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Vans with an internal combustion engine will be allowed to be sold until 2035, alongside full hybrids and plug-in hybrid light commercial vehicles.

Figures suggest use of the fuel in the UK has increased from 8 million litres in 2019 to about 699 million litres in 2024.

Downtime, due to vehicles awaiting repair, is a growing problem for fleets, according to 2025’s Arval Mobility Observatory Fleet and Mobility Barometer.

Corporate property manager Tony Stevens replaces Dale Eynon as head of the 5,000-strong vehicle fleet.

RAC analysis of figures suggest that 3% of England’s 183,054-mile council-run road network received any form of road maintenance in the past financial year.

With manufacturers facing 25% tariffs on US imports, data from Jato Dynamics reveals that 16.1 million new light vehicles were sold in the US in 2024.

The latest industry appointments, including AA Business Services appoints new head of B2B connected car and European relations.

Adam Rodgers, global business development director at Easee, examines the multiple benefits of workplace charging for electric vehicles.

Called Operation Tramline, officers from 35 police forces have used the plain white National Highways HGVs since the initiative was first launched in 2015.

It has re-launched its digital fuel card, FuelTapp, to mitigate fuel fraud and reduce the time it takes for drivers to get an account set up.

UK Vehicle Data has re-launched as Vehicle Data Global to reflect its expansion and enhanced global vehicle data capabilities.

It is conducting the trials with MAN, with the aim of introducing heavy-duty electric trucks later this year.

Vertas has reduced its carbon emissions by more than half and saved £318,000, after employing telematics from Trakm8 on its fleet.

Mixed reaction from industry to ZEV mandate changes announced by the Government.

The Silvertown tunnel has been opened with new charges applying to drivers using the new Thames crossing and the Blackwall Tunnel.

Research was based on 8,300 battery health certificates for used EVs from 30 different brands sold by Arval.

The UK's motor finance industry must wait until the summer to hear whether the Supreme Court will overturn a decision that could cost them billions of pounds.

Jaguar Land Rover has ‘paused’ shipments to the US, as it considers how to address “the new trading terms” of tariffs on UK automotive.

They are part of a raft of changes to the zero emission vehicle mandate, following a consultation launched last year.

The boss of Kwik Fit says that he expects the increase in employer’s national insurance to impact prices and hiring.

Registrations of new pick-ups increased by a massive 40.6% in March, as canny fleets adopted vehicles ahead of new company car tax rules taking effect.

Tarmac aims to accelerate the construction sector’s shift to zero emission vehicles with the launch of its eMixer Discovery Programme. 

Pretium has launched a new four-year framework, offering a full mobility solution for vehicle hire, maintenance and fleet management services. 

Overall, the new car market rose by 12.4% year-on-year, with 357,103 units registered, according new figures from the SMMT.

An action plan is vital, experts urge, with almost 60% of conference delegates attacked within the past two years.

Charging hubs – defined as six or more rapid or ultra-rapid devices at a single location – show the highest growth on the UK’s public charging network.

Academics also suggest policymakers could increase taxes for heavier cars and that local authorities could adjust parking policies to charge higher fees.

When will hydrogen cars become viable for fleets? Simon Staton, client management director at Venson Automotive Solutions, cuts through the jargon to answer the question.

The latest electric fleet news, including charge point operators unite to create Europe's ‘largest’ public charging network.

Open letter calling for urgent measures has been signed by more than 25 organisations, including fleets, rental firms, leasing companies and trade bodies.