Volkswagen Group sells over nine million cars worldwide in 2024

Volkswagen Group sells over nine million cars worldwide in 2024

John Sootheran

"In a challenging market environment, we delivered a total of nine million vehicles in 2024. On our way to becoming the automotive technology leader, we have introduced more than 30...

Volkswagen Group sells over nine million cars worldwide in 2024

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John Sootheran

"In a challenging market environment, we delivered a total of nine million vehicles in 2024. On our way to becoming the automotive technology leader, we have introduced more than 30...

Dacia's chunky new Bigster SUV has titchy price

Dacia's chunky new Bigster SUV has titchy price

John Sootheran

Dacia has once again redefined the market, announcing that the highly-anticipated Dacia Bigster will start at an on-the-road price of £24,995. The Bigster caters to the growing demand for larger,...

Dacia's chunky new Bigster SUV has titchy price

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John Sootheran

Dacia has once again redefined the market, announcing that the highly-anticipated Dacia Bigster will start at an on-the-road price of £24,995. The Bigster caters to the growing demand for larger,...

Amazon orders over 140 Mercedes-Benz electric trucks for the UK fleet

Amazon orders over 140 Mercedes-Benz electric trucks for the UK fleet

John Sootheran

Amazon has placed its largest order to date for battery-electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs), choosing over 200 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 trucks – the biggest electric truck order in Mercedes-Benz Trucks'...

Amazon orders over 140 Mercedes-Benz electric trucks for the UK fleet

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John Sootheran

Amazon has placed its largest order to date for battery-electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs), choosing over 200 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 trucks – the biggest electric truck order in Mercedes-Benz Trucks'...

Automotive award-winners round-up in January 2025

Automotive award-winners round-up in January 2025

John Sootheran

A round-up of January 2025's award-winning cars and vans

Automotive award-winners round-up in January 2025

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John Sootheran

A round-up of January 2025's award-winning cars and vans

Samsara Intelligence, increasing fleet efficiency through AI

Samsara Intelligence, increasing fleet efficiency through AI

John Sootheran

Samsara has launched Samsara Intelligence, an expanded AI suite designed to help customers make smarter decisions while running safer, more efficient operations.  

Samsara Intelligence, increasing fleet efficiency through AI

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John Sootheran

Samsara has launched Samsara Intelligence, an expanded AI suite designed to help customers make smarter decisions while running safer, more efficient operations.  

Tranzaura's FleetNow software turbocharged with AI

Tranzaura's FleetNow software turbocharged with AI

John Sootheran

Tranzaura has unveiled FleetNow, an AI-powered fleet intelligence platform.FleetNow provides real-time insights that Tranzaura claims can optimise fleet operations by up to 30%, helping transport firms cut costs and enhance...

Tranzaura's FleetNow software turbocharged with AI

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John Sootheran

Tranzaura has unveiled FleetNow, an AI-powered fleet intelligence platform.FleetNow provides real-time insights that Tranzaura claims can optimise fleet operations by up to 30%, helping transport firms cut costs and enhance...

Liquid Fleet and Fleet Assist launch fully-maintained rental option

Liquid Fleet and Fleet Assist launch fully-maintained rental option

John Sootheran

Liquid Fleet is introducing a fully-maintained rental product in partnership with Fleet Assist, utilising its extensive SMR garage network and supply chain services.

Liquid Fleet and Fleet Assist launch fully-maintained rental option

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John Sootheran

Liquid Fleet is introducing a fully-maintained rental product in partnership with Fleet Assist, utilising its extensive SMR garage network and supply chain services.

Workplace charging grants end soon…

Workplace charging grants end soon…

John Sootheran

Firms have just 68 days left, from today (23 January 2025) to claim up to £350 per charging socket from the Government’s Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS).The incentive, managed by the...

Workplace charging grants end soon…

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John Sootheran

Firms have just 68 days left, from today (23 January 2025) to claim up to £350 per charging socket from the Government’s Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS).The incentive, managed by the...

BEV electric SUV

2025 BEV sales to rise, but fall short of Government target

John Sootheran

Battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales are projected to increase to 440,000 in 2025, but will once again fall short of the Government’s zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) target, according to new Society...

2025 BEV sales to rise, but fall short of Government target

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John Sootheran

Battery electric vehicle (BEV) sales are projected to increase to 440,000 in 2025, but will once again fall short of the Government’s zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) target, according to new Society...

AA Trials Low-Carbon Roadside Fleet

AA Trials Low-Carbon Roadside Fleet

John Sootheran

The AA is introducing 30 plug-in vehicles to its low-carbon roadside service fleet, including 15 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and 15 plug-in hybrid Ford Transit Customs (PHEVs).

AA Trials Low-Carbon Roadside Fleet

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John Sootheran

The AA is introducing 30 plug-in vehicles to its low-carbon roadside service fleet, including 15 battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and 15 plug-in hybrid Ford Transit Customs (PHEVs).

Man on phone reporting car crash

Pressure mounts for EV inclusion in the General Terms of Agreement (GTA)

John Sootheran

A General Terms of Agreement (GTA) chief says greater regional stability is needed prior to launching EV credit hire scales. Calls to include electric vehicles (EVs) in the GTA are...

Pressure mounts for EV inclusion in the General Terms of Agreement (GTA)

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John Sootheran

A General Terms of Agreement (GTA) chief says greater regional stability is needed prior to launching EV credit hire scales. Calls to include electric vehicles (EVs) in the GTA are...

Fleet cars parked together

UK car registrations growth and record EV adoption due to fleets

John Sootheran

The UK new car market grew in 2024, driven by fleet demand, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

UK car registrations growth and record EV adoption due to fleets

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John Sootheran

The UK new car market grew in 2024, driven by fleet demand, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

GM Hummers can be charged quickly with dual ports and batteries

GM’s dual-charging patent

John Sootheran

In the US, General Motors is exploring a solution to speed up charging times for heavy-duty electric commercial vehicles with large battery packs.

GM’s dual-charging patent

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John Sootheran

In the US, General Motors is exploring a solution to speed up charging times for heavy-duty electric commercial vehicles with large battery packs.

Allstar highlights the changing costs of fuelling your business fleet

Allstar highlights the changing costs of fuelling your business fleet

John Sootheran

Allstar’s AllCosts report gives one of the most essential overviews of the real-world costs of fuelling EV and ICE vehicles on business fleets.

Allstar highlights the changing costs of fuelling your business fleet

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John Sootheran

Allstar’s AllCosts report gives one of the most essential overviews of the real-world costs of fuelling EV and ICE vehicles on business fleets.

SMR budgets under pressure from increasing costs

SMR budgets under pressure from increasing costs

John Sootheran

Inflationary pressures are driving up the cost of labour, parts and materials, making service, maintenance and repair (SMR) more expensive for fleets, according to ATS Euromaster. 

SMR budgets under pressure from increasing costs

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John Sootheran

Inflationary pressures are driving up the cost of labour, parts and materials, making service, maintenance and repair (SMR) more expensive for fleets, according to ATS Euromaster. 

Instavolt rapid charger unit

Instavolt charging network expansion

John Sootheran

EV-charging supplier, Instavolt, has activated new chargers at 12 sites! The company has focused on locations where you can refuel at the same time as your EV is charging, including...

Instavolt charging network expansion

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John Sootheran

EV-charging supplier, Instavolt, has activated new chargers at 12 sites! The company has focused on locations where you can refuel at the same time as your EV is charging, including...