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Don’t miss out on tomorrow’s Great British Fleet Event!
It’s less than 24 hours until this year’s Great British Fleet Event gets underway at Marshall Arena, Milton Keynes – make sure you don’t miss

Cupra reveals Tavascan SUV coupé with 550km range
Cupra has taken the wraps off the long-awaited Tavascan, which arrives 2024 to rival the Tesla Model Y.

Lexus to bring hybrid LM luxury MPV to Europe
Lexus has confirmed that its second-generation LM luxury MPV will make it to Europe and the UK in a first for the flagship ‘luxury mover’.

Chinese EV brand HiPhi confirms arrival in Europe
Chinese electric car brand HiPhi has confirmed plans to start selling cars in Europe towards the end of 2023, with the UK to follow later.

Only a third of companies monitor their fleet emissions
Sustainability is a top priority for European businesses, but many are still unaware of the environmental impact of their fleet operations.

ALD pushes date for LeasePlan deal closure back to 22 May
ALD has deferred the date for the closure of its acquisition of LeasePlan to 22 May 2023, allowing time for the sale of subsidiaries conditional

BVRLA to share industry insights and advice at next week’s Great British Fleet Event
The BVRLA will be at Fleet World’s Great British Fleet Event in Milton Keynes next Tuesday 25 April to engage with the sector and shed

JLR steps up pace on EV future with new €17bn invest
Jaguar Land Rover is accelerating its work to go all-electric with a new €17bn (£15bn) investment over the next five years.

Don’t miss over 16 expert speakers, 40+ exhibitors, networking and a host of awards at 2023 GBFE
It’s less than a week until the 2023 Great British Fleet Event gets underway on Tuesday 25 April in Milton Keynes – but there’s still

Aeris to shed light on telematics optimisation at 2023 Great British Fleet Event
Next week, Aeris will attend Great British Fleet Event to share details of its global Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity solutions and how it can
Chinese EV brand Zeekr confirms arrival in Europe by 2024
Chinese brand Zeekr has outlined plans for its arrival in Europe by 2024, supporting its global expansion rollout.

Polestar 4 coupé-SUV breaks cover with 600km range
The Polestar 4 has debuted at the Shanghai motor show, pitched as a “new breed of SUV coupé” and delivering up to 600km (c.372 miles)

MG Cyberster EV roadster revealed ahead of 2024 debut
Great British Fleet Event partner MG has officially confirmed production plans for an all-electric sports car, rebooting its roadster heritage for a new era.

Smart #3 electric coupé-SUV gets world premiere
Smart has officially revealed its #3 all-electric coupé-SUV at the Shanghai motor show.

Volkswagen ID.7 officially uncovered with 700km range
Volkswagen has added to its ID electric car family with the world premiere of the ID.7 saloon.

Babcock to convert military Land Rovers to EVs for UK Ministry of Defence fleet
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has signed up defence company Babcock International to help investigate electric vehicle technology capabilities for its fleet.

B–ON teams with EO Charging for combined electric van and fleet charging package
All-electric LCV business B–ON has partnered with EO Charging for a holistic fleet electrification ecosystem for European customers.

Gurtam awarded ISO/IEC 27001 certification for excellence in information security
Gurtam, a leading European software developer of GPS tracking and IoT solutions, has received ISO/IEC 27001 certification for its information security management systems and data

Ford’s ‘hands-off’ self-driving tech gets green light for Britain
Ford has become the first carmaker to get the go-ahead to launch “hands-off, eyes-on” self-driving technology in Britain – the first country in Europe to

Kia to mass-produce electric PBVs for ride-hailing and delivery firms
Kia has spearheaded plans to enter the electric ‘purpose-built vehicle’ (PBV) market for delivery and ride-hailing firms with the start of construction on a new

May issue of Fleet World and Van Fleet World now out
The new issue of Fleet World incorporating Van Fleet World is now available to read – featuring latest mobility insights and road tests.

Aeris closes deal for Ericsson’s IoT accelerator and connected vehicle cloud businesses
Aeris, which specialises in Internet of Things (IoT) solutions, has announced the closure of its deal for Ericsson’s IoT Accelerator (IoT-A) and Connected Vehicle Cloud

London gets £35.7m of funding to add thousands more EV chargers.
London has been awarded £35.7m (€40.7m) from the Government’s Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) fund to significantly expand its charging infrastructure.

Just two weeks to go until 2023 Great British Fleet Event
It’s just 14 days until the 2023 Great British Fleet Event gets underway – delivering an unmissable line-up of industry insights, unveilings and awards.

Ford reveals new Transit and E-Transit Courier vans
Ford has unveiled the new Transit Courier, which will replace the current model from later this year.

