electric and hybrid vehicles
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Company Car Reviews 13 May 2021BMW 530e long-term test | running costs work for the right driver
We're testing the facelifted BMW 530e plug-in hybrid for six months.
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Company Car Reviews 13 May 2021Citroen C5 Aircross Hybrid long-term test | it's all about comfort
The new C5 Aircross hybrid marks the start of Citroen's move to have an electric option for every car and van in its range by 2025.
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Company Car Reviews 13 May 2021Peugeot 3008 GT Hybrid4 | long-term test review
Peugeot's 3008 plug-in hybrid exceeds our expectations during a six-month test.
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Electric fleet news 13 May 2021New Volkswagen ID4 entry-level model eligible for plug-in grant
Volkswagen has expanded the ID4 range, with a new entry-level City model eligible for the plug-in car grant (PiCG).
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Electric fleet news 13 May 2021Current UK gigafactory plans ‘will not meet electric vehicle demand’
Domestic car production is under threat in the UK unless more gigafactories are built and battery technology developed, suggests a new report.
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Electric fleet news 13 May 2021Polestar opens test drive hubs on the back of growing demand
Polestar UK is opening a new test drive hub in Milton Keynes and creating semi-permanent sites around the country to meet demand.
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Manufacturer news 12 May 2021Vauxhall Combo-e Life: pricing and specification revealed
Vauxhall has revealed pricing for the new Combo-e Life, a fully electric variant of its Combo Live van-derived people carrier.
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Fleet industry news 11 May 2021Dynamic public sector procurement system opens for electric vehicles
A dynamic purchasing system (DPS) for the procurement of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) has been launched for the public sector by YPO.
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Electric fleet news 11 May 2021Four in 10 fleets plan rapid BEV uptake, says Arval Mobility Observatory
Fleet decision-makers expect around four in 10 of their cars and vans will be fully electric within the next three years, Arval Mobility Observatory has found.
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Electric fleet news 10 May 2021Price parity for electric cars and vans within ‘five years’
Electric cars and vans should be cheaper to make than petrol or diesel vehicles by 2027, with some segments achieving price parity from 2026, research suggests.
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Opinion 10 May 2021Learnings for fleet managers from behavioural research of EV messaging
Caroline Sandall, specialist consultant at LeasePlan UK, highlights the importance of effective communication to encourage drivers to switch to electric.
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Electric fleet news 10 May 2021Ioniq 5 : prices, specification and range
Hyundai has launched the first model in its new brand dedicated to electric vehicles (EVs) – the Ioniq 5.
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Fleet industry news 7 May 2021Time to rethink fleet strategy, says LeasePlan
Now is the “perfect time” for fleet decision-makers to reassess their fleet needs and start electrifying their vehicles.
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Electric fleet news 7 May 2021Osprey Charging installs first Recharge EV charge point at Shell dealer-owned site
Osprey Charging Network has installed its first Shell Recharge EV charge point as part of the fuel company’s aim to develop a nationwide charging network.
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Fleet industry news 7 May 2021
Octopus aiming to shake up the salary sacrifice market
Octopus Electric Vehicles is promising to shake up the salary sacrifice market with the launch of its new electric car leasing service, Electric Dreams.
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Fleet industry news 6 May 2021Covid-19 cements the importance of the car
Company car market to grow significantly after new research reports three-fold increase in drivers wanting to source their next vehicle through their employer.
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Electric fleet news 6 May 2021
24% of decision-makers unaware of EV incentives, says LeasePlan UK
One-quarter of decision-makers are not aware of the financial incentives available for adopting electric vehicles, LeasePlan UK research has found.
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Company Car Reviews 5 May 2021Toyota Highlander first drive | hybrid seven-seater fills a niche
Welcome debut of a seven-seater, but it’s sitting in ‘limbo’.
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Company Car Reviews 5 May 2021Ford Mustang Mach-E first drive | electric muscle car?
It is refined, stylish, well finished and has bags of appeal, deserving consideration on the company choice list.
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Manufacturer news 5 May 2021Genesis to make UK brand debut this summer
Genesis, the luxury arm of Hyundai, will introduce its first models to the UK market this summer.
