RAC research reveals driver-distraction risks

RAC research reveals driver-distraction risks

John Sootheran

New RAC research reveals a stark gap between what drivers think distracts them and what actually leads to mistakes behind the wheel. Almost two-thirds (63%) of drivers admit to having...

RAC research reveals driver-distraction risks

Analysis
John Sootheran

New RAC research reveals a stark gap between what drivers think distracts them and what actually leads to mistakes behind the wheel. Almost two-thirds (63%) of drivers admit to having...

Vehicle emissions

UK businesses ill-prepared to log and report fleet emissions data

John Sootheran

A new study by the fleet gurus at Alphabet reveals that many UK businesses still rely on spreadsheets or paper-based methods to monitor their fleet emissions. Despite mandatory reporting under...

UK businesses ill-prepared to log and report fleet emissions data

Analysis
John Sootheran

A new study by the fleet gurus at Alphabet reveals that many UK businesses still rely on spreadsheets or paper-based methods to monitor their fleet emissions. Despite mandatory reporting under...

'Robust' fine management needed by fleets – Hudson Kapel

'Robust' fine management needed by fleets – Hudson Kapel

John Sootheran

Fleet operators are being urged to tighten their fine management processes as UK drivers face record levels of penalties. Data from Hudson Kapel shows congestion charge-related fines have risen from...

'Robust' fine management needed by fleets – Hudson Kapel

News
John Sootheran

Fleet operators are being urged to tighten their fine management processes as UK drivers face record levels of penalties. Data from Hudson Kapel shows congestion charge-related fines have risen from...

Tesla sales (and prices) slump

Tesla sales (and prices) slump

John Sootheran

The volume of used Teslas being offered on the second-hand market continued to increase during the first quarter of the year, according to the latest Marketcheck data. • 2951 used...

Tesla sales (and prices) slump

Analysis
John Sootheran

The volume of used Teslas being offered on the second-hand market continued to increase during the first quarter of the year, according to the latest Marketcheck data. • 2951 used...

Pod Point rebrand… and new initiative

Pod Point rebrand… and new initiative

John Sootheran

Electric vehicle (EV) charging provider Pod Point has rebranded as Pod and launched a new home charging service called Pod Drive, designed to lower upfront costs and reward smart charging. Pod...

Pod Point rebrand… and new initiative

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John Sootheran

Electric vehicle (EV) charging provider Pod Point has rebranded as Pod and launched a new home charging service called Pod Drive, designed to lower upfront costs and reward smart charging. Pod...

New Advisory Fuel Rates from HMRC

New Advisory Fuel Rates from HMRC

John Sootheran

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has released the latest advisory fuel rates (AFRs) for company cars, which come into effect from 1 June. These rates, used by businesses to reimburse...

New Advisory Fuel Rates from HMRC

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John Sootheran

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has released the latest advisory fuel rates (AFRs) for company cars, which come into effect from 1 June. These rates, used by businesses to reimburse...

EV public-charging costs plunge at peak times

EV public-charging costs plunge at peak times

John Sootheran

In April, peak on-street EV charging dropped by 7p/kWh, while off-peak home charging fell by 1p, according to the AA EV Recharge Report. Despite a 2p/kWh rise in the Ofgem...

EV public-charging costs plunge at peak times

News
John Sootheran

In April, peak on-street EV charging dropped by 7p/kWh, while off-peak home charging fell by 1p, according to the AA EV Recharge Report. Despite a 2p/kWh rise in the Ofgem...

2025 Nissan Micra EV

New V2L Micra EV can power your home!

John Sootheran

Nissan is reviving its much-loved Micra as a fully electric supermini, set to go on sale across Europe later this year. The new Micra blends retro-inspired styling with modern EV...

New V2L Micra EV can power your home!

News
John Sootheran

Nissan is reviving its much-loved Micra as a fully electric supermini, set to go on sale across Europe later this year. The new Micra blends retro-inspired styling with modern EV...

