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Tyres fitted to electric vehicles (EVs) being operated by fleets are not lasting as long as those on petrol and diesel cars, new data from Epyx suggests.

Volkswagen has launched the all-new Tiguan, which will be available in petrol, diesel, mild hybrid and plug-in hybrid options.

Fleet trade body the AFP says that the lack of an agreement over the future of hundreds of employees and potential redundancy costs is untenable.

Salary sacrifice car schemes will be put under the microscope as part of a special panel debate at next month’s Fleet & Mobility Live.

BYD has revealed an aspiration to capture 6% of the UK electric vehicle market over the next few years on the back of an accelerated model launch plan

The UK’s transition to battery electric vehicles has emerged from its ‘early adopter’ market phase as more than 800,000 have been registered since 2018, says the SMMT.

Latest EV industry news, including MFG passes ultra-rapid charger milestone and half of EV drivers would not stay at a hotel without onsite charging.

Moto Hospitality has partnered with mental health charities Mind and SAMH for its Cabservation campaign to help improve the mental health of HGV drivers.

A shift in car and van replacement cycles post pandemic should be reflected in vehicle lease contracts and warranties, says FleetCheck.

Topspeed Couriers is accelerating towards an all-electric fleet by investing heavily in battery-powered vans.

An increasing number of businesses are adding electric vehicle (EV) salary sacrifice schemes to employee benefit packages, says Fleet Alliance.

Six businesses and individuals from across the country are celebrating following the announcement of Logistics UK’s Van Awards 2023.

Ford has released details of its first ever Ranger plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV), with production due to start next year.

Naomi Nye, electric vehicle specialist at Drax Electric Vehicles, looks at what more needs to be done to ensure a standardised and reliable approach to EV infrastructure.

Mazda will have its flagship CX-60 PHEV and MX-30 fully electric crossover SUV as part of its presence at this year’s Fleet & Mobility Live on October 3 & 4.

Pendragon Vehicle Management is set to be taken over by US-based Lithia Motors as part of a £280 million deal for the wider automotive business.

Decision announced in business's PowerUp 2026 plan, which presents an overview of the business's ambitions and main operational and financial objectives.

The UK has been ranked the fifth best-prepared market in the world for the electric vehicle transition, according to EY’s latest EV Country Readiness Index.

Used electric vehicles have recorded an increase in average prices for the first time in over a year following months of declining values, new data suggests.

Allstar has launched its new electric vehicle payment solution, Chargepass, with the founder and former CEO of Mina, Ashley Tate, taking the helm.

Europcar Mobility Group UK has introduced a new web-based customer assistance tool.

Fleets are being warned that vehicles are being stripped for parts wherever they are parked, rather than being stolen and dismantled at another location.

Abri has received the first of 250 converted Volkswagen Transporter panel vans.

A waste management firm has been fined a total of £3 million following the deaths of two drivers in separate incidents.

Transport Committee calls for new legislation to tackle safety concerns over self-driving vehicles and urges caution about the speed of their deployment.

The number of vans on roads in Great Britain has hit a record high, according to new analysis of Government statistics by Direct Line.

Latest industry news, including Yodel recruiting for 2,000 roles ahead of the festive peak and FORS updates training programme.

Andy Picton, chief commercial vehicle editor at Glass’s, examines the performance of the new and used van markets.

European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has launched an anti-subsidy investigation against Chinese imports of electric vehicles.

Geotab has announced a partnership with BMW Group to provide fleet operators with a turnkey connectivity solution.