Fleet operators need to reconsider service, maintenance, and repair strategies in light of the forthcoming change to Euro 7 regulations, according to i247 Group. Euro 7 comes into effect from 29 November 2026. It applies to all new passenger car and light commercial vehicle types (new model approvals) sold or registered from November 2027. The new … [Read more...]
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Chinese brands in public minds
Jaecoo and Omoda are the Chinese car brands with the biggest increase in consumer awareness during the last year, according to research. May’s Startline Used Car Tracker shows Jaecoo is up 19 percentage points to 34% and Omoda by 9 percentage points to 23% compared to identical research carried out in May 2025. However, the most recognised Chinese car … [Read more...]
Automatic shift in driving lessons
The number of driving tests taken in automatic cars has more than doubled - 106% increase - over the last five years. Uswitch car insurance experts recently looked into the motivations behind learning to drive in an automatic, the challenges automatic-only drivers face and the sentiment towards their decision. Convenience drives motorists to learn in an … [Read more...]
Welsh drivers speeding down the EV route
Blaenau Gwent is leading Britain's electric car boom, recording the fastest growth in private EV ownership, with battery electric vehicle (BEV) numbers rising by almost 90% year on year, according to new analysis of Government data by AA Cars. The latest vehicle licensing data from the Department for Transport and Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency shows … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Maserati MCPura Cielo
When it comes to sports cars and motor-sport, one Italian brand stands out - and it’s not what you may think - Maserati. Rarer than those cars with a prancing horse badge, the Maserati Trident is still the only badge on an Italian model which has twice won the Indianapolis 500 and has endeared it to thousands of American car fans. In the United States, … [Read more...]
Dealers spill the beans on car brands
Lexus is the best brand to represent, say dealers. It has won the annual winter survey of the motor trade by members of the National Franchised Dealers Association. Lexus beat Mercedes-Benz (9.2) and Kia (9.1), and securing 1st place in the survey with 9.3 points. The lowest overall manufacturer rating is Seat, scoring 3.4 out of 10 and declining … [Read more...]
AI should be in minds of careful managers
Popular, general purpose artificial intelligence tools should be treated with a “high degree” of caution by fleet managers, FleetCheck is warning. The fleet software specialist says generative AI such as Claude and Chat GPT can be extremely effective but also frequently highly misleading. Callum Haymon-Collins, COO, said, “We’re now seeing fleet managers … [Read more...]
Pump or plug points to biggest fleet challenge
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...]
Specialist gangs stealing cars to order
QuestGates, the UK’s largest owner-managed loss adjusting and claims solutions group, has contributed to an international report on the criminal supply chains for vehicles stolen in the UK and EU. Published in April 2026 by the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, the Theft For Export study was led by anti-corruption expert Dr Liam … [Read more...]
Weekend roadtest: Audi Q3 150TFSi S Line SUV
Audi has a habit of putting its finger on precisely the right section of the market to make a point to rivals. It has succeeded with sports cars, coupes, limousines and big SUVs, so the Q3 really deserves consideration in the compact SUV sector. Essentially it is a taller and roomier model with strong associations to the A3 Hatch and comes in a wide range … [Read more...]
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