Northern Ireland oks cross pavement charging

Northern Ireland oks cross pavement charging

John Sootheran

Around 500,000 Northern Ireland residents without driveways can now apply for a cross-pavement home EV charging channel, following a rollout by Kerbo Charge in partnership with local installer Weev.

Northern Ireland oks cross pavement charging

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John Sootheran

Around 500,000 Northern Ireland residents without driveways can now apply for a cross-pavement home EV charging channel, following a rollout by Kerbo Charge in partnership with local installer Weev.

HMRC clarifies how fleets should apply new AER expenses

HMRC clarifies how fleets should apply new AER expenses

John Sootheran

HMRC has published new guidance for employers on how to apply advisory electricity rates (AERs) when reimbursing company car drivers for EV mileage, following confusion since the new rates took...

HMRC clarifies how fleets should apply new AER expenses

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John Sootheran

HMRC has published new guidance for employers on how to apply advisory electricity rates (AERs) when reimbursing company car drivers for EV mileage, following confusion since the new rates took...

No home charger? Allstar’s Chargepass update could be the fix

No home charger? Allstar’s Chargepass update could be the fix

John Sootheran

Allstar has expanded its Chargepass product with a new ‘near-home charging’ solution, designed to give fleet drivers without home chargers reliable overnight access to nearby residential charge points. It connects...

No home charger? Allstar’s Chargepass update could be the fix

News
John Sootheran

Allstar has expanded its Chargepass product with a new ‘near-home charging’ solution, designed to give fleet drivers without home chargers reliable overnight access to nearby residential charge points. It connects...

Leapmotor B10 brings sub-£30k electric SUV to UK fleets

Leapmotor B10 brings sub-£30k electric SUV to UK fleets

John Sootheran

Leapmotor has confirmed UK pricing for its new B10 electric SUV, which will arrive next month priced from £29,995 including a £1,500 “Leap Grant”. Deliveries are expected in December, with...

Leapmotor B10 brings sub-£30k electric SUV to UK fleets

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John Sootheran

Leapmotor has confirmed UK pricing for its new B10 electric SUV, which will arrive next month priced from £29,995 including a £1,500 “Leap Grant”. Deliveries are expected in December, with...

New Kia K4 and refreshed Stonic – both petrol and mild hybrid

New Kia K4 and refreshed Stonic – both petrol and mild hybrid

John Sootheran

Kia has announced pricing for two petrol and mild-hybrid models set to reach UK customers by the end of Q4 2025. The K4, successor to the long-running Ceed, starts at...

New Kia K4 and refreshed Stonic – both petrol and mild hybrid

News
John Sootheran

Kia has announced pricing for two petrol and mild-hybrid models set to reach UK customers by the end of Q4 2025. The K4, successor to the long-running Ceed, starts at...

Over-reliance on driver aids makes fleets less safe

Over-reliance on driver aids makes fleets less safe

John Sootheran

Fleet drivers are increasingly misusing driver-assist technology, creating new safety and cost concerns, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Members report that features such as automatic emergency braking, lane...

Over-reliance on driver aids makes fleets less safe

Analysis
John Sootheran

Fleet drivers are increasingly misusing driver-assist technology, creating new safety and cost concerns, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP). Members report that features such as automatic emergency braking, lane...

£10,000 fines loom under public charging rules

£10,000 fines loom under public charging rules

John Sootheran

UK charge point operators are struggling to meet strict Government uptime rules, with potential fines of up to £10,000 per unit, according to new research from Monta. The Public Charge Point...

£10,000 fines loom under public charging rules

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John Sootheran

UK charge point operators are struggling to meet strict Government uptime rules, with potential fines of up to £10,000 per unit, according to new research from Monta. The Public Charge Point...

DfT-backed facts campaign to dispel myths and unfounded negativity surrounding ZEV

DfT-backed facts campaign to dispel myths and unfounded negativity surrounding ZEV

John Sootheran

FleetWise is backing The Facts campaign, a Department for Transport-endorsed initiative led by Autotrader, ChargeUK and the SMMT, which aims to challenge misconceptions around electric vehicles (EVs) with clear, data-led...

