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Among the new hires are a new network operations director at Renault UK and director of product at Close Brothers Motor Finance.

Lisa Conibear, global commercial director at Zoomo, discusses the the rise of e-bikes in UK and why now is the right time to make e-bike safety a priority.

The April edition of Fleet News is packed with exclusive interviews, best practice and insight, and a 25-page guide to electric vehicles (EVs).

Mobility provider AAM Group has launched a new company to address and resolve the supply challenges presented by current vehicle shortages.

Used vans failed to reach their guide prices at auction, last month, as an influx of stock provided trade buyers with more choice.

Polestar has applied a suite of updates to the Polestar 2 for 2023, boosting the range and charging speed on Standard Range Single Motor variants.

Disrespectful drivers could be fined for revving engines and using illegal exhausts thanks to new technology which will be trialled in England and Wales.

A third of car owners who have joined a car club have got rid of at least one vehicle since joining, according to a new survey.

RAC research suggests it will be the highest number since 2016.

CV production was up by 57% in the first quarter of 2022, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

The first phase of the roll-out will see up to an additional 4,000 charge points at sites in Germany and the UK over the next 24 months.

Almost 100,000 fewer cars produced by UK manufacturers in Q1, compared to the same period last year.

New legislation to govern the use of e-scooters will be introduced, the transport secretary, Grant Shapps, has told MPs.

Record diesel prices and rapidly rising wages for drivers are taking their toll on UK hauliers, new analysis suggests.

A new white paper from Venson Automotive Solutions explores the current green alternatives to electric vehicles (EVs) and how they work in the real world.

However, the research from Total Motion shows that SMR costs for electric vehicles are approximately 27% lower than that of a petrol or diesel car.

Pressure on fleet costs is being felt across a wide range of areas, including fuel, vehicle acquisition, insurance and service, maintenance and repair (SMR).

Calor has improved driver safety and efficiency of its fleet of 550 vehicles since the adoption of Trakm8’s fleet management software.

Sopp+Sopp has teamed up with video telematics company VisionTrack to launch an auto first notice of loss (FNOL) service for commercial fleets.

Five individuals have been recognised for their contributions to the industry at the latest British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) annual dinner.

A suggestion to relax the frequency of MOTs to help counter the cost-of-living crisis has been criticised by the AA.

Fleets are facing a wide range of problems caused by a shortage in short-term rental vehicles, says the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).

Around one third of all cars on leased fleets have been extended which has continued to keep the market short of supply in Q1, reports Aston Barclay.

However, the newly published figures from HMRC show that they were down on the £27.6bn collected before the pandemic.

The founder and former CEO of Chargemaster, David Martell, has launched a mass market home charger, the Evios One.

Volvo Cars has taken a strategic minority stake in Carwow through the Volvo Cars Tech Fund, its venture capital arm.

The funding package from Paragon SME Lending will help expand its fleet, including the addition of electric vans.

Campaigners are calling for e-scooters to be legalised across the UK to improve safety.

Volta Trucks has unveiled new 7.5-tonne and 12-tonne variants of the Zero electric truck.