Mercedes-Benz GLB revealed: UK details to follow as electric range promises long-distance capability

Mercedes-Benz GLB revealed: UK details to follow as electric range promises long-distance capability

John Sootheran

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the next-generation GLB, a family-sized electric SUV aimed at operators needing space, flexibility and meaningful long-range efficiency, with UK-specific details still to come. The model launches internationally in...

Mercedes-Benz GLB revealed: UK details to follow as electric range promises long-distance capability

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John Sootheran

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the next-generation GLB, a family-sized electric SUV aimed at operators needing space, flexibility and meaningful long-range efficiency, with UK-specific details still to come. The model launches internationally in...

Government seeks fleet input as UK prepares next phase of self-driving regulation

Government seeks fleet input as UK prepares next phase of self-driving regulation

John Sootheran

Fleets are being asked to help shape how self-driving vehicles are introduced onto UK roads, as the Department for Transport (DfT) launches a wide-ranging call for evidence on the rollout...

Government seeks fleet input as UK prepares next phase of self-driving regulation

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John Sootheran

Fleets are being asked to help shape how self-driving vehicles are introduced onto UK roads, as the Department for Transport (DfT) launches a wide-ranging call for evidence on the rollout...

Automated home-charging payments cut AA costs by up to £1,000 per driver

Automated home-charging payments cut AA costs by up to £1,000 per driver

John Sootheran

The AA is reporting significant operational savings after automating home-charging reimbursement for its electric vehicle (EV) drivers — with efficiencies worth up to £1,000 per driver each year.

Automated home-charging payments cut AA costs by up to £1,000 per driver

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John Sootheran

The AA is reporting significant operational savings after automating home-charging reimbursement for its electric vehicle (EV) drivers — with efficiencies worth up to £1,000 per driver each year.

Used car market set to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2026 and key signals for fleet operators

Used car market set to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2026 and key signals for fleet operators

John Sootheran

The UK car market is forecast to rebound to 10.2 million transactions in 2026, putting overall activity back on par with 2019 as used demand strengthens, according to new analysis from...

Used car market set to return to pre-pandemic levels in 2026 and key signals for fleet operators

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John Sootheran

The UK car market is forecast to rebound to 10.2 million transactions in 2026, putting overall activity back on par with 2019 as used demand strengthens, according to new analysis from...

AA adopts unified AI platform to streamline operations and improve service delivery

AA adopts unified AI platform to streamline operations and improve service delivery

John Sootheran

The AA has begun a major internal rollout of artificial intelligence, introducing ChatGPT Enterprise across 1,500 job roles to remove duplicated processes, speed up analysis and reporting, and free teams...

AA adopts unified AI platform to streamline operations and improve service delivery

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John Sootheran

The AA has begun a major internal rollout of artificial intelligence, introducing ChatGPT Enterprise across 1,500 job roles to remove duplicated processes, speed up analysis and reporting, and free teams...

Fleet leaders urged to respond to consultation on EV pence-per-mile tax

Fleet leaders urged to respond to consultation on EV pence-per-mile tax

John Sootheran

Fleets are being encouraged to engage with the Government’s consultation on the proposed electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED), which would introduce a 3 pence-per-mile charge for EVs and 1.5ppm for...

Fleet leaders urged to respond to consultation on EV pence-per-mile tax

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John Sootheran

Fleets are being encouraged to engage with the Government’s consultation on the proposed electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED), which would introduce a 3 pence-per-mile charge for EVs and 1.5ppm for...

Data tool shows 80% of fleet diesel vans already suitable for electrification

Data tool shows 80% of fleet diesel vans already suitable for electrification

John Sootheran

Most diesel vans in operation today could switch to electric without disrupting daily operations, according to new analysis from Northgate Vehicle Hire’s Drive to Zero Transition Hub.

Data tool shows 80% of fleet diesel vans already suitable for electrification

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John Sootheran

Most diesel vans in operation today could switch to electric without disrupting daily operations, according to new analysis from Northgate Vehicle Hire’s Drive to Zero Transition Hub.

New car market dips 1.6% in November as EV growth slows ahead of new tax regime

New car market dips 1.6% in November as EV growth slows ahead of new tax regime

John Sootheran

UK new car registrations slipped 1.6% in November to 151,154 units, with private demand falling 5.5%, according to the latest SMMT data. Fleet registrations held steady with a 0.2% lift,...

New car market dips 1.6% in November as EV growth slows ahead of new tax regime

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John Sootheran

UK new car registrations slipped 1.6% in November to 151,154 units, with private demand falling 5.5%, according to the latest SMMT data. Fleet registrations held steady with a 0.2% lift,...

LCV market drops 22% in November as electric van growth hits yearly high

LCV market drops 22% in November as electric van growth hits yearly high

John Sootheran

UK van registrations fell sharply in November, with the light commercial vehicle market down 22.2% to 23,570 units, according to new SMMT data. It marks another month of reduced fleet...

