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Almost one-in-three new cars fully electric | Double digit growth for fleet registrations
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (1361+ words) Cars registered to fleet and business increased by 10. 7% in June, compared to the same month last year, according to new data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). There were 132, 595 new cars registered to fleet and business " an…...
Highest growth" recorded for on-street electric vehicle chargers
4+ hour, 1+ min ago (1217+ words) On-street electric vehicle (EV) chargers, aimed at drivers who do not have off-street parking, have seen the highest year-on-year growth, according to new figures from Zapmap. Recording 18% growth and now accounting for 39, 859 EV chargers, it reflects how the sector is…...
Privacy concerns leave Government wary of using tech to calculate new EV tax
3+ day, 3+ hour ago (1698+ words) This article was taken from the'June issue of'Fleet News i Q The Government is being urged to ensure telematics technology is available to calculate a new pence-per-mile tax on electric vehicles (EVs) from launch. Ministers have backed the use of…...
Transition to electric vehicles without affecting business operations
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (1563+ words) How'businesses can manage mixed fleets while transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs) and ensure their operations work efficiently and cost-effectively is a major challenge facing fleet managers. Ensure you always get the latest insights from Fleet News.'Make us a preferred…...
Used car market has beaten expectations in June, data shows
1+ week, 3+ day ago (539+ words) Used car values have held up better than seasonal norms would suggest in June, according to Solera Cap HPI. The data provider said that average trade values at the benchmark three-year, 60, 000-mile point fell by 0. 6% during June, equivalent to around…...
Aviloo launches battery warranty for used electric vehicles
2+ week, 6+ day ago (802+ words) A battery warranty for used electric vehicles (EVs) is being launched by Aviloo, based on independent battery health data. The warranty is launching simultaneously in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, Austria, Belgium, Ireland and Switzerland next month (July), following…...
Union warns "flawed" EV targets threaten UK automotive jobs
3+ week, 2+ day ago (895+ words) The union Unite is calling on the Government to water down electric vehicle (EV) targets for car and van manufacturers to protect thousands of jobs in the UK automotive sector. The zero emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate'requires an increasing percentage of…...
Peugeot 408 and E-408 | Review
3+ week, 3+ day ago (946+ words) Peugeot's latest 408 majors on looks and has decent practicality, but its powertrains let it down. It's very reasonably priced, however, which may tempt drivers away from new-to-market Chinese alternatives. The fastback concept isn't exactly new, but Peugeot certainly does it…...
Average petrol driver spends a year's EV charging costs by June
3+ week, 5+ day ago (641+ words) The average UK petrol driver will have spent more on fuel by June 9 than an electric vehicle (EV) driver will spend on charging for the whole of 2026, according to analysis from The Electric Car Scheme. The company has labelled June…...
Used electric vehicle performance suggests "end to RV anxiety
3+ week, 5+ day ago (1249+ words) There was good news for leasing companies and fleets, with new data from Cazana and Autotrader suggesting the used electric vehicle (EV) market is performing strongly. Figures from Cazana for May suggest consistent demand and strategic pricing have kept recent…...