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Fleet News has again linked up with Arval to gain exclusive access to the leasing and mobility provider’s annual Arval Mobility Observatory research.

BCA has signed a long-term agreement to develop remarketing activities in Europe for the combined operations of ALD Automotive and LeasePlan.

Businesses are planning to cut eligibility to company car schemes from some roles over the next 12 months, new research suggests.

Chinese new entrant BYD (Build Your Dreams) will make its Company Car in Action (CCIA) 2023 debut next week, with the new Atto 3 all-electric compact SUV.

Latest fleet industry news, including Zoomo expands fleet offering with Urban Arrow e-Cargo bikes and Northgate expands its Scottish operations.

BMW Group UK has announced Matt Collins as its new general manager of corporate sales.

The latest EV industry news includes Allstar boosting UK fleets’ access to rapid and ultra-rapid charging and Fleet Alliance launches new EV readiness tool.

Registrations for new light commercial vehicles reached 25,359 units in May, up 15.3% on last year in the fifth consecutive month of rising demand.

Maria Bengtsson, electric vehicle lead at EY UK, warns that delaying fleet electrification could pose a range of significant challenges and difficulties.

LeasePlan UK has launched a new dashboard timer for its electric vehicle (EV) customers, to help improve wait times and driver communication at public charging stations. 

Fleet and business registrations rose by more than a third in May, with 79,272 company cars registered compared to 58,152 units in May 2022.

The average price of diesel fell by 12p a litre in May – the largest cut ever recorded by the RAC.

Stellantis has celebrated a landmark 1,500,000 Vauxhall Vivaro and its sister vans built at its manufacturing plant in Luton.

As well as publishing new figures for the workplace grant, the Department for Transport (DfT) has also published new data for domestic and on-street funding.

Charge point operator Gridserve says it was unable to sustain current pricing because its cost base had continued to inflate.

Paul Hollick, chair of the AFP, examines how uncertain future RVs for electric vans are proving to be a significant barrier to fleet adoption.

More than a third of companies (36%) have introduced salary sacrifice, according to the latest Fleet200 Strategy Network (FSN) survey.

Webfleet has launched a new telematics solution to help temperature-controlled fleets maintain cargo quality and safety.

Average monthly used light commercial vehicle (LCV) values at BCA continued to climb in April, reaching their highest point since early 2022.

A new ‘Road Duty’ for electric vehicles (EVs) – levied at around 6p per mile (plus VAT) – has been recommended to offset a decline in fuel duty.

A £110 million scrappage scheme will be opened up to more fleets ahead of the launch of London’s expanded ultra-low emission zone (ULEZ).

The gap between the average prices of a litre of petrol and diesel at supermarkets was 9p on May 15, but by Monday (May 29) this had shrunk to 2.5p.

Car, van and truck drivers entering Glasgow's low emission zone in a non-compliant vehicle will be fined from today (Thursday, June 1).

Fetch, a new on-demand car-hailing service using remote-controlled driverless vehicles, has been launched by Imperium Drive.

Venson Automotive Solutions argues that upgrading to larger vehicles could deliver many advantages.

Fleets are being urged to consider accessibility when installing charge points for electric vehicles (EVs) on business premises.

Fleets need to take action to help reduce the number of people killed and seriously injured on UK roads, says Red Corporate Driver Training.

Rivus will continue to provide service, maintenance and repair for Defra's 1,500-strong fleet of commercial vehicles.

The cost of charging an electric vehicle (EV) at home has levelled out, but public charging continues to increase, according to new analysis published by Mina.

Audi has refreshed its A6 and A7 models with revised styling, enhanced specification levels and new pricing.