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The UK is on track to meet 300,000 charge point installations by 2030, but the Government spending watchdog said there is still a regional divide.

Toyota has unveiled its all-new battery electric compact SUV, the Urban Cruiser, which will come with 49kWh and 61kWh battery options.

Fleets are being advised that the M20 will be closed between Maidstone and Ashford overnight on Sunday.

RCM Saga has announced the acquisition of Motus Truck and Van, the Mercedes-Benz Truck and Van division of Motus Group (UK).

Red Training is expecting more truck drivers to be attracted to the UK due to revisions to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) system.

Day’s Fleet has partnered with Motor Assist in a multi-year agreement to enhance its accident management operations.   

Overcapacity of lithium-ion cell production has seen prices for EV batteries drop by 20% to £90 per kilowatt-hour.

Thrifty's new rental brand Switch has launched a flexible mobility service with contracts for cars and vans starting from one month.

EDF is offering £200 cashback to anyone who signs up to its Pod Point Plug & Power tariff before December 26.

GM has scrapped plans to develop a self-driving taxi business and is restructuring its approach to the development of advanced driver assistance systems.

The latest industry news, including Fleet Alliance achieves carbon neutral status and FixMyCar launches new approved garage network.

The latest industry appointments, including Tracey Mortimer appointed managing director of Continental Tyre Group UK and Ireland.

Citroen has revealed updated versions of the C4 and C4X at the Paris Motor Show.

Fleets want a speedy resolution to a consultation on the zero emission vehicle mandate with it impacting the availability of ICE vehicles.

Manufacturer pledges "we are here for the long term" after announcing LCV with a combined range of up to 225 miles and a payload of up to 1.3 tonnes.

A roadmap setting out the policies required to deliver net zero transport and transform UK industry has been published by the Zemo Partnership.

Shocking new figures from the RAC have revealed the widespread illegal use of mobile phones behind the wheel by young drivers.

London is the UK’s van theft capital, with October being a peak month for van-related theft, new research suggests.

Government acknowledges impact of used EV values on the vehicle leasing industry and vows to work with the sector to address concerns.

Survey from Venson Automotive Solutions reveals level of support for Government to stop vehicles parking on the pavement.

Electric vehicle premiums most at risk, says Auto Trader’s Rachael Jones

Volkswagen Group partnership with Echoes allows for seamless connection of multiple brands for better fleet management.

With Britain’s roads getting busier, drivers have admitted to employing hazardous manoeuvres to avoid delays to their journeys, new research suggests.

More than 400,000 drivers a year in London already hit with fines for entering School Streets.

Fleets looking to transition to electric vehicles are being urged to consider infrared heating, which saves energy, cost and weight.

Polestar has expanded the line-up for the Polestar 3, its second fully electric model.

Lee O’Neill, from Venson Automotive Solutions, asks if the market will be SMR-ready as hydrogen becomes more mainstream.

The average cost of charging an electric vehicle at home has fallen by 15% this year, to 24p per kWh, the lowest since 2021, new research suggests.

The deadline to register a claim against truck manufacturers found to have broken competition rules has been extended.

More than four-fifths of recorded motoring offences were for speeding, up 10% on the previous year.