Industry news

25-04-2025

Car production growth driven by export demand ahea...

UK production of cars, vans, trucks, taxis, buses and coaches increased by 17.1% to almost 80,000 units last month, prior to US tariffs taking effect in April.

24-04-2025

Industry jobs: Roles filled at Co-op, Fraikin, Nix...

The latest industry appointments, including Co-op appoints general manager of third-party logistics contracts.

24-04-2025

Tesla Model 3 is the ‘UK’s fastest-selling use...

The UK’s fastest-selling used car under four-years of age is the Tesla Model 3, according to the latest Indicata Market Watch report.

24-04-2025

Clean air zone impact on health revealed in new st...

Greater London's low emission zone and the ultra-low emission zone are delivering significant public health and economic benefits, according to a new study.

24-04-2025

Dartford Crossing to be closed for routine mainten...

The Dartford Crossing is being closed to carry out routine maintenance, National Highways has warned.

24-04-2025

Fleets urged to consider screen tech risk in polic...

Passenger screens capable of showing films and video games should be factored into fleet risk management policies, according to FleetCheck.

23-04-2025

New CATL EV battery can add 320 miles in five minu...

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) battery manufacturer CATL has developed a new battery that supports 1.3 megawatt charging.

23-04-2025

AFP call for two new board members

The Association of Fleet Professionals wants to add two fleet operators to its current 14-member board to support its ongoing expansion.

23-04-2025

Europcar sustainability report highlights barriers...

Europcar has published its 2025 Sustainability Report, revealing growing electric vehicle demand, while highlighting current barriers to making the switch.

23-04-2025

Call for random drug and alcohol testing for drive...

TTC is encouraging fleets to introduce random alcohol and drug screening for company car and grey fleet drivers.

23-04-2025

UK 'main driver of growth' in Europe's March new c...

The UK was the largest market for new car sales in March, driving an uptick in registrations across the continent.

23-04-2025

Lexus ES unveiled with hybrid and electric powertr...

Lexus has revealed the all-new ES saloon with electric powertrains, ahead of its launch next year.

23-04-2025

Haulage company fined after load fall kills cyclis...

The metal heat exchanger, weighing more than 2.5 tonnes, fell from one of its lorries killing a cyclist.

23-04-2025

Company in court after man run over on his first d...

A waste and recycling company has been fined £250,000 after a man was run over on his first day on the job.

22-04-2025

Record sales for car and van broker

Central Contracts has reported a record growth in the past 12 months, with sales almost doubling since 2023.

22-04-2025

Mercedes showcases new VAN.EA platform with Vision...

Mercedes-Benz Vans has unveiled the Vision V concept as the first model to utilise its new VAN.EA architecture.

22-04-2025

Fleet and driver views wanted on professional driv...

Senior traffic commissioner launches a review of guidance on the conduct of professional drivers.  

22-04-2025

Vehicle exemption deadline to avoid Government ICE...

Government departments and their arms-length bodies have until the end of May to apply for an exemption from a fleet ban on petrol and diesel cars and vans.

22-04-2025

Eyesight rules for drivers declared unsafe as DfT ...

The Government is understood to be reassessing eyesight rules for drivers after a coroner labelled the UK’s licensing system the “laxest in Europe”.

22-04-2025

Connected vehicle data offers “limitless” poss...

Mobilisights wants to become the ‘App Store’ for the connected vehicle market, with an array of enhanced solutions available according to customer need.

17-04-2025

Birkel named new group CEO at Europcar

Sebastian Birkel has been appointed as group CEO at Europcar, succeeding Olivier Baldassari.

17-04-2025

Spike in dashcam footage of poor driving from impa...

There has been an increase in risky behaviours from impatient drivers captured on Nextbase devices.

17-04-2025

Non-compliant brake fluid warning after stock stil...

A second safety warning has been issued for a non-compliant brake fluid that could impact stopping distances and degrade braking systems degradation.

17-04-2025

Hyundai’s latest electric vehicles coming to CCI...

Hyundai will be bringing its electric vehicles to Company Car in Action 2025, running on 11 and 12 June, for visitors to test drive.

16-04-2025

Zenith calls for Government to act on electric veh...

Four out of five electric vehicle drivers rely on home-charging, according to new research from Zenith.

16-04-2025

Apply hybrid MOT and remove tachos to ‘drive ele...

Holman welcomes proposed changes to allow heavier electric vans to undergo testing outside the HGV MOT network, but wants annual testing regime.

16-04-2025

New £5m LCV auction centre officially opens

The new Motor Auction Group centre in Goole has officially opened for business with demand and prices high on the back of a strong used market.

16-04-2025

New Audi A6 saloon revealed

Audi has unveiled the new A6 Saloon, which joins the new A6 Avant as part of the car maker's refreshed line-up.

16-04-2025

Salary sacrifice funding hits record high | Leased...

Business contract hire is driving growth in the leasing sector, with salary sacrifice also continuing its meteoric rise.

16-04-2025

Volkswagen is UK's best-selling fleet brand in Q1

Volkswagen has registered the most cars in the true fleet market during the first quarter of 2025, reflecting its performance as the UK’s most popular car brand overall.

16-04-2025

Historical SMR data to give fleets certainty on le...

Epyx is using real-world service, maintenance and repair data from the past 12 months to improve accuracy of estimated off-road time for fleets.

16-04-2025

Warning of diesel dependency without “real optio...

Bedeo is calling on the Government to follow France’s lead and support the retrofitting of diesel vans with an electric powertrain.

16-04-2025

Quartix and Right Fuel Card strike partnership dea...

Telematics provider Quartix and Right Fuel Card have agreed a partnership deal to help fleets cut emissions and enhance efficiency.

16-04-2025

Believ buys Switch EV to strengthen charging manag...

The deal, says Believe, will give it total flexibility in meeting the future EV infrastructure needs of fleets, local authorities, landowners and drivers.

15-04-2025

Roadworks lifted ahead of Easter to help journey t...

National Highways is lifting thousands of miles of roadworks for the Easter bank holiday weekend in an attempt to ease congestion on the country’s roads.

15-04-2025

Ogilvie supplies Nissan Primastar vans to MSL Prop...

MSL Property Care Services has taken delivery of a new fleet of diesel Nissan Primastar vans from Ogilvie Fleet.

15-04-2025

Lightfoot strikes deal with Volkswagen Financial S...

Lightfoot will offer its driver coaching and telematics systems to the leasing company’s customers.

15-04-2025

New managing director at MAN Truck & Bus

MAN Truck and Bus has appointed Jan Kohlmeier as its new managing director, effective from August 1.