Polestar 4 goes on sale for £59,990
Polestar has started taking orders for the second electric SUV in the brand’s line-up, the Polestar 4. The car offers a range (WLTP) of up to 379 miles and is…
One-in-five charge points classed as 50kW or above
New electric vehicle (EV) charge point statistics have been published by the Department for Transport (DfT) showing the number and geographical spread of devices. In the past year, the public…
MFG buys Morrisons petrol stations and plans EV charging hub rollout
Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is buying 337 petrol stations from Morrisons and more than 400 associated sites to develop ultra-rapid electric vehicle (EV) charging hubs in a £2.5 billion deal.…
Fleet takes delivery of 100 VW ID Buzz Cargo electric vans
A commercial fleet operator has made the switch to all-electric vehicles (EVs) with the world’s largest handover of Volkswagen ID Buzz Cargo electric vans. Planning to save some 300 tonnes…
Volvo Unveils the Most Powerful Truck Engine in Europe
Volvo Trucks is set to launch a revamped engine for its renowned FH16 model, boasting a robust 17-litre design capable of producing up to 780 horsepower and 3,800 Newton-meters of…
NHS fleet takes delivery of electric vans
A fleet of all-electric Nissan Townstar vans has joined a busy NHS trust in Yorkshire, with range a deciding factor in their adoption. York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation…
Wincanton acquired by CEVA Logistics in multi-million pound deal
Wincanton is to be bought by French multinational CEVA Logistics – part of the CMA CGM group – in a deal worth $719 million (£567m). Wincanton’s board will recommend shareholders…
Road toll costs for van operators revealed in new research
Vans make an estimated 30 million toll road crossings a year, costing £123 million, according to new research from Go.Compare Van Insurance. The M6 toll and the Dartford Crossing each…
Industry jobs: Roles filled at Fleet Assist, Venson, AA Business Services, MotoNovo, CoolKit, DeliveryApp, Simplicity Group and BSI
Fleet Assist names Karen Ewer as new operations director Fleet Assist has promoted Karen Ewer to the position of operations director. One of Fleet Assist’s longest-serving employees, Ewer has worked…
Fastest electric vehicle charging speed ‘cheaper than petrol’
Off-peak rates on ultra-rapid chargers, offering the fastest speeds to charge an electric vehicle (EV), remain cheaper per mile compared to petrol, according to the AA. Despite pump prices falling…