Natalie Middleton
Islington Council drives EV fleet rollout with £1.2m charging project
Islington Council is supporting its 550+ fully electric fleet with a major new charging project.
China’s Xpeng enters UK with electric SUV-coupé launch
Chinese electric car brand Xpeng has officially launched in the UK, starting first with its G6 SUV-coupé.
ChargeUK grows membership with latest EV charging firms
ChargeUK, the EV charging trade association, has welcomed its first new members of 2025.
Ban ‘polluting’ hybrids from 2030 and ditch confusing names, says EV lobby group
Electric Vehicles UK has waded into rows over the ZEV mandate and ICE ban, calling for ministers not to include hybrids in plans from 2030 while also urging automakers to axe “confusing” jargon.
Deadline for Great British Fleet Awards entries fast approaching
Fleet managers and suppliers have less than a month to submit their entries for the Great British Fleet Awards 2025 and drive recognition for their work.
UK set to miss 2028 ZEV mandate targets without ‘tangible’ incentives
The UK will miss crucial targets on zero-emission vehicle sales by 2028 if major consumer concerns are not addressed.
Allstar white paper to help streamline fleet transition to EVs
A new white paper now out from Allstar could help fleets transition to electric cars more smoothly while reaping the cost and eco benefits.
New EV infrastructure tools to help councils accelerate charge point rollout
A new initiative to simplify the procurement of electric vehicle infrastructure (EVI) for local authorities has launched.
Roadchef in Cumbria gains 360kW EV chargers
Roadchef, one of the UK’s leading motorway service operators, has upgraded its Killington Lake services with further EV chargers.
Rivian opens sales of Commercial Van to US fleets of all sizes
Rivian Automotive is opening sales for its Commercial Van to fleets of all sizes in the US a year after its exclusive tie-up with Amazon ended.
Volvo EX30 electric crossover gets beefed-up off-road version
Volvo has given its EX30 compact electric crossover an off-road makeover with the arrival of a Cross Country variant.
Corinthia London elevates concierge fleet with BMW i7 electric flagship
Corinthia London, the exclusive hotel in the UK’s capital, has added BMW’s i7 all-electric flagship to its house fleet to provide a luxury chauffeur-driven service for its guests.
XLCR Vehicle Management simplifies home charging for company car drivers
XLCR Vehicle Management has partnered with Go Zero Charge to streamline home charging for company car drivers.
Record sales of second-hand EVs as used car market extends growth streak
Demand for used EVs has risen to record levels amid continued growth for the UK’s used car market.
Renault previews Estafette, Goelette and Trafic electric LCV trio
Renault has revealed names and body styles for its trio of new electric vans, developed under the Flexis collaboration to meet the evolving needs of last-mile delivery fleets.
Stricter emissions tests for plug-in hybrids to hike up BiK ratings
Company car drivers are being warned of changes to vehicle emissions tests that will hike up tax ratings for plug-in hybrids, closing a loophole.
Yutong to launch electric 7.5-tonne truck in UK
Chinese commercial vehicle manufacturer Yutong is launching a battery powered 7.5-tonne truck in the UK to help fleets go zero emission.
Be.EV’s first NatWest-backed charging hub opens in Hulme
Be.EV has officially launched an ultra-rapid charging hub at Hulme Retail Park, Manchester, marking a milestone.
Gridserve appoints former Ubitricity CEO as new chief
Gridserve has appointed Daniel Kunkel as its new CEO, supercharging growth plans in the UK.
Nissan seeks new partners after Honda merger talks founder
Nissan is in the process of pulling out of merger talks with Honda and looking for a new partner, according to reports.
