Renault 5 updated with extra range and options, plus smaller battery pack

Renault 5 updated with extra range and options, plus smaller battery pack

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The Renault 5 has been hugely popular for fleets, thanks to its desirability and low running costs. Now, the retro supermini has received an update, which includes just a little...

Renault 5 updated with extra range and options, plus smaller battery pack

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The Renault 5 has been hugely popular for fleets, thanks to its desirability and low running costs. Now, the retro supermini has received an update, which includes just a little...

Three-million Teslas in China recalled over pop-out door handles - prompts industry re-think

Three-million Teslas in China recalled over pop-out door handles - prompts industry re-think

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A total of 4.3 million cars - three-million being Teslas - are being recalled in China to address safety concerns over 'flush' pop-out door handles. 

Three-million Teslas in China recalled over pop-out door handles - prompts industry re-think

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A total of 4.3 million cars - three-million being Teslas - are being recalled in China to address safety concerns over 'flush' pop-out door handles. 

Suzuki e-Sky

Suzuki e-Sky revealed: electric Kei car coming to UK in 2027

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Fleets shopping for city-friendly electric vehicles (EVs) have a good choice at the moment, and the Suzuki e-Sky promises to be a competitive challenger starting from under £20,000.

Suzuki e-Sky revealed: electric Kei car coming to UK in 2027

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Fleets shopping for city-friendly electric vehicles (EVs) have a good choice at the moment, and the Suzuki e-Sky promises to be a competitive challenger starting from under £20,000.

Business lease deals

Business lease deals of the week: electric, PHEV, or petrol?

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Petrol, hybrid or electric? We've found three family cars for similar rates with very different powertrains.

Business lease deals of the week: electric, PHEV, or petrol?

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Petrol, hybrid or electric? We've found three family cars for similar rates with very different powertrains.

Geely Monjaro

Geely Monjaro poised for European launch, UK soon to follow

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The hybrid family SUV segment is hugely competitive with fleet buyers, and the Geely Monjaro is set to arrive in Europe soon - with a UK launch expected by 2027. 

Geely Monjaro poised for European launch, UK soon to follow

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The hybrid family SUV segment is hugely competitive with fleet buyers, and the Geely Monjaro is set to arrive in Europe soon - with a UK launch expected by 2027. 

Fleet partnerships must combine digital efficiency with human expertise

Fleet partnerships must combine digital efficiency with human expertise

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Fleet rental relationships are evolving beyond simply supplying vehicles, with customers increasingly expecting providers to understand their wider business objectives and deliver solutions around them.  In the second part of...

Fleet partnerships must combine digital efficiency with human expertise

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Fleet rental relationships are evolving beyond simply supplying vehicles, with customers increasingly expecting providers to understand their wider business objectives and deliver solutions around them.  In the second part of...

Rental is becoming a more strategic fleet tool, says Zenith’s Vicky Clarke

Rental is becoming a more strategic fleet tool, says Zenith’s Vicky Clarke

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Rental is playing an increasingly important role in helping fleets manage cost, maintain operational flexibility and respond to changing vehicle requirements, according to Vicky Clarke, Head of Rental at Zenith...

Rental is becoming a more strategic fleet tool, says Zenith’s Vicky Clarke

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Rental is playing an increasingly important role in helping fleets manage cost, maintain operational flexibility and respond to changing vehicle requirements, according to Vicky Clarke, Head of Rental at Zenith...

Chery, Jaecoo and Omoda boost warranties to give fleets more confidence

Chery, Jaecoo and Omoda boost warranties to give fleets more confidence

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The Chery Automobile group, which also controls Jaecoo and Omoda, has extended its warranty period on certain components as a result of customer and retailer feedback. 

Chery, Jaecoo and Omoda boost warranties to give fleets more confidence

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The Chery Automobile group, which also controls Jaecoo and Omoda, has extended its warranty period on certain components as a result of customer and retailer feedback. 

