Three new solutions fleets should know about this week

Three new solutions fleets should know about this week

John Sootheran

A mix of new product launches and initiatives this week highlights how suppliers are focusing on practical ways to improve safety, reduce admin and better manage risk across fleet operations.

Three new solutions fleets should know about this week

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John Sootheran

A mix of new product launches and initiatives this week highlights how suppliers are focusing on practical ways to improve safety, reduce admin and better manage risk across fleet operations.

£41m of stolen vehicles recovered, says DVLA – which models are most at risk?

£41m of stolen vehicles recovered, says DVLA – which models are most at risk?

John Sootheran

Figures from DVLA and Tracker show a 55% rise in recoveries, with 90,000 vehicles reported stolen across England and Wales last year. While overall thefts fell slightly year-on-year, they remain...

£41m of stolen vehicles recovered, says DVLA – which models are most at risk?

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John Sootheran

Figures from DVLA and Tracker show a 55% rise in recoveries, with 90,000 vehicles reported stolen across England and Wales last year. While overall thefts fell slightly year-on-year, they remain...

This week in EV charging: faster installs, ultra-rapid growth and new rules for operators

This week in EV charging: faster installs, ultra-rapid growth and new rules for operators

John Sootheran

The UK’s EV charging network continues to expand, but the past week shows it’s not just about adding more chargers – how they’re installed, maintained and used is changing too.

This week in EV charging: faster installs, ultra-rapid growth and new rules for operators

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John Sootheran

The UK’s EV charging network continues to expand, but the past week shows it’s not just about adding more chargers – how they’re installed, maintained and used is changing too.

John F Hunt streamlines fleet maintenance with Allstar ServicePoint

John F Hunt streamlines fleet maintenance with Allstar ServicePoint

John Sootheran

“Allstar ServicePoint has worked really well for us. It’s a gem and a genuine find that has just made things so much easier. I’m sure many other fleets could benefit...

John F Hunt streamlines fleet maintenance with Allstar ServicePoint

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John Sootheran

“Allstar ServicePoint has worked really well for us. It’s a gem and a genuine find that has just made things so much easier. I’m sure many other fleets could benefit...

Standardised vehicle-grading system to help fleets protect used-EV values

Standardised vehicle-grading system to help fleets protect used-EV values

John Sootheran

A new pan-European vehicle grading standard could help UK fleets manage one of the biggest pressures in today’s market: protecting residual values as more EVs enter the used sector.

Standardised vehicle-grading system to help fleets protect used-EV values

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John Sootheran

A new pan-European vehicle grading standard could help UK fleets manage one of the biggest pressures in today’s market: protecting residual values as more EVs enter the used sector.

EV registrations hit record high, but van demand falls behind transition targets

EV registrations hit record high, but van demand falls behind transition targets

John Sootheran

UK new car registrations rose 6.6% in March to 380,627 units, making it the strongest month for the market since 2019 and the biggest month on record for electrified vehicle...

EV registrations hit record high, but van demand falls behind transition targets

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John Sootheran

UK new car registrations rose 6.6% in March to 380,627 units, making it the strongest month for the market since 2019 and the biggest month on record for electrified vehicle...

World Car of the Year revealed

World Car of the Year revealed

John Sootheran

The BMW iX3 has been named 2026 World Car of the Year, recognising a model that combines long range, fast charging and everyday usability in a format familiar to fleet...

World Car of the Year revealed

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John Sootheran

The BMW iX3 has been named 2026 World Car of the Year, recognising a model that combines long range, fast charging and everyday usability in a format familiar to fleet...

A new name tops the car registration charts for March

A new name tops the car registration charts for March

John Sootheran

Chinese brand Jaecoo has topped the UK new car charts for the first time, with its Jaecoo 7 becoming the best-selling model in March.

A new name tops the car registration charts for March

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John Sootheran

Chinese brand Jaecoo has topped the UK new car charts for the first time, with its Jaecoo 7 becoming the best-selling model in March.

