Lower-cost Mercedes GLC EQ takes aim at BMW iX3

Lower-cost Mercedes GLC EQ takes aim at BMW iX3

ian richardson

Mercedes-Benz has widened the appeal of its new GLC EQ by introducing lower-priced versions of the electric SUV, giving company car drivers more choice in one of the market's most...

Lower-cost Mercedes GLC EQ takes aim at BMW iX3

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ian richardson

Mercedes-Benz has widened the appeal of its new GLC EQ by introducing lower-priced versions of the electric SUV, giving company car drivers more choice in one of the market's most...

New Audi Q7 doubles down on diesel power as premium SUV battle heats up

New Audi Q7 doubles down on diesel power as premium SUV battle heats up

ian richardson

Audi has unveiled the third-generation Q7, giving its flagship seven-seat SUV a more luxurious interior, sharper technology and greater practicality, while retaining diesel power at launch.

New Audi Q7 doubles down on diesel power as premium SUV battle heats up

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ian richardson

Audi has unveiled the third-generation Q7, giving its flagship seven-seat SUV a more luxurious interior, sharper technology and greater practicality, while retaining diesel power at launch.

BYD ultra-fast Flash charging UK rollout is imminent – which models are compatible?

BYD ultra-fast Flash charging UK rollout is imminent – which models are compatible?

ian richardson

BYD plans to roll out 300 of its new 1,500kW Flash chargers across the UK by the end of 2027, promising charging speeds that could make today's rapid chargers look...

BYD ultra-fast Flash charging UK rollout is imminent – which models are compatible?

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ian richardson

BYD plans to roll out 300 of its new 1,500kW Flash chargers across the UK by the end of 2027, promising charging speeds that could make today's rapid chargers look...

Mitsubishi L200 returns to the UK with diesel power and 3.5-tonne towing capability

Mitsubishi L200 returns to the UK with diesel power and 3.5-tonne towing capability

ian richardson

After a six-year absence from UK showrooms, Mitsubishi has reopened order books for the seventh-generation pick-up, marking the first step in the brand's wider return to the UK market.

Mitsubishi L200 returns to the UK with diesel power and 3.5-tonne towing capability

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ian richardson

After a six-year absence from UK showrooms, Mitsubishi has reopened order books for the seventh-generation pick-up, marking the first step in the brand's wider return to the UK market.

Volkswagen brings back Caravelle name as people carrier gets major upgrade

Volkswagen brings back Caravelle name as people carrier gets major upgrade

ian richardson

Volkswagen is reviving the Caravelle name for its large people carrier, replacing the Multivan badge and signalling a renewed focus on one of its best-known passenger vehicle brands.

Volkswagen brings back Caravelle name as people carrier gets major upgrade

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ian richardson

Volkswagen is reviving the Caravelle name for its large people carrier, replacing the Multivan badge and signalling a renewed focus on one of its best-known passenger vehicle brands.

Audi A6 Allroad returns to tempt SUV drivers back into an estate

Audi A6 Allroad returns to tempt SUV drivers back into an estate

ian richardson

Audi is reviving one of its most distinctive models with the launch of the new A6 Allroad, a rugged estate designed to offer SUV-like capability without sacrificing the comfort and...

Audi A6 Allroad returns to tempt SUV drivers back into an estate

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ian richardson

Audi is reviving one of its most distinctive models with the launch of the new A6 Allroad, a rugged estate designed to offer SUV-like capability without sacrificing the comfort and...

Carwow's business lease deals of the week: EV value, SUV style and a well-specced supermini

Carwow's business lease deals of the week: EV value, SUV style and a well-specced supermini

ian richardson

Looking for a new company car? This week's standout business lease deals from Carwow offer three very different options, whether you're making the switch to electric, want something a little...

Carwow's business lease deals of the week: EV value, SUV style and a well-specced supermini

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ian richardson

Looking for a new company car? This week's standout business lease deals from Carwow offer three very different options, whether you're making the switch to electric, want something a little...

Alphabet's 800,000-vehicle fleet growth driven by electrification and uptime focus

Alphabet's 800,000-vehicle fleet growth driven by electrification and uptime focus

ian richardson

Alphabet entered 2026 with a managed fleet of more than 800,000 vehicles, cementing its position as one of Europe's largest fleet and mobility providers. The company grew its portfolio by...

Alphabet's 800,000-vehicle fleet growth driven by electrification and uptime focus

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ian richardson

Alphabet entered 2026 with a managed fleet of more than 800,000 vehicles, cementing its position as one of Europe's largest fleet and mobility providers. The company grew its portfolio by...

