Electric platform to take LEVC beyond taxis
Modular, scaleable SOA will be produced in two versions, dubbed Premium and Commercial, and accommodate vehicles between 4.9 and six metres in length and wheelbases from three to 3.8 metres. The more compact battery packs are placed under the floor with capacities from 73kWh to 120kWh, taking range between charges up to 500km.
The five reasons why you should get powder coating for your car wheels
In the niche of automotive customization and protection, powder coating stands out as a premier choice for car enthusiasts and owners looking to enhance both the appearance and durability of their vehicles.
Danish brand takes aim at UK subscription market
:Dribe plans to roll out its concept and digital platform, where car subscriptions can be simply and intuitively managed, while short 30-day binding periods provide subscribers with great flexibility and freedom. First step in :Dribe’s strategy is to enter a franchise agreement with a British car distributor, said :Dribe Chief Executive, Jesper Hill-Kjærsgaard.
Fleets urged to check registration plates
Industry body has seen an apparent rise in the number of vehicles being mistakenly supplied with plates showing the wrong registration, or even with different plates on the front and rear and there are reports of cars and vans driving around on the wrong plates for months or even years. In some cases, the error only comes to light when fleets find that the vehicle has been stopped by the police.
Zero servicing presents huge dangers for fleets
All competent fleet operators know, employers are responsible for the safety of their employers behind the wheel of any vehicle being used on business. If vehicles don’t need proactive servicing, where does the liability lie in the event of an accident caused by a mechanical fault?
White choice – Nissan Leaf Shiro review
Shiro is Japanese for white and accordingly comes with Arctic White paint as standard. This new variant is available with optional Spare Wheel Pack and two-tone paint (Storm White with a Pearl Black roof). Staying true to the Leaf's roots as the original affordable mass-market electric family car, the Shiro comes with over £1,000 worth of benefits for £28,495, £2,000 less than the N-Connecta on which it is based.
Northgate grows network with new Borehamwood branch
As an integrated branch, Northgate’s Borehamwood location will offer Northgate’s expert fleet electrification consultancy to customers looking to maintain efficient and cost-effective fleets while moving towards low-carbon mobility. Three charging points are available to support servicing, and thanks to Northgate’s workshop technicians who are trained to IMI level 3 standards, the branch is set up to service and repair both EVs and eLCVs.
The Green Insurer adds van insurance as demand grows
The Green Insurer’s van policies will cover all classes of van insurance – social and commuting, business use (carriage of own goods) and haulage (delivering goods) suitable for couriers and delivery drivers. It will aim to help cut costs for van drivers by negotiating special deals with insurers and drivers will also benefit from rewards for environmentally friendly driving worth up to £20 a year through its Leaves reward scheme.
Vauxhall reveals new Frontera EV
There's a modern look both outside and in where clever design meets practicality. There's a fully digital Pure Panel cockpit with two 10-inch displays and Multimedia infotainment system awaits occupants and is just as eye-catching as the bold and elegant new steering wheel.
When should fleet managers switch to EVs and how to plan the transition
With a bit more wiggle room taking some pressure off fleet managers, the market switch to EVs is still inevitable and it’s good for businesses to consider how and when they’re going to make the transition. Here, Plug Me, Part of the Calisen Group, a smart energy provider and enabler, takes a look at the considerations, benefits of EVs for businesses, and the timings and steps to take.
When should fleet managers switch to EVs and how to plan the transition
With a bit more wiggle room taking some pressure off fleet managers, the market switch to EVs is still inevitable and it’s good for businesses to consider how and when they’re going to make the transition. Here, Plug Me, Part of the Calisen Group, a smart energy provider and enabler, takes a look at the considerations, benefits of EVs for businesses, and the timings and steps to take.
DriverCheck ensures Link Group’s staff stay safe and legal on the road
Link Group operates a number of award-winning social enterprise companies serving over 10,000 customers across 26 Scottish local authorities - making it one of the largest social landlords in Scotland. Given the diversity of its businesses and the varying work requirements, Link Group now has a total of 584 drivers across its various activities, 393 of whom use their own vehicles on company business, the so-called ‘grey fleet,’ with the remainder operating approximately 165 company-owned vans.
Europcar boosts zero emissions in its fleet
Since March 2023 Europcar has doubled the number of dedicated electric runner vehicles on its internal fleet, including the latest addition of 25 MG4s. The benefits are significant. In February 2024 a third (33.6%) of all Europcar Delivery and Collection mileage was completed in an electric vehicle, the highest proportion to date, and ahead of the 2024 target of 25%. By the end of the first quarter, the Europcar Delivery and Collection team had completed 280,000 EV runner miles - a 28% increase on 2023.
Europcar boosts zero emissions in its fleet
Since March 2023 Europcar has doubled the number of dedicated electric runner vehicles on its internal fleet, including the latest addition of 25 MG4s. The benefits are significant. In February 2024 a third (33.6%) of all Europcar Delivery and Collection mileage was completed in an electric vehicle, the highest proportion to date, and ahead of the 2024 target of 25%. By the end of the first quarter, the Europcar Delivery and Collection team had completed 280,000 EV runner miles - a 28% increase on 2023.
Bumper March for new vans as fleet demand surpasses 50,000 units
More fleets went green last month than in any other new numberplate month to date, with new battery electric vans (BEVs) continuing to rise, up 14.7% to 2,906 units. It means the very greenest vans represented 5.5% of the whole LCV market, but up only slightly from 5.3% in March last year. With manufacturers now mandated to achieve increasingly ambitious proportions of zero emission sales,
March new car market sustains growth
Growth was again driven by fleet investment, up 29.6% as the sector continues to recover following the constrained supply of previous years. Registrations by private buyers fell by 7.7%, with a challenging economic backdrop of low growth, weak consumer confidence and high interest rates. The small business registration segment, meanwhile, declined 8.0%.
Hybrid sales reach record levels
While battery electric vehicle (BEV) registration volumes were at their highest ever recorded levels, market share fell by one percentage point from the same month last year, down to 15.2%. Registrations rose 3.8%, with only fleets showing any volume growth.
Majority of motorists do not support ULEZ-type schemes
The reasons given for not supporting schemes such as ULEZ include the belief that people can’t afford to upgrade their cars (77%), that they are just another tax to raise money for councils or the Government (68%) or that schemes are unaffordable for people using their cars regularly (63%). A third (33%) of those against schemes said they were part of an ‘anti-car agenda’, while 35% believe they are ineffective at addressing pollution issues
Top of the world? Kia EV9
I have been a big fan of Kia for many years, it makes excellent cars and to be fair, there's nothing particularly wrong with the EV9. But to achieve World Car of the Year, surely it has to have worldwide appeal - and this car doesn't in my mind.
Top of the world? Kia EV9
I have been a big fan of Kia for many years, it makes excellent cars and to be fair, there's nothing particularly wrong with the EV9. But to achieve World Car of the Year, surely it has to have worldwide appeal - and this car doesn't in my mind.
