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Sheena Patel, director and EV sector specialist at Vendigital, examines how the push to invest in green plant and machinery is intensifying.

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has again joined Fleet & Mobility Live as a premium associate partner and will be offering free fleet management advice to show visitors

Growth in the month was driven by easing supply chain challenges and ongoing demand from overseas markets.

The latest deals struck with fleets, including Evri orders 139 more box van trailers and SQS is taking delivery of 25 new Isuzu trucks.

Vauxhall reveals where demand exists for residential on-street charging as research suggests half of councils do not have on-street charging strategy.

The latest industry appointments, including Prohire names new chief financial officer and Asset Alliance Group appoints a new commercial director.

Car production in the UK took a hit in July, falling by 14.4% as model changeovers and supply chain constraints restricted output.

Pre-tax profits for vehicle leasing company Lex Autolease have plummeted by more than £400m, according to newly-filed accounts.

Smart will expand its electric car line-up with the new #5 SUV.

Mercedes-Benz has given the EQE saloon a refreshed powertrain line up, boosting the car's range and performance.

Used battery electric vehicles continue to interest retailers, with an improvement in auction conversion rates.

Plans to build local facilities are being accelerated by Chinese car manufacturers to localise supply chains with various EV tariffs being imposed.

Average values have been under pressure since Q2, with a large supply of standard model vans creating significant market pressure.

Skyports Drone Services and Royal Mail have extended trails of a drone delivery service in Orkey until at least February 2026.

The UK’s biggest fuel retailers are being urged by the RAC to cut fuel prices at the pumps to reflect a steady drop in wholesale costs.

MG has revealed the new ZS SUV, which is set to arrive on UK roads before the end of the year.

VW has added a performance-focused range-topping GTX Performance variant to the ID3 line-up.

Vauxhall has confirmed pricing for the Frontera, its new compact SUV.

October's Budget is going to be “painful”, the PM has warned, with people having to accept “short-term pain for long-term good”.

It is the first time in recent memory that the M62, which carries around 120,000 vehicles a day, has been closed for a whole weekend for planned work.

Manheim Auction Services, part of Cox Automotive, is investing a seven-figure sum to create a super centre in Gloucester.

A wood recycling company has been fined after one of its directors was killed when he was struck by a JCB.

While the proportion of van drivers checking their phones has fallen, those van drivers flouting the law risk six penalty points and a £200 fine if caught.

EV drivers can obtain even cheaper prices with special EV tariffs if they plug-in at off-peak times, typically overnight.

National Highways has signed a three-year, full fleet management contract with Holman, after its previous provider went into administration.

The proportion of fully electric company cars has fallen, while petrol and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles have grabbed market share.

Many suppliers are seeing reduced levels of OEM investment and shrinking manufacturing capacity.

An update on a major project which uses artificial intelligence to control traffic lights to reduce congestion and air pollution will be given at this year’s Fleet & Mobility Live.

Cupra is now accepting orders for its new electric SUV, the Tavascan.

Leading Chinese carmaker BYD and revitalised French OEM Renault are the latest manufacturers to confirm attendance at Fleet & Mobility Live.