The number of daily rental vehicles with safety issues being offered to customers appears to be rising, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. The industry body says it is hearing reports from members being provided with hire cars and vans in unacceptable mechanical condition, with the situation appearing to be deteriorating, and it comes as vehicles … [Read more...]
BEVs are trickling along
Battery EVs continued their best ever start to the year, as sales in the first 5 months of 2024 rose 10% on the same time last year, whilst the market share of BEVs in new car sales reached 17.9%. Total car sales were up just under 2.2% in May 2024 on May 2023 levels, but pure petrol and diesel sales cratered over the same period, falling from 55% to 45% … [Read more...]
Fleets launch Tax and Regulation Manifesto
A revised Tax and Regulation Manifesto has been launched by the Association of Fleet Professionals ahead of the General Election on 4 July. The first edition of the document was created in 2021 and revised early last year. This latest version has grown to 24 points from the original 13, something that underlines the growing number of issues that fleets are … [Read more...]
Hot EVs shock for fleet costs
A new generation of “rapid” electric vehicles is creating potential business risk management and cost issues, warns FleetCheck. Peter Golding, managing director, pointed to emerging hot hatch EVs such as the 642bhp Hyundai Ioniq 5N (above) and 435ps MG4 XPower (below), both of which cover 0-60mph in around 3.5 seconds. “Just a few years ago, performance of … [Read more...]
Fleets more willing to look at new brands
More than seven out of 10 fleets (71%) are open to adding manufacturers which are new to the UK to their choice lists, research shows. One in four (25%) of those surveyed say they are already offering these new market entrants to their drivers, while almost as many (23%) are considering doing the same. Also, a further 21% would be willing to operate … [Read more...]
Tradelines 15 May
Kia has sold its 1.5 millionth car in the UK this April, amid a record-breaking month for the brand. The landmark 1.5 millionth sale was a Kia EV6 ‘GT-Line S’ in Yacht Blue, sold at 9:35am on Tuesday 16 April at Norton Way GWR Kia in Brentford, London., some 33 years after Kia made its UK debut with the Pride. Average fleet parts prices have risen by more … [Read more...]
Uncoiling the myths about future EVs
Forthcoming advances in electric vehicles (EVs) are the focus of a new white paper by the Vehicle Remarketing Association. Called “The Future of Electric Vehicle Technology”, it has been written by battery electrochemist Euan McTurk, creator and presenter of Plug Life Television, a YouTube channel about EVs. It covers topics including diversification of … [Read more...]
Audi A3 and S3 get extensive make-overs
Audi has further enhanced the design, technological capability, and material quality of its compact A3 and S3 model ranges through a comprehensive update programme that aligns their attributes even more closely with models from the classes above. Distinguished by a fresh new look, upgraded lighting, and an improved cabin featuring new infotainment and … [Read more...]
Octopus Energy partner with Omoda for EV drivers
Octopus Energy Group and Omoda have launched first-of-its-kind offering for electric vehicle (EV) drivers in the UK. Octopus has become the UK’s go-to energy company for all things EV – offering specialist tariffs, home charging installations, charging roaming service and various leasing options. The EV pioneer from China is the first car manufacturer to … [Read more...]
E-vans myths’ exposed
With the government laying out its Net Zero Strategy1 to decarbonise all sectors of the UK economy by 2050, fleet owners and van drivers are feeling the pressure to make the switch to EVs. In fact, Vansdirect has spotted searches for ‘how much are electric vans’ are up by 100% over the last three months, while searches for ‘best electric vans’ have … [Read more...]
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