Autumn budget: the fleet industry responds

Autumn budget: the fleet industry responds

John Sootheran

The Autumn Budget has landed, prompting fresh questions for fleets on costs, electrification and policy stability. FleetWise has gathered industry reaction to the Chancellor’s measures.

Autumn budget: the fleet industry responds

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John Sootheran

The Autumn Budget has landed, prompting fresh questions for fleets on costs, electrification and policy stability. FleetWise has gathered industry reaction to the Chancellor’s measures.

Carwow's deals of the week

Carwow's deals of the week

John Sootheran

SEAT Ibiza FR – from £208.87 per month A well-equipped supermini with sporty styling, the SEAT Ibiza FR offers an efficient 1.0-litre petrol engine and smooth automatic gearbox. On a...

Carwow's deals of the week

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John Sootheran

SEAT Ibiza FR – from £208.87 per month A well-equipped supermini with sporty styling, the SEAT Ibiza FR offers an efficient 1.0-litre petrol engine and smooth automatic gearbox. On a...

Where is EV demand outpacing infrastructure?

Where is EV demand outpacing infrastructure?

John Sootheran

EVA England has published an updated Constituency Map revealing the areas where public charging rollout is keeping pace with rising EV adoption — and where it is falling behind. For...

Where is EV demand outpacing infrastructure?

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John Sootheran

EVA England has published an updated Constituency Map revealing the areas where public charging rollout is keeping pace with rising EV adoption — and where it is falling behind. For...

Gatwick Construction cuts fleet admin by up to two hours a day

Gatwick Construction cuts fleet admin by up to two hours a day

John Sootheran

Gatwick Construction has overhauled its fleet and asset management processes after adopting FleetCheck Professional and LicenceAssured, consolidating more than 200 assets and replacing a tangle of spreadsheets, whiteboards and paper...

Gatwick Construction cuts fleet admin by up to two hours a day

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John Sootheran

Gatwick Construction has overhauled its fleet and asset management processes after adopting FleetCheck Professional and LicenceAssured, consolidating more than 200 assets and replacing a tangle of spreadsheets, whiteboards and paper...

Changan strengthens UK operations amid rising pressure on Japanese brands

Changan strengthens UK operations amid rising pressure on Japanese brands

John Sootheran

Changan is accelerating its UK expansion following the launch of the Deepal S07, securing new logistics and finance partnerships to boost aftersales support, dealer confidence and fleet readiness. The move...

Changan strengthens UK operations amid rising pressure on Japanese brands

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John Sootheran

Changan is accelerating its UK expansion following the launch of the Deepal S07, securing new logistics and finance partnerships to boost aftersales support, dealer confidence and fleet readiness. The move...

4G and 5G coverage boosted across 590 miles of major UK routes

4G and 5G coverage boosted across 590 miles of major UK routes

John Sootheran

Virgin Media O2 has upgraded mobile connectivity along 590 miles of motorways and A roads, aiming to improve navigation, charging access and breakdown support for drivers, particularly those running electric...

4G and 5G coverage boosted across 590 miles of major UK routes

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John Sootheran

Virgin Media O2 has upgraded mobile connectivity along 590 miles of motorways and A roads, aiming to improve navigation, charging access and breakdown support for drivers, particularly those running electric...

How DLR operator electrified four years ahead of schedule

How DLR operator electrified four years ahead of schedule

John Sootheran

KeolisAmey Docklands (KAD) will operate a fully electric fleet by the end of 2025, meeting its Transport for London (TfL) requirement four years ahead of schedule. The joint-venture DLR operator...

How DLR operator electrified four years ahead of schedule

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John Sootheran

KeolisAmey Docklands (KAD) will operate a fully electric fleet by the end of 2025, meeting its Transport for London (TfL) requirement four years ahead of schedule. The joint-venture DLR operator...

Government confirms major regulatory changes to support up to 4.25t electric vans

Government confirms major regulatory changes to support up to 4.25t electric vans

John Sootheran

The Government has committed to new legislation aimed at making 3.5–4.25-tonne zero-emission vans easier for fleets to operate, following its consultation on MOT testing, tachographs, drivers’ hours and speed limiter rules....

Government confirms major regulatory changes to support up to 4.25t electric vans

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John Sootheran

The Government has committed to new legislation aimed at making 3.5–4.25-tonne zero-emission vans easier for fleets to operate, following its consultation on MOT testing, tachographs, drivers’ hours and speed limiter rules....