LCV market drops 22% in November as electric van growth hits yearly high

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John Sootheran

UK van registrations fell sharply in November, with the light commercial vehicle market down 22.2% to 23,570 units, according to new SMMT data. It marks another month of reduced fleet...

Horse Powertrain reveals compact hybrid unit designed to slot into BEV platforms

Horse Powertrain reveals compact hybrid unit designed to slot into BEV platforms

John Sootheran

Lightweight hybrid conversions could offer lower running costs, extended range and broader fuel flexibility on future EV-derived models. 

Horse Powertrain reveals compact hybrid unit designed to slot into BEV platforms

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John Sootheran

Lightweight hybrid conversions could offer lower running costs, extended range and broader fuel flexibility on future EV-derived models. 

Tesla Model Y Standard arrives in UK with £3000 price reduction

Tesla Model Y Standard arrives in UK with £3000 price reduction

John Sootheran

Tesla has introduced the Model Y Standard to the UK, lowering the SUV’s entry point by £3000 compared with the previous base model. The new variant starts at £41,990, or...

Tesla Model Y Standard arrives in UK with £3000 price reduction

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John Sootheran

Tesla has introduced the Model Y Standard to the UK, lowering the SUV’s entry point by £3000 compared with the previous base model. The new variant starts at £41,990, or...

Fiat Grande Panda UK deliveries pushed to March 2026 amid European demand

Fiat Grande Panda UK deliveries pushed to March 2026 amid European demand

John Sootheran

Fleet customers awaiting the Fiat Grande Panda will face a longer wait, with UK deliveries now postponed until March 2026. Fiat has redirected early production to left-hand-drive markets, where demand...

Fiat Grande Panda UK deliveries pushed to March 2026 amid European demand

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John Sootheran

Fleet customers awaiting the Fiat Grande Panda will face a longer wait, with UK deliveries now postponed until March 2026. Fiat has redirected early production to left-hand-drive markets, where demand...

Orders open for updated Alpine A290+ range, now priced from £30,245

Orders open for updated Alpine A290+ range, now priced from £30,245

John Sootheran

Fleet operators can now place orders for Alpine’s updated A290+ line-up, with the hot hatch arriving in three variants — GT+, GT Performance+ and GTS+ — and qualifying for the...

Orders open for updated Alpine A290+ range, now priced from £30,245

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John Sootheran

Fleet operators can now place orders for Alpine’s updated A290+ line-up, with the hot hatch arriving in three variants — GT+, GT Performance+ and GTS+ — and qualifying for the...

Mazda’s next-gen CX-5 arrives spring 2026 with digital architecture and hybrid efficiency

Mazda’s next-gen CX-5 arrives spring 2026 with digital architecture and hybrid efficiency

John Sootheran

Mazda will introduce an all-new CX-5 to UK fleets next spring, bringing the brand’s first application of its Mazda E/E Architecture+ (EEA+) — the platform that will underpin Mazda’s future...

Mazda’s next-gen CX-5 arrives spring 2026 with digital architecture and hybrid efficiency

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John Sootheran

Mazda will introduce an all-new CX-5 to UK fleets next spring, bringing the brand’s first application of its Mazda E/E Architecture+ (EEA+) — the platform that will underpin Mazda’s future...

Public EV Charging Growth Remains Strong as High-Powered Infrastructure Surges – Zapmap November 2025

Public EV Charging Growth Remains Strong as High-Powered Infrastructure Surges – Zapmap November ...

ian richardson

The UK’s public EV charging network continues its steady expansion, with the latest Zapmap data revealing 87,168 charging devices now installed across 44,326 locations as of the end of November 2025....

Public EV Charging Growth Remains Strong as High-Powered Infrastructure Surges – Zapmap November ...

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ian richardson

The UK’s public EV charging network continues its steady expansion, with the latest Zapmap data revealing 87,168 charging devices now installed across 44,326 locations as of the end of November 2025....

FleetWise News Analysis: EV Driver Satisfaction Rises as Charging Hubs Become UK’s Most Popular Charging Locations

FleetWise News Analysis: EV Driver Satisfaction Rises as Charging Hubs Become UK’s Most Popular C...

ian richardson

The UK’s largest and longest-running annual study of electric vehicle (EV) charging behaviour from Zapmap has revealed a clear shift in driver sentiment and charging habits. Conducted in September–October 2025,...

FleetWise News Analysis: EV Driver Satisfaction Rises as Charging Hubs Become UK’s Most Popular C...

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ian richardson

The UK’s largest and longest-running annual study of electric vehicle (EV) charging behaviour from Zapmap has revealed a clear shift in driver sentiment and charging habits. Conducted in September–October 2025,...