DS brings back its SUV with 460-mile range – but is £40k enough to compete?

DS brings back its SUV with 460-mile range – but is £40k enough to compete?

John Sootheran

DS is replacing the DS7 with a new model called the No7, and the headline is simple – up to 460 miles of electric range, which puts it right up...

DS brings back its SUV with 460-mile range – but is £40k enough to compete?

Review
John Sootheran

DS is replacing the DS7 with a new model called the No7, and the headline is simple – up to 460 miles of electric range, which puts it right up...

Toyota’s 2026 line-up: cheaper EVs, longer range and an electric Hilux on the way

Toyota’s 2026 line-up: cheaper EVs, longer range and an electric Hilux on the way

John Sootheran

Toyota is rolling out a wide mix of electric, hybrid and plug-in models in 2026 – giving fleets more choice across cars, SUVs and pick-ups, with a clear focus on...

Toyota’s 2026 line-up: cheaper EVs, longer range and an electric Hilux on the way

Review
John Sootheran

Toyota is rolling out a wide mix of electric, hybrid and plug-in models in 2026 – giving fleets more choice across cars, SUVs and pick-ups, with a clear focus on...

DreamLease salary sacrifice deals of the week

DreamLease salary sacrifice deals of the week

John Sootheran

Here are three of the most interesting salary sacrifice EV deals currently available through Dream Lease this week, covering a compact city car, a performance-focused SUV and a longer-range all-rounder.

DreamLease salary sacrifice deals of the week

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John Sootheran

Here are three of the most interesting salary sacrifice EV deals currently available through Dream Lease this week, covering a compact city car, a performance-focused SUV and a longer-range all-rounder.

Škoda gets cheaper batteries and proper towing power – but will prices drop from £36k?

Škoda gets cheaper batteries and proper towing power – but will prices drop from £36k?

John Sootheran

Škoda has updated its Enyaq and Elroq EVs with lower-cost LFP batteries in entry models and towing capacity of up to 2,200 kg in higher-spec variants – widening their appeal...

Škoda gets cheaper batteries and proper towing power – but will prices drop from £36k?

Review
John Sootheran

Škoda has updated its Enyaq and Elroq EVs with lower-cost LFP batteries in entry models and towing capacity of up to 2,200 kg in higher-spec variants – widening their appeal...

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for fixing underutilised vehicles

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for fixing underutilised vehicles

John Sootheran

A practical playbook for fixing underutilised vehicles

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for fixing underutilised vehicles

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John Sootheran

A practical playbook for fixing underutilised vehicles

Better Fleet: What works when fleets take utilisation seriously

Better Fleet: What works when fleets take utilisation seriously

John Sootheran

Fleets that improve utilisation tend to follow the same principle:treat every vehicle like it has to earn its place but don’t expect it to be busy all the time. The key...

Better Fleet: What works when fleets take utilisation seriously

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John Sootheran

Fleets that improve utilisation tend to follow the same principle:treat every vehicle like it has to earn its place but don’t expect it to be busy all the time. The key...

Better Fleet: Why underutilised vehicles are a hidden cost drain

Better Fleet: Why underutilised vehicles are a hidden cost drain

John Sootheran

Underutilised vehicles don’t usually jump out as a problem. That’s why they stick around. A van might be used a few times a week. A pool car might tick over...

Better Fleet: Why underutilised vehicles are a hidden cost drain

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John Sootheran

Underutilised vehicles don’t usually jump out as a problem. That’s why they stick around. A van might be used a few times a week. A pool car might tick over...

Fuel prices jump again

Fuel prices jump again

John Sootheran

Fuel costs have risen sharply again in March, with diesel up more than 20p per litre since the start of the Iran conflict, increasing pressure on fleet operating costs.

Fuel prices jump again

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John Sootheran

Fuel costs have risen sharply again in March, with diesel up more than 20p per litre since the start of the Iran conflict, increasing pressure on fleet operating costs.

This week’s launches: digital leasing and predictive fleet tech

This week’s launches: digital leasing and predictive fleet tech

John Sootheran

Two launches this week point to faster, more data-led fleet operations, with a focus on digital journeys and predictive management.

