Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
- Ayvens Q1 results reveal first synergies from LeasePlan integration – Leasing giant Ayvens has posted Q1 2024 financial results, revealing its first synergies following the integration of LeasePlan into the ALD Automotive business. For more of … Read More »
UK hits milestone of 60,000 EV charge points as installation rates soar – The UK has passed the milestone of 60,000 public charging points – and is on track to reach 100,000 public charging devices in summer 2025. For … Read More »
Used EV prices down 16.8% in a year but younger EVs record growth – The used EV market remains highly volatile, showing a big slump in average values but growth for younger models. For more of the latest industry news, … Read More »
Bigger cars not going to get bigger parking spaces, say councils – Councils are not planning to supersize parking spaces despite a trend for ‘autobesity’ among today’s cars. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
Fleet expansion on cards for nearly two in five UK businesses – Nearly two in five (38%) of UK car and van fleet operators predict their fleets will grow in the next three years on the back of … Read More »
Workplace Pledge to help organisations prevent suicides – National suicide prevention charity the Baton of Hope is introducing a workplace pledge to help organisations prevent death by suicide. For more of the latest industry … Read More »
Renault Symbioz hybrid SUV brings fight to Nissan Qashqai – Renault is launching a new hybrid midsize SUV, dubbed the Symbioz and challenging the Nissan Qashqai and Ford Puma. For more of the latest industry news, … Read More »
Concern for Tesla Supercharger future following mass layoffs – Future plans for Tesla’s Supercharger network are up in the air, following reports that the company has laid off almost the entire division responsible for it. … Read More »
New Audi Q6 e-tron electric SUV on sale – Audi has revealed pricing and specification for the Q6 e-tron, which is on sale now. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
Club Car ramps up production of electric utility vehicles to target UK fleets – Club Car, a global manufacturer of electric utility vehicles for personal and commercial use, has increased production of its street-legal Urban range of commercial vehicles to … Read More »
Ford seeks SME van fleets for paid research – Ford is looking for small fleet operators of any make vans to take part in paid research. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
Revamped Kia Picanto: UK pricing and specification revealed – Kia has revealed UK pricing and specification for the new Picanto following a major facelift that boosts its appeal further amid shrinking city car choices. For … Read More »
Majority of drivers expect local councils to lead on-street charging rollout – Motorists across the UK are increasingly putting their faith in local councils to improve on-street charging provision. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
Holman appoints David Hunt as COO in key leadership changes – Holman has appointed David Hunt as chief operating officer (COO) amid a raft of key UK leadership changes at the global fleet management firm. For more … Read More »
New CCS vehicle telematics framework for public sector fleets – Crown Commercial Service’s new vehicle telematics framework is now live, helping public sector fleets optimise their operations and driver management. For more of the latest industry … Read More »
BT ‘green box’ transformed to EV charger in UK first – BT Group has powered up its first EV charge point transformed from one of the company’s old street cabinets. For more of the latest industry news, … Read More »
ZEV mandate could cause drop in new vehicle supply, Cox Automotive warns – The UK new car market could exceed two million sales in 2024 but the ZEV mandate could impact supplies, Cox Automotive has warned. For more of … Read More »
UK’s public charging point network grows 49% in 12 months – The number of public EV chargers installed in the UK reached just south of 60,000 devices at the start of April 2024, latest official figures show. … Read More »
Free Driving for Work Policy Builder launches for fleets – An interactive Driving for Work Policy Builder to help companies running fleets tackle their legal responsibilities has officially launched in the UK. For more of the … Read More »
More than half of UK fleets now use second-hand cars – More than half of UK fleets (54%) now buy used cars for company use and a further quarter (24%) plan to do so in the next … Read More »
Cupra Formentor and Leon get higher-power PHEVs with extra range – Cupra has revealed its revamped Formentor and Leon, complete with restyled looks and reinvigorated powertrains. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
Renault Megane E-Tech electric gets more tech for less money – Renault has treated its Megane E-Tech to a range of tech upgrades while lowering pricing at the same time. For more of the latest industry news, … Read More »
Luxury tax on pickups over £35,000 could provide fair solution – A luxury tax on double-cab pickups that cost over £35,000 (+ VAT) could prove a fair solution for future tax treatment purposes, according to Shoreham Vehicle … Read More »
KGM launches Torres EVX electric SUV with 287-mile range and V2L – KGM Motors, previously SsangYong, has launched its Torres EVX in the UK as it pushes ahead with a total revamp of the brand. For more of … Read More »
Freeze in EV public charging costs as petrol prices continue to rise – Electric vehicle charging prices across the UK’s public network were frozen in March as petrol prices soared. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
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Natalie Middleton
Natalie has worked as a fleet journalist for over 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.
