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Salary sacrifice threshold warning from emissions testing change

Employers are being warned that some plug-in hybrid electric vehicles ordered through salary sacrifice schemes may not end up qualifying for the benefit.

Salary Sacrifice 6 Mar

One-in-four new car sales pure electric | Fleet registrations fall

Battery electric vehicle registrations were up by 41.7% to 21,244 units in the month, according to new figures from the SMMT.

registrations 5 Mar

Deal to open UK’s ‘biggest’ EV battery maintenance and repair centre

Cox Automotive and DHL Supply Chain have teamed up to deliver an EV battery repair and remanufacturing centre aimed at fleet operators and manufacturers.

servicing and repairs 5 Mar

BYD Lease launched by Chinese manufacturer and Arval

BYD UK and Arval UK have joined forces to launch BYD Lease for the UK’s fastest growing car brand.

BYD 3 Mar

Third of electric vehicle contracts extended at Zenith to protect RVs

One-on-three electric vehicle contracts have been formally extended by Zenith to address the decline in used plug-in prices.

Fleet funding 3 Mar

New-to-market brands fail to address fleet requirements

The limited success of new entrants in the electric vehicle (EV) space has been driven, in part, by a lack of fleet industry understanding.

electric and hybrid vehicles 27 Feb

Partnership deal to enable vehicle battery manufacturing in the UK

Volklec, the Midlands-based battery manufacturing business, has taken a major step forward in its journey to industrialisation and scale-up.

electric and hybrid vehicles 27 Feb

EV home charging costs to increase from April

The cost of charging an electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle at home is set to rise in April as energy prices increase.

electric fleet - charging and infrastructure 26 Feb

Car, van and truck electrification targets but ‘no role’ for hydrogen

Three-quarters of vans and nearly two-thirds of HGVs on the road should be electric within 15 years, according to the Government’s independent climate advisers.

electric and hybrid vehicles 26 Feb

Liquid Fleet reports an increase in electric vehicle rentals

Liquid Fleet has delivered more than 100 electric vehicles on 12-month plus corporate rentals in the first six weeks of 2025.

electric and hybrid vehicles 25 Feb

Plug-in van grant extended for another year

Fleets will continue to benefit from up to £5,000 off an electric van after the plug-in grant was extended until April 2026.

plug-in van grant 25 Feb

New driving licence rules for electric vans

The Government is bringing driving licence rules for heavier electric vans in line with their lighter petrol and diesel equivalents.

electric and hybrid vehicles 25 Feb

BMW puts electric Mini production on hold

The reintroduction of EV production at BMW’s Oxford Mini plant is being delayed due to “multiple uncertainties facing the automotive industry”.

BMW 24 Feb

TfL trials mobile charging with electric construction vehicles

Transport for London is working with FM Conway on a six-week trial of zero-emission construction vehicles, which includes a UK first using mobile recharging.

Charging & infrastructure 21 Feb

Fully electric Mercedes-Benz eEconic bin trucks join Leeds fleet

Three battery-powered Mercedes-Benz eEconic trucks have joined Leeds City Council’s fleet.

Electric trucks 21 Feb

Electric truck maker Nikola files for bankruptcy

Zero-emission truck maker Nikola has filed for bankruptcy after failing to scale its business.

electric and hybrid vehicles 20 Feb

Current electric van rules a “blocker” to switch away from diesel (video)

The current rules surrounding the use of 4.25-tonne electric vans is stopping fleets from making the switch away from diesel.

electric and hybrid vehicles 20 Feb

Mandatory salary sacrifice and EV loans needed to drive decarbonisation

The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has made a series of recommendations to Government to help switch away from petrol and diesel vehicles.

ZEV Mandate 19 Feb

Government support must match zero-emission vehicle targets, says BVRLA

Fleets responsible for more than half-a-million battery electric vehicles urge Government to be bold or risk missing ambitious zero-emission vehicle targets.

ZEV Mandate 19 Feb

Range extenders could plug fleet electrification gap, says FleetCheck

Technology seen as a possible solution for for fleet applications where electrification is proving tough – such as pick-ups, off-road 4x4s and larger vans

range extender 18 Feb

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Salary sacrifice threshold warning from emissions testing change

One-in-four new car sales pure electric | Fleet registrations fall

Deal to open UK’s ‘biggest’ EV battery maintenance and repair centre

BYD Lease launched by Chinese manufacturer and Arval

Third of electric vehicle contracts extended at Zenith to protect RVs

New-to-market brands fail to address fleet requirements

Partnership deal to enable vehicle battery manufacturing in the UK

EV home charging costs to increase from April

Car, van and truck electrification targets but ‘no role’ for hydrogen

Liquid Fleet reports an increase in electric vehicle rentals

Plug-in van grant extended for another year

New driving licence rules for electric vans

BMW puts electric Mini production on hold

TfL trials mobile charging with electric construction vehicles

Fully electric Mercedes-Benz eEconic bin trucks join Leeds fleet

Electric truck maker Nikola files for bankruptcy

Current electric van rules a “blocker” to switch away from diesel (video)

Mandatory salary sacrifice and EV loans needed to drive decarbonisation

Government support must match zero-emission vehicle targets, says BVRLA

Range extenders could plug fleet electrification gap, says FleetCheck

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UK automotive faces 25% tariff on cars and parts as production declines

Job losses at ATS Euromaster as service centres closed

Motability tightens oversight after possible misuse of disability scheme

electric and hybrid vehicles - Page 2

Salary sacrifice threshold warning from emissions testing change

One-in-four new car sales pure electric | Fleet registrations fall

Deal to open UK’s ‘biggest’ EV battery maintenance and repair centre

BYD Lease launched by Chinese manufacturer and Arval

Third of electric vehicle contracts extended at Zenith to protect RVs

New-to-market brands fail to address fleet requirements

Partnership deal to enable vehicle battery manufacturing in the UK

EV home charging costs to increase from April

Car, van and truck electrification targets but ‘no role’ for hydrogen

Liquid Fleet reports an increase in electric vehicle rentals

Plug-in van grant extended for another year

New driving licence rules for electric vans

BMW puts electric Mini production on hold

TfL trials mobile charging with electric construction vehicles

Fully electric Mercedes-Benz eEconic bin trucks join Leeds fleet

Electric truck maker Nikola files for bankruptcy

Current electric van rules a “blocker” to switch away from diesel (video)

Mandatory salary sacrifice and EV loans needed to drive decarbonisation

Government support must match zero-emission vehicle targets, says BVRLA

Range extenders could plug fleet electrification gap, says FleetCheck

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UK automotive faces 25% tariff on cars and parts as production declines

Job losses at ATS Euromaster as service centres closed

Motability tightens oversight after possible misuse of disability scheme

Fleet News Awards 2025: the results, pictures and video

More fleets using online driver training, says TTC Group

Cars with highest tyre wear identified by Kwik Fit

Industry reaction: Spring Statement ‘fails to address’ long-term electric vehicle demand

Spring Statement: UK growth forecast halved for 2025

Opinion: Unlocking new revenue streams through EV charging