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28/10/2026

Econ Engineering, which supplies around 85% of the UK’s gritters and snow ploughs, has been acquired by US manufacturer Alamo Group.

The specialist highways vehicle manufacturer also operates a rental fleet of around 1,300 vehicles and provides parts and service support across the UK.

Econ says employees, customers and suppliers will be unaffected by the acquisition.

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28/10/2026

CHANGAN says it sees significant opportunities for further growth in the UK fleet market.

Corporate and salary sacrifice are among its priority channels, while the brand is also investing in dealer training, UK R&D and a dedicated parts operation to strengthen aftersales support.

Its current UK range includes the electric Deepal S07 and S05, alongside the new S05 Ultra PHEV.

🤔 What would a newer car brand need to prove before you added it to your fleet?

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28/10/2026

Where could better data help your fleet cut waste and improve efficiency?

From excessive idling and under-used vehicles to inefficient routes and inconsistent driving behaviour, small inefficiencies can quickly add up.

Join our upcoming Fleet News webinar, in partnership with Samsara, to explore how analytics, AI-driven insights and unified fleet data can help improve performance and deliver measurable value.

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27/10/2026

The Chancellor is expected to maintain the fuel duty freeze in Wednesday’s Budget, keeping the existing 5p-per-litre cut in place.

The Government has also confirmed that higher mileage rates for people using their own vehicles for work will be made permanent.

Drivers can receive 55p per mile for the first 10,000 business miles, while the rate above that will increase from 25p to 35p.

Could higher reimbursement costs prompt businesses to rethink grey fleet mileage?

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27/10/2026

Euro 7 emissions standards are coming to Great Britain, bringing new rules that go well beyond exhaust emissions.

The changes include battery durability and health monitoring for EVs and PHEVs, as well as requirements covering brake wear and tyre abrasion.

For used EVs in particular, more consistent battery health information could make it easier for fleets and drivers to understand the condition of a vehicle before buying or leasing it.

Would better battery health information make you more confident choosing a used EV?

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27/10/2026

Could keeping vehicles longer or considering used car leasing help you manage fleet costs?

Join our FN50 webinar, sponsored by sopp+sopp, to hear experts from Zenith, BVRLA, Arval and sopp+sopp discuss leasing costs, the transition to electric, residual values and the challenges facing fleets.

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26/10/2026

Dashcams and telematics can help protect fleets, but only if operators act on what the data is telling them.

Legal experts are warning that repeated concerns around dangerous driving or fatigue could leave a business exposed if they are identified but not addressed.

In the event of a serious collision, investigators may look at whether risks were already known and what action the fleet took.

Does your fleet have a clear process for acting on telematics alerts?

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26/10/2026

Would you commit to a four-year EV lease without knowing what company car tax you will pay for the full term?

Salary sacrifice providers say some drivers are delaying orders because BIK rates are not yet confirmed beyond 2029/30.

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association - BVRLA and providers are calling for greater certainty, warning that the current “blindspot” could affect confidence in longer EV agreements.

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23/10/2026

A vehicle recovery driver has received a suspended prison sentence after a Range Rover rolled away during a recovery operation, seriously injuring a passer-by.

The HSE found the vehicle had not been properly secured on the steep hill after the winch was removed, with no wheel chocks or breakaway cables in place.

CCTV footage captured the incident, which left the passer-by with multiple broken bones and spinal injuries.

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23/10/2026

Fleet customers and suppliers are being asked to share their views on NRG Fleet Services’ acquisition of Specialist Fleet Services.

The Competition and Markets Authority is considering whether the deal could affect competition in the UK specialist vehicle market.

NRG and SFS are currently required to continue operating separately while the CMA gathers information.

Could the acquisition have an impact on your fleet or business?

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