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Samsara gains direct data connection with Mercedes-Benz for European fleets
Samsara has announced a direct integration with Mercedes-Benz Connectivity Services to enable real-time vehicle data streaming for European fleet operators.
Volkswagen Caddy revamped with new design and extensive cabin overhaul
Volkswagen has issued the first pictures of its new Caddy compact panel van and MPV following a thorough revamp.
Autorola Group boosts board with former VW Group UK MD Paul Willis
Online remarketing and data giant Autorola Group has tapped automotive heavyweight Paul Willis to join its board.
Skoda Peaq breaks cover as premium seven-seat SUV with over 600km range
Škoda has officially unveiled the Peaq, a near-5m electric SUV designed to spearhead the brand’s move into the premium EV space.
Strategic sustainability session at GBFE 2026 to tackle the ‘EV execution gap’
The industry’s EV heavy hitters will assemble at April’s Great British Fleet Event to shed valuable light on turning EV ambitions into reality.
FleetSafe Group to debut AI-powered ‘FleetFusion’ platform at GBFE 2026
FleetSafe Group has confirmed it will showcase its new FleetFusion platform at the Great British Fleet Event this month, promising a high-tech challenge to traditional
Geotab and Hyundai team up for hardware-free, native telematics integration
Geotab has expanded its European OEM integration through a connectivity partnership with Hyundai.
UK leasing firms warned of cross-border compliance risks from AI-generated content
UK leasing firms, brokers and automotive retailers have been warned of cross-border compliance risks under the EU AI Act if they use AI-generated content to
Targa Telematics rebrands UK subsidiary to align with global growth strategy
Targa Telematics has officially rebranded its UK subsidiary from Targa Viasat UK to Targa Telematics UK.
Cafler brings next-gen vehicle logistics to GBFE 2026
Cafler, a leading digital platform for vehicle logistics, returns to the Great British Fleet Event for 2026 to showcase its continued growth and latest innovations.
Hitachi and MUFG Bank scale NextGen alliance to accelerate decarbonised mobility
Hitachi Ltd and MUFG Bank have officially signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to dramatically expand NextGen, a co-creation business model designed to dismantle
Ford expands electric van line-up with affordable Transit City
Ford has officially pulled back the curtain on the Transit City, a purpose-built electric van designed to strip away the complexity of urban logistics.
Webfleet to showcase latest fleet innovations at Great British Fleet Event 2026
Webfleet will return to this year’s Great British Fleet Event, where the team will highlight new ways operators can run safer, greener and more efficient
Jato Dynamics and Autobiz partner to revolutionise vehicle valuation and identification
Jato Dynamics and Autobiz have officially launched a strategic partnership aimed at providing the industry’s most comprehensive vehicle identification and valuation solution across 22 European
How smart charging is powering the energy grid of the future
By Kor Meelker, senior director, global standards, ChargePoint
Data-driven fleets securing electric and efficiency gains to beat fuel volatility
With rising fuel prices and energy volatility squeezing margins, businesses are pivoting to data-driven strategies to protect their bottom line.
Athlon brings fleet management, electrification and salary sacrifice excellence to GBFE 2026
Athlon UK have confirmed their return to the Great British Fleet Event for 2026, where the leasing specialist will provide expert guidance on fleet management,
Volvo enters van market with all-electric EX30 Cargo
Volvo Car UK has officially branched into the commercial vehicle sector with the launch of the EX30 Cargo, a fully electric, car-derived van priced from
New AI-powered ‘Fixico One’ platform targets 50% reduction in fleet admin time
European digital repair management platform Fixico has officially launched a new AI-driven platform to enable fleets to manage every repair, maintenance and tyre service in
Comment: How to keep fuel anxiety from wrecking your planning horizon
Asparuh Koev, CEO of Transmetrics, advises flexibility and choosing the right tools as key to surviving soaring fuel prices.
Explore KGM’s Musso EV, Musso Saracen and Rexton Commercial at GBFE 2026
KGM Motors UK arrives at next month’s Great British Fleet Event with a powerhouse line-up engineered to meet today’s fleet needs.
Holman to debut game-changing ‘Replacement Report’ for fleets at GBFE 2026
Holman is set to redefine fleet lifecycle management at next month’s Great British Fleet Event with the showcase of its new, AI‑enabled, data-driven Replacement Report.
Esitu Solutions brings scientific-based risk management to GBFE 2026
Esitu Solutions, experts in traffic psychology, hazard perception and driver behaviour, will be at next month’s Great British Fleet Event to reveal how to manage
Ogilvie Fleet to spotlight total mobility ecosystem at GBFE 2026
Ogilvie Fleet will showcase its integrated mobility solutions at next month’s Great British Fleet Event, following its acquisition of ONWRD late 2025.
Expert Fleet World webinar to reveal how to recover fleet margins in 2026
Registrations are open now for Fleet World’s expert-led webinar on Agile Mobility, revealing how fleets can use flexible, data-led mobility solutions to recover margins.
