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08-07-2026

Opinion: EV residual values find their footing as ...

Philip Nothard, insight director at Cox Automotive Europe, gave an update on the used car market for our June edition of Fleet News IQ.

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08-07-2026

Forecourt Eye calls for talks with fleets over ‘...

Fleets report receiving ‘fines’ from the firm to recover cash when a company vehicle drives away without paying for fuel.

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08-07-2026

Industry jobs: Latest from ChargeUK, Cox, AA, TPN,...

The latest industry appointments, including Cox Automotive appoints new president.

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08-07-2026

Respida Capital buys telematics company Teletrac N...

Vontier Corporation, its former parent company, retains a minority equity stake in the business.

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08-07-2026

Used EVs are selling rapidly and values rise to de...

Used EV values at the three-year defleet benchmark rose by 2% in June, compounding a near 5% price surge over the past 90 days.

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08-07-2026

New entrant warning to fleets after Skywell import...

FleetCheck says it’s very difficult for vehicle operators to assess which manufacturers would maintain a presence in the longer term.

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08-07-2026

Dacia Striker unveiled as alternative to the SUV n...

Dacia has unveiled the Striker as its all-new entrant into the mid-size C segment.

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08-07-2026

Ineos models approved for Police fleet use

Ineos Grenadier and Quartermaster models have been approved for use by the emergency services after passing the ‘Met Test’ .

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08-07-2026

EV drivers rewarded with free electricity for only...

New incentives to help reduce waiting times and improve charger availability through the summer months.

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08-07-2026

Fuel station fine warning for fleets from AFP

Fleets issued with new fines to recover cash when a company vehicle drives away without paying for fuel.

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08-07-2026

Incidents of excessive speeding revealed as calls ...

RAC wants speed limiting technology to stop drivers reoffending.

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07-07-2026

Shortlist for Brake’s UK Fleet Champions Awards ...

The shortlist for the UK Fleet Champions Awards features 48 organisations across 11 award categories.

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07-07-2026

Consultation to tighten rules on in-use vehicle em...

Failure to meet emissions standards would result in a fine, with new rules expected to be introduced next summer.

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07-07-2026

Law change to stop “dangerous” marketing of se...

The Government will stop certain terms from being used to market automated vehicles that do not meet self-driving standards.

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07-07-2026

Arval warns fleets van compliance moving closer to...

Arval's warning comes as van operators are becoming more optimistic about growth prospects for their fleets.

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07-07-2026

Used electric vehicle market at ‘tipping point�...

Vehicle Remarketing Association's AGM hears consumer interest and values of used electric cars are increasing rapidly.

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07-07-2026

Most common EV warranty claims are not related to ...

The majority of warranty claims for electric vehicles (EVs) are related to standard vehicle components rather than the powertrain.

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07-07-2026

New Chevin dashboard for improved fleet control

All-new FleetWave dashboard is designed to provide fleets with greater visibility and more flexibility in how information is presented across different teams.

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07-07-2026

Polestar 4 now available with a rear window, as SU...

Polestar is expanding its model line-up with a new SUV version of the existing Polestar 4.

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07-07-2026

Ayvens to make Bristol its HQ for ‘long-term str...

With several hundred employees based in Slough, Ayvens would not disclose how many people were leaving the business as a result of the move.

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07-07-2026

Xpeng X9 electric people carrier set for Q3 launch

Xpeng will expand its line-up with the introduction of the X9 MPV later this year.

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07-07-2026

Third consecutive month of growth for new van mark...

UK’s new LCV market continued to grow in June, according to the latest registrations data from the SMMT.

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07-07-2026

Metropolitan Police fleet contract win for Jaama

A fleet management software contract of up to 10 years has been awarded to Jaama by the Metropolitan Police Service.

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07-07-2026

Kia EV2 qualifies for Government’s electric car ...

All versions of the Kia EV2 are now eligible for the Government’s electric car grant (ECG).

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07-07-2026

What speed is actually safe on rural 60mph roads?

Many fleets treat speed limit compliance as a reliable measure of driver safety.

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07-07-2026

Hard Shoulder offers fleets transport, recovery an...

