UK vehicle output falls 30.9% as cyber disruption continues — EV production the only area showing growth

UK vehicle output falls 30.9% as cyber disruption continues — EV production the only area showing...

John Sootheran

UK vehicle manufacturing dropped -30.9% in October, with 62,116 cars and vans built, according to new SMMT figures.

UK vehicle output falls 30.9% as cyber disruption continues — EV production the only area showing...

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John Sootheran

UK vehicle manufacturing dropped -30.9% in October, with 62,116 cars and vans built, according to new SMMT figures.

LCV MOT failures now twice as high as cars — and the tools fleets can use to close the gap

LCV MOT failures now twice as high as cars — and the tools fleets can use to close the gap

John Sootheran

Light commercial vehicles are failing their first MOT at more than double the rate of cars, according to new data from TyreSafe and fleet risk specialist Verifleet — raising concerns...

LCV MOT failures now twice as high as cars — and the tools fleets can use to close the gap

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John Sootheran

Light commercial vehicles are failing their first MOT at more than double the rate of cars, according to new data from TyreSafe and fleet risk specialist Verifleet — raising concerns...

How Shine cut emissions by 96% — and the data model they used to get there

How Shine cut emissions by 96% — and the data model they used to get there

John Sootheran

Shine, part of AutoProtect Group, has completed a data-led vehicle review with Fleet Alliance that resulted in its first deployment of plug-in hybrids. After a whole-life cost assessment across multiple...

How Shine cut emissions by 96% — and the data model they used to get there

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John Sootheran

Shine, part of AutoProtect Group, has completed a data-led vehicle review with Fleet Alliance that resulted in its first deployment of plug-in hybrids. After a whole-life cost assessment across multiple...

Cubic3, the connectivity partner behind Audi and Škoda, brings cross-border FleetWallet3 to UK fleets

Cubic3, the connectivity partner behind Audi and Škoda, brings cross-border FleetWallet3 to UK fl...

John Sootheran

Cubic3 — the connected-vehicle software supplier behind Audi’s global infotainment platform and Škoda’s data-rich connected services — is preparing a UK launch for FleetWallet3, its AI-enabled in-vehicle payments system now...

Cubic3, the connectivity partner behind Audi and Škoda, brings cross-border FleetWallet3 to UK fl...

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John Sootheran

Cubic3 — the connected-vehicle software supplier behind Audi’s global infotainment platform and Škoda’s data-rich connected services — is preparing a UK launch for FleetWallet3, its AI-enabled in-vehicle payments system now...

Autumn Budget 2025: Government Confirms Major Tax Reforms to the Motability Scheme

Autumn Budget 2025: Government Confirms Major Tax Reforms to the Motability Scheme

ian richardson

The Autumn Budget 2025 has confirmed a series of significant tax reforms to the Motability Scheme, marking one of the most substantial programme changes in recent years. The Government said...

Autumn Budget 2025: Government Confirms Major Tax Reforms to the Motability Scheme

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ian richardson

The Autumn Budget 2025 has confirmed a series of significant tax reforms to the Motability Scheme, marking one of the most substantial programme changes in recent years. The Government said...

Autumn Budget 2025: Government Confirms Temporary BiK Relief for Plug-in Hybrids

Autumn Budget 2025: Government Confirms Temporary BiK Relief for Plug-in Hybrids

ian richardson

The Government has confirmed a temporary easement to prevent steep Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax increases for plug-in hybrid company cars, following concerns that new emissions testing rules would significantly raise CO₂...

Autumn Budget 2025: Government Confirms Temporary BiK Relief for Plug-in Hybrids

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ian richardson

The Government has confirmed a temporary easement to prevent steep Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) tax increases for plug-in hybrid company cars, following concerns that new emissions testing rules would significantly raise CO₂...

Analysis - Government proposals for self-reported mileage model for eVED mileage-based taxation revealed

Analysis - Government proposals for self-reported mileage model for eVED mileage-based taxation r...

ian richardson

The Government has published detailed proposals for its new electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) system, confirming that drivers will be required to estimate and self-report their mileage, with annual audits...

Analysis - Government proposals for self-reported mileage model for eVED mileage-based taxation r...

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ian richardson

The Government has published detailed proposals for its new electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) system, confirming that drivers will be required to estimate and self-report their mileage, with annual audits...

