Lexus updates UX 300h for 2026 with added safety tech and revised pricing

Lexus updates UX 300h for 2026 with added safety tech and revised pricing

John Sootheran

The Lexus UX 300h has been refreshed for 2026 with revised trim levels, additional driver assistance and prices starting at £38,095.

Lexus updates UX 300h for 2026 with added safety tech and revised pricing

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John Sootheran

The Lexus UX 300h has been refreshed for 2026 with revised trim levels, additional driver assistance and prices starting at £38,095.

Škoda marks 10 years of Kodiaq with limited Edition X

Škoda marks 10 years of Kodiaq with limited Edition X

John Sootheran

Škoda has introduced a limited run Škoda Kodiaq Edition X to mark a decade since the SUV’s launch. Priced at £40,590 on the road with a P11D value of £39,995,...

Škoda marks 10 years of Kodiaq with limited Edition X

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John Sootheran

Škoda has introduced a limited run Škoda Kodiaq Edition X to mark a decade since the SUV’s launch. Priced at £40,590 on the road with a P11D value of £39,995,...

BYD updates SEAL for 2026 with larger boot and added tech

BYD updates SEAL for 2026 with larger boot and added tech

John Sootheran

The BYD SEAL has been revised for the 2026 model year, with improved practicality and additional driver technology while retaining its £45,730 starting price.

BYD updates SEAL for 2026 with larger boot and added tech

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John Sootheran

The BYD SEAL has been revised for the 2026 model year, with improved practicality and additional driver technology while retaining its £45,730 starting price.

CUPRA Raval production ramps up ahead of 2026 launch

CUPRA Raval production ramps up ahead of 2026 launch

John Sootheran

The CUPRA Raval will enter series production in 2026, becoming the first fully electric model built at Martorell and the first car to use Volkswagen’s new MEB+ platform.

CUPRA Raval production ramps up ahead of 2026 launch

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John Sootheran

The CUPRA Raval will enter series production in 2026, becoming the first fully electric model built at Martorell and the first car to use Volkswagen’s new MEB+ platform.

LEPAS confirms L8 SUV as first UK model ahead of Q3 2026 arrival

LEPAS confirms L8 SUV as first UK model ahead of Q3 2026 arrival

John Sootheran

LEPAS has confirmed that its L8 SUV will be the first model introduced to the UK, with sales scheduled for Q3 2026.

LEPAS confirms L8 SUV as first UK model ahead of Q3 2026 arrival

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John Sootheran

LEPAS has confirmed that its L8 SUV will be the first model introduced to the UK, with sales scheduled for Q3 2026.

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for managing EV residual risk

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for managing EV residual risk

John Sootheran

1. Use battery health certification as standard Where possible, defleet through channels that provide recognised battery grading. Services such as BCA’s Battery Grading with AVILOO, Arval’s battery health certificates and...

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for managing EV residual risk

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John Sootheran

1. Use battery health certification as standard Where possible, defleet through channels that provide recognised battery grading. Services such as BCA’s Battery Grading with AVILOO, Arval’s battery health certificates and...

Better Fleet: What works in the used EV market

Better Fleet: What works in the used EV market

John Sootheran

Used EV headlines often focus on price falls but the remarketing picture can be more nuanced than that. BCA’s Chief Operating Officer Stuart Pearson says demand remains strong: “At BCA,...

Better Fleet: What works in the used EV market

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John Sootheran

Used EV headlines often focus on price falls but the remarketing picture can be more nuanced than that. BCA’s Chief Operating Officer Stuart Pearson says demand remains strong: “At BCA,...

Better Fleet: Why used EV values are stalling fleet decisions

Better Fleet: Why used EV values are stalling fleet decisions

John Sootheran

Three years ago, the challenge was getting EVs onto fleets. Now, for many operators, the challenge is what happens when they come off. Falling used EV prices, volatile residual forecasts and uncertainty...

Better Fleet: Why used EV values are stalling fleet decisions

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John Sootheran

Three years ago, the challenge was getting EVs onto fleets. Now, for many operators, the challenge is what happens when they come off. Falling used EV prices, volatile residual forecasts and uncertainty...

