Industry news

02-05-2025

Seasonal fleet replacement cycles return for renta...

The UK’s corporate rental industry is returning to pre-Covid levels of seasonality, according to Liquid Fleet.

02-05-2025

Brokers urge fleets to make better use of data

Many fleets are failing to employ telematics and behavioural data more effectively to reduce accidents and manage risk, according to a new broker-led poll.

02-05-2025

Petrol price comparison shows electric vehicle adv...

Electric vehicle drivers now have a six pence per mile advantage, according to the latest analysis from AA’s EV Recharge Report.

02-05-2025

New rating scheme will highlight best-performing H...

The newly-launched Maintenance Provision Rating Scheme (MPRS) will provide a standardised, tiered rating system for HGV workshops across the UK. 

02-05-2025

Kia introduces cheaper EV6 model with smaller batt...

Kia has expanded the EV6 line-up to include a new entry-level model that costs less than £40,000.

02-05-2025

Hydraulic fluid safety warning for fleets

A vehicle safety warning has been issued by the Verification of Lubricant Specifications (VLS) and escalated to Trading Standards.

02-05-2025

Rental company strikes mega truck deal

Truck hire specialist MC Rental has ordered 100 Mercedes-Benz Actros L tractor units with the ProCabin.

02-05-2025

Lower pump prices as petrol and diesel fall

Pump prices fell in April for the second month in a row, according to the latest analysis by the RAC.

01-05-2025

Kia targets 5% share of van market with PB5, 7 and...

Kia is targeting a 5% share of the van market by 2030, equating to around 17,500 units at today’s levels

01-05-2025

Webfleet launches AI-powered Fleet Advisor tool

Webfleet has introduced a new AI-powered solution designed to simplify how fleet teams access and act on vital operational data.

01-05-2025

Genesis Electrified GV70: prices, specification an...

The updated Genesis Electrified GV70 is now available to order, with prices starting at £65,915.

01-05-2025

Lightfoot partners with Fleet Service GB to offer ...

Lightfoot is to offer its suite of driver coaching and technology systems to customers of fleet management company Fleet Service GB.

30-04-2025

Discover Ford’s all-electric E-Transit van and m...

Ford Motor Company will be at Company Car in Action this year, offering attendees an exclusive opportunity to test drive a range of all-electric vehicles.

30-04-2025

Deadline for Brake’s UK Fleet Champions Awards i...

Road safety charity Brake is reminding safety-conscious fleet organisations that the deadline for entries to its UK Fleet Champions Awards is on Friday (May 2).

30-04-2025

Falkirk Council takes on Scotland's first all-elec...

Falkirk Council is to become the first local authority in Scotland to operate a fleet of electric tipper trucks and the first in the UK to operate electric Luton vans.

30-04-2025

Ford Pro launches Ford Power Promise to boost elec...

Ford Pro is introducing a package of benefits for commercial vehicle operators that are designed to make switching to electric vans much simpler.

30-04-2025

Fleets will be key market for electric Isuzu D-Max...

Isuzu is targeting the fleet industry as a key customer base for its new fully electric Isuzu D-Max electric.

29-04-2025

Multi-million pound fleet savings at AO thanks to ...

AO has cut costs by 16% across its 1,000-plus fleet of commercial vehicles after deploying dashcams and the latest telematics technology.

29-04-2025

AA to provide SMR and roadside assistance for Fari...

Jameel Motors, the UK distributor of the Farizon SV large electric van, has signed a deal with the AA to provide nationwide aftersales support.

29-04-2025

Kia PV5: Pricing, specification and range

Kia is a step closer to launching its first ever commercial vehicle with the official unveil of its PV5 van.

29-04-2025

Rally seeks UK fleet partners to streamline financ...

UK fleets are being invited to help shape the future of fleet finance management through a new AI-powered platform designed to modernise back-office operations.

29-04-2025

15-year grid connection wait ‘blocking’ van an...

Fleet plans to make the switch to electric are being thwarted by having to wait years to upgrade grid connections to power depot charging.

29-04-2025

The case for multiple solutions: Adapting your fl...

Fleet managers today face a host of challenges, as the way businesses operate continues to evolve. Remote working, environmental targets, and the electrification of transport are reshaping fleet ...

28-04-2025

Alphabet launches new self-service quote and order...

Alphabet has unveiled its latest digital, self-service quote and order tool, the Alphabet Motion platform.

28-04-2025

Sales targets for new zero-emission vans will need...

With new zero-emission van sales failing to hit Government targets in the first quarter of 2025, FleetCheck expects them to be downgraded next year.

28-04-2025

DfT considers new MOT test for electric vehicles a...

New rules to improve safety around electric vehicle and advanced driver assistance systems are being proposed by the European Commission.

28-04-2025

Nissan confirms new MD ahead of model launches

Nissan GB has confirmed that the former boss of Vauxhall, James Taylor, will become its new managing director this week.

28-04-2025

Fleet safety lags behind in workplace digitalisati...

Just one-in-four respondents to a survey from fleet safety technology firm Netradyne said that they use AI-powered fleet safety tools.

28-04-2025

Nissan boss says it’s ‘too expensive’ to bui...

A senior boss at Nissan has warned MPs that the UK is no longer a “competitive place to be building cars”.

25-04-2025

Load indicator solves fleet weight risk issue for ...

TSL Lighting has installed on-board load indicators to its trucks and vans to allow instant axle weight analysis as equipment is loaded.

25-04-2025

New solar-powered refrigerated trailers for Birds ...

Birds Eye is rolling out two new solar-powered refrigerated trailers to transport thousands of tonnes of product each year.

25-04-2025

Discounts on new electric cars soften as rules rel...

Despite March being a strong month for manufacturer discounts as new ’25 plates entered circulation, the level of price reductions has fallen.

25-04-2025

Suzuki to showcase its first EV in the UK at Compa...

Fleet managers and decision-makers will be able to put new and innovative vehicles from Suzuki to the test at CCIA 2025.

25-04-2025

DVLA driver data request rise suggests record year...

Requests to the DVLA from car park management companies for vehicle keeper details hit 7.2 million in the first half of the last financial year.

25-04-2025

Car production growth driven by export demand ahea...

UK production of cars, vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches increased by 17.1% to almost 80,000 units last month, prior to US tariffs taking effect in April.

24-04-2025

Industry jobs: Roles filled at Co-op, Fraikin, Nix...

The latest industry appointments, including Co-op appoints general manager of third-party logistics contracts.

24-04-2025

Vauxhall launches four-year service deal for SMEs

Vauxhall has introduced a new four-year servicing package across its entire electric van line-up.

24-04-2025

Clean air zone impact on health revealed in new st...

Greater London's low emission zone and the ultra-low emission zone are delivering significant public health and economic benefits, according to a new study.