Latest Fleet News

Driving firms risk IR35 exposure if relying on HMRC’s CEST tool
In April 2021, the off-payroll working legislation (“OPW”), or “IR35 reforms”, rolled out to the private sector, affecting all private sector haulage and delivery firms…

ZincFive to accelerate the deployment of EV charging
ZincFive®, the world leader in nickel-zinc (NiZn) battery-based solutions for immediate power applications, announced today that they are expanding their presence in the electric vehicle (EV)…

West Midlands’ first all-electric coach
A West Midlands bus and coach operator is leading the drive to zero emissions after investing in the region’s first all-electric coach. Solihull-based LandFlight Travel…

Octopus Electroverse launches EV charging solution for businesses
Octopus Energy’s Electroverse today launches its new solution for businesses, unlocking its cutting-edge and seamless electric vehicle (EV) public charging experience for even more people.…

LEVC announces upgraded battery for TX and VN5
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company) has announced an enhancement for its TX taxi and VN5 light van, with both vehicles benefitting from a larger and…
WAE Technologies to showcase off-highway electrification solutions
WAE Technologies is attending The Electric Mine 2023, showcasing state-of-the-art electrification solutions, which are supporting the acceleration of the off-highway sector in its journey to…

WorldAutoSteel plans global roll-out for MaaS solution
WorldAutoSteel has unveiled its plans for launching Steel E-Motive, its exciting new vehicle concepts for Mobility as a Service (MaaS). Steel E-Motive represents a big…

The Motor Ombudsman will now cover mobile mechanics
The Motor Ombudsman, the Ombudsman dedicated to the automotive sector, has expanded the coverage of its Motor Industry Code of Practice for Service and Repair…

FUSO celebrates start of production of the Next Generation eCanter
More powerful, more efficient, longer range – plus a wide variety of applications and CO2-neutral in driving operation: this is the essence of the Next…

IVECO introduce 3 new body styles to the Daily DRIVEAWAY range
IVECO has extended its successful DRIVEAWAY programme with three new IVECO Daily 3.5-tonne options. There’s now a wide selection of ready-built variant following extensive interest…

Volvo receives record order for up to 1,000 electric trucks
Volvo Trucks has signed a letter of intent to sell 1,000 electric trucks between now and 2030 to Holcim, one of the world’s largest building…

Leasing enquires for new EVs up 32% from Q4 to Q1
Demand for new electric vehicles remains high despite the cost-of-living crisis and interest rate increases says Leasing.com, evidenced by its proprietary data that shows a 32%…

Munro unveils all-electric MK_1 Pick-Up
Munro Vehicles (Munro), a manufacturer of all-electric 4x4s, and Scotland’s only volume production car company revealed its second model, the Mk_1 Pick-Up, at Fully Charged…

Tyre specialist aligns with AES UK to reduce wear and save fuel
Kent-based auto services and tyre supplier A2 Tyres is using a digital wheel alignment system to rectify axle and wheel misalignment with greater speed and…

Government unlikely to meet motorway EV charging target
The Government looks unlikely to meet its target of having six or more rapid or ultra-rapid electric vehicle chargers at every motorway service area in…

Best first quarter for HGV fleet renewal since pandemic
UK demand for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) grew by 17.1% to 11,517 registrations in the first three months of 2023, according to the latest figures…

