How one fleet reduced tyre failures by matching tyres to the job

How one fleet reduced tyre failures by matching tyres to the job

John Sootheran

Wastewater transport specialist Wrights of Twycross has cut tyre failures and improved fleet visibility after overhauling its tyre management strategy across a fleet of around 200 trucks and 65 vans.

How one fleet reduced tyre failures by matching tyres to the job

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John Sootheran

Wastewater transport specialist Wrights of Twycross has cut tyre failures and improved fleet visibility after overhauling its tyre management strategy across a fleet of around 200 trucks and 65 vans.

Fleets turn to shorter leases as businesses look to accelerate EV adoption

Fleets turn to shorter leases as businesses look to accelerate EV adoption

John Sootheran

According to leasing specialist Liquid Fleet, demand is growing for six, 12 and 18-month agreements as employers respond to economic uncertainty and changing workforce requirements.

Fleets turn to shorter leases as businesses look to accelerate EV adoption

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John Sootheran

According to leasing specialist Liquid Fleet, demand is growing for six, 12 and 18-month agreements as employers respond to economic uncertainty and changing workforce requirements.

Rural EV drivers could face bills three times higher under new road tax plans

Rural EV drivers could face bills three times higher under new road tax plans

John Sootheran

Drivers in rural areas could pay more than three times as much as city motorists under the Government's proposed electric vehicle road pricing scheme, according to new analysis from the...

Rural EV drivers could face bills three times higher under new road tax plans

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John Sootheran

Drivers in rural areas could pay more than three times as much as city motorists under the Government's proposed electric vehicle road pricing scheme, according to new analysis from the...

EV charging concerns continue to hold back drivers despite growing cost advantage

EV charging concerns continue to hold back drivers despite growing cost advantage

John Sootheran

More UK drivers now believe electric vehicles are cheaper to run than petrol and diesel cars, but concerns about charging infrastructure continue to slow adoption, according to new research from...

EV charging concerns continue to hold back drivers despite growing cost advantage

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John Sootheran

More UK drivers now believe electric vehicles are cheaper to run than petrol and diesel cars, but concerns about charging infrastructure continue to slow adoption, according to new research from...

Driver fatigue may be linked to one in five crashes, fleets warned

Driver fatigue may be linked to one in five crashes, fleets warned

John Sootheran

Driver fatigue could be playing a role in up to one in five road collisions and around a quarter of fatal and serious crashes, according to road safety charity GEM...

Driver fatigue may be linked to one in five crashes, fleets warned

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John Sootheran

Driver fatigue could be playing a role in up to one in five road collisions and around a quarter of fatal and serious crashes, according to road safety charity GEM...

Fleet data quality becomes critical as AI adoption grows, warns FleetCheck

Fleet data quality becomes critical as AI adoption grows, warns FleetCheck

John Sootheran

Fleet operators looking to use artificial intelligence could end up making costly decisions if the data feeding those systems is inaccurate, according to fleet software provider FleetCheck.

Fleet data quality becomes critical as AI adoption grows, warns FleetCheck

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John Sootheran

Fleet operators looking to use artificial intelligence could end up making costly decisions if the data feeding those systems is inaccurate, according to fleet software provider FleetCheck.

Kier cuts fleet collisions by 22% after overhauling driver risk programme

Kier cuts fleet collisions by 22% after overhauling driver risk programme

John Sootheran

Kier Group has reduced road traffic collisions by 22% and cut driver non-compliance by 70% after introducing a more structured approach to driver risk management across its fleet of almost...

Kier cuts fleet collisions by 22% after overhauling driver risk programme

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John Sootheran

Kier Group has reduced road traffic collisions by 22% and cut driver non-compliance by 70% after introducing a more structured approach to driver risk management across its fleet of almost...

In the market for an EV? These are the models impressing judges in 2026

In the market for an EV? These are the models impressing judges in 2026

John Sootheran

Drivers weighing up their next electric or hybrid car have a fresh shortlist to consider after the EcoCar Electrified Top 50 Awards highlighted the standout models across the market.

In the market for an EV? These are the models impressing judges in 2026

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John Sootheran

Drivers weighing up their next electric or hybrid car have a fresh shortlist to consider after the EcoCar Electrified Top 50 Awards highlighted the standout models across the market.

