Driver exoneration emerges as key motivator for fleet safety tech adoption

Driver exoneration emerges as key motivator for fleet safety tech adoption

John Sootheran

Its Mobilising the Future of Fleets: 2026 Risk and Exoneration Edition report found that 84% of fleets cite exonerating drivers as a leading reason for deploying safety systems.

Driver exoneration emerges as key motivator for fleet safety tech adoption

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John Sootheran

Its Mobilising the Future of Fleets: 2026 Risk and Exoneration Edition report found that 84% of fleets cite exonerating drivers as a leading reason for deploying safety systems.

Motor insurance premiums forecast to rise again in 2026

Motor insurance premiums forecast to rise again in 2026

John Sootheran

Motor insurance costs are expected to climb by around 3% in 2026, according to new analysis from EY, as rising repair and claims costs begin to outweigh recent price reductions....

Motor insurance premiums forecast to rise again in 2026

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John Sootheran

Motor insurance costs are expected to climb by around 3% in 2026, according to new analysis from EY, as rising repair and claims costs begin to outweigh recent price reductions....

Grey fleet disruption costs UK businesses over nine working days per employee

Grey fleet disruption costs UK businesses over nine working days per employee

John Sootheran

UK employers are losing an average of 9.1 working days per affected employee each year due to grey fleet disruption, according to the Sixt UK Mobility Study 2025.

Grey fleet disruption costs UK businesses over nine working days per employee

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John Sootheran

UK employers are losing an average of 9.1 working days per affected employee each year due to grey fleet disruption, according to the Sixt UK Mobility Study 2025.

Transport Committee opens inquiry into electric vehicle adoption

Transport Committee opens inquiry into electric vehicle adoption

John Sootheran

The Transport Committee has launched a new inquiry to examine how the UK Government can accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles and maintain confidence in the transition away from petrol...

Transport Committee opens inquiry into electric vehicle adoption

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John Sootheran

The Transport Committee has launched a new inquiry to examine how the UK Government can accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles and maintain confidence in the transition away from petrol...

Study finds no added pedestrian risk from electric vehicles

Study finds no added pedestrian risk from electric vehicles

John Sootheran

Pedestrians face no greater danger from electric vehicles than from petrol or diesel cars, according to new research from the University of Leeds.

Study finds no added pedestrian risk from electric vehicles

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John Sootheran

Pedestrians face no greater danger from electric vehicles than from petrol or diesel cars, according to new research from the University of Leeds.

BYD and Volkswagen Group brands gain ground as Europe’s powertrain mix continues to shift

BYD and Volkswagen Group brands gain ground as Europe’s powertrain mix continues to shift

John Sootheran

New European registration data shows BYD recorded the fastest market share growth of any brand in Europe in 2025, rising to 1.3% year-to-date — up 0.93 percentage points — according...

BYD and Volkswagen Group brands gain ground as Europe’s powertrain mix continues to shift

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John Sootheran

New European registration data shows BYD recorded the fastest market share growth of any brand in Europe in 2025, rising to 1.3% year-to-date — up 0.93 percentage points — according...

European fleets warn EV quotas could restrict ICE sales via market pressure

European fleets warn EV quotas could restrict ICE sales via market pressure

John Sootheran

European dealers, rental firms and leasing companies are intensifying warnings that proposed EU fleet electrification targets could function as a “back door” ban on petrol and diesel vehicles — even...

European fleets warn EV quotas could restrict ICE sales via market pressure

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John Sootheran

European dealers, rental firms and leasing companies are intensifying warnings that proposed EU fleet electrification targets could function as a “back door” ban on petrol and diesel vehicles — even...

TfL cuts EV infrastructure costs with data-led fleet electrification planning

TfL cuts EV infrastructure costs with data-led fleet electrification planning

John Sootheran

Transport for London has used planning software from Dynamon to model how its 962-vehicle engineering service fleet could transition to zero-emission vehicles by 2030—while avoiding unnecessary charging spend.

TfL cuts EV infrastructure costs with data-led fleet electrification planning

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John Sootheran

Transport for London has used planning software from Dynamon to model how its 962-vehicle engineering service fleet could transition to zero-emission vehicles by 2030—while avoiding unnecessary charging spend.

