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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

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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

Analysis
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...

Zapmap app helps to locate the UK's 37,000 charging locations

Drivers confused about the number of UK EV charge points

John Sootheran

A survey found 80% of drivers believe there are more traditional petrol stations than EV charge points, despite the UK having over 37,000 public charging locations compared to 8329 forecourts....

Drivers confused about the number of UK EV charge points

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John Sootheran

A survey found 80% of drivers believe there are more traditional petrol stations than EV charge points, despite the UK having over 37,000 public charging locations compared to 8329 forecourts....

Off-peak EV charging costs fall by up to 28%

Off-peak EV charging costs fall by up to 28%

John Sootheran

Off-peak public EV charging costs fell by up to 28% in December, according to the AA EV Recharge Report, after a charge point provider scrapped variable pricing.  

Off-peak EV charging costs fall by up to 28%

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John Sootheran

Off-peak public EV charging costs fell by up to 28% in December, according to the AA EV Recharge Report, after a charge point provider scrapped variable pricing.  

Lowes' lorry fitted with Trakm8 telematics technology

Trakm8 telematics cut fleet's insurance by £70k

John Sootheran

Lowes Transport has cut insurance costs by £70,000 through its partnership with Trakm8 and the adoption of its integrated telematics camera and tacho download solution. How much could telematics save...

Trakm8 telematics cut fleet's insurance by £70k

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John Sootheran

Lowes Transport has cut insurance costs by £70,000 through its partnership with Trakm8 and the adoption of its integrated telematics camera and tacho download solution. How much could telematics save...

Paua partners with Sainsbury's Smart Charge

Paua partners with Sainsbury's Smart Charge

John Sootheran

Paua is proud to announce a new partnership with Smart Charge, the EV charging network operated by Sainsbury’s. This collaboration offers Paua users access to over 550 ultra-rapid, renewable-powered chargers...

Paua partners with Sainsbury's Smart Charge

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John Sootheran

Paua is proud to announce a new partnership with Smart Charge, the EV charging network operated by Sainsbury’s. This collaboration offers Paua users access to over 550 ultra-rapid, renewable-powered chargers...

Domino's EV trial

Dominos grabs a pizza the EV action

John Sootheran

Domino’s Pizza Group has initiated an electric van trial as part of its commitment to lowering emissions and building a greener supply chain fleet by 2031. The trial features a...

Dominos grabs a pizza the EV action

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John Sootheran

Domino’s Pizza Group has initiated an electric van trial as part of its commitment to lowering emissions and building a greener supply chain fleet by 2031. The trial features a...

Chinese Super-Hybrid technology revealed

Chinese Super-Hybrid technology revealed

John Sootheran

Chinese car brands Omoda and Jaecoo are launching new models equipped with the innovative Super Hybrid System (SHS), a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The Jaecoo 7 SHS, formerly known as the...

Chinese Super-Hybrid technology revealed

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John Sootheran

Chinese car brands Omoda and Jaecoo are launching new models equipped with the innovative Super Hybrid System (SHS), a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The Jaecoo 7 SHS, formerly known as the...

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Canoo sinks

John Sootheran

Electric commercial vehicle startup Canoo has ceased operations and filed for bankruptcy. The American company, known for its LDV130 electric cargo van, failed to secure enough funding to address its...

Canoo sinks

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John Sootheran

Electric commercial vehicle startup Canoo has ceased operations and filed for bankruptcy. The American company, known for its LDV130 electric cargo van, failed to secure enough funding to address its...

UK digital driving licence

Digital Driving Licences incoming?

John Sootheran

Digital driving licences are expected to launch this year, allowing drivers to access their licence on smartphones through a government app’s virtual wallet. However, physical licences will remain available, and...

Digital Driving Licences incoming?

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John Sootheran

Digital driving licences are expected to launch this year, allowing drivers to access their licence on smartphones through a government app’s virtual wallet. However, physical licences will remain available, and...

3 major issues to be aware of in EV transition – ADS

3 major issues to be aware of in EV transition – ADS

John Sootheran

Data experts, ADS, believe the UK’s automotive sector faces three key challenges in 2025

3 major issues to be aware of in EV transition – ADS

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John Sootheran

Data experts, ADS, believe the UK’s automotive sector faces three key challenges in 2025

All-new VWTransporter goes on sale

All-new VWTransporter goes on sale

John Sootheran

Volkswagen has opened orders for the seventh-generation Transporter Panel Van. Prices start from £30,995 for the TDI variant and £41,965 for the BEV model.

All-new VWTransporter goes on sale

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John Sootheran

Volkswagen has opened orders for the seventh-generation Transporter Panel Van. Prices start from £30,995 for the TDI variant and £41,965 for the BEV model.

VW ID.7 Pro covers 585 miles on a single charge

VW ID.7 Pro covers 585 miles on a single charge

John Sootheran

Volkswagen’s ID.7 Pro S has set a new efficiency benchmark, achieving an impressive 585 miles (941km) on a single 86-kWh battery charge during a test at Nardò, Italy.

VW ID.7 Pro covers 585 miles on a single charge

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John Sootheran

Volkswagen’s ID.7 Pro S has set a new efficiency benchmark, achieving an impressive 585 miles (941km) on a single 86-kWh battery charge during a test at Nardò, Italy.