DreamLease salary sacrifice deals of the week

DreamLease salary sacrifice deals of the week

John Sootheran

Here are three of the most attractive salary sacrifice EV deals currently available through Dream Lease, covering everything from a budget-friendly city runabout to a spacious electric SUV. If you’re looking...

DreamLease salary sacrifice deals of the week

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John Sootheran

Here are three of the most attractive salary sacrifice EV deals currently available through Dream Lease, covering everything from a budget-friendly city runabout to a spacious electric SUV. If you’re looking...

Renault aims for premium-level EV range with next-gen 466-mile platform

Renault aims for premium-level EV range with next-gen 466-mile platform

John Sootheran

A 466-mile range would also move Renault into territory currently dominated by much more expensive EVs. The luxury Mercedes-Benz EQS offers around 481 miles WLTP, while the Tesla Model S...

Renault aims for premium-level EV range with next-gen 466-mile platform

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John Sootheran

A 466-mile range would also move Renault into territory currently dominated by much more expensive EVs. The luxury Mercedes-Benz EQS offers around 481 miles WLTP, while the Tesla Model S...

Europcar adds Jaecoo 7 PHEV to rental fleet

Europcar adds Jaecoo 7 PHEV to rental fleet

John Sootheran

The mid-size SUV combines a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine with an 18.3kWh battery and electric motor, delivering up to 56 miles of electric-only driving and a combined range of up...

Europcar adds Jaecoo 7 PHEV to rental fleet

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John Sootheran

The mid-size SUV combines a 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine with an 18.3kWh battery and electric motor, delivering up to 56 miles of electric-only driving and a combined range of up...

Chery Tiggo 4 at a tad under £20k

Chery Tiggo 4 at a tad under £20k

John Sootheran

Starting from £19,995, the Tiggo 4 CSH is the brand’s first full-hybrid model in the UK and sits in the competitive B-SUV segment – the same part of the market...

Chery Tiggo 4 at a tad under £20k

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John Sootheran

Starting from £19,995, the Tiggo 4 CSH is the brand’s first full-hybrid model in the UK and sits in the competitive B-SUV segment – the same part of the market...

Nissan Leaf named Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2026

Nissan Leaf named Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2026

John Sootheran

The Nissan Leaf has been named the Supreme Winner of the 2026 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year, following a final vote by a global panel of 86 women motoring...

Nissan Leaf named Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2026

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John Sootheran

The Nissan Leaf has been named the Supreme Winner of the 2026 Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year, following a final vote by a global panel of 86 women motoring...

Luxurious and very-fast charging: DENZA set to gain BYD FLASH Charge tech

Luxurious and very-fast charging: DENZA set to gain BYD FLASH Charge tech

John Sootheran

After unveiling its FLASH Charging technology and Blade Battery 2.0 last week, BYD has confirmed the first vehicle that will bring the system to European roads.

Luxurious and very-fast charging: DENZA set to gain BYD FLASH Charge tech

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John Sootheran

After unveiling its FLASH Charging technology and Blade Battery 2.0 last week, BYD has confirmed the first vehicle that will bring the system to European roads.

What we know about the EU's 'Made in Europe' rules

What we know about the EU's 'Made in Europe' rules

John Sootheran

Plans from the European Commission to prioritise EU-made products in public funding and procurement could have major implications for the UK automotive sector – and potentially for fleets that rely...

What we know about the EU's 'Made in Europe' rules

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John Sootheran

Plans from the European Commission to prioritise EU-made products in public funding and procurement could have major implications for the UK automotive sector – and potentially for fleets that rely...

CUPRA updates Born EV with new tech, safety and up to 372-mile range

CUPRA updates Born EV with new tech, safety and up to 372-mile range

John Sootheran

CUPRA has refreshed its all-electric Born, introducing updated design, improved driver technology and new safety systems aimed at enhancing everyday usability for EV drivers and fleets.

