New KIA van range

KIA electric vans to have 7-year/100k mile warranties

John Sootheran

Kia will launch its Professional Business Vans UK division when the new PV5 electric van goes on sale later this year. The PV5 is Kia’s first fully electric van, with...

KIA electric vans to have 7-year/100k mile warranties

John Sootheran

Kia will launch its Professional Business Vans UK division when the new PV5 electric van goes on sale later this year. The PV5 is Kia’s first fully electric van, with...

MPs to debate higher tax rate for public charging

MPs to debate higher tax rate for public charging

John Sootheran

MPs will debate the difference between the 20% VAT rate for public electric vehicle (EV) charging and the 5% rate for home charging. Conservative MP Sir Christopher Chope has introduced...

MPs to debate higher tax rate for public charging

John Sootheran

MPs will debate the difference between the 20% VAT rate for public electric vehicle (EV) charging and the 5% rate for home charging. Conservative MP Sir Christopher Chope has introduced...

2025 Tesla Model Y

Tesla unveils 2025 Model Y

John Sootheran

Tesla has unveiled an updated Model Y, set to go on sale at the end of January. The ‘Juniper’ version features a redesigned front inspired by the Cybertruck, improving aerodynamics...

Tesla unveils 2025 Model Y

John Sootheran

Tesla has unveiled an updated Model Y, set to go on sale at the end of January. The ‘Juniper’ version features a redesigned front inspired by the Cybertruck, improving aerodynamics...

New Isuzu D-Max pick-up launched

New Isuzu D-Max pick-up launched

John Sootheran

The new Isuzu D-Max is built to be smarter, stronger and safer, embodying Isuzu’s 'Driven To Do' ethos. Designed for both work-focused and lifestyle-oriented drivers, it combines toughness, advanced technology...

New Isuzu D-Max pick-up launched

John Sootheran

The new Isuzu D-Max is built to be smarter, stronger and safer, embodying Isuzu’s 'Driven To Do' ethos. Designed for both work-focused and lifestyle-oriented drivers, it combines toughness, advanced technology...

Driver with injured cyclist after accident

Do fleet drivers know the Highway Code changes… three years in?

John Sootheran

GEM Motoring Assist is urging drivers to understand and follow the Highway Code changes introduced on 29 January 2022, which place greater responsibility on those who can cause the most...

Do fleet drivers know the Highway Code changes… three years in?

John Sootheran

GEM Motoring Assist is urging drivers to understand and follow the Highway Code changes introduced on 29 January 2022, which place greater responsibility on those who can cause the most...

DVLA report reveals most-stolen cars

DVLA report reveals most-stolen cars

John Sootheran

Car thefts in the UK fell by 6% in 2024, with a notable 47% drop in Range Rover Sport thefts. Figures from the DVLA, obtained via a Freedom of Information request,...

DVLA report reveals most-stolen cars

John Sootheran

Car thefts in the UK fell by 6% in 2024, with a notable 47% drop in Range Rover Sport thefts. Figures from the DVLA, obtained via a Freedom of Information request,...

Chinese EV maker, BYD, is UK's fastest-growing auto brand

Chinese EV maker, BYD, is UK's fastest-growing auto brand

John Sootheran

BYD sold over 8700 cars in the UK last year, marking a 658% year-on-year increase, making it the country’s fastest-growing car brand.  

Chinese EV maker, BYD, is UK's fastest-growing auto brand

John Sootheran

BYD sold over 8700 cars in the UK last year, marking a 658% year-on-year increase, making it the country’s fastest-growing car brand.  

An electric van charging

Shortage of electric-van-MOT availability causing issues

John Sootheran

The Association of Fleet Operators (AFP) is calling for a deferral of MOTs for 4.25-tonne electric vans, as many fleets struggle to secure test bookings. These vans are classified as...

Shortage of electric-van-MOT availability causing issues

John Sootheran

The Association of Fleet Operators (AFP) is calling for a deferral of MOTs for 4.25-tonne electric vans, as many fleets struggle to secure test bookings. These vans are classified as...

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New, cheaper Tesla cars expected in 2025

John Sootheran

Tesla is set to introduce a range of 'more-affordable models' in the first half of this year to drive sales growth.  In 2024, the company reported its first-ever year-on-year decline...

New, cheaper Tesla cars expected in 2025

John Sootheran

Tesla is set to introduce a range of 'more-affordable models' in the first half of this year to drive sales growth.  In 2024, the company reported its first-ever year-on-year decline...

VW ID.7 EV. EV sales down in Europe in 2024.

EV sales down in Europe in 2024 – JATO

John Sootheran

New data from JATO Dynamics reveals a year-on-year decline in electric vehicle (EV) registrations across Europe. While overall new car sales in 28 European countries grew by 0.9% in 2024,...

EV sales down in Europe in 2024 – JATO

John Sootheran

New data from JATO Dynamics reveals a year-on-year decline in electric vehicle (EV) registrations across Europe. While overall new car sales in 28 European countries grew by 0.9% in 2024,...

Polestar 4 EV joins Europcar rental fleet

Long-range Polestar 4 EV joins Europcar fleet

John Sootheran

Europcar Mobility Group UK has expanded its electric fleet with the Polestar 4, offering motorists a flexible way to experience long-range EV driving. This high-performance SUV-coupé hybrid features a 100kWh...

Long-range Polestar 4 EV joins Europcar fleet

John Sootheran

Europcar Mobility Group UK has expanded its electric fleet with the Polestar 4, offering motorists a flexible way to experience long-range EV driving. This high-performance SUV-coupé hybrid features a 100kWh...

Chinese EV

Chinese brands and hybrids power Euro car sales growth

John Sootheran

Europe’s new passenger car market grew by 0.9% in 2024, with 12,909,741 registrations across 28 European countries, according to JATO Dynamics. Despite this growth, the market remains nearly 2.9 million...

Chinese brands and hybrids power Euro car sales growth

John Sootheran

Europe’s new passenger car market grew by 0.9% in 2024, with 12,909,741 registrations across 28 European countries, according to JATO Dynamics. Despite this growth, the market remains nearly 2.9 million...