Fleet News

20/12/2024

Electric vehicle public charging prices ‘static’

Electric vehicle charge point pricing across all speeds on the public network have remained static since last month, according to the AA.

20/12/2024

M20 motorway closure to remove contraflow in time for Christmas

Operation Brock contraflow system on the M20 in Kent will be lifted this weekend, meaning sections of the M20 will be closed overnight on Sunday into Monday.

20/12/2024

UK car production falls by almost a third in November

All major manufacturers experienced declines, representing the worst performance for the month since 1980.

20/12/2024

Do you need a tachograph? Find out here

Legislation governing the use of tachographs is not only complex, it’s also evolving – and it’s imperative for fleet decision makers to understand the changes.

20/12/2024

Charge point ‘misunderstanding’ between councils and advertiser

Councils that signed a digital advertising exclusivity deal with JCDecaux wrongly believed it was stopping them installing public charge points

20/12/2024

Councils get £1.6bn to fix 7 million potholes

Transport secretary also announces a clampdown on disruptive street works, doubling fixed penalty notices for utility companies who fail to comply with rules.

19/12/2024

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

19/12/2024

Group test: 400-mile EV winter range challenge

In this Fleet News group test we find out the real-world range of the Tesla Model 3 Long Range RWD, Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ and the VW ID7 Pro S.

19/12/2024

Bank of England holds interest rate at 4.75%

The decision comes after inflation rose for the second month in a row to 2.6% - pushing it further above the Bank's target of 2%.

19/12/2024

Renault 5 E-Tech first drive | The compact EV we've been waiting for

There’s been a flurry of cheaper electric cars coming to market of late, but the Renault 5 has undoubtedly been the most hotly anticipated.

19/12/2024

Honda Prelude will return to Europe as a hybrid

Honda has confirmed it will relaunch the Prelude Coupe in Europe, in 2026.

19/12/2024

Used car market remains resilient

Used battery electric vehicle sector in the UK remains the most stable of the 13 major European countries.

19/12/2024

Iain Forsyth named as managing director of Mercedes-Benz Vans UK

Iain Forsyth will lead Mercedes-Benz Vans UK as its new managing director, a role he will assume from March 1, 2025.

19/12/2024

Best times to charge an electric vehicle on Gridserve network

Gridserve has revealed the best times to plug in over the festive period across its Electric Highway electric vehicle charging network.

19/12/2024

One-in-four drivers do not know drink-drive limit

In a survey of motorists, TTC also found that a fifth of respondents admitted to accepting a lift from someone who has drunk alcohol or taken drugs.

19/12/2024

DVSA recruitment drive to cut driving test waiting times

The DVSA is recruiting 450 driving examiners and improving rules for booking driving tests in an effort to cut driving test waiting times.

19/12/2024

Driver charged after lorry crashes onto railway line

A driver has been arrested and charged after his lorry careered off the A74(M) motorway and crashed onto a railway line near Gretna.