Over 60 dealers will be selling the new Kia electric van later this year. Gravells Kidwelly and Wessex Cardiff franchises are among the first in the network. The PV5 went on sale in the UK on 1 May after a UK unveil at the CV Show where Kia announced early UK pricing and specifications. The Kia PV5 is available in a variety of standard formats: Cargo; … [Read more...]
Quarter of fleet vehicles now in workshops
Downtime is a growing issue for fleets, according to 2025’s Arval Mobility Observatory Fleet and Mobility Barometer, with a third more respondents than last year reporting an increase. The percentage of fleets saying that having vehicles unavailable awaiting repair is a problem that has grown from 18% to 24%, the new figures show. John Peters, Head of … [Read more...]
FleetCheck eyes bigger businesses with tech
FleetCheck is launching a product specially designed for the large fleet sector for the first time at Commercial Vehicle Show 2025 at the end of this month. Called FleetCheck Enterprise, the fleet management software platform is aimed at corporate users, vehicle leasing companies and other major operators. Developed from existing core FleetCheck … [Read more...]
EV salary sacrifice cuts business costs
Businesses and can slash their costs if they move to make EV salary sacrifice schemes. The electric vehicle salary sacrifice schemes will offset Rachel Reeves's upcoming tax increases in April and companies have been seeking ways to minimise the impact of the Chancellor's controversial National Insurance hike, which will rise from 13.8 per cent to 15 per … [Read more...]
Havana Syndrome and managing old diesel vans
A new white paper from FleetCheck launched this week is designed to help fleets prepare for an ageing of their diesel vans caused by the Zero Emissions Vehicle Mandate. The document explains how current vehicle operator resistance to van electrification, coupled with increasing shortages and higher prices for diesel vans, is likely to result in … [Read more...]
Makers hope to make REx king of the hybrid market, FleetCheck
News that some motor manufacturers are working on new range extender (REx) models could be a step towards potentially solving “tough” fleet electrification issues, says FleetCheck. Ford and Stellantis are among those reported to be developing REx versions of larger SUVs and pick-ups, having found full electric versions expensive to bring to market, and also … [Read more...]
Viable repairs of EV batteries close to happening
Viable repair of used electric vehicle batteries is “within reach” for car retailers, members of the Vehicle Remarketing Association heard at their first meeting of 2025. David Gray from Cox Automotive’s EV Battery Solutions told the audience that depending on the model and the battery technology in question, there was a real possibility that the car could … [Read more...]
MG leads the BEV charge in Wales
As the charging network grows, Wales is taking to pure electric vehicles. Enthusiastic and helpful dealers are driving the move from internal combustion engines to pure electric cars. Incentives such as free or cut-price home charging boxes are being taken up and local councils throughout Wales are installing or permitting companies to fit more on-street … [Read more...]
Bodies join to offer employees better tax deal
A new salary sacrifice course for fleets is being offered to members of the Association of Fleet Professionals in partnership with the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association. The move is part of a general strategy by the two professional bodies to work more closely together to the benefit of their members, with further joint training initiatives … [Read more...]
Charging and charges in focus with remarketing group
Electric vehicle battery repair and handling the fallout from motor finance discretionary commission arrangements will be the key subjects under discussion at the first Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) meeting of 2025. Taking place at the Meriden, Warwickshire offices of VRA member epyx on Thursday 6 February, speakers will include Ashley Minors of … [Read more...]
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