Autotrader's lease deals of the week

Autotrader's lease deals of the week

John Sootheran

This week’s business lease highlights bring three sharp-value petrol options ideal for cost-conscious fleets. All deals are based on 10,000 miles per year, come with in-stock availability, and include free delivery.

Autotrader's lease deals of the week

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John Sootheran

This week’s business lease highlights bring three sharp-value petrol options ideal for cost-conscious fleets. All deals are based on 10,000 miles per year, come with in-stock availability, and include free delivery.

Gridserve rolls out ultra-rapid 400kW charger — delivering 100 miles in under 10 minutes

Gridserve rolls out ultra-rapid 400kW charger — delivering 100 miles in under 10 minutes

John Sootheran

Gridserve is introducing ABB’s new A400 ultra-rapid charger to its Electric Highway, launching the first units at Centaurus Park in Bristol, just off the M5 (J17). The company says the...

Gridserve rolls out ultra-rapid 400kW charger — delivering 100 miles in under 10 minutes

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John Sootheran

Gridserve is introducing ABB’s new A400 ultra-rapid charger to its Electric Highway, launching the first units at Centaurus Park in Bristol, just off the M5 (J17). The company says the...

Volkswagen closes a chapter with Touareg FINAL EDITION models — extra equipment, lower prices

Volkswagen closes a chapter with Touareg FINAL EDITION models — extra equipment, lower prices

John Sootheran

Volkswagen has opened UK order books for two run-out versions of its long-standing flagship SUV — the Touareg FINAL EDITION and the Touareg R FINAL EDITION — ahead of combustion-engine...

Volkswagen closes a chapter with Touareg FINAL EDITION models — extra equipment, lower prices

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John Sootheran

Volkswagen has opened UK order books for two run-out versions of its long-standing flagship SUV — the Touareg FINAL EDITION and the Touareg R FINAL EDITION — ahead of combustion-engine...

Better Fleet: The first steps to building a confident charging strategy

Better Fleet: The first steps to building a confident charging strategy

John Sootheran

Before choosing hardware or signing contracts, fleets need clarity on how their vehicles actually operate, what their sites can support, and what to ask suppliers. These early insights shape every...

Better Fleet: The first steps to building a confident charging strategy

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John Sootheran

Before choosing hardware or signing contracts, fleets need clarity on how their vehicles actually operate, what their sites can support, and what to ask suppliers. These early insights shape every...

Better Fleet: Practical solutions to today’s EV charging challenges

Better Fleet: Practical solutions to today’s EV charging challenges

John Sootheran

Charging challenges may be complex, but the tools to solve them already exist, from smarter reimbursement and consolidated dashboards to home-charging workarounds and on-street innovations.

Better Fleet: Practical solutions to today’s EV charging challenges

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John Sootheran

Charging challenges may be complex, but the tools to solve them already exist, from smarter reimbursement and consolidated dashboards to home-charging workarounds and on-street innovations.

Better Fleet: The charging challenges every fleet must understand

Better Fleet: The charging challenges every fleet must understand

John Sootheran

As more fleets shift towards electric vehicles, charging is perceived as one of the most complicated barriers to a smooth transition.It's no longer just a question of "where do we...

Better Fleet: The charging challenges every fleet must understand

Analysis
John Sootheran

As more fleets shift towards electric vehicles, charging is perceived as one of the most complicated barriers to a smooth transition.It's no longer just a question of "where do we...

Epyx launches automated SMR authorisation tool to cut delays and free up teams

Epyx launches automated SMR authorisation tool to cut delays and free up teams

John Sootheran

Epyx has unveiled a major upgrade to its 1link Service Network, introducing Automatic Vehicle Authorisation (AVA), a tool designed to dramatically speed up service, maintenance and repair (SMR) approvals for fleets.

Epyx launches automated SMR authorisation tool to cut delays and free up teams

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John Sootheran

Epyx has unveiled a major upgrade to its 1link Service Network, introducing Automatic Vehicle Authorisation (AVA), a tool designed to dramatically speed up service, maintenance and repair (SMR) approvals for fleets.

Luxury car tax hits mainstream fleets, prompting calls for a wider EV threshold review

Luxury car tax hits mainstream fleets, prompting calls for a wider EV threshold review

John Sootheran

Fleet operators are increasingly being caught by the UK’s “luxury car tax”, with new FOI data showing the number of vehicles paying the Expensive Car Supplement (ECS) has jumped 42%...

Luxury car tax hits mainstream fleets, prompting calls for a wider EV threshold review

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John Sootheran

Fleet operators are increasingly being caught by the UK’s “luxury car tax”, with new FOI data showing the number of vehicles paying the Expensive Car Supplement (ECS) has jumped 42%...

Leasing costs set to rise as firms brace for further EV value drops, BVRLA data shows

Leasing costs set to rise as firms brace for further EV value drops, BVRLA data shows

John Sootheran

Leasing and rental providers are preparing for another challenging year as the decline in electric vehicle (EV) residual values looks set to continue into 2026.

Leasing costs set to rise as firms brace for further EV value drops, BVRLA data shows

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John Sootheran

Leasing and rental providers are preparing for another challenging year as the decline in electric vehicle (EV) residual values looks set to continue into 2026.

Duracell E-Charge Goes Live in Cheltenham with First-Ever 300kW Chargers

Duracell E-Charge Goes Live in Cheltenham with First-Ever 300kW Chargers

ian richardson

Charging in Cheltenham just became faster, easier, and more reliable thanks to the official launch of Duracell E-Charge’s first UK site. Located at Bath Terrace Car Park, Cheltenham (GL50 2BA),...

Duracell E-Charge Goes Live in Cheltenham with First-Ever 300kW Chargers

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ian richardson

Charging in Cheltenham just became faster, easier, and more reliable thanks to the official launch of Duracell E-Charge’s first UK site. Located at Bath Terrace Car Park, Cheltenham (GL50 2BA),...

Fiesta returns? Ford teams up with Renault in surprise move to revive small car strategy

Fiesta returns? Ford teams up with Renault in surprise move to revive small car strategy

John Sootheran

Ford is preparing a return to the compact car segment, confirming a major platform-sharing deal with Renault that will underpin two all-new electric models — including a successor to the...

Fiesta returns? Ford teams up with Renault in surprise move to revive small car strategy

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John Sootheran

Ford is preparing a return to the compact car segment, confirming a major platform-sharing deal with Renault that will underpin two all-new electric models — including a successor to the...

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...