Stellantis lays out major tech roadmap with 60 new models and hands-free driving plans

Stellantis lays out major tech roadmap with 60 new models and hands-free driving plans

John Sootheran

Stellantis is preparing one of the biggest product and technology overhauls in the industry, with more than 60 new vehicles planned by 2030 alongside a major push into software-defined cars...

Stellantis lays out major tech roadmap with 60 new models and hands-free driving plans

Review
John Sootheran

Stellantis is preparing one of the biggest product and technology overhauls in the industry, with more than 60 new vehicles planned by 2030 alongside a major push into software-defined cars...

Autotrader's business lease deals of the week: hybrid supermini, stylish EV saloon and Toyota’s new urban SUV

Autotrader's business lease deals of the week: hybrid supermini, stylish EV saloon and Toyota’s n...

John Sootheran

This week’s standout offers cover three very different needs: a cheap-to-run hybrid hatchback, a premium-feeling electric saloon and a practical compact SUV designed for urban EV life.

Autotrader's business lease deals of the week: hybrid supermini, stylish EV saloon and Toyota’s n...

Review
John Sootheran

This week’s standout offers cover three very different needs: a cheap-to-run hybrid hatchback, a premium-feeling electric saloon and a practical compact SUV designed for urban EV life.

Peter Golding, Founder and CEO at FleetCheck

Peter Golding, Founder and CEO at FleetCheck

John Sootheran

Fleet1000 speaks to FleetCheck Founder and CEO Peter Golding on compliance pressure, fleet decision-making and everything being asked of fleet managers today.

Peter Golding, Founder and CEO at FleetCheck

Interview
John Sootheran

Fleet1000 speaks to FleetCheck Founder and CEO Peter Golding on compliance pressure, fleet decision-making and everything being asked of fleet managers today.

No cab, more cargo: autonomous electric truck concept promises 15% more load space

No cab, more cargo: autonomous electric truck concept promises 15% more load space

John Sootheran

A new autonomous electric truck concept being developed in the UK could give fleets more payload, more cargo space and potentially fewer vehicles on the road, simply by removing the...

No cab, more cargo: autonomous electric truck concept promises 15% more load space

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John Sootheran

A new autonomous electric truck concept being developed in the UK could give fleets more payload, more cargo space and potentially fewer vehicles on the road, simply by removing the...

Used EV values rise for first time in 2026 as fleets gain confidence on residuals

Used EV values rise for first time in 2026 as fleets gain confidence on residuals

John Sootheran

Used EV prices rose faster than any other fuel type in April, marking a potentially significant turning point for fleets after months of concern around falling residual values.

Used EV values rise for first time in 2026 as fleets gain confidence on residuals

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John Sootheran

Used EV prices rose faster than any other fuel type in April, marking a potentially significant turning point for fleets after months of concern around falling residual values.

Fresh best-practice guidance gives van fleets a roadmap for stronger compliance

Fresh best-practice guidance gives van fleets a roadmap for stronger compliance

John Sootheran

Van fleets are being warned that treating light commercial vehicles differently to HGVs from a compliance perspective could leave businesses increasingly exposed following serious road incidents.

Fresh best-practice guidance gives van fleets a roadmap for stronger compliance

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John Sootheran

Van fleets are being warned that treating light commercial vehicles differently to HGVs from a compliance perspective could leave businesses increasingly exposed following serious road incidents.

Microlise bets on AI and EV data as van fleet demands rapidly evolve

Microlise bets on AI and EV data as van fleet demands rapidly evolve

John Sootheran

Microlise says it has added 400 new customers in the past year as it expands beyond traditional HGV telematics and targets growing demand from van fleets navigating electrification, compliance and...

Microlise bets on AI and EV data as van fleet demands rapidly evolve

News
John Sootheran

Microlise says it has added 400 new customers in the past year as it expands beyond traditional HGV telematics and targets growing demand from van fleets navigating electrification, compliance and...

TfL contractor cuts fuel use and emissions by 15% in hydrogen-cleaning trial

TfL contractor cuts fuel use and emissions by 15% in hydrogen-cleaning trial

John Sootheran

A four-month fleet trial by TfL rail contractor 1stinrail has shown how some diesel fleets may still be able to make meaningful emissions reductions before full electrification becomes viable.

TfL contractor cuts fuel use and emissions by 15% in hydrogen-cleaning trial

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John Sootheran

A four-month fleet trial by TfL rail contractor 1stinrail has shown how some diesel fleets may still be able to make meaningful emissions reductions before full electrification becomes viable.

