Industry news

07-08-2026

Drivers call for more dashboard info to avoid over...

The AA reports more overheating-related callouts as drivers call for better dashboard information.

07-08-2026

International Van of the Year 2027 shortlist annou...

Six new vans have been named as finalists for the 2027 International Van of the Year award.

07-08-2026

Values for 3-5-year-old electric vehicles increase

Average asking price for a used EV rose by £284 month-on-month to £24,946, according to new data from Autotrader.

07-08-2026

Rise in cloned plates poses growing risk for fleet...

New figures reveal reports of suspected cloned registrations have increased by more than 50% over the past five years.

07-08-2026

Commercial fleets choosing tech to thwart fuel thi...

Organised criminal gangs look to exploit the high costs caused by fuel price volatility.

07-08-2026

Average home and public fleet EV charging costs de...

However, figures from Rightcharge show that the blended unit rate increased, because more charging moved to the public network.

06-08-2026

Driver jailed after falsely claiming his Jag was o...

The driver had called the police while behind the wheel of the electric car claiming it was out of control.

06-08-2026

Trailer incidents surge due to poor maintenance

Mechanical failures are now responsible for more than three-quarters of all towing-related incidents.

06-08-2026

Wayve granted private hire licences for autonomous...

A fleet of self-driving taxis have been granted private hire licences by TfL, marking a significant step forward for autonomous ride sharing services.

06-08-2026

Electric van sales behind target, despite July gro...

Electric van registrations are still less than half the level needed to achieve the mandated target of 24%.

06-08-2026

Aftersales tech company buys Epyx and R2C Online

Epyx along with sister companies R2C Online and Business Gateway have been sold to aftersales technology business, OEC.

05-08-2026

Car salary sacrifice ‘key driver’ of corporate...

Tusker’s latest EV Employer Survey reveals what's driving the increasing adoption of car salary sacrifice schemes.

05-08-2026

Pricing confirmed for Denza D9 DM-i plug-in hybrid...

Denza has confirmed pricing for the D9 DM-i MPV, which is its second model to launch in the UK.

05-08-2026

Opinion: How AFP Fleet Intelligence can help suppo...

AFP’s Dale Eynon explains how 'Fleet Intelligence' can help operators navigate an increasing challenging and complex environment.

05-08-2026

Another major milestone for Royal Mail’s electri...

Royal Mail began its electrification journey began in 2017, with an initial order of 100 EVs.

05-08-2026

Audi Q7: prices, specifications and CO2 emissions

Audi has confirmed pricing for the third-generation Q7, which launches with a diesel powertrain.

04-08-2026

Holistic view needed for fleet software evaluation...

Fleets considering technology investments should look beyond implementation timelines and upfront costs, according to Chevin Fleet Solutions.

04-08-2026

Leasing company hosts free heart screening event

Zenith has hosted an event giving 100 young people access to free heart screenings, in partnership with Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).

04-08-2026

Universal fleet neurodiversity approach urged to a...

Businesses should examine whether their fleet policies work for all their drivers amid a risk of overconfidence on neurodiversity, according to Venson.

04-08-2026

More than half of UK HGV drivers unhappy with road...

More than half of UK lorry drivers remain dissatisfied with the quality and availability of roadside facilities they can access in the UK, research has found.

04-08-2026

New entry-level VW ID Buzz Cargo is cheaper and mo...

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has introduced a new entry-level version of the ID Buzz Cargo that is both cheaper and able to travel further between charges.

04-08-2026

Audi A2 will return as an electric model later thi...

Audi is gearing up to re-launch the A2 in the autumn as it expands its electric car line-up.

04-08-2026

Why you should bring your team to Europe's largest...

Discover the benefits of bringing the whole team to experience the opportunities available at Fleet & Mobility Live on October 6-7.

04-08-2026

Opinion: Why a consistent approach matters at vehi...

The BVRLA's Simon Tebbutt considers why clear communication and consistent standards are so important when customers return their leased vehicles.

04-08-2026

VAT cut to widen public EV charging cost gap, anal...

EV drivers who are unable to drive at home collectively face the equivalent of a £172 million annual penalty once a pending domestic electricity VAT cut occurs.

04-08-2026

Industry briefs: Latest from Certas Energy, GXO, I...

The latest fleet industry news, including Certas Energy expands HVO depot network.

04-08-2026

Discounted EV charging subscription launched by Ar...

New Arnold Clark Charge subscription is exclusively available through Octopus Electroverse.

04-08-2026

New battery repair centre opened by BCA

The facility offers a wide range of battery repairs for EVs and hybrids.

03-08-2026

Chinese firms excluded from MoD’s Land Rover rep...

Chinese suppliers have been prevented from entering a Ministry of Defence (MoD) tendering process to find a new light mobility vehicle.

03-08-2026

Briggs & Forrester launches Sogo Mobility salary s...

A building service company has rolled out a Sogo Mobility salary sacrifice scheme to its employees.

03-08-2026

Operator’s HGV fleet halved due to tachograph no...

A recycling operator has had its HGV fleet authorisation cut by 50% after an inquiry found failings in driver management, tachograph compliance and oversight.

03-08-2026

Firms may be underestimating risk from driving for...

Government data suggests businesses may be underestimating their exposure to risk from employees driving for work, according to LMP Legal.

03-08-2026

Three- to four-year-old used cars in demand, Indic...

The UK used car market is currently seeing demand for three- to four-year-old cars outpacing supply, according to Indicata.

03-08-2026

Firm fined after driver seriously injured when tru...

A company has been fined after a worker was seriously injured when a dumper truck overturned.

31-07-2026

Waste management company adds electric Daf trucks ...

Four electric Daf trucks have joined the fleet of Grundon Waste Management in the company's largest electric truck order so far.

31-07-2026

EV charging company announces major UK network inv...

Allego has announced plans to invest €100 million in the expansion of its UK network by 2030, including up to 1,400 new EV chargers.

31-07-2026

Fleet Assist secures reassurance over BMW maintena...

Fleet Assist says it has been assured by BMW that rumours of its future cars having parts preventing them being maintained by independent garages are untrue.

31-07-2026

Call for new tax category for range-extended EVs

Shoreham Vehicle Auctions’ MD, Alex Wright, is calling on the Government to introduce a new taxation category for EVs.