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14-05-2026

Regulatory uncertainty impacting fleet operations,...

Fleet sustainability progress across Europe has reversed, according to Alphabet’s annual European Fleet Emission Monitor.

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14-05-2026

King’s Speech criticised for lack of e-scooter l...

The UK Government has failed to bring forward legislation to tackle the illegal use of e-scooters in the King’s Speech.

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14-05-2026

Age of fleet cars and vans revealed in new data

Data from Epyx shows the average age of a vehicle entering a workshop for maintenance recorded on its 1link Service Network platform.

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14-05-2026

Key challenges facing fleet sector discussed at AF...

Diverse range of issues, including decarbonisation, cost containment, autonomous vehicles and AI, tackled at annual conference.

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14-05-2026

Novuna Vehicle Solutions wins six-year fleet manag...

Morgan Sindall has appointed Novuna Vehicle Solutions as its new fleet and mobility partner to manage its 3,000-vehicle company car fleet.

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14-05-2026

Microlise Driver of the Year crowned at annual awa...

The best drivers in the business were recognised at the Microlise annual awards ceremony at Manchester’s Co-op Live .

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14-05-2026

Inform sustainable decisions with data and AI (vid...

Gerry McCaig from Nexus suggests how decision-makers can incorporate AI tools to make sustainable choices and scale their fleet businesses.

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14-05-2026

Opinion: Innovation isn't the destination; it's ho...

Gerry McCaig, chief operating officer at Nexus Rental, on why data literacy, not technology alone, is the real driver of smarter fleet decisions.

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13-05-2026

2026 Toyota Hilux to cost from £35,704

Toyota has confirmed pricing for the ninth-generation Hilux, which will be offered with an electric powertrain for the first time.

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13-05-2026

Jaguar Type 01 confirmed as brand's next car

Jaguar has confirmed the name of its first all-new model, following the brand's re-launch.

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13-05-2026

Toyota bZ4X Touring: prices, specification and ran...

Toyota has expanded its electric car line-up with the introduction of the new bZ4X Touring.

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13-05-2026

Embracing technology to achieve risk mitigation (v...

James Starling from The AA explains how streamlining can improve risk mitigation and drive value for fleets.

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13-05-2026

Achieve efficient cost reductions in a just-in-tim...

Tom Marley from Cox Automotive explains how fleets can keep vehicles moving while adopting EVs and the benefits of integrating driver management systems.

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13-05-2026

Opinion: Technology won’t replace commercial dri...

Ryan Naughton of The AA explains how investing in drivers is critical as their day to day jobs require a greater use of technology

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13-05-2026

EV brake underuse creates corrosion risk for fleet...

New data points to “usage neglect”, with components not being exercised regularly enough.

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13-05-2026

Heva Energy launches salary sacrifice scheme for ...

Heva Energy is offering solar panels, home batteries and electric vehicle (EV) charge points to employees in the UK via salary sacrifice.

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12-05-2026

Global EV sales increase with Europe driving growt...

There were 1.6 million electric vehicles sold globally in April, growing 6% year-on-year, with 5.6 million EVs registered year-to-date.

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12-05-2026

Industry jobs: Latest from Tructyre, Sogo Mobility...

The latest industry appointments, including Tructyre appoints managing director

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12-05-2026

Fleets finally get date for electric van MOT chang...

DfT finally announces date when it will change the MOT requirements for electric vans weighing between 3.5 and 4.25 tonnes.

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12-05-2026

Audi Q9 set to be brand's new flagship

Audi will expand its line-up into the full-size SUV segment this year, with the introduction of the Q9.

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12-05-2026

Fleets prefer at-work charging for company car and...

Almost nine-in-10 businesses operating electric vehicles have policies in place to promote at-work charging or plan to do so, new research suggests.

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12-05-2026

Test drive the new V7E and more from Farizon at CC...

Company Car in Action 2026 will feature the latest vehicles from Farizon, including the V7E and Farizon SV, for visitors to test drive.

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12-05-2026

Future leaders programme launched by Ogilvie Fleet

The programme aims to identify, develop and retain talent across the business.

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12-05-2026

Skoda Karoq gains new Design Edition trim

Skoda has introduced a new Design Edition trim level to its best-selling Karoq, which goes on sale on 1 July.

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12-05-2026

UfoFleet buys FleetMaster from Cox Automotive

Cox Automotive has sold FleetMaster – a cloud platform for rental, leasing and retail – to UfoFleet for an undisclosed sum.