DS No7 SUV premieres with long-range electric model
DS Automobiles has premiered the DS No7 SUV, heralding the first total renewal of a model since the brand’s inception in 2014.
BMW i3 uncovered as electric 3 Series with 900km range
BMW has officially unveiled the all-new i3 saloon, a game-changer for the fleet market boasting a class-leading 900km range.
Expert-led seminar session at GBFE 2026 to help van fleets navigate evolving challenges
As operational demands on light commercial vehicle fleets reach an all-time high, industry leaders will gather at the free-to-attend Great British Fleet Event on 16
Motive puts spotlight on AI-powered safety & productivity for physical operations at GBFE 2026
Motive, the AI platform for physical operations, will be at the Great British Fleet Event in April to showcase its AI platform for safety, finance
MAN pumps record €300m into service network to drive digitisation and EV focus
MAN Truck & Bus SE will invest around €300m (£259m) into the expansion and further development of its European service network by 2030.
Ctrack debuts next-gen AI software platform for intelligent fleet and asset management
Ctrack has launched its next-generation Crystal platform in the UK, delivering advanced predictive insights for smarter fleet management.
Audi revives A2 nameplate for new entry-level all-electric hatch
Audi has confirmed the return of the A2, reborn as an entry-level all-electric compact car.
CalAmp at GBFE 2026: See connected telematics data in a whole new light
Drive more value and discover the future of fleet intelligence by heading to next month’s Great British Fleet Event to meet face to face with
Finalists for Great British Fleet Awards 2026 revealed
The wait is over: the shortlist for the Great British Fleet Awards 2026 is out now, showcasing the best vehicles and fleet leaders in the
Volkswagen ID.3 gets extensive update and new name
Volkswagen is overhauling its ID.3 electric hatchback with a major new update and a new name.
Denza Z9GT brings BYD’s 5-minute Flash Charging to Europe
BYD’s 1,500kW Flash Charging technology will debut in Europe next month, cutting EV charging times to match refuelling.
Transport UK London Bus goes digital for car sharing with Targa Telematics tech
Transport UK London Bus is adopting Targa Telematics’ Car Sharing solution to streamline vehicle management.
EV batteries last far longer than thought, Arval data confirms
Degradation for electric vehicle batteries is “low, predictable and far below common misconceptions”, latest research from Arval reveals.
Discover how Jaama’s Key2 optimises your fleet at GBFE 2026
Get a front-row seat to the future of fleet management as Jaama showcases its Key2 platform at next month’s Great British Fleet Event.
Mercedes debuts VAN.EA architecture with VLE unveiling
Mercedes has unveiled its VLE MPV, ushering in its new Van Architecture.
Polestar and Volteras partner for direct-access Fleet Telematics service
Polestar has teamed up with connected vehicle data provider Volteras to provide direct access to its Polestar Fleet Telematics service.
Stellantis rebrands Mobilisights for new era of fleet telematics software and data
Mobilisights, the data and software services business of the Stellantis group, has rebranded as Mobilisights Connect to signal its move into fleet telematics software and
Rocky Clark MBE announced as headline speaker for Great British Fleet Awards 2026
Former England women’s international rugby star Rocky Clark MBE will be the headline speaker for Fleet World’s Great British Fleet Awards 2026, taking place on 16
Webinar recording now available: The future of fleet management in 2026
Fleets can now download the recording of Fleet World’s expert-led webinar to gain insights on the key challenges and priorities shaping fleet management in 2026.
Renault Group unveils 36-model blitz to power ‘futuREady’ strategy
Renault Group has officially unveiled ‘futuREady’, a bold strategic roadmap to 2030 that commits to a massive 36-model product offensive and breakthrough EV range of
New Iveco Stolen Vehicle Assistance aims for 90% recovery success
Iveco has expands its connected services portfolio with a new Stolen Vehicle Assistance solution to support fast and effective recovery in the event of theft.
Lotus reveals Eletre X plug-in hybrid with 217-mile electric range
Lotus is making the move into plug-in hybrids with the debut of the Eletre X PHEV SUV.
UK fleets can slash operating costs by 64% through electrification, EY finds
Fleet electrification could cut operating costs by up to 64% for company cars and 38% for company LCVs, a new study reveals.
Fleet Operations puts salary sacrifice and smarter fleet management in the spotlight at GBFE
Fleet Operations, one of the UK’s leading independent fleet management specialists, will be showcasing its salary sacrifice scheme and demonstrating how fleets can cut costs
European car market drops in January despite BEV boost, Jato reveals
New car registrations fell in January in spite of rising demand for electric vehicles, new data from Jato Dynamics shows.
BYD unleashes Blade Battery 2.0 and 1,500kW chargers for 5-minute refills
BYD has officially unveiled its second-generation Blade Battery and a groundbreaking 1,500kW ‘Flash Charging’ system that can recharge an electric vehicle from 10% to 97%
