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  • Enterprise and Ho Ing Mobility Service partner to bring major rental brands to Taiwan
    by Natalie Middleton on 3rd October 2025 at 11:46 am

    Three of the world’s leading car rental brands are coming to Taiwan under a major new deal. Enterprise Mobility has inked an agreement with Ho …

  • Novuna appoints chief HR officer
    by Natalie Middleton on 3rd October 2025 at 8:15 am

    Novuna has appointed Zarina Ward as chief HR officer for the group following the planned retirement of the company’s previous group HR director. The appointment …

  • Volvo hits one millionth plug-in hybrid milestone
    by Natalie Middleton on 2nd October 2025 at 12:46 pm

    Volvo has delivered its one millionth plug-in hybrid, marking an important milestone in its electrification journey. The Swedish brand has been a leading maker of …

  • Targa Telematics joins Leaseurope as associate member
    by Natalie Middleton on 2nd October 2025 at 9:35 am

    Targa Telematics has joined Leaseurope as an associate member, alongside national leasing, rental associations and leading organisations across the European market. As part of the …

  • Rightcharge adds AI to tackle fleet EV reimbursement challenges
    by Lisa Laverick on 2nd October 2025 at 9:01 am

    Payment systems built for traditional fuel cards are struggling to adapt to the realities of electric vehicles (EVs), particularly when it comes to reimbursing drivers for home charging. UK-based platform Rightcharge has introduced an artificial intelligence (AI) layer to its system aimed at addressing the gaps. The upgrade uses predictive algorithms to manage missing or inconsistent charging […]

  • Zenith becomes a member of the Institute of Customer Service
    by Lisa Laverick on 1st October 2025 at 4:05 pm

    Independent leasing and fleet management company, Zenith, has become a Trusted Advisory Member of the Institute of Customer Service (ICS). The membership will give Zenith access to the ICS’s training, development, and benchmarking tools, enabling the business to assess its customer service performance against peers across the UK. The company said the move forms part of a wider strategy to […]

  • UK government urged to make life-saving car technologies mandatory
    by Natalie Middleton on 1st October 2025 at 1:34 pm

    Brake has called on the Government to mandate life-saving technology for all new vehicles, bringing Britain in line with regulations in the EU and Northern …

  • Nissan Townstar and Interstar awarded five stars by Euro NCAP
    by Natalie Middleton on 1st October 2025 at 12:54 pm

    Nissan has announced new safety rankings for its van line-up after Euro NCAP revamped its LCV rankings. The compact Townstar and the range-topping Interstar large …

  • DKV Mobility announces leadership changes
    by Natalie Middleton on 1st October 2025 at 12:27 pm

    DKV Mobility has announced changes to its leadership team. Vibeke Bak Solok becomes chief financial officer (CFO), succeeding succeed Peter Meier, who did not extend …

  • Indicata UK launches RV data products for fleets and OEMs
    by Natalie Middleton on 1st October 2025 at 12:13 pm

    Indicata UK has expanded its used vehicle data product range into the fleet and OEM sector with its new Portfolio Valuation and Car-to-Market services. The …

  • Geotab buys Verizon Connect’s commercial operations in Europe and Australia 
    by Natalie Middleton on 1st October 2025 at 9:07 am

    Geotab has acquired the commercial operations of Verizon Connect’s telematics business in Europe and Australia. The acquisition, financial details of which have not been disclosed, …

  • New issue of Fleet World and Van Fleet World now out!
    by John Challen on 30th September 2025 at 2:30 pm

    The brand-new issue of Fleet World and Van Fleet World is now out, delivering expert insights on money matters, latest electric vehicles and more. Available …

  • Harris MAXUS UK strengthens fleet operations with key appointment
    by Lisa Laverick on 30th September 2025 at 2:20 pm

    Harris Group has announced the appointment of Sean Smith as Head of Fleet for MAXUS UK, a newly created role to strengthen the company’s UK fleet operations. The move establishes a dedicated fleet function within Harris MAXUS UK for the first time, signalling a renewed focus on the commercial vehicle sector. Smith, who brings 20 years of automotive industry experience, will lead the […]

  • Support for used EV market tops fleet industry wish list…
    by Lisa Laverick on 24th September 2025 at 12:47 pm

    The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has called for urgent support for the second-hand electric vehicle (EV) market, naming it the number one aspiration ahead of November’s Budget. AFP Chair Paul Hollick said that while new EV grants introduced in July had helped stimulate retail interest, a parallel scheme for used vehicles could prove pivotal in boosting consumer confidence and […]

  • Europcar research highlights barriers to electric van adoption
    by Lisa Laverick on 23rd September 2025 at 11:12 am

    Europcar has released new research exploring why the UK’s van sector is falling behind cars in the transition to electric vehicles, with range limitations, charging infrastructure, and cost concerns identified as key obstacles. The findings, published in Europcar’s new white paper Van electrification: understanding barriers, identifying solutions, reveal that while 61% of fleet operators […]

  • Chris Demetriou named as new AFP board member
    by Lisa Laverick on 17th September 2025 at 1:55 pm

    The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) has appointed Chris Demetriou to its board following a member election, adding the Islington London Borough Council fleet chief to its 15-strong executive team. Demetriou, who serves as assistant director of corporate fleet, transport and accessible community transport at the council, takes over from Lee Jackson, who is standing down but will […]

  • Arval grows fleet by 4.6% to 1.83 million vehicles
    by Lisa Laverick on 15th September 2025 at 12:40 pm

    Arval reported solid business expansion in the first half of 2025, with financed fleet and financial outstandings rising strongly, even as its bottom line was weighed down by the ongoing normalisation of used vehicle prices compared to last year’s exceptional levels. The BNP Paribas subsidiary grew its financed fleet to 1.83 million vehicles, up 4.6% compared with June 2024. Financial […]

  • Europcar accelerates van fleet growth
    by Lisa Laverick on 12th September 2025 at 12:21 pm

    Europcar UK is ramping up investment in its commercial vehicle fleet as more businesses shy away from leasing or buying vans outright. The rental provider has expanded its offering with new Small, Short Wheel Base (SWB), and Long Wheel Base (LWB) vans, alongside a growing choice of electric SWB models. The move comes as businesses across the UK adjust to economic pressures and look for more […]

  • Leasys names Antoine Delautre as interim Group CEO
    by Lisa Laverick on 11th September 2025 at 8:17 am

    Leasys, the mobility solutions joint venture between Stellantis and Crédit Agricole Personal Finance & Mobility, has appointed Antoine Delautre as interim Group CEO, effective immediately. Delautre, who has served as Group CFO and Deputy CEO since the launch of the new Leasys in April 2023, will retain his responsibilities as CFO while leading the company on an interim basis. He succeeds […]

  • Electric cars claim record market share at Fleet Alliance
    by Lisa Laverick on 8th September 2025 at 12:58 pm

    Electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids have achieved a record-breaking market share at Fleet Alliance in the first half of 2025, as more UK businesses embrace greener mobility solutions. Glasgow-based fleet management and leasing specialist Fleet Alliance reported that 81% of all new vehicle orders from January to June were either battery electric vehicles (BEVs) or hybrids – its highest figure to […]

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