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By Natalie Middleton / 29 minutes ago / Latest News / No Comments This week’s top fleet industry stories… Road safety risks from ever-larger cars exposed in new report Fleets warned of ‘morning after’ peril from England’s late-night knockout clash Corporate mobility surges as 62% of fleets adopt shared transport solutions Fiat launches £8,995 Topolino electric quadricycle in UK Kia upgrades EV5 with AWD power and drops slick new Storm special editions Royal Mail cuts carbon emissions by 31%...

Fleets and drivers face a dual road safety crisis of extreme fatigue and hangover impairment as a result of Monday’s high-stakes World Cup knockout tie against Mexico. Thousands of commuters may hit the Monday rush hour dangerously tired and over the limit The crucial match kicks off at 1am BST on Monday morning. It will conclude shortly before 3am if settled in normal time, and even later if it goes to extra time and penalties.

The ongoing growth in the size, height and weight of new cars is threatening to reshape urban infrastructure, increase fleet operating costs and spike grid vulnerability across Europe, according to a new study.

Commercial fleets are rapidly transforming their operations with shared mobility solutions to boost sustainability and cut costs. Mobility solutions are already used by 62% of fleets, with a further 24% considering them Almost two-thirds of fleets (62%) are using mobility solutions, with a further 24% considering implementing them within the next three years, according to the 2026 Arval Mobility Observatory Barometer.

Our anonoymous fleet manager wades through EV white noise and missing key fob mysteries. Insights from our fleet insider on today’s operational challenges Our drivers have not been the quickest to join the EV club. They have continued to be happy driving their petrol and diesel cars up and down the country. But a couple are now due to change their vehicles and looking seriously at electric cars, and also considering plug-in hybrids.

Steer Automotive Group has launched a mobile ‘Wellbeing on Wheels’ tour to deliver frontline mental health support directly to workshop sites across England. The initiative, launched in partnership with automotive industry charity Ben, saw the dedicated ‘Ben Bus’ visit 12 separate operating sites in the first week of June. Technicians and workshop staff were given dedicated time away from the tools to access free, confidential counselling, resource toolkits and face-to-face advisory sessions.

Fiat has officially opened UK orders for its all-electric Topolino quadricycle, launching the ultra-compact urban vehicle with a starting price of £8,995 OTR. The lightweight EV revives a historic nameplate to target buyers seeking affordable, sustainable micromobility Based on the same underpinning as the Citroën Ami, the lightweight EV revives a historic nameplate to target buyers seeking affordable, sustainable micromobility.

Moto Hospitality has launched a new ultra-rapid charging hub at its Tamworth motorway services, delivering a major boost for UK businesses going electric.

Kia has expanded its UK SUV line-up by introducing a premium Storm special-edition trim level for the EV5 and Sportage, alongside new all-wheel-drive (AWD) variants for the EV5.

Royal Mail has reduced its total carbon emissions by nearly a third since 2021, driven by a rapid EV rollout that has established the UK’s largest electric delivery fleet. Royal Mail now runs over 8,500 eLCVs, cementing its status as the UK’s largest electric delivery fleet The company’s latest Sustainability Report reveals that total market-based emissions fell to 1,085KtCO2e in 2025/26 – a 7% decrease year-on-year and a 31% drop against its 2020/21 baseline.