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The fleet and leasing sector along with the wider automotive industry has broadly welcomed the Government’s new electric car grant.

A new electric car grant – worth up to £3,750 off a new battery electric vehicle – has been confirmed by the Government.

Hyundai is expanding its Ioniq electric car line-up with the introduction of a new three-row SUV.

The Government has announced a £2.5 billion spending package for the UK automotive industry to boost zero-emission vehicle production over the next decade.

Peugeot is now accepting orders for the Dual Motor versions of its E-3008 and E-5008 electric SUVs.

A surge in the temperature-controlled LCV specialist’s output follows substantial investment in its plant, premises and people.

Six fully electric Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 trucks will replace diesel-powered vehicles within XPO Logistics’ core distribution fleet for PepsiCo.

It has also officially launched ‘First Charge’, the new identity for its growing, shared-charging initiative.

A consultation on a new Private Parking Code of Practice, which aims to create a fairer, more transparent system, has been launched.

The Government says it will make buying an electric vehicle cheaper ahead of an expected re-launch of the plug-in car grant scheme.

Government commits £30m to depot charging, £25m for people without off-street parking and £8m to power electric ambulances and medical fleets.

Attending fleet managers and decision-makers will have access to exclusive learning and networking opportunities at this year's Fleet & Mobility Live show.

Almost half of employees who use their private car for business-related journeys do not recall having had their driving licence checked by their employer.

MG has unveiled two new executive models as part of an expanded line-up that takes it into new segments.

Logistics UK has extended its deadline for entries for the Logistics Awards 2025 to 5pm on Friday, July 18.

New EV charging company Source has agreed a deal with Paua to enable its customers to use Source's charging hubs and secure an exclusive discount.

A coalition of more than 30 companies has written to the Government emphasising the need for urgent action to support the used battery electric vehicle market.

A £1 million investment from BeEV will provide 18 charging bays in Telford Centre for electric car drivers.

Zenith will work with Recell Store to develop a solution for the safe and sustainable disposal of fleet damaged and end-of-life EV batteries.

Chery has unveiled its debut model - the Tiggo 8 - at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, ahead of the car's official launch later this year.

It was hoped that the Government would allow Earned Recognition accredited operators to perform annual vehicle tests, through ‘delegated testing’.

Stellantis has extended the warranty for its 1.5-litre BlueHDI diesel engine, to address issues related to the timing chain.

Fleet professionals could learn a lot from today’s sixth formers about the future of fleet, says Simon Staton, client management director at Venson Automotive Solutions.

Stellantis is pulling back from hydrogen as a fuelling option for its light commercial vehicles

Drivers have rated the M1 as England’s worst motorway in an annual survey from the independent watchdog, Transport Focus.

Private parking companies issued a record 14.4 million tickets to drivers in a single year, new Government data suggests.

EV payment specialist, Paythru, has redrafted a charter to offer practical advice on how to improve EV charging payments.

Zapmap has launched a new charging payment card for electric vehicles (EVs), giving drivers access to tens of thousands of charge points.

The latest fleet industry news, including Licence Check adds new supplier management feature to Davis Fleet and the AFP confirms its third annual AFP Expo.

Denbighshire County Council has developed in-house EV training, enabling its staff to maximise their efficiency with new zero-emission vehicles in its fleet.