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New small but mighty electric vehicles to push boundaries for last-mile logistics
ELM Mobility, a new joint venture from two UK pioneers, is pushing ahead with plans to launch a groundbreaking new last-mile EV from 2028.
COP29: What should world leaders focus on?
Now is the time to invest in the planet, says Kevin Brundish, CEO of solid-state battery startup LionVolt.
Harris Maxus UK appoints Andrew Lawson MD amid significant group expansion
Commercial vehicle distributer Harris Group has appointed Andrew Lawson as managing director for its Harris Maxus UK division.
Xynteo’s Ashish Pandey joins stellar speaker line-up for EV webinar
Ashish Pandey, a vehicle electrification specialist from Xynteo, has joined the speaker roster for this month’s expert webinar on fleet electrification and charging.
Free ADAS safety tech guide for fleets and drivers
A free guide delivering detailed content on in-vehicle driving assistance features is now available for drivers and fleet managers.
Astrata Europe BV rebrands as AddSecure
European telematics specialist Astrata Europe BV has rebranded as AddSecure.
Suzuki enters electric era with e Vitara SUV unveiling
Suzuki’s first-ever fully electric car has broken cover in Milan, propelling the brand into the electric era as a Kia EV3 rival.
Brenda Shanahan joins ZeroMission as director of sales Europe
ZeroMission, a leading provider of commercial EV fleet management software, has appointed Brenda Shanahan as director of sales Europe.
Enterprise Rent-A-Car ‘Plus Your Points’ promotion now underway
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is giving customers the keys to unlock extra rewards with its annual Plus Your Points promotion.
Renault showcases plans for decarbonisation with hydrogen electric Emblème concept
Renault’s Ampere EV division has revealed radical new ways to decarbonise its cars “from head to toe” with a new concept.
Samsara’s AI-powered drowsiness detection now available globally
Samsara has introduced its Drowsiness Detection feature on general availability for customers globally.
Alphabet to drive digital transformation plans under new chief operations officer
Alphabet GB has appointed Jean-Michel Barachy as its new chief operations officer, supporting existing plans to enhance its digital transformation.
New issue of EV Fleet World Digital now out
The latest issue of EV Fleet World Digital magazine is now out, complete with 2025 new EV launches, latest road tests and EV insights.
Tesla expands self-serve test drive programme to more locations
Tesla has rolled out additional locations for its self-serve test drive programme, enabling more people to “experience a Tesla vehicle without Tesla”.
Hyundai Initium concept previews hydrogen fuel cell SUV due 2025
Hyundai has unveiled its Initium concept, previewing a new hydrogen fuel cell SUV coming in 2025.
Suzuki to share electric vehicle with Toyota
Suzuki is providing Toyota with an all-electric SUV, strengthening the Japanese carmakers’ ongoing collaboration.
New speakers announced for free fleet electrification and charging webinar
New speakers have been announced for next month’s expert webinar on fleet electrification and charging being run by EV Fleet World in collaboration with EO
Autonomous Ford E-Transit van and minibus debut
Oxa has unveiled fully autonomous versions of the Ford E-Transit van and minibus, marking a significant leap forward in the commercialisation of self-driving technology.
UK and Korean project to advance electric fleet safety and efficiency
UK and Korean partners have signed a technology research and development MOU to advance safety and efficiency in electric fleet applications.
Tual launches powerbank to help electric commercial vehicle fleets plug energy gap
Tual, a specialist in swappable powerbanks for commercial electric vehicles, has launched a powerbank solution to help electric commercial fleets plug the energy gap.
Kia launches CarPay in-car payment service
Kia has launched its CarPay in-car payment service which enables drivers to pay for items and services from inside the vehicle.
New mobile device blocking tool to boost fleet and driver safety
A new mobile device blocking tool that aims to dramatically cut the number of vehicle collisions caused by distracted driving has launched for UK fleets.
Ayvens and Wheels renew global strategic alliance
Ayvens and north American fleet management giant Wheels have renewed their global alliance following Ayvens’ merger of ALD Automotive and LeasePlan.
ComfortDelGro’s CityFleet Networks to acquire Addison Lee for €324m
Global transport group ComfortDelGro Corporation has announced that its CityFleet Networks subsidiary is acquiring Addison Lee for £269.1m (€323.5m).
Call for European capitals to introduce zero-emission freight zones by 2030
Governments in the UK and across Europe are being urged to introduce zero-emission freight zones by 2030 to drive take-up of electric vans.
Epyx to bring 1link Service Network to Scandinavian countries
Epyx is rolling out its 1link Service Network in Finland, Norway and Sweden, further expanding provision of the service, maintenance and repair (SMR) management solution.
