Volvo models gain new hazard alerts to warn other drivers over-the-air

Volvo is expanding its Connected Safety system with a new over-the-air software update that allows vehicles to instantly warn other drivers about four advanced road hazards ahead. The upcoming software update adds four specific smart alerts to help out in bad weather, dark nights or on winding roads The rollout will hit models in Europe, Read More

Western EVs lose ‘badge appeal’ edge as buyers rate Chinese models equal for quality

Western electric vehicle manufacturers can no longer rely on traditional ‘badge appeal’ to maintain their market dominance as drivers become more open to Chinese EV brands. Almost four in 10 UK consumers agree that some Chinese EVs match or exceed in quality compared to Western alternatives The latest edition of OC&C Strategy Consultants’ Global Automotive Read More

Comment: Vehicle theft myths fleet managers can’t afford to believe

By Stefano Peduzzi, vice president, technology solutions and operations Europe, Geotab Stefano Peduzzi, vice president, technology solutions and operations Europe, Geotab Across Europe, the organised networks behind the most high-value commercial vehicle theft have become specialists. They study fleet protection systems, map the weak points, and plan around them. Most fleets are still protecting assets Read More

New issue of Fleet World & Van Fleet World Digital magazine now out

The Q3 2026 issue of Fleet World Digital magazine is now online, bringing you the latest operational analysis and vehicle reviews. The new edition of Fleet World Digital is online here Our lead news analysis looks at the current stability in secondhand electric vehicle prices. We ask whether this forecourt balance can hold when the massive Read More

Nexus Rental expands into Republic of Ireland

Nexus Rental has launched its rental management platform Iris into the Republic of Ireland, marking its first-ever expansion outside the UK. The Ireland launch team This strategic move establishes a foundation for the B2B vehicle and plant hire specialist’s planned growth into broader European markets. Scott Haddow, chief executive officer at Nexus Rental, said: “It’s Read More

Experts to decode the next decade in free Future of Fleet webinar this October

Fleet World is hosting an expert-led webinar this autumn to help businesses navigate the critical macro shifts transforming corporate transport over the next 10 years. Free registration for the upcoming session is available online here Scheduled for Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 10:30am, the Future of Fleet: What the Next Decade Holds session is hosted Read More

Humax and Paua simplify EV charging for fleets

Fuel and energy costs top UK fleet budget pressures, research…

SparkCharge expands to UK to power autonomous fleets and cut grid wait times

SparkCharge, a major distributed energy network provider, has officially launched operations in the UK. SparkCharge is expanding to provide immediate AI-optimised, on-site energy infrastructure to autonomous vehicle fleets and large enterprises Building on its proven operations across Canada and all 50 US states, SparkCharge is expanding its distributed energy network to provide immediate AI-optimised, on-site Read More