Speed trumps aircon when it comes to EV energy loss – Geotab

Speed trumps aircon when it comes to EV energy loss – Geotab

John Sootheran

Geotab has analysed over 3,000,000 anonymised electric vehicle trips to see how speed and temperature affect EV energy use. The results show that higher speeds have a far greater impact...

Speed trumps aircon when it comes to EV energy loss – Geotab

John Sootheran

Geotab has analysed over 3,000,000 anonymised electric vehicle trips to see how speed and temperature affect EV energy use. The results show that higher speeds have a far greater impact...

UK fleets are falling behind on the road to electrification

Alphabet GB (GB) reveals that UK fleets are falling behind on the road to electrification

ian richardson

A new study from leasing and mobility provider Alphabet GB (GB) reveals that UK fleets are falling behind on the road to electrification—just as Net Zero Week kicks off. According...

Alphabet GB (GB) reveals that UK fleets are falling behind on the road to electrification

ian richardson

A new study from leasing and mobility provider Alphabet GB (GB) reveals that UK fleets are falling behind on the road to electrification—just as Net Zero Week kicks off. According...

Company car driver

Company car numbers surge as EVs and Salary Sacrifice drive growth

John Sootheran

The number of employees paying company car tax has risen to 840,000 in 2023/24 – an increase of 80,000 year-on-year, or 10.5%, according to new HMRC figures. This builds on...

Company car numbers surge as EVs and Salary Sacrifice drive growth

John Sootheran

The number of employees paying company car tax has risen to 840,000 in 2023/24 – an increase of 80,000 year-on-year, or 10.5%, according to new HMRC figures. This builds on...

WSG reveals most common and costly van faults

WSG reveals most common and costly van faults

John Sootheran

Warrant Solutions Group reveal the most common and costly van faults over the last 12 months.Alternators are the most commonly claimed-for part under UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) extended warranties,...

WSG reveals most common and costly van faults

John Sootheran

Warrant Solutions Group reveal the most common and costly van faults over the last 12 months.Alternators are the most commonly claimed-for part under UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) extended warranties,...

Zemo report

Missing net-zero fast-tracking policies unveiled – Zemo

John Sootheran

Zemo Partnership has today launched a new report outlining the policies needed to fast-track the UK’s transition to net zero transport. Titled Decarbonising UK Road Transport: Map of Missing Policies,...

Missing net-zero fast-tracking policies unveiled – Zemo

John Sootheran

Zemo Partnership has today launched a new report outlining the policies needed to fast-track the UK’s transition to net zero transport. Titled Decarbonising UK Road Transport: Map of Missing Policies,...

What are the 100 most-trusted brands in fleet? – 360 Media Group

What are the 100 most-trusted brands in fleet? – 360 Media Group

John Sootheran

We asked 400 fleet managers which suppliers they trust most, and how that trust affects buying decisions. Their feedback has shaped the Spring 2025 edition of 100 Trusted Brands in...

What are the 100 most-trusted brands in fleet? – 360 Media Group

John Sootheran

We asked 400 fleet managers which suppliers they trust most, and how that trust affects buying decisions. Their feedback has shaped the Spring 2025 edition of 100 Trusted Brands in...

Latest Automotive Sales Figures

Latest Automotive Sales Figures

John Sootheran

A quick round-up of SMMT data reveals the latest (May 2025) sales figures in the automotive sector.

Latest Automotive Sales Figures

John Sootheran

A quick round-up of SMMT data reveals the latest (May 2025) sales figures in the automotive sector.

87% of professional drivers have driven tired

87% of professional drivers have driven tired

John Sootheran

A Uswitch survey has found that 87% of professional drivers in the UK admit to driving while tired, despite 94% understanding the dangers, such as slower reaction times and impaired...

87% of professional drivers have driven tired

John Sootheran

A Uswitch survey has found that 87% of professional drivers in the UK admit to driving while tired, despite 94% understanding the dangers, such as slower reaction times and impaired...

Hidden diabetes risk among commercial drivers

Hidden diabetes risk among commercial drivers

John Sootheran

A new report has raised alarm over a growing diabetes risk among commercial drivers, warning of serious implications for road safety and supply chain stability. Titled Hiding in Plain Sight:...

Hidden diabetes risk among commercial drivers

John Sootheran

A new report has raised alarm over a growing diabetes risk among commercial drivers, warning of serious implications for road safety and supply chain stability. Titled Hiding in Plain Sight:...

Used-EV prices drop below ICE equivalents

Used-EV prices drop below ICE equivalents

John Sootheran

Used electric vehicle prices have now dipped below those of comparable petrol and diesel cars, as demand patterns shift across the used car market. According to Auto Trader, demand for...

Used-EV prices drop below ICE equivalents

John Sootheran

Used electric vehicle prices have now dipped below those of comparable petrol and diesel cars, as demand patterns shift across the used car market. According to Auto Trader, demand for...

Government failing its own electric fleet commitment

Government failing its own electric fleet commitment

John Sootheran

Only 15% of vehicles in the central Government fleet are fully electric, falling well short of its own electrification targets, according to new figures. While 22% of its cars are...

Government failing its own electric fleet commitment

John Sootheran

Only 15% of vehicles in the central Government fleet are fully electric, falling well short of its own electrification targets, according to new figures. While 22% of its cars are...

RAC research reveals driver-distraction risks

RAC research reveals driver-distraction risks

John Sootheran

New RAC research reveals a stark gap between what drivers think distracts them and what actually leads to mistakes behind the wheel. Almost two-thirds (63%) of drivers admit to having...

RAC research reveals driver-distraction risks

John Sootheran

New RAC research reveals a stark gap between what drivers think distracts them and what actually leads to mistakes behind the wheel. Almost two-thirds (63%) of drivers admit to having...