Issue No. 6: Diesel hits 174.0p as pump prices climb again
Petrol 156.1p, diesel 174.0p - plus 13 more stories on cost, compliance and residuals.
cap hpi extends used van residual forecasts to 200,000 miles
cap hpi now runs used-LCV residual value forecasts to 200,000 miles, over terms of twelve to sixty months, in both pounds and percentage of list price.
1,300 charge points funded across Devon and Torbay
Believ to install 1,300 EV charging points across Devon and Torbay in partnership with local councils.
MAN's MCS eTrucks reach series production, UK deliveries start
MAN begins series production of electric trucks compatible with Megawatt Charging System at Munich facility.
Stellantis exits Free2move car-sharing to Mutares
Stellantis divests its Free2move car-sharing operation to private equity firm Mutares through agreed sale.
Tachograph breaches cost operator half its HGV licence
An operator reduced its HGV fleet by half following tachograph non-compliance issues, signalling stricter regulatory enforcement.
Gas price cap uncertainty extended to April 2027
Ofgem implements temporary approach for unidentified gas allowance pricing October-December 2026.
Tariff choice matters more than depot charging hardware
Energy Saving Trust analysed over one million heat pump and technology combinations to identify which reduce household energy costs.
Continental expands European Roadshow across Europe through 2027
Continental is extending its European Roadshow programme through 2027 to strengthen market presence across transport sectors.
Grid regulator raises substation funding to speed depot connections
Ofgem proposes modifications to Advanced Procurement Mechanism allowances and introduces new cost category for RIIO-ET3 framework.
BetterPoints wins $500k to scale behaviour-change tech
Toyota Mobility Foundation selected BetterPoints as a winner in its Global Sustainable Cities Challenge.
Kona Electric jumps to full £3,750 grant after supply chain review
Hyundai Kona electric vehicle now eligible for UK government grant following environmental review of manufacturing and supply chain.
MG's B-segment EV hatchback locked in for 2027 launch
MG Motor unveiled two all-electric concept vehicles at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed, drawing on its centennial British heritage.
Chinese EV warranty and servicing guide arrives for fleet buyers
Analysis of warranty, servicing and reliability for Chinese EV brands entering the UK market, including BYD, MG, Omoda and Leapmotor.
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