BVRLA's Fleets in Charge Conference, London, 2 July 2025

BVRLA's Fleets in Charge Conference, London, 2 July 2025

John Sootheran

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) will host its annual Fleets in Charge Conference on 2 July at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in Westminster. The one-day event...

BVRLA's Fleets in Charge Conference, London, 2 July 2025

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John Sootheran

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) will host its annual Fleets in Charge Conference on 2 July at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre in Westminster. The one-day event...

Are your van and truck drivers demoralised? Geotab research suggests they may be

Are your van and truck drivers demoralised? Geotab research suggests they may be

John Sootheran

Almost half of van and truck drivers (46%) in the UK have considered leaving their jobs in the past year, driven by high stress, dangerous roads, and a perceived lack...

Are your van and truck drivers demoralised? Geotab research suggests they may be

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John Sootheran

Almost half of van and truck drivers (46%) in the UK have considered leaving their jobs in the past year, driven by high stress, dangerous roads, and a perceived lack...

electric HGV

Royal Mail testing two 19-tonne electric lorries

John Sootheran

Royal Mail is trialling two new 19-tonne electric trucks to evaluate their performance alongside its diesel fleet, marking a significant step in decarbonising its national distribution network. The trial, in...

Royal Mail testing two 19-tonne electric lorries

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John Sootheran

Royal Mail is trialling two new 19-tonne electric trucks to evaluate their performance alongside its diesel fleet, marking a significant step in decarbonising its national distribution network. The trial, in...

Stellantis' compensation portal for 'wet-belt' issues

Stellantis' compensation portal for 'wet-belt' issues

John Sootheran

Stellantis is now offering compensation to UK drivers affected by technical faults in certain 1.0- and 1.2-litre PureTech petrol engines found in Citroën, DS Automobiles, Vauxhall and Peugeot models. This...

Stellantis' compensation portal for 'wet-belt' issues

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John Sootheran

Stellantis is now offering compensation to UK drivers affected by technical faults in certain 1.0- and 1.2-litre PureTech petrol engines found in Citroën, DS Automobiles, Vauxhall and Peugeot models. This...

New Kia – cheaper, fast-charging and quick

New Kia – cheaper, fast-charging and quick

John Sootheran

Kia has introduced a new entry-level version of its EV6, the Air Standard Range, priced at £39,235. This list price positions the car below the threshold for the 'premium vehicle...

New Kia – cheaper, fast-charging and quick

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John Sootheran

Kia has introduced a new entry-level version of its EV6, the Air Standard Range, priced at £39,235. This list price positions the car below the threshold for the 'premium vehicle...

Octopus launches versatile fuel card for fleets

Octopus launches versatile fuel card for fleets

John Sootheran

Octopus Electroverse has launched a new Visa-powered business payment card that combines EV charging, fuel payments and everyday fleet expenses into one integrated platform. Designed for mixed fleets, it supports...

Octopus launches versatile fuel card for fleets

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John Sootheran

Octopus Electroverse has launched a new Visa-powered business payment card that combines EV charging, fuel payments and everyday fleet expenses into one integrated platform. Designed for mixed fleets, it supports...

AFP announces 'charger-sharing' app

AFP announces 'charger-sharing' app

John Sootheran

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is preparing to launch an app that enables fleets to share their electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities with other businesses. Announced at the AFP’s...

AFP announces 'charger-sharing' app

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John Sootheran

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is preparing to launch an app that enables fleets to share their electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities with other businesses. Announced at the AFP’s...

FleetCheck is out to attract the biggest fleets

FleetCheck is out to attract the biggest fleets

John Sootheran

FleetCheck has launched its new Enterprise fleet management platform to attract larger fleets, adapting its proven, user-friendly system for more complex operations. Traditionally focused on smaller fleets, the company believes...

FleetCheck is out to attract the biggest fleets

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John Sootheran

FleetCheck has launched its new Enterprise fleet management platform to attract larger fleets, adapting its proven, user-friendly system for more complex operations. Traditionally focused on smaller fleets, the company believes...

