THE WHICHEV VIEW: Kia debuts PV5 electric van in UK
By WhichEV Kia has officially entered the UK electric commercial vehicle sector, unveiling its first purpose-built electric van — the PV5 — at the 2025 Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show. The company has also announced an all-new dealer and service network, focused exclusively on supporting businesses making the shift to electric. Pre-orders for the PV5 Cargo and PV5 Passenger […]
RISK MANAGEMENT MONTH: Key steps to finding the solutions you need in 2025
Risk management has become a central pillar of effective fleet operations across both the public and private sectors. As fleets face growing pressure to reduce accidents, lower insurance premiums, and comply with evolving safety regulations, many are turning to specialist risk management providers to strengthen their operations. But with a wide range of solutions available […]
UK EV population hits new high, says SMMT
The number of vehicles on British roads reached its highest ever level in 2024, rising by 1.4% to 41,964,268, according to new Motorparc data published today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). The number of cars in use also reached a new high, growing by 1.3% or 470,556 units to 36,165,401, marking […]
Learn from the best at the Fleet Summit in June
Taking place on Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd June at the Hilton Manchester Deansgate, the Fleet Summit is completely free for you to attend, giving you access to first class seminar sessions and the UK’s best industry suppliers. This ever-popular event has been designed exclusively for you to see what’s new in the industry & discover the solutions you need. We also […]
May 2025 is Fleet Management Software Month on Fleet Briefing: Here’s how to get involved!
Each month on Fleet Management Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the fleet market – and in May we’ll be focusing on Fleet Management Software solutions. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help fleet buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a supplier […]
SambaSafety: Where speed, simplicity and safety finally align
Fleets today face mounting pressures, from stricter regulations and rising insurance costs to closer scrutiny of driver safety. But disconnected systems make it hard to manage exposure and make confident, data-driven decisions. Without a unified view of driver risk, it’s difficult to take meaningful action and address these challenges. Centralise Your Data The SambaSafety Risk Cloud […]
RISK MANAGEMENT MONTH: Building a safety-first fleet culture through continuous risk assessment
More and more fleet operators are taking a proactive stance on road safety and operational risk by shifting the focus from reactive incident management to behaviour-based risk prevention. At the heart of this strategy is the growing emphasis on driver behaviour monitoring and ongoing training – a combination that not only reduces collisions and claims, but also […]
THE WHICH EV VIEW: Smart jumps on the EV SUV bandwagon
By WhichEV Smart Europe has announced the launch of its newest model, the smart #5, which marks the company’s entry into the mid-size SUV market. The smart #5, which is set to have its European premiere, is not only a significant expansion of the brand’s all-electric line-up but also its most versatile vehicle to date. Scheduled […]
Fleet managers believe AI can play crucial role in making roads safer – research
Real-time driver alerts and assistance powered by artificial intelligence (AI) are being recognised as key to improving fleet safety, with 69% of UK fleet operators identifying them as AI’s most promising application. That’s according to a new study conducted by Webfleet and video telematics partner Lytx, which surveyed 200 UK fleet decision-makers. More than two-thirds (68%) highlighted AI’s role in analysing telematics data […]
DRIVER TRAINING MONTH: Examining laws, compliance, and the implications for training
As an industry we face a fast-changing landscape of road safety laws, compliance requirements, and training expectations. With increasing scrutiny from regulators and growing emphasis on corporate duty of care, ensuring that fleet drivers remain fully trained, compliant, and safe is not just a legal obligation—it’s crucial for business. From updated Highway Code guidance to mandatory driver CPC requirements, fleet managers must […]