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04-10-2024

Hyundai Inster: pricing, specification and range

Hyundai has confirmed pricing for the Inster, a budget-friendly model that will sit alongside the Citroen e-C3 and Dacia Spring.

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04-10-2024

September registrations | Fleets continue to buy m...

More than three quarters of new electric vehicles (EVs) were sold to fleet customers in September.

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04-10-2024

Top leasing executives to share exclusive insights...

Senior leaders from some of the UK's leading leasing companies will engage in an open forum for fleet decision-makers, discussing future trends, current challenges, and new initiatives.

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04-10-2024

Range boost for new entry-level Tesla Model Y

Tesla has introduced a new Long Range RWD variant of the Model Y, replacing the existing entry-level model.

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03-10-2024

What does sustainable mobility mean to you? Have y...

Fleet decision-makers keen to have their say on the future of sustainable mobility can participate in some exclusive research

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03-10-2024

LeasePlan ALD becomes Ayvens as new brand official...

Ayvens has officially launched in the UK following the acquisition of LeasePlan by ALD Automotive.

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03-10-2024

Peugeot expands line-up with new E-408

Peugeot has unveiled the E-408, an electric version of its existing 408 fastback.

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03-10-2024

VW ID 7 travels 493 miles on a single charge

A Volkswagen ID 7 has been driven for almost 500 miles on a single charge, during an on-road range test.

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03-10-2024

Vauxhall cuts prices for electric Astra and Corsa ...

Vauxhall has realigned the pricing for its electric Astra and Corsa models, with cuts of up to £4,795.

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03-10-2024

Tructyre sites to be aligned with existing ATS Eur...

Tructyre is embarking on a new era of growth, efficiency and greater customer focus, with joint a leadership team seen as key.

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03-10-2024

Industry jobs: Roles filled at Prohire, Amey, NFU ...

The latest industry appointments, including Prohire names new operations director and NFU Mutual appoints fleet risk manager.

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03-10-2024

Leasys UK launches accident management and fleet s...

Leasys UK has partnered with FMG to provide accident management and fleet safety services to its corporate customers.

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02-10-2024

Summit to help inform the UK’s delivery roadmap ...

Senior policymakers have gathered in London to help inform the UK’s delivery roadmap for net zero transport.

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02-10-2024

RAC predicts petrol and diesel prices to fall furt...

Since the start of May petrol has tumbled 15.5p from 150.3p a litre, while diesel has come down by 18.5p from 158p

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02-10-2024

From bikes to cars to vans: which ones will you ch...

This year’s Fleet & Mobility Live will showcase many different modes of transport available to fleets to help them cut their carbon emissions.

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02-10-2024

Hear from the expert: high-profile business leader...

Globally known Institute of Leadership CEO John Mark Williams will share his experience of what makes a great leader at next week’s Fleet & Mobility Live.

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02-10-2024

Fleet briefs: Latest from Licence Check, Teletrac ...

The latest fleet industry news, including Licence Check integrates Driver App with Davis Fleet.

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02-10-2024

Lexus RZ 300e introduced with longer range and low...

Lexus has launched a new variant of its RZ electric SUV with a longer range and a lower starting price.

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02-10-2024

Richard Jones named new CEO of Zenith

Zenith has appointed the former Blackhorse and Lex Autolease MD as its new group CEO, subject to FCA approval.

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02-10-2024

Electric vehicle warranty claims compared to ICE r...

Analysis of EV warranty claims by Warranty Solutions Group, found that the most common issues involve battery charge control modules

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02-10-2024

Skoda Elroq compact electric SUV priced from £31,...

Skoda is expanding its electric car line-up with the new Elroq compact SUV.

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02-10-2024

Trial of former Volkswagen boss suspended due to i...

Martin Winterkorn resigned in 2015, after it was revealed that vehicle emissions had been manipulated to meet environmental standards

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02-10-2024

2025 Audi Q5: pricing and specification

Audi is accepting orders for the all-new Q5, which is priced from £49,950.

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02-10-2024

Half a million Dart Charge fines issued in one mon...

New data, obtained via a Freedom of Information request, reveals that more PCNs have been issued each month, on average, since software problems began.

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01-10-2024

First customer trials of Vauxhall Vivaro Hydrogen ...

Several fleets are involved in the first customer trials of the Vauxhall Vivaro Hydrogen van ahead of the UK launch of the Movano Hydrogen.

