Jonathan Musk
Citroën reveals new ë-SpaceTourer electric 9-seat MPV
The new Citroën ë-SpaceTourer has been presented with a range of 143-miles and seating for up to nine people.
First Drive: Kia Soul EV
Nearing a 300-mile range, the new Soul is now electric only in Europe, but does it answer the usual anxieties, Jonathan Musk asks.
AFP calls on fleet managers to join influential new committees
The Association of Fleet Professionals’ (AFP) – a merger between the Association of Fleet Officers (ACFO) and the Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM), formed in March – has put out a call to … Read More »
6% BiK plug-in Mercedes-Benz B 250 e now on sale
The Mercedes-Benz B 250 e plug-in hybrid is now on sale, with prices starting from £35,280.
First Drive: Honda Jazz Hybrid
Honda’s reinvention of the Jazz puts it at the top of the small hybrid tree, finds Jonathan Musk.
Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM events postponed to November 2020
After extensive discussions Cenex has decided to postpone its annual Cenex-LCV and Cenex-CAM events to 18 and 19 November 2020.
UK government considers £6,000 scrappage scheme
With the automotive market on its knees following record-breaking low sales during the peak of the nationwide lockdown, government is looking to implement a scrappage scheme to stimulate the market offering up to £6,000 … Read More »
FCA and Targa Telematics introduce new electric fleet management tools
Targa Telematics and Fiat Chrysler Automobiles sign multi-year agreement for fleet management across the European market, creating a new My Fleet Manager portal. The initiative covers all FCA connected models in the EMEA area.
Comment: Why companies should lease electric cars
Caroline Hill, commercial director at Pink Car Leasing, explains why companies should invest in electric vehicle leases for a more sustainable and reliable road journey.
Incentivising EVs suggested to reduce coronavirus impact
Electric vehicle tax breaks, scrappage schemes and extended emissions zones have all been proposed to reduce the likelihood of a second wave of coronavirus in the All-Party Parliamentary Group Air Pollution’s (APPG Air Pollution) … Read More »
Battery Health Reports could improve electric vehicle residual values
Autovista Group, TWAICE and TÜV Rheinland have found that Battery Health Reports (BHRs) could dramatically improve residual values for battery electric vehicles.
New Electric Nation project aims to highlight V2G benefits
Western Power Distribution (WPD), in partnership with CrowdCharge, has launched the next phase of Electric Nation with a new Vehicle to Grid (V2G) trial across the Midlands, South West and South Wales.
New UK business group launched to accelerate switch to 100% electric vehicle sales
A new partnership between The Climate Group and BT Group has been formed to promote a faster switch to electric vehicles.
Massive Tesco’s charge point rollout goes rapid
Tesco, Pod Point and Volkswagen’s massive electric vehicle charge point rollout of 2,400 chargers – said to be the largest of its kind in the UK – has officially signed rapid charge point company … Read More »
First Mile chooses Octopus Group to avoid up-front EV cost burden
First Mile has opted for Octopus Group’s Transport-as-a-Service (TaaS) fleet offering, to provide it with electric vehicle charging infrastructure installation without the initial cost burden.
2020 Geneva International Motor Show CANCELLED
The 90th Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) set to start next week has been cancelled with immediate effect following a ruling by the Swiss government to ban gatherings of more than 1,000 people.
Going electric? The GBFE 2020 Electric Vehicles Masterclass is here to help
It’s no secret that the industry is going electric, but where does that leave fleets? As the traditional early-adopters, fleets remain at the cutting edge but electrification raises a lot of questions. The GBFE … Read More »
First Drive: Škoda CITIGOe iV
An electric supermini with equally super price is something to shout about, says Jonathan Musk.
First Drive: Tesla Model 3
Tesla’s smallest and cheapest model takes away all reasons not to go electric, finds Jonathan Musk.
Vattenfall and Virgin Media Consortium partner to revolutionise on-street EV charging
Details of a new project with Vattenfall and Virgin Media claims to “revolutionise” on-street electric vehicle charging, with 1,200 charging sockets deployed across the UK over the next 18 months.
