Ultra-rapid charging is moving closer to where fleet vehicles work

Ultra-rapid charging is moving closer to where fleet vehicles work

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Ultra-rapid charging is increasingly moving beyond motorway corridors and into urban areas, potentially improving the case for EVs without reliable home or depot charging. Ionity is opening its first UK...

Ultra-rapid charging is moving closer to where fleet vehicles work

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Ultra-rapid charging is increasingly moving beyond motorway corridors and into urban areas, potentially improving the case for EVs without reliable home or depot charging. Ionity is opening its first UK...

Safety technology only works best if drivers trust it

Safety technology only works best if drivers trust it

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New Teletrac Navman research found 74% of well-prepared drivers rated their coaching technology highly effective, compared with just 19% among those who felt poorly prepared. One in five said technology...

Safety technology only works best if drivers trust it

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New Teletrac Navman research found 74% of well-prepared drivers rated their coaching technology highly effective, compared with just 19% among those who felt poorly prepared. One in five said technology...

Electric vans' potential met when fleets solve the operational gap

Electric vans' potential met when fleets solve the operational gap

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Arval’s 2026 Fleet and Mobility Observatory Barometer found UK LCV operators expect battery-electric vehicles to make up just 16% of their fleets within three years, compared with 14% in last...

Electric vans' potential met when fleets solve the operational gap

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Arval’s 2026 Fleet and Mobility Observatory Barometer found UK LCV operators expect battery-electric vehicles to make up just 16% of their fleets within three years, compared with 14% in last...

New planning rules could make fleet infrastructure easier to deliver

New planning rules could make fleet infrastructure easier to deliver

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The revised National Planning Policy Framework introduces a specific freight and logistics policy and calls for greater consideration of strategic transport links, EV charging, alternative fuels, and secure overnight HGV...

New planning rules could make fleet infrastructure easier to deliver

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The revised National Planning Policy Framework introduces a specific freight and logistics policy and calls for greater consideration of strategic transport links, EV charging, alternative fuels, and secure overnight HGV...

New emissions rules could make maintenance history even more important

New emissions rules could make maintenance history even more important

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The Department for Transport is consulting on rules that would require in-use vehicles to continue meeting the emissions requirements that applied when they were built and registered. The change would...

New emissions rules could make maintenance history even more important

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The Department for Transport is consulting on rules that would require in-use vehicles to continue meeting the emissions requirements that applied when they were built and registered. The change would...

VIDEO: Battery swapping could offer a new route to electric HGV uptime

VIDEO: Battery swapping could offer a new route to electric HGV uptime

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EMobility has highlighted CATL’s QIJI system, which can replace a heavy-truck battery in around five minutes. CATL plans to expand to 900 heavy-truck swap stations in China during 2026, showing...

VIDEO: Battery swapping could offer a new route to electric HGV uptime

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EMobility has highlighted CATL’s QIJI system, which can replace a heavy-truck battery in around five minutes. CATL plans to expand to 900 heavy-truck swap stations in China during 2026, showing...

Van overloading rise puts fleet compliance under pressure

Van overloading rise puts fleet compliance under pressure

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Van fleets should review loading controls after new DVSA data showed overloading accounted for around two-thirds of serious LGV offences reported for prosecution in 2024/25.

Van overloading rise puts fleet compliance under pressure

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Van fleets should review loading controls after new DVSA data showed overloading accounted for around two-thirds of serious LGV offences reported for prosecution in 2024/25.

Omoda & Jaecoo Group cars

Omoda&Jaecoo UK sells 100,000 cars in less than two years

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Omoda&Jaecoo UK has surpassed 100,000 vehicle registrations in less than two years, with the dual-brand operation now claiming almost 5.7% combined market share.

Omoda&Jaecoo UK sells 100,000 cars in less than two years

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Omoda&Jaecoo UK has surpassed 100,000 vehicle registrations in less than two years, with the dual-brand operation now claiming almost 5.7% combined market share.

