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17-05-2024

Unrivalled real-world EV testing, workplace chargi...

This year's Company Car in Action not only gives fleet decision-makers the opportunity to make informed choice list decisions by testing more than 200 of the latest electric vehicles as it will a...

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17-05-2024

Fleet deals: Contract wins for Fraikin, Schmitz Ca...

The latest fleet deals, including Campbells Prime Meat seals deal with Fraikin for 70 new temperature-controlled vans.

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17-05-2024

Industry jobs: Roles filled at TrucTyre, Aldermore...

The latest industry appointments, including ATS Euromaster announce new senior sales appointment at TrucTyre.

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17-05-2024

DP World deploys fleet of heavy-duty, autonomous e...

Einride is partnering with DP World to electrify inter-terminal container flows with a fleet of connected, heavy electric trucks.

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17-05-2024

DfT reveals GB Type Approval vision

The type approval process ensures that vehicles meet safety and environmental standards before being placed on the market.

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17-05-2024

Renault develops new plug-in hybrid engine to debu...

Renault has developed a new plug-in hybrid powertrain that will feature in a high-performance version of the Rafale.

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17-05-2024

Call for next Government to cut road deaths with f...

A road safety coalition is calling for the next Government to prioritise four strategic priorities to reduce fatalities on UK roads.

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17-05-2024

Tariffs on EV imports ‘not worrying’ Chinese E...

Chinese manufacturers say that the threat of tariffs on electric vehicles, imported to the UK or the EU, will not deter their plans for expansion.

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17-05-2024

Zero emission truck growth | "Inspirational" incen...

The uptake of zero emission trucks reached 0.5% of overall registrations in Q1 2024, new figures from SMMT show.

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16-05-2024

Rivus wins DHL repair and maintenance contract

Rivus HGV, a subsidiary of Rivus Group, has been appointed by DHL eCommerce UK to exclusively provide repair and maintenance services.

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16-05-2024

Hundreds of “workers” join BCA dispute over pa...

BCA is under pressure to treat its drivers as employees after 800 gig economy staff joined a legal battle against the remarketing company.

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16-05-2024

OZEV gives fleets update on 4.25-tonne electric va...

Rules around the operation of electric vans remain on the Government’s radar and promised legislation should be submitted to Parliament later this year.

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16-05-2024

King's College London electrifies fleet with new z...

King's College London has deployed a new fleet of fully electric vans and an electric car to support campus operations.

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16-05-2024

New DfT vehicle data shows LGV growth outpacing ca...

The number of light goods vehicles on UK roads has increased by a third – more than 1.1 million vans and trucks – new DfT vehicle licensing statistics show.

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16-05-2024

Driver offences and own-fault claims halved by Wil...

Willmott Dixon Group has cut the number of driver-related own-fault insurance claims by 51% since 2021.

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16-05-2024

New dangerous cycling law to be introduced

Cyclists who kill or seriously injure as a result of dangerous cycling, or who kill through careless cycling, targeted with new law.

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16-05-2024

Audi adds new engine and gearbox options to new A3...

Revised premium compact car features a raft of connected technologies, with an updated plug-in hybrid powertrain at the end of the year.

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16-05-2024

AFP plugging skills gap as generation of fleet man...

AFP chair Paul Hollick told delegates at the trade body’s annual conference that the sector was losing a "lot of expertise".

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15-05-2024

UK electric truck maker Tevva Motors faces adminis...

Tevva Motors has filed a notice to appoint administrators as it seeks to secure investment.

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14-05-2024

National Highways orders fleet of Toyota bZ4X elec...

National Highways is electrifying its fleet with by ordering 51 Toyota bZ4X fully electric cars for its team of inspectors.

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14-05-2024

One in four choice lists offer cars from manufactu...

A similar proportion are considering doing the same, new research suggests.

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14-05-2024

New Nissan Interstar priced from £33,090

Nissan has starting accepting pre-orders for its all-new Interstar large van, which is priced from £33,090 (ex VAT).

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14-05-2024

Vauxhall reveals powertrain line-up for new Fronte...

Vauxhall has confirmed details of the powertrains that will be available in the new Frontera, including the range of the electric model.

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14-05-2024

Leapmotor International to launch fully-electric c...

Joint venture from Stellantis and Leapmotor will initially sell C10 D-segment car and T03 city car with four more models to follow over the next three years.

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14-05-2024

Fleet warning after insurance database technical i...

The Motor Insurers’ Bureau is still working to fix a technical issue that has seen some new vehicles missing from the Motor Insurance Database.

