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

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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...

Fleets are increasingly treating workplace charging as the safest EV option

Fleets are increasingly treating workplace charging as the safest EV option

John Sootheran

Fresh research from Arval suggests fleets are increasingly prioritising workplace charging over both home and public charging as electric vehicle adoption grows.

Fleets are increasingly treating workplace charging as the safest EV option

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John Sootheran

Fresh research from Arval suggests fleets are increasingly prioritising workplace charging over both home and public charging as electric vehicle adoption grows.

EVs are creating an unexpected brake problem for fleets

EVs are creating an unexpected brake problem for fleets

John Sootheran

Electric vehicles are proving less likely to fail MOTs for worn brakes, but fleets are now being warned about a different issue emerging instead: brakes that are barely being used...

EVs are creating an unexpected brake problem for fleets

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John Sootheran

Electric vehicles are proving less likely to fail MOTs for worn brakes, but fleets are now being warned about a different issue emerging instead: brakes that are barely being used...

Toyota’s bigger bZ4X Touring feels shaped by driver feedback

Toyota’s bigger bZ4X Touring feels shaped by driver feedback

John Sootheran

Toyota bZ4X Touring looks like Toyota has taken one of the biggest complaints about the standard bZ4X and simply fixed it.

Toyota’s bigger bZ4X Touring feels shaped by driver feedback

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John Sootheran

Toyota bZ4X Touring looks like Toyota has taken one of the biggest complaints about the standard bZ4X and simply fixed it.

UK’s most reliable car brands revealed

UK’s most reliable car brands revealed

John Sootheran

Fresh warranty data suggests the most reliable cars today are not necessarily the most advanced or expensive, but often the ones keeping things simpler.

UK’s most reliable car brands revealed

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John Sootheran

Fresh warranty data suggests the most reliable cars today are not necessarily the most advanced or expensive, but often the ones keeping things simpler.

Vauxhall x Leapmotor: is this the future of European cars?

Vauxhall x Leapmotor: is this the future of European cars?

John Sootheran

Vauxhall has confirmed it’s developing a new electric SUV for 2028 and, perhaps more importantly, it's happy to announce Chinese technology will play a major role in making it happen...

Vauxhall x Leapmotor: is this the future of European cars?

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John Sootheran

Vauxhall has confirmed it’s developing a new electric SUV for 2028 and, perhaps more importantly, it's happy to announce Chinese technology will play a major role in making it happen...

Skoda updates the current Karoq while fast-tracking an all-new replacement

Skoda updates the current Karoq while fast-tracking an all-new replacement

John Sootheran

Skoda Karoq is getting two very different updates at the same time and together they say quite a lot about where the family SUV market is heading.

Skoda updates the current Karoq while fast-tracking an all-new replacement

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John Sootheran

Skoda Karoq is getting two very different updates at the same time and together they say quite a lot about where the family SUV market is heading.

Audi outdoes the Q7 with its huge Q9

Audi outdoes the Q7 with its huge Q9

John Sootheran

Audi has revealed the first look inside its upcoming Audi Q9 and it’s clear this isn’t just another large SUV. It’s being positioned as more of a luxury lounge on wheels.

Audi outdoes the Q7 with its huge Q9

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John Sootheran

Audi has revealed the first look inside its upcoming Audi Q9 and it’s clear this isn’t just another large SUV. It’s being positioned as more of a luxury lounge on wheels.

Lexus reveals luxe 'driving lounge' in the form of the TZ electric SUV

Lexus reveals luxe 'driving lounge' in the form of the TZ electric SUV

John Sootheran

Lexus TZ is set to become the brand’s new electric flagship when it arrives in the UK next year, targeting drivers who want maximum comfort, space, and refinement from a...

Lexus reveals luxe 'driving lounge' in the form of the TZ electric SUV

Review
John Sootheran

Lexus TZ is set to become the brand’s new electric flagship when it arrives in the UK next year, targeting drivers who want maximum comfort, space, and refinement from a...

Chery says it wants to become “a citizen of the UK”

Chery says it wants to become “a citizen of the UK”

John Sootheran

Speaking at the company’s international business summit in China, Chery chairman Yin Tongyue said the brand wants to become “a citizen of the UK”, with plans that could eventually include...

Chery says it wants to become “a citizen of the UK”

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John Sootheran

Speaking at the company’s international business summit in China, Chery chairman Yin Tongyue said the brand wants to become “a citizen of the UK”, with plans that could eventually include...

Vehicle-to-grid car sharing trial shows EVs could become part of the energy system

Vehicle-to-grid car sharing trial shows EVs could become part of the energy system

John Sootheran

One of the biggest long-term questions around EVs has always been whether cars could eventually do more than simply consume electricity.

Vehicle-to-grid car sharing trial shows EVs could become part of the energy system

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John Sootheran

One of the biggest long-term questions around EVs has always been whether cars could eventually do more than simply consume electricity.

Leasing.com's deals of the week

Leasing.com's deals of the week

John Sootheran

This week’s business lease deals cover three very different priorities: maximum practicality, everyday driving comfort, and another example of how quickly newer Chinese EV brands are entering the fleet market.

Leasing.com's deals of the week

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John Sootheran

This week’s business lease deals cover three very different priorities: maximum practicality, everyday driving comfort, and another example of how quickly newer Chinese EV brands are entering the fleet market.

Charlie Cook, Founder and CEO at Rightcharge

Charlie Cook, Founder and CEO at Rightcharge

John Sootheran

Fleet1000 speaks to Charlie Cook, Founder and CEO of Rightcharge, on software over hardware, their latest solution and why home charging remains the industry’s biggest untapped opportunity

Charlie Cook, Founder and CEO at Rightcharge

Interview
John Sootheran

Fleet1000 speaks to Charlie Cook, Founder and CEO of Rightcharge, on software over hardware, their latest solution and why home charging remains the industry’s biggest untapped opportunity

UK public EV charging network surpasses major milestone

UK public EV charging network surpasses major milestone

John Sootheran

The UK’s public EV charging network has surpassed 120,000 chargers for the first time, with ultra-rapid charging continuing to show the strongest growth.

UK public EV charging network surpasses major milestone

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John Sootheran

The UK’s public EV charging network has surpassed 120,000 chargers for the first time, with ultra-rapid charging continuing to show the strongest growth.

Vehicle theft law welcomed as fleets face growing concerns over organised crime

Vehicle theft law welcomed as fleets face growing concerns over organised crime

John Sootheran

New legislation targeting electronic vehicle theft tools has been welcomed by Thatcham Research, with the industry arguing it could help police intervene earlier against organised criminal gangs.

Vehicle theft law welcomed as fleets face growing concerns over organised crime

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John Sootheran

New legislation targeting electronic vehicle theft tools has been welcomed by Thatcham Research, with the industry arguing it could help police intervene earlier against organised criminal gangs.

Daf launches electric truck route simulator to assess EV viability

Daf launches electric truck route simulator to assess EV viability

John Sootheran

Daf has launched a new interactive Electric Route Simulator designed to help fleets assess whether electric trucks are operationally viable for specific routes before committing to deployment.

Daf launches electric truck route simulator to assess EV viability

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John Sootheran

Daf has launched a new interactive Electric Route Simulator designed to help fleets assess whether electric trucks are operationally viable for specific routes before committing to deployment.