Electrification is the answer – but how do we get there?
By Jacob Scott, director of product management for electric compressors for TCCI Manufacturing

Leasys vies for European mobility leadership in new Stellantis JV
Stellantis and Crèdit Agricole (CA) Consumer Finance have launched their new Leasys multi-brand operational leasing firm, setting out plans for mobility leadership.

UK new car market up 18.2% on back of rocketing fleet demand
UK new car registrations by larger fleets surged 40.9% in March, helping the market to return to a pre-pandemic high.

ALD Automotive and ChargePoint create new EV charging business to drive electrification
ALD Automotive is teaming up with ChargePoint Holdings Inc to create a new EV charging business in Europe for international and local corporate clients.

The road ahead: Key factors of fleet electrification in 2023
By Frederic Wagner, manager, EV fleet partnerships at ChargePoint

First Hydrogen Generation II LCVs to pair zero-emission tech with function-led design
First Hydrogen has revealed more details of its Generation II light commercial vehicle as development continues.

ICE vs EV comparison in new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine
The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine now out, with all the latest road tests, EV insights and advice.

Magtec gets UK type approval for 7.5-tonne electric truck
UK business Magtec has secured GB Small Series Approval for its own-brand 7.5 tonne electric truck, which is now on sale.

Major US charge point provider makes move into UK to ‘supercharge’ EV infrastructure
US charge point provider Blink Charging has announced the launch of Blink Charging UK – a new arm of the company set to “supercharge” EV

BP to help Uber drivers shift to EVs with global charging support
BP is to help drivers on Uber’s platform make the switch to EVs by providing access to its high-speed charging network and special offers.

‘Ambitious’ ZEV mandate and e-fuels exclusion in Powering up Britain plans
The UK government has pledged to introducing an ‘ambitious’ Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate from 2024 with a new consultation, paving the way for all

Targa Telematics links with Ford connected vehicle data
Targa Telematics is now able to integrate seamlessly with Ford commercial vehicles and passenger cars under a new strategic partnership.

‘Breakthrough’ Kia EV9 electric SUV to deliver 540km range
Kia has revealed further details of its EV9 three-row electric SUV, which will drive the brand’s work on sustainability, autonomous driving and connectivity-enabled tech.

Geotab powers up Order Now programme with Lytx Surfsight
The Lytx Surfsight Al-12 dashcam has become the first solution available in Europe through the new Geotab Order Now programme.

UK startup develops low-cost mini EVs for emerging markets
UK startup Helixx is developing a range of commercial mini EVs that it says can provide clean, sustainable mobility to transform emerging markets.

EU to allow sale of ICE cars past 2035 under e-fuel exemption
The European Commission and the German government have reached an agreement that will allow combustion-engined cars to stay on sale after the planned 2035 cut-off,

Smart #3 all-electric coupé-SUV teased ahead of official unveiling
Smart has issued details and sketches of the new #3 all-electric coupé-SUV ahead of its official premiere next month.

SsangYong rebrands as KG Mobility to mark ‘paradigm shift’ into EVs and AI
SsangYong Motor Company has been reborn as KG Mobility, heralding a “paradigm shift’ into new mobility technologies such as electric vehicles and artificial intelligence (AI).

Stellantis to invest €130m to build electric Vauxhall Grandland successor
Vauxhall/Opel parent Stellantis is ramping up for next year’s arrival of a fully electric successor to the Grandland SUV.

Autonomous shuttle gets new capabilities through machine learning and AI
Autonomous transport company Aurrigo has improved its driverless vehicle’s capabilities in a project with Aston University.

Don’t backtrack on 2035 ICE ban, say Ford, Volvo and others
Rowing back on the 2035 ICE ban in the EU would impact air quality and health outcomes, as well as undermining business trust, the European

ALD sells off subsidiaries ahead of LeasePlan deal closure
ALD Automotive has signed an agreement to sell off six subsidiaries, clearing the final hurdles for its acquisition of LeasePlan.

Driver mental health hit by soaring cost pressures, research reveals
More than three-quarters (76%) of fleet operators believe that work pressures facing drivers are intensifying in the wake of the ‘cost of business’ crisis.

Ford Explorer electric SUV is first in wave of bold new EVs
Ford has revealed its new Explorer electric SUV, springboarding plans for a bold new range of EVs that will reinvent the brand.

VisionTrack joins Together for Safer Roads board
VisionTrack CEO Simon Marsh and president of global sales Richard Kent have joined the Governing Board of the Together for Safer Roads (TSR) global NGO,

Ogilvie Fleet to share 40 years of expertise at 2023 Great British Fleet Event
Ogilvie Fleet is the latest firm to sign up to this April’s Great British Fleet Event, bringing its award-winning business contract hire and leasing to
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