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14-05-2024

TG Lynes deploys electric truck to decarbonise fle...

TG Lynes has deployed a 7.5 tonne electric truck on the streets of London to further decarbonise its fleet operations.

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14-05-2024

Exclusive first drive of Ford’s new Explorer at ...

Ford and Polestar are the latest top manufacturer brands to offer fleet decision-makers exclusive first drives at next month’s Company Car in Action.

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14-05-2024

Van drivers believe an EV is now the most cost eff...

More than half of British van drivers believe electric vans are the most cost effective option.

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14-05-2024

Seat Leon updated with improved plug-in hybrid

Seat has updated the powertrain line-up for the Leon, which includes a longer-range plug-in hybrid model.

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14-05-2024

Opinion: Why real-time data is crucial to fleet re...

Julian Humphreys, co-founder and CEO of Motom, explains why real-time data is important as fleets navigate the roller-coaster BEV market.

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14-05-2024

Fleet EV running costs ‘unsustainable’ without...

The cost of electricity from fast chargers on the public network is pricing some fleets out of adopting battery electric vehicles, says the AFP.

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14-05-2024

Remarketing platform relaunched under Ayvens brand...

Vehicle leasing giant Ayvens has launched Ayvens Carmarket, its newly rebranded used car remarketing platform.

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14-05-2024

First electric HGVs delivered through Electric Fre...

Each vehicle features a 540kWh battery and three electric motors delivering 675bhp and a maximum 185-mile range.

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13-05-2024

Cox Automotive urges used car caution with ‘vola...

Continued volatility in the new car market could stifle growing used car market, warns Cox Automotive.

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13-05-2024

Opinion: Navigating ‘no mans land’ between ear...

Charlie Simpson, partner at EY-Parthenon, examines some of the challenges facing manufacturers as look to ramp up EV production.

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13-05-2024

Skoda Octavia facelift: prices and specification

Skoda is now taking orders for the updated Octavia, which is expected to arrive in the summer.

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13-05-2024

Call for evidence into council use of PCNs closing...

The call for evidence is examining options for restricting local authorities from generating cash surpluses from prosecuting traffic contraventions.

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13-05-2024

Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award 2024 shortlist...

The phenomenal women in the running for Cox Automotive’s Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award 2024 have been revealed.

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10-05-2024

Canoo and Munro offer first van drives at this yea...

Fleet decision-makers will get the first UK drive of US brand Canoo’s futuristic electric van at this year’s Company Car in Action (CCIA).

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10-05-2024

VAT car finance fraudster jailed

The leader of gang that set up 90 bogus companies in a bid to steal more than £800,000 in a VAT and car finance fraud has been sentenced.

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10-05-2024

Electric briefs: Latest from BT Group, Allstar, Go...

The latest electric vehicle news, including BT Group’s first green cabinet charger available to the public free of charge.

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10-05-2024

Areas where EV drivers will struggle to find rapid...

Portsmouth, Southampton and Stockport are the areas EV drivers will struggle to find rapid charging points, according to new research by Aston Barclay.

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10-05-2024

Skip wagon collision costs company £1.2m for heal...

The truck struck a worker leaving him with serious injuries, including a fractured skull.

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09-05-2024

Opinion: How to drive fleet decarbonisation

Alok Dubey, regional director for Western Europe at Monta, explains electrification offers commercial opportunities to support the expansion of infrastructure.

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09-05-2024

Legislation for all electric fleets within five ye...

Results from the Venson Automotive Solutions ‘Attitudes to Electric Vehicles’ survey showed 11% supported new laws to drive fleet electrification.

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09-05-2024

Weekend closures to the southbound Blackwall Tunne...

The Blackwall Tunnel will be closed to southbound traffic across several weekends in May and June.

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09-05-2024

Fleets urged to share expertise in graduated drivi...

A new Graduated Driving Licences Bill has been proposed in Parliament this week aimed at protecting younger drivers.

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09-05-2024

One in four killed in a car crash not wearing a se...

A quarter of car drivers and passengers killed on Britain’s roads were not wearing a seatbelt, new research suggests.

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09-05-2024

Vehicle supply and availability of parts increases...

Almost one in five fleets are reporting a rise in car and van downtime during the past 12-18 months, new research shows.

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09-05-2024

Opinion: Vehicle-embedded telematics, the end for ...

Christoph Ludewig, Geotab vice president of OEM Europe, looks at what role specialised telematics play in an evolving landscape.

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