New Nissan EVs announced for 2025

New Nissan EVs announced for 2025

John Sootheran

Nissan is relaunching the Micra, Leaf and Juke as next-generation electric models, as part of its European electrification strategy.

New Nissan EVs announced for 2025

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John Sootheran

Nissan is relaunching the Micra, Leaf and Juke as next-generation electric models, as part of its European electrification strategy.

Total Recall? Ermmm… not likely

Total Recall? Ermmm… not likely

John Sootheran

Over 3.2 million cars and vans recalled for safety issues between 2018 and 2023 were never taken in for repairs, according to new data obtained via a Freedom of Information...

Total Recall? Ermmm… not likely

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John Sootheran

Over 3.2 million cars and vans recalled for safety issues between 2018 and 2023 were never taken in for repairs, according to new data obtained via a Freedom of Information...

Public charges deliver as little as 37% of advertised speed!

Public charges deliver as little as 37% of advertised speed!

John Sootheran

Electric vehicle drivers using public charging points are often getting much slower charging speeds than expected, according to What Car? research.

Public charges deliver as little as 37% of advertised speed!

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John Sootheran

Electric vehicle drivers using public charging points are often getting much slower charging speeds than expected, according to What Car? research.

Plugging in an V charger

Wex rolls-out new EV-charging platform in Europe

John Sootheran

A new electric vehicle (EV) charging platform for commercial fleets is being introduced across Europe. Already live in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and France, it will launch in the...

Wex rolls-out new EV-charging platform in Europe

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John Sootheran

A new electric vehicle (EV) charging platform for commercial fleets is being introduced across Europe. Already live in Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg and France, it will launch in the...

Tyre-wear league revealed by Kwik Fit

Tyre-wear league revealed by Kwik Fit

John Sootheran

Kwik Fit has identified the cars and brands that experience the most tyre wear.Topping the list, by a wide margin, is the Tesla Model 3, which led the rankings in...

Tyre-wear league revealed by Kwik Fit

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John Sootheran

Kwik Fit has identified the cars and brands that experience the most tyre wear.Topping the list, by a wide margin, is the Tesla Model 3, which led the rankings in...

High-mileage drivers shun driver-safety tech

High-mileage drivers shun driver-safety tech

John Sootheran

Only a quarter of high-mileage business drivers regularly use advanced driver assistance systems, aka ADAS, despite their potential to reduce collisions.

High-mileage drivers shun driver-safety tech

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John Sootheran

Only a quarter of high-mileage business drivers regularly use advanced driver assistance systems, aka ADAS, despite their potential to reduce collisions.

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.