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Audi has launched a new charging service to replace the existing e-Tron Charging Service.

The used LCV market saw a price increase during November, as demand grew steadily for vehicles to service the online shopping and home delivery sector in the run-up to Christmas.

Mitie has welcomed the 3,000th electric vehicle (EV) to its fleet, which puts it on course to switch its fleet to zero emission vehicles by the end of 2025.

Fuel prices are at a record high this Christmas, with drivers paying 27p per litre more for diesel than they did last year.

Skoda has expanded the model line-up for the coupe version of its electric Enyaq model.

Fastned has become the latest electric vehicle (EV) charging network to go live on Zap-Pay.

ATS Euromaster has provided tyres to charity Nadiya and community group Help Ukraine BAMK UK to support a convoy providing urgently required medics to Ukraine.

Toyota has invested in its UK engine plant to support the production of a new fifth-generation hybrid engine.

A consultation has been launched on proposed changes to how Traffic Commissioners apply the law when regulating the commercial fleet industry.

Polestar UK has opened a new head office at Bicester Heritage to support its operational needs.

Renault Group’s Mobilize Financial Services has launched Lease&Co, a new leasing subsidiary that will specialise in flexible, use-based contracts.

Long lead times for new cars and vans is expected to continue into the second part of 2023, says Alphabet in its annual fleet report.

Eric Wright Group has officially handed over its 100th electric fleet vehicle.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has opened a third branch in Penarth Road, Cardiff.

Used car values averaged £8,492 at BCA in November 2022, down by £331 or 3.8% compared to October.

Arval UK’s medium-term rental fleet product – Arval Flex – has grown by more than 50% due to increased demand in the past year.

Improved access to data-driven evidence is key to building the right electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, according to a new Government report.

Fleet managers are facing a ‘perfect storm’ of ageing vehicles and grey fleet maintenance spend avoidance in 2023, says Prestige Fleet Servicing.

Fastned and MFG EV Power have taken joint first place in Zap-Map’s annual EV charging network ranking.

Driving with worn tyres in winter could be more dangerous than drink driving, when it comes to the impact on stopping distance, a new study has found.

New research from Direct Line Motor Insurance has revealed that 1,156 people under the age of 18 have been charged with vehicle theft in the past three years.

Hiyacar are launching a new partnership with Norfolk Community Health & Care NHS Trust (NCH&C) to help reduce its cost base.

RAW Charging is offering free charging across the network and UK Power Networks has worked with Motor Fuel Group to speed up the provision of charge points.

Stellantis has come under fire for demanding early registration of, and up-front payments for, vehicles that might not be delivered for months.

Drivers of electric vehicles (EVs) can boost their battery range by up to 10% when using EV-specific tyres, says Michelin.

Journey times over the Christmas period will be 14% longer than last year as almost 20 million trips are made by motorists this week.

UK businesses need a financial incentive from the Government to kickstart the adoption of electric vans, according to the Association of Fleet Professionals.

Several changes have been introduced regarding electric vehicles (EVs), including the requirement for them to have a full charge at the point of collection.