Natalie Middleton
Eco groups to sue UK government over ‘inadequate’ net zero strategy
The UK government is being taken to court by two separate environmental pressure groups over inadequate net zero strategies.
Reflex Vehicle Hire plans EV fleet growth in senior management reshape
Reflex Vehicle Hire is to expand its electric vehicle fleet and help customers switch to EVs on the back of a senior management team reshape.
Mercedes upgrades eVito to 66kWh battery and rapid charging
Mercedes has introduced an upgraded version of its eVito electric van, featuring a larger battery and rapid charging along with a new Premium trim line.
Great British Fleet Awards to recognise latest EV innovations
Entries are now open for the Fleet World Great British Fleet Awards, celebrating the best of corporate motoring in the UK, including the latest electric vehicle innovations.
Knowledge gap still a barrier for fleet EV transition
Driver ignorance and misconceptions around electric cars are still rife in the UK fleet sector, despite the fast-growing number of EVs on sale.
Drax debuts new platform to simplify EV fleet management and drive adoption
Renewable energy giant Drax has teamed up with tech consultancy AND Digital to launch a new EV fleet management platform.
Citroën cuts ë-C4 pricing with new £28,495 entry model
Citroën has introduced new, lower-price versions of its ë-C4 hatchback cum SUV, cutting entry pricing nearly £2,500 to £28,495.
Drivers urge OEMs to increase hydrogen investment
Drivers want manufacturers to dramatically increase investment in hydrogen technology on the back of a strong appetite for alternative to electric vehicles.
All AW Repair Group sites certified EV Ready by Thatcham
AW Repair Group (AW) has become the first group to complete Thatcham Research’s EV training.
160 councils still to start on EV fleet transition strategy in UK
A large number of councils in the UK are yet to implement an EV transition strategy for their fleet or to embark on existing plans.
Thousands of electric car chargers in South East fast-tracked with help of AI
Almost 1,000 electric car chargers have been fast-tracked to connect to the electricity network in London, the South East and East of England with the help of a new AI-equipped portal from an electricity … Read More »
Price cut for Stellantis electric MPVs as ICE versions axed
Vauxhall and Citroën have lowered pricing on their electric MPVs while also ditching the internal combustion versions.
Vauxhall sells most electric vans in 2021
Vauxhall was the best-selling e-LCV manufacturer in 2021, according to new figures now out.
CES 2022: The highlights for fleets
One of the world’s biggest tech trade exhibitions, the annual Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is also an increasingly influential event on the auto calendar. Fleet World reports back on the main highlights of this … Read More »
Zenith passes 150,000 fleet milestone and accelerates EV mission
Zenith has reported strong interim results as its fleet surpassed 150,000 units for the first time.
V12 Vehicle Finance to switch to EV and hybrid fleet
V12 Vehicle Finance (V12VF) has pledged to convert its company car fleet to either electric or hybrid vehicles by June 2024.
Renault confirms petrol-hybrid only line-up for Austral compact SUV
Renault has revealed further details of its Austral compact SUV, due to replace the Kadjar and now in its final stage of development.
Van registrations bounce back as eLCV demand more than doubles
UK registrations of light commercial vehicles rose by more than a fifth (21.4%) in 2021, including record numbers of electric vans.
REE trials new modular platform for electric delivery fleets
REE Automotive has started trials of a new electric vehicle platform designed for commercial delivery vehicles and walk-in vans.
Plug-in vehicles account for over one in six registrations in 2021
New car registrations in the UK have recorded their second worst year since 1992 on the back of myriad challenges, but electric vehicle demand rapidly accelerated in 2021.
