Natalie Middleton
Honda HR-V to go hybrid as standard
Honda’s HR-V crossover is to go hybrid as standard in its third-generation guise under the carmaker’s plans to electrify all its mainstream models in Europe by 2022.
New AA personal leasing solution to help drivers switch to EVs
The AA is entering the personal car leasing sector with a new solution, developed in partnership with LeasePlan and including electric vehicles.
Nissan claims lead in e-LCV sales to UK fleets
Nissan has become the biggest supplier of battery electric light commercials into the True Fleet market, according to newly released figures.
0% Benefit-in-Kind on electric vans ‘underpublicised’, says fleet association
Greater awareness of the forthcoming 0% Benefit-in-Kind rate for electric vans is needed to push fleet adoption of greener vehicles.
Renault’s new mobility brand develops two-seater for car sharing
Groupe Renault’s newly launched Mobilize brand has revealed a new two-seater vehicle, aimed at the car sharing, ride-hailing, last-mile delivery and on-demand transit sectors.
Volkswagen Arteon’s first-ever plug-in hybrid to target fleets
The Volkswagen Arteon is now available in plug-in hybrid form, bringing Benefit-in-Kind as low as 10%.
ABP UK introduces EVs to UK fleet
ABP UK has switched 15% of its commercial vehicle fleet to EV, working with leasing broker Rivervale and Drive to support the ongoing transition.
Renault showcases EV and mobility plans with reborn Renault 5
Renault is ramping up its focus on electric vehicles, mobility services and connected solutions as it looks to transform the brand under new five-year strategic plans.
200,000+ pure EVs to hit UK roads in 2021
At least 200,000 new battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will be registered in the UK in 2021, according to a forecast from EV leasing firm DriveElectric, helped by the company car tax incentives on EVs.
Renault and Plug Power to develop fuel cell LCVs
Renault is partnering with fuel cell systems specialist Plug Power to develop fuel cell-powered commercial vehicles and hydrogen turn-key solutions.
Short-term leasing ‘critical’ to mass EV adoption, says new mobility provider
Short-term leasing will be essential to the mass adoption of electric vehicles, providing a means to deal with driver concerns over the switch.
Ovo Energy expands fleet with 40 Kia e-Niro electric cars
OVO Energy is providing 40 of its Field Force team with Kia e-Niro electric cars, keeping them mobile while cutting emissions.
Budget 2021: Fleet sector calls for further EV incentives
This spring’s Budget gives the chancellor the opportunity to incentivise potential EV drivers to make the shift, as part of continued work on a green recovery strategy.
Shift to EVs could be hit by shortages in fleet skills and vehicle supplies
Shortages in both fleet skills and new vehicle supplies as a result of Covid could lead to “poor decisions” being made – particularly impacting the move towards electrification.
Hitachi Capital takes £10m stake in Gridserve
Hitachi Capital (UK) Plc has made a £10m investment in Gridserve, expanding the firms’ existing partnership on the back of the launch of the UK’s first ultra-fast Electric Forecourt.
Cambridge & Counties Bank introduces dedicated lending products for EVs
Cambridge & Counties Bank has launched dedicated lending products for electric vehicles as its research finds adoption of EVs is fast-becoming a priority for small to medium-sized businesses.
200,000 pure electric vehicles sold since 2010
Sales of pure electric vehicles more than doubled in 2020 compared to 2019, driven by growing demand by private drivers but particularly by fleets.
Fleet registrations down 31.1% in 2020 but EV revolution gathers pace
Fleet and overall new car registrations fell by nearly a third in 2020, leaving the sector looking to a green recovery strategy.
Lex Autolease and Masternaut team up to help fleets shift to EVs
Lex Autolease has signed up Masternaut to provide telematics solutions and services across its UK fleet of cars and LCVS, bringing a range of benefits to its leasing and fleet management customers.
