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Audi reveals electric extreme offroad concept
Audi has showcased its Q6 e-tron offroad concept, giving a “taste of a potential vehicle in the progressive off-road segment”.
Price gap between EVs and ICE vehicles falls
Greater price parity between electric cars and petrol/diesel is helping to drive EV demand as models become more accessible and affordable.
Samsara gets direct telematics link to Stellantis brands
Samsara has expanded its strategic collaboration with Stellantis, enabling seamless hardware-free access to vehicle telematics data for fleets.
Kempower and Mobilize to launch EV ultra-fast charging network in France
Kempower, the Finnish DC charging manufacturer, is partnering with the Renault Group’s Mobilize mobility brand to roll out a network of ultra-fast EV charging stations
Senior management changes at Lightfoot amid European expansion
Fleet technology specialist Lightfoot has unveiled changes to its senior management structure, paving the way for European expansion.
Monta to scale up global EV operations under new executive appointment
Monta, a leading software company in the electric vehicle charging industry, has appointed Eleanor O’Neill as chief revenue officer to drive its global operations.
UK car industry met ZEV mandate last year, analysis reveals
All car manufacturers have successfully complied with the UK’s electric car sales mandate for 2024, new research finds.
Global investor KKR strikes deal for UK vehicle leasing firm
Global investment firm KKR has struck a deal to buy vehicle rental and leasing firm Dawsongroup for an undisclosed amount.
Samsara Intelligence AI tools to streamline fleets and drive operational safety
The Samsara Intelligence expanded suite of AI offerings is now available to help fleets and operations teams tackle complex challenges on a global scale.
Electric van startup Canoo files for bankruptcy
Electric van startup Canoo has filed for bankruptcy and announced that it is ceasing operations “immediately” and liquidating its assets.
Green startup secures major funding to decarbonise commercial EVs
Aegis Energy is to launch the first clean, multi-energy refuelling hubs for commercial vehicles in the UK with the help of major new funding.
Selsia returns to Great British Fleet Event to spotlight repair specialism
Fleet operators attending the 2025 Great British Fleet Event will be able to hear from Selsia about the benefits of outsourcing their vehicle accident repair
DKV Mobility appoints country manager to drive expansion in Britain
DKV Mobility, a leading platform for international mobility services, has appointed Neil White as country manager for Britain.
RingGo parent acquires Flowbird to build global mobility platform
EasyPark Group, the parent company of RingGo and a leading provider of digital parking and mobility solutions, has completed its acquisition of Flowbird Group for
Polestar 7 confirmed as Europe-built premium compact SUV
Polestar has confirmed plans to add a premium compact SUV to its electric car range, squaring up to the Porsche Macan.
Volkswagen ID.7 racks up 941km on single charge
Volkswagen’s fully electric ID.7 has beaten its own range record in efficiency tests.
Nissan, JATCO and UK government strike €60m deal for new EV plant in Sunderland
Nissan and the Japan Automatic Transmission Company (JATCO) have secured a £50m investment deal to create a new manufacturing plant in Sunderland in partnership with
Entries open for 2025 Great British Fleet Awards
Fleet managers and suppliers can kick-start their new year by entering the Great British Fleet Awards 2025, championing the best of corporate motoring and mobility
Euro NCAP reveals safest cars tested in 2024
Euro NCAP has revealed its Best-in-Class cars, highlighting the safest models tested in 2024.
New Michelin Primacy 5 tyre ups performance and cuts eco impact
Michelin has introduced its Primacy 5 tyre with key innovations for greater performance and lower environmental impact.
World’s remotest public charger to help British overseas territory go all-electric
One of the remotest inhabited islands on the planet is pushing ahead with plans to go all-electric following successful EV and charge point trials.
Stellantis UK appoints new B2B director and MDs for Peugeot and Fiat
Stellantis has shaken up its UK management team with a raft of new appointments.
Renault 5 named Car of the Year 2025
The Renault 5 E-Tech electric supermini and its Alpine A290 hot hatch twin have taken the European Car of the Year title for 2025, building
Toyota Urban Cruiser makes public debut at Brussels Motor Show
Toyota’s Urban Cruiser all-electric SUV has made its first public debut, appearing at the Brussels Motor Show ahead of its launch later this year.
Mazda6 returns as all-electric Tesla Model 3 rival
The Mazda6 is heading back to Europe, recast as an all-electric executive car with up to 552km miles of range to rival the Tesla Model
BYD Atto 2 electric SUV due in February with 312km range
BYD’s new Atto 2 electric SUV will blend versatility with intelligent technologies and budget-friendly pricing, the carmaker has revealed.