Calls for mandatory EV and vehicle technology repair standards

Calls for mandatory EV and vehicle technology repair standards

John Sootheran

As vehicles become increasingly software-driven, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is calling on Government to make formal repair safety standards mandatory across key automotive technologies.

Calls for mandatory EV and vehicle technology repair standards

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John Sootheran

As vehicles become increasingly software-driven, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is calling on Government to make formal repair safety standards mandatory across key automotive technologies.

More fleets are worried about the shift away from petrol and diesel

More fleets are worried about the shift away from petrol and diesel

John Sootheran

Concern about the transition to electric vehicles is rising again among UK fleets, with new research suggesting the industry is becoming increasingly aware of what the 2030 petrol and diesel...

More fleets are worried about the shift away from petrol and diesel

Insights
John Sootheran

Concern about the transition to electric vehicles is rising again among UK fleets, with new research suggesting the industry is becoming increasingly aware of what the 2030 petrol and diesel...

Fleet risk score cut from 71% to 18% after major compliance overhaul

Fleet risk score cut from 71% to 18% after major compliance overhaul

John Sootheran

A large UK retail employer running a fleet of 330 company cars and 10 vans has dramatically reduced driver risk exposure after rolling out Fleet Operations’ Risk e360 compliance platform...

Fleet risk score cut from 71% to 18% after major compliance overhaul

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John Sootheran

A large UK retail employer running a fleet of 330 company cars and 10 vans has dramatically reduced driver risk exposure after rolling out Fleet Operations’ Risk e360 compliance platform...

BYD Atto 2 plug-in hybrid targets drivers not ready to go fully electric

BYD Atto 2 plug-in hybrid targets drivers not ready to go fully electric

John Sootheran

BYD is expanding its UK line-up again, this time with a plug-in hybrid version of the Atto 2 compact SUV aimed squarely at drivers who want lower running costs without...

BYD Atto 2 plug-in hybrid targets drivers not ready to go fully electric

Review
John Sootheran

BYD is expanding its UK line-up again, this time with a plug-in hybrid version of the Atto 2 compact SUV aimed squarely at drivers who want lower running costs without...

UK’s most reliable used SUVs ranked

UK’s most reliable used SUVs ranked

John Sootheran

If you want a used family SUV that’s likely to just get on with the job, new warranty data suggests the Toyota RAV4 is still one of the safest bets...

UK’s most reliable used SUVs ranked

Analysis
John Sootheran

If you want a used family SUV that’s likely to just get on with the job, new warranty data suggests the Toyota RAV4 is still one of the safest bets...

New Lepas L8 wants to offer fleets “quiet premium” without the premium-brand baggage

New Lepas L8 wants to offer fleets “quiet premium” without the premium-brand baggage

John Sootheran

The new Chery-owned marque will launch this September with the L8, a large plug-in hybrid SUV aimed at drivers who want something comfortable, tech-heavy and premium-feeling, without stretching into traditional...

New Lepas L8 wants to offer fleets “quiet premium” without the premium-brand baggage

News
John Sootheran

The new Chery-owned marque will launch this September with the L8, a large plug-in hybrid SUV aimed at drivers who want something comfortable, tech-heavy and premium-feeling, without stretching into traditional...

BYD’s new Ti7 is a plug-in hybrid seven-seater taking aim at the Defender

BYD’s new Ti7 is a plug-in hybrid seven-seater taking aim at the Defender

John Sootheran

BYD has revealed the new Ti7, a large seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV that looks set to take on cars like the Land Rover Defender, Volvo XC90 and Kia EV9 but...

BYD’s new Ti7 is a plug-in hybrid seven-seater taking aim at the Defender

Review
John Sootheran

BYD has revealed the new Ti7, a large seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV that looks set to take on cars like the Land Rover Defender, Volvo XC90 and Kia EV9 but...

New Skoda Epiq brings genuinely affordable EV motoring closer for fleets

New Skoda Epiq brings genuinely affordable EV motoring closer for fleets

John Sootheran

Skoda has confirmed pricing for its all-new Epiq electric SUV, with the compact EV arriving this July priced from £24,950, making it the cheapest electric Skoda yet and one of...

New Skoda Epiq brings genuinely affordable EV motoring closer for fleets

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John Sootheran

Skoda has confirmed pricing for its all-new Epiq electric SUV, with the compact EV arriving this July priced from £24,950, making it the cheapest electric Skoda yet and one of...