Toyota has announced plans to join Daimler Truck and Volvo Group in a joint venture focused on hydrogen-powered trucks. The move would see Toyota become an equal partner in cellcentric, a company developing hydrogen fuel systems for heavy commercial vehicles. Cellcentric was set up by Daimler Truck and Volvo to develop alternative power systems for trucks that need long range and quick refuelling. By bringing Toyota on board, the companies hope to speed up progress and share

Ford has warned that the UK’s push towards electric vans risks moving faster than many fleets can realistically manage, with charging downtime and infrastructure gaps creating growing operational and financial risks for businesses. The manufacturer says real‑world fleet data shows that most van operators would need to charge during the working day, potentially leading to lost productivity, higher running costs and increased exposure to operational disruption. Ford is now call

Fleet electrification is set to accelerate throughout 2026 as a combination of policy pressure, growing infrastructure and new technology reshapes how businesses plan their transition. The biggest driver remains the UK’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) mandate, which requires manufacturers to increase the percentage of zero‑emission cars and vans they sell each year. This trajectory pushes EVs from a long‑term ambition towards an operational necessity for businesses, especially w

Fleet operators across the UK are welcoming a major tax reform that could significantly reduce leasing costs for commercial vehicles. The Autumn Budget 2025 introduced a 40% first-year capital allowance for leased vans and light commercial vehicles, effective from 1 January 2026. This marks the first time leased assets have qualified for such relief, closing a long-standing gap in the capital allowances regime. Previously, only outright purchases benefited from full expensing