Fleet registrations take 57% market share in August, but September will be 'real acid test' says SMMT

Fleet registrations take 57% market share in August, but September will be 'real acid test' says ...

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New car registrations grew by 13.7% in August 2026 with fleets taking a 57.2% market share, marking a 10.1% increase compared to August 2025.

Fleet registrations take 57% market share in August, but September will be 'real acid test' says ...

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New car registrations grew by 13.7% in August 2026 with fleets taking a 57.2% market share, marking a 10.1% increase compared to August 2025.

Xpeng sets up own UK retail network ahead of two new model launches

Xpeng sets up own UK retail network ahead of two new model launches

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Chinese car maker, Xpeng has moved its UK sales operations in-house, moving away from importer, International Motors. Two new models, the L03 and X9, are set to follow by 2027.

Xpeng sets up own UK retail network ahead of two new model launches

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Chinese car maker, Xpeng has moved its UK sales operations in-house, moving away from importer, International Motors. Two new models, the L03 and X9, are set to follow by 2027.

Business lease shortlist: four electrified cars worth comparing

Business lease shortlist: four electrified cars worth comparing

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This week’s shortlist brings together four electrified options for different fleet roles: a compact EV, an electric SUV, a plug-in hybrid SUV and a full-hybrid estate. All four offer a...

Business lease shortlist: four electrified cars worth comparing

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This week’s shortlist brings together four electrified options for different fleet roles: a compact EV, an electric SUV, a plug-in hybrid SUV and a full-hybrid estate. All four offer a...

Tomorrow’s company-car drivers may arrive expecting an EV

Tomorrow’s company-car drivers may arrive expecting an EV

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Electric vehicles could soon become the default expectation for a new generation of company-car drivers. Research from E.ON Next suggests 55% of learner drivers would like their first vehicle to...

Tomorrow’s company-car drivers may arrive expecting an EV

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Electric vehicles could soon become the default expectation for a new generation of company-car drivers. Research from E.ON Next suggests 55% of learner drivers would like their first vehicle to...

AI fleet systems are starting to recommend the next action

AI fleet systems are starting to recommend the next action

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Fleet software is moving beyond reporting what happened and towards telling managers what they should do next. Webfleet is preparing to introduce Fleet Insights, using fleet data and benchmarking to...

AI fleet systems are starting to recommend the next action

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Fleet software is moving beyond reporting what happened and towards telling managers what they should do next. Webfleet is preparing to introduce Fleet Insights, using fleet data and benchmarking to...

Small fleets should expect simpler mobility payments

Small fleets should expect simpler mobility payments

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Small and medium-sized fleets are increasingly managing diesel, hybrid and electric vehicles together, but many still rely on fragmented payment and expense processes. FuelQ says conversations with businesses at the...

Small fleets should expect simpler mobility payments

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Small and medium-sized fleets are increasingly managing diesel, hybrid and electric vehicles together, but many still rely on fragmented payment and expense processes. FuelQ says conversations with businesses at the...

Autonomous fleet operations move from UK plans to passenger journeys

Autonomous fleet operations move from UK plans to passenger journeys

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UK self-driving vehicles have taken another significant step towards commercial fleet use, with supervised self-driving Uber journeys now operating in London. Passengers requesting selected Uber services can be matched with...

Autonomous fleet operations move from UK plans to passenger journeys

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UK self-driving vehicles have taken another significant step towards commercial fleet use, with supervised self-driving Uber journeys now operating in London. Passengers requesting selected Uber services can be matched with...

59p/kWh rapid charging offers fleets a September saving

59p/kWh rapid charging offers fleets a September saving

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Fleet managers with drivers regularly using Motor Fuel Group EV Power sites have an immediate opportunity to reduce public charging costs during September. Charging is available at 59p/kWh across participating...