DfT-backed facts campaign to dispel myths and unfounded negativity surrounding ZEV

News
John Sootheran

FleetWise is backing The Facts campaign, a Department for Transport-endorsed initiative led by Autotrader, ChargeUK and the SMMT, which aims to challenge misconceptions around electric vehicles (EVs) with clear, data-led...

Tranzaura and FleetWise launch new AI white paper to transform fleet management

Tranzaura and FleetWise launch new AI white paper to transform fleet management

ian richardson

Tranzaura, in partnership with FleetWise, has unveiled a new white paper: Making AI Work for Your Fleet – 10 steps for using Artificial Intelligence to revolutionise fleet management. The publication...

Tranzaura and FleetWise launch new AI white paper to transform fleet management

Analysis
ian richardson

Tranzaura, in partnership with FleetWise, has unveiled a new white paper: Making AI Work for Your Fleet – 10 steps for using Artificial Intelligence to revolutionise fleet management. The publication...

UK to phase out 2G network: is your telematics system safe?

UK to phase out 2G network: is your telematics system safe?

John Sootheran

The UK’s 2G mobile network is being phased out, raising urgent questions for fleets still reliant on older telematics, GPS trackers and camera systems installed before 2016. Contact your provider...

UK to phase out 2G network: is your telematics system safe?

News
John Sootheran

The UK’s 2G mobile network is being phased out, raising urgent questions for fleets still reliant on older telematics, GPS trackers and camera systems installed before 2016. Contact your provider...

New guidance for Human Form Recognition Systems on construction fleets – Plant Safety Group

New guidance for Human Form Recognition Systems on construction fleets – Plant Safety Group

John Sootheran

The Construction Industry Plant Safety Group has published new good practice guidance on the use of human form recognition systems (HFRS), following growing adoption of the AI technology across construction...

New guidance for Human Form Recognition Systems on construction fleets – Plant Safety Group

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John Sootheran

The Construction Industry Plant Safety Group has published new good practice guidance on the use of human form recognition systems (HFRS), following growing adoption of the AI technology across construction...

Athlon initiative could ease your drivers' EV transitions

Athlon initiative could ease your drivers' EV transitions

John Sootheran

Athlon’s 2025 EV Fleet Report, based on responses from 400 UK fleet leaders and drivers, finds fleets are making progress towards electrification but remain constrained by infrastructure, cost and complexity.

Athlon initiative could ease your drivers' EV transitions

Insights
John Sootheran

Athlon’s 2025 EV Fleet Report, based on responses from 400 UK fleet leaders and drivers, finds fleets are making progress towards electrification but remain constrained by infrastructure, cost and complexity.

Carwow's Deals of the Week

Carwow's Deals of the Week

John Sootheran

Consumer website, carwow.co.uk, has been scouring the market again and this week’s crop of deals is just as tasty as usual.

Carwow's Deals of the Week

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John Sootheran

Consumer website, carwow.co.uk, has been scouring the market again and this week’s crop of deals is just as tasty as usual.

Fast Facts & Stats

Fast Facts & Stats

John Sootheran

Fascinating info and data from the world of fleet.

Fast Facts & Stats

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John Sootheran

Fascinating info and data from the world of fleet.

BVRLA calls for destination charging to plug UK infrastructure gaps

BVRLA calls for destination charging to plug UK infrastructure gaps

John Sootheran

The BVRLA has urged government to prioritise “destination charging” as part of its Bon VoyCharge campaign, warning that black spots risk undermining EV adoption across key travel sectors. The campaign...

BVRLA calls for destination charging to plug UK infrastructure gaps

News
John Sootheran

The BVRLA has urged government to prioritise “destination charging” as part of its Bon VoyCharge campaign, warning that black spots risk undermining EV adoption across key travel sectors. The campaign...

Chinese car brands outsell Audi and Renault as fleet value race intensifies

Chinese car brands outsell Audi and Renault as fleet value race intensifies

John Sootheran

Chinese manufacturers registered 43,500 new cars across Europe in August, a 121% year-on-year increase that pushed their combined volume above Audi (41,300) and Renault (37,800), according to Jato Dynamics.

Chinese car brands outsell Audi and Renault as fleet value race intensifies

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John Sootheran

Chinese manufacturers registered 43,500 new cars across Europe in August, a 121% year-on-year increase that pushed their combined volume above Audi (41,300) and Renault (37,800), according to Jato Dynamics.