Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
- No cliff edge in sight for used car values, affirms Cox Automotive – Despite signs of an end to significant rises in used vehicle values, an imminent drop in pricing is unlikely due to the lack of new available … Read More »
- 41,500 breakdowns caused by tyre issues last year – More than 41,500 people broke down on National Highways roads last year because of tyre issues – equating to over 20% of all breakdowns. For more … Read More »
- Electric cars can travel up to 19 miles after range readout hits zero – Electric cars can travel up to 19 miles after their range readouts hit zero, new tests from What Car? have found. For more of the latest … Read More »
- UK must shift up a gear to emerge as eMobility powerhouse, finds PwC – The UK is an emerging power in eMobility, but it needs to shift up a gear if it is to ever match Norway’s top-ranking performance. For … Read More »
- Royal Mail adds further 2,000 Peugeot vans to growing electric fleet – Royal Mail is deploying a further 2,000 new Peugeot electric vans on its growing fleet of electric vehicles. For more of the latest industry news, click … Read More »
- Councils falling short on EV charger rollout – Only 14% of local authorities in the UK have a dedicated resource for implementing a new electric vehicle infrastructure, and a lack of funding and guidance … Read More »
- Fleet World Fleet: Peugeot 508 SW PHEV – Nat Barnes stretches the legs on our long-term Peugeot 508 SW, testing its plug-in hybrid credentials on longer journeys. For more of the latest industry news, … Read More »
- Environment Agency strikes £4.5m charge point deal with Mitie – Mitie has secured a new contract to install electric vehicle charge points for the Environment Agency across the UK, building on its existing facilities management support. … Read More »
- Suttie’s seven days… with a Kia Stonic – Fleet World road tester Alisdair Suttie has spent a week getting to know the ins and outs of the Kia Stonic small crossover. Here’s what he … Read More »
- EVs cost 22% less to service than ICE cars, new data shows – Fully electric vehicles are around 22% cheaper to service compared to equivalent internal combustion-engined (ICE) cars and vans, thanks to reduced labour times and fewer moving … Read More »
- Big four supermarkets ‘unwilling to cut fuel prices to more reasonable level’, says RAC – Average petrol prices in the UK are around 16p a litre higher than they should be, due to the big four supermarkets not passing on wholesale … Read More »
- First Drive: Vauxhall Astra Plug-in Hybrid-e – The number of derivatives and powertrain options might have changed but, after 40 years, the Astra still hits the spot. By John Challen. For more of … Read More »
- New CEO to drive future of IAM RoadSmart – Independent road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has named Antony Kildare as its permanent CEO with immediate effect. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- Majority of motorists back mandatory devices to help prevent speeding – Almost three out of four UK motorists (73%) back using in-car technology that would help ensure they stick to the speed limit. For more of … Read More »
- EV drivers warned to take action on future energy price rises – As more energy industry observers warn of dramatic increases in energy prices this winter, EV drivers should future-proof their motoring costs by ensuring they’re on the … Read More »
- Electricians warn of major risks with EV charging work – Nearly all working electricians believe there are significant risks associated with electric vehicle charging work, yet less than a third (28%) have received specific training. … Read More »
- New end-to-end EV transition solution launches for fleets – Charge point management platform Fuuse has launched a new enterprise fleet solution to accelerate the journey to electric fleets. For more of the latest industry … Read More »
- UK orders open for first Jeep Grand Cherokee plug-in hybrid – The fifth-generation Jeep Grand Cherokee is now available to order, featuring the model’s first-ever plug-in hybrid plus all-new architecture and exterior and interior design. For more … Read More »
- Peugeot 208 gets enhanced specification and new trim levels – Peugeot has updated the 208 with enhanced specification and a new trim structure. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
- BP to invest £50m in new EV battery testing centre and UK laboratory – BP is to invest up to £50m in a new electric vehicle battery testing centre and analytical laboratory in the UK under new plans. For more … Read More »
- Red Driving School to go all-electric on learner fleet by 2025 – Red Driving School has announced plans to move to an all-electric learner fleet by 2025 and take steps to reduce its carbon emissions. For more … Read More »
- Drink driving accounts for 15% of road deaths, new DfT figures reveal – Drunk drivers accounted for 15% of all UK road deaths in newly revealed Department for Transport figures. For more of the latest industry news, click … Read More »
Natalie Middleton
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