Natalie Middleton
Nissan, JATCO and UK government strike £50m deal for new EV plant in Sunderland
Nissan and the Japan Automatic Transmission Company (JATCO) have secured a £50m investment deal to create a new manufacturing plant in Sunderland in partnership with the UK government.
All-new Transporter on sale as diesel or electric panel van
Order books are now open for the all-new Transporter panel van in both diesel and fully electric guise.
Entries open for 2025 Great British Fleet Awards
Fleet managers and suppliers can kick-start their new year by entering the Great British Fleet Awards 2025, championing the best of corporate motoring and mobility in the UK.
Dacia reveals prices for Bigster hybrid SUV
Dacia’s Bigster mid-size SUV is set to shake up the sector with entry pricing confirmed at under than £25k.
World’s remotest public charger to help British overseas territory go all-electric
One of the remotest inhabited islands on the planet is pushing ahead with plans to go all-electric following successful EV and charge point trials.
Ohme EV customers get share of £100,000 cash in ‘plug-in-and-profit’ scheme
Ohme rewarded its EV customers with more than £100,000 during winter energy flexibility trials in 2024.
EVA England welcomes former senior civil servant as new CEO
EV drivers’ association EVA England has appointed Dr Vicky Edmonds as its new CEO with immediate effect.
Škoda reveals UK prices and specs for enhanced Enyaq
Škoda has announced UK prices, line-up and final specifications for its updated Enyaq and Enyaq Coupé less than a week after revealing the revamped EVs.
Volkswagen Group extends discounted Ovo charging offer to fleets
Volkswagen Group fleet customers can now charge for 7p/kWh at home at any time of the day or night under an expanded partnership with Ovo.
Radical government action needed to solve ZEV mandate issues
Radical action – not government “tinkering” – is essential to solve issues surrounding the zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate, according to FleetCheck.
Believ lowers charging rates to drive EV switch
Charge point operator Believ has cut charging rates in Wandsworth and Waltham Forest, saving drivers up to 15p/kWh.
Jameel Motors hires UK MD ahead of Farizon SV eLCV launch
Tom Carney has joined Jameel Motors Farizon Auto as managing director, spearheading the launch of the Farizon SV electric van in the UK.
AFP links with BVRLA to offer salary sacrifice course for fleets
A new salary sacrifice course is available for members of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) in partnership with the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA).
Hyundai reveals prices and specs for Inster Cross electric SUV
Hyundai has announced details for its Inster Cross offroad-inspired electric city car.
Vauxhall’s new EV offer expands roadside assistance and charging benefits
Vauxhall has introduced a new and enhanced ‘Electric All In’ offer for its EV customers.
Renault 5 named Car of the Year 2025
The Renault 5 E-Tech electric supermini and its Alpine A290 hot hatch twin have taken the European Car of the Year title for 2025, building on the Renault Scenic E-Tech’s win in 2024.
Toyota Urban Cruiser makes public debut at Brussels Motor Show
Toyota’s Urban Cruiser all-electric SUV has made its first public debut, appearing at the Brussels Motor Show ahead of its launch later this year.
EV charging cable thefts more than doubled in 2024
Theft of EV charging cables more than doubled in 2024, driven by their high resale value and ease of access, new data indicates.
EDF offers £300 for new EV charger and tariff sign-ups
EDF is kickstarting the new year by offering £300 to anyone who signs up to its Pod Point Plug & Power tariff before the end of January.
Mazda6 returns as all-electric Tesla Model 3 rival
The Mazda6 is heading back to Europe, recast as an all-electric executive car with up to 345 miles of range to rival the Tesla Model 3.