Honda presents electric saloon and EV prototypes at CES
Honda has showcased two prototype 0 Series models at the CES tech event in Las Vegas.
The year of scaling up: A look ahead to EV adoption in 2025
John Walsh, chief commercial officer & president at EO Charging, shares his predictions for the electric vehicle sector in 2025 and explores how the landscape
Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi confirm ‘mega-merger’ talks
Japanese car giants Honda and Nissan have confirmed they are in talks over a possible ‘mega-merger’ that could include Mitsubishi.
Auto sector to be software-defined and AI-powered by 2035, industry execs say
The shift to software-defined vehicles will bring challenges and opportunities to the auto sector while delivering superior customer experiences from subscription services, new research finds.
Enterprise appoints Isidro Loaiza as new VP of global franchising
Enterprise Mobility has promoted Isidro Loaiza to the role of vice president of global franchising.
New AI-powered software to help fleets slash costs and drive efficiency
Tranzaura, a leading transport technology firm, has today announced the launch of its AI-powered fleet intelligence software that will reduce costs for transport and fleet
Honda Prelude to return as hybrid coupe
Honda has confirmed its Prelude sports coupé will arrive in Europe early 2026, complete with hybrid technology and an advanced new gearbox.
Honda to unveil two ‘0 Series’ prototype EVs at CES 2025
Honda is presenting a pair of 0 Series prototype models at CES 2025 ahead of their introduction to the global market from 2026.
New issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine now out
The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now out, providing the latest insights and advice for fleets and drivers looking to go
Recycled EV battery metals could cut imports up to 25% by 2030
Recycling could enable Europe to cut its reliance on EV battery mineral imports by up to a quarter by the end of the decade, if
Honda and Nissan in possible merger talks, reports suggest
Honda and Nissan are investigating a merger that would enable them to better compete against Tesla and Chinese electric vehicle makers such as BYD, reports
Ford Transit gets Platinum safety award from Euro NCAP
Ford’s recently revamped Ford Transit has become the brand’s fourth commercial vehicle to earn a Platinum safety award from Euro NCAP.
Iain Forsyth to assume reins at Mercedes-Benz Vans UK
Mercedes-Benz Vans UK has named Iain Forsyth as its managing director, effective from 1 March 2025.
SMEs could save €14,000 a van by going electric, economics think-tank finds
Small businesses in Europe could save up to €14,000 (£11,600) a van over three years by switching to electric vans thanks to charging savings compared
BP Pulse and DPD set blueprint for large-scale fleet electric charging solutions
BP Pulse and parcel delivery company DPD are working together to transform DPD’s charging capabilities across its UK-wide depot network.
BMW Group UK makes key management changes
BMW Group UK has announced key management changes for the new year.
GWM Ora to rebrand and expand product offering in UK
Chinese EV brand GWM Ora is embarking on big changes for 2025 with a rebrand and the launch of its Havel model line-up in the
Toyota’s Urban Cruiser revived as compact electric SUV
Toyota has pulled the covers off its Urban Cruiser compact electric SUV ahead of its arrival in Q3 2025.
Pope Francis goes electric with G-Wagon Popemobile
Mercedes-Benz has supplied the Vatican with an all-electric ‘Popemobile’ in time for the 2025 Jubilee.
The electric revolution: The UK’s EV landscape in 2025
The UK’s electric vehicle (EV) landscape is poised for transformative changes as we head into 2025. Here, Versinetic’s EV charger engineering team has compiled key
Geely-owned Farizon brand to break into European electric van market
Chinese automotive giant Geely is entering the UK commercial vehicle sector via its dedicated commercial vehicle brand, Farizon.
Webfleet expands CO2 reporting capability with Scope 2 insights
Webfleet’s CO2 reporting tool is now able to track Scope 2 emissions and deliver distance-based measurements, providing more comprehensive insights for fleets.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Geely becomes new face in the UK CV crowd
Geely will launch commercial vehicles in the UK in 2025, reveals John Kendall.
Geotab integrates Volvo Cars in OEM partner network
Geotab has added Volvo Cars to its OEM partner network, streamlining connected mobility for fleets through its MyGeotab solution.
Fraikin to digitalise and decarbonise lease fleet with Samsara AI tech
Fraikin Group is accelerating its work on fleet digitalisation and decarbonisation with Samsara’s Connected Operations platform.