CUPRA updates Born EV with new tech, safety and up to 372-mile range

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John Sootheran

CUPRA has refreshed its all-electric Born, introducing updated design, improved driver technology and new safety systems aimed at enhancing everyday usability for EV drivers and fleets.

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for managing grey fleet risk

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for managing grey fleet risk

John Sootheran

1. Establish a formal grey fleet policy Start with a clear policy explaining when employees can use personal vehicles for work and what documentation must be provided. This typically includes:...

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for managing grey fleet risk

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John Sootheran

1. Establish a formal grey fleet policy Start with a clear policy explaining when employees can use personal vehicles for work and what documentation must be provided. This typically includes:...

Better Fleet: What works when grey fleet compliance is taken seriously

Better Fleet: What works when grey fleet compliance is taken seriously

John Sootheran

Organisations that manage grey fleet effectively tend to follow the same principle: treat grey fleet as part of the fleet, not an exception to it. That starts with clear internal expectations.

Better Fleet: What works when grey fleet compliance is taken seriously

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John Sootheran

Organisations that manage grey fleet effectively tend to follow the same principle: treat grey fleet as part of the fleet, not an exception to it. That starts with clear internal expectations.

Better Fleet: Why grey fleet compliance remains a hidden risk

Better Fleet: Why grey fleet compliance remains a hidden risk

John Sootheran

When employees use their own cars for work journeys, employers still carry legal responsibility for ensuring those journeys are safe and compliant. The same duty of care that applies to...

Better Fleet: Why grey fleet compliance remains a hidden risk

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John Sootheran

When employees use their own cars for work journeys, employers still carry legal responsibility for ensuring those journeys are safe and compliant. The same duty of care that applies to...

Insurance for Chinese EVs: what fleets should know

Insurance for Chinese EVs: what fleets should know

John Sootheran

Recent headlines have suggested that some Chinese cars are difficult to insure in the UK. However, manufacturers and insurers say the issue is often linked to any new entrant brand,...

Insurance for Chinese EVs: what fleets should know

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John Sootheran

Recent headlines have suggested that some Chinese cars are difficult to insure in the UK. However, manufacturers and insurers say the issue is often linked to any new entrant brand,...

Telematics provider cuts speeding by 88% and accidents by 66%

Telematics provider cuts speeding by 88% and accidents by 66%

John Sootheran

Mechanical and electrical contractor Blackbourne Integrated M&E has significantly improved fleet safety and efficiency after introducing telematics across its service vans.

Telematics provider cuts speeding by 88% and accidents by 66%

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John Sootheran

Mechanical and electrical contractor Blackbourne Integrated M&E has significantly improved fleet safety and efficiency after introducing telematics across its service vans.

New framework aims to stop EVs being written off unnecessarily

New framework aims to stop EVs being written off unnecessarily

John Sootheran

Thatcham Research has launched a new EV Blueprint designed to reduce the number of electric vehicles written off after relatively minor accidents – an issue that is increasingly affecting fleet...

New framework aims to stop EVs being written off unnecessarily

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John Sootheran

Thatcham Research has launched a new EV Blueprint designed to reduce the number of electric vehicles written off after relatively minor accidents – an issue that is increasingly affecting fleet...

UK car market: best February in 22 years

UK car market: best February in 22 years

John Sootheran

That's according to the lastest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. 

UK car market: best February in 22 years

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John Sootheran

That's according to the lastest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. 

Pullman launches ‘rapid workshop’ model to speed up fleet maintenance

Pullman launches ‘rapid workshop’ model to speed up fleet maintenance

John Sootheran

Pullman Fleet Solutions has introduced a new rapid maintenance unit (RMU) model designed to bring fully operational fleet workshops online in a matter of weeks.

Pullman launches ‘rapid workshop’ model to speed up fleet maintenance

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John Sootheran

Pullman Fleet Solutions has introduced a new rapid maintenance unit (RMU) model designed to bring fully operational fleet workshops online in a matter of weeks.