Most-stolen vans revealed in DVLA report

Most-stolen vans revealed in DVLA report

John Sootheran

A van is stolen every 46 minutes, according to new DVLA data. Find out more in the news story

Most-stolen vans revealed in DVLA report

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John Sootheran

A van is stolen every 46 minutes, according to new DVLA data. Find out more in the news story

Biggest obstacle to EV adoption is cost –  Zenith

Biggest obstacle to EV adoption is cost – Zenith

John Sootheran

New research from lease firm, Zenith, shows that cost is now the biggest barrier to EV ownership, not range.

Biggest obstacle to EV adoption is cost – Zenith

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John Sootheran

New research from lease firm, Zenith, shows that cost is now the biggest barrier to EV ownership, not range.

Fleetcheck Enterprise

Fleetcheck's new management platform for large fleets

John Sootheran

Fleetcheck is launching its first fleet management product designed specifically for large operators. The Fleetcheck Enterprise platform is aimed at corporate users, vehicle leasing firms, and major fleet operators, offering...

Fleetcheck's new management platform for large fleets

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John Sootheran

Fleetcheck is launching its first fleet management product designed specifically for large operators. The Fleetcheck Enterprise platform is aimed at corporate users, vehicle leasing firms, and major fleet operators, offering...

Is your fleet Zero-ready? Ask Dynamon

Is your fleet Zero-ready? Ask Dynamon

John Sootheran

Dynamon’s Zero planning software has identified that 50% of Transport for London’s 962-vehicle engineering service fleet could switch to electric power.  

Is your fleet Zero-ready? Ask Dynamon

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John Sootheran

Dynamon’s Zero planning software has identified that 50% of Transport for London’s 962-vehicle engineering service fleet could switch to electric power.  

Europcar price matches EV and ICE hire cars

Europcar price matches EV and ICE hire cars

John Sootheran

Europcar Mobility Group UK has priced-matched rental for electric vehicles and their petrol or diesel equivalents, for business account holders. From April 2025, companies will be able to rent EVs...

Europcar price matches EV and ICE hire cars

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John Sootheran

Europcar Mobility Group UK has priced-matched rental for electric vehicles and their petrol or diesel equivalents, for business account holders. From April 2025, companies will be able to rent EVs...

New Merc with 500-mile range (well, nearly)

New Merc with 500-mile range (well, nearly)

John Sootheran

Mercedes has unveiled the new CLA, including an electric version capable of up to 492 miles on a single charge. The four-door coupe retains its sleek design but is now...

New Merc with 500-mile range (well, nearly)

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John Sootheran

Mercedes has unveiled the new CLA, including an electric version capable of up to 492 miles on a single charge. The four-door coupe retains its sleek design but is now...

VW's titchy EV will be priced under £17,000

VW's titchy EV will be priced under £17,000

John Sootheran

Volkswagen has unveiled the ID EVERY1 concept, previewing its new entry-level electric car with a target price of under £17,000. Expected to be called the ID 1, it will succeed...

VW's titchy EV will be priced under £17,000

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John Sootheran

Volkswagen has unveiled the ID EVERY1 concept, previewing its new entry-level electric car with a target price of under £17,000. Expected to be called the ID 1, it will succeed...

Alphabet launches fleet emissions and management tool

Alphabet launches fleet emissions and management tool

John Sootheran

Alphabet has launched a web-based sustainability management platform designed to help fleets manage their net zero journey and meet mandatory emissions reporting requirements.  

Alphabet launches fleet emissions and management tool

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John Sootheran

Alphabet has launched a web-based sustainability management platform designed to help fleets manage their net zero journey and meet mandatory emissions reporting requirements.  

working out BiK calculations

Fleets must prepare for BiK payroll changes

John Sootheran

By April 2026, all UK employers must payroll Benefits-in-Kind (BiK), bringing an end to the traditional P11D process. While this move promises a more transparent and modern approach to taxation,...

Fleets must prepare for BiK payroll changes

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John Sootheran

By April 2026, all UK employers must payroll Benefits-in-Kind (BiK), bringing an end to the traditional P11D process. While this move promises a more transparent and modern approach to taxation,...

PHEV recharging

New emissions' limits may affect salary sacrifice

John Sootheran

Employers are being advised that some plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) ordered through salary sacrifice schemes may no longer qualify for the benefit due to stricter emissions testing.  

New emissions' limits may affect salary sacrifice

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John Sootheran

Employers are being advised that some plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) ordered through salary sacrifice schemes may no longer qualify for the benefit due to stricter emissions testing.  

Kerbocharge – one solution to on-street parking.

£40m councils boost for EV owners without driveways

John Sootheran

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced new funding from the £381 million Local EV Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund to support drivers without off-street parking. The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP)...

£40m councils boost for EV owners without driveways

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John Sootheran

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced new funding from the £381 million Local EV Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund to support drivers without off-street parking. The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP)...

Warranty firm reveals 'most reliable vans'

Warranty firm reveals 'most reliable vans'

John Sootheran

Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) has analysed claim rates to determine the most reliable light commercial vehicles (LCVs). Using data from 1,000 warranty claims, WSG identified the Renault Master as the...

Warranty firm reveals 'most reliable vans'

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John Sootheran

Warranty Solutions Group (WSG) has analysed claim rates to determine the most reliable light commercial vehicles (LCVs). Using data from 1,000 warranty claims, WSG identified the Renault Master as the...

Fleet cars lined up

How VED tax changes may affect your fleet – Mercia Fleet Management

John Sootheran

Fleet operators are reconsidering their replacement cycles due to upcoming tax changes, says Mercia Fleet Management. The combination of new vehicle excise duty (VED) rates from April and falling electric...

How VED tax changes may affect your fleet – Mercia Fleet Management

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John Sootheran

Fleet operators are reconsidering their replacement cycles due to upcoming tax changes, says Mercia Fleet Management. The combination of new vehicle excise duty (VED) rates from April and falling electric...

KIA PV5 electric van

Kia reveals new EVs

John Sootheran

Kia has unveiled the EV4, PV5, and Concept EV2 at its 2025 EV Day in Tarragona, Spain, marking the next phase in its electrification strategy. These models demonstrate Kia’s ambition...

Kia reveals new EVs

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John Sootheran

Kia has unveiled the EV4, PV5, and Concept EV2 at its 2025 EV Day in Tarragona, Spain, marking the next phase in its electrification strategy. These models demonstrate Kia’s ambition...

Conway utility trucks with Samsara telematics

Fleet Reduces Accidents by 20% with Samsara

John Sootheran

This initiative has significantly improved driver performance and vehicle maintenance. Between March 2023 and March 2024, ‘light speeding’ dropped from 2.7% to 0.6%, while ‘moderate speeding’ reduced from 1% to...

Fleet Reduces Accidents by 20% with Samsara

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John Sootheran

This initiative has significantly improved driver performance and vehicle maintenance. Between March 2023 and March 2024, ‘light speeding’ dropped from 2.7% to 0.6%, while ‘moderate speeding’ reduced from 1% to...

Geotab helps fleets to be proactive

Geotab helps fleets to be proactive

John Sootheran

Geotab, a global leader in connected transportation solutions, has introduced two new products to help UK fleet managers shift from reactive to proactive management. The launch of Driver Risk Insights...

Geotab helps fleets to be proactive

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John Sootheran

Geotab, a global leader in connected transportation solutions, has introduced two new products to help UK fleet managers shift from reactive to proactive management. The launch of Driver Risk Insights...