Medvivo cuts downtime with bespoke fleet solution from Ogilvie Fleet

Medvivo cuts downtime with bespoke fleet solution from Ogilvie Fleet

John Sootheran

Integrated urgent care provider Medvivo has overhauled its response fleet with a tailored mobility package from Ogilvie Fleet Ltd, designed to improve operational efficiency and reduce vehicle downtime. Operating across...

Medvivo cuts downtime with bespoke fleet solution from Ogilvie Fleet

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John Sootheran

Integrated urgent care provider Medvivo has overhauled its response fleet with a tailored mobility package from Ogilvie Fleet Ltd, designed to improve operational efficiency and reduce vehicle downtime. Operating across...

Safety concerns shaping how women use public EV charging

Safety concerns shaping how women use public EV charging

John Sootheran

Research from Europcar suggests personal safety plays a significant role in where women choose to charge their electric vehicles.

Safety concerns shaping how women use public EV charging

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John Sootheran

Research from Europcar suggests personal safety plays a significant role in where women choose to charge their electric vehicles.

TCH Leasing renews Fleet Assist SMR partnership to support 8,000 vehicle fleet

TCH Leasing renews Fleet Assist SMR partnership to support 8,000 vehicle fleet

John Sootheran

TCH Leasing has extended its service, maintenance and repair agreement with Fleet Assist through to the end of the decade, reinforcing a partnership that supports almost 8,000 vehicles nationwide.

TCH Leasing renews Fleet Assist SMR partnership to support 8,000 vehicle fleet

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John Sootheran

TCH Leasing has extended its service, maintenance and repair agreement with Fleet Assist through to the end of the decade, reinforcing a partnership that supports almost 8,000 vehicles nationwide.

Major UK study shows strong EV battery health even at high mileages

Major UK study shows strong EV battery health even at high mileages

John Sootheran

The UK’s largest study of used electric vehicles suggests battery degradation is far less severe than many fear. Battery diagnostics specialist Generational analysed more than 8,000 electric cars and light commercial...

Major UK study shows strong EV battery health even at high mileages

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John Sootheran

The UK’s largest study of used electric vehicles suggests battery degradation is far less severe than many fear. Battery diagnostics specialist Generational analysed more than 8,000 electric cars and light commercial...

Octopus launches flexible package to simplify fleet electrification

Octopus launches flexible package to simplify fleet electrification

John Sootheran

Octopus has introduced a new bundled offering designed to make fleet electrification easier for businesses at any stage of the journey. Called Octopus Fleet, the solution allows operators to mix and...

Octopus launches flexible package to simplify fleet electrification

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John Sootheran

Octopus has introduced a new bundled offering designed to make fleet electrification easier for businesses at any stage of the journey. Called Octopus Fleet, the solution allows operators to mix and...

National Grid transitions 1,000 cars to EV contract hire in one of UK's largest fleet transitions

National Grid transitions 1,000 cars to EV contract hire in one of UK's largest fleet transitions

John Sootheran

National Grid Electricity Distribution has completed one of the UK’s largest shifts to electric company cars, replacing an employee ownership scheme covering 1,000 vehicles with a fully electric contract hire...

National Grid transitions 1,000 cars to EV contract hire in one of UK's largest fleet transitions

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John Sootheran

National Grid Electricity Distribution has completed one of the UK’s largest shifts to electric company cars, replacing an employee ownership scheme covering 1,000 vehicles with a fully electric contract hire...

Charging market consolidation gathers pace as major deals reshape UK landscape

Charging market consolidation gathers pace as major deals reshape UK landscape

John Sootheran

The UK public charging sector has seen three major acquisitions in a single week, signalling the consolidation many in the industry have predicted.

Charging market consolidation gathers pace as major deals reshape UK landscape

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John Sootheran

The UK public charging sector has seen three major acquisitions in a single week, signalling the consolidation many in the industry have predicted.

Autotrader's No Driver Left Behind Report highlights widening EV opportunity

Autotrader's No Driver Left Behind Report highlights widening EV opportunity

John Sootheran

The latest No Driver Left Behind Report 2026 explores how the UK’s electric vehicle transition is shifting from early adopters to the mainstream, and where gaps remain.

Autotrader's No Driver Left Behind Report highlights widening EV opportunity

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John Sootheran

The latest No Driver Left Behind Report 2026 explores how the UK’s electric vehicle transition is shifting from early adopters to the mainstream, and where gaps remain.