Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
- Recharge UK report sets out critical success factors for EV charging – Electric vehicle trade group Recharge UK has published a roadmap of how the sector can accelerate charge point deployment to keep up with the growth of … Read More »
- Almost a third of businesses expect fleet growth, finds Arval – Nearly a third (29%) of UK companies expect their vehicle fleet to grow over the next three years, according to latest Arval research. For more of … Read More »
- Fleet Focus: How to hit your mobility targets – The number of mobility options continues to increase, but how can efficiency improvements and costs savings of different modes be best managed? John Challen investigates For … Read More »
- Almost half of fleet cars already electric, says Lex Autolease – Business fleets are driving the adoption of electric vehicles in the UK, according to a new report by Lex Autolease For more of the latest industry … Read More »
- Interview: Polestar on the right path – Having made big strides with sales and new model announcements in 2022, Matt Hawkins, head of sales at Polestar, tells John Challen why the electric brand … Read More »
- Dealers slammed for poor EV handovers and lack of specialists – Car dealers are in a unique position to better educate new and prospective buyers about EVs, but many are failing to meet their responsibilities. For more … Read More »
- Vauxhall reveals pricing and specs for majorly updated Corsa – Vauxhall has announced details for the updated Corsa and Corsa Electric following a raft of changes. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Interview: Mazda’s Steve Tomlinson on a winning approach for fleets – Mazda believes that one of its USPs is offering something for everyone. Head of fleet Steve Tomlinson explains to John Challen how the approach could be … Read More »
- Nissan Townstar van gains longer wheelbase variant – Nissan has expanded the line-up for the Townstar van with a new longer wheelbase option. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Brake reveals shortlist for 2023 UK Fleet Champions Awards – Vehicle operators and service firms including Centrica, Geotab and VisionTrack are on the shortlist for Brake’s UK Fleet Champions Awards for 2023. For more of the … Read More »
- Jaguar Land Rover owner to invest £4bn in UK battery gigafactory – Jaguar Land Rover owner Tata has confirmed it will build an electric battery gigafactory in Somerset, backed by a £4bn investment. For more of the latest … Read More »
- Comment: The fuel finder scheme and the future of fair fuel pricing – By Tony Burgess, director – merchant network at FuelGenie, on the impact that the government-backed fuel finder scheme could have on the UK fuel market. For … Read More »
- OBR report reveals £13bn annual tax shortfall from EV shift – Rising take-up of electric vehicles is expected to cost £13bn a year in forgone fuel duty by 2030. For more of the latest industry news, click … Read More »
- Road Safety Week 2023 to spotlight dangers of speeding in ‘Fleet Friday’ – This year’s Road Safety Week will explore the subject of speeding and how driving slower can save lives among business and private drivers. For more of the … Read More »
- Hyundai Santa Fe gets radical transformation – Hyundai has revamped its Santa Fe midsize SUV with a bold new design that delivers standout styling. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- 2024 Ford Transit and E-Transit get major technology upgrades – Ford is giving its Transit and E‑Transit commercial vehicles a major upgrade in digital capability for the 2024 model year. For more of the latest industry … Read More »
- First Tesla Cybertruck finally rolls off lines – Tesla’s first Cybertruck has rolled off the assembly line, four years after the concept was first revealed. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Royal Mail deploys 5,000th electric van on delivery and collection fleet – Royal Mail has passed the landmark of 5,000 electric vehicles across its delivery and collection fleet. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Fleet Management Focus: New ways for efficiency gains – Fleets are facing pressure to improve efficiency across the business. Fortunately, the industry offers a wide range of management solutions, products and services to cut costs, … Read More »
- AFP seeks fleet managers to help ‘trailblaze’ new apprenticeship – The Association of Fleet Professionals is calling on experienced fleet managers to help deliver a new apprenticeship standard for fleet specialists. For more of the latest … Read More »
Natalie Middleton
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