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01-10-2024

New £6m Mercedes-Benz NI Truck & Van aftersales f...

The investment follows a period of significant growth for the business with the new premises now providing an enhanced offering for commercial vehicles.

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01-10-2024

All-new Subaru Forester to be powered by mild-hybr...

The sixth generation Subaru Forester’s exterior has been significantly remodelled.

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01-10-2024

Driving for Better Business launches monthly fleet...

The series starts with a guide on vehicle roadworthiness, to help managers, supervisors and everyone else involved to understand their responsibilities.

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01-10-2024

AFP launching new fleet intelligence consultancy s...

The trade and training body says it is launching the new service to meet a growing demand for fleet expertise.

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01-10-2024

West Midlands to pilot network of mobility hubs

The West Midlands will play host to a network of mobility hubs as part of a pilot project backed by a national charity for shared transport.

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01-10-2024

Toby Poston named new BVRLA chief executive

He will replace outgoing chief executive, Gerry Keaney, who retires at the end of the year.

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30-09-2024

Don't get left behind: all the skills you’ll nee...

The fleet manager’s role has grown considerably over recent years and responsibilities will only continue to grow as the UK aims for transport net zero.

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30-09-2024

Have your say in our latest Fleet News survey

Fleet News has launched its latest survey as part of the Fleet200 Strategy Network putting the spotlight on safety and compliance.

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30-09-2024

New scammers warning over fake emergency car kit e...

The AA is warning customers about a phishing email which claims drivers have won an emergency car kit.

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30-09-2024

Government has no plans to introduce pay-per-mile ...

The Government has insisted it has no plans to introduce pay-per-mile road pricing as an alternative to other vehicle taxes.

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30-09-2024

Industry jobs: Roles filled at Nexus Vehicle Renta...

The latest industry appointments including Nexus Vehicle Hire announces a new chief operating officer and a new chief revenue officer.

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30-09-2024

Shortlist for eBay van conversion award includes m...

A million miles away from most fleet conversions, eBay has announced the shortlist for its Van Conversion of the Year Awards 2024.

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30-09-2024

Scania successfully uses ‘remanufactured’ comp...

Scania shows it's possible to reuse parts on its assembly line, with its gearbox remanufacturing project showing substantial environmental savings.

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30-09-2024

Fastned to deliver EV charging hubs across London

Places for London - Transport for London's property company - has selected Fastned to deliver a series of new ultra-rapid charging hubs.

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30-09-2024

VW to use real-world data from customers' cars to ...

The manufacturer is aiming to improve road safety by using customer data to continuously optimise driver assistance and autonomous driving systems.

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27-09-2024

Hammersmith & Fulham expands Veolia zero-emission ...

Veolia and Hammersmith and Fulham Council have added eight new electric cargo bikes to expand the fleet to 20 new electric vehicles

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27-09-2024

Fleet dominance of new EV market ‘skews’ used ...

The dominance on the new electric vehicle market by fleets is leading to a lack of appropriate stock for used buyers.

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27-09-2024

Fleets reminded of GDPR obligations for personal d...

Privacy4Cars is reminding fleets, leasing companies and dealerships about their GDPR responsibilities.

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27-09-2024

Maximise your event experience by downloading Flee...

More than 2,000 fleet, HR, finance and procurement professionals are expected through the doors of Fleet & Mobility Live in just over a week’s time.

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27-09-2024

Holland & Barrett strikes 'personalised' fleet dea...

Each of the 33 trucks will be linked to a nominated Holland and Barrett staff member in recognition of their hard work or a special achievement.

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27-09-2024

UK van production declines in August but still at ...

There was a 10% decline in UK commercial vehicle manufacturing in August, according to new figures published by the SMMT.

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26-09-2024

Men account for three-quarters of road deaths

The Department for Transport has published final figures for reported road casualties in Great Britain.

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26-09-2024

Hydrogen van opportunity from 2035 hybrid decision...

Allowing hybrids to stay on sale until 2035 creates a potential window of opportunity for hydrogen vans to become more widely adopted, says FleetCheck.

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26-09-2024

Used battery electric vehicles ‘top-performing f...

There was positive news for used battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in September, with values increasing for the first time in two years.

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26-09-2024

UK car production declines as factories prepare fo...

UK electrified – battery electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid – production fell by 25.9% in August.

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