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Zenith aims to drive electric van adoption with new campaign
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (824+ words) Zenith's customers are being given the opportunity to trial electric light commercial vehicles (eLCVs) in real-world conditions, thanks to a new initiative. The vehicle leasing company has launched 'Take Charge' to build confidence and remove barriers to adoption. The campaign…...
Chinese challenger brands ‘gain ground’ in July
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (888+ words) Chinese models have taken five places in Autotrader’s top 10 most enquired about new cars in July to date. While challenger brands are gaining visibility with in-market buyers, established manufacturers continue to account for a significant share of demand, particularly in…...
Used business vans launch to meet leasing demand
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (647+ words) Nationwide Vehicle Contracts is expanding its used-car offering to include vans, following a surge in demand for affordable commercial vehicles The used line-up of commercial vehicles includes pick-up trucks such as the Ford Ranger, small vans like the Ford Transit…...
Drivers believe new EV tax will impact mileage claims
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (665+ words) One in four business drivers believe the Government’s new pence-per-mile tax on electric vehicles (EVs) will make claiming business travel expenses significantly more difficult, new research suggests. Special arrangements for fleets for the introduction of electric vehicle excise duty (eVED)…...
Opinion: Can you defend your electrification strategy in front of your C-suite?
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (862+ words) By John Burton, head of commercial at EV8 Fleet electrification has become one of the biggest investment decisions many organisations will make, where transitioning a sizeable commercial fleet often involves millions of pounds of investment across vehicles, charging infrastructure and energy....
Silvertown Tunnel declared a success as TfL announces price hike
1+ day, 20+ hour ago (958+ words) Journeys are faster and more reliable, with congestion dropping significantly thanks to the Silvertown Tunnel, according to a new report from Transport for London (TfL). The 1.4-kilometre tunnel opened on April 7 last year, becoming the first new road Thames crossing…...
Brent crude hits $100 a barrel as pump prices rise
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (682+ words) Brent Crude has surpassed $100 a barrel for the first time since May, with the price of petrol and diesel increasing at the pumps. The global benchmark for oil prices rose by 6% on Thursday (July 23), having been above the $90 mark for…...
Electric ice cream van built on Mercedes-Benz eSprinter unveiled
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (610+ words) A specialist manufacturer has revealed what it describes as the world’s first fully certified electric ice cream van. Whitby Morrison says the van, based on a Mercedes-Benz eSprinter Chassis Cab, has been engineered from the ground up as a fully…...
Decarbonisation group confirms new MD
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (665+ words) Zemo Partnership has announced the appointment of Jonathan Murray as its new managing director. The independent, non-profit organisation – formerly the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership – said Murray’s appointment came at a pivotal moment for the transition to net zero transport. Murray…...
Overseas driver data poses fleet onboarding question, charity says
2+ day, 19+ hour ago (707+ words) Overseas drivers exchanging their licences for British licences are a growing consideration for employers whose staff drive for work, according to IAM RoadSmart. The road safety charity cites Department for Transport data on the number of licence exchanges in 2025, including…...