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The 1,100-strong fleet of diesel vans and company cars will be transitioned to electric and plug-in hybrid models.

Chery International – parent company of of Chinese car brands Omoda and Jaecoo – will be entering the UK market under its own brand this summer.

Seven Isuzu D-Max DL20 pick-up trucks have been supplied to Burflex Scaffolding by Livingstone Motor Group.

Vauxhall will continue to be the Stellantis ‘van brand champion’ in the UK, according to Anne Abboud, head of Stellantis Pro One.

UK’s electric vehicle future hangs in the balance, with used values “falling relentlessly”, costing the fleet and leasing sector dear, says the BVRLA.

Hundreds of former and current BCA drivers look set to be compensated after securing a major victory in their long-running fight for workers’ rights.

Almost half of the employers offering car allowances do not know how the money is being spent, raising concerns over the condition of grey fleet vehicles.

Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), examines how the value of fleet managers is becoming much more widely recognised.

BP Pulse has confirmed it has withdrawn from the workplace charging market to focus on its charging hubs and rapid charger network across the UK.

Amid a tough economic environment and weak business confidence to invest in fleet renewal, the UK’s new LCV market continues to perform poorly.

Hungarian software business Volteum is ready to expand its electrification services to more UK fleets after completing a successful trial with Royal Mail.

Shared expertise and wider operational support will unlock new growth opportunities, says Hannah Wilcox, CEO of Activate Group.

SMMT registration figures show that 47,354 BEVs were registered last month, taking the total for the first six months of the year to 167,096.

Green TV EV campaign manager Daveena Saranna has become the youngest winner of the prestigious Barbara Cox Woman of the Year title.

Vauxhall has launched a number of business contract hire offers across eight key LCV models in Combo, Vivaro and Movano ranges, with both diesel and electric models.

Stellantis plans to accelerate growth in its in-house factory-fit conversions operation CustomFit, which it introduced in September last year.

A vehicle repair company has been fined for health and safety failings after a car fell on a mechanic who was on his break.

New powers should be given to local authorities to limit disruption and congestion caused by street works, according to the Transport Committee.

Calum James has been named as the general manager of Farizon UK by Jameel Motors UK and will take up his new role with immediate effect.

Charging hubs – defined as six or more rapid or ultra-rapid devices at a single location – continue to show the highest growth, according to new Zapmap statistics.

The most popular electric vehicles in quarter two have been revealed, according to new data from Octopus Electric Vehicles.

A new full electric Luton van from Stellantis has been put on hold for the UK until some final specification elements have been ironed out.

Chinese newcomer Changan has appointed experienced fleet leader Richard Chamberlain as its head of fleet

Prohire has entered administration and ceased trading with approximately 80 staff losing their jobs.

Scania GB is continuing on the acquisition trail with a deal to buy its franchise partner TruckEast for an undisclosed sum.

Three months of falling fuel prices have come to an end after increased tensions in the Middle East have pushed up the cost of diesel and petrol in June.

Novuna Vehicle Solutions has signed a five-year deal with Fleet Procure to adopt its StockManager platform to handle tactical campaign stock.

Technology specialist Lightfoot has signed a partnership with Drax Electric Vehicles to support fleets with their transition to electrification.

Microlise has signed a deal with digital freight marketplace HaulageHub to help hauliers reduce emissions caused by "empty running".

Tailgating contributes to over 140 deaths or serious injuries each year, prompting a new National Highways campaign urging drivers to keep a safe distance.