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Kooner Fleet Management Solutions expands into UK with major West Midlands investment
6+ hour, 10+ min ago (339+ words) Kooner Fleet Management Solutions has officially launched its UK operations with the opening of a new Vehicle Maintenance Unit in Wednesbury. The new site represents a significant investment in the West Midlands logistics sector and marks the company's first expansion…...
Major milestone for solar fleet retrofits as UK fleets eliminate van battery drain
10+ hour, 5+ min ago (396+ words) A strategic partnership between Genie Insights and RS Connect has eliminated commercial vehicle battery drain for major organisations after surpassing 2, 500 solar fleet retrofits nationwide. Working together on Working together on large-scale van retrofit programmes for organisations including Network Rail and…...
Ford launches new online store for certified genuine used parts
4+ day, 7+ hour ago (356+ words) With UK repair costs continuing to rise, Ford has launched Ford Certified Used Parts " a new online store for genuine used components. Now live at usedparts. ford. co. uk, the The platform is operated by Autonative, Ford's ecommerce partner for…...
Volteum lands "2. 5m to accelerate European fleet electrification
1+ week, 4+ day ago (287+ words) Volteum has raised "2. 5m (2. 2m) to expand its AI-driven fleet management platform for electric and mixed vehicle fleets further into key Western European markets. The funding round was The funding round was led by Movens Capital with participation from Wake Up Capital…...
Expert Fleet World webinar tackles making EVs work beyond the business case
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (175+ words) Fleet World is hosting an expert-led webinar that addresses the real-world operational and financial challenges of running an electric fleet now that the initial switch is underway. Fleet Fleet electrification has moved beyond the question of whether to transition. For…...
Sixt Van & Truck UK partners with Autoglass to support national fleet operations
2+ week, 1+ day ago (596+ words) Sixt Van & Truck has signed up Autoglass to deliver a fully integrated solution for vehicle glass repair, replacement and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) recalibration across its commercial vehicle rental fleet. The agreement will ensure Sixt's vehicles remain safe, compliant and…...
Hemel Hempstead MP hears local business concerns on EV transition
2+ week, 3+ day ago (366+ words) David Taylor, MP for Hemel Hempstead, visited LCV Finance & Leasing in Hemel Hempstead to hear directly from a local business about the challenges facing the vehicle leasing sector as it supports businesses and drivers through the transition to zero-emission vehicles....
Van fleets urged to reassess SMR strategies ahead of Euro 7
3+ week, 8+ hour ago (401+ words) Fleet operators need to reconsider service, maintenance, and repair (SMR) strategies in light of the forthcoming change to Euro 7 regulations, according to i247 Group. Euro 7 comes Euro 7 comes into effect from 29 November 2026 for all new model approvals. It applies to all…...
BYD Dolphin Cargo electric van on sale with 265-mile range
3+ week, 1+ day ago (308+ words) BYD has opened orders for the Dolphin Cargo e-Van, delivering a class-leading 265-mile range to the small commercial vehicle market. Priced from "29, 358 (excl. VAT), the Chinese brand's first-ever electric van in the UK converts the popular Dolphin hatchback into an…...
v Fleet debuts new tool to streamline fleet rental management
4+ week, 1+ day ago (305+ words) A new tool designed to comprehensively manage all aspects of rental management is now available from v Fleet. The business " launched this spring by insurtech v Mobility Group as a dedicated B2 B and fleet brand " said the new solution addresses…...