ZEV mandate consultation: 'timely opportunity to optimise the pace of change' says SMMT

ZEV mandate consultation: 'timely opportunity to optimise the pace of change' says SMMT

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Following the recent announcement of the UK Government launching a consultation on its ZEV mandate, the SMMT welcomes the discussion to support the UK's transition to electrified vehicles.

ZEV mandate consultation: 'timely opportunity to optimise the pace of change' says SMMT

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Following the recent announcement of the UK Government launching a consultation on its ZEV mandate, the SMMT welcomes the discussion to support the UK's transition to electrified vehicles.

MOT test

UK garages call for MOT cost cap to increase to £95

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Fleets running vehicles over three years old could be facing a cost increase for the annual MOT tests, up from the current £54.85 maximum to £95. 

UK garages call for MOT cost cap to increase to £95

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Fleets running vehicles over three years old could be facing a cost increase for the annual MOT tests, up from the current £54.85 maximum to £95. 

Mercedes-Benz C-Class facelift unveiled | New grille, new tech

Mercedes-Benz C-Class facelift unveiled | New grille, new tech

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The combustion-engine Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been updated as part of its mid-life facelift. It receives styling, powertrain and interior tweaks to bring the executive Benz up to date. 

Mercedes-Benz C-Class facelift unveiled | New grille, new tech

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The combustion-engine Mercedes-Benz C-Class has been updated as part of its mid-life facelift. It receives styling, powertrain and interior tweaks to bring the executive Benz up to date. 

Lease deals of the week

Business lease deals of the week: retro revival or large family estate?

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See this week's top business lease deals for company car drivers. From a charming retro hatchback to a large estate that covers all bases. 

Business lease deals of the week: retro revival or large family estate?

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See this week's top business lease deals for company car drivers. From a charming retro hatchback to a large estate that covers all bases. 

Volkswagen ID.3 Neo goes on sale - all models eligible for £1,500 grant

Volkswagen ID.3 Neo goes on sale - all models eligible for £1,500 grant

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The Volkswagen ID.3 Neo has landed in the UK market with all variants eligible for the Government's £1,500 Electric Car Grant (ECG).  This is the Band 2 level of the...

Volkswagen ID.3 Neo goes on sale - all models eligible for £1,500 grant

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The Volkswagen ID.3 Neo has landed in the UK market with all variants eligible for the Government's £1,500 Electric Car Grant (ECG).  This is the Band 2 level of the...

Hyundai Ioniq 3

Hyundai Ioniq 3 goes on sale in UK, priced from £22,245

ian richardson

Fleet buyers considering small electric vehicles have a new contender to consider, the striking new Hyundai Ioniq 3 hatchback. Priced from £22,245, and there's even a £1,500 saving on offer.

Hyundai Ioniq 3 goes on sale in UK, priced from £22,245

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Fleet buyers considering small electric vehicles have a new contender to consider, the striking new Hyundai Ioniq 3 hatchback. Priced from £22,245, and there's even a £1,500 saving on offer.

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for choosing fleet software

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for choosing fleet software

ian richardson

Fleet software should solve problems, not create more systems to manage. Before approaching suppliers, use these seven steps to work out what technology your fleet actually needs. Here's your practical...

Better Fleet: A practical playbook for choosing fleet software

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Fleet software should solve problems, not create more systems to manage. Before approaching suppliers, use these seven steps to work out what technology your fleet actually needs. Here's your practical...

Better Fleet: What an effective fleet software setup actually looks like

Better Fleet: What an effective fleet software setup actually looks like

ian richardson

A good fleet technology setup does not necessarily mean putting everything into one enormous system. It means having the right information in the right places and avoiding unnecessary manual work...

Better Fleet: What an effective fleet software setup actually looks like

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A good fleet technology setup does not necessarily mean putting everything into one enormous system. It means having the right information in the right places and avoiding unnecessary manual work...