Kerbocharge – one solution to on-street parking.

£40m councils boost for EV owners without driveways

John Sootheran

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced new funding from the £381 million Local EV Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund to support drivers without off-street parking. The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP)...

£40m councils boost for EV owners without driveways

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John Sootheran

The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced new funding from the £381 million Local EV Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund to support drivers without off-street parking. The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP)...

KIA PV5 electric van

Kia reveals new EVs

John Sootheran

Kia has unveiled the EV4, PV5, and Concept EV2 at its 2025 EV Day in Tarragona, Spain, marking the next phase in its electrification strategy. These models demonstrate Kia’s ambition...

Kia reveals new EVs

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John Sootheran

Kia has unveiled the EV4, PV5, and Concept EV2 at its 2025 EV Day in Tarragona, Spain, marking the next phase in its electrification strategy. These models demonstrate Kia’s ambition...

BMW 6th-Gen eDrive is major leap forward

BMW 6th-Gen eDrive is major leap forward

John Sootheran

BMW’s sixth-generation eDrive technology, known as Gen6, marks a major leap forward in electric vehicle performance. The latest high-voltage battery system, featuring 800V technology, delivers a 30% faster charging speed...

BMW 6th-Gen eDrive is major leap forward

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John Sootheran

BMW’s sixth-generation eDrive technology, known as Gen6, marks a major leap forward in electric vehicle performance. The latest high-voltage battery system, featuring 800V technology, delivers a 30% faster charging speed...

Conway utility trucks with Samsara telematics

Fleet Reduces Accidents by 20% with Samsara

John Sootheran

This initiative has significantly improved driver performance and vehicle maintenance. Between March 2023 and March 2024, ‘light speeding’ dropped from 2.7% to 0.6%, while ‘moderate speeding’ reduced from 1% to...

Fleet Reduces Accidents by 20% with Samsara

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John Sootheran

This initiative has significantly improved driver performance and vehicle maintenance. Between March 2023 and March 2024, ‘light speeding’ dropped from 2.7% to 0.6%, while ‘moderate speeding’ reduced from 1% to...

Geotab helps fleets to be proactive

Geotab helps fleets to be proactive

John Sootheran

Geotab, a global leader in connected transportation solutions, has introduced two new products to help UK fleet managers shift from reactive to proactive management. The launch of Driver Risk Insights...

Geotab helps fleets to be proactive

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John Sootheran

Geotab, a global leader in connected transportation solutions, has introduced two new products to help UK fleet managers shift from reactive to proactive management. The launch of Driver Risk Insights...

Audi Q4 e-tron 2025

Audi’s entry-level Q4 e-tron

John Sootheran

Audi is expanding its Q4 e-tron range with a new entry-level model, offering extensive standard equipment, a range of up to 258 miles, and 165kW DC fast charging. The new...

Audi’s entry-level Q4 e-tron

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John Sootheran

Audi is expanding its Q4 e-tron range with a new entry-level model, offering extensive standard equipment, a range of up to 258 miles, and 165kW DC fast charging. The new...

800-Volt Volvo on its way

800-Volt Volvo on its way

John Sootheran

With brand-new battery management software and hardware, the ES90 is Volvo’s most advanced electric car yet. It can add 300 kilometres of range in just 10 minutes at 350kW fast-charging...

800-Volt Volvo on its way

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John Sootheran

With brand-new battery management software and hardware, the ES90 is Volvo’s most advanced electric car yet. It can add 300 kilometres of range in just 10 minutes at 350kW fast-charging...

Farizon electric van

Driving licence rules change for electric vans

John Sootheran

The government is aligning driving licence rules for heavier electric vans with their lighter petrol and diesel counterparts. The Department for Transport has introduced legislation to allow standard Category B...

Driving licence rules change for electric vans

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John Sootheran

The government is aligning driving licence rules for heavier electric vans with their lighter petrol and diesel counterparts. The Department for Transport has introduced legislation to allow standard Category B...

CUPRA cars win award

CUPRA is officially trendy!

