A video designed to help first time electric company car drivers adapt to their new vehicle safely has been created by Arval UK. It highlights five key areas: adjusting to the quicker acceleration of electric cars; understanding how to use regenerative braking; considering the need for longer stopping distances; exercising additional caution due to the … [Read more...]
Octopus Fleet spreads its power tentacles
The UK’s shift to cheap, clean transport got a major boost with the launch of ‘Octopus Fleet’ – the one-stop shop for all businesses looking to electrify their fleet operations with ease. Whether businesses are just getting started with EVs or already going full throttle, Octopus Fleet offers the ultimate mix-and-match of smart solutions – from fleet … [Read more...]
FCA reportedly caving in to car makers over loans
Motorists hoping for big payouts for financial mis-selling by major car makers' associated arms look like losing out after all. Media reports this week indicated the Financial Conduct Authority has come down on the side of the car makers' finance providers and big banks to reject payments to customers. Under the plan said to be going through final stages … [Read more...]
Businesses leasing more EVs
Almost half (49.16%) of new cars, vans and trucks added to epyx’s 1link Service Network in December were battery electric vehicles (BEVs) – the highest percentage yet recorded. The company says the figure is a useful representation of current fleet acquisition, with the platform supporting service, maintenance and repair (SMR) management for 4.9 million UK … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Skywell BE11 LR
Competition in the UK car market is tough, very tough, and Chinese brand Skywell is ramping up the challenge. Introduced early 2025, it quickly realised it had to raise its game and this year intensified its sales drive with better driver technology, improved comfort and lower prices helped by ev-grants and importer discounts. There are under 20 UK … [Read more...]
Cybercrime increasing threat to dealers
Specific weaknesses place the remarketing sector under increased threat from cybercrime, Vehicle Remarketing Association members heard at their first meeting of 2026. Mark Rodbert, CEO at idax Software, explained that rapid staff turnover in environments such as dealerships made it challenging to create a cybersecurity-aware culture, while the large amount … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Genesis G80 Dynamic
Genesis was slow coming into Britain but it has accelerated its pace and progress to seriously challenge some legendary rivals. After a long spell in the US, Genesis arrived in the UK in summer 2021, initially into the business-backed fleet sector where it promised unrivalled VIP buying and service arrangements through direct sales and ‘studios’ with a … [Read more...]
Mandate can be met, for now – used car dealers
Almost six out of 10 (57%) used car dealers expect the Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate for the New Year to be met, according to new research. However, January’s Startline Used Car Tracker also shows that 44% of respondents believe the government will soon be forced to revise their targets, and 20% that those for the rest of the decade are … [Read more...]
Fleets should support new road safety strategy, says Arval UK
Fleets should engage with the consultations contained in the government’s new Road Safety Strategy to ensure that as many of their measures as possible are adopted, says Arval UK. Five separate consultations are now underway – covering motoring offences, the minimum learning period for new drivers, mandatory eyesight tests for older drivers, improved moped … [Read more...]
Drivers need lessons in ADAS
Solving issues with implementation of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems could prove to be a key element for fleets in the government’s new Road Safety Strategy, believes FleetCheck. Peter Golding, CEO of the fleet software specialist, says there are widespread reports across its user base that company car drivers simply don’t understand how to use the … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- …
- 63
- Next Page »
