Fleets sitting on idle assets as data gap limits utilisation

Fleets sitting on idle assets as data gap limits utilisation

John Sootheran

Fleet operators are sitting on underused assets and most already have the tools to fix it.

Fleets sitting on idle assets as data gap limits utilisation

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John Sootheran

Fleet operators are sitting on underused assets and most already have the tools to fix it.

Sermi rollout opens up repair data as fleets look to reduce downtime

Sermi rollout opens up repair data as fleets look to reduce downtime

John Sootheran

A new certification scheme is set to reshape how vehicles are repaired in the UK.

Sermi rollout opens up repair data as fleets look to reduce downtime

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John Sootheran

A new certification scheme is set to reshape how vehicles are repaired in the UK.

VED rises and EV tax gap narrows as fleet costs edge up

VED rises and EV tax gap narrows as fleet costs edge up

John Sootheran

Vehicle excise duty has increased from 1 April, with the standard annual rate now £200 and first year charges for high emission cars reaching £5,690. At the same time, company...

VED rises and EV tax gap narrows as fleet costs edge up

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John Sootheran

Vehicle excise duty has increased from 1 April, with the standard annual rate now £200 and first year charges for high emission cars reaching £5,690. At the same time, company...

Autotrader’s lease deals of the week – three SUVs under £250 per month

Autotrader’s lease deals of the week – three SUVs under £250 per month

John Sootheran

Here are three of the most interesting lease deals currently available through Autotrader, all sitting under the £250 per month mark and covering a mix of efficient hybrids, everyday SUVs and...

Autotrader’s lease deals of the week – three SUVs under £250 per month

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John Sootheran

Here are three of the most interesting lease deals currently available through Autotrader, all sitting under the £250 per month mark and covering a mix of efficient hybrids, everyday SUVs and...

Mazda undercuts its own CX-5 with upgraded model

Mazda undercuts its own CX-5 with upgraded model

John Sootheran

Mazda has confirmed UK pricing and specification for the new CX-5, with the latest version starting from £31,550 – undercutting the outgoing model and keeping it competitive in the mid-size...

Mazda undercuts its own CX-5 with upgraded model

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John Sootheran

Mazda has confirmed UK pricing and specification for the new CX-5, with the latest version starting from £31,550 – undercutting the outgoing model and keeping it competitive in the mid-size...

Cupra updates Tavascan with new entry model and improved in-car tech

Cupra updates Tavascan with new entry model and improved in-car tech

John Sootheran

More accessible pricing, better usability and smarter features headline 2026 update

Cupra updates Tavascan with new entry model and improved in-car tech

Review
John Sootheran

More accessible pricing, better usability and smarter features headline 2026 update

Ford introduces Transit City as lower-cost electric van option

Ford introduces Transit City as lower-cost electric van option

John Sootheran

Ford has revealed the new Transit City, a budget-focused electric van designed to offer a more accessible entry point into its van range.

Ford introduces Transit City as lower-cost electric van option

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John Sootheran

Ford has revealed the new Transit City, a budget-focused electric van designed to offer a more accessible entry point into its van range.

Škoda previews Peaq – its first electric seven-seat SUV

Škoda previews Peaq – its first electric seven-seat SUV

John Sootheran

Up to 372-mile range and three rows of seats position Peaq as a practical family and fleet EV

Škoda previews Peaq – its first electric seven-seat SUV

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John Sootheran

Up to 372-mile range and three rows of seats position Peaq as a practical family and fleet EV

What Car? celebrates standout vans for 2026

What Car? celebrates standout vans for 2026

John Sootheran

Volkswagen, Kia and Renault dominate this year’s awards, with practicality and real-world usability front and centre. Across the board, winners range from established diesel workhorses to newer electric models designed to...

What Car? celebrates standout vans for 2026

Review
John Sootheran

Volkswagen, Kia and Renault dominate this year’s awards, with practicality and real-world usability front and centre. Across the board, winners range from established diesel workhorses to newer electric models designed to...

BMW adds entry-level iX3 with 395-mile range

BMW adds entry-level iX3 with 395-mile range

John Sootheran

BMW has introduced a more accessible version of its electric SUV with the iX3 40, priced from £53,250 and arriving in the UK in summer 2026.

BMW adds entry-level iX3 with 395-mile range

Review
John Sootheran

BMW has introduced a more accessible version of its electric SUV with the iX3 40, priced from £53,250 and arriving in the UK in summer 2026.

Mercedes refreshes its largest SUVs with plug-in power and everyday comfort upgrades

Mercedes refreshes its largest SUVs with plug-in power and everyday comfort upgrades

John Sootheran

Electrification, smoother rides and smarter tech aim to make large SUVs easier to live with day-to-day

Mercedes refreshes its largest SUVs with plug-in power and everyday comfort upgrades

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John Sootheran

Electrification, smoother rides and smarter tech aim to make large SUVs easier to live with day-to-day

Wigan Council cuts idling by 29% across 320-vehicle fleet

Wigan Council cuts idling by 29% across 320-vehicle fleet

John Sootheran

Wigan Council has reduced engine idling by 29% across its 320-vehicle fleet after rolling out telematics from Michelin Connected Fleet, cutting fuel costs and improving environmental performance in the process.

Wigan Council cuts idling by 29% across 320-vehicle fleet

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John Sootheran

Wigan Council has reduced engine idling by 29% across its 320-vehicle fleet after rolling out telematics from Michelin Connected Fleet, cutting fuel costs and improving environmental performance in the process.

Sophie Foucque, CEO at MICHELIN Connected Fleet EAA

Sophie Foucque, CEO at MICHELIN Connected Fleet EAA

John Sootheran

Fleet1000 speaks to MICHELIN Connected Fleet CEO Sophie Foucque on data strategy, EV transition and turning insight into action.

Sophie Foucque, CEO at MICHELIN Connected Fleet EAA

Interview
John Sootheran

Fleet1000 speaks to MICHELIN Connected Fleet CEO Sophie Foucque on data strategy, EV transition and turning insight into action.

The Week in Fleet - March 27th, 2026

The Week in Fleet - March 27th, 2026

ian richardson

Join Lily Wallen and Ian Richardson for the latest edition of The Week in Fleet as they unpack the stories that matter, with added insight and industry perspective.  

The Week in Fleet - March 27th, 2026

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ian richardson

Join Lily Wallen and Ian Richardson for the latest edition of The Week in Fleet as they unpack the stories that matter, with added insight and industry perspective.  

Humax and Rightcharge tackle one of EV fleets’ biggest headaches: home charging reimbursement

Humax and Rightcharge tackle one of EV fleets’ biggest headaches: home charging reimbursement

John Sootheran

One of the quieter challenges in fleet electrification is what happens when drivers charge at home. Tracking costs, separating business and personal use, and handling reimbursements can quickly become admin-heavy.

Humax and Rightcharge tackle one of EV fleets’ biggest headaches: home charging reimbursement

Review
John Sootheran

One of the quieter challenges in fleet electrification is what happens when drivers charge at home. Tracking costs, separating business and personal use, and handling reimbursements can quickly become admin-heavy.

EV residual-value blueprint launched, as fleets grapple with falling prices

EV residual-value blueprint launched, as fleets grapple with falling prices

John Sootheran

Residual value risk is quickly becoming one of the biggest challenges facing fleets, and a new industry blueprint suggests the old ways of managing it are no longer fit for...

EV residual-value blueprint launched, as fleets grapple with falling prices

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John Sootheran

Residual value risk is quickly becoming one of the biggest challenges facing fleets, and a new industry blueprint suggests the old ways of managing it are no longer fit for...