John Sootheran

CUPRA has achieved a major milestone, being named Trendiest Brand of the Year at the Auto Motor und Sport Awards. This marks a first for the brand at the Best...

CUPRA is officially trendy!

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John Sootheran

CUPRA has achieved a major milestone, being named Trendiest Brand of the Year at the Auto Motor und Sport Awards. This marks a first for the brand at the Best...

Farizon Chinese Electric Van

Chinese Farizon announces its vans’ payloads, ranges and prices

John Sootheran

Farizon has launched its first fully-electric panel van in the UK and is now accepting orders. The Farizon SV is available in five sizes with three battery options, offering fleet...

Chinese Farizon announces its vans’ payloads, ranges and prices

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John Sootheran

Farizon has launched its first fully-electric panel van in the UK and is now accepting orders. The Farizon SV is available in five sizes with three battery options, offering fleet...

Peugeot Hybrid car

New hybrid Peugeots are BiK friendlier

John Sootheran

Peugeot has introduced a new plug-in hybrid powertrain for the 308, 308 SW, and 408, combining a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a 125hp electric motor and a larger 17.2kWh...

New hybrid Peugeots are BiK friendlier

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John Sootheran

Peugeot has introduced a new plug-in hybrid powertrain for the 308, 308 SW, and 408, combining a 1.6-litre turbocharged petrol engine with a 125hp electric motor and a larger 17.2kWh...

Tranzaura acquires UK-based Truckfile

Tranzaura acquires UK-based Truckfile

John Sootheran

Limerick-based fleet management company Tranzaura has acquired UK firm Truckfile, strengthening its position in the fleet management software sector. The acquisition means Tranzaura now manages 400,000 fleet assets daily and...

Tranzaura acquires UK-based Truckfile

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John Sootheran

Limerick-based fleet management company Tranzaura has acquired UK firm Truckfile, strengthening its position in the fleet management software sector. The acquisition means Tranzaura now manages 400,000 fleet assets daily and...

Toyota electrifies the Urban Cruiser

Toyota electrifies the Urban Cruiser

John Sootheran

The Toyota Urban Cruiser is making a return, this time as a compact electric SUV. Toyota has now revealed its interior, showcasing a 10.25-inch driver’s display, a 10.1-inch infotainment screen,...

Toyota electrifies the Urban Cruiser

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John Sootheran

The Toyota Urban Cruiser is making a return, this time as a compact electric SUV. Toyota has now revealed its interior, showcasing a 10.25-inch driver’s display, a 10.1-inch infotainment screen,...

Fleet vehicle servicing

Book fleet servicing early, as dealers face possible MOT rules on recalls

John Sootheran

Fleet managers should avoid booking vehicle servicing at the last minute, as dealerships face the possibility of being swamped by millions of MOT-failure vehicles.

Book fleet servicing early, as dealers face possible MOT rules on recalls

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John Sootheran

Fleet managers should avoid booking vehicle servicing at the last minute, as dealerships face the possibility of being swamped by millions of MOT-failure vehicles.

Award-winning Renault electric van

Renault Master E-Tech is Best Electric Van 2025

John Sootheran

The new Renault Master E-Tech has been named Best Electric Van at the 2025 DrivingElectric Awards, praised for its smooth driving experience and practicality. Powered by an 87kWh battery, it offers a...

Renault Master E-Tech is Best Electric Van 2025

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John Sootheran

The new Renault Master E-Tech has been named Best Electric Van at the 2025 DrivingElectric Awards, praised for its smooth driving experience and practicality. Powered by an 87kWh battery, it offers a...

Xpeng G6 coupe Chinese EV

Chinese EV maker Xpeng lands in UK

John Sootheran

The Xpeng G6 coupe SUV, is the first model from the Chinese EV maker to arrive in the UK. It’s available in two rear-wheel-drive variants: the standard range, offering 270...

Chinese EV maker Xpeng lands in UK

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John Sootheran

The Xpeng G6 coupe SUV, is the first model from the Chinese EV maker to arrive in the UK. It’s available in two rear-wheel-drive variants: the standard range, offering 270...