OMODA 4 compact SUV confirmed for UK launch in 2027

OMODA 4 compact SUV confirmed for UK launch in 2027

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Omoda has confirmed its new compact SUV, the Omoda 4, will be available to UK buyers, with the model being available in 2027.

OMODA 4 compact SUV confirmed for UK launch in 2027

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Omoda has confirmed its new compact SUV, the Omoda 4, will be available to UK buyers, with the model being available in 2027.

iCAUR confirms V27 SUV for UK launch in 2027

iCAUR confirms V27 SUV for UK launch in 2027

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Chinese automotive brand iCAUR will make its UK debut in early 2027, with the V27 confirmed as its first model for British customers.

iCAUR confirms V27 SUV for UK launch in 2027

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Chinese automotive brand iCAUR will make its UK debut in early 2027, with the V27 confirmed as its first model for British customers.

Updated Mazda CX-30 brings new trim and subtle tweaks

Updated Mazda CX-30 brings new trim and subtle tweaks

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Mazda has unveiled its updated 2027 CX-30, with a wider model range, revised styling and additional safety technology ahead of its UK arrival later this year.

Updated Mazda CX-30 brings new trim and subtle tweaks

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Mazda has unveiled its updated 2027 CX-30, with a wider model range, revised styling and additional safety technology ahead of its UK arrival later this year.

Simplifying fleet electrification starts with smarter integration and less admin

Simplifying fleet electrification starts with smarter integration and less admin

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Fleet electrification has transformed the role of the fleet manager, bringing new responsibilities, more complex decisions and an increasing administrative burden. In the second part of our Fleet 1000 interview,...

Simplifying fleet electrification starts with smarter integration and less admin

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Fleet electrification has transformed the role of the fleet manager, bringing new responsibilities, more complex decisions and an increasing administrative burden. In the second part of our Fleet 1000 interview,...

Rachel Beaton: Octopus Fleet’s energy advantage is helping businesses make EV charging work smarter

Rachel Beaton: Octopus Fleet’s energy advantage is helping businesses make EV charging work smarter

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Octopus Fleet is bringing a fresh perspective to fleet electrification, combining the wider Octopus Group’s energy expertise with a growing range of services designed to make electric vehicles easier and...

Rachel Beaton: Octopus Fleet’s energy advantage is helping businesses make EV charging work smarter

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Octopus Fleet is bringing a fresh perspective to fleet electrification, combining the wider Octopus Group’s energy expertise with a growing range of services designed to make electric vehicles easier and...

Business lease deals of the week: business express or practical family SUV?

Business lease deals of the week: business express or practical family SUV?

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This week’s business lease selection brings together three very different options for company-car drivers, from executive comfort and plug-in hybrid flexibility to family-friendly SUV practicality and an established hatchback favourite.

Business lease deals of the week: business express or practical family SUV?

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This week’s business lease selection brings together three very different options for company-car drivers, from executive comfort and plug-in hybrid flexibility to family-friendly SUV practicality and an established hatchback favourite.

Van tool theft costs UK businesses £1.7bn as fleets face costly downtime

Van tool theft costs UK businesses £1.7bn as fleets face costly downtime

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Tool theft is causing significant disruption for UK van fleets, with one in five van drivers falling victim in 2025 and businesses facing an estimated £1.7 billion bill for stolen...

Van tool theft costs UK businesses £1.7bn as fleets face costly downtime

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Tool theft is causing significant disruption for UK van fleets, with one in five van drivers falling victim in 2025 and businesses facing an estimated £1.7 billion bill for stolen...

Toyota calls for greater flexibility in UK and EU emissions regulations

Toyota calls for greater flexibility in UK and EU emissions regulations

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Toyota has called for more flexible vehicle emissions regulations in the UK and Europe, arguing that targets must reflect customer demand, market conditions and the pace of the transition to...

Toyota calls for greater flexibility in UK and EU emissions regulations

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Toyota has called for more flexible vehicle emissions regulations in the UK and Europe, arguing that targets must reflect customer demand, market conditions and the pace of the transition to...

Business Lease Shortlist: four fresh electrified options for fleet drivers

Business Lease Shortlist: four fresh electrified options for fleet drivers

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This week’s Business Lease Shortlist brings together four vehicles covering affordable company-car EVs, larger electric SUVs, family-focused electric crossovers and a hybrid option for drivers who cannot yet reliably charge....

