Industry news

28-04-2024

Best first quarter for UK commercial vehicle produ...

Production for the UK market, however, declined by 13.1% to 9,566 units.

26-04-2024

Used car values decline with electric vehicles suf...

April saw average used car values at the three-year, 60,000-mile point, fall by 1.5%, equivalent to around £300, according to the latest analysis by Cap HPI.

26-04-2024

Dip in UK car production in March

UK car production was down by more than a quarter in March, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

26-04-2024

Toyota Land Cruiser: prices and specifications

Toyota has confirmed pricing for its all-new Land Cruiser that adopts a rugged look to emphasise its durability and off-road capability.

26-04-2024

Pricing confirmed for MG Cyberster electric two-se...

MG is now accepting orders for its long-awaited sports car, the Cyberster, and confirmed it will arrive in August.

25-04-2024

Mercedes G-Glass goes electric with quad-motor pow...

Mercedes has unveiled the first ever electric G Wagon, which is officially known as the G 580 with EQ Technology.

25-04-2024

New Mini Aceman: prices, specs and range

Mini has launched the Aceman, a new compact SUV that is available exclusively with electric powertrains.

25-04-2024

Price cut for Mazda MX-30 EV

Mazda has cut the price of its MX-30 electric SUV by more than £3,000, making it one of the cheapest new electric models on sale.

25-04-2024

Teletrac Navman introduces AI-powered driver distr...

Teletrac Navman has enhanced its AI-powered IQ Camera system to include driver distraction, mobile phone usage and drowsy driver detection.

24-04-2024

Updated BMW i4 and 4 Series Gran Coupe: prices and...

BMW has unveiled the updated i4 and 4 Series Gran Coupe, which will be available in the UK from July.

24-04-2024

Haulage firm fined after driver killed loading HGV

A haulage company has been fined more than £85,000 after a forklift driver was killed while loading a HGV.

24-04-2024

Tesla Model 3 Performance rejoins range

Tesla has added a Performance variant to the Model 3, following the car's 'Highland' facelift last year.

24-04-2024

Ford E-Transit now offered via Ford Drive subscrip...

Ford is offering the E-Transit electric van to fleet and business customers on a monthly subscription basis through its new Ford Drive venture.

24-04-2024

Cost of pothole damage to vehicles estimated at £...

Over the last year, vehicles suffering pothole damage faced an average repair bill of £120, with costs exceeding £300 for 660,000 cars.

24-04-2024

Fleet briefs: Latest news from SVA, Enterprise, VG...

The latest fleet industry news, including council and NHS employees to use new car club vehicles and SVA hits fundraising milestone.

24-04-2024

Industry jobs: Roles filled at Kwik Fit, BP Rolls ...

The latest industry appointments, including Kwik Fit appoints Dan Joyce as Paul Boulton replacement.

24-04-2024

NRG Riverside sold by Palatine to new investor

Palatine has sold specialist fleet solutions provider NRG Riverside to Astatine Investment Partners.

23-04-2024

Ford E-Transit gets a range boost

Ford Pro has introduced a new Extended Range version of the E-Transit van, with the ability to go up to 249 miles.

23-04-2024

All-new Vauxhall Grandland to launch with electric...

Vauxhall has unveiled the all-new Grandland, which will be available with an electric powertrain for the first time.

23-04-2024

National Highways defends smart motorways after te...

National Highways has defended the safety record of so-called smart motorways after claims technology supposed to keep drivers safe fails regularly.

23-04-2024

Fiat boss warns Government of ‘electric vehicle ...

The UK boss of Fiat has warned that the Government is facing an electric vehicle “crisis” after it ruled out reinstating grants for plug-in cars.

23-04-2024

Electric van unveiling at June’s Company Car in ...

Nissan is the latest manufacturer to sign up for this year’s fleet test-driving event of the year, Company Car in Action.

23-04-2024

Used EVs sell faster than ICE vehicles as confiden...

Fleet remarketing data from Motom, Indicata and Liquid Fleet show the appetite for used electric vehicles.

23-04-2024

Pothole-related breakdowns up by 50%

Pothole-related breakdowns are rising rapidly despite Government pledging more cash to tackle Britain’s crumbling roads.

23-04-2024

Leasys UK launches short-term rental service

Vehicle leasing company Leasys has partnered with a mobility solutions provider to offer a new short-term rental service to its customers.

23-04-2024

Industry calls for plug-in truck grant overhaul

The Government is being urged to reform the plug-in truck grant, with drivers more likely to encounter a pink van than an electric truck.

22-04-2024

Mercia Fleet Management identifies grey fleet savi...

It calculates it can save around a quarter of the cost of reimbursing grey fleet drivers under AMAPs.

22-04-2024

One in 40 vehicles now zero emission | Company car...

The number of vehicles on UK roads reached a record high in 2023, rising by 1.7% to 41,404,589 vehicles, new SMMT figures suggest.

22-04-2024

Electric briefs: Latest industry news from Mobiliz...

Latest electric vehicle news, including Tual launches portable charger for electric van fleets and partnership to help councils leverage data analytics.

22-04-2024

MAN becomes first manufacturer to test autonomous ...

MAN has become the first commercial vehicle manufacturer to send a level 4 autonomous truck on to the motorway in Germany.

22-04-2024

Last chance to nominate your Barbara Cox Woman of ...

There is still time to nominate your Woman of the Year with the deadline for submissions on Friday.

22-04-2024

Opinion: ZEV mandate to fundamentally change fleet...

Rory Mackinnon, sales director at Holman, examines how the market will change and how fleets will need to adapt.

21-04-2024

VAT cut on public chargers and EV grants ruled out

The Government has responded to recommendations in a House of Lords electric vehicle report, which includes a pledge to keep company car tax low.

19-04-2024

HMRC issues new guidance on commuting and private ...

New guidance has been issued by HMRC to explain the rules around claiming tax relief for flexible and hybrid workers when commuting.

19-04-2024

Review of 20mph speed limit welcomed

New minister says that 20mph zones should instead be targeted at schools, hospitals and nurseries.

19-04-2024

Fleet Witness Introduces New DVS Solution ahead of...

In a significant step to further enhance road safety, Fleet Witness proudly launched it’s new Progressive Safe System at the end of last year, ahead of TfL’s October 2024 Deadline.

18-04-2024

Careless driving ‘common’ among company car dr...

Drivers have admitted to examples of careless driving, including hogging the middle lane, running red lights and speeding on a daily basis.

18-04-2024

Citroën unveils first images of all-new C3 Aircro...

The new C3 Aircross is larger than its predecessor, will offer seven seats and will include an electric option for the first time.