Aion UT supermini to be priced from £28,950

Aion UT supermini to be priced from £28,950

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The Aion UT is the new Chinese supermini ready to take on established European competitors such as the Renault 5, Mini Cooper Electric and Volkswagen ID.3 Neo. It's set to...

Aion UT supermini to be priced from £28,950

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The Aion UT is the new Chinese supermini ready to take on established European competitors such as the Renault 5, Mini Cooper Electric and Volkswagen ID.3 Neo. It's set to...

Genesis GV90

Meet the Genesis GV90 - full-size electric SUV fights Range Rover

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Fleets considering full-size luxury SUVs have a new challenger alongside the likes of Range Rover, Audi, or Mercedes-Benz. The fully-electric Genesis GV90 is large and unashamedly plush. 

Meet the Genesis GV90 - full-size electric SUV fights Range Rover

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Fleets considering full-size luxury SUVs have a new challenger alongside the likes of Range Rover, Audi, or Mercedes-Benz. The fully-electric Genesis GV90 is large and unashamedly plush. 

2027 Hyundai Tucson unveiled | Bolder styling, high tech cabin

2027 Hyundai Tucson unveiled | Bolder styling, high tech cabin

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Fleets shopping in the mid-size family SUV segment have consistently shortlisted the Hyundai Tucson. Now, there's a new one - and it's radically different than before. 

2027 Hyundai Tucson unveiled | Bolder styling, high tech cabin

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Fleets shopping in the mid-size family SUV segment have consistently shortlisted the Hyundai Tucson. Now, there's a new one - and it's radically different than before. 

Digital tachograph management could remove a fleet admin burden

Digital tachograph management could remove a fleet admin burden

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FleetCheck and VDO have developed an integration that automatically transfers driving-hours infringements recorded by VDO into FleetCheck. The relevant driver then receives a notification through the FleetCheck app to review,...

Digital tachograph management could remove a fleet admin burden

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FleetCheck and VDO have developed an integration that automatically transfers driving-hours infringements recorded by VDO into FleetCheck. The relevant driver then receives a notification through the FleetCheck app to review,...

Ultra-rapid charging is moving closer to where fleet vehicles work

Ultra-rapid charging is moving closer to where fleet vehicles work

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Ultra-rapid charging is increasingly moving beyond motorway corridors and into urban areas, potentially improving the case for EVs without reliable home or depot charging. Ionity is opening its first UK...

Ultra-rapid charging is moving closer to where fleet vehicles work

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Ultra-rapid charging is increasingly moving beyond motorway corridors and into urban areas, potentially improving the case for EVs without reliable home or depot charging. Ionity is opening its first UK...

Safety technology only works best if drivers trust it

Safety technology only works best if drivers trust it

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New Teletrac Navman research found 74% of well-prepared drivers rated their coaching technology highly effective, compared with just 19% among those who felt poorly prepared. One in five said technology...

Safety technology only works best if drivers trust it

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New Teletrac Navman research found 74% of well-prepared drivers rated their coaching technology highly effective, compared with just 19% among those who felt poorly prepared. One in five said technology...

Electric vans' potential met when fleets solve the operational gap

Electric vans' potential met when fleets solve the operational gap

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Arval’s 2026 Fleet and Mobility Observatory Barometer found UK LCV operators expect battery-electric vehicles to make up just 16% of their fleets within three years, compared with 14% in last...

Electric vans' potential met when fleets solve the operational gap

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Arval’s 2026 Fleet and Mobility Observatory Barometer found UK LCV operators expect battery-electric vehicles to make up just 16% of their fleets within three years, compared with 14% in last...

New planning rules could make fleet infrastructure easier to deliver

New planning rules could make fleet infrastructure easier to deliver

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The revised National Planning Policy Framework introduces a specific freight and logistics policy and calls for greater consideration of strategic transport links, EV charging, alternative fuels, and secure overnight HGV...

New planning rules could make fleet infrastructure easier to deliver

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The revised National Planning Policy Framework introduces a specific freight and logistics policy and calls for greater consideration of strategic transport links, EV charging, alternative fuels, and secure overnight HGV...