Adjusting to the end of the petrol and diesel era will be the biggest challenge facing fleets during the next three years, according to new research. The 2026 Arval Fleet and Mobility Observatory reveals 38% of businesses surveyed believe adapting to restrictive public policies on use of internal combustion engined (ICE) vehicles is an issue – up from 32% … [Read more...]
Iran War fuels switch to EVs
More than nine out of 10 dealers (92%) say events such as the war in Iran make more car buyers think about switching to electric. May’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows 67% believe potential buyers are aware fuelling an electric car is potentially much cheaper than petrol or diesel, 57% that the sheer speed of fuel price rises is a factor and 21% that the … [Read more...]
Fleet downtime hits six years low, says Epyx
Fleet downtime has fallen to its best level since before the pandemic, suggests new data from epyx. Figures for first quarter of 2026 show the length of time fleet vehicles are spending off-the-road while undergoing maintenance or repair dropped to 1.46 days in January, 1.47 in February and 1.53 in March. These are the three lowest monthly numbers recorded … [Read more...]
Chinese brands leading new entrants into fleets
More than one in four fleets (26%) have added cars from new entrants to their choice lists, according to new research. The 2026 Arval Fleet and Mobility Observatory also shows 21% are considering adding them in the future, while 23% are waiting until these manufacturers become more established. Just 12% indicate they will not be using these vehicles and … [Read more...]
Land Rover Discovery slated by owners
The Land Rover Discovery is the UK’s most unreliable used car, says Warrantywise. The warranty provider has released the results of its annual Reliability Index, which sees the firm ranking used cars in several key areas, reports Car Dealer magazine. A sample of 250 vehicles were judged on request frequency, average vehicle age at time of fault, average … [Read more...]
Fuel theft rising, say fleet managers
Some major fleets are reporting fuel theft is proving a limited issue in locations where criminal gangs also often strip vehicles of parts, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. A meeting of the industry body’s Mega Fleets Committee, representing its largest vehicle operators, heard the fleet managers experiencing these issues suspect the same … [Read more...]
Businesses optimistic for fleet growth
Businesses are becoming more optimistic about the potential for car and van fleet growth, according to new research. The 2026 Arval Fleet and Mobility Observatory shows 33% are predicting a rise in vehicle numbers during the next three years – up from 28% in 2025. However, there has also been an increase in the percentage who believe their fleet size will … [Read more...]
Anxiety over Land Rover and Range Rover
Buying a car is typically seen as an exciting milestone but for many drivers, some vehicles come with unexpected emotional cost. The performance car insurance experts at Norton Insurance Brokers analysed hundreds of discussions across Reddit driver communities and the findings have revealed that certain brands and models are associated with ownership … [Read more...]
Fleets’ concerned by “over the air” updates
“Concerning” over the air software updates that reduce the capabilities of company cars and vans are being questioned by the Association of Fleet Professionals. At the most recent meeting of the industry body’s Megafleets Committee – consisting of some of the UK’s largest car and van operators – the legality and ethics of downgrading vehicles already in … [Read more...]
Toyota RAV4 newcomers revealed
Toyota has given details of the pricing and model range for the all-new sixth generation RAV4, the latest evolution of its globally successful SUV. Introduced with new Toyota plug-in hybrid technology that will deliver up to 85 miles all-electric driving, the all-new RAV4 emphasises Toyota’s multipath approach towards achieving carbon neutrality, giving … [Read more...]
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