Government confirms major regulatory changes to support up to 4.25t electric vans

Government confirms major regulatory changes to support up to 4.25t electric vans

John Sootheran

The Government has committed to new legislation aimed at making 3.5–4.25-tonne zero-emission vans easier for fleets to operate, following its consultation on MOT testing, tachographs, drivers’ hours and speed limiter rules....

Government confirms major regulatory changes to support up to 4.25t electric vans

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John Sootheran

The Government has committed to new legislation aimed at making 3.5–4.25-tonne zero-emission vans easier for fleets to operate, following its consultation on MOT testing, tachographs, drivers’ hours and speed limiter rules....

Communal EV charging tariff pilot aims to reduce costs for shared occupancy

Communal EV charging tariff pilot aims to reduce costs for shared occupancy

John Sootheran

British Gas and Zaptec have introduced what they say is the UK’s first communal EV charging tariff, targeting the persistent price gap between home charging and shared residential chargers. The...

Communal EV charging tariff pilot aims to reduce costs for shared occupancy

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John Sootheran

British Gas and Zaptec have introduced what they say is the UK’s first communal EV charging tariff, targeting the persistent price gap between home charging and shared residential chargers. The...

Leapmotor reveals B03X compact EV with 300-mile headline range

Leapmotor reveals B03X compact EV with 300-mile headline range

John Sootheran

Leapmotor has unveiled the B03X, a compact electric SUV destined to compete with models like the Ford Puma Gen-E and Vauxhall Mokka when it arrives in global markets. The brand...

Leapmotor reveals B03X compact EV with 300-mile headline range

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John Sootheran

Leapmotor has unveiled the B03X, a compact electric SUV destined to compete with models like the Ford Puma Gen-E and Vauxhall Mokka when it arrives in global markets. The brand...

Changan confirms E06 electric SUV for UK launch in 2027

Changan confirms E06 electric SUV for UK launch in 2027

John Sootheran

Changan will expand its UK line-up in early 2027 with the arrival of the E06, a compact electric SUV designed to appeal to European drivers and sit below the Deepal...

Changan confirms E06 electric SUV for UK launch in 2027

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John Sootheran

Changan will expand its UK line-up in early 2027 with the arrival of the E06, a compact electric SUV designed to appeal to European drivers and sit below the Deepal...

Nissan LEAF 75kWh launches from £32,249 with UK Electric Car Grant

Nissan LEAF 75kWh launches from £32,249 with UK Electric Car Grant

John Sootheran

Fleet operators now have another long-range, grant-eligible EV to consider, as Nissan confirms pricing for the all-new, British-built LEAF 75kWh. The model qualifies for the UK Government’s £3,750 Electric Car...

Nissan LEAF 75kWh launches from £32,249 with UK Electric Car Grant

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John Sootheran

Fleet operators now have another long-range, grant-eligible EV to consider, as Nissan confirms pricing for the all-new, British-built LEAF 75kWh. The model qualifies for the UK Government’s £3,750 Electric Car...

Carwow’s best lease picks this week

Carwow’s best lease picks this week

John Sootheran

Carwow’s latest lease offers bring strong value across hybrid and petrol models, with competitive monthly pricing, solid equipment levels, and in-stock availability for fleets needing quick turnaround vehicles.

Carwow’s best lease picks this week

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John Sootheran

Carwow’s latest lease offers bring strong value across hybrid and petrol models, with competitive monthly pricing, solid equipment levels, and in-stock availability for fleets needing quick turnaround vehicles.

Most UK fleets don't consider retread tyres despite clear savings, research shows

Most UK fleets don't consider retread tyres despite clear savings, research shows

John Sootheran

A survey of more than 700 commercial fleets found 66.9% fit only brand-new tyres. This is despite more than half of respondents citing mileage performance (56.7%) and purchase price (56.3%)...

Most UK fleets don't consider retread tyres despite clear savings, research shows

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John Sootheran

A survey of more than 700 commercial fleets found 66.9% fit only brand-new tyres. This is despite more than half of respondents citing mileage performance (56.7%) and purchase price (56.3%)...

This week in eHGVs: performance breakthroughs, major trials, and Scotland’s electrification push

This week in eHGVs: performance breakthroughs, major trials, and Scotland’s electrification push

John Sootheran

The past week delivered significant momentum across the electric HGV space, with councils, parcel operators and national programmes all reporting progress — and zero-emission truck registrations hitting new highs.

This week in eHGVs: performance breakthroughs, major trials, and Scotland’s electrification push

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John Sootheran

The past week delivered significant momentum across the electric HGV space, with councils, parcel operators and national programmes all reporting progress — and zero-emission truck registrations hitting new highs.