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12-05-2026

Reduce costs and off-road time with AI-powered rec...

Sam Harrison from Autoglass explains why modern fleets must engage with recalibration and how AI tools can be used to increase efficiencies.

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12-05-2026

Deadline extended for Brake's UK Fleet Champions A...

Safety-conscious individuals who drive for their work and organisations that employ them are urged to shout loud about their road safety achievements by entering this year’s UK Fleet Champion ...

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12-05-2026

Opinion: From ‘Big Brother’ to best practice

Jonathan Ramsey, senior manager, customer & solutions marketing, Samsara explains how technology can flip your safety policy script.

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12-05-2026

Opinion: How AI is helping fleets 'work smarter, n...

Road safety expert Saul Jeavons on how AI can be the fleet managers's best friend when it comes to trawling dashcam footage.

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12-05-2026

Charge point enforcement concerns raised over EV u...

Fleets warned limited visibility over enforcement of the UK’s public charging regulations could create uncertainty around EV charging reliability.

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12-05-2026

BP Pulse seeks workplace charging rescue partner a...

BP Pulse is seeking a migration partner for its workplace charging customers after some fleets have criticised a lack of support following its market exit.

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11-05-2026

Record sales for used electric vehicles in Q1

Nearly one-in-23 buyers made the switch to a used EV, up from around one-in-30 last year.

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11-05-2026

Fuel finder data errors costing drivers at the pum...

Drivers who rely on a fuel price app and regularly visit sites where fuel prices are higher than stated could end up £22 out of pocket each month.

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11-05-2026

EV charger network growth matching demand, data su...

Utilisation of the UK’s public EV charging infrastructure has remained stable despite increasing capacity, new research has found.

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11-05-2026

Modul-System conversion solutions offer weight and...

Modul-System has started trialling a new 24/7 support service for fleets based on a network of 1,200 agents.

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11-05-2026

Artificial Intelligence underpins Geotab developme...

AI is now “baked into” Geotab’s customer platforms, as the battle for supremacy in the telematics sector heats up.

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11-05-2026

Cox Automotive and Novuna announce extended fleet ...

Leasing company Novuna has agreed a five-year extension to its multiservice contract with Cox Automotive.

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11-05-2026

Hybrid car battery health shows greater variation ...

PHEVs have a wider spread of battery state of health, despite broadly similar average battery performance, new data suggests.

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11-05-2026

Fleet car tyres getting bigger and costlier, data ...

The average diameter of tyres fitted to fleet cars has increased by one inch since 2023, according to data from Epyx.

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11-05-2026

Women succeeding in transport and logistics up for...

Finalists have been announced for the 2026 Everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards.

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11-05-2026

Electric vehicle fuel savings reach record high

Potential fuel cost savings for running an electric vehicle in April represented the highest savings since records began in November 2023.

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11-05-2026

Vauxhall to develop new SUV with Leapmotor

Vauxhall is leveraging its partnership with Leapmotor to develop a new SUV that's set to launch in just two years.

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11-05-2026

Used values remain steady as best performing secto...

Used car values fell by 1.2% at the benchmark three year, 60,000 mile point, in April, equivalent to around £220, according to Cap Live.

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11-05-2026

Dynamic fleet replacement and creating agility wit...

Rory MacKinnon from Holman offered ideas for best practice when using the power of data to establish fleet replacement strategies.

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11-05-2026

Opinion: How innovation and technology are reshapi...

Rory Mackinnon, commercial director, Holman explains how positioning fleet strategies in line with technological and policy developments is vital.

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08-05-2026

Don't miss expert insight from Innovation Week 202...

Keep up with Innovation Week 2026 on May 11-15 for featured articles, video interviews, opinion pieces and a webinar on applying the latest tech and solutions.

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08-05-2026

Electric HGVs tested via collaboration

Electric trucks have undergone real-world testing via a collaboration between research initiative Project JOLT and logistics company DP World.

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08-05-2026

Battery storage rollout protects Instavolt against...

Instavolt has opened five new battery energy storage system sites and revealed plans to rollout 20 more.

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08-05-2026

More non-vehicle assets being managed with fleet s...

The range of company assets being managed using fleet management software is increasing, according to FleetCheck.

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08-05-2026

New Daf electric trucks go into production

Daf has begun series production of its new XG Electric and XG+ Electric trucks at its Eindhoven plant.

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