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Natalie Middleton

Wayne Barnes announced as keynote speaker for 2024 Great British Fleet Awards

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Top rugby referee and barrister Wayne Barnes will be the guest speaker at the Great British Fleet Awards next week, adding to the stellar line-up.

Vauxhall Frontera revealed as ‘affordable’ electric SUV

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Vauxhall has uncovered its Crossland successor, reviving the Frontera nameplate for a budget-friendly family-focused SUV.

Poor mobile connectivity could hamper EV charge point use

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Limited mobile signal connectivity at many UK public charge points means EV drivers could be left high and dry when it comes to accessing chargers reliant on apps.

APCOA EV charge points now available in real time on Zapmap

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UK parking operator APCOA has signed a live data partnership with Zapmap that will provide EV drivers with real-time visibility on its charge points.

Honda slashes price for e:Ny1 electric SUV

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Honda has shaved £5k off prices for its e:Ny1 electric SUV in a move to help more drivers go electric.

FairCharge puts EV record straight with ‘go-to’ guide of truths

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EV campaign group FairCharge has published a “definitive” guide to set straight most of the myths around electric vehicles.

Mobility and EV innovations under focus in new issue of Fleet World

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The new edition of Fleet World magazine is now out – featuring a wealth of mobility, EV and fleet industry advice for operators.

Ogilvie to spotlight innovation- and people-powered growth at GBFE

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Ogilvie Fleet is returning to the Great British Fleet Event to reveal the innovations and service investments that are powering its growth.

Geotab European fleet customers now able to access Stellantis EV data

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Geotab fleet customers in Europe can now seamlessly integrate vehicle data from various Stellantis brands under a new agreement.

More than 5,500 UK public charge points added in Q1 2024

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The UK’s public charging network gained more than 5,500 extra charge points in the first quarter of 2024, as charge point operators picked up the pace further on installations.

Europcar adds electric MG4s as Delivery & Collection ‘runner’ vehicles

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Europcar has doubled down on its emissions reduction with the arrival of the MG4 EV for its Delivery & Collection service.

All-new Škoda Kodiaq lands with first-ever plug-in hybrid

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Škoda has revealed UK pricing and specifications for its new Kodiaq SUV, which goes on sale this week.

Volvo updates line-up with new names and powertrains

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Volvo’s updated model range is now on sale in the UK, including the new long-range fully electric EC40 and EX40 versions.

Arval Energy initiative to remove barriers to charging

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Arval has launched a new global initiative to expedite customer access to latest charging solutions.

Polestar Charge network to deliver 650,000 charging points in Europe

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Polestar and Plugsurfing are launching a new public charging network that will give access to over 650,000 charge points across Europe.

Kia plans for more hybrids and EVs in evolving electrification roadmap

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Kia will launch more hybrid cars alongside fully electric models under latest plans to “lead the global electrification” era.

Volta Trucks plans ‘sustainable comeback’ under new ownership

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Volta Trucks has pledged a sustainable comeback in select European markets under its new ownership.

UK electric van uptake rises in bumper March

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New van registrations soared past the 50,000 mark in a bumper March for fleet renewal.

EV100 corporates boost electric fleets 57% in 12 months

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Leading businesses across the globe have increased their EV fleets by 57% in the last year, switching hundreds of thousands more cars and vans to electric.

First wave of electric vans lands at Michelin UK ahead of all-electric shift

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Michelin has taken delivery of its first wave of electric vans in the UK, reinforcing its environmental commitments.