£85k saved in a year! How you can cut fleet costs and admin like Eurocell

£85k saved in a year! How you can cut fleet costs and admin like Eurocell

John Sootheran

A growing fleet was starting to strain internal resources at Eurocell, prompting the construction and trade specialist to rethink how it managed more than 400 company cars and vans across...

£85k saved in a year! How you can cut fleet costs and admin like Eurocell

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John Sootheran

A growing fleet was starting to strain internal resources at Eurocell, prompting the construction and trade specialist to rethink how it managed more than 400 company cars and vans across...

Carwow's lease deals of the week

Carwow's lease deals of the week

John Sootheran

Vauxhall Frontera Electric If you are looking for an affordable way into electric driving, the Vauxhall Frontera Electric is a cracking place to start. It is practical, easy to live...

Carwow's lease deals of the week

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John Sootheran

Vauxhall Frontera Electric If you are looking for an affordable way into electric driving, the Vauxhall Frontera Electric is a cracking place to start. It is practical, easy to live...

BYD extends battery warranty

BYD extends battery warranty

John Sootheran

BYD has extended the warranty on its Blade battery technology to eight years or 250,000km (155,000 miles), with the improved coverage applying to both new and existing vehicles.

BYD extends battery warranty

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John Sootheran

BYD has extended the warranty on its Blade battery technology to eight years or 250,000km (155,000 miles), with the improved coverage applying to both new and existing vehicles.

Electric Mercedes Benz CLA crowned European Car of the Year 2026

Electric Mercedes Benz CLA crowned European Car of the Year 2026

John Sootheran

The all electric Mercedes Benz CLA has been named European Car of the Year 2026, after impressing judges with its range, efficiency and technology.

Electric Mercedes Benz CLA crowned European Car of the Year 2026

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John Sootheran

The all electric Mercedes Benz CLA has been named European Car of the Year 2026, after impressing judges with its range, efficiency and technology.

Leapmotor range extender technology could support Vauxhall, Citroen, Peugeot and Fiat

Leapmotor range extender technology could support Vauxhall, Citroen, Peugeot and Fiat

John Sootheran

Leapmotor range extender technology could be rolled out across other European brands within the Stellantis portfolio as the group looks to increase technology sharing and reduce barriers to electrification.

Leapmotor range extender technology could support Vauxhall, Citroen, Peugeot and Fiat

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John Sootheran

Leapmotor range extender technology could be rolled out across other European brands within the Stellantis portfolio as the group looks to increase technology sharing and reduce barriers to electrification.

Kia refreshes Niro with sharper design and updated cabin for 2026

Kia refreshes Niro with sharper design and updated cabin for 2026

John Sootheran

Kia has revealed a refreshed version of the Niro, giving the mid sized crossover a bolder exterior and a reworked interior while retaining its familiar hybrid, plug in hybrid and...

Kia refreshes Niro with sharper design and updated cabin for 2026

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John Sootheran

Kia has revealed a refreshed version of the Niro, giving the mid sized crossover a bolder exterior and a reworked interior while retaining its familiar hybrid, plug in hybrid and...

BYD expands UK range with SEALION 5 DM-i priced from £29,995

BYD expands UK range with SEALION 5 DM-i priced from £29,995

John Sootheran

The mid size SUV will start from £29,995 on the road and is available to order now, with first retailer arrivals from 7 February.

BYD expands UK range with SEALION 5 DM-i priced from £29,995

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John Sootheran

The mid size SUV will start from £29,995 on the road and is available to order now, with first retailer arrivals from 7 February.

OMODA&JAECOO launch approved used programme to support used EV confidence

OMODA&JAECOO launch approved used programme to support used EV confidence

John Sootheran

OMODA&JAECOO UK has launched OJ Approved, a new manufacturer backed used vehicle programme designed to strengthen customer confidence as the brands continue to expand across the UK market.

OMODA&JAECOO launch approved used programme to support used EV confidence

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John Sootheran

OMODA&JAECOO UK has launched OJ Approved, a new manufacturer backed used vehicle programme designed to strengthen customer confidence as the brands continue to expand across the UK market.

