Arnold Clark Charge opens 60th UK site with 55p per kWh ultra rapid hub

Arnold Clark Charge opens 60th UK site with 55p per kWh ultra rapid hub

John Sootheran

Arnold Clark Charge has reached 60 public charging locations following the launch of a new ultra rapid hub in Wolverhampton.

Arnold Clark Charge opens 60th UK site with 55p per kWh ultra rapid hub

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John Sootheran

Arnold Clark Charge has reached 60 public charging locations following the launch of a new ultra rapid hub in Wolverhampton.

ADAS cuts incidents for 45% of UK van drivers

ADAS cuts incidents for 45% of UK van drivers

John Sootheran

A survey of 1,000 UK van drivers found that 45% avoided at least one accident in 2025 due to safety assist technology, while 19% said they had prevented multiple incidents.

ADAS cuts incidents for 45% of UK van drivers

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John Sootheran

A survey of 1,000 UK van drivers found that 45% avoided at least one accident in 2025 due to safety assist technology, while 19% said they had prevented multiple incidents.

Lanes Group: how to cut claims costs and save £300k a year

Lanes Group: how to cut claims costs and save £300k a year

John Sootheran

Lanes Group reduced insurance spend and admin costs by over £300K a year after replacing paper based systems and disconnected software with Samsara’s AI Dash Cams, Vehicle Gateways, Asset Tracking...

Lanes Group: how to cut claims costs and save £300k a year

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John Sootheran

Lanes Group reduced insurance spend and admin costs by over £300K a year after replacing paper based systems and disconnected software with Samsara’s AI Dash Cams, Vehicle Gateways, Asset Tracking...

PCN hotspots: streets fleets should flag for drivers

PCN hotspots: streets fleets should flag for drivers

John Sootheran

Data from Confused.com highlights specific UK streets generating the highest number of Penalty Charge Notices, offering fleets clear risk indicators for route planning and driver briefings.

PCN hotspots: streets fleets should flag for drivers

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John Sootheran

Data from Confused.com highlights specific UK streets generating the highest number of Penalty Charge Notices, offering fleets clear risk indicators for route planning and driver briefings.

How Nexus helps fleets manage peak demand and cut damage costs

How Nexus helps fleets manage peak demand and cut damage costs

John Sootheran

Managing seasonal fleet spikes can drive up hire volumes, admin time and damage recharges. During the 2025–26 peak period, Nexus Rental reports record performance that points to measurable operational gains...

How Nexus helps fleets manage peak demand and cut damage costs

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John Sootheran

Managing seasonal fleet spikes can drive up hire volumes, admin time and damage recharges. During the 2025–26 peak period, Nexus Rental reports record performance that points to measurable operational gains...

Clocking risk: UK’s most affected fleet models revealed

Clocking risk: UK’s most affected fleet models revealed

John Sootheran

Mileage fraud remains a live risk for fleets buying in the used market, with new data from CarVertical highlighting the models most frequently “clocked”.

Clocking risk: UK’s most affected fleet models revealed

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John Sootheran

Mileage fraud remains a live risk for fleets buying in the used market, with new data from CarVertical highlighting the models most frequently “clocked”.

Home and workplace EV charger grants rise to £500

Home and workplace EV charger grants rise to £500

John Sootheran

Government support for EV charge point installations will increase from £350 to up to £500 from April 1, covering almost half the cost of a typical installation until March 2027.

Home and workplace EV charger grants rise to £500

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John Sootheran

Government support for EV charge point installations will increase from £350 to up to £500 from April 1, covering almost half the cost of a typical installation until March 2027.

This week in fleet tech and compliance

This week in fleet tech and compliance

John Sootheran

Digital tools, data accuracy and operational governance shaped the fleet agenda this week, as suppliers focused on reducing risk and tightening cost control.

This week in fleet tech and compliance

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John Sootheran

Digital tools, data accuracy and operational governance shaped the fleet agenda this week, as suppliers focused on reducing risk and tightening cost control.

