Chinese brands are no longer “emerging” in the UK car market

Chinese brands are no longer “emerging” in the UK car market

John Sootheran

Chinese manufacturers are rapidly moving from curious newcomers to major players in the UK fleet and EV market, and the latest registration figures show just how quickly that shift is...

Chinese brands are no longer “emerging” in the UK car market

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John Sootheran

Chinese manufacturers are rapidly moving from curious newcomers to major players in the UK fleet and EV market, and the latest registration figures show just how quickly that shift is...

Fiat 600e now costs less than the petrol version after EV grant

Fiat 600e now costs less than the petrol version after EV grant

John Sootheran

The Fiat 600e becoming cheaper than its petrol equivalent after the latest Government EV grant feels significant for more than just Fiat.

Fiat 600e now costs less than the petrol version after EV grant

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John Sootheran

The Fiat 600e becoming cheaper than its petrol equivalent after the latest Government EV grant feels significant for more than just Fiat.

HMRC could relax VAT rules for electric pick-ups

HMRC could relax VAT rules for electric pick-ups

John Sootheran

HMRC is now considering a rule change that could make some pick-ups significantly more attractive to fleets and business users. FleetWise has already reported a growing number of electric pick-ups...

HMRC could relax VAT rules for electric pick-ups

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John Sootheran

HMRC is now considering a rule change that could make some pick-ups significantly more attractive to fleets and business users. FleetWise has already reported a growing number of electric pick-ups...

Nissan updates the Ariya with improved comfort and smarter EV tech

Nissan updates the Ariya with improved comfort and smarter EV tech

John Sootheran

Nissan has refreshed the Ariya for 2026, focusing less on dramatic changes and more on the areas everyday EV drivers are most likely to notice during regular use.

Nissan updates the Ariya with improved comfort and smarter EV tech

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John Sootheran

Nissan has refreshed the Ariya for 2026, focusing less on dramatic changes and more on the areas everyday EV drivers are most likely to notice during regular use.

Vauxhall revives the hot hatch with 277bhp Corsa GSE

Vauxhall revives the hot hatch with 277bhp Corsa GSE

John Sootheran

Vauxhall is bringing performance back to the Corsa range with the new all-electric Corsa GSE, its first proper hot hatch since the VXR models disappeared almost a decade ago.

Vauxhall revives the hot hatch with 277bhp Corsa GSE

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John Sootheran

Vauxhall is bringing performance back to the Corsa range with the new all-electric Corsa GSE, its first proper hot hatch since the VXR models disappeared almost a decade ago.

Updated Kia XCeed shows Kia still sees value in traditional crossovers

Updated Kia XCeed shows Kia still sees value in traditional crossovers

John Sootheran

Kia has given the XCeed another refresh for 2026, updating the crossover with sharper styling, revised engines, and a more digital-focused interior at a time when much of the attention...

Updated Kia XCeed shows Kia still sees value in traditional crossovers

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John Sootheran

Kia has given the XCeed another refresh for 2026, updating the crossover with sharper styling, revised engines, and a more digital-focused interior at a time when much of the attention...

£25k Skoda Epiq to be revealed this month

£25k Skoda Epiq to be revealed this month

John Sootheran

Expected to start from around £25,000, the Epiq is designed to bring electric driving closer to the cost of a petrol-powered small SUV like the Kamiq, which is exactly where...

£25k Skoda Epiq to be revealed this month

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John Sootheran

Expected to start from around £25,000, the Epiq is designed to bring electric driving closer to the cost of a petrol-powered small SUV like the Kamiq, which is exactly where...

Autotrader lease deals of the week

Autotrader lease deals of the week

John Sootheran

This week’s lease deals focus on low-cost practicality, hybrid efficiency, and a well-equipped compact SUV that balances driver appeal with everyday usability.

Autotrader lease deals of the week

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John Sootheran

This week’s lease deals focus on low-cost practicality, hybrid efficiency, and a well-equipped compact SUV that balances driver appeal with everyday usability.

