Fleet News

09/01/2025

The Fleet News audience of fleet decision makers have been voting for their preferred suppliers. Congratulations to Shell for being Fleet Recommended.

03/01/2025

Van dealers support ZEV mandate delay

Commercial vehicle dealers are calling for a delay to the ZEV mandate until customer demand and charging infrastructure improves.

03/01/2025

Volvo EX90 | Review

There’s a lot to like about the EX90 but it might make more sense for fleet customers once cheaper derivatives are available.

03/01/2025

Southern Water expands off-road fleet with new Ford Rangers

Southern Water has added more than 30 new Ford Ranger pick-ups to its fleet for use in off-road locations.

02/01/2025

PHEVs face BiK increase as stricter emissions test is introduced

Plug-in hybrid vehicles will face more rigorous emissions testing this year in order to establish more accurate real-world data.

02/01/2025

Skoda Kamiq gains Design Edition trim

Skoda is expanding the model line-up for its Kamiq compact SUV with a new Design Edition trim level.

02/01/2025

Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid long-term test | Long-distance comfort

The C5 Aircross is designed for maximum comfort and it makes long journeys painless.

02/01/2025

Private Parking Code of Practice not in force after five years

The Private Parking Code of Practice is not in force five years after an act of parliament was passed to clamp down on rogue operators. 

02/01/2025

Used market sees greater resilience in Q4

The average value of a used vehicle at three years and 60,000 miles decreased by 4.2% in Q4 2024, demonstrating a more resilient market than in 2023.

02/01/2025

TRL report highlights fleet barriers to electric van uptake

The Government has published a report that outlines the enablers and barriers to electric van adoption.

30/12/2024

Flat battery warning after ICE vehicles and EVs left unused

The RAC is expecting one of the busiest days for breakdowns in 2025 within the first week of the new year.

24/12/2024

DS 4 PureTech | Long-term test review

The DS 4 offers something unique and exclusive when compared to rivals.

24/12/2024

Raw material demand challenges EV producers to cut emissions

An increasing demand for battery raw materials and imbalanced regional supply are challenging battery and automotive producers’ efforts to reduce Scope 3 emissions.

24/12/2024

Government seeks views on 4.25-tonne electric van regulations

Regulations related to annual vehicle testing, drivers’ hours and tachographs and speed limiter devices for electric vans are set to be defined.

24/12/2024

Consultation launched to restore 2030 ICE ban

The Government has launched a new consultation to finalise its plans to end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030.

24/12/2024

Fleets warned not to ‘hold their breath’ for a calmer 2025

Tim Laver, UK managing director of Ayvens, says fleets should prepare for a new Euro emissions standard, road-user charges and stricter EU CO2 targets.

23/12/2024

Nissan and Honda merger possible by 2026

Japanese car brands Nissan and Honda will explore the possibility of a merger in response to growing competition from Chinese car makers.

23/12/2024

Seat Arona long-term test | Efficiency tested

Seat claims the Arona achieves 49.6mpg in real-world conditions but we've managed better than that.