Audi unveils new A6 saloon

Audi unveils new A6 saloon

John Sootheran

Audi has revealed its updated A6 Saloon, which joins the refreshed A6 Avant in the brand’s latest line-up. The new model will be sold alongside the all-electric A6 e-tron, marking...

Audi unveils new A6 saloon

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John Sootheran

Audi has revealed its updated A6 Saloon, which joins the refreshed A6 Avant in the brand’s latest line-up. The new model will be sold alongside the all-electric A6 e-tron, marking...

DfT considers EU proposals for EV and ADAS MOT tests

DfT considers EU proposals for EV and ADAS MOT tests

John Sootheran

The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed it will consider new European Union proposals to modernise MOT-style tests for electric vehicles (EVs) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), in line...

DfT considers EU proposals for EV and ADAS MOT tests

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John Sootheran

The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed it will consider new European Union proposals to modernise MOT-style tests for electric vehicles (EVs) and advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), in line...

Vauxhall's four-year service package for electric vans

Vauxhall's four-year service package for electric vans

John Sootheran

Vauxhall has introduced a new four-year servicing package across its full range of electric vans, aimed at retail SME business customers. Branded Upgrade to Business Class, the package covers scheduled...

Vauxhall's four-year service package for electric vans

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John Sootheran

Vauxhall has introduced a new four-year servicing package across its full range of electric vans, aimed at retail SME business customers. Branded Upgrade to Business Class, the package covers scheduled...

Tesla Model 3 is UK’s fastest-selling used car (<4 years old)

Tesla Model 3 is UK’s fastest-selling used car (<4 years old)

John Sootheran

The Tesla Model 3 is now the UK’s fastest-selling used car under four years old, according to Indicata’s latest Market Watch report. Despite mixed fortunes for Tesla in the new...

Tesla Model 3 is UK’s fastest-selling used car (<4 years old)

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John Sootheran

The Tesla Model 3 is now the UK’s fastest-selling used car under four years old, according to Indicata’s latest Market Watch report. Despite mixed fortunes for Tesla in the new...

Alphabet's SME self-service 'quote & order' tool

Alphabet's SME self-service 'quote & order' tool

John Sootheran

Alphabet (GB) has launched its new digital platform, Alphabet Motion – a self-service tool aimed at sole traders and small-to-medium-sized businesses. The tool allows users to research and configure vehicles,...

Alphabet's SME self-service 'quote & order' tool

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John Sootheran

Alphabet (GB) has launched its new digital platform, Alphabet Motion – a self-service tool aimed at sole traders and small-to-medium-sized businesses. The tool allows users to research and configure vehicles,...

Used Polestars get battery-health reports

Used Polestars get battery-health reports

John Sootheran

Polestar is now issuing battery health certificates for used Polestar 2 models, showing the useable battery capacity as a percentage. This forms part of a comprehensive 112-point check, aimed at...

Used Polestars get battery-health reports

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John Sootheran

Polestar is now issuing battery health certificates for used Polestar 2 models, showing the useable battery capacity as a percentage. This forms part of a comprehensive 112-point check, aimed at...

CATL fast-charging EV battery

Chinese EV battery offers 320 miles of range with five minute charge

John Sootheran

Chinese EV battery giant CATL has launched a new unit capable of 1.3 megawatt charging. The Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery can add up to 320 miles of range in just...

Chinese EV battery offers 320 miles of range with five minute charge

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John Sootheran

Chinese EV battery giant CATL has launched a new unit capable of 1.3 megawatt charging. The Shenxing Superfast Charging Battery can add up to 320 miles of range in just...

Driver using in-car screen

Fleet managers urged to address secondary-screens risks

John Sootheran

Fleet managers are being advised to review their risk management policies in light of increasing concerns over driver distraction caused by in-car screens. FleetCheck has highlighted the growing presence of...

Fleet managers urged to address secondary-screens risks

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John Sootheran

Fleet managers are being advised to review their risk management policies in light of increasing concerns over driver distraction caused by in-car screens. FleetCheck has highlighted the growing presence of...