Issue 16 - BMW unveils lower-tier armoured 7 Series concept

13 Oct 2026 · 12 stories

Plus: UK leasing fleet hits record 2.14 million vehicles as van demand stalls

This week's headlines show a fleet sector pulling in different directions: BMW's armoured 7 Series arrives as UK zero-emission HGV uptake slips even as EU volumes rise, while charging infrastructure expands and leasing fleets hit a record high, with van downtime costs drawing fresh concern.

The issue as it landed on Tuesday morning.

BMW unveils lower-tier armoured 7 Series concept
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