This week’s top fleet industry stories…
- Fleets, leasing and auto firms warned of GDPR obligations on deleting vehicle data – Fleets, leasing firms and automotive service firms have been reminded of their obligations on deleting data from vehicles under UK and EU GDPR regulations. For more … Read More »
Used EV values rise in September after 24 months of decline, Cap HPI reports – Used electric car values rose 1% at the three-year mark in September, according to new figures from Cap HPI. For more of the latest industry news, … Read More »
Hydrogen vans far more viable under 2030 hybrid extension, says FleetCheck – Government plans to allow hybrids to stay on sale until 2035 creates a potential “window of opportunity” for hydrogen van technology to become more widely adopted, … Read More »
New ‘eye-snatching’ trend sees criminals rip out premium car headlights – An emerging theft trend known as ‘eye-snatching’ could see fleets and drivers with premium cars at risk of damage to headlight assemblies. For more of the … Read More »
Government needs to ‘move fast and fix things’ to cut road deaths, Brake warns – Brake has urged the Government to extend its ‘move fast and fix things’ motto to road safety to urgently save lives. For more of the latest … Read More »
Fleet trend for larger EVs skewing used market, VRA meeting hears – Fleet dominance of the new electric car market is skewing the used sector, impacting demand and values, delegates at the September Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) meeting … Read More »
Mercia Fleet Management launches new EV subscription service – Mercia Fleet Management has introduced a new electric vehicle subscription service, designed to help corporate customers go electric at affordable prices while meeting short-term vehicle needs. … Read More »
UK road deaths fall 5% but concerns for seatbelt rates and pedestrian fatalities – Deaths on UK roads fell 5% last year but significant work is still needed to tackle fatality and casualty numbers. For more of the latest industry … Read More »
JLR injects £500m to turn Halewood into ‘EV factory of the future’ – Jaguar Land Rover – now rebranded as JLR – is radically transforming its 61-year-old factory in Halewood, Merseyside, into the “EV factory of the future” with … Read More »
AA reveals latest UK charging rates and calls for more rural EV chargers – EV drivers saw a slight increase in flat-rate costs for both fast and rapid speeds, according to the AA’s EV Recharge Report for August. For more … Read More »
Stellantis and Leapmotor JV lands in UK with affordable EVs – Leapmotor International, the new EV joint venture between Stellantis and China’s Leapmotor, has made its European debut with the unveiling of its C10 family SUV and … Read More »
TfL’s Places for London selects Fastned for new ultra-rapid charging hub JV – Places for London – Transport for London’s (TfL) property company – has signed up Fastned as the preferred partner for its new ultra-rapid charging hub joint … Read More »
Petrol prices fall to three-year low in UK – Average petrol prices at UK pumps fell to 135.7p a litre yesterday (24 September), hitting a three-year low. For more of the latest industry news, click … Read More »
Canoo sets stage for UK electric van launch with new Bicester base – US brand Canoo is paving the way for the UK launch of its futuristic electric vans with the opening of its first commercial operations. For more … Read More »
Fleets adopting electric vans for higher-mileage roles, Arval finds – A larger proportion of fleets are adopting electric vans for higher-mileage roles than those who plan to use them for lesser distances, new Arval research shows. … Read More »
One in 10 commercial fleet vehicles in South West could run on hydrogen by 2030 – Some 2-10% of commercial vehicles in south west England will run on hydrogen by 2030, a new study has found. For more of the latest industry … Read More »
Armoured Skoda Kodiaq built to resist bullets and grenade blasts – Škoda has built an armoured version of its Kodiaq five-seater large SUV, built to withstand bullets and grenade blasts. For more of the latest industry news, … Read More »
DVSA issues warning about parking fine scam text messages – The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is warning drivers to beware of scam text messages about fake DVSA parking penalty charges. For more of the … Read More »
Geotab delivers integrated turnkey telematics for Volkswagen Group fleets – Geotab has partnered with Volkswagen Group to offer integrated turnkey fleet telematics. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
New risk rating model could cut fleet premiums for safer, more secure vehicles – A major revamp of the current Group Rating insurance assessment model could deliver cheaper premiums for fleets and consumers opting for safer and more secure vehicles. … Read More »
RAC and Continental Automotive launch telematics partnership for fleets – RAC Connected, the RAC’s inhouse telematics division, has partnered with Continental Automotive to offer fleets and business vehicle operators a safer and more efficient method of … Read More »
Almost one in five UK fleets plan full EV switch by 2030 – New research revealing UK fleet ambitions to go fully electric by 2030 is now out from Wex. For more of the latest industry news, click here.
Used EV ‘crisis’ to impact fleet lease rates and decarbonisation, BVRLA warns – Fleet uptake of electric vehicles and UK decarbonisation targets are at risk unless the Government acts now to strengthen demand for used EVs, the BVRLA has … Read More »
Northgate’s fuel card customers saved 9.7p a litre over last year – Northgate Vehicle Hire has saved its fuel card users an average of 9.7p per litre at the pumps over the last 12 months. For more of … Read More »
Safe2Drive and Fleet Safety Academy partner for fleet compliance support – Safe2Drive, a specialist in road risk management, has partnered with the Fleet Safety Academy to deliver fleet management support. For more of the latest industry news, … Read More »
Believ acquires SMS Public EV Charging to accelerate charge point rollout – Charge point operator Believ has acquired Smart Metering Systems’ (SMS Plc) public EV charging business entity and all assets for an undisclosed amount. For more of … Read More »