A new vehicle transport, recovery and tyre platform is aiming to offer fleets a speedier and more reliable service by automating supplier selection.

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06-07-2026

Skywell and DSFK importer exits UK

Innovation Automotive has closed down, leaving the Skywell and DFSK brands without an official importer to the UK.

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06-07-2026

DfT targets drug driving in latest Think! campaign

The Department for Transport has launched its Think! Campaign for summer putting the spotlight on drug driving.

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06-07-2026

Fiat Topolino arrives in UK with £8,995 price tag

Fiat has started accepting orders for the Topolino, a compact electric city car with a top speed of 28mph.

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06-07-2026

KGM introduces new diesel-powered Musso Rhino

KGM has expanded its double cab pick-up truck range with the launch of the new Musso Rhino.

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06-07-2026

Alphabet reveals AI Assistant’s most frequently ...

Active in 12 Alphabet markets, the AI Assistant went live in October 2024.

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06-07-2026

New data-led remarketing strategy launched by Leas...

Up to 5,000 ex-contract hire vehicles from the leasing company will be made available annually via the Dealer Auction platform.

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06-07-2026

Almost one-in-three new cars fully electric | Doub...

Cars registered to fleet and business increased by 10.7% in June, according to new SMMT data.

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06-07-2026

Industry briefs: Latest from Sixt, SureCam, People...

The latest fleet industry news, including Sixt makes Exeter Airport debut.

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06-07-2026

Opinion: Compliance isn’t control – the risk t...

Jake Ernest, director of fleet at Motus, examines the visibility gap, where fleets appear compliant but lack an accurate understanding of their current risk.

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06-07-2026

‘Highest growth’ recorded for on-street electr...

New figures from Zapmap show growth in the sector is being driven by on-street and en-route locations.

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06-07-2026

eVED is the ‘wrong tax at the wrong time’

Introducing the pay-per-mile tax as planned in 2028 would derail the transition to electric vehicles.

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06-07-2026

Bodyshops recognised for exceptional customer serv...

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has announced the winners of its 2026 Repair Partner Awards.

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06-07-2026

Fleet Alliance wins electric car salary sacrifice ...

Foundation Solutions HV has chosen Fleet Alliance to expand the choice of benefits for its employees.

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05-07-2026

Registration now open for Europe's biggest fleet e...

Decarbonisation, driver wellbeing and the use of AI in fleet operations form part of the agenda at this year’s Fleet & Mobility Live.

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03-07-2026

Mobility solutions used by 62% of fleets, finds Ar...

Mobility solutions like car sharing and travel apps are being used by 62% of fleets, according to the latest Arval study.

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03-07-2026

Drink-drive and tired driving warning ahead of Eng...

The knockout tie, which starts at 1am, means thousands of England fans could be heading into the Monday rush hour on very little sleep.

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03-07-2026

Isuzu D-Max EV gains solar charging solution

Isuzu has introduced a solar charging system for its electric D-Max EV pick-up, which supports the vehicle’s 12-volt battery.

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03-07-2026

Pure Leasing strikes SMR deal with Fleet Assist

Deal provides access to Fleet Assist's nationwide network of 9,300 service points and more than 800 mobile service units.

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03-07-2026

Privacy concerns leave Government wary of using te...

HM Treasury urged to ensure fleet and leasing sector has telematics choice.

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03-07-2026

Fleets cut company car choice lists to reduce cost...

Employers are reducing company car choice lists as cost control takes priority, despite a wider range of electric vehicles being available.

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03-07-2026

Michelin launches AI assistant for fleet managemen...

Michelin Connected Fleet has launched an AI assistant that enables fleet managers to query operational data using natural language prompts.

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03-07-2026

Aviva offers Minifleet excess reductions to speed ...

Aviva is offering Minifleet customers up to £200 off their policy excess to encourage faster claims notification and approved vehicle repairs.

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03-07-2026

MFG cuts ultra-rapid EV charging price by 25% for ...

MFG has reduced its ultra-rapid EV charging price from 79p/kWh to 59p/kWh across its UK network until the end of September.

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03-07-2026

Increasing car sizes puts parking and safety under...

Growing vehicle dimensions are reducing on-street parking and could create wider safety and congestion challenges, according to new analysis.

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