Kia PV5 EV passenger van lands in Europe

Kia PV5 EV passenger van lands in Europe

John Sootheran

Kia’s all-electric PV5 Passenger van has launched in Europe, promising high-tech features, flexibility and a price point that undercuts rivals like the Volkswagen ID. Buzz. Part of Kia’s "Platform Beyond...

Kia PV5 EV passenger van lands in Europe

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John Sootheran

Kia’s all-electric PV5 Passenger van has launched in Europe, promising high-tech features, flexibility and a price point that undercuts rivals like the Volkswagen ID. Buzz. Part of Kia’s "Platform Beyond...

self-driving vehicles

Self-driving vehicles ahead of schedule in UK

John Sootheran

Self-driving taxis and buses will begin piloting on England’s roads from spring 2026, a full year earlier than originally planned. The Department for Transport (DfT) hopes this move will position...

Self-driving vehicles ahead of schedule in UK

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John Sootheran

Self-driving taxis and buses will begin piloting on England’s roads from spring 2026, a full year earlier than originally planned. The Department for Transport (DfT) hopes this move will position...

Geotab and Vitality

Geotab and Vitality reveal driving-safety tool

John Sootheran

Geotab and Vitality have launched a joint initiative in the UK aimed at improving driver safety and wellbeing through a new telematics-driven rewards platform. Currently in beta testing, the Geotab...

Geotab and Vitality reveal driving-safety tool

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John Sootheran

Geotab and Vitality have launched a joint initiative in the UK aimed at improving driver safety and wellbeing through a new telematics-driven rewards platform. Currently in beta testing, the Geotab...

Red introduces electric van driver-training module

Red introduces electric van driver-training module

John Sootheran

RED Corporate Driver Training has introduced a new module to help drivers adapt to electric vans. The course responds to recent UK Government changes that allow holders of a category...

Red introduces electric van driver-training module

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John Sootheran

RED Corporate Driver Training has introduced a new module to help drivers adapt to electric vans. The course responds to recent UK Government changes that allow holders of a category...

Transporter Shuttle

New VW Transporter Kombi and Shuttle order books open

John Sootheran

Volkswagen has opened the order books for the latest versions of its Transporter van – the Kombi and the Shuttle. The Kombi is aimed at crew van use, offering seating...

New VW Transporter Kombi and Shuttle order books open

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John Sootheran

Volkswagen has opened the order books for the latest versions of its Transporter van – the Kombi and the Shuttle. The Kombi is aimed at crew van use, offering seating...

Surecam telematics

SureCam reveals AI-powered video telematics

John Sootheran

SureCam has launched a new mobile app aimed at helping drivers improve their on-road performance through AI-powered video telematics. The app supports automated coaching with personalised workflows that guide drivers...

SureCam reveals AI-powered video telematics

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John Sootheran

SureCam has launched a new mobile app aimed at helping drivers improve their on-road performance through AI-powered video telematics. The app supports automated coaching with personalised workflows that guide drivers...

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

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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

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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

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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...

Trakm8 RH600 video telematics

Kent cab and courier firm selects Trakm8 video telematics, here's why

John Sootheran

Express Cabs & Couriers Ltd has chosen Trakm8 to supply advanced video telematics across its 183-vehicle fleet. The Kent-based operator, which has served the region for over 30 years, adopted...

Kent cab and courier firm selects Trakm8 video telematics, here's why

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John Sootheran

Express Cabs & Couriers Ltd has chosen Trakm8 to supply advanced video telematics across its 183-vehicle fleet. The Kent-based operator, which has served the region for over 30 years, adopted...

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

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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...

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...

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

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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...