Cupra Raval set to bring affordable, driver-focused EV option to UK fleets

Cupra Raval set to bring affordable, driver-focused EV option to UK fleets

John Sootheran

Built on the Volkswagen Group’s new MEB+ platform, the Raval is expected to start from around £22,000, putting it close to rivals like the Renault 5 E-Tech. For fleets, that...

Cupra Raval set to bring affordable, driver-focused EV option to UK fleets

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John Sootheran

Built on the Volkswagen Group’s new MEB+ platform, the Raval is expected to start from around £22,000, putting it close to rivals like the Renault 5 E-Tech. For fleets, that...

Denza Z9 GT pairs high-speed performance with high-speed charging - and there's a fridge

Denza Z9 GT pairs high-speed performance with high-speed charging - and there's a fridge

John Sootheran

BYD is preparing to bring its premium brand Denza to Europe in 2026, led by the Z9 GT – a high-performance EV aiming to tackle two of the biggest barriers...

Denza Z9 GT pairs high-speed performance with high-speed charging - and there's a fridge

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John Sootheran

BYD is preparing to bring its premium brand Denza to Europe in 2026, led by the Z9 GT – a high-performance EV aiming to tackle two of the biggest barriers...

Lepas L6 brings PHEV and EV options to UK fleets later this year

Lepas L6 brings PHEV and EV options to UK fleets later this year

John Sootheran

Chinese brand Lepas has confirmed its second UK model, with the L6 crossover set to arrive later this year as both a plug-in hybrid and fully electric option.

Lepas L6 brings PHEV and EV options to UK fleets later this year

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John Sootheran

Chinese brand Lepas has confirmed its second UK model, with the L6 crossover set to arrive later this year as both a plug-in hybrid and fully electric option.

Autotrader's lease deals of the week - all under £200pm

Autotrader's lease deals of the week - all under £200pm

John Sootheran

Autotrader has highlighted a strong mix of business lease deals this week, with options covering everything from family-friendly SUVs to compact EVs and coupe-style crossovers. 

Autotrader's lease deals of the week - all under £200pm

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John Sootheran

Autotrader has highlighted a strong mix of business lease deals this week, with options covering everything from family-friendly SUVs to compact EVs and coupe-style crossovers. 

Volkswagen launches telematics tool to help cut van downtime

Volkswagen launches telematics tool to help cut van downtime

John Sootheran

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched a new telematics platform designed to help fleets spot maintenance issues earlier and keep vans on the road for longer.

Volkswagen launches telematics tool to help cut van downtime

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John Sootheran

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched a new telematics platform designed to help fleets spot maintenance issues earlier and keep vans on the road for longer.

How proper tyre management cuts downtime and extends asset life – a success story

How proper tyre management cuts downtime and extends asset life – a success story

John Sootheran

Northern Ireland’s Mid and East Antrim Borough Council says a closer focus on tyre selection and lifecycle management has improved uptime across its commercial fleet while extending tyre life.

How proper tyre management cuts downtime and extends asset life – a success story

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John Sootheran

Northern Ireland’s Mid and East Antrim Borough Council says a closer focus on tyre selection and lifecycle management has improved uptime across its commercial fleet while extending tyre life.

Standardised vehicle-grading system to help fleets protect used-EV values

Standardised vehicle-grading system to help fleets protect used-EV values

John Sootheran

A new pan-European vehicle grading standard could help UK fleets manage one of the biggest pressures in today’s market: protecting residual values as more EVs enter the used sector.

Standardised vehicle-grading system to help fleets protect used-EV values

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John Sootheran

A new pan-European vehicle grading standard could help UK fleets manage one of the biggest pressures in today’s market: protecting residual values as more EVs enter the used sector.

Speeding convictions hit four-year high – how to reduce your fleet's risk

Speeding convictions hit four-year high – how to reduce your fleet's risk

John Sootheran

The number of drivers caught speeding has risen sharply, adding fresh pressure on fleets to manage driver behaviour more closely.

Speeding convictions hit four-year high – how to reduce your fleet's risk

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John Sootheran

The number of drivers caught speeding has risen sharply, adding fresh pressure on fleets to manage driver behaviour more closely.

