Industry News
- Sunbelt Rentals UK & Europe grows welfare fleet with 200+ vehiclesby Natalie Middleton on 9th July 2025 at 1:35 pm
Sunbelt Rentals UK and Europe has added more than 200 welfare vans to its fleet in a major new deal. The newly acquired fleet, which …
- Mercedes-Benz Vans launches free tool to help fleets cut downtimeby Natalie Middleton on 9th July 2025 at 1:09 pm
Mercedes-Benz Vans is now offering a free Van Uptime Monitor Digital Extra to help operators cut vehicle downtime. Available free of charge across the brand’s …
- Octopus Energy’s Electroverse now linked to one million EV chargersby Natalie Middleton on 9th July 2025 at 9:28 am
Octopus Energy’s Electroverse electric vehicle charging network is now connected to more than one million public EV chargers across the globe. Drivers can tap and …
- CaixaBank and Arval to market 200,000 vehicles in Spain by…by Lisa Laverick on 8th July 2025 at 11:06 am
CaixaBank, through its subsidiary CaixaBank Payments & Consumer, and Arval, a global leader in vehicle leasing and mobility solutions, have announced the renewal of their long-standing partnership through 2030. This extension marks two decades of collaboration aimed at transforming mobility in Spain and promoting the adoption of cleaner, safer, and more sustainable vehicles. Since the […]
- Specialist courier keeps it cool for pharma deliveries with new Carrier Transicold unitsby Natalie Middleton on 8th July 2025 at 10:56 am
PDQ Specialist Couriers is using new Carrier Transicold Units to support vital pharmaceutical deliveries. The long-standing Carrier Transicold customer has taken delivery of four temperature-controlled …
- DKV Mobility hits landmark of one million EV charge points across Europeby Natalie Middleton on 8th July 2025 at 10:43 am
DKV Mobility now offers access to more than a million EV charge points across Europe, establishing one of the continent’s largest charging networks. The latest …
- Strong growth forecast for fleet telematics adoption, new research findsby Lisa Laverick on 7th July 2025 at 8:27 am
The use of data from fleet telematics is set to grow significantly over the next three years, according to the latest Arval Mobility Observatory Fleet and Mobility Barometer 2025. The research reveals that 19% of UK businesses operating vehicles are already using telematics data – an increase from 17% in 2024 – with a further 44% considering adoption by 2028. This upward trend points to growing […]
- Liquid Fleet reports 25% growth as demand for hybrid rentals…by Lisa Laverick on 4th July 2025 at 1:36 pm
Liquid Fleet has announced a 25% increase in the size of its rental fleet so far in 2025, surpassing 2,000 vehicles, as demand continues to climb across both corporate and retail markets. A key driver of this growth has been a sharp rise in hybrid vehicle rentals, alongside a broader shift in customer preferences. The company, which supplies vehicles for rental, corporate fleets, and […]
- Lightfoot partners with Drax to accelerate fleet electrificationby Lisa Laverick on 4th July 2025 at 9:49 am
Lightfoot has joined forces with Drax Electric Vehicles in a new partnership aimed at accelerating the electrification of commercial fleets across the UK. The collaboration combines Lightfoot’s telematics and driver coaching technology with Drax’s end-to-end electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure solutions, delivering a comprehensive, data-driven approach to fleet transition. The new […]
- Stellantis expands large van line-up with ‘Cargo Box’ Luton BEVsby Natalie Middleton on 3rd July 2025 at 12:26 pm
Stellantis has started production of ‘Cargo Box’ Luton versions of its large fully electric vans under its in-house conversion programme. Converted at the Italian Atessa …
- Polestar Charge now offers one million public charge points across Europeby Natalie Middleton on 3rd July 2025 at 6:38 am
Polestar’s public charging service Polestar Charge now offers one million charging points across Europe via a single app, making it one of the broadest public …
- ChargePoint tackles home charging for fleets with new Flex Plus solutionby Natalie Middleton on 3rd July 2025 at 6:08 am
ChargePoint has launched a new home charging solution to help the EV transition for fleets. The Flex Plus charger will be sold in the UK …
- EV100 members share key insights on electric vehicle transitionby Natalie Middleton on 3rd July 2025 at 6:00 am
Fleets at the forefront of the EV transition have shared their experiences as part of the relaunch of Climate Group’s EV100 network of 120+ companies …
- Speed has greater impact on EV range than heat, Geotab revealsby Natalie Middleton on 2nd July 2025 at 2:03 pm
Driving speed has a greater impact on electric vehicle range than summer heat, especially for larger vehicles on longer trips, according to new in-depth research …
- UK fleets lagging behind in EV adoption, Alphabet study revealsby Lisa Laverick on 1st July 2025 at 8:58 am
A new study by business mobility provider Alphabet (GB) has revealed that the UK is facing a significant uphill battle in transitioning its vehicle fleets to electric. The findings, released ahead of Net Zero Week (5–11 July), show that nearly a third (30%) of UK fleets operate with 25% or fewer electric vehicles (EVs), and 11% have yet to integrate a single EV into their operations. The […]
- New innovations fuel fleet electrification across Europeby Lisa Laverick on 27th June 2025 at 8:54 am
As fleet decarbonisation gains momentum across Europe, driven by growing corporate social responsibility goals and tightening government regulations, Arval has stepped up with a suite of new solutions aimed at removing key barriers to electric vehicle (EV) adoption. According to the latest Fleet and Mobility Barometer from the Arval Mobility Observatory, based on over 8,000 interviews with […]
- Licence Check adds supplier management tool to DAVIS Fleetby Lisa Laverick on 24th June 2025 at 2:57 pm
Licence Check has introduced a new supplier management feature to its DAVIS Fleet platform, aimed at improving oversight of service, maintenance, and repair (SMR) spending for fleet and finance managers. The latest update allows users to log all suppliers used for SMR work, such as servicing, tyre replacements, repairs, and glasswork, and break down expenditure by category and supplier. This […]
- Arval Germany and Otovo partner to simplify home chargingby Lisa Laverick on 20th June 2025 at 8:38 am
Arval Germany is making it easier than ever for company car drivers to charge their electric vehicles with clean, self-generated solar energy at home, thanks to a new partnership with residential solar specialist Otovo. The collaboration brings together Arval’s expertise in full-service vehicle leasing and mobility solutions with Otovo’s leadership in residential photovoltaics, offering a […]
- UK fleet managers lack crucial knowledge on emissions reportingby Lisa Laverick on 19th June 2025 at 2:31 pm
A significant portion of UK fleet managers are ill-equipped to accurately report vehicle emissions, according to a new study by Alphabet (GB), released today to coincide with National Clean Air Day. The research found that more than a quarter (26%) of UK fleet managers do not understand the difference between Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions – a fundamental requirement for accurate carbon […]
- Charging is biggest constraint on fleet electrification, new research showsby Lisa Laverick on 19th June 2025 at 9:55 am
Availability of charging is the biggest constraint on fleet electrification, according to the new Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer. It shows 41% of UK fleets say there aren’t enough public charging points, 39% have no charging available at their employees’ homes and 25% have no chargers at their company offices. John Peters, Head of Arval Mobility Observatory in the UK, said: “In […]