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GridBeyond closes €52m funding round to continue expansion
Smart energy company GridBeyond has successfully concluded a €52m (£44m) Series C funding round to support the scale-up of the business.
Jardine Motors to spotlight corporate dealer expertise at 2024 GBFE
Jardine Motors Group will be at this week’s Great British Fleet Event to show its award-winning corporate dealer service to fleets.
Medisort converts diesel vans to electric with retrofit solution
UK fleet operator Medisort is electrifying its existing diesel van fleet by adopting a retrofit solution from Bedeo.
Updated Mercedes EQS boasts over 800km range
Mercedes has given its EQS luxury EV an extensive makeover for the 2024 model year, increasing range and adding in styling and equipment changes.
Volvo to bring EX30 small electric SUV to Great British Fleet Event
Volvo Cars’ new EX30 small SUV will be on its stand at next week’s Great British Fleet Event as the brand showcases its work to
Mazda CX-80 flagship SUV teased ahead of debut
Mazda has previewed its CX-80 large SUV ahead of the unveiling of its flagship new model on 18 April.
Alfa Romeo goes electric with Milano SUV debut
Alfa Romeo has revealed its Milano small SUV, its first series-production electric car and the gateway to a new EV era for the brand.
Free EV charging and breakfast up for grabs at next week’s Great British Fleet Event
Vehicle operators attending the 2024 Great British Fleet Event on 17 April will be able to benefit from both free EV charging and a breakfast
World Parkinson’s Day 2024: Bynx bikers take on epic fundraising ride
Three “old geezers” – including the co-founder of fleet and mobility management software platform Bynx – are embarking on a mammoth cycle ride from Land’s
Compleo to disclose workplace charging tips at next week’s Great British Fleet Event
Compleo has confirmed its presence at next week’s Great British Fleet Event, showcasing its work to take the sting out of charging.
Ford E-Transit electric vans prove perfect tool for the job at Hotpoint UK
Hotpoint UK has deployed Ford E-Transit electric vans to boost productivity and help meet its own sustainability targets.
FleetCheck to launch new free fleet software at Great British Fleet Event
New fleet software that can be adopted for free by any business that operates cars and vans is being officially launched by FleetCheck at the
Video telematics ecosystem helps Haier Europe better manage vehicles and drivers
Haier Europe, part of Haier Smart Home and a global leader in domestic appliances, has seen major fleet improvements after adopting SureCam’s video telematics ecosystem.
Tesla ‘zero servicing’ move would present huge dangers for fleets, says FleetCheck
Tesla’s planned move to ‘zero servicing’ – with vehicles never having to visit workshops unless a fault was detected – presents huge dangers for vehicle
One week to go until the Great British Fleet Event 2024
There’s just a week to go until the 2024 Great British Fleet Event gets underway, delivering a jam-packed programme for operators.
Wayne Barnes announced as keynote speaker for 2024 Great British Fleet Awards
Top rugby referee and barrister Wayne Barnes will be the guest speaker at the Great British Fleet Awards next week, adding to the stellar line-up.
Simplify your fleet’s electric vehicle charging with Rightcharge at the 2024 Great British Fleet Event
Find out how you can simplify EV charging for your business drivers and cut costs, all with the help of Rightcharge at the Great British
Mobility and EV innovations under focus in new issue of Fleet World
The new edition of Fleet World magazine is now out – featuring a wealth of mobility, EV and fleet industry advice for operators.
Ogilvie Fleet to spotlight innovation- and people-powered growth at GBFE
Ogilvie Fleet is returning to the Great British Fleet Event to reveal the innovations and service investments that are powering its growth.
Geotab European fleet customers now able to access Stellantis data
Geotab fleet customers in Europe can now seamlessly integrate vehicle data from various Stellantis brands under a new agreement.
New Volkswagen Transporter to offer more load space and latest infotainment
Volkswagen has revealed interior details for the new Transporter and e-Transporter ahead of their full unveiling this year.
Arval Energy initiative to remove barriers to charging
Arval has launched a new global initiative to expedite customer access to latest charging solutions.
Polestar Charge network to deliver 650,000 charging points in Europe
Polestar and Plugsurfing are launching a new public charging network that will give access to over 650,000 charge points across Europe.
Kia plans for more hybrids and EVs in evolving electrification roadmap
Kia will launch more hybrid cars alongside fully electric models under latest plans to “lead the global electrification” era.
Volta Trucks plans ‘sustainable comeback’ under new ownership
Volta Trucks has pledged a sustainable comeback in select European markets under its new ownership.
