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Volvo is ramping up production of its new EX60 medium electric SUV just weeks after the car’s public reveal. Most major European markets are reporting retail orders much higher than internal forecasts for the EX60 Uncovered last month as the electric sibling to the Swedish brand’s best-selling XC60 SUV, the

The UK’s competition watchdog has cleared BCA’s acquisition of Aston Barclay after an in-depth phase 2 investigation said the deal “does not substantially reduce competition”. The inquiry group found the BCA–Aston Barclay merger does not substantially reduce competition The inquiry, led by an independent panel of experts, dismissed concerns that

Trane Technologies, parent firm of Thermo King, has completed the acquisition of UK agent Thermo King Northern. Thermo King Northern, a longstanding Thermo King and Frigoblock dealer, now operates under Thermo King UK The acquisition includes Thermo King Northern’s full operations, its customer base and team of service engineers and

The European Commission has adopted a legislative proposal to increase demand for low-carbon, European-made technologies and products, including EVs, after weeks of wrangling over the bill. The Act introduces ‘Made in EU’ provisions for electric vehicles and their component The landmark Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) will introduce “targeted and proportionate”

Cutting-edge technology that revolutionises proactive servicing, maintenance and repair (SMR) for your fleet will be on display at this April’s Great British Fleet Event in Milton Keynes. Fleets can test out Grosvenor’s leading-edge fleet management and SMR tool at GBFE 2026 Developed by GBFE headline partner Grosvenor in partnership with global

Kia Europe has recruited Erhan Eren as PBV director to drive forwards its electric van strategy across Europe. Erhan Eren, PBV director at Kia Europe Eren will strengthen Kia’s long‑term Platform Beyond Vehicle (PBV) strategy across the European region, guiding the strategic development and rollout of the Korean brand’s PBV

Corporate fleet electrification represents a significant economic and climate opportunity for Europe but barriers must be addressed to unlock full potential, a new report finds. Electrification is both environmentally and economically compelling, but structural barriers remain Analysis by EY and Eurelectric reveals that transitioning Europe’s corporate fleets could unlock up

Iveco has deployed the first road‑ready eDaily with integrated dynamic and static wireless charging on the A35 Brebemi highway in Italy. Hailed as a major step toward the future of mobility, the landmark electric van enters service with Italian motorway concessionaire Brebemi as the first road‑ready vehicle equipped for integrated

Thatcham Research has launched a new initiative to address the growing challenge of electric vehicle insurability and repair costs. The framework sets out eight key requirements to make EVs more repairable, sustainable and affordable The EV Blueprint sets out eight key requirements to make electric vehicles more repairable, sustainable and

Industry professionals have a final opportunity to join Fleet World’s expert-led webinar exploring the critical challenges and priorities shaping UK fleet management in 2026. To register for the webinar, please click here Taking place this Wednesday 4 March 2026 from 10:30-11:30 GMT, the session will reveal critical strategies for navigating

Škoda is adding plug-in hybrid power to its latest-generation Superb Hatch as demand for PHEV models rises. The 272hp plug-in hybrid becomes the most powerful Škoda vehicle equipped with a combustion engine The new 272hp plug-in hybrid becomes the most powerful Škoda vehicle equipped with a combustion engine and marks