Used EV values show first signs of stabilising as demand strengthens

Used EV values show first signs of stabilising as demand strengthens

John Sootheran

Marketcheck data shows EV prices held firm from January to March before dropping sharply over the summer. The average advertised price slipped from £24,373 in March to £22,162 in August...

Used EV values show first signs of stabilising as demand strengthens

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John Sootheran

Marketcheck data shows EV prices held firm from January to March before dropping sharply over the summer. The average advertised price slipped from £24,373 in March to £22,162 in August...

Renault reveals Software Defined eLCV with 280 miles range ahead of 2026 launch

Renault reveals Software Defined eLCV with 280 miles range ahead of 2026 launch

John Sootheran

Renault has unveiled the production version of the Trafic Van E-Tech Electric, the first model in its all-electric LCV family arriving from late 2026. The van debuts the brand’s new...

Renault reveals Software Defined eLCV with 280 miles range ahead of 2026 launch

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John Sootheran

Renault has unveiled the production version of the Trafic Van E-Tech Electric, the first model in its all-electric LCV family arriving from late 2026. The van debuts the brand’s new...

MG launches new MGS6 EV with up to 329 miles of range

MG launches new MGS6 EV with up to 329 miles of range

John Sootheran

MG Motor UK has confirmed that its latest electric SUV, the MGS6 EV, is now open for orders. Positioned in the C-SUV segment, the new model arrives with a 77kWh...

MG launches new MGS6 EV with up to 329 miles of range

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John Sootheran

MG Motor UK has confirmed that its latest electric SUV, the MGS6 EV, is now open for orders. Positioned in the C-SUV segment, the new model arrives with a 77kWh...

Mitsubishi confirms 2026 UK comeback with new global model line-up

Mitsubishi confirms 2026 UK comeback with new global model line-up

John Sootheran

Mitsubishi is set to return to the UK market next year, ending a five-year hiatus after withdrawing from European new car sales in 2020. The brand’s re-entry will be managed...

Mitsubishi confirms 2026 UK comeback with new global model line-up

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John Sootheran

Mitsubishi is set to return to the UK market next year, ending a five-year hiatus after withdrawing from European new car sales in 2020. The brand’s re-entry will be managed...

Toyota prices hybrid Land Cruiser from £80k ahead of March deliveries

Toyota prices hybrid Land Cruiser from £80k ahead of March deliveries

John Sootheran

The latest generation pairs the familiar 2.8-litre turbodiesel and eight-speed automatic with a 48V electric motor-generator, lithium-ion hybrid battery, and a DC-DC converter. Toyota says all components have been engineered...

Toyota prices hybrid Land Cruiser from £80k ahead of March deliveries

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John Sootheran

The latest generation pairs the familiar 2.8-litre turbodiesel and eight-speed automatic with a 48V electric motor-generator, lithium-ion hybrid battery, and a DC-DC converter. Toyota says all components have been engineered...

Pacifica cuts van idling by almost 30% with real-time coaching and AI safety tools

Pacifica cuts van idling by almost 30% with real-time coaching and AI safety tools

John Sootheran

Pacifica has delivered major efficiency and safety gains across its 200-vehicle van fleet after deploying Lightfoot’s real-time driver coaching system, alongside the company’s new AI-enabled Lightfoot Vision in-cab camera technology.

Pacifica cuts van idling by almost 30% with real-time coaching and AI safety tools

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John Sootheran

Pacifica has delivered major efficiency and safety gains across its 200-vehicle van fleet after deploying Lightfoot’s real-time driver coaching system, alongside the company’s new AI-enabled Lightfoot Vision in-cab camera technology.

Geotab warns fleets to brace for Black Friday congestion as fuel use spikes

Geotab warns fleets to brace for Black Friday congestion as fuel use spikes

John Sootheran

Fleet operators are being urged to prepare for significant congestion and rising fuel costs on Black Friday (28 November), with new Geotab analysis showing clear patterns of delivery pressure during last...

Geotab warns fleets to brace for Black Friday congestion as fuel use spikes

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John Sootheran

Fleet operators are being urged to prepare for significant congestion and rising fuel costs on Black Friday (28 November), with new Geotab analysis showing clear patterns of delivery pressure during last...

What the Autumn Budget could mean for fleets

What the Autumn Budget could mean for fleets

John Sootheran

The Chancellor will deliver the Autumn Budget on 26 November, with several measures expected to directly affect fleets. The headline change is likely to be a new 3 pence-per-mile tax...

What the Autumn Budget could mean for fleets

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John Sootheran

The Chancellor will deliver the Autumn Budget on 26 November, with several measures expected to directly affect fleets. The headline change is likely to be a new 3 pence-per-mile tax...