Ian Turner, Chief Sales Officer at Alphabet

Ian Turner, Chief Sales Officer at Alphabet

ian richardson

In this Fleet1000 conversation, Turner discusses the realities of fleet electrification, why data and consultancy are becoming as important as vehicles themselves, and how fleet operators can prepare for a...

Ian Turner, Chief Sales Officer at Alphabet

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ian richardson

In this Fleet1000 conversation, Turner discusses the realities of fleet electrification, why data and consultancy are becoming as important as vehicles themselves, and how fleet operators can prepare for a...

Callum Haymon-Collins, FleetCheck: AI starts with clean data

Callum Haymon-Collins, FleetCheck: AI starts with clean data

John Sootheran

Artificial intelligence may be dominating fleet industry conversations, but Callum Haymon-Collins believes many operators are overlooking a more fundamental challenge. Speaking to 100 Trusted Brands in Fleet, the FleetCheck Chief Operating...

Callum Haymon-Collins, FleetCheck: AI starts with clean data

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John Sootheran

Artificial intelligence may be dominating fleet industry conversations, but Callum Haymon-Collins believes many operators are overlooking a more fundamental challenge. Speaking to 100 Trusted Brands in Fleet, the FleetCheck Chief Operating...

Trusted Brand: How SMS Energy saved £19,000 through better fleet visibility

Trusted Brand: How SMS Energy saved £19,000 through better fleet visibility

John Sootheran

As SMS Energy's fleet grew to more than 560 vehicles, the company recognised that paper-based processes were limiting efficiency and visibility. By adopting FleetCheck's fleet management platform, the business centralised key...

Trusted Brand: How SMS Energy saved £19,000 through better fleet visibility

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John Sootheran

As SMS Energy's fleet grew to more than 560 vehicles, the company recognised that paper-based processes were limiting efficiency and visibility. By adopting FleetCheck's fleet management platform, the business centralised key...

Five Years of Change: Why Fleet Data Has Become the Industry's Most Valuable Asset

Five Years of Change: Why Fleet Data Has Become the Industry's Most Valuable Asset

John Sootheran

Over the last five years, fleet management has become increasingly data-driven. Where telematics once focused primarily on vehicle tracking, today's connected fleets generate real-time information on vehicle performance, driver behaviour, utilisation,...

Five Years of Change: Why Fleet Data Has Become the Industry's Most Valuable Asset

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John Sootheran

Over the last five years, fleet management has become increasingly data-driven. Where telematics once focused primarily on vehicle tracking, today's connected fleets generate real-time information on vehicle performance, driver behaviour, utilisation,...

Nexus rolls out one-stop digital hub for plant and HGV hire

Nexus rolls out one-stop digital hub for plant and HGV hire

John Sootheran

Business rental specialist Nexus Rental has unveiled a dedicated Plant, Equipment and HGV offering.Offered through the company’s Iris software platform, the proposition draws on an extensive supplier ecosystem.  Nexus’ partner...

Nexus rolls out one-stop digital hub for plant and HGV hire

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John Sootheran

Business rental specialist Nexus Rental has unveiled a dedicated Plant, Equipment and HGV offering.Offered through the company’s Iris software platform, the proposition draws on an extensive supplier ecosystem.  Nexus’ partner...

Coatbridge depot becomes Scotland's first megawatt truck-charging site

Coatbridge depot becomes Scotland's first megawatt truck-charging site

John Sootheran

Scotland has switched on its first megawatt-scale charging facility for battery-electric lorries, at logistics operator Russell Group's depot in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire.  The site was delivered by EV fleet specialist...

Coatbridge depot becomes Scotland's first megawatt truck-charging site

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John Sootheran

Scotland has switched on its first megawatt-scale charging facility for battery-electric lorries, at logistics operator Russell Group's depot in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire.  The site was delivered by EV fleet specialist...

Typical petrol driver spends annual EV charging costs in just five months

Typical petrol driver spends annual EV charging costs in just five months

John Sootheran

9 June is the point in the year where the average UK petrol driver will have spent more on fuel than an EV driver does in a whole year, says...

Typical petrol driver spends annual EV charging costs in just five months

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John Sootheran

9 June is the point in the year where the average UK petrol driver will have spent more on fuel than an EV driver does in a whole year, says...

Trusted Brand: How one fleet cut collisions by 45%

Trusted Brand: How one fleet cut collisions by 45%

John Sootheran

Driving for Better Business continues to demonstrate the value of proactive fleet risk management through measurable results achieved by UK operators. Rail contractor TES 2000 reduced speeding fines by 96%, cut...

Trusted Brand: How one fleet cut collisions by 45%

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John Sootheran

Driving for Better Business continues to demonstrate the value of proactive fleet risk management through measurable results achieved by UK operators. Rail contractor TES 2000 reduced speeding fines by 96%, cut...