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Shared expertise and wider operational support will unlock new growth opportunities, says Hannah Wilcox, CEO of Activate Group.

SMMT registration figures show that 47,354 BEVs were registered last month, taking the total for the first six months of the year to 167,096.

Green TV EV campaign manager Daveena Saranna has become the youngest winner of the prestigious Barbara Cox Woman of the Year title.

Vauxhall has launched a number of business contract hire offers across eight key LCV models in Combo, Vivaro and Movano ranges, with both diesel and electric models.

Stellantis plans to accelerate growth in its in-house factory-fit conversions operation CustomFit, which it introduced in September last year.

A vehicle repair company has been fined for health and safety failings after a car fell on a mechanic who was on his break.

New powers should be given to local authorities to limit disruption and congestion caused by street works, according to the Transport Committee.

Calum James has been named as the general manager of Farizon UK by Jameel Motors UK and will take up his new role with immediate effect.

Charging hubs – defined as six or more rapid or ultra-rapid devices at a single location – continue to show the highest growth, according to new Zapmap statistics.

The most popular electric vehicles in quarter two have been revealed, according to new data from Octopus Electric Vehicles.

A new full electric Luton van from Stellantis has been put on hold for the UK until some final specification elements have been ironed out.

Chinese newcomer Changan has appointed experienced fleet leader Richard Chamberlain as its head of fleet

Prohire has entered administration and ceased trading with approximately 80 staff losing their jobs.

Scania GB is continuing on the acquisition trail with a deal to buy its franchise partner TruckEast for an undisclosed sum.

Three months of falling fuel prices have come to an end after increased tensions in the Middle East have pushed up the cost of diesel and petrol in June.

Novuna Vehicle Solutions has signed a five-year deal with Fleet Procure to adopt its StockManager platform to handle tactical campaign stock.

Technology specialist Lightfoot has signed a partnership with Drax Electric Vehicles to support fleets with their transition to electrification.

Microlise has signed a deal with digital freight marketplace HaulageHub to help hauliers reduce emissions caused by "empty running".

Tailgating contributes to over 140 deaths or serious injuries each year, prompting a new National Highways campaign urging drivers to keep a safe distance.

A significant nuance in supply and demand dynamics is affecting retail prices, particularly among younger vehicles, according to Auto Trader.

The use of fleet telematics data is predicted to grow significantly over the next three years, according to the latest Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer.

Geely Auto Group has introduced the Geely EX5 as the debut model for its new brand in the UK.

Sam Levy, regional sales director for the UK & Ireland at Easee, explains how smart energy management technologies are emerging as essential tools to optimise EV charging, minimise costs and future-proof fleet operations while providing stability to the energy grid.

Using data from more than three million electric vehicle trips, Geotab has compared how temperature and speed affect energy use in electric cars and vans.

After 13 years at JLR, Jago is named new general manager, fleet and business at BMW Group UK.

The electric-hybrid TX vehicles have joined the patient transport service for hospitals in the Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.

Sussex Police has appointed Drivetech as its sole suppllier to deliver driver offender re-education courses.

A record-breaking fine has been imposed on a fleet for repeated overloading offences, following a hearing at Bristol Magistrates’ Court.

Zemo Partnership has launched a new scheme to provide fleets with verified data on greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions from the use of renewable fuels.

Plug Me In has launched a new bundled fleet electrification package that it says has been designed to simplify the transition to electric vehicles (EVs).