Seven in 10 UK tradespeople considering switch to electric vans, study finds

Seven in 10 UK tradespeople considering switch to electric vans, study finds

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More than seven in 10 UK tradespeople are considering switching to an electric van for their next work vehicle, according to research commissioned by EV van manufacturer, Farizon.

Seven in 10 UK tradespeople considering switch to electric vans, study finds

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More than seven in 10 UK tradespeople are considering switching to an electric van for their next work vehicle, according to research commissioned by EV van manufacturer, Farizon.

Kia PV7 electric van teased ahead of reveal at IAA Transportation show

Kia PV7 electric van teased ahead of reveal at IAA Transportation show

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The Kia PV7 has been teased ahead of its official unveiling at the IAA Transportation show in Hannover on 14 September, giving business fleets more space and practicality over the...

Kia PV7 electric van teased ahead of reveal at IAA Transportation show

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The Kia PV7 has been teased ahead of its official unveiling at the IAA Transportation show in Hannover on 14 September, giving business fleets more space and practicality over the...

UK pricing announced for Mazda CX-6e electric SUV

UK pricing announced for Mazda CX-6e electric SUV

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Mazda has revealed UK pricing and specifications for its new all-electric CX-6e SUV, with the sharp-looking new model set to arrive in Britain late 2026.

UK pricing announced for Mazda CX-6e electric SUV

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Mazda has revealed UK pricing and specifications for its new all-electric CX-6e SUV, with the sharp-looking new model set to arrive in Britain late 2026.

Business lease deals of the week: small but practical

Business lease deals of the week: small but practical

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Small cars that are easy to park, affordable to run, yet boast good practicality are incredibly appealing to fleets. We've found three top deals from Carwow.

Business lease deals of the week: small but practical

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Small cars that are easy to park, affordable to run, yet boast good practicality are incredibly appealing to fleets. We've found three top deals from Carwow.

Toyota Yaris Cross

Updated Toyota Yaris Cross goes on sale, priced from £27,445

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Toyota has refreshed its popular Yaris Cross, with the updated compact SUV now on sale in the UK from £27,445

Updated Toyota Yaris Cross goes on sale, priced from £27,445

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Toyota has refreshed its popular Yaris Cross, with the updated compact SUV now on sale in the UK from £27,445

BMW exceeds two-million electric vehicle sales

BMW exceeds two-million electric vehicle sales

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The BMW Group has just sold its two-millionth electric vehicle (EV), marking a significant milestone since it began production of the i3 in 2013. 

BMW exceeds two-million electric vehicle sales

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The BMW Group has just sold its two-millionth electric vehicle (EV), marking a significant milestone since it began production of the i3 in 2013. 

Fleets gain confidence in Chinese EVs as affordability and AI become key drivers

Fleets gain confidence in Chinese EVs as affordability and AI become key drivers

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Acceptance and fleet desirability for Chinese EVs has grown as affordability, quality over competitors, and AI become key drivers in fleet buying decisions. 

Fleets gain confidence in Chinese EVs as affordability and AI become key drivers

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Acceptance and fleet desirability for Chinese EVs has grown as affordability, quality over competitors, and AI become key drivers in fleet buying decisions. 

Better Fleet: Seven ways to scale your fleet without scaling the workload

Better Fleet: Seven ways to scale your fleet without scaling the workload

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A growing fleet should not automatically require a growing pile of spreadsheets, reminders and administrative tasks. The objective is to create processes that continue working as vehicle and driver numbers...

Better Fleet: Seven ways to scale your fleet without scaling the workload

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A growing fleet should not automatically require a growing pile of spreadsheets, reminders and administrative tasks. The objective is to create processes that continue working as vehicle and driver numbers...

Better Fleet: How AI and automation can make growing fleets easier to manage

Better Fleet: How AI and automation can make growing fleets easier to manage

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Fleet technology has spent years helping managers record what has happened. The next stage is helping them decide, or even initiate, what should happen next. For growing fleets, that matters....

Better Fleet: How AI and automation can make growing fleets easier to manage

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Fleet technology has spent years helping managers record what has happened. The next stage is helping them decide, or even initiate, what should happen next. For growing fleets, that matters....

Better Fleet: How to keep fleet operations under control as you grow

Better Fleet: How to keep fleet operations under control as you grow

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Of course, fleet growth is good news, but every additional vehicle also creates more drivers, maintenance dates, defects, documents, invoices and compliance activity to manage. Processes that worked well for...

Better Fleet: How to keep fleet operations under control as you grow

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Of course, fleet growth is good news, but every additional vehicle also creates more drivers, maintenance dates, defects, documents, invoices and compliance activity to manage. Processes that worked well for...

UK pricing announced for flagship Audi Q9 SUV

UK pricing announced for flagship Audi Q9 SUV

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The UK price of the Audi Q9 has been revealed, starting from £103,900 for the Edition 1 trim level and a mighty £113,250 for the top-spec Vorsprung. 

UK pricing announced for flagship Audi Q9 SUV

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The UK price of the Audi Q9 has been revealed, starting from £103,900 for the Edition 1 trim level and a mighty £113,250 for the top-spec Vorsprung. 

Lepas L6 EV

Lepas L6 EV lands in UK to sit alongside Jaecoo and Omoda

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Chinese brand, Lepas is launching a second car for the UK market, called the Lepas L6. It follows the L8 SUV and is a fully-electric vehicle that sits on the...

Lepas L6 EV lands in UK to sit alongside Jaecoo and Omoda

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Chinese brand, Lepas is launching a second car for the UK market, called the Lepas L6. It follows the L8 SUV and is a fully-electric vehicle that sits on the...

Business lease shortlist: four fleet-friendly cars worth comparing

Business lease shortlist: four fleet-friendly cars worth comparing

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Fleet lease pricing can put very different vehicles surprisingly close together on cost. This selection covers compact and family EVs alongside a hybrid estate for drivers whose operating pattern still...

Business lease shortlist: four fleet-friendly cars worth comparing

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Fleet lease pricing can put very different vehicles surprisingly close together on cost. This selection covers compact and family EVs alongside a hybrid estate for drivers whose operating pattern still...

Electrified vehicle production grows despite pressure on UK manufacturing

Electrified vehicle production grows despite pressure on UK manufacturing

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UK commercial vehicle production fell sharply in July, but electrified output moved in the opposite direction. According to the SMMT, commercial vehicle production dropped 34.4% year on year to 1888...

Electrified vehicle production grows despite pressure on UK manufacturing

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UK commercial vehicle production fell sharply in July, but electrified output moved in the opposite direction. According to the SMMT, commercial vehicle production dropped 34.4% year on year to 1888...

88% of van fleets now want external help with electrification

88% of van fleets now want external help with electrification

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Electric-van transition is increasingly becoming a supplier-management challenge as fleets seek specialist support to coordinate vehicles, charging and operational change. The 2026 Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer found 88% of UK...

88% of van fleets now want external help with electrification

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Electric-van transition is increasingly becoming a supplier-management challenge as fleets seek specialist support to coordinate vehicles, charging and operational change. The 2026 Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer found 88% of UK...

Could wider 20mph limits change fleet journey planning?

Could wider 20mph limits change fleet journey planning?

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Fleet managers may need to consider how wider use of 20mph limits could affect urban journey times and driver policies if calls for national reform gain momentum. New Startline research...

Could wider 20mph limits change fleet journey planning?

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Fleet managers may need to consider how wider use of 20mph limits could affect urban journey times and driver policies if calls for national reform gain momentum. New Startline research...