Top corporates boost electric car fleets to 630,000 EVs globally
Leading businesses across the globe have increased their EV fleets by 57% in the last year, switching hundreds of thousands more cars and vans to
First wave of electric vans lands at Michelin UK ahead of all-electric shift
Michelin has taken delivery of its first wave of electric vans in the UK, reinforcing its environmental commitments.
Shortlist for 2024 Great British Fleet Awards revealed
Fleet World has revealed the contenders for the Great British Fleet Awards’ Fleet Manager and Supplier accolades, as the countdown continues to this year’s ceremony.
Grosvenor to spotlight SalSac and fleet decarbonisation innovations at 2024 GBFE
Grosvenor Leasing is returning to the Great British Fleet Event to highlight how operators can enhance their employee benefits and kick-start their electrification journey.
Flying car technology readies for mass-market take-off
The world’s first certified flying car could soon take to the skies in China following a new manufacturing deal.
Hyundai Tucson SUV gets facelift for 2024
Hyundai has given its Tucson SUV a midlife makeover, complete with a new look and extra equipment.
Almost a fifth of all EVs on UK roads are Teslas
Tesla has reached the landmark of 200,000 vehicle deliveries in the UK, a decade after first deliveries of the Model S began.
Make crash avoidance tech more available in small panel vans, says Euro NCAP
Automakers should ensure crash avoidance technology is more widely available in small panel vans to protect drivers and other road users, Euro NCAP has urged.
DS Automobiles simplifies trim line-up across the range
DS Automobiles is introducing a pared-back trim line-up to simplify the range.
Bynx and PurCo team up for PurInspect vehicle inspection app
Two of the world’s leading specialists in rental vehicle damage solutions have teamed up to launch a new vehicle inspection app.
Connect with BMW and MINI’s latest electric vehicles at next month’s GBFE
Fleet operators at the Great British Fleet Event on 17 April will be able to meet up with BMW Group’s latest all-electric vehicles, experiencing their
Greenpower Park unveils ambitions for EV battery research and gigafactory
A new eco-focused campus has launched in the West Midlands to drive advances in zero-emission vehicles, public transport, aviation and energy systems.
Volvo says goodbye diesel, hello electric
Volvo’s last diesel car has rolled off production lines as the carmaker pushes ahead with plans to go electric-only.
Fleetcor announces rebrand as Corpay
Fleetcor Technologies has rebranded as Corpay with immediate effect.
Leasys to make debut at Great British Fleet Event
Formed from the original Leasys and Free2move Lease businesses in April 2023, Leasys, a joint venture between Stellantis and Crédit Agricole Consumer Finance (CA) with
Three things that global fleets must get right
Aliaksandr Kuushynau, head of Wialon, on why telematics integration, driver empowerment and sustainable electrification are fundamental basics for global fleets.
Genesis springboards new performance sub-brand with GV60 Magma Concept
Genesis has heralded the launch of a new high-performance sub-brand with the reveal of its GV60 Magma Concept.
Alphabet grows fleet on back of soaring demand for EVs
Alphabet has reported rises in fleet size and new business for 2023, driven by surging demand for electric vehicles.
Targa Telematics cements Viasat acquisition with new integrated fleet management solution
Targa Telematics has unveiled its first solutions after the acquisition of Viasat, expanding its portfolio of offerings for the transportation and logistics market.
Nissan to slash EV costs and achieve ICE parity by 2030 under new plans
Nissan has set out plans to launch new models, advance electrification and achieve significant next-generation EV cost reduction under its revised strategy.
China’s EVE Energy on brink of major investment in UK gigafactory, reports say
One of China’s biggest EV battery makers is poised to invest in an electric vehicle battery factory in the West Midlands, reports suggest.
Northgate to help fleets fast-track van electrification at 2024 GBFE
Fleets attending next month’s Great British Fleet Event will be able to find out how to advance their electrification plans for vans.
Honda confirms participation in Great British Fleet Event 2024
Honda has announced its support and participation in the upcoming Great British Fleet Event 2024 on 17 April at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes.
Electric vehicle economics under focus in new EV Fleet World Digital mag
The new issue of EV Fleet World Digital Magazine is now out – including expert insights on electric vehicle economics.
Renault and Volvo Group forge ahead with electric vans venture
Renault Group and Volvo Group are pushing ahead with plans to develop a “revolutionary” generation of electric vans following the creation of their joint venture.
Stellantis launches interactive task management tool for commercial fleets
Stellantis is launching a new in-vehicle interactive task management tool for its commercial vehicles to enhance fleet safety.