Communal EV charging tariff pilot aims to reduce costs for shared occupancy

Communal EV charging tariff pilot aims to reduce costs for shared occupancy

John Sootheran

British Gas and Zaptec have introduced what they say is the UK’s first communal EV charging tariff, targeting the persistent price gap between home charging and shared residential chargers. The...

Communal EV charging tariff pilot aims to reduce costs for shared occupancy

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John Sootheran

British Gas and Zaptec have introduced what they say is the UK’s first communal EV charging tariff, targeting the persistent price gap between home charging and shared residential chargers. The...

Leapmotor reveals B03X compact EV with 300-mile headline range

Leapmotor reveals B03X compact EV with 300-mile headline range

John Sootheran

Leapmotor has unveiled the B03X, a compact electric SUV destined to compete with models like the Ford Puma Gen-E and Vauxhall Mokka when it arrives in global markets. The brand...

Leapmotor reveals B03X compact EV with 300-mile headline range

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John Sootheran

Leapmotor has unveiled the B03X, a compact electric SUV destined to compete with models like the Ford Puma Gen-E and Vauxhall Mokka when it arrives in global markets. The brand...

Changan confirms E06 electric SUV for UK launch in 2027

Changan confirms E06 electric SUV for UK launch in 2027

John Sootheran

Changan will expand its UK line-up in early 2027 with the arrival of the E06, a compact electric SUV designed to appeal to European drivers and sit below the Deepal...

Changan confirms E06 electric SUV for UK launch in 2027

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John Sootheran

Changan will expand its UK line-up in early 2027 with the arrival of the E06, a compact electric SUV designed to appeal to European drivers and sit below the Deepal...

Nissan LEAF 75kWh launches from £32,249 with UK Electric Car Grant

Nissan LEAF 75kWh launches from £32,249 with UK Electric Car Grant

John Sootheran

Fleet operators now have another long-range, grant-eligible EV to consider, as Nissan confirms pricing for the all-new, British-built LEAF 75kWh. The model qualifies for the UK Government’s £3,750 Electric Car...

Nissan LEAF 75kWh launches from £32,249 with UK Electric Car Grant

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John Sootheran

Fleet operators now have another long-range, grant-eligible EV to consider, as Nissan confirms pricing for the all-new, British-built LEAF 75kWh. The model qualifies for the UK Government’s £3,750 Electric Car...

Carwow’s best lease picks this week

Carwow’s best lease picks this week

John Sootheran

Carwow’s latest lease offers bring strong value across hybrid and petrol models, with competitive monthly pricing, solid equipment levels, and in-stock availability for fleets needing quick turnaround vehicles.

Carwow’s best lease picks this week

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John Sootheran

Carwow’s latest lease offers bring strong value across hybrid and petrol models, with competitive monthly pricing, solid equipment levels, and in-stock availability for fleets needing quick turnaround vehicles.

Most UK fleets don't consider retread tyres despite clear savings, research shows

Most UK fleets don't consider retread tyres despite clear savings, research shows

John Sootheran

A survey of more than 700 commercial fleets found 66.9% fit only brand-new tyres. This is despite more than half of respondents citing mileage performance (56.7%) and purchase price (56.3%)...

Most UK fleets don't consider retread tyres despite clear savings, research shows

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John Sootheran

A survey of more than 700 commercial fleets found 66.9% fit only brand-new tyres. This is despite more than half of respondents citing mileage performance (56.7%) and purchase price (56.3%)...

This week in eHGVs: performance breakthroughs, major trials, and Scotland’s electrification push

This week in eHGVs: performance breakthroughs, major trials, and Scotland’s electrification push

John Sootheran

The past week delivered significant momentum across the electric HGV space, with councils, parcel operators and national programmes all reporting progress — and zero-emission truck registrations hitting new highs.

This week in eHGVs: performance breakthroughs, major trials, and Scotland’s electrification push

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John Sootheran

The past week delivered significant momentum across the electric HGV space, with councils, parcel operators and national programmes all reporting progress — and zero-emission truck registrations hitting new highs.

Used EV values show first signs of stabilising as demand strengthens

Used EV values show first signs of stabilising as demand strengthens

John Sootheran

Marketcheck data shows EV prices held firm from January to March before dropping sharply over the summer. The average advertised price slipped from £24,373 in March to £22,162 in August...

Used EV values show first signs of stabilising as demand strengthens

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John Sootheran

Marketcheck data shows EV prices held firm from January to March before dropping sharply over the summer. The average advertised price slipped from £24,373 in March to £22,162 in August...