UK’s most reliable used SUVs ranked

UK’s most reliable used SUVs ranked

John Sootheran

If you want a used family SUV that’s likely to just get on with the job, new warranty data suggests the Toyota RAV4 is still one of the safest bets...

UK’s most reliable used SUVs ranked

Analysis
John Sootheran

If you want a used family SUV that’s likely to just get on with the job, new warranty data suggests the Toyota RAV4 is still one of the safest bets...

New Lepas L8 wants to offer fleets “quiet premium” without the premium-brand baggage

New Lepas L8 wants to offer fleets “quiet premium” without the premium-brand baggage

John Sootheran

The new Chery-owned marque will launch this September with the L8, a large plug-in hybrid SUV aimed at drivers who want something comfortable, tech-heavy and premium-feeling, without stretching into traditional...

New Lepas L8 wants to offer fleets “quiet premium” without the premium-brand baggage

News
John Sootheran

The new Chery-owned marque will launch this September with the L8, a large plug-in hybrid SUV aimed at drivers who want something comfortable, tech-heavy and premium-feeling, without stretching into traditional...

BYD’s new Ti7 is a plug-in hybrid seven-seater taking aim at the Defender

BYD’s new Ti7 is a plug-in hybrid seven-seater taking aim at the Defender

John Sootheran

BYD has revealed the new Ti7, a large seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV that looks set to take on cars like the Land Rover Defender, Volvo XC90 and Kia EV9 but...

BYD’s new Ti7 is a plug-in hybrid seven-seater taking aim at the Defender

Review
John Sootheran

BYD has revealed the new Ti7, a large seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV that looks set to take on cars like the Land Rover Defender, Volvo XC90 and Kia EV9 but...

New Skoda Epiq brings genuinely affordable EV motoring closer for fleets

New Skoda Epiq brings genuinely affordable EV motoring closer for fleets

John Sootheran

Skoda has confirmed pricing for its all-new Epiq electric SUV, with the compact EV arriving this July priced from £24,950, making it the cheapest electric Skoda yet and one of...

New Skoda Epiq brings genuinely affordable EV motoring closer for fleets

News
John Sootheran

Skoda has confirmed pricing for its all-new Epiq electric SUV, with the compact EV arriving this July priced from £24,950, making it the cheapest electric Skoda yet and one of...

Stellantis plans new generation of small, affordable EVs from 2028

Stellantis plans new generation of small, affordable EVs from 2028

John Sootheran

In practical terms, these are expected to be compact hatchbacks and small urban cars sitting somewhere around today’s Fiat Grande Panda, Citroen e-C3 and Vauxhall Corsa Electric in size and...

Stellantis plans new generation of small, affordable EVs from 2028

News
John Sootheran

In practical terms, these are expected to be compact hatchbacks and small urban cars sitting somewhere around today’s Fiat Grande Panda, Citroen e-C3 and Vauxhall Corsa Electric in size and...

Ford doubles down on Europe with seven new models and a bigger push into fleet services

Ford doubles down on Europe with seven new models and a bigger push into fleet services

John Sootheran

Ford has announced seven new vehicles for Europe over the next three years as part of a major strategy reset designed to win back drivers and strengthen its position with...

Ford doubles down on Europe with seven new models and a bigger push into fleet services

News
John Sootheran

Ford has announced seven new vehicles for Europe over the next three years as part of a major strategy reset designed to win back drivers and strengthen its position with...

Carwow's business lease deals of the week

Carwow's business lease deals of the week

John Sootheran

All deals are based on business contract hire agreements with 10,000 miles per year and exclude maintenance, so overall costs will vary depending on vehicle usage and charging or fuel...

Carwow's business lease deals of the week

News
John Sootheran

All deals are based on business contract hire agreements with 10,000 miles per year and exclude maintenance, so overall costs will vary depending on vehicle usage and charging or fuel...

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for navigating charging infrastructure gaps

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for navigating charging infrastructure gaps

John Sootheran

Here’s seven considerations for reducing charging-related downtime and operational friction.

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for navigating charging infrastructure gaps

News
John Sootheran

Here’s seven considerations for reducing charging-related downtime and operational friction.

