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

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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

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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

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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?

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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

Analysis
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

Analysis
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...

Pod Point rebrand… and new initiative

Pod Point rebrand… and new initiative

John Sootheran

Electric vehicle (EV) charging provider Pod Point has rebranded as Pod and launched a new home charging service called Pod Drive, designed to lower upfront costs and reward smart charging. Pod...

Pod Point rebrand… and new initiative

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John Sootheran

Electric vehicle (EV) charging provider Pod Point has rebranded as Pod and launched a new home charging service called Pod Drive, designed to lower upfront costs and reward smart charging. Pod...

New Advisory Fuel Rates from HMRC

New Advisory Fuel Rates from HMRC

John Sootheran

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has released the latest advisory fuel rates (AFRs) for company cars, which come into effect from 1 June. These rates, used by businesses to reimburse...

New Advisory Fuel Rates from HMRC

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John Sootheran

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has released the latest advisory fuel rates (AFRs) for company cars, which come into effect from 1 June. These rates, used by businesses to reimburse...

2025 Nissan Micra EV

New V2L Micra EV can power your home!

John Sootheran

Nissan is reviving its much-loved Micra as a fully electric supermini, set to go on sale across Europe later this year. The new Micra blends retro-inspired styling with modern EV...

New V2L Micra EV can power your home!

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John Sootheran

Nissan is reviving its much-loved Micra as a fully electric supermini, set to go on sale across Europe later this year. The new Micra blends retro-inspired styling with modern EV...

Paua is now a shared-charging-infrastructure pioneer

Paua and First Bus collaborate on shared-charging-infrastructure platform

John Sootheran

Paua, a leading UK provider of electric vehicle charging solutions for business fleets, has unveiled a landmark partnership with First Bus – one of Britain’s most forward-thinking public transport operators....

Paua and First Bus collaborate on shared-charging-infrastructure platform

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John Sootheran

Paua, a leading UK provider of electric vehicle charging solutions for business fleets, has unveiled a landmark partnership with First Bus – one of Britain’s most forward-thinking public transport operators....

E-Learning World driver training

Help your staff to drive sustainably with E-Learning World

John Sootheran

E-Training World has launched a new sustainable driving module to help fleets cut emissions and reduce costs. Aimed at drivers of electric, petrol and diesel vehicles, the course outlines simple...

Help your staff to drive sustainably with E-Learning World

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John Sootheran

E-Training World has launched a new sustainable driving module to help fleets cut emissions and reduce costs. Aimed at drivers of electric, petrol and diesel vehicles, the course outlines simple...

Farizon electric van gets Government grant

Farizon electric van gets Government grant

John Sootheran

Farizon has confirmed that every version of its SV electric panel van qualifies for the Government’s plug-in van grant (PiVG), offering even better value for buyers. Available in five lengths...

Farizon electric van gets Government grant

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John Sootheran

Farizon has confirmed that every version of its SV electric panel van qualifies for the Government’s plug-in van grant (PiVG), offering even better value for buyers. Available in five lengths...

M48 Severn Crossing

7.5-tonne vehicle weight limit introduced on the M48 Severn Crossing

John Sootheran

A ban on vehicles over 7.5 tonnes using the M48 Severn Crossing came into force on Tuesday, 27 May, in a bid to prevent further damage to the structure. Recent...

7.5-tonne vehicle weight limit introduced on the M48 Severn Crossing

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John Sootheran

A ban on vehicles over 7.5 tonnes using the M48 Severn Crossing came into force on Tuesday, 27 May, in a bid to prevent further damage to the structure. Recent...

Polestar3, at £69,910 it's liable for the Luxury Car tax

Have you planned for the Luxury Car Tax on your fleet EVs?

John Sootheran

The Government is under pressure to clarify plans for the April 2025 luxury car tax, as thousands of electric vehicles (EVs) will be affected by it from April 2026. All...

Have you planned for the Luxury Car Tax on your fleet EVs?

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John Sootheran

The Government is under pressure to clarify plans for the April 2025 luxury car tax, as thousands of electric vehicles (EVs) will be affected by it from April 2026. All...

Exclusive! Opportunity for Fleet Marketers: Double Your Exposure at No Extra Cost

Exclusive! Opportunity for Fleet Marketers: Double Your Exposure at No Extra Cost

ian richardson

FleetWise Connected, the trusted newsletter read by over 15,000 UK fleet professionals—including the influential Fleet1000—is offering a limited-time 2-for-1 sponsorship deal. This industry-leading platform delivers weekly insights on: EV charging costs...

Exclusive! Opportunity for Fleet Marketers: Double Your Exposure at No Extra Cost

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ian richardson

FleetWise Connected, the trusted newsletter read by over 15,000 UK fleet professionals—including the influential Fleet1000—is offering a limited-time 2-for-1 sponsorship deal. This industry-leading platform delivers weekly insights on: EV charging costs...

Bedeo demands changes to large-electric-van legislation and grants

Bedeo demands changes to large-electric-van legislation and grants

John Sootheran

Large-electric-van specialist, Bedeo, has issued a stark warning to the Government, urging immediate action to avoid the large van sector falling behind the UK’s zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) and net-zero targets....

Bedeo demands changes to large-electric-van legislation and grants

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John Sootheran

Large-electric-van specialist, Bedeo, has issued a stark warning to the Government, urging immediate action to avoid the large van sector falling behind the UK’s zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) and net-zero targets....