Paua is now a shared-charging-infrastructure pioneer

Paua and First Bus collaborate on shared-charging-infrastructure platform

John Sootheran

Paua, a leading UK provider of electric vehicle charging solutions for business fleets, has unveiled a landmark partnership with First Bus – one of Britain’s most forward-thinking public transport operators....

Paua and First Bus collaborate on shared-charging-infrastructure platform

News
John Sootheran

Paua, a leading UK provider of electric vehicle charging solutions for business fleets, has unveiled a landmark partnership with First Bus – one of Britain’s most forward-thinking public transport operators....

E-Learning World driver training

Help your staff to drive sustainably with E-Learning World

John Sootheran

E-Training World has launched a new sustainable driving module to help fleets cut emissions and reduce costs. Aimed at drivers of electric, petrol and diesel vehicles, the course outlines simple...

Help your staff to drive sustainably with E-Learning World

News
John Sootheran

E-Training World has launched a new sustainable driving module to help fleets cut emissions and reduce costs. Aimed at drivers of electric, petrol and diesel vehicles, the course outlines simple...

Global EV Outlook Report 2025 – essential reading.

Global EV Outlook Report 2025 – essential reading.

John Sootheran

The Global EV Outlook is a yearly report that tracks the latest progress in electric mobility worldwide, produced with input from members of the Electric Vehicles Initiative (EVI).The report is...

Global EV Outlook Report 2025 – essential reading.

Analysis
John Sootheran

The Global EV Outlook is a yearly report that tracks the latest progress in electric mobility worldwide, produced with input from members of the Electric Vehicles Initiative (EVI).The report is...

Thought leadership: Should Fleets Share Their EV Charge Points?

Thought leadership: Should Fleets Share Their EV Charge Points?

John Sootheran

Fleet depots across the UK are installing thousands of EV chargers – but they’re often locked behind gates, used by just one operator.Meanwhile, many other businesses are struggling to electrify...

Thought leadership: Should Fleets Share Their EV Charge Points?

Analysis
John Sootheran

Fleet depots across the UK are installing thousands of EV chargers – but they’re often locked behind gates, used by just one operator.Meanwhile, many other businesses are struggling to electrify...

Farizon electric van gets Government grant

Farizon electric van gets Government grant

John Sootheran

Farizon has confirmed that every version of its SV electric panel van qualifies for the Government’s plug-in van grant (PiVG), offering even better value for buyers. Available in five lengths...

Farizon electric van gets Government grant

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John Sootheran

Farizon has confirmed that every version of its SV electric panel van qualifies for the Government’s plug-in van grant (PiVG), offering even better value for buyers. Available in five lengths...

M48 Severn Crossing

7.5-tonne vehicle weight limit introduced on the M48 Severn Crossing

John Sootheran

A ban on vehicles over 7.5 tonnes using the M48 Severn Crossing came into force on Tuesday, 27 May, in a bid to prevent further damage to the structure. Recent...

7.5-tonne vehicle weight limit introduced on the M48 Severn Crossing

News
John Sootheran

A ban on vehicles over 7.5 tonnes using the M48 Severn Crossing came into force on Tuesday, 27 May, in a bid to prevent further damage to the structure. Recent...

Polestar3, at £69,910 it's liable for the Luxury Car tax

Have you planned for the Luxury Car Tax on your fleet EVs?

John Sootheran

The Government is under pressure to clarify plans for the April 2025 luxury car tax, as thousands of electric vehicles (EVs) will be affected by it from April 2026. All...

Have you planned for the Luxury Car Tax on your fleet EVs?

News
John Sootheran

The Government is under pressure to clarify plans for the April 2025 luxury car tax, as thousands of electric vehicles (EVs) will be affected by it from April 2026. All...

Dynamon launches new decarbonisation planning report

Dynamon launches new decarbonisation planning report

ian richardson

Dynamon has launched a new decarbonisation planning report giving fleets a complete analysis of how to decarbonise in a “matter of days”. The report has been created to fulfil the...

Dynamon launches new decarbonisation planning report

News
ian richardson

Dynamon has launched a new decarbonisation planning report giving fleets a complete analysis of how to decarbonise in a “matter of days”. The report has been created to fulfil the...