Business Lease Shortlist: four fresh electrified options for fleet drivers

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This week’s Business Lease Shortlist brings together four vehicles covering affordable company-car EVs, larger electric SUVs, family-focused electric crossovers and a hybrid option for drivers who cannot yet reliably charge....

New Government data gives fleets another reason to reassess EV-ready routes

New Government data gives fleets another reason to reassess EV-ready routes

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The Department for Transport has updated its monthly public EV charging infrastructure data, providing fleets with a fresh view of how rapidly the UK network is developing. The October update...

New Government data gives fleets another reason to reassess EV-ready routes

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The Department for Transport has updated its monthly public EV charging infrastructure data, providing fleets with a fresh view of how rapidly the UK network is developing. The October update...

BMW makes uptime part of its chauffeur fleet proposition

BMW makes uptime part of its chauffeur fleet proposition

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BMW UK has launched a dedicated programme for chauffeur operators centred not simply on the new 7 Series, but on reducing downtime and maintaining business continuity. The programme is aimed...

BMW makes uptime part of its chauffeur fleet proposition

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BMW UK has launched a dedicated programme for chauffeur operators centred not simply on the new 7 Series, but on reducing downtime and maintaining business continuity. The programme is aimed...

£2500 grant strengthens the case for compact electric vans

£2500 grant strengthens the case for compact electric vans

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Volvo's new EX30 Cargo has secured eligibility for the Government's Zero Emission Van Grant, reducing its purchase price by £2500. The fully electric car-derived van is available exclusively through Volvo's...

£2500 grant strengthens the case for compact electric vans

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Volvo's new EX30 Cargo has secured eligibility for the Government's Zero Emission Van Grant, reducing its purchase price by £2500. The fully electric car-derived van is available exclusively through Volvo's...

Success Story: Calisen uses rooftop solar to tackle electric-vehicle downtime

Success Story: Calisen uses rooftop solar to tackle electric-vehicle downtime

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Calisen is fitting solar battery-maintenance technology across its electric fleet to reduce avoidable vehicle downtime. The business operates around 350 vans supporting approximately 1100 engineers and technicians, with about one-third...

Success Story: Calisen uses rooftop solar to tackle electric-vehicle downtime

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Calisen is fitting solar battery-maintenance technology across its electric fleet to reduce avoidable vehicle downtime. The business operates around 350 vans supporting approximately 1100 engineers and technicians, with about one-third...

Lloyds brings Lex Autolease, Tusker and Black Horse together under Lloyds Auto

Lloyds brings Lex Autolease, Tusker and Black Horse together under Lloyds Auto

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Lloyds Banking Group is bringing Black Horse, Lex Autolease and Tusker together under a new customer-facing brand, Lloyds Auto. The move will create one identity spanning motor finance, vehicle leasing...

Lloyds brings Lex Autolease, Tusker and Black Horse together under Lloyds Auto

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Lloyds Banking Group is bringing Black Horse, Lex Autolease and Tusker together under a new customer-facing brand, Lloyds Auto. The move will create one identity spanning motor finance, vehicle leasing...

Autoglass takes ADAS recalibration mobile to reduce fleet downtime

Autoglass takes ADAS recalibration mobile to reduce fleet downtime

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Autoglass has launched Mobile Recalibration Pro, a new service designed to complete Advanced Driver Assistance Systems recalibration at the vehicle rather than requiring an additional workshop visit. The technology has...

Autoglass takes ADAS recalibration mobile to reduce fleet downtime

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Autoglass has launched Mobile Recalibration Pro, a new service designed to complete Advanced Driver Assistance Systems recalibration at the vehicle rather than requiring an additional workshop visit. The technology has...

Google Maps and Waze add live UK fuel prices to help fleets cut forecourt costs

Google Maps and Waze add live UK fuel prices to help fleets cut forecourt costs

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Google has launched live petrol and diesel pricing across Google Maps and Waze in the UK, giving drivers a quicker way to compare nearby forecourts before they stop. The new...

Google Maps and Waze add live UK fuel prices to help fleets cut forecourt costs

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Google has launched live petrol and diesel pricing across Google Maps and Waze in the UK, giving drivers a quicker way to compare nearby forecourts before they stop. The new...