BYD enters growing compact van market with 265-mile Dolphin Cargo

BYD enters growing compact van market with 265-mile Dolphin Cargo

John Sootheran

BYD has launched the Dolphin Cargo, a compact electric van based on its Dolphin hatchback, becoming the latest manufacturer to target fleets looking for a smaller alternative to traditional vans.

BYD enters growing compact van market with 265-mile Dolphin Cargo

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John Sootheran

BYD has launched the Dolphin Cargo, a compact electric van based on its Dolphin hatchback, becoming the latest manufacturer to target fleets looking for a smaller alternative to traditional vans.

Stellantis eyes £13k electric city cars as Panda and 2CV make UK return more likely

Stellantis eyes £13k electric city cars as Panda and 2CV make UK return more likely

John Sootheran

Stellantis has moved a step closer to bringing affordable electric motoring back to the city car market, with new Fiat Panda and Citroën 2CV-inspired EVs expected from 2028 and increasingly...

Stellantis eyes £13k electric city cars as Panda and 2CV make UK return more likely

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John Sootheran

Stellantis has moved a step closer to bringing affordable electric motoring back to the city car market, with new Fiat Panda and Citroën 2CV-inspired EVs expected from 2028 and increasingly...

Stellantis plans 11 new vans, a fresh platform, and a 'box on wheels' concept

Stellantis plans 11 new vans, a fresh platform, and a 'box on wheels' concept

John Sootheran

The programme will introduce new mid-size and large van platforms powered by Stellantis's STLA Brain architecture, supporting electric, hybrid and internal combustion powertrains. The manufacturer says the new generation of...

Stellantis plans 11 new vans, a fresh platform, and a 'box on wheels' concept

Review
John Sootheran

The programme will introduce new mid-size and large van platforms powered by Stellantis's STLA Brain architecture, supporting electric, hybrid and internal combustion powertrains. The manufacturer says the new generation of...

Honda launches eight-year warranty as £19k Super-N prepares for UK arrival

Honda launches eight-year warranty as £19k Super-N prepares for UK arrival

John Sootheran

Available on vehicles registered from June 1, the warranty extends Honda's standard three-year cover by an additional year every time the vehicle is serviced at an authorised Honda retailer, up...

Honda launches eight-year warranty as £19k Super-N prepares for UK arrival

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John Sootheran

Available on vehicles registered from June 1, the warranty extends Honda's standard three-year cover by an additional year every time the vehicle is serviced at an authorised Honda retailer, up...

Kia EV4 price cut brings it closer to Volkswagen ID.3 territory

Kia EV4 price cut brings it closer to Volkswagen ID.3 territory

John Sootheran

The Kia EV4 has become the first Kia model eligible for the Government’s full £3,750 Electric Car Grant, cutting the hatchback’s starting price to £30,995 and strengthening its position against...

Kia EV4 price cut brings it closer to Volkswagen ID.3 territory

Review
John Sootheran

The Kia EV4 has become the first Kia model eligible for the Government’s full £3,750 Electric Car Grant, cutting the hatchback’s starting price to £30,995 and strengthening its position against...

Leapmotor B05 arrives with 300-mile range and sub-£30k price tag

Leapmotor B05 arrives with 300-mile range and sub-£30k price tag

John Sootheran

Priced from £30,495, or £28,995 after Leapmotor's own £1,500 "Leap Grant", the B05 undercuts key rivals such as the Volkswagen ID.3, Cupra Born, Peugeot E-308 and Renault Megane E-Tech while...

Leapmotor B05 arrives with 300-mile range and sub-£30k price tag

Review
John Sootheran

Priced from £30,495, or £28,995 after Leapmotor's own £1,500 "Leap Grant", the B05 undercuts key rivals such as the Volkswagen ID.3, Cupra Born, Peugeot E-308 and Renault Megane E-Tech while...

Leasing.com's Business Lease Deals of the Week

Leasing.com's Business Lease Deals of the Week

John Sootheran

From a long-range electric saloon costing less than £200 per month to a family-sized electric SUV and an iconic camper van, there is plenty of choice for drivers looking to...

Leasing.com's Business Lease Deals of the Week

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John Sootheran

From a long-range electric saloon costing less than £200 per month to a family-sized electric SUV and an iconic camper van, there is plenty of choice for drivers looking to...

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for reducing fleet downtime

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for reducing fleet downtime

John Sootheran

Here's seven considerations for understanding the true cost of downtime and reducing it where possible.

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for reducing fleet downtime

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John Sootheran

Here's seven considerations for understanding the true cost of downtime and reducing it where possible.