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Government plans to replace street works licences with permits to make it easier, cheaper and faster to install chargers on public roads and streets.

Fiat has announced changes to its UK management team to support the 2025 launch of new models to its range.

Fleets are being warned about drowsy driving, with more than 430 people killed or seriously injured, and 1,276 collisions, linked to tiredness in 2023.

Point S UK has unveiled ambitious plans to build the country’s largest independent automotive service network by 2035.

Radius Vehicle Solutions GB has secured a contract to provide Fleet Assist customers with a range of SMR services in a multi-year agreement.

Vehicles fitted with Lightfoot devices covered a record one billion miles in 2024 - the first time this milestone has been hit in a calendar year.

With fleets playing an increasingly high-profile part in corporate life, AFP chair Paul Hollick says its annual conference will reflect this changing dynamic.

Cox Automotive is seeking nominations for its annual Barbara Cox “Woman of the Year” Award 2025.

A consortium of five industry partners has completed the UK's latest autonomous driving research project – evolvAD - the most rigorous ever in the country.

Kinto UK has struck a four-year commercial fleet management deal with grounds maintenance service provider Idverde.

Police across the UK have uncovered and closed down 60 illegal ‘chop shops’ in the last year, resulting in 144 arrests. 

Some fleet operators are considering new replacement cycles as a result of impending tax changes, according to Mercia Fleet Management.

Increasing demands in data security and interfacing are seeing fleets move away from legacy software as fleets hit "tipping point".

Used light commercial vehicle (LCV) values have increased sharply since the start of the year, driving confidence in the market.

Cummins has developed a new hydrogen combustion engine for commercial vehicles in partnership with key technology partners.

Innovate UK has confirmed the locations for a new network of 54 electric HGV charging hubs that will be rolled out across the UK.

Air quality across London has improved in the last year, following the expansion of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ).

Used BEV sales are rising, with stabilising prices reflecting growing consumer demand and market maturity.

Epyx has now started piloting the next-generation of its 1link Service Network platform with a small number of core fleet customers.

Businesses need to move beyond ‘superficial’ diversity and inclusion initiatives as progress has stagnated recently, according to Deloitte.

Government scraps Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL), with 60% of motorists backing the decision, favouring education and training over restrictions.

The ‘most reliable’ light commercial vehicles have been identified according to their claim rate.

Multiple cost pressures have forced Schmitz Cargobull, a semi-trailer manufacturer, to increase all of its vehicle prices between 3-5%.

Sandall-Mansergh, who joined Alphabet in 2022, was nominated as a stand-out performer in the Decarbonisation Driver category.

The company behind the Formula E electric racing series is offering a new electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme to over 200 of its eligible employees.

The 13 local authorities receiving the funding are expected to deliver more than 16,000 electric vehicle charge points.

Fleets will be relieved to hear that transitional arrangements will remain in place for double cab pick-up trucks reallocated to a new driver.

The majority of UK fleets are reliant on residential charging to make the switch to EVs, while over one-fifth cite lack of infrastructure as a major barrier.

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