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Sohrob Aslanbeigi

May 22, 2026No Comments

Sohrob Aslanbeigi, Salary Sacrifice Business Partnership Manager at Fleet Operations Contributing Posts: Does salary sacrifice still stack up for fleets?

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Does salary sacrifice still stack up for fleets?

Does salary sacrifice still stack up for fl...

May 22, 2026No Comments

Salary sacrifice has played a major role in helping many businesses move more drivers into electric vehicles. For employees, it’s offered a more affordable route into a new, fully maintained EV. For employers, it’s supported sustainability

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New HGV decarbonisation report reveals divided industry

New HGV decarbonisation report reveals divi...

May 21, 2026No Comments

A new HGV Decarbonisation Report from the Commercial Vehicle Show has revealed that the UK heavy goods vehicle sector remains in the early stages of decarbonisation, with operators sharply divided over the future role of electric

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Government extends Fuel Duty cut and hauliers get tax relief

Government extends Fuel Duty cut and haulie...

May 21, 2026No Comments

The Government has announced a fresh package of support measures aimed at shielding motorists, farmers and haulage operators from rising fuel costs driven by the conflict in Iran. The package includes an extension of the long-running

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Mac’s Truck Sales acquires Walker Crane Services

Mac’s Truck Sales acquires Walker Crane S...

May 20, 2026No Comments

Mac’s Truck Sales Group has announced the acquisition of Walker Crane Services in a move designed to expand its aftersales support capabilities and establish a stronger operational presence in the south of England. The acquisition brings

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What defines the thrill of driving?

What defines the thrill of driving?

May 20, 2026No Comments

The University of Oxford and Polestar have launched a new pilot research project exploring whether the thrill of driving can be scientifically defined and measured using biometric and neurological data. The study, led by the SDG

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Why charging control is the next big challenge for EV fleets

Why charging control is the next big challe...

May 20, 20261 Comment

Most commercial fleets now accept that electric vehicles can work operationally. The bigger challenge emerging across the industry is no longer vehicle capability — it is charging control. As fleets scale electrification programmes, charging activity is

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char.gy partners with Reading Borough Council

char.gy partners with Reading Borough Counc...

May 20, 2026No Comments

Reading Borough Council has partnered with char.gy to deliver around 2,600 new public electric vehicle charging points across residential streets in Reading, significantly expanding access to EV charging for households without off-street parking. The new 15-year

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Pod acquires EO Charging to strengthen UK EV fleet charging

Pod acquires EO Charging to strengthen UK E...

May 19, 2026No Comments

Pod has announced the acquisition of EO Charging, significantly expanding its commercial fleet charging and energy management capabilities as demand for electric vehicle infrastructure continues to grow across the UK. The acquisition strengthens Pod’s position within

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Repeat drug-driving revealed 5 times higher than drink-driving

Repeat drug-driving revealed 5 times higher...

May 19, 2026No Comments

More than 12,300 motorists have been caught drug-driving on at least three separate occasions over the last 11 years, according to new analysis by RAC. The figures, obtained through a Freedom of Information request to the