Nearly half of fleets plan driver-risk training as compliance pressures grow

Nearly half of fleets plan driver-risk training as compliance pressures grow

John Sootheran

That's according to a new report from Jaama which found 48% of operators expect to increase spending on driver risk management and behavioural training over the next 12 months. That...

Nearly half of fleets plan driver-risk training as compliance pressures grow

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John Sootheran

That's according to a new report from Jaama which found 48% of operators expect to increase spending on driver risk management and behavioural training over the next 12 months. That...

Could vegetable oil help clean up HGV fleets? Baxi's trial has delivered a 37% emissions reduction

Could vegetable oil help clean up HGV fleets? Baxi's trial has delivered a 37% emissions reduction

John Sootheran

Baxi has reduced emissions from its HGV fleet after switching from diesel to hydrotreated vegetable oil, better known as HVO.

Could vegetable oil help clean up HGV fleets? Baxi's trial has delivered a 37% emissions reduction

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John Sootheran

Baxi has reduced emissions from its HGV fleet after switching from diesel to hydrotreated vegetable oil, better known as HVO.

EV registrations hit record high, but van demand falls behind transition targets

EV registrations hit record high, but van demand falls behind transition targets

John Sootheran

UK new car registrations rose 6.6% in March to 380,627 units, making it the strongest month for the market since 2019 and the biggest month on record for electrified vehicle...

EV registrations hit record high, but van demand falls behind transition targets

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John Sootheran

UK new car registrations rose 6.6% in March to 380,627 units, making it the strongest month for the market since 2019 and the biggest month on record for electrified vehicle...

How Blue Flame cut 60 tonnes of CO2 with an electric van fleet switch

How Blue Flame cut 60 tonnes of CO2 with an electric van fleet switch

John Sootheran

Cornwall-based heating and electrical company Blue Flame Ltd is expecting to save around 60 tonnes of CO2 a year after replacing 20 diesel vans with electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz models.

How Blue Flame cut 60 tonnes of CO2 with an electric van fleet switch

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John Sootheran

Cornwall-based heating and electrical company Blue Flame Ltd is expecting to save around 60 tonnes of CO2 a year after replacing 20 diesel vans with electric Volkswagen ID. Buzz models.

Toyota goes plug-in only with RAV4 - plus confirms price

Toyota goes plug-in only with RAV4 - plus confirms price

John Sootheran

Toyota has confirmed details of the new sixth-generation Toyota RAV4, now offered exclusively as a plug-in hybrid.

Toyota goes plug-in only with RAV4 - plus confirms price

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John Sootheran

Toyota has confirmed details of the new sixth-generation Toyota RAV4, now offered exclusively as a plug-in hybrid.

Kia EV2 is the brand's most affordable SUV yet

Kia EV2 is the brand's most affordable SUV yet

John Sootheran

Kia has confirmed pricing and key details for its new EV2 – a compact electric SUV positioned as an electric alternative to its petrol-powered Kia Stonic.

Kia EV2 is the brand's most affordable SUV yet

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John Sootheran

Kia has confirmed pricing and key details for its new EV2 – a compact electric SUV positioned as an electric alternative to its petrol-powered Kia Stonic.

Freelander returns as electric SUV – but not as a Land Rover

Freelander returns as electric SUV – but not as a Land Rover

John Sootheran

The Freelander name is back, but not in the way many will remember. The new model has been revealed as an electric SUV under a joint venture between Jaguar Land Rover...

Freelander returns as electric SUV – but not as a Land Rover

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John Sootheran

The Freelander name is back, but not in the way many will remember. The new model has been revealed as an electric SUV under a joint venture between Jaguar Land Rover...

World Car of the Year revealed

World Car of the Year revealed

John Sootheran

The BMW iX3 has been named 2026 World Car of the Year, recognising a model that combines long range, fast charging and everyday usability in a format familiar to fleet...

World Car of the Year revealed

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John Sootheran

The BMW iX3 has been named 2026 World Car of the Year, recognising a model that combines long range, fast charging and everyday usability in a format familiar to fleet...