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for reducing EV cost uncertainty

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for reducing EV cost uncertainty

John Sootheran

1. Start with your real operating profile, not generic assumptions Decisions are often based on averages rather than how the fleet actually runs. The starting point should be your real-world...

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for reducing EV cost uncertainty

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John Sootheran

1. Start with your real operating profile, not generic assumptions Decisions are often based on averages rather than how the fleet actually runs. The starting point should be your real-world...

Better Fleet: What good EV cost management actually looks like

Better Fleet: What good EV cost management actually looks like

John Sootheran

Start with connected, real-world operating data Rather than modelling EVs against averages, fleets are using their own operational data – mileage, routes, dwell time and utilisation – and connecting that...

Better Fleet: What good EV cost management actually looks like

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John Sootheran

Start with connected, real-world operating data Rather than modelling EVs against averages, fleets are using their own operational data – mileage, routes, dwell time and utilisation – and connecting that...

Better Fleet: Why EV cost uncertainty is holding fleets back

Better Fleet: Why EV cost uncertainty is holding fleets back

John Sootheran

Across the market, uncertainty around EV costs is still slowing decision-making. That uncertainty shows up in different ways: delayed replacement cycles, extended vehicle life, or hesitation to commit at scale.

Better Fleet: Why EV cost uncertainty is holding fleets back

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John Sootheran

Across the market, uncertainty around EV costs is still slowing decision-making. That uncertainty shows up in different ways: delayed replacement cycles, extended vehicle life, or hesitation to commit at scale.

UK road quality gap exposed as index highlights rising fleet risk

UK road quality gap exposed as index highlights rising fleet risk

John Sootheran

A new “British Road Quality Index” from Northgate Vehicle Hire reveals just how uneven road conditions are across the UK and what that means for fleets operating day to day.

UK road quality gap exposed as index highlights rising fleet risk

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John Sootheran

A new “British Road Quality Index” from Northgate Vehicle Hire reveals just how uneven road conditions are across the UK and what that means for fleets operating day to day.

Public EV charging undercuts petrol costs as pricing dynamics shift

Public EV charging undercuts petrol costs as pricing dynamics shift

John Sootheran

Public EV charging in the UK is now, on average, cheaper than running a petrol or diesel car, according to new analysis from ChargeUK.

Public EV charging undercuts petrol costs as pricing dynamics shift

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John Sootheran

Public EV charging in the UK is now, on average, cheaper than running a petrol or diesel car, according to new analysis from ChargeUK.

Lightfoot makes the case for 'gamifying' driver behaviour

Lightfoot makes the case for 'gamifying' driver behaviour

John Sootheran

An initiative from Iceland shows how incentivising drivers can deliver measurable improvements in safety, efficiency and engagement.

Lightfoot makes the case for 'gamifying' driver behaviour

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John Sootheran

An initiative from Iceland shows how incentivising drivers can deliver measurable improvements in safety, efficiency and engagement.

Fleet solution launches to watch: AI management, compliance automation and EV salsac

Fleet solution launches to watch: AI management, compliance automation and EV salsac

John Sootheran

This week’s product launches highlight where fleet pressure is building, with new solutions targeting admin, compliance and electrification.

Fleet solution launches to watch: AI management, compliance automation and EV salsac

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John Sootheran

This week’s product launches highlight where fleet pressure is building, with new solutions targeting admin, compliance and electrification.

From limited visibility to full fleet control: how JAO Groundworks strengthened safety and accountability

From limited visibility to full fleet control: how JAO Groundworks strengthened safety and accoun...

John Sootheran

A success story from JAO Groundworks shows how combining vehicle tracking with fuel data and simple reporting can improve driver behaviour, reduce unnecessary usage and strengthen fleet oversight.

From limited visibility to full fleet control: how JAO Groundworks strengthened safety and accoun...

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John Sootheran

A success story from JAO Groundworks shows how combining vehicle tracking with fuel data and simple reporting can improve driver behaviour, reduce unnecessary usage and strengthen fleet oversight.