Breaking News - Government outlines proposed process for ‘eVED’ mileage-based taxation

Breaking News - Government outlines proposed process for ‘eVED’ mileage-based taxation

ian richardson

The Government has revealed proposals for its new electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) —and it’s not the digital system many expected. Instead, drivers will estimate their mileage upfront, pay based...

Breaking News - Government outlines proposed process for ‘eVED’ mileage-based taxation

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ian richardson

The Government has revealed proposals for its new electric Vehicle Excise Duty (eVED) —and it’s not the digital system many expected. Instead, drivers will estimate their mileage upfront, pay based...

Autumn budget: the fleet industry responds

Autumn budget: the fleet industry responds

John Sootheran

The Autumn Budget has landed, prompting fresh questions for fleets on costs, electrification and policy stability. FleetWise has gathered industry reaction to the Chancellor’s measures.

Autumn budget: the fleet industry responds

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John Sootheran

The Autumn Budget has landed, prompting fresh questions for fleets on costs, electrification and policy stability. FleetWise has gathered industry reaction to the Chancellor’s measures.

Carwow's deals of the week

Carwow's deals of the week

John Sootheran

SEAT Ibiza FR – from £208.87 per month A well-equipped supermini with sporty styling, the SEAT Ibiza FR offers an efficient 1.0-litre petrol engine and smooth automatic gearbox. On a...

Carwow's deals of the week

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John Sootheran

SEAT Ibiza FR – from £208.87 per month A well-equipped supermini with sporty styling, the SEAT Ibiza FR offers an efficient 1.0-litre petrol engine and smooth automatic gearbox. On a...

Where is EV demand outpacing infrastructure?

Where is EV demand outpacing infrastructure?

John Sootheran

EVA England has published an updated Constituency Map revealing the areas where public charging rollout is keeping pace with rising EV adoption — and where it is falling behind. For...

Where is EV demand outpacing infrastructure?

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John Sootheran

EVA England has published an updated Constituency Map revealing the areas where public charging rollout is keeping pace with rising EV adoption — and where it is falling behind. For...

Gatwick Construction cuts fleet admin by up to two hours a day

Gatwick Construction cuts fleet admin by up to two hours a day

John Sootheran

Gatwick Construction has overhauled its fleet and asset management processes after adopting FleetCheck Professional and LicenceAssured, consolidating more than 200 assets and replacing a tangle of spreadsheets, whiteboards and paper...

Gatwick Construction cuts fleet admin by up to two hours a day

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John Sootheran

Gatwick Construction has overhauled its fleet and asset management processes after adopting FleetCheck Professional and LicenceAssured, consolidating more than 200 assets and replacing a tangle of spreadsheets, whiteboards and paper...

Changan strengthens UK operations amid rising pressure on Japanese brands

Changan strengthens UK operations amid rising pressure on Japanese brands

John Sootheran

Changan is accelerating its UK expansion following the launch of the Deepal S07, securing new logistics and finance partnerships to boost aftersales support, dealer confidence and fleet readiness. The move...

Changan strengthens UK operations amid rising pressure on Japanese brands

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John Sootheran

Changan is accelerating its UK expansion following the launch of the Deepal S07, securing new logistics and finance partnerships to boost aftersales support, dealer confidence and fleet readiness. The move...

4G and 5G coverage boosted across 590 miles of major UK routes

4G and 5G coverage boosted across 590 miles of major UK routes

John Sootheran

Virgin Media O2 has upgraded mobile connectivity along 590 miles of motorways and A roads, aiming to improve navigation, charging access and breakdown support for drivers, particularly those running electric...

4G and 5G coverage boosted across 590 miles of major UK routes

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John Sootheran

Virgin Media O2 has upgraded mobile connectivity along 590 miles of motorways and A roads, aiming to improve navigation, charging access and breakdown support for drivers, particularly those running electric...

How DLR operator electrified four years ahead of schedule

How DLR operator electrified four years ahead of schedule

John Sootheran

KeolisAmey Docklands (KAD) will operate a fully electric fleet by the end of 2025, meeting its Transport for London (TfL) requirement four years ahead of schedule. The joint-venture DLR operator...

How DLR operator electrified four years ahead of schedule

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John Sootheran

KeolisAmey Docklands (KAD) will operate a fully electric fleet by the end of 2025, meeting its Transport for London (TfL) requirement four years ahead of schedule. The joint-venture DLR operator...

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....