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Battery electric cars recorded the highest growth, increasing by 58.5% to 65,850 units and a record 3.3% share of all transactions, new figures show.

Car club operators are warning electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming increasingly unaffordable to run and maintain

Nine Flying Spurs have joined a chauffer-driven hotel fleet, with the luxury cars prepared by Mulliner, Bentley's bespoke division.

US President Donald Trump has immediately cut the rate on UK car imports from 27.5% to 10%, while also removing the 25% tariff on UK steel and aluminium.

The new net zero consultancy will help fleets plan and implement their electric vehicle strategies for both vans and cars.

New entrants to the UK car and van market are being added to choice lists by almost a quarter of fleets, according to new research.

Mercedes is now accepting orders for the all-new electric CLA, which offers a range of up to 484 miles.

The Bank of England (BoE) has cut interest rates but warns that inflation will rise before falling back again.

The new app’s launch was confirmed by AFP chair, Paul Hollick, at the fleet trade and training body’s annual conference yesterday.

Jeep has unveiled the next-generation Compass, which moves to a new platform shared with the Peugeot 3008 and Vauxhall Grandland.

Flynt, a Dutch start-up, is planning to launch a new 3.5-tonne electric van in Europe, next year.

Stellantis is offering compensation to customers affected by technical issues with some of its PureTech petrol engines.

Bedeo is warning the Government that the large van sector may fall short of the UK’s zero emission vehicle and net-zero targets without urgent intervention.

Covase has launched a new salary sacrifice solution, Perx, that combines electric vehicles (EVs) with home charging, solar power and battery storage.

New software platform developed for fleets running more than 500 vehicles

Pendragon Vehicle Management has appointed David Jackson as its new commercial director as part of growth plans under new ownership by Lithia UK.

The BVRLA's annual Fleets in Charge Conference on July 2 will explore EV policy ambition and real-world adoption challenges facing the industry.

Royal Mail is deploying two new 19-tonne electric trucks to assess their performance against its existing diesel fleet vehicles.

Artificial intelligence will simplify complex tasks and speed up reporting

The new A6 saloon and Avant e-hybrid Quattro models will be available in the UK with a 299PS powertrain capable of an electric-only driving range of up to 64 miles.

The London Assembly Transport Committee has warned that TfL's fragmented strategy on car clubs is stifling their growth and undermining progress towards key goals.

UK new LCV registrations fell sharply by 14.9% in April, marking the market’s weakest April since 2020.

Digital driving licences could boost fleet efficiency—but success depends on driver awareness and trust, say experts ahead of the Gov.UK Wallet rollout.

A new white paper has set out a strategic framework to help with fleets' decarbonisation plans, highlighting three core operational areas as central to success.

UK’s new car market has suffered its sixth fall in the past seven months, reflecting a fragile economic backdrop and weakened consumer confidence.

Lysara is aiming to grow its integrated electric vehicle charging and parking facilities for commercial fleets across the UK and Europe.

Road safety charity Brake has extended the deadline for entries to its UK Fleet Champions Awards to Friday, May 16.

Grosvenor, the UK’s largest privately-owned contract hire, fleet management and EV salary sacrifice specialist, has unveiled a significant technological leap forward with the introduction of its Advanced Remote Connectivity (ARC) system.

The latest fleet industry news, including Ctrack unveils telematics-enabled accident and repair solution and System Edström launches new in-port service racking solution.

Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), examines why Government incentives are required for fleets to adopt electric vans.