Government consults on the future of self-driving vehicle trials

Government consults on the future of self-driving vehicle trials

John Sootheran

The UK Government has launched a consultation on its new Automated Passenger Services (APS) permitting scheme, paving the way for self-driving vehicle trials to begin on public roads in 2025.

Government consults on the future of self-driving vehicle trials

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John Sootheran

The UK Government has launched a consultation on its new Automated Passenger Services (APS) permitting scheme, paving the way for self-driving vehicle trials to begin on public roads in 2025.

Subaru announces new EV line-up for 2026 with Uncharted, E-Outback and updated Solterra models

Subaru announces new EV line-up for 2026 with Uncharted, E-Outback and updated Solterra models

John Sootheran

Subaru has confirmed it will launch three new electric vehicles in the UK by 2026. These include a facelifted version of its first EV, the Solterra, as well as two...

Subaru announces new EV line-up for 2026 with Uncharted, E-Outback and updated Solterra models

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John Sootheran

Subaru has confirmed it will launch three new electric vehicles in the UK by 2026. These include a facelifted version of its first EV, the Solterra, as well as two...

Stats & Facts… A quick round-up of the latest fleet data

Stats & Facts… A quick round-up of the latest fleet data

John Sootheran

Stats & Facts… A quick round-up of the latest fleet data

Stats & Facts… A quick round-up of the latest fleet data

Analysis
John Sootheran

Stats & Facts… A quick round-up of the latest fleet data

Practical steps to maximise EV range this summer

Practical steps to maximise EV range this summer

John Sootheran

Geotab recommends a few simple techniques to help drivers stretch range without compromising comfort.  Reduce your speed - even small reductions in highway speed can make a big difference. For many vehicles,...

Practical steps to maximise EV range this summer

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John Sootheran

Geotab recommends a few simple techniques to help drivers stretch range without compromising comfort.  Reduce your speed - even small reductions in highway speed can make a big difference. For many vehicles,...

How to charge your EV without a driveway: practical on-street solutions for homeowners

How to charge your EV without a driveway: practical on-street solutions for homeowners

John Sootheran

As electric vehicle (EV) adoption continues to grow, one of the biggest challenges for many potential owners is how to charge their car at home without off-street parking. With around...

How to charge your EV without a driveway: practical on-street solutions for homeowners

Analysis
John Sootheran

As electric vehicle (EV) adoption continues to grow, one of the biggest challenges for many potential owners is how to charge their car at home without off-street parking. With around...

Kerbocharge welcomes Govt's £25m investment in cross-pavement EV charging

Kerbocharge welcomes Govt's £25m investment in cross-pavement EV charging

John Sootheran

Kerbo Charge co-founder and Dragons’ Den winner Michael Goulden (Right) has welcomed the Government’s £25 million funding for cross-pavement EV charging, calling it a vital step in tackling one of...

Kerbocharge welcomes Govt's £25m investment in cross-pavement EV charging

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John Sootheran

Kerbo Charge co-founder and Dragons’ Den winner Michael Goulden (Right) has welcomed the Government’s £25 million funding for cross-pavement EV charging, calling it a vital step in tackling one of...

England’s best and worst motorways and ‘A’ roads rated by drivers

England’s best and worst motorways and ‘A’ roads rated by drivers

John Sootheran

The M40 – connecting London and Birmingham – remains the top-rated motorway, with 75% of drivers expressing satisfaction. Among ‘A’ roads, the A30 between Exeter and Penzance came out on...

England’s best and worst motorways and ‘A’ roads rated by drivers

Analysis
John Sootheran

The M40 – connecting London and Birmingham – remains the top-rated motorway, with 75% of drivers expressing satisfaction. Among ‘A’ roads, the A30 between Exeter and Penzance came out on...

BYD bringing 'five-minute' chargers – and new Denza Z9 GT – to the UK

BYD bringing 'five-minute' chargers – and new Denza Z9 GT – to the UK

John Sootheran

BYD will bring its ultra-fast 1000kW ‘flash charge’ EV technology to the UK alongside the upcoming Denza Z9 GT, expected in early 2026. First seen in China on the BYD...

BYD bringing 'five-minute' chargers – and new Denza Z9 GT – to the UK

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John Sootheran

BYD will bring its ultra-fast 1000kW ‘flash charge’ EV technology to the UK alongside the upcoming Denza Z9 GT, expected in early 2026. First seen in China on the BYD...