Fuel prices surge at record pace as diesel gap widens to nearly 30p

Fuel prices surge at record pace as diesel gap widens to nearly 30p

John Sootheran

Diesel saw the steepest increase, climbing 40p per litre to 182.77p, while petrol rose 20p to 152.83p. Both figures break previous monthly records, with diesel’s rise almost double the previous...

Fuel prices surge at record pace as diesel gap widens to nearly 30p

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John Sootheran

Diesel saw the steepest increase, climbing 40p per litre to 182.77p, while petrol rose 20p to 152.83p. Both figures break previous monthly records, with diesel’s rise almost double the previous...

ChargeUK warns energy cost surge could push up EV charging prices

ChargeUK warns energy cost surge could push up EV charging prices

John Sootheran

Electric vehicle charging firms say rising energy costs will be passed on to drivers, after a sharp increase in network charges over the past three years.

ChargeUK warns energy cost surge could push up EV charging prices

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John Sootheran

Electric vehicle charging firms say rising energy costs will be passed on to drivers, after a sharp increase in network charges over the past three years.

Sermi rollout opens up repair data as fleets look to reduce downtime

Sermi rollout opens up repair data as fleets look to reduce downtime

John Sootheran

A new certification scheme is set to reshape how vehicles are repaired in the UK.

Sermi rollout opens up repair data as fleets look to reduce downtime

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John Sootheran

A new certification scheme is set to reshape how vehicles are repaired in the UK.

VED rises and EV tax gap narrows as fleet costs edge up

VED rises and EV tax gap narrows as fleet costs edge up

John Sootheran

Vehicle excise duty has increased from 1 April, with the standard annual rate now £200 and first year charges for high emission cars reaching £5,690. At the same time, company...

VED rises and EV tax gap narrows as fleet costs edge up

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John Sootheran

Vehicle excise duty has increased from 1 April, with the standard annual rate now £200 and first year charges for high emission cars reaching £5,690. At the same time, company...

This week in fleet tax: EV mileage charges face pushback as costs and complexity mount

This week in fleet tax: EV mileage charges face pushback as costs and complexity mount

John Sootheran

Plans to introduce a new pay-per-mile tax on electric vehicles are facing growing resistance, with industry bodies warning the current approach could add cost and complexity just as EV adoption...

This week in fleet tax: EV mileage charges face pushback as costs and complexity mount

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John Sootheran

Plans to introduce a new pay-per-mile tax on electric vehicles are facing growing resistance, with industry bodies warning the current approach could add cost and complexity just as EV adoption...

The latest on fuel prices

The latest on fuel prices

John Sootheran

As supply uncertainty continues, diesel is now up more than 33p per litre since the start of the Iran conflict, according to the RAC, while petrol has risen by around 16p...

The latest on fuel prices

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John Sootheran

As supply uncertainty continues, diesel is now up more than 33p per litre since the start of the Iran conflict, according to the RAC, while petrol has risen by around 16p...

Fuel prices jump again

Fuel prices jump again

John Sootheran

Fuel costs have risen sharply again in March, with diesel up more than 20p per litre since the start of the Iran conflict, increasing pressure on fleet operating costs.

Fuel prices jump again

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John Sootheran

Fuel costs have risen sharply again in March, with diesel up more than 20p per litre since the start of the Iran conflict, increasing pressure on fleet operating costs.

SUVs in the spotlight as London weighs new charges

SUVs in the spotlight as London weighs new charges

John Sootheran

London’s latest Vision Zero action plan includes proposals to introduce charges for large SUVs, as part of efforts to eliminate road deaths and serious injuries by 2041.

SUVs in the spotlight as London weighs new charges

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John Sootheran

London’s latest Vision Zero action plan includes proposals to introduce charges for large SUVs, as part of efforts to eliminate road deaths and serious injuries by 2041.