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Octopus launches 'Charge', its cheap and green home-charging solution

Octopus launches 'Charge', its cheap and green home-charging solution

John Sootheran

Octopus Energy has launched its first in-house home EV charger, Octopus Charge, initially available exclusively to customers of Octopus Electric Vehicles. The smart charger integrates with the Octopus Energy app...

Octopus launches 'Charge', its cheap and green home-charging solution

John Sootheran

Octopus Energy has launched its first in-house home EV charger, Octopus Charge, initially available exclusively to customers of Octopus Electric Vehicles. The smart charger integrates with the Octopus Energy app...

Flex Model Choice, Europcar's long-term hire option for business

Flex Model Choice, Europcar's long-term hire option for business

John Sootheran

Europcar Mobility Group UK has launched Flex Model Choice, a new long-term rental solution designed for businesses running electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The service offers access to specific models...

Flex Model Choice, Europcar's long-term hire option for business

John Sootheran

Europcar Mobility Group UK has launched Flex Model Choice, a new long-term rental solution designed for businesses running electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. The service offers access to specific models...

Europcar BYD Seal hybrid

Europcar adds BYD hybrids to its hire fleet

John Sootheran

Europcar Mobility Group UK has added the BYD Seal U DM-i Plug-in Hybrid SUV to its fleet, offering an electric-only range of 78 miles and a total range of up...

Europcar adds BYD hybrids to its hire fleet

John Sootheran

Europcar Mobility Group UK has added the BYD Seal U DM-i Plug-in Hybrid SUV to its fleet, offering an electric-only range of 78 miles and a total range of up...

Toyota offers zingy Aygo X Crossover with hybrid power

Toyota offers zingy Aygo X Crossover with hybrid power

John Sootheran

Toyota has revealed its most advanced Aygo X yet – and for the first time, it’s going hybrid. Set to hit UK roads by the end of 2025, the new...

Toyota offers zingy Aygo X Crossover with hybrid power

John Sootheran

Toyota has revealed its most advanced Aygo X yet – and for the first time, it’s going hybrid. Set to hit UK roads by the end of 2025, the new...

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:...

Haulier adds 24 Electric HGVs to fleet in sustainability push

Haulier adds 24 Electric HGVs to fleet in sustainability push

John Sootheran

Haulage firm, Wincanton, is adding 24 electric HGVs to its fleet this summer as part of its commitment to cutting emissions from heavy logistics. Supplied by DAF, Volvo and Renault,...

Haulier adds 24 Electric HGVs to fleet in sustainability push

John Sootheran

Haulage firm, Wincanton, is adding 24 electric HGVs to its fleet this summer as part of its commitment to cutting emissions from heavy logistics. Supplied by DAF, Volvo and Renault,...

Warrantywise names UK's most-reliable superminis

Warrantywise names UK's most-reliable superminis

John Sootheran

Warrantywise has published its latest Reliability Index, revealing the most dependable used superminis in the UK. Topping the list are the Toyota Aygo and Suzuki Swift, each scoring 88.6 out...

Warrantywise names UK's most-reliable superminis

John Sootheran

Warrantywise has published its latest Reliability Index, revealing the most dependable used superminis in the UK. Topping the list are the Toyota Aygo and Suzuki Swift, each scoring 88.6 out...

'Fleet Driver of the Year' wins £10,000, thanks to Lightfoot

'Fleet Driver of the Year' wins £10,000, thanks to Lightfoot

John Sootheran

Pearce Crossley, a field engineer at Dalkia UK (Facilities), has been crowned Lightfoot’s Fleet Driver of the Year, taking home a record £10,000 cash prize – the largest ever awarded...

'Fleet Driver of the Year' wins £10,000, thanks to Lightfoot

John Sootheran

Pearce Crossley, a field engineer at Dalkia UK (Facilities), has been crowned Lightfoot’s Fleet Driver of the Year, taking home a record £10,000 cash prize – the largest ever awarded...

Union halts Asda's driver-facing-cameras plans

Union halts Asda's driver-facing-cameras plans

John Sootheran

Asda, the supermarket chain, has 'indefinitely halted' its plans to install driver-facing cameras in its delivery vans following strong objections from the GMB union. The supermarket had intended to use...

Union halts Asda's driver-facing-cameras plans

John Sootheran

Asda, the supermarket chain, has 'indefinitely halted' its plans to install driver-facing cameras in its delivery vans following strong objections from the GMB union. The supermarket had intended to use...

Where the ZEV are we now?

Where the ZEV are we now?

John Sootheran

The UK Government has reaffirmed its plan to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, while allowing hybrid vehicles to remain on sale until 2035. This...

Where the ZEV are we now?

John Sootheran

The UK Government has reaffirmed its plan to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, while allowing hybrid vehicles to remain on sale until 2035. This...

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...

Vehicle emissions

UK businesses ill-prepared to log and report fleet emissions data

John Sootheran

A new study by the fleet gurus at Alphabet reveals that many UK businesses still rely on spreadsheets or paper-based methods to monitor their fleet emissions. Despite mandatory reporting under...

UK businesses ill-prepared to log and report fleet emissions data

John Sootheran

A new study by the fleet gurus at Alphabet reveals that many UK businesses still rely on spreadsheets or paper-based methods to monitor their fleet emissions. Despite mandatory reporting under...