Farizon launches V7E electric van from £29,000 – undercutting rivals on price and payload

Farizon launches V7E electric van from £29,000 – undercutting rivals on price and payload

John Sootheran

Farizon, a Geely brand, has introduced the Farizon V7E, a new medium-sized electric van aimed at drivers looking for a lower-cost route into electrification.

Farizon launches V7E electric van from £29,000 – undercutting rivals on price and payload

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John Sootheran

Farizon, a Geely brand, has introduced the Farizon V7E, a new medium-sized electric van aimed at drivers looking for a lower-cost route into electrification.

Stellantis teams up with Microsoft to strengthen vehicle cybersecurity using AI

Stellantis teams up with Microsoft to strengthen vehicle cybersecurity using AI

John Sootheran

Stellantis, parent company of Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat and Jeep, has signed a five-year deal with Microsoft to strengthen vehicle cybersecurity using AI.

Stellantis teams up with Microsoft to strengthen vehicle cybersecurity using AI

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John Sootheran

Stellantis, parent company of Vauxhall, Peugeot, Citroën, Fiat and Jeep, has signed a five-year deal with Microsoft to strengthen vehicle cybersecurity using AI.

Volkswagen updates ID.3 with ‘Neo’ version and longer range

Volkswagen updates ID.3 with ‘Neo’ version and longer range

John Sootheran

The headline change is efficiency. The ID.3 Neo now offers up to 391 miles of WLTP range, depending on battery choice, thanks to updates to the drive system. Three battery...

Volkswagen updates ID.3 with ‘Neo’ version and longer range

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John Sootheran

The headline change is efficiency. The ID.3 Neo now offers up to 391 miles of WLTP range, depending on battery choice, thanks to updates to the drive system. Three battery...

Jaecoo adds hybrid option to 5 SUV with 650-mile range

Jaecoo adds hybrid option to 5 SUV with 650-mile range

John Sootheran

Jaecoo has confirmed a new full-hybrid version of its Jaecoo 5, adding a more efficient powertrain to its growing UK line-up.

Jaecoo adds hybrid option to 5 SUV with 650-mile range

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John Sootheran

Jaecoo has confirmed a new full-hybrid version of its Jaecoo 5, adding a more efficient powertrain to its growing UK line-up.

Hyundai’s Ioniq 3 brings 300-mile range to a smaller, more affordable EV

Hyundai’s Ioniq 3 brings 300-mile range to a smaller, more affordable EV

John Sootheran

Hyundai has revealed the Hyundai Ioniq 3, a compact electric hatchback offering up to 310 miles of range – bringing longer-distance EV driving into a smaller, more accessible part of...

Hyundai’s Ioniq 3 brings 300-mile range to a smaller, more affordable EV

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John Sootheran

Hyundai has revealed the Hyundai Ioniq 3, a compact electric hatchback offering up to 310 miles of range – bringing longer-distance EV driving into a smaller, more accessible part of...

Electric Mercedes C-Class promises nearly 500 miles on a single charge

Electric Mercedes C-Class promises nearly 500 miles on a single charge

John Sootheran

Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that its upcoming electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class will offer a WLTP range of up to 473 miles, putting it among the longest-range EVs announced to date.

Electric Mercedes C-Class promises nearly 500 miles on a single charge

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John Sootheran

Mercedes-Benz has confirmed that its upcoming electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class will offer a WLTP range of up to 473 miles, putting it among the longest-range EVs announced to date.

Pick-up updates show the segment adapting to tax changes and everyday use

Pick-up updates show the segment adapting to tax changes and everyday use

John Sootheran

Ford and Isuzu have both revealed updates to their pick-up ranges, highlighting how the market is evolving – from tax-efficient workarounds to improved everyday performance.

Pick-up updates show the segment adapting to tax changes and everyday use

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John Sootheran

Ford and Isuzu have both revealed updates to their pick-up ranges, highlighting how the market is evolving – from tax-efficient workarounds to improved everyday performance.

Chery launches Delivan brand to bring a new kind of electric van to Europe

Chery launches Delivan brand to bring a new kind of electric van to Europe

John Sootheran

Chery has unveiled Delivan, a new all-electric commercial vehicle brand, as it sets out plans to enter the European van market from 2027.

