New emissions rules could make maintenance history even more important

New emissions rules could make maintenance history even more important

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The Department for Transport is consulting on rules that would require in-use vehicles to continue meeting the emissions requirements that applied when they were built and registered. The change would...

New emissions rules could make maintenance history even more important

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The Department for Transport is consulting on rules that would require in-use vehicles to continue meeting the emissions requirements that applied when they were built and registered. The change would...

VIDEO: Battery swapping could offer a new route to electric HGV uptime

VIDEO: Battery swapping could offer a new route to electric HGV uptime

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EMobility has highlighted CATL’s QIJI system, which can replace a heavy-truck battery in around five minutes. CATL plans to expand to 900 heavy-truck swap stations in China during 2026, showing...

VIDEO: Battery swapping could offer a new route to electric HGV uptime

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EMobility has highlighted CATL’s QIJI system, which can replace a heavy-truck battery in around five minutes. CATL plans to expand to 900 heavy-truck swap stations in China during 2026, showing...

Van overloading rise puts fleet compliance under pressure

Van overloading rise puts fleet compliance under pressure

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Van fleets should review loading controls after new DVSA data showed overloading accounted for around two-thirds of serious LGV offences reported for prosecution in 2024/25.

Van overloading rise puts fleet compliance under pressure

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Van fleets should review loading controls after new DVSA data showed overloading accounted for around two-thirds of serious LGV offences reported for prosecution in 2024/25.

Omoda & Jaecoo Group cars

Omoda&Jaecoo UK sells 100,000 cars in less than two years

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Omoda&Jaecoo UK has surpassed 100,000 vehicle registrations in less than two years, with the dual-brand operation now claiming almost 5.7% combined market share.

Omoda&Jaecoo UK sells 100,000 cars in less than two years

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Omoda&Jaecoo UK has surpassed 100,000 vehicle registrations in less than two years, with the dual-brand operation now claiming almost 5.7% combined market share.

ZEV mandate consultation: 'timely opportunity to optimise the pace of change' says SMMT

ZEV mandate consultation: 'timely opportunity to optimise the pace of change' says SMMT

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Following the recent announcement of the UK Government launching a consultation on its ZEV mandate, the SMMT welcomes the discussion to support the UK's transition to electrified vehicles.

ZEV mandate consultation: 'timely opportunity to optimise the pace of change' says SMMT

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Following the recent announcement of the UK Government launching a consultation on its ZEV mandate, the SMMT welcomes the discussion to support the UK's transition to electrified vehicles.

MOT test

UK garages call for MOT cost cap to increase to £95

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Fleets running vehicles over three years old could be facing a cost increase for the annual MOT tests, up from the current £54.85 maximum to £95. 

UK garages call for MOT cost cap to increase to £95

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Fleets running vehicles over three years old could be facing a cost increase for the annual MOT tests, up from the current £54.85 maximum to £95. 

Mercedes-Benz C-Class facelift unveiled | New grille, new tech

Mercedes-Benz C-Class facelift unveiled | New grille, new tech

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The combustion-engine Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been updated as part of its mid-life facelift. It receives styling, powertrain and interior tweaks to bring the executive Benz up to date. 

Mercedes-Benz C-Class facelift unveiled | New grille, new tech

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The combustion-engine Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been updated as part of its mid-life facelift. It receives styling, powertrain and interior tweaks to bring the executive Benz up to date. 

Lease deals of the week

Business lease deals of the week: retro revival or large family estate?

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See this week's top business lease deals for company car drivers. From a charming retro hatchback to a large estate that covers all bases. 

Business lease deals of the week: retro revival or large family estate?

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See this week's top business lease deals for company car drivers. From a charming retro hatchback to a large estate that covers all bases. 

Volkswagen ID.3 Neo goes on sale - all models eligible for £1,500 grant

Volkswagen ID.3 Neo goes on sale - all models eligible for £1,500 grant

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The Volkswagen ID.3 Neo has landed in the UK market with all variants eligible for the Government's £1,500 Electric Car Grant (ECG).  This is the Band 2 level of the...

Volkswagen ID.3 Neo goes on sale - all models eligible for £1,500 grant

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The Volkswagen ID.3 Neo has landed in the UK market with all variants eligible for the Government's £1,500 Electric Car Grant (ECG).  This is the Band 2 level of the...

Hyundai Ioniq 3

Hyundai Ioniq 3 goes on sale in UK, priced from £22,245

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Fleet buyers considering small electric vehicles have a new contender to consider, the striking new Hyundai Ioniq 3 hatchback. Priced from £22,245, and there's even a £1,500 saving on offer.

Hyundai Ioniq 3 goes on sale in UK, priced from £22,245

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Fleet buyers considering small electric vehicles have a new contender to consider, the striking new Hyundai Ioniq 3 hatchback. Priced from £22,245, and there's even a £1,500 saving on offer.

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for choosing fleet software

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for choosing fleet software

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Fleet software should solve problems, not create more systems to manage. Before approaching suppliers, use these seven steps to work out what technology your fleet actually needs. Here's your practical...

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for choosing fleet software

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Fleet software should solve problems, not create more systems to manage. Before approaching suppliers, use these seven steps to work out what technology your fleet actually needs. Here's your practical...

Better Fleet: What an effective fleet software setup actually looks like

Better Fleet: What an effective fleet software setup actually looks like

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A good fleet technology setup does not necessarily mean putting everything into one enormous system. It means having the right information in the right places and avoiding unnecessary manual work...

Better Fleet: What an effective fleet software setup actually looks like

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A good fleet technology setup does not necessarily mean putting everything into one enormous system. It means having the right information in the right places and avoiding unnecessary manual work...

Better Fleet: What fleet software actually is and how you can get more value from it

Better Fleet: What fleet software actually is and how you can get more value from it

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Fleet software should make running vehicles easier. Yet the term now covers such a wide range of products that choosing where to start can be difficult. For fleet managers, this...

Better Fleet: What fleet software actually is and how you can get more value from it

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Fleet software should make running vehicles easier. Yet the term now covers such a wide range of products that choosing where to start can be difficult. For fleet managers, this...

Mileage blockers threaten EV pay per-mile tax - but new legislation in the works, says RAC

Mileage blockers threaten EV pay per-mile tax - but new legislation in the works, says RAC

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With just two-years until the UK Government launches its pay per-mile road tax on EVs and plug-in hybrids, concerns grow regarding the usage of mileage 'blockers' available to drivers and...

Mileage blockers threaten EV pay per-mile tax - but new legislation in the works, says RAC

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With just two-years until the UK Government launches its pay per-mile road tax on EVs and plug-in hybrids, concerns grow regarding the usage of mileage 'blockers' available to drivers and...

Aion UT supermini coming to UK, designed to take on Europe

Aion UT supermini coming to UK, designed to take on Europe

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Chinese car manufacturer, Aion has unveiled its new UT electric supermini, which is coming to the UK in October.

Aion UT supermini coming to UK, designed to take on Europe

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Chinese car manufacturer, Aion has unveiled its new UT electric supermini, which is coming to the UK in October.

The Government launches ZEV mandate review

The Government launches ZEV mandate review

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The Government has formally launched a consultation that could significantly reduce the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate. Ministers are seeking views on lowering the requirement for EVs to account for...

The Government launches ZEV mandate review

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The Government has formally launched a consultation that could significantly reduce the Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate. Ministers are seeking views on lowering the requirement for EVs to account for...