No cab, more cargo: autonomous electric truck concept promises 15% more load space

No cab, more cargo: autonomous electric truck concept promises 15% more load space

John Sootheran

A new autonomous electric truck concept being developed in the UK could give fleets more payload, more cargo space and potentially fewer vehicles on the road, simply by removing the...

No cab, more cargo: autonomous electric truck concept promises 15% more load space

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John Sootheran

A new autonomous electric truck concept being developed in the UK could give fleets more payload, more cargo space and potentially fewer vehicles on the road, simply by removing the...

Used EV values rise for first time in 2026 as fleets gain confidence on residuals

Used EV values rise for first time in 2026 as fleets gain confidence on residuals

John Sootheran

Used EV prices rose faster than any other fuel type in April, marking a potentially significant turning point for fleets after months of concern around falling residual values.

Used EV values rise for first time in 2026 as fleets gain confidence on residuals

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John Sootheran

Used EV prices rose faster than any other fuel type in April, marking a potentially significant turning point for fleets after months of concern around falling residual values.

Microlise bets on AI and EV data as van fleet demands rapidly evolve

Microlise bets on AI and EV data as van fleet demands rapidly evolve

John Sootheran

Microlise says it has added 400 new customers in the past year as it expands beyond traditional HGV telematics and targets growing demand from van fleets navigating electrification, compliance and...

Microlise bets on AI and EV data as van fleet demands rapidly evolve

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John Sootheran

Microlise says it has added 400 new customers in the past year as it expands beyond traditional HGV telematics and targets growing demand from van fleets navigating electrification, compliance and...

Calls for mandatory EV and vehicle technology repair standards

Calls for mandatory EV and vehicle technology repair standards

John Sootheran

As vehicles become increasingly software-driven, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is calling on Government to make formal repair safety standards mandatory across key automotive technologies.

Calls for mandatory EV and vehicle technology repair standards

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John Sootheran

As vehicles become increasingly software-driven, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is calling on Government to make formal repair safety standards mandatory across key automotive technologies.

More fleets are worried about the shift away from petrol and diesel

More fleets are worried about the shift away from petrol and diesel

John Sootheran

Concern about the transition to electric vehicles is rising again among UK fleets, with new research suggesting the industry is becoming increasingly aware of what the 2030 petrol and diesel...

More fleets are worried about the shift away from petrol and diesel

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John Sootheran

Concern about the transition to electric vehicles is rising again among UK fleets, with new research suggesting the industry is becoming increasingly aware of what the 2030 petrol and diesel...

New Skoda Epiq brings genuinely affordable EV motoring closer for fleets

New Skoda Epiq brings genuinely affordable EV motoring closer for fleets

John Sootheran

Skoda has confirmed pricing for its all-new Epiq electric SUV, with the compact EV arriving this July priced from £24,950, making it the cheapest electric Skoda yet and one of...

New Skoda Epiq brings genuinely affordable EV motoring closer for fleets

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John Sootheran

Skoda has confirmed pricing for its all-new Epiq electric SUV, with the compact EV arriving this July priced from £24,950, making it the cheapest electric Skoda yet and one of...

Why battery storage could become essential for the future of public EV charging

Why battery storage could become essential for the future of public EV charging

John Sootheran

That’s why InstaVolt’s latest rollout of battery energy storage systems (BESS) matters. The charging provider has opened five new battery-backed charging sites and plans to add 20 more before the...

Why battery storage could become essential for the future of public EV charging

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John Sootheran

That’s why InstaVolt’s latest rollout of battery energy storage systems (BESS) matters. The charging provider has opened five new battery-backed charging sites and plans to add 20 more before the...

Fleet leaders warn cost pressure and EV policy uncertainty are the defining issues for 2026

Fleet leaders warn cost pressure and EV policy uncertainty are the defining issues for 2026

John Sootheran

Decarbonisation, rising costs and the growing role of AI were all highlighted as major priorities for fleets at this year’s Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) Annual Conference.

Fleet leaders warn cost pressure and EV policy uncertainty are the defining issues for 2026

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John Sootheran

Decarbonisation, rising costs and the growing role of AI were all highlighted as major priorities for fleets at this year’s Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) Annual Conference.