59p/kWh rapid charging offers fleets a September saving

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Fleet managers with drivers regularly using Motor Fuel Group EV Power sites have an immediate opportunity to reduce public charging costs during September. Charging is available at 59p/kWh across participating...

EV charging could start earning fleets money

EV charging could start earning fleets money

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Electric vehicles could increasingly become an income-generating asset when they are parked and charging. Yes, you literally get paid to charge your vehicle outside of peak charging times! ev.energy has...

EV charging could start earning fleets money

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Electric vehicles could increasingly become an income-generating asset when they are parked and charging. Yes, you literally get paid to charge your vehicle outside of peak charging times! ev.energy has...

New HMRC mileage rates are live – check reimbursement settings now

New HMRC mileage rates are live – check reimbursement settings now

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New HMRC Advisory Fuel Rates took effect on 1 September, meaning fleets should check payroll, expenses, and reimbursement systems immediately. For petrol company cars over 2000cc, the rate has increased...

New HMRC mileage rates are live – check reimbursement settings now

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New HMRC Advisory Fuel Rates took effect on 1 September, meaning fleets should check payroll, expenses, and reimbursement systems immediately. For petrol company cars over 2000cc, the rate has increased...

Polestar 4 SUV unveiled, adding practicality to stylish EV

Polestar 4 SUV unveiled, adding practicality to stylish EV

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Fleets that enjoyed the Polestar 4 now have the option of a more practical version. Meet the new Polestar 4 SUV - and it has a back window. 

Polestar 4 SUV unveiled, adding practicality to stylish EV

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Fleets that enjoyed the Polestar 4 now have the option of a more practical version. Meet the new Polestar 4 SUV - and it has a back window. 

All-electric Range Rover finally lifts covers

All-electric Range Rover finally lifts covers

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Fleets looking for a Range Rover-style SUV with a full EV powertrain had plenty of choice from other manufacturers. Yet never a Range Rover itself - until now. 

All-electric Range Rover finally lifts covers

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Fleets looking for a Range Rover-style SUV with a full EV powertrain had plenty of choice from other manufacturers. Yet never a Range Rover itself - until now. 

Seven in 10 UK tradespeople considering switch to electric vans, study finds

Seven in 10 UK tradespeople considering switch to electric vans, study finds

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More than seven in 10 UK tradespeople are considering switching to an electric van for their next work vehicle, according to research commissioned by EV van manufacturer, Farizon.

Seven in 10 UK tradespeople considering switch to electric vans, study finds

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More than seven in 10 UK tradespeople are considering switching to an electric van for their next work vehicle, according to research commissioned by EV van manufacturer, Farizon.

Kia PV7 electric van teased ahead of reveal at IAA Transportation show

Kia PV7 electric van teased ahead of reveal at IAA Transportation show

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The Kia PV7 has been teased ahead of its official unveiling at the IAA Transportation show in Hannover on 14 September, giving business fleets more space and practicality over the...

Kia PV7 electric van teased ahead of reveal at IAA Transportation show

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The Kia PV7 has been teased ahead of its official unveiling at the IAA Transportation show in Hannover on 14 September, giving business fleets more space and practicality over the...

UK pricing announced for Mazda CX-6e electric SUV

UK pricing announced for Mazda CX-6e electric SUV

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Mazda has revealed UK pricing and specifications for its new all-electric CX-6e SUV, with the sharp-looking new model set to arrive in Britain late 2026.

UK pricing announced for Mazda CX-6e electric SUV

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Mazda has revealed UK pricing and specifications for its new all-electric CX-6e SUV, with the sharp-looking new model set to arrive in Britain late 2026.

Business lease deals of the week: small but practical

Business lease deals of the week: small but practical

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Small cars that are easy to park, affordable to run, yet boast good practicality are incredibly appealing to fleets. We've found three top deals from Carwow.

Business lease deals of the week: small but practical

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Small cars that are easy to park, affordable to run, yet boast good practicality are incredibly appealing to fleets. We've found three top deals from Carwow.