Fleet News

06/08/2025

Two businesses have joined forces to widen salary sacrifice access. Find out more here: https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/octopus-ev-and-mastercard-strike-deal-to-widen-salary-sacrifice-access?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Daily_JJM

06/08/2025

🚚 The UK’s new van market decline continues and electric vans remain well short of government targets. Discover what’s driving this trend and what the latest forecasts look like. Read the full story: https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-van-market-decline-continues-electric-van-target-to-be-missed?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Daily_JJM

05/08/2025

Exclusive: car brands have improved their working relationships with leasing companies in the past 12 months, and BMW UK is once again a standout performer, according to new research from the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association - BVRLA.

🔗 Read the full story here: https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/oems-strengthen-leasing-relationships-with-bmw-given-top-ranking?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Daily_JJM

05/08/2025

The first EVs have been approved for the Government’s £650m electric car grant - a key update for fleet managers looking to cut costs and accelerate their transition to electric.

🔗 Read the full story here: https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/first-cars-approved-for-electric-car-grant-by-dft?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Daily_JJM

04/08/2025

🚗 Mazda extends new car warranty to 6 years across Europe

Mazda has increased its new car warranty to 6 years or 150,000km across 28 European countries. The update includes extra coverage for paint, corrosion, and even EV batteries.

👉 Get the full story: https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/mazda-extended-warranty?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Daily_JJM

04/08/2025

🚘 Big changes ahead for car finance – and it could hit fleet costs

A Supreme Court ruling could lead to a massive £18bn in compensation payouts over hidden car loan commissions. Experts are warning this could mean higher costs for fleets as lenders react.

📈 More on what this means for businesses: https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/supreme-court-car-loan-commission-decision?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=Daily_JJM

01/08/2025

Supreme Court rules on car loan commission cases

Treasury says it will work with regulators and industry to understand the impact for both firms and consumers.

01/08/2025

Fleet deals: Latest from Hyundai, DHL, Fraikin, WTTL, and the Hyde Group

The latest fleet deals recently struck, including Avidity Group adds 60 Hyundai Kona Electric vehicles to its fleet.

01/08/2025

Ayvens grows pre-tax profits against “subdued” economic backdrop

Ayvens has reported growth in pre-tax profits of just over 37% year-on-year, despite challenging operating conditions.

01/08/2025

Second regional meeting confirmed for Empowering Women in Fleet

New network open to all female fleet end users to meet in Daventry in September.

01/08/2025

Updated Honda Civic e:HEV: pricing and specification

Honda has updated the Civic for 2025 with a fresh look and enhanced specification.

01/08/2025

Volkswagen Group introduces £1,500 'Grant Guarantee'

Volkswagen Group has introduced a £1,500 grant for certain electric models from its Cupra, Skoda and VW brands.