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The Government has outlined a series of changes to the Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) qualification.

As the first in a series of concept vehicles illustrating how Audi is actively shaping the future of premium mobility, the Audi Skysphere fuses technology and design.

Mass BEV adoption will only be possible if several factors come into play – and understanding the market is a challenge because of unprecedented influences need considering.

The Competition Appeal Tribunal has approved a settlement in the car delivery charges legal action.

A new automated robotic charging system for electric vehicles will undergo field trials with fleet operators in 2024

Denise Beedell, senior policy manager at Logistics UK, take a look back at 2023 and the regulatory changes affecting the fleet sector.

More than three-quarters of commercial motor brokers saw an increase in complex losses in the last quarter.

Plans to allow 17-year-olds to drive heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) under an accompanied driving scheme have been labelled “dangerous”.

Stellantis has signed a deal to fit its cars with electric vehicle battery swapping technology from Ample.

The insurance industry has hit back at claims that fleets are being unfairly hit with high premiums for electric vehicles.

Paul Hollick, chair of the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP), examines how insurance premiums for electric vehicles are impacting fleets.

Abax has announced the acquisition of Movolytics, the Cambridge-based fleet management and tracking business, for an undisclosed sum.

The DfT has been ordered to disclose details about how ‘defeat devices’ operate in certain vehicles.

A company has been fined £1.4m after a driver was fatally injured when leaving its car park.

Telematics data has revealed when and at what time of the day a driver is most likely to be involved in an accident.

Alphabet has entered the Australian, New Zealand and Mexican markets through two new partnerships.

Bentley Motors is renewing its First Response Team fleet, with new fully electric vehicles (EVs) being adopted by the business.

Smart has confirmed the pricing and specification for the #3, the second model in its relaunched range.

The latest EV industry news including new fast chargers to be installed at Stellantis dealerships and Extra MSA expands EV charging provision with Ionity.

The Association of Fleet Professionals is warning that new strategies will be needed to maintain momentum.

Hexagon Purus has struck a deal with Ford Trucks to deliver a complete hydrogen fuel storage system for development of a hydrogen-powered truck.

Citizen has ordered more than 80 vans from Nissan saying that pricing, specification and great customer service helped secure the deal.

Andrew Cunningham, CEO of GeoPura, believes that hydrogen charging stations are the solution to EV charging infrastructure shortcomings.

The UK has installed its 10,000th rapid and ultra-rapid electric vehicle charger at Sedbergh Leisure Centre in Bradford.

The BVRLA’s latest Industry Outlook report issues warning of a potential hike in lease rentals for electric vehicles.

The Government has announced a fund to help motorway service areas upgrade network capacity to cater for ultra-rapid EV charge points.

The DfT has launched a 10-week consultation seeking views on where chargers are needed most and how best to design the Rapid Charging Fund.

Gofor has introduced a new electric vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice scheme for Learnd employees.

KleanBus has launched a new business called KleanDrive to offer its electrification technology across the entire transport industry.

The latest commercial fleet industry news, including Sogo reports a leap in demand for LCVs on flexible lease and Microlise secures contract renewal.