Tesla Model Y and Model 3 set the safety benchmark in Euro NCAP’s 2025 Best in Class results

Tesla Model Y and Model 3 set the safety benchmark in Euro NCAP’s 2025 Best in Class results

John Sootheran

Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3 have emerged as two of the safest cars tested by Euro NCAP in 2025, reinforcing the brand’s position at the forefront of vehicle safety...

Tesla Model Y and Model 3 set the safety benchmark in Euro NCAP’s 2025 Best in Class results

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John Sootheran

Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3 have emerged as two of the safest cars tested by Euro NCAP in 2025, reinforcing the brand’s position at the forefront of vehicle safety...

New-car fact frenzy: how Chinese brands are reshaping the UK market

New-car fact frenzy: how Chinese brands are reshaping the UK market

John Sootheran

Chinese-owned manufacturers tightened their grip on the UK new car market in 2025, with year-end registration data revealing how quickly competitive dynamics are shifting, particularly for EVs and plug-in hybrids.

New-car fact frenzy: how Chinese brands are reshaping the UK market

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John Sootheran

Chinese-owned manufacturers tightened their grip on the UK new car market in 2025, with year-end registration data revealing how quickly competitive dynamics are shifting, particularly for EVs and plug-in hybrids.

Five key takeaways from the BVRLA’s 2026 Industry Outlook Report

Five key takeaways from the BVRLA’s 2026 Industry Outlook Report

John Sootheran

Fleet growth is holding up, EVs are reshaping car fleets, and salary sacrifice continues to accelerate, but rising costs and policy uncertainty are testing confidence. FleetWise distils the five most...

Five key takeaways from the BVRLA’s 2026 Industry Outlook Report

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John Sootheran

Fleet growth is holding up, EVs are reshaping car fleets, and salary sacrifice continues to accelerate, but rising costs and policy uncertainty are testing confidence. FleetWise distils the five most...

Toby Poston, BVRLA Chief Executive

Toby Poston, BVRLA Chief Executive

John Sootheran

Fleet1000 speaks to the BVRLA’s Toby Poston on narrative, the uneven race to decarbonisation and what fleets need next

Toby Poston, BVRLA Chief Executive

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John Sootheran

Fleet1000 speaks to the BVRLA’s Toby Poston on narrative, the uneven race to decarbonisation and what fleets need next

Geotab data shows EV battery health remains resilient despite rising fast charging use

Geotab data shows EV battery health remains resilient despite rising fast charging use

John Sootheran

Drawing on real-world telematics data from more than 22,700 EVs across 21 models, Geotab’s updated battery health study found average annual battery degradation now sits at 2.3% per year, up...

Geotab data shows EV battery health remains resilient despite rising fast charging use

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John Sootheran

Drawing on real-world telematics data from more than 22,700 EVs across 21 models, Geotab’s updated battery health study found average annual battery degradation now sits at 2.3% per year, up...

How digital vehicle handover is reducing risk and disputes for fleet customers

How digital vehicle handover is reducing risk and disputes for fleet customers

John Sootheran

Fleet vehicle handover remains one of the most operationally sensitive moments in the vehicle lifecycle, with condition disputes, paperwork errors and delayed confirmations creating risk for fleets, leasing companies and...

How digital vehicle handover is reducing risk and disputes for fleet customers

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John Sootheran

Fleet vehicle handover remains one of the most operationally sensitive moments in the vehicle lifecycle, with condition disputes, paperwork errors and delayed confirmations creating risk for fleets, leasing companies and...

Carwow's lease deals of the week

Carwow's lease deals of the week

John Sootheran

Looking for a great-value lease this week? Carwow has lined up a mix of electric and petrol models offering strong monthly pricing, manageable upfront costs, and incentives that make switching...

Carwow's lease deals of the week

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John Sootheran

Looking for a great-value lease this week? Carwow has lined up a mix of electric and petrol models offering strong monthly pricing, manageable upfront costs, and incentives that make switching...

All 159 new models coming in 2026 – organised for fleet relevance

All 159 new models coming in 2026 – organised for fleet relevance

John Sootheran

From reborn icons and long-awaited electric estates to ultra-cheap EVs and space-age vans, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most diverse new-car years in decades.

All 159 new models coming in 2026 – organised for fleet relevance

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John Sootheran

From reborn icons and long-awaited electric estates to ultra-cheap EVs and space-age vans, 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most diverse new-car years in decades.