Turning fleet compliance into savings: how SMS Energy reduced risk and cut £19k a year

Turning fleet compliance into savings: how SMS Energy reduced risk and cut £19k a year

John Sootheran

By adopting FleetCheck, SMS Energy moved to a single digital platform covering vehicle checks, accident reporting, licence validation, PCNs and hire vehicle management.

Turning fleet compliance into savings: how SMS Energy reduced risk and cut £19k a year

News
John Sootheran

By adopting FleetCheck, SMS Energy moved to a single digital platform covering vehicle checks, accident reporting, licence validation, PCNs and hire vehicle management.

Dealers cautiously back 2026 ZEV target – but warn used EV support is lagging

Dealers cautiously back 2026 ZEV target – but warn used EV support is lagging

John Sootheran

Just under six in 10 used car dealers believe the UK’s 2026 Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate target will be met, according to January’s Startline Used Car Tracker. The research...

Dealers cautiously back 2026 ZEV target – but warn used EV support is lagging

News
John Sootheran

Just under six in 10 used car dealers believe the UK’s 2026 Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate target will be met, according to January’s Startline Used Car Tracker. The research...

Individual pricing could cut EV salary sacrifice insurance costs by £550

Individual pricing could cut EV salary sacrifice insurance costs by £550

John Sootheran

Octopus Electric Vehicles has teamed up with Admiral Pioneer to introduce a new insurance model that prices cover based on individual driver risk rather than traditional fleet averages.

Individual pricing could cut EV salary sacrifice insurance costs by £550

News
John Sootheran

Octopus Electric Vehicles has teamed up with Admiral Pioneer to introduce a new insurance model that prices cover based on individual driver risk rather than traditional fleet averages.

Off-peak ultra-rapid charging now the cheapest way to charge on the public network

Off-peak ultra-rapid charging now the cheapest way to charge on the public network

John Sootheran

The latest AA EV Recharge report shows that off-peak ultra-rapid prices fell by an average of 10% in December, dropping 5p per kWh to 45p/kWh.

Off-peak ultra-rapid charging now the cheapest way to charge on the public network

News
John Sootheran

The latest AA EV Recharge report shows that off-peak ultra-rapid prices fell by an average of 10% in December, dropping 5p per kWh to 45p/kWh.

Electric vans emerge as a bright spot in a cautious used EV market

Electric vans emerge as a bright spot in a cautious used EV market

John Sootheran

That's according to Manheim Auction Services where it's been a record year for its commercial vehicle division up 9.1% year on year in 2025 and 31.3% higher than 2023.

Electric vans emerge as a bright spot in a cautious used EV market

News
John Sootheran

That's according to Manheim Auction Services where it's been a record year for its commercial vehicle division up 9.1% year on year in 2025 and 31.3% higher than 2023.

Daf urges fleets to tighten winter checks after record roadside callouts

Daf urges fleets to tighten winter checks after record roadside callouts

John Sootheran

The service handled 898 callouts on Monday January 5, its busiest day on record, followed by 777 jobs the next day. Across December, Dafaid received 9,024 calls, resulting in 7,902...

Daf urges fleets to tighten winter checks after record roadside callouts

News
John Sootheran

The service handled 898 callouts on Monday January 5, its busiest day on record, followed by 777 jobs the next day. Across December, Dafaid received 9,024 calls, resulting in 7,902...

Co-op ditches paper defect reports, cuts admin time and saves £21,000

Co-op ditches paper defect reports, cuts admin time and saves £21,000

John Sootheran

Fleet managers know how quickly paperwork, defect reporting and workshop admin can spiral out of control, especially across large, multi-site operations. For Co-op’s food distribution fleet, handwritten defect reports and...

Co-op ditches paper defect reports, cuts admin time and saves £21,000

News
John Sootheran

Fleet managers know how quickly paperwork, defect reporting and workshop admin can spiral out of control, especially across large, multi-site operations. For Co-op’s food distribution fleet, handwritten defect reports and...

Leasing.com deals of the week

Leasing.com deals of the week

John Sootheran

This week’s Leasing.com deals show just how affordable new cars can be, with low monthly costs across electric and petrol models.

Leasing.com deals of the week

News
John Sootheran

This week’s Leasing.com deals show just how affordable new cars can be, with low monthly costs across electric and petrol models.