New alliance aims to accelerate tech adoption in fleet sector
A new alliance launched to transform automotive leasing and e-commerce is set to deliver smarter fleet management solutions to operators.
Webfleet EV Charger Monitoring to help fleets ensure EVs are ready for work
Webfleet has debuted a new EV Charger Monitoring solution that allows fleets to monitor electric vehicles and private chargers across a single platform.
Mercedes-Benz battery recycling plant reclaims 96% of materials for future EVs
Mercedes-Benz has opened a battery recycling plant capable of recovering almost all raw materials for use in future electric vehicles.
Hongqi reveals prices for luxury EVs in Europe ahead of UK arrival
Chinese carmaker Hongqi has announced prices for its EH7 and EHS7 electric cars following its official debut at the Paris Motor Show.
Skywell debuts electric large van for Europe
Chinese EV brand Skywell has premiered its ‘233’ large van at the Paris Motor Show.
Leasys launches e-Store digital marketplace
Leasys, the joint venture between Stellantis and Crédit Agricole Personal Finance & Mobility, is launching a new e-Store e-commerce platform to enable more accessible and
Electric Vehicle Symposium in Sweden to explore future of e-mobility
The International Electric Vehicle Symposium and Exhibition (EVS) is returning to Europe for its 2025 event, bringing together manufacturers, authorities and researchers from across the
UK fleet managers more cautious about AI adoption than European peers
Fleet managers in the UK are taking a more cautious approach to adopting artificial intelligence (AI) technology than their European colleagues.
Citroën C4 and C4 X updated with bolder new looks and latest technology
Citroën has uncovered its facelifted C4 hatchback and C4 X saloon at the Paris Motor Show.
Citroën showcases next-gen C5 Aircross with concept reveal at Paris
Citroën has previewed its upcoming C5 Aircross with a new concept unveiled at the Paris Motor Show.
Japan’s Yamato invests in UK all-electric delivery startup Hived
Japanese delivery giant Yamato has partnered with UK all-electric delivery startup Hived to advance sustainable and tech-driven logistics.
Hyundai Inster electric city car to get crossover version
Hyundai’s dinky Inster electric city car is gaining a crossover version, complete with beefed-up styling.
Leapmotor B10 compact SUV makes global debut at Paris Motor Show
Leapmotor International, the JV between Stellantis and China’s Leapmotor, has debuted its B10 compact SUV at the Paris Motor Show.
BYD Sealion 7 revealed as Tesla Model Y rival at Paris
BYD has made a big splash at the Paris Motor Show with the introduction of its latest model for the European market.
Electric vehicles rack up record global sales in September
A record-breaking 1.7 million EVs were sold globally over the month of September, EV research house Rho Motion has revealed.
Renault 4 revived as ‘retro-futuristic’ electric crossover
The iconic Renault 4 from the 1960s has been rebooted as a “retro-futuristic” crossover for the electric era.
Wialon reveals global winners of IoT competition
Wialon, a leading IoT and fleet management platform developed by European software company Gurtam, has revealed the winners of its worldwide competition for the best
Elon Musk shares future mobility vision with Tesla Robotaxi and Robovan reveals
Tesla boss Elon Musk has set out his latest vision for the future of mobility at an event in California.
Free webinar to give deep dive into fleet electrification and charging infrastructure
A free webinar taking place next month will deliver key insights on electrification and charging infrastructure for fleets.
Mobilize Duo and Bento quadricycles deliver radical new urban mobility solutions
Mobilize has debuted its Duo and Bento quadricycles, delivering a new solution to urban mobility.
Iveco Daily and eDaily to get enhanced TomTom navigation
Iveco is providing Daily and eDaily customers with an enhanced navigation solution under a new tie-up with TomTom.
Bridgestone’s e-Centre concept shows future of tyre retail
Bridgestone has given a glimpse into the future of mobility with its new e-Centre garage concept.
BB-EV plots last-mile delivery revolution with new e-cargo bikes
A range of e-cargo bikes designed to revolutionise the logistics and delivery industry has launched in the UK from Busy Bee EV (BB-EV).
Renault Twingo E-Tech prototype set for Paris Motor Show debut
Renault is paving the way for the arrival of the budget-friendly Twingo city EV with the unveiling of the prototype at the Paris Motor Show.
Hyundai and Waymo to create fleet of Ioniq 5 EV robotaxis
Hyundai and Waymo are collaborating to create a fleet of fully autonomous Ioniq 5 electric SUVs.