Chery launches Delivan brand to bring a new kind of electric van to Europe

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John Sootheran

Chery has unveiled Delivan, a new all-electric commercial vehicle brand, as it sets out plans to enter the European van market from 2027.

BYD follows Ford's lead as it turns Dolphin hatchback into compact e-van

BYD follows Ford's lead as it turns Dolphin hatchback into compact e-van

John Sootheran

Set to be showcased at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, the new model is based on the Dolphin hatchback but reworked for cargo use. It offers 1,000 litres of...

BYD follows Ford's lead as it turns Dolphin hatchback into compact e-van

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John Sootheran

Set to be showcased at the Commercial Vehicle Show in Birmingham, the new model is based on the Dolphin hatchback but reworked for cargo use. It offers 1,000 litres of...

Leasing.com's deals of the week

Leasing.com's deals of the week

John Sootheran

Leasing.com has highlighted a fresh set of business lease deals this week, with a mix of compact SUVs and hatchbacks suited to everyday driving.

Leasing.com's deals of the week

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John Sootheran

Leasing.com has highlighted a fresh set of business lease deals this week, with a mix of compact SUVs and hatchbacks suited to everyday driving.

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for improving driver performance

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for improving driver performance

John Sootheran

Better Fleet provides a step-by-step guide to managing driver performance, including product and service recommendations

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for improving driver performance

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John Sootheran

Better Fleet provides a step-by-step guide to managing driver performance, including product and service recommendations

Better Fleet: What effective driver performance management actually looks like

Better Fleet: What effective driver performance management actually looks like

John Sootheran

Fleets that get more value from driver data augment the scores they already collect, building a broader view around them that connects behaviour to how the fleet actually runs. 

Better Fleet: What effective driver performance management actually looks like

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John Sootheran

Fleets that get more value from driver data augment the scores they already collect, building a broader view around them that connects behaviour to how the fleet actually runs. 

Better Fleet: Why driver scores don’t give fleets a full view of performance

Better Fleet: Why driver scores don’t give fleets a full view of performance

John Sootheran

Most fleets already measure driver performance. There’s a score attached to each driver. It tracks speeding, braking, acceleration, idling. It gives managers a quick way to compare drivers and flag risk....

Better Fleet: Why driver scores don’t give fleets a full view of performance

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John Sootheran

Most fleets already measure driver performance. There’s a score attached to each driver. It tracks speeding, braking, acceleration, idling. It gives managers a quick way to compare drivers and flag risk....

AA-Rightcharge trial shows fleets can cut EV charging costs by up to 35%

AA-Rightcharge trial shows fleets can cut EV charging costs by up to 35%

John Sootheran

Working with Rightcharge, the AA has tested a new multi-network ‘Gold Card’ designed to simplify access to public charging while lowering costs. Early results suggest savings of up to 35%...

AA-Rightcharge trial shows fleets can cut EV charging costs by up to 35%

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John Sootheran

Working with Rightcharge, the AA has tested a new multi-network ‘Gold Card’ designed to simplify access to public charging while lowering costs. Early results suggest savings of up to 35%...

BVRLA quarterly report: key takeaways as leasing passes 2 million vehicles

BVRLA quarterly report: key takeaways as leasing passes 2 million vehicles

John Sootheran

The UK leasing market has passed two million vehicles for the first time, according to the latest data from BVRLA – but the headline growth comes with some clear trade-offs.

BVRLA quarterly report: key takeaways as leasing passes 2 million vehicles

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John Sootheran

The UK leasing market has passed two million vehicles for the first time, according to the latest data from BVRLA – but the headline growth comes with some clear trade-offs.

When your vehicle changes overnight: how fleets can manage OTA updates

When your vehicle changes overnight: how fleets can manage OTA updates

John Sootheran

Association of Fleet Professionals has raised concerns about over-the-air (OTA) updates reducing vehicle performance – but for fleets, the bigger issue is control.

When your vehicle changes overnight: how fleets can manage OTA updates

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John Sootheran

Association of Fleet Professionals has raised concerns about over-the-air (OTA) updates reducing vehicle performance – but for fleets, the bigger issue is control.