Better Fleet: What good charging strategy actually looks like in practice

Better Fleet: What good charging strategy actually looks like in practice

John Sootheran

The fleets seeing the strongest results from electrification are usually doing one thing differently...

Better Fleet: What good charging strategy actually looks like in practice

News
John Sootheran

The fleets seeing the strongest results from electrification are usually doing one thing differently...

Better Fleet: Why fleets are losing control of charging before they’ve fully scaled

Better Fleet: Why fleets are losing control of charging before they’ve fully scaled

John Sootheran

Vehicles are now charging across homes, depots, public networks and near-home locations simultaneously, often with very little visibility sitting over the top. Fleets may know where vehicles are, but many...

Better Fleet: Why fleets are losing control of charging before they’ve fully scaled

News
John Sootheran

Vehicles are now charging across homes, depots, public networks and near-home locations simultaneously, often with very little visibility sitting over the top. Fleets may know where vehicles are, but many...

How DFS used telematics to cut fuel costs across 12,000 weekly deliveries

How DFS used telematics to cut fuel costs across 12,000 weekly deliveries

John Sootheran

DFS achieved fuel savings of more than 6% across its delivery fleet after introducing Microlise telematics and camera technology to improve driver behaviour and operational visibility.

How DFS used telematics to cut fuel costs across 12,000 weekly deliveries

News
John Sootheran

DFS achieved fuel savings of more than 6% across its delivery fleet after introducing Microlise telematics and camera technology to improve driver behaviour and operational visibility.

Lightfoot cuts dangerous driving by 80% and improves MPG by 12.2%

Lightfoot cuts dangerous driving by 80% and improves MPG by 12.2%

John Sootheran

Construction materials supplier Breedon has reported major improvements in fleet safety, fuel efficiency and emissions after rolling out Lightfoot’s in-cab driver coaching technology across its 380-van fleet.

Lightfoot cuts dangerous driving by 80% and improves MPG by 12.2%

News
John Sootheran

Construction materials supplier Breedon has reported major improvements in fleet safety, fuel efficiency and emissions after rolling out Lightfoot’s in-cab driver coaching technology across its 380-van fleet.

Why battery storage could become essential for the future of public EV charging

Why battery storage could become essential for the future of public EV charging

John Sootheran

That’s why InstaVolt’s latest rollout of battery energy storage systems (BESS) matters. The charging provider has opened five new battery-backed charging sites and plans to add 20 more before the...

Why battery storage could become essential for the future of public EV charging

News
John Sootheran

That’s why InstaVolt’s latest rollout of battery energy storage systems (BESS) matters. The charging provider has opened five new battery-backed charging sites and plans to add 20 more before the...

Bigger wheels are pushing tyre costs up – here’s where fleets can take control

Bigger wheels are pushing tyre costs up – here’s where fleets can take control

John Sootheran

Fleet tyre costs are creeping up, and it’s not just because prices are rising. According to data from Epyx, the average tyre fitted to fleet cars has grown by a...

Bigger wheels are pushing tyre costs up – here’s where fleets can take control

Insights
John Sootheran

Fleet tyre costs are creeping up, and it’s not just because prices are rising. According to data from Epyx, the average tyre fitted to fleet cars has grown by a...

Fleet leaders warn cost pressure and EV policy uncertainty are the defining issues for 2026

Fleet leaders warn cost pressure and EV policy uncertainty are the defining issues for 2026

John Sootheran

Decarbonisation, rising costs and the growing role of AI were all highlighted as major priorities for fleets at this year’s Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) Annual Conference.

Fleet leaders warn cost pressure and EV policy uncertainty are the defining issues for 2026

News
John Sootheran

Decarbonisation, rising costs and the growing role of AI were all highlighted as major priorities for fleets at this year’s Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) Annual Conference.

Used EV demand hits record levels as more drivers look for lower running costs

Used EV demand hits record levels as more drivers look for lower running costs

John Sootheran

The used electric car market has hit another milestone, with battery electric vehicle sales rising 32% in the first quarter of 2026 according to new Society of Motor Manufacturers and...

Used EV demand hits record levels as more drivers look for lower running costs

News
John Sootheran

The used electric car market has hit another milestone, with battery electric vehicle sales rising 32% in the first quarter of 2026 according to new Society of Motor Manufacturers and...