Industry news

13-03-2025

Top tips: get the most out of Company Car in Actio...

The UK’s premier fleet driving event Company Car in Action (CCIA) will run on 11 and 12 June 2025 at UTAC Millbrook, Bedfordshire .

13-03-2025

Government urged to halve VAT on new electric vehi...

SMMT argues the move would convert ‘electric sceptics’ and boost plug-in registrations by 15%, helping manufacturers achieve ZEV mandate targets.

13-03-2025

DriiveMe reports 56% in vehicle logistics movement...

Online logistics business DriiveMe saw a 54% year-on-year increase in vehicle movements across fleet, OEM and dealer sectors in 2024.

13-03-2025

Software finds half of TfL fleet ready for EV swit...

Dynamon’s Zero software analysed TfL’s vehicle telematics data and operational patterns over a 12-month period.

13-03-2025

Toyota to expand EV range with C-HR+ SUV this year

Toyota will expand its electric vehicle range with its new C-HR+ SUV before the end of 2025.

13-03-2025

Pace Technology ready for UK expansion following S...

A long-established player in fleet telematics and camera solutions, the business is gearing up to expand its UK presence.

13-03-2025

More than a third back 20mph limits if they mean c...

More than a third of motorists (36%) would welcome wider use of 20mph speed limits if it meant savings on their car insurance, new research indicates.

13-03-2025

Oversized infrastructure can increase EV van fleet...

Commercial fleets risk increasing costs by up to a third when transitioning to zero emission road transport by oversizing their electric vehicle infrastructure.

13-03-2025

Vanaways plans to double turnover to £200m by 202...

Vehicle broker Vanaways has revealed ambitious plans to double turnover to £200 million in the next two years.

12-03-2025

Opinion: What fleet operators can do to adapt to t...

Shane Mann, CEO of Tranzaura, examines the increase in extreme weather events and what fleets can do to mitigate their impact.

12-03-2025

Ayvens strikes new finance agreement for electric ...

The European Investment Bank and Ayvens have signed a new financing agreement to rollout a fleet of 19,000 eLCVs in Europe over the next three years.

12-03-2025

Fixter launches new fleet management offering

Fixter manages every aspect of vehicle maintenance – from scheduling and servicing to invoicing and reporting.

12-03-2025

Use of artificial intelligence to ‘drive fleet s...

Four out of five fleet decision-makers say AI is the future of safety, according to new research from Teletrac Navman.

12-03-2025

MPs concerned over regional electric vehicle charg...

Government criticised for “patchy” public availability of charge points, with concerns also raised over charger deployment at motorway services.

11-03-2025

Planning reform to ‘accelerate rollout’ of ele...

Government plans to replace street works licences with permits to make it easier, cheaper and faster to install chargers on public roads and streets.

11-03-2025

Call for drowsy driving test as fleets warned of d...

Fleets are being warned about drowsy driving, with more than 430 people killed or seriously injured, and 1,276 collisions, linked to tiredness in 2023.

11-03-2025

Point S plans to build largest independent service...

Point S UK has unveiled ambitious plans to build the country’s largest independent automotive service network by 2035.

11-03-2025

Radius strikes multi-year SMR agreement with Fleet...

Radius Vehicle Solutions GB has secured a contract to provide Fleet Assist customers with a range of SMR services in a multi-year agreement.

11-03-2025

Opinion: Why we're focussing on the growing profil...

With fleets playing an increasingly high-profile part in corporate life, AFP chair Paul Hollick says its annual conference will reflect this changing dynamic.

11-03-2025

Nominations wanted to recognise inspirational wome...

Cox Automotive is seeking nominations for its annual Barbara Cox “Woman of the Year” Award 2025.

11-03-2025

Nissan to begin studying UK readiness for autonomo...

A consortium of five industry partners has completed the UK's latest autonomous driving research project – evolvAD - the most rigorous ever in the country.

10-03-2025

Illegal ‘chop shops’ closed in police crackdow...

Police across the UK have uncovered and closed down 60 illegal ‘chop shops’ in the last year, resulting in 144 arrests. 

10-03-2025

Vehicle tax changes prompt replacement cycle rethi...

Some fleet operators are considering new replacement cycles as a result of impending tax changes, according to Mercia Fleet Management.

10-03-2025

Security is driving fleets away from legacy softwa...

Increasing demands in data security and interfacing are seeing fleets move away from legacy software as fleets hit "tipping point".

10-03-2025

Cummins develops hydrogen combustion engine for tr...

Cummins has developed a new hydrogen combustion engine for commercial vehicles in partnership with key technology partners.

10-03-2025

Plans for 54 electric HGV charging hubs unveiled

Innovate UK has confirmed the locations for a new network of 54 electric HGV charging hubs that will be rolled out across the UK.

10-03-2025

Leasing industry facing ‘pivotal moment’ as ch...

07-03-2025

Tide turning for used EV market stability, accordi...

Used BEV sales are rising, with stabilising prices reflecting growing consumer demand and market maturity.

07-03-2025

Epyx rolls out pilot for next-generation 1link Ser...

Epyx has now started piloting the next-generation of its 1link Service Network platform with a small number of core fleet customers.

07-03-2025

D&I progress in automotive sector has ‘stagnated...

Businesses need to move beyond ‘superficial’ diversity and inclusion initiatives as progress has stagnated recently, according to Deloitte.

07-03-2025

‘Most reliable van’ identified from claims ran...

The ‘most reliable’ light commercial vehicles have been identified according to their claim rate.

07-03-2025

Cost pressures force Schmitz Cargobull to hike pri...

Multiple cost pressures have forced Schmitz Cargobull, a semi-trailer manufacturer, to increase all of its vehicle prices between 3-5%.

07-03-2025

Sandall-Mansergh recognised for green credentials ...

Sandall-Mansergh, who joined Alphabet in 2022, was nominated as a stand-out performer in the Decarbonisation Driver category.

07-03-2025

Councils share £40m to deliver EV chargers for dr...

The 13 local authorities receiving the funding are expected to deliver more than 16,000 electric vehicle charge points.

06-03-2025

HMRC clarifies tax status of reallocated pick-up t...

Fleets will be relieved to hear that transitional arrangements will remain in place for double cab pick-up trucks reallocated to a new driver.

06-03-2025

Majority of van fleets reliant on residential char...

The majority of UK fleets are reliant on residential charging to make the switch to EVs, while over one-fifth cite lack of infrastructure as a major barrier.

06-03-2025

Volkswagen showcases smallest EV as ID EVERY1 conc...

VW has confirmed it will introduce a new entry-level electric car with a target price of less than £17,000.

06-03-2025

Third consecutive month of decline for new van reg...

New van registrations were down 19.3% in the month, with 14,476 LCVs registered – February’s lowest result since 2020.