More EVs qualify for £3,750 grant as Mini and Renault join top tier

More EVs qualify for £3,750 grant as Mini and Renault join top tier

John Sootheran

Fleet operators now have more sub-£37k electric options eligible for the Government’s highest-rate EV grant, following the addition of four new models: the Alpine A290, Mini Countryman, Renault 4 and...

More EVs qualify for £3,750 grant as Mini and Renault join top tier

News
John Sootheran

Fleet operators now have more sub-£37k electric options eligible for the Government’s highest-rate EV grant, following the addition of four new models: the Alpine A290, Mini Countryman, Renault 4 and...

Carwow's deals of the week

Carwow's deals of the week

John Sootheran

This week’s top-rated Carwow lease deals span petrol, hybrid and seven-seat family SUVs — each with strong availability and excellent value according to Carwow’s scoring algorithm.

Carwow's deals of the week

News
John Sootheran

This week’s top-rated Carwow lease deals span petrol, hybrid and seven-seat family SUVs — each with strong availability and excellent value according to Carwow’s scoring algorithm.

HMRC cuts home-charging rate as new mileage reimbursement guidance takes effect

HMRC cuts home-charging rate as new mileage reimbursement guidance takes effect

John Sootheran

HMRC has released its latest Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) and Advisory Electric Rates (AERs) for company car mileage claims, with changes applying from 1 December. Petrol, diesel and LPG rates...

HMRC cuts home-charging rate as new mileage reimbursement guidance takes effect

News
John Sootheran

HMRC has released its latest Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) and Advisory Electric Rates (AERs) for company car mileage claims, with changes applying from 1 December. Petrol, diesel and LPG rates...

New car review – BMW 3 Series

New car review – BMW 3 Series

John Sootheran

BMW’s iconic executive saloon remains the driver’s choice in its class, combining superb handling, refined engines and cutting-edge tech. The 3 Series is the benchmark for premium fleet cars

New car review – BMW 3 Series

News
John Sootheran

BMW’s iconic executive saloon remains the driver’s choice in its class, combining superb handling, refined engines and cutting-edge tech. The 3 Series is the benchmark for premium fleet cars

Nine Major Budget Changes for Fleets, Explained — With Voices from Across the Sector

Nine Major Budget Changes for Fleets, Explained — With Voices from Across the Sector

ian richardson

The Autumn Budget delivered one of the most consequential sets of policy changes for fleet sustainability in recent years. While the Government used the moment to introduce long-anticipated taxation changes...

Nine Major Budget Changes for Fleets, Explained — With Voices from Across the Sector

Analysis
ian richardson

The Autumn Budget delivered one of the most consequential sets of policy changes for fleet sustainability in recent years. While the Government used the moment to introduce long-anticipated taxation changes...

Mercedes-Benz opens orders for 469-mile electric CLA Shooting Brake

Mercedes-Benz opens orders for 469-mile electric CLA Shooting Brake

John Sootheran

Mercedes-Benz has begun taking UK orders for its first fully electric estate, the CLA Shooting Brake, offering one of the longest driving ranges of any BEV in its class. The...

Mercedes-Benz opens orders for 469-mile electric CLA Shooting Brake

News
John Sootheran

Mercedes-Benz has begun taking UK orders for its first fully electric estate, the CLA Shooting Brake, offering one of the longest driving ranges of any BEV in its class. The...

UK vehicle output falls 30.9% as cyber disruption continues — EV production the only area showing growth

UK vehicle output falls 30.9% as cyber disruption continues — EV production the only area showing...

John Sootheran

UK vehicle manufacturing dropped -30.9% in October, with 62,116 cars and vans built, according to new SMMT figures.

UK vehicle output falls 30.9% as cyber disruption continues — EV production the only area showing...

News
John Sootheran

UK vehicle manufacturing dropped -30.9% in October, with 62,116 cars and vans built, according to new SMMT figures.

LCV MOT failures now twice as high as cars — and the tools fleets can use to close the gap

LCV MOT failures now twice as high as cars — and the tools fleets can use to close the gap

John Sootheran

Light commercial vehicles are failing their first MOT at more than double the rate of cars, according to new data from TyreSafe and fleet risk specialist Verifleet — raising concerns...

LCV MOT failures now twice as high as cars — and the tools fleets can use to close the gap

News
John Sootheran

Light commercial vehicles are failing their first MOT at more than double the rate of cars, according to new data from TyreSafe and fleet risk specialist Verifleet — raising concerns...