What's winning in 2026: January awards round-up

What's winning in 2026: January awards round-up

John Sootheran

The UK Car of the Year Awards are judged by an independent panel of more than 30 senior UK automotive journalists, focusing on real-world usability, value and performance.

What's winning in 2026: January awards round-up

News
John Sootheran

The UK Car of the Year Awards are judged by an independent panel of more than 30 senior UK automotive journalists, focusing on real-world usability, value and performance.

Sub £30k PHEV enters the fleet mix as Geely confirms Starray EM i

Sub £30k PHEV enters the fleet mix as Geely confirms Starray EM i

John Sootheran

Geely has confirmed pricing and early details for its next UK launch, the Starray EM-i Super Hybrid PHEV, with on the road prices starting from £29,990 when sales begin in...

Sub £30k PHEV enters the fleet mix as Geely confirms Starray EM i

News
John Sootheran

Geely has confirmed pricing and early details for its next UK launch, the Starray EM-i Super Hybrid PHEV, with on the road prices starting from £29,990 when sales begin in...

Updated Lexus RZ cuts price, boosts range and trims tax bill

Updated Lexus RZ cuts price, boosts range and trims tax bill

John Sootheran

Lexus has confirmed revised UK pricing for its updated all electric RZ, with costs now up to 14 percent lower than previously announced. The changes follow a major refresh in...

Updated Lexus RZ cuts price, boosts range and trims tax bill

News
John Sootheran

Lexus has confirmed revised UK pricing for its updated all electric RZ, with costs now up to 14 percent lower than previously announced. The changes follow a major refresh in...

Hyundai confirms IONIQ 6 N pricing as order books open

Hyundai confirms IONIQ 6 N pricing as order books open

John Sootheran

Hyundai Motor UK has opened UK order books for the new IONIQ 6 N, confirming prices from £65,800 for its latest high performance electric model. Built on the same E...

Hyundai confirms IONIQ 6 N pricing as order books open

News
John Sootheran

Hyundai Motor UK has opened UK order books for the new IONIQ 6 N, confirming prices from £65,800 for its latest high performance electric model. Built on the same E...

UK fleets pick VW

UK fleets pick VW

John Sootheran

Volkswagen finished 2025 as the UK’s number one manufacturer in true fleet channels, underlining its strength with business and public sector buyers. Data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and...

UK fleets pick VW

News
John Sootheran

Volkswagen finished 2025 as the UK’s number one manufacturer in true fleet channels, underlining its strength with business and public sector buyers. Data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and...

OMODA 5 SHS-H is hybrid, sub £30k and has 650 miles of range

OMODA 5 SHS-H is hybrid, sub £30k and has 650 miles of range

John Sootheran

OMODA UK has confirmed its first full hybrid model for the British market with the launch of the OMODA 5 SHS-H, priced from just £25,740 on the road.

OMODA 5 SHS-H is hybrid, sub £30k and has 650 miles of range

News
John Sootheran

OMODA UK has confirmed its first full hybrid model for the British market with the launch of the OMODA 5 SHS-H, priced from just £25,740 on the road.

Volvo EX60 sets the benchmark with 503 mile electric range

Volvo EX60 sets the benchmark with 503 mile electric range

John Sootheran

Volvo has revealed the all electric EX60, a mid size SUV that places driving range firmly at the centre of its appeal. Capable of travelling up to 503 miles on...

Volvo EX60 sets the benchmark with 503 mile electric range

News
John Sootheran

Volvo has revealed the all electric EX60, a mid size SUV that places driving range firmly at the centre of its appeal. Capable of travelling up to 503 miles on...

Duracell E-Charge opens second UK ultra-rapid charging hub

Duracell E-Charge opens second UK ultra-rapid charging hub

ian richardson

Duracell E-Charge opens second UK ultra-rapid charging hub Duracell E-Charge has brought its second UK charging site live, with a new ultra-rapid hub now operational in Swalwell, Newcastle. Located just...

Duracell E-Charge opens second UK ultra-rapid charging hub

News
ian richardson

Duracell E-Charge opens second UK ultra-rapid charging hub Duracell E-Charge has brought its second UK charging site live, with a new ultra-rapid hub now operational in Swalwell, Newcastle. Located just...