Global car watch: Arizona-built Lucid Gravity tests a new path

Global car watch: Arizona-built Lucid Gravity tests a new path

John Sootheran

US start-up Lucid Motors has launched its Gravity SUV in Europe, offering a look at where large electric family cars could be heading – although it isn’t currently planned for the...

Global car watch: Arizona-built Lucid Gravity tests a new path

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John Sootheran

US start-up Lucid Motors has launched its Gravity SUV in Europe, offering a look at where large electric family cars could be heading – although it isn’t currently planned for the...

A new name tops the car registration charts for March

A new name tops the car registration charts for March

John Sootheran

Chinese brand Jaecoo has topped the UK new car charts for the first time, with its Jaecoo 7 becoming the best-selling model in March.

A new name tops the car registration charts for March

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John Sootheran

Chinese brand Jaecoo has topped the UK new car charts for the first time, with its Jaecoo 7 becoming the best-selling model in March.

Leasing.com deals of the week

Leasing.com deals of the week

John Sootheran

Leasing.com has picked out a mix of standout lease deals this week, with something for drivers who prioritise electric range, everyday practicality or simple, no-fuss motoring.

Leasing.com deals of the week

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John Sootheran

Leasing.com has picked out a mix of standout lease deals this week, with something for drivers who prioritise electric range, everyday practicality or simple, no-fuss motoring.

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for fixing EV reimbursement

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for fixing EV reimbursement

John Sootheran

Before changing anything, understand what’s really happening on the ground. Are most drivers charging at home? Are they relying on public networks? Are rapid chargers a regular part of the...

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for fixing EV reimbursement

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John Sootheran

Before changing anything, understand what’s really happening on the ground. Are most drivers charging at home? Are they relying on public networks? Are rapid chargers a regular part of the...

Better Fleet: What good EV reimbursement actually looks like

Better Fleet: What good EV reimbursement actually looks like

John Sootheran

Fleets that have got on top of EV reimbursement start by doing one thing differently: They stop treating charging as one cost.

Better Fleet: What good EV reimbursement actually looks like

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John Sootheran

Fleets that have got on top of EV reimbursement start by doing one thing differently: They stop treating charging as one cost.

Better Fleet: Why EV reimbursement is still unclear for fleets

Better Fleet: Why EV reimbursement is still unclear for fleets

John Sootheran

As fleets go electric, one basic question keeps causing confusion: who pays for the electricity used on business journeys, and how do they get that money back fairly?

Better Fleet: Why EV reimbursement is still unclear for fleets

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John Sootheran

As fleets go electric, one basic question keeps causing confusion: who pays for the electricity used on business journeys, and how do they get that money back fairly?

Lightfoot says faster rollout of driver-coaching tech will target fuel-cost volatility

Lightfoot says faster rollout of driver-coaching tech will target fuel-cost volatility

John Sootheran

With fuel prices rising sharply again, Lightfoot says fleets need to focus less on predicting costs and more on controlling them.

Lightfoot says faster rollout of driver-coaching tech will target fuel-cost volatility

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John Sootheran

With fuel prices rising sharply again, Lightfoot says fleets need to focus less on predicting costs and more on controlling them.

Fleet safety tech is improving – but many drivers are left to figure it out alone

Fleet safety tech is improving – but many drivers are left to figure it out alone

John Sootheran

At a recent industry roundtable hosted by i247 Group at the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association, fleets highlighted a growing gap between technology and driver understanding.

Fleet safety tech is improving – but many drivers are left to figure it out alone

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John Sootheran

At a recent industry roundtable hosted by i247 Group at the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association, fleets highlighted a growing gap between technology and driver understanding.

eHGV toolkit gives fleets clearer route into electric trucks as real-world savings begin to emerge

eHGV toolkit gives fleets clearer route into electric trucks as real-world savings begin to emerge

John Sootheran

A new set of open-access tools from Energy Systems Catapult is aiming to make electric HGV adoption easier to plan and easier to justify financially.

eHGV toolkit gives fleets clearer route into electric trucks as real-world savings begin to emerge

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John Sootheran

A new set of open-access tools from Energy Systems Catapult is aiming to make electric HGV adoption easier to plan and easier to justify financially.

Europcar supports Camden’s EV transition with flexible van solution

Europcar supports Camden’s EV transition with flexible van solution

John Sootheran

The London Borough of Camden is cutting fleet emissions by switching a large portion of its vans to electric – without committing to long-term leases or outright purchase.

Europcar supports Camden’s EV transition with flexible van solution

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John Sootheran

The London Borough of Camden is cutting fleet emissions by switching a large portion of its vans to electric – without committing to long-term leases or outright purchase.

Fuel prices surge at record pace as diesel gap widens to nearly 30p

Fuel prices surge at record pace as diesel gap widens to nearly 30p

John Sootheran

Diesel saw the steepest increase, climbing 40p per litre to 182.77p, while petrol rose 20p to 152.83p. Both figures break previous monthly records, with diesel’s rise almost double the previous...

Fuel prices surge at record pace as diesel gap widens to nearly 30p

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John Sootheran

Diesel saw the steepest increase, climbing 40p per litre to 182.77p, while petrol rose 20p to 152.83p. Both figures break previous monthly records, with diesel’s rise almost double the previous...

ChargeUK warns energy cost surge could push up EV charging prices

ChargeUK warns energy cost surge could push up EV charging prices

John Sootheran

Electric vehicle charging firms say rising energy costs will be passed on to drivers, after a sharp increase in network charges over the past three years.

ChargeUK warns energy cost surge could push up EV charging prices

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John Sootheran

Electric vehicle charging firms say rising energy costs will be passed on to drivers, after a sharp increase in network charges over the past three years.

Fleets sitting on idle assets as data gap limits utilisation

Fleets sitting on idle assets as data gap limits utilisation

John Sootheran

Fleet operators are sitting on underused assets and most already have the tools to fix it.

Fleets sitting on idle assets as data gap limits utilisation

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John Sootheran

Fleet operators are sitting on underused assets and most already have the tools to fix it.

Sermi rollout opens up repair data as fleets look to reduce downtime

Sermi rollout opens up repair data as fleets look to reduce downtime

John Sootheran

A new certification scheme is set to reshape how vehicles are repaired in the UK.

Sermi rollout opens up repair data as fleets look to reduce downtime

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John Sootheran

A new certification scheme is set to reshape how vehicles are repaired in the UK.

VED rises and EV tax gap narrows as fleet costs edge up

VED rises and EV tax gap narrows as fleet costs edge up

John Sootheran

Vehicle excise duty has increased from 1 April, with the standard annual rate now £200 and first year charges for high emission cars reaching £5,690. At the same time, company...

VED rises and EV tax gap narrows as fleet costs edge up

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John Sootheran

Vehicle excise duty has increased from 1 April, with the standard annual rate now £200 and first year charges for high emission cars reaching £5,690. At the same time, company...

Autotrader’s lease deals of the week – three SUVs under £250 per month

Autotrader’s lease deals of the week – three SUVs under £250 per month

John Sootheran

Here are three of the most interesting lease deals currently available through Autotrader, all sitting under the £250 per month mark and covering a mix of efficient hybrids, everyday SUVs and...

Autotrader’s lease deals of the week – three SUVs under £250 per month

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John Sootheran

Here are three of the most interesting lease deals currently available through Autotrader, all sitting under the £250 per month mark and covering a mix of efficient hybrids, everyday SUVs and...