Issue No. 9: VW ID.Polo first look: the affordable EV for 2026
Plus 13 more stories on BIK, residuals and compliance this week.
32mm Aero 111 variant targets long-haul truck operators
Continental introduced a 32mm variant of its Aero 111 tyre, designed for challenging conditions and extended journeys.
CMA finds weak competition, not crisis profiteering, behind fuel prices
UK competition watchdog cleared fuel retailers of crisis exploitation but identified insufficient market competition as keeping pump prices elevated.
Work Experience – The Ast Way
AST offers hands-on work experience placements where participants engage directly with fleet operations rather than observational tasks.
Wheelchair Accessible Coach Transport Services for Southern Health and Social Care Trust
BSO's Procurement and Logistics Service seeks framework for wheelchair accessible coach transport for Southern Health and Social Care Trust.
EVs “travel four times further” that petrol for same cost
Research shows electric vehicles can travel over four times further than petrol cars at equivalent cost, driven by rising fuel prices.
VW ID.Polo hits £23,945 to reopen sub-£25k EV fleet cases
Volkswagen previews the ID.Polo, an electric supermini targeting sub-£25,000 pricing for 2026 launch.
Brazil's used-EV market faces Europe's fate in 24-48 months
Analysis of European vehicle pricing, stock and residual values as potential indicators for Brazilian market trends.
Digital tachograph compliance checks to automate at FORS 2026
A digital tachograph infringement detection system will launch at the FORS 2026 conference.
XPENG G6 update adds Park-Comfort mode for driver welfare
XPENG released an over-the-air update for the G6 with 50+ enhancements including customised cooling features via the XCOMBO app.
Budget 2026 set for 28 October: fleet tax policy deadline
HM Treasury confirmed the 2026 Budget will take place on 28 October.
How often should you check driver licences? UK fleet practice
Guidance on proper driver licence verification procedures and compliance requirements for fleet operators.
New programme set to unlock Highlands and Islands’ next generation of digital and technology entrepreneurs
BT Group launches digital and technology support programme for around 100 entrepreneurs and organisations in Highlands and Islands.
Toyota shares mobility for all message at the Festival of Disability Cricket
Toyota promoted its Everybody Moves accessibility initiative at the Festival of Disability Cricket.
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