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Rory Mackinnon, sales director at Holman, examines how the market will change and how fleets will need to adapt.

Southern Water is replacing a third of its engineering fleet, with more than 300 new vans – the majority of which will have solar panels fitted.

Dribe, a car subscription service currently operating in Denmark, is aiming to launch in the UK through a partnership with a British car distributor.

Fleets are becoming increasingly frustrated with falling customer service levels for new vehicle deliveries, according to the latest Fleet News at 10.

Fleets are complaining of a fall in delivery standards, with EVs arriving with little charge and ICE cars with only a small amount of fuel.

The force has taken delivery of 100 new Škodas to be used across a range of functions, from neighbourhood and roads policing units to driver training.

Quest Waste Management has chosen the Toyota Corolla Commercial van to join its fleet as it switches from diesel-powered vehicles to hybrid electric technology.

The latest commercial fleet industry news, including the Welch Group joins zero-emission HGV consortium and Mercedes-Benz eVito added to Europcar fleet.

Liquid Fleet has reported an upturn in customers addressing grey fleet issues by onboarding short-term lease cars as part of a pool car arrangement.

February saw a decline in registrations of battery electric vans weighing up to 3.5 tonnes, taking a 4.7% market share, down from 5.5% a year ago.

Tesco has deployed the first of 151 electric Iveco eDaily chassis cabs as it strives to decarbonise its fleet operations.

Flakt Group is employing a total cost of ownership approach to overhaul its company car and van policy with the appointment of Ogilvie Fleet.

An order for 650 ID Buzz Cargo vans from Mitie is one of the largest fleet deals to date for the electric vehicle (EV), says Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.

The latest commercial fleet industry news, including XPO Logistics expands longer semi-trailer fleet and Ford’s mental health campaign ‘transforms lives’.

Lex Autolease will use Nexus Vehicle Rental’s rental management platform Iris to streamline its short-term rental provision.

Europcar has launched a new solution for one or two-year van rental, with the price capped for a third year if required.

The first two Scania P320 trucks from a fleet of 16 on order have joined the Wickes fleet to help drive the expansion of its delivery service.

The latest industry news, including Weybridge Isuzu strikes a fleet deal with British Airways and Michelin Connected Fleet signs four-year deal with Scottish Water.

A commercial fleet operator has made the switch to all-electric vehicles with the world’s largest handover of Volkswagen ID Buzz Cargo electric vans.

A fleet of all-electric Nissan Townstar vans has joined a busy NHS trust in Yorkshire, with range a deciding factor in their adoption.

Lee O’Neill, operations director at Venson Automotive Solutions, explains how fleets should best navigate procuring their vans.

Van conversion specialist SM UK has delivered high-spec conversions for Zenith’s LCV and HGV repair and servicing vehicles.

Bentley Motors is renewing its First Response Team fleet, with new fully electric vehicles (EVs) being adopted by the business.

Citizen has ordered more than 80 vans from Nissan saying that pricing, specification and great customer service helped secure the deal.

The BVRLA’s latest Industry Outlook report issues warning of a potential hike in lease rentals for electric vehicles.

Paul Lawrence, managing director of AddSecure for the UK, North America and Australia, examines changes to vehicle design and safety regulations for HGVs.

NHS Shared Business Services has launched a new sustainable transport procurement framework designed to support the NHS in cutting carbon emissions.

Renault Trucks has struck a fleet deal to supply 24 new T520 6x2 tractor units.

Wales and West Utilities has awarded Zenith a three-year contract to provide commercial fleet management services.

The latest commercial fleet industry news, including Webfleet research reveals traffic congestion ‘biggest concern’ for van drivers and Microlise awards launch.

Fleet decision-makers have been urged to get a grip on their data if they want to drive efficiencies and cut costs.

London full fibre broadband provider, G Network, has purchased 100 electric vans from Harris Maxus.

A post-pandemic growth in working from home has resulted in almost one in four fleets expecting to lengthen company car lease contracts, new research reveals.

Alphabet has delivered six new light commercial vehicles with an eye-catching livery to English Heritage.

Fleet demand for electric vans demand has risen year-on-year, but SMMT cuts outlook for full-year market share.

Fleet and business registrations continue to dominate the new car market, with the latest sales figures showing a 59% market share.

Working with National Highways and Driving for Better Business, a new vehicle compliance scheme has been launched by risk management firm CHAS.

The Herd Group is aligning its portfolio of fleet solutions under the new name of Herd Synergy, following its move to an employee ownership trust.

Altrad has ordered 150 light commercial vehicles from Ford, with the first replacement vans joining its fleet.

New automotive entrants from China should be carefully assessed by fleets before committing to their vehicles, FleetCheck is warning.