Used EV demand hits record levels as more drivers look for lower running costs

Used EV demand hits record levels as more drivers look for lower running costs

John Sootheran

The used electric car market has hit another milestone, with battery electric vehicle sales rising 32% in the first quarter of 2026 according to new Society of Motor Manufacturers and...

Used EV demand hits record levels as more drivers look for lower running costs

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John Sootheran

The used electric car market has hit another milestone, with battery electric vehicle sales rising 32% in the first quarter of 2026 according to new Society of Motor Manufacturers and...

Fleets are increasingly treating workplace charging as the safest EV option

Fleets are increasingly treating workplace charging as the safest EV option

John Sootheran

Fresh research from Arval suggests fleets are increasingly prioritising workplace charging over both home and public charging as electric vehicle adoption grows.

Fleets are increasingly treating workplace charging as the safest EV option

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John Sootheran

Fresh research from Arval suggests fleets are increasingly prioritising workplace charging over both home and public charging as electric vehicle adoption grows.

Chery says it wants to become “a citizen of the UK”

Chery says it wants to become “a citizen of the UK”

John Sootheran

Speaking at the company’s international business summit in China, Chery chairman Yin Tongyue said the brand wants to become “a citizen of the UK”, with plans that could eventually include...

Chery says it wants to become “a citizen of the UK”

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John Sootheran

Speaking at the company’s international business summit in China, Chery chairman Yin Tongyue said the brand wants to become “a citizen of the UK”, with plans that could eventually include...

Vehicle-to-grid car sharing trial shows EVs could become part of the energy system

Vehicle-to-grid car sharing trial shows EVs could become part of the energy system

John Sootheran

One of the biggest long-term questions around EVs has always been whether cars could eventually do more than simply consume electricity.

Vehicle-to-grid car sharing trial shows EVs could become part of the energy system

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John Sootheran

One of the biggest long-term questions around EVs has always been whether cars could eventually do more than simply consume electricity.

UK public EV charging network surpasses major milestone

UK public EV charging network surpasses major milestone

John Sootheran

The UK’s public EV charging network has surpassed 120,000 chargers for the first time, with ultra-rapid charging continuing to show the strongest growth.

UK public EV charging network surpasses major milestone

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John Sootheran

The UK’s public EV charging network has surpassed 120,000 chargers for the first time, with ultra-rapid charging continuing to show the strongest growth.

Vehicle theft law welcomed as fleets face growing concerns over organised crime

Vehicle theft law welcomed as fleets face growing concerns over organised crime

John Sootheran

New legislation targeting electronic vehicle theft tools has been welcomed by Thatcham Research, with the industry arguing it could help police intervene earlier against organised criminal gangs.

Vehicle theft law welcomed as fleets face growing concerns over organised crime

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John Sootheran

New legislation targeting electronic vehicle theft tools has been welcomed by Thatcham Research, with the industry arguing it could help police intervene earlier against organised criminal gangs.

Fleet downtime falls to lowest level since Covid, epyx data shows

Fleet downtime falls to lowest level since Covid, epyx data shows

John Sootheran

Figures from the company’s 1link Service Network platform show vehicles spent an average of 1.46 days off road for service, maintenance and repair (SMR) work in January 2026, 1.47 days...

Fleet downtime falls to lowest level since Covid, epyx data shows

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John Sootheran

Figures from the company’s 1link Service Network platform show vehicles spent an average of 1.46 days off road for service, maintenance and repair (SMR) work in January 2026, 1.47 days...

Chinese brands are no longer “emerging” in the UK car market

Chinese brands are no longer “emerging” in the UK car market

John Sootheran

Chinese manufacturers are rapidly moving from curious newcomers to major players in the UK fleet and EV market, and the latest registration figures show just how quickly that shift is...

Chinese brands are no longer “emerging” in the UK car market

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John Sootheran

Chinese manufacturers are rapidly moving from curious newcomers to major players in the UK fleet and EV market, and the latest registration figures show just how quickly that shift is...