This week’s launches: digital leasing and predictive fleet tech

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John Sootheran

Two launches this week point to faster, more data-led fleet operations, with a focus on digital journeys and predictive management.

ZEV mandate met – but pressure builds behind the headline progress

ZEV mandate met – but pressure builds behind the headline progress

John Sootheran

UK car and van markets met their first-year Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate targets, but growing pressure from manufacturers highlights a gap between regulatory ambition and commercial reality.

ZEV mandate met – but pressure builds behind the headline progress

Insights
John Sootheran

UK car and van markets met their first-year Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate targets, but growing pressure from manufacturers highlights a gap between regulatory ambition and commercial reality.

Hidden faults and simple fixes drive MOT failures across UK fleets

Hidden faults and simple fixes drive MOT failures across UK fleets

John Sootheran

New data from HiQ Tyres and Autocare shows suspension-related faults are now the most common issue, often developing gradually without obvious warning but affecting vehicle stability and braking performance.

Hidden faults and simple fixes drive MOT failures across UK fleets

Insights
John Sootheran

New data from HiQ Tyres and Autocare shows suspension-related faults are now the most common issue, often developing gradually without obvious warning but affecting vehicle stability and braking performance.

SUVs in the spotlight as London weighs new charges

SUVs in the spotlight as London weighs new charges

John Sootheran

London’s latest Vision Zero action plan includes proposals to introduce charges for large SUVs, as part of efforts to eliminate road deaths and serious injuries by 2041.

SUVs in the spotlight as London weighs new charges

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John Sootheran

London’s latest Vision Zero action plan includes proposals to introduce charges for large SUVs, as part of efforts to eliminate road deaths and serious injuries by 2041.

Zenith win highlights growing shift towards single-supplier fleet models

Zenith win highlights growing shift towards single-supplier fleet models

John Sootheran

Zenith has secured a 400-vehicle fleet contract with Inspired Entertainment following a competitive five-way tender, underlining the increasing demand for consolidated, full-service fleet partnerships.

Zenith win highlights growing shift towards single-supplier fleet models

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John Sootheran

Zenith has secured a 400-vehicle fleet contract with Inspired Entertainment following a competitive five-way tender, underlining the increasing demand for consolidated, full-service fleet partnerships.

The fleet decarbonisation tool many operators are overlooking

The fleet decarbonisation tool many operators are overlooking

John Sootheran

An EV salary sacrifice scheme has reduced average CO2 emissions at Triton Construction from 117g/km to 25g/km – a 78% drop – highlighting how funding models can accelerate fleet decarbonisation...

The fleet decarbonisation tool many operators are overlooking

News
John Sootheran

An EV salary sacrifice scheme has reduced average CO2 emissions at Triton Construction from 117g/km to 25g/km – a 78% drop – highlighting how funding models can accelerate fleet decarbonisation...

Polestar 5 carbon footprint revealed – could this become a new buying standard?

Polestar 5 carbon footprint revealed – could this become a new buying standard?

John Sootheran

The figure – 23.8 tonnes of CO₂ from production through to delivery – gives fleets a clearer view of the emissions tied to building the car, not just running it....

Polestar 5 carbon footprint revealed – could this become a new buying standard?

News
John Sootheran

The figure – 23.8 tonnes of CO₂ from production through to delivery – gives fleets a clearer view of the emissions tied to building the car, not just running it....

MG takes on big family SUVs with 7-seater offering 62 miles of electric driving

MG takes on big family SUVs with 7-seater offering 62 miles of electric driving

John Sootheran

MG has entered the seven-seat SUV market for the first time with the new MGS9 PHEV, offering a practical, family-sized option with plug-in hybrid efficiency at a relatively accessible price...

MG takes on big family SUVs with 7-seater offering 62 miles of electric driving

Review
John Sootheran

MG has entered the seven-seat SUV market for the first time with the new MGS9 PHEV, offering a practical, family-sized option with plug-in hybrid efficiency at a relatively accessible price...