How Shine cut emissions by 96% — and the data model they used to get there

How Shine cut emissions by 96% — and the data model they used to get there

John Sootheran

Shine, part of AutoProtect Group, has completed a data-led vehicle review with Fleet Alliance that resulted in its first deployment of plug-in hybrids. After a whole-life cost assessment across multiple...

How Shine cut emissions by 96% — and the data model they used to get there

Insights
John Sootheran

Shine, part of AutoProtect Group, has completed a data-led vehicle review with Fleet Alliance that resulted in its first deployment of plug-in hybrids. After a whole-life cost assessment across multiple...

Cubic3, the connectivity partner behind Audi and Škoda, brings cross-border FleetWallet3 to UK fleets

Cubic3, the connectivity partner behind Audi and Škoda, brings cross-border FleetWallet3 to UK fl...

John Sootheran

Cubic3 — the connected-vehicle software supplier behind Audi’s global infotainment platform and Škoda’s data-rich connected services — is preparing a UK launch for FleetWallet3, its AI-enabled in-vehicle payments system now...

Cubic3, the connectivity partner behind Audi and Škoda, brings cross-border FleetWallet3 to UK fl...

News
John Sootheran

Cubic3 — the connected-vehicle software supplier behind Audi’s global infotainment platform and Škoda’s data-rich connected services — is preparing a UK launch for FleetWallet3, its AI-enabled in-vehicle payments system now...

Autumn Budget 2025: Government Confirms Major Tax Reforms to the Motability Scheme

Autumn Budget 2025: Government Confirms Major Tax Reforms to the Motability Scheme

ian richardson

The Autumn Budget 2025 has confirmed a series of significant tax reforms to the Motability Scheme, marking one of the most substantial programme changes in recent years. The Government said...

Autumn Budget 2025: Government Confirms Major Tax Reforms to the Motability Scheme

News
ian richardson

The Autumn Budget 2025 has confirmed a series of significant tax reforms to the Motability Scheme, marking one of the most substantial programme changes in recent years. The Government said...

Autumn Budget 2025: Government Confirms Temporary BiK Relief for Plug-in Hybrids

Autumn Budget 2025: Government Confirms Temporary BiK Relief for Plug-in Hybrids

ian richardson

The Government has confirmed a temporary easement to prevent steep Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax increases for plug-in hybrid company cars, following concerns that new emissions testing rules would significantly raise CO₂...

Autumn Budget 2025: Government Confirms Temporary BiK Relief for Plug-in Hybrids

News
ian richardson

The Government has confirmed a temporary easement to prevent steep Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax increases for plug-in hybrid company cars, following concerns that new emissions testing rules would significantly raise CO₂...

Analysis - Government proposals for self-reported mileage model for eVED mileage-based taxation revealed

Analysis - Government proposals for self-reported mileage model for eVED mileage-based taxation r...

ian richardson

The Government has published detailed proposals for its new electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) system, confirming that drivers will be required to estimate and self-report their mileage, with annual audits...

Analysis - Government proposals for self-reported mileage model for eVED mileage-based taxation r...

News
ian richardson

The Government has published detailed proposals for its new electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) system, confirming that drivers will be required to estimate and self-report their mileage, with annual audits...

Breaking News - Government outlines proposed process for ‘eVED’ mileage-based taxation

Breaking News - Government outlines proposed process for ‘eVED’ mileage-based taxation

ian richardson

The Government has revealed proposals for its new electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) —and it’s not the digital system many expected. Instead, drivers will estimate their mileage upfront, pay based...

Breaking News - Government outlines proposed process for ‘eVED’ mileage-based taxation

News
ian richardson

The Government has revealed proposals for its new electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) —and it’s not the digital system many expected. Instead, drivers will estimate their mileage upfront, pay based...

Autumn budget: the fleet industry responds

Autumn budget: the fleet industry responds

John Sootheran

The Autumn Budget has landed, prompting fresh questions for fleets on costs, electrification and policy stability. FleetWise has gathered industry reaction to the Chancellor’s measures.

Autumn budget: the fleet industry responds

News
John Sootheran

The Autumn Budget has landed, prompting fresh questions for fleets on costs, electrification and policy stability. FleetWise has gathered industry reaction to the Chancellor’s measures.

Carwow's deals of the week

Carwow's deals of the week

John Sootheran

SEAT Ibiza FR – from £208.87 per month A well-equipped supermini with sporty styling, the SEAT Ibiza FR offers an efficient 1.0-litre petrol engine and smooth automatic gearbox. On a...

Carwow's deals of the week

News
John Sootheran

SEAT Ibiza FR – from £208.87 per month A well-equipped supermini with sporty styling, the SEAT Ibiza FR offers an efficient 1.0-litre petrol engine and smooth automatic gearbox. On a...