Industry news

26-07-2024

Values for three-year old used EVs fall by 43.8% i...

Manufacturer-backed tactical registrations also played a key role in June, says Indicata, with the sale of used cars under 12 months old up 15.9%.

26-07-2024

UK van production remains strong despite supply ch...

UK commercial vehicle (CV) manufacturing has been described as ‘strong’ despite a 2.9% decline in output in the first six months of the year.

26-07-2024

Fleet briefs: Latest news from Fleet Alliance, Fle...

The latest fleet industry news, including Fleet Alliance upgrades e-Fleet driver app and Runyourfleet CEO meets King Charles.

26-07-2024

Increased fuel margins from retailers cost drivers...

Drivers are still paying too much at the pumps with retailer margins remaining at a historically high level, a new report from the CMA says.

25-07-2024

Siemens launches end-to-end EV charging infrastruc...

Siemens is offering fleets the design, installation, management and financing of electric vehicle charging infrastructure in a new product called Depot360.

25-07-2024

Thousands more electric vans joining Royal Mail fl...

Part of the company’s plans to achieve net zero by 2040, the new electric vehicles will start being rolled out across the UK from August.

25-07-2024

Carmakers turn to discounts and pre-reg in bid to ...

Fleet News Market Insight with Auto Trader outlines four priorities for new Government to stimulate EV demand.

25-07-2024

Fewer than one-in-27 vehicles entering ULEZ non-co...

Compliance levels for the expanded ultra-low emission zone in London have increased faster than expected, new data suggests.

25-07-2024

Council to offer EV charging to residents without ...

West Berkshire Council has become one of the first UK councils to offer a through-pavement system for charging electric vehicles to all of their residents.

25-07-2024

UK car production down in first half of 2024 due t...

UK car production fell by 7.6% in the first half of 2024, as manufacturers retool lines to make electrified models.

25-07-2024

Coca-Cola trials Toyota heavy-duty hydrogen fuel c...

Coca-Cola is testing a new Toyota hydrogen-fuelled truck as part of the drinks company’s supply operations.

24-07-2024

ONS data shows 350 vehicles stolen every day

The number of vehicles being stolen each year has remained relatively unchanged year-on-year, while thefts from vehicles declined.

24-07-2024

Industry jobs: Roles filled at City Auction Group,...

The latest industry appointments, including City Auction Group strengthens its management team and B-On appoints former Nissan executive.

24-07-2024

Younger drivers ‘most likely’ to take a car on...

Analysis of the market by Wagonex found that nearly four in 10 subscription consumers are aged 26-35, while a third are 36-45 years old.

23-07-2024

Fleet preparation and distribution centre opens

Eco Fleet Solutions, part of Ecomotive Logistics, has opened a new pre-delivery inspection centre in Rugby, Warwickshire.

23-07-2024

DfT funding and understanding of state of local ro...

A new ‘value for money’ report from the National Audit Office criticises the DfT’s understanding of the scale of the problem and the way it allocates cash.

23-07-2024

Van insurance premiums up almost 25% in a year

Increases to the average quoted price of van insurance continue to slow down, but it has not stopped premiums rising by 24.7% in the 12 months to June.

23-07-2024

DfT confirms ban on sale of new fossil fuel cars f...

It tells Fleet News it wants to “provide certainty”, but remains tight-lipped on whether it will do the same for fossil fuelled vans.

23-07-2024

Entry-level Skoda Enyaq 50 introduced

Skoda has introduced a new entry-level Enyaq model, which joins its recently updated line-up.

23-07-2024

Grid supply ‘challenge’ to electric truck roll...

A lack of capacity in the electricity grid is threatening the rollout of electric heavy HGVs, according to research.

22-07-2024

Early adopters using Geotab’s new generative AI ...

More than 100 fleets are trialling Geotab’s new generative artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Geotab Ace.

22-07-2024

TfL to extend Direct Vision Standard grace period

Transport for London has agreed to extend the grace period for implementing the Direct Vision Standard.

22-07-2024

Opinion: Alarmed by rising fleet insurance costs? ...

Steven Kirwan, director of operations at LeasePlan Insurance looks at how you can manage your fleet insurance costs and four tips to help cut costs.

22-07-2024

Drug-driver who caused M25 pile-up receives suspen...

A HGV driver high on cocaine has been sentenced after causing a seven-vehicle crash on the M25.

19-07-2024

Employers urged to focus on the fatal five road ri...

TTC launches new interactive training courses aimed at high-risk fleet drivers and those with poor telematics performance, including young drivers.

19-07-2024

Addison Lee must pay six-figures to continue legal...

Addison Lee must pay £125,000 in deposit orders to continue with certain parts of its defence in workers’ rights legal challenge.

19-07-2024

Number of speeding offences captured in new DfT da...

There was a decrease in the number of drivers found guilty for speeding last year, but an increase in those sent for a speed awareness course, new figures show.

19-07-2024

Government urged to implement Zero Emission Van Pl...

New transport secretary, Louise Haigh, urged to boost electric van uptake by implementing measures outlined in the Zero Emission Van Plan.

19-07-2024

Police stop 200-plus drivers using unmarked HGVs o...

Police spotted 230 offences being committed by drivers in a week of action on the M6 using National Highways unmarked HGV cabs.

18-07-2024

Cupra Born VZ now available to order

Cupra is now accepting orders for the new 'hot' version of the Born that offers greater performance and handling, along with more range.

18-07-2024

Drivers ‘ghost charge’ to grab a parking space

The issue is particularly prevalent in large cities, with Cardiff, Birmingham and Belfast being the worst offenders.

18-07-2024

Electric vehicle breakdowns from running out of ch...

The AA has recorded its lowest ever proportion of electric vehicles running out of charge in June.

18-07-2024

Fleets urged to unlock tyre savings with real-worl...

In one recent tyre spend analysis, i247 Group found savings in excess of £1 million.

18-07-2024

County councils help train 30 HGV drivers for loca...

HGVC is helping Norfolk and Suffolk County Councils train 30 local people to become HGV drivers as part of its fully funded Skills Bootcamps scheme.

18-07-2024

Power Park network to help decarbonise commercial ...

Relode is developing a UK-wide network of gigawatt-scale Power Parks, which will include electric HGV charging hubs.

18-07-2024

Opinion: Data security in the age of connected veh...

Niels Haverkorn, senior vice president for Connected Automotive at Irdeto, examines the data security risks fleets face increased connectivity.

18-07-2024

Serco declares pilot for electric refuse collectio...

A pilot for electric recycling and waste collection vehicles has delivered reductions in noise pollution and emissions.

18-07-2024

Collapsing BEV values pose “existential threat�...

The used car market for EVs in the UK is close to market failure as values continue to fall, the BVRLA has warned.