Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
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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
Natalie has worked as a fleet journalist for nearly 20 years, previously as assistant editor on the former Company Car magazine before joining Fleet World in 2006. Prior to this, she worked on a range of B2B titles, including Insurance Age and Insurance Day.
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