Alex Grant
Ford to double EV investment
Ford is more than doubling its investment in electric vehicles, reviving the Mach nameplate made famous by early Mustangs on a high-performance electric SUV due in … Read More »
Road Test: Volkswagen Golf Estate 1.6 TDI SE Navigation
The Golf still feels like a great solution to the challenges of work and home life, reckons Alex Grant.
Experience vital for driving ULEV uptake, says Go Ultra Low
Hands-on experience and a whole-life approach to running costs are vital for driving fleet uptake of electric vehicles, according to new research from Go Ultra Low … Read More »
Vauxhall appoints new managing director
Groupe PSA has appointed Stephen Norman as managing director of Vauxhall Motors and Opel Ireland, effective from 1 February.
Europcar Group appoints new chief financial officer
Europcar Group has appointed Luc Peligry, as chief financial officer, supporting ongoing growth of the company.
Top-level staff changes at Volkswagen Group UK
Volkswagen Group UK has appointed Patrick McGillycuddy as head of sales operations, replacing Rod McLeod who becomes director of Skoda UK, both effective from 1 Feb.
Byton sets sights on Tesla with electric SUV
Chinese electric car manufacturer, Byton, has previewed the first of its line-up of luxury cars; a long-range, fully-electric SUV due to launch in Europe during 2020.
Audi to re-shape UK fleet sales from April
Audi UK is adopting an agency model for its fleet sales from 1 April, aimed at offering more stability for dealers and clarity for customers, while … Read More »
Shell and Fleet World Valuing People Survey – the results
In the second part of our series of exclusive surveys, Shell and Fleet World questioned 266 fleet executives to find out how they interact and monitor … Read More »
DfT to create and upgrade Major Road Network
The Department for Transport has begun a 12-week consultation process to identify and upgrade vital A-roads as it creates a new Major Road Network across England.
Diesel tax hikes ‘creating CO2 problem’, says PSA Group
Government tax reform penalising diesel vehicles is hindering the uptake of clean engines, encouraging fleets to pick the wrong fuel and potentially slowing CO2 reductions, according … Read More »
Road Test: Mazda MX-5 RF 2.0i Sport Nav
Does a folding metal roof blunt the MX-5’s lightweight appeal? Alex Grant finds out.
Honda previews dual-motor Insight hybrid
Honda will unveil a prototype of the next Insight hybrid at the Detroit Motor Show, featuring a new two-motor hybrid system aimed at rivalling the economy … Read More »
Land Rover reveals new Discovery Commercial
Land Rover has launched a commercial version of the new Discovery, which is available to order today ahead of deliveries in Q2 2018.
Commercial fleets missing out on £14bn saving, says Hitachi Capital
Despite a growing appetite for hybrid and electric cars, government policy needs to do more to encourage commercial vehicle fleets to move to alternative drivetrains, according … Read More »
European Parliament moves towards petrol and diesel phase-out