Mercedes-Benz Vans Launches Free Van Uptime Monitor

Mercedes-Benz Vans Launches Free Van Uptime Monitor

John Sootheran

Mercedes-Benz Vans has introduced a free digital preventative maintenance tool for its midsize and large commercial vans to help minimise fleet downtime. The Van Uptime Monitor Digital Extra gives fleet...

Mercedes-Benz Vans Launches Free Van Uptime Monitor

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John Sootheran

Mercedes-Benz Vans has introduced a free digital preventative maintenance tool for its midsize and large commercial vans to help minimise fleet downtime. The Van Uptime Monitor Digital Extra gives fleet...

E-Van sales up 78%! Help your drivers prepare for a life electric

E-Van sales up 78%! Help your drivers prepare for a life electric

John Sootheran

With more-affordable 200+ mile vans entering the market, and licence barriers lifted, the move to electric vans is accelerating fast. Electric van registrations in the UK have surged 78% year-on-year,...

E-Van sales up 78%! Help your drivers prepare for a life electric

Analysis
John Sootheran

With more-affordable 200+ mile vans entering the market, and licence barriers lifted, the move to electric vans is accelerating fast. Electric van registrations in the UK have surged 78% year-on-year,...

Government EV Funding: Encouraging Steps, But Gaps Remain

Government EV Funding: Encouraging Steps, But Gaps Remain

ian richardson

Holman's Ross Palman, Project Lead – EV, shares his thoughts on the latest wave of government funding for electric vehicles and infrastructure. It's a step in the right direction, but...

Government EV Funding: Encouraging Steps, But Gaps Remain

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ian richardson

Holman's Ross Palman, Project Lead – EV, shares his thoughts on the latest wave of government funding for electric vehicles and infrastructure. It's a step in the right direction, but...

Burdened by Mess, Besieged by Thieves: The Hidden Cost of Disorganised Vans and Rising Tool Theft

Burdened by Mess, Besieged by Thieves: The Hidden Cost of Disorganised Vans and Rising Tool Theft

ian richardson

The day-to-day reality of the UK’s tradespeople is being hampered by more than just busy schedules and tough working conditions. A new study from storage solutions brand Bunker reveals that disorganised...

Burdened by Mess, Besieged by Thieves: The Hidden Cost of Disorganised Vans and Rising Tool Theft

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ian richardson

The day-to-day reality of the UK’s tradespeople is being hampered by more than just busy schedules and tough working conditions. A new study from storage solutions brand Bunker reveals that disorganised...

Zapmap launches an EV-charging card compatible with 30+ networks

Zapmap launches an EV-charging card compatible with 30+ networks

John Sootheran

Zapmap, the UK-based app and platform that helps EV drivers locate, plan and pay for electric vehicle charging, has launched a new electric-vehicle charging card, giving drivers access to over 40,000...

Zapmap launches an EV-charging card compatible with 30+ networks

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John Sootheran

Zapmap, the UK-based app and platform that helps EV drivers locate, plan and pay for electric vehicle charging, has launched a new electric-vehicle charging card, giving drivers access to over 40,000...

Latest SMMT registration data - June 2025

Latest SMMT registration data - June 2025

John Sootheran

The SMMT has released its June 2025 figures for car registrations across the UK, including by fuel type, buyer and year-to-date.

Latest SMMT registration data - June 2025

Analysis
John Sootheran

The SMMT has released its June 2025 figures for car registrations across the UK, including by fuel type, buyer and year-to-date.

HMRC reports rise in company-car tax payers as salary sacrifice boosts fleet growth

HMRC reports rise in company-car tax payers as salary sacrifice boosts fleet growth

John Sootheran

The number of employees paying company car tax rose to 840,000 in 2023/24 – up 80,000 (10.5%) from the previous year, according to HMRC’s latest benefit-in-kind (BIK) data. This builds...

HMRC reports rise in company-car tax payers as salary sacrifice boosts fleet growth

Analysis
John Sootheran

The number of employees paying company car tax rose to 840,000 in 2023/24 – up 80,000 (10.5%) from the previous year, according to HMRC’s latest benefit-in-kind (BIK) data. This builds...

Zapmap's UK charging-infrastructure update - 2025

Zapmap's UK charging-infrastructure update - 2025

John Sootheran

Zapmap has released new figures showing strong growth in the UK’s public EV charging infrastructure during the first half of 2025. A total of 8670 new charge points were installed,...

Zapmap's UK charging-infrastructure update - 2025

Analysis
John Sootheran

Zapmap has released new figures showing strong growth in the UK’s public EV charging infrastructure during the first half of 2025. A total of 8670 new charge points were installed,...