Polestar outlines four model expansion including new Polestar 2

Polestar outlines four model expansion including new Polestar 2

John Sootheran

Polestar has confirmed plans to introduce four new or updated models by 2028, including a next generation Polestar 2 due in 2027.

Polestar outlines four model expansion including new Polestar 2

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John Sootheran

Polestar has confirmed plans to introduce four new or updated models by 2028, including a next generation Polestar 2 due in 2027.

Autotrader's lease deals of the week

Autotrader's lease deals of the week

John Sootheran

This week’s Autotrader lease offers focus on compact SUVs and crossovers, with competitive pricing for fleets seeking efficient petrol and hybrid options on manageable contract terms.

Autotrader's lease deals of the week

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John Sootheran

This week’s Autotrader lease offers focus on compact SUVs and crossovers, with competitive pricing for fleets seeking efficient petrol and hybrid options on manageable contract terms.

Lexus updates UX 300h for 2026 with added safety tech and revised pricing

Lexus updates UX 300h for 2026 with added safety tech and revised pricing

John Sootheran

The Lexus UX 300h has been refreshed for 2026 with revised trim levels, additional driver assistance and prices starting at £38,095.

Lexus updates UX 300h for 2026 with added safety tech and revised pricing

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John Sootheran

The Lexus UX 300h has been refreshed for 2026 with revised trim levels, additional driver assistance and prices starting at £38,095.

Škoda marks 10 years of Kodiaq with limited Edition X

Škoda marks 10 years of Kodiaq with limited Edition X

John Sootheran

Škoda has introduced a limited run Škoda Kodiaq Edition X to mark a decade since the SUV’s launch. Priced at £40,590 on the road with a P11D value of £39,995,...

Škoda marks 10 years of Kodiaq with limited Edition X

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John Sootheran

Škoda has introduced a limited run Škoda Kodiaq Edition X to mark a decade since the SUV’s launch. Priced at £40,590 on the road with a P11D value of £39,995,...

BYD updates SEAL for 2026 with larger boot and added tech

BYD updates SEAL for 2026 with larger boot and added tech

John Sootheran

The BYD SEAL has been revised for the 2026 model year, with improved practicality and additional driver technology while retaining its £45,730 starting price.

BYD updates SEAL for 2026 with larger boot and added tech

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John Sootheran

The BYD SEAL has been revised for the 2026 model year, with improved practicality and additional driver technology while retaining its £45,730 starting price.

CUPRA Raval production ramps up ahead of 2026 launch

CUPRA Raval production ramps up ahead of 2026 launch

John Sootheran

The CUPRA Raval will enter series production in 2026, becoming the first fully electric model built at Martorell and the first car to use Volkswagen’s new MEB+ platform.

CUPRA Raval production ramps up ahead of 2026 launch

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John Sootheran

The CUPRA Raval will enter series production in 2026, becoming the first fully electric model built at Martorell and the first car to use Volkswagen’s new MEB+ platform.

LEPAS confirms L8 SUV as first UK model ahead of Q3 2026 arrival

LEPAS confirms L8 SUV as first UK model ahead of Q3 2026 arrival

John Sootheran

LEPAS has confirmed that its L8 SUV will be the first model introduced to the UK, with sales scheduled for Q3 2026.

LEPAS confirms L8 SUV as first UK model ahead of Q3 2026 arrival

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John Sootheran

LEPAS has confirmed that its L8 SUV will be the first model introduced to the UK, with sales scheduled for Q3 2026.

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for managing EV residual risk

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for managing EV residual risk

John Sootheran

1. Use battery health certification as standard Where possible, defleet through channels that provide recognised battery grading. Services such as BCA’s Battery Grading with AVILOO, Arval’s battery health certificates and...

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for managing EV residual risk

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John Sootheran

1. Use battery health certification as standard Where possible, defleet through channels that provide recognised battery grading. Services such as BCA’s Battery Grading with AVILOO, Arval’s battery health certificates and...