UK's largest car plant upgrades to support future EV production

UK's largest car plant upgrades to support future EV production

John Sootheran

Nissan has completed a £450m upgrade of its Sunderland factory as production of the third-generation Leaf gets underway, positioning the UK’s largest car plant to support a longer, more flexible...

UK's largest car plant upgrades to support future EV production

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John Sootheran

Nissan has completed a £450m upgrade of its Sunderland factory as production of the third-generation Leaf gets underway, positioning the UK’s largest car plant to support a longer, more flexible...

UK vehicle production dips in November as EV output ramps up

UK vehicle production dips in November as EV output ramps up

John Sootheran

UK vehicle manufacturing fell by 14.3% in November, with 65,932 cars and commercial vehicles rolling off production lines, according to the latest data from the SMMT.

UK vehicle production dips in November as EV output ramps up

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John Sootheran

UK vehicle manufacturing fell by 14.3% in November, with 65,932 cars and commercial vehicles rolling off production lines, according to the latest data from the SMMT.

Kia EV4 and PV5 become first models eligible for UK Electric Car Grant

Kia EV4 and PV5 become first models eligible for UK Electric Car Grant

John Sootheran

All EV4 ‘Air’ variants and PV5 Passenger ‘Essential’ and ‘Plus’ grades qualify for £1,500 off the on-the-road price under Band 2 of the scheme, applying across both available battery options.

Kia EV4 and PV5 become first models eligible for UK Electric Car Grant

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John Sootheran

All EV4 ‘Air’ variants and PV5 Passenger ‘Essential’ and ‘Plus’ grades qualify for £1,500 off the on-the-road price under Band 2 of the scheme, applying across both available battery options.

Neil Broad, General Manager at One Toyota Fleet Services

Neil Broad, General Manager at One Toyota Fleet Services

John Sootheran

Fleet1000 speaks to Toyota's Neil Broad on choice, trust and building future-ready fleets

Neil Broad, General Manager at One Toyota Fleet Services

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John Sootheran

Fleet1000 speaks to Toyota's Neil Broad on choice, trust and building future-ready fleets

Better Fleet Releases First Best Practice Guide: Solving Workplace & Depot Charging Challenges

Better Fleet Releases First Best Practice Guide: Solving Workplace & Depot Charging Challenges

ian richardson

Better Fleet takes a real challenge submitted by fleet professionals and breaks it down into clear explanations, practical solutions, and proven first steps. In this first edition, we explore one...

Better Fleet Releases First Best Practice Guide: Solving Workplace & Depot Charging Challenges

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ian richardson

Better Fleet takes a real challenge submitted by fleet professionals and breaks it down into clear explanations, practical solutions, and proven first steps. In this first edition, we explore one...

Mercedes-Benz Vans rolls out mobile servicing to cut fleet downtime

Mercedes-Benz Vans rolls out mobile servicing to cut fleet downtime

John Sootheran

Mercedes-Benz Vans has launched a new mobile service operation in the UK, giving fleets the ability to complete full servicing and brake testing at their own premises.

Mercedes-Benz Vans rolls out mobile servicing to cut fleet downtime

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John Sootheran

Mercedes-Benz Vans has launched a new mobile service operation in the UK, giving fleets the ability to complete full servicing and brake testing at their own premises.

BYD works with Thatcham to cut EV repair costs and improve fleet TCO

BYD works with Thatcham to cut EV repair costs and improve fleet TCO

John Sootheran

BYD is working with Thatcham Research to make its electric vehicles easier and cheaper to repair, as fleets and insurers grapple with rising EV repair and write-off costs.

BYD works with Thatcham to cut EV repair costs and improve fleet TCO

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John Sootheran

BYD is working with Thatcham Research to make its electric vehicles easier and cheaper to repair, as fleets and insurers grapple with rising EV repair and write-off costs.

Fleet software to watch: new platforms targeting downtime, charging and operational control

Fleet software to watch: new platforms targeting downtime, charging and operational control

John Sootheran

Fleet technology providers are increasingly focused on one shared priority: giving operators clearer, real-time control over complex operations as fleets electrify and scale.

Fleet software to watch: new platforms targeting downtime, charging and operational control

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John Sootheran

Fleet technology providers are increasingly focused on one shared priority: giving operators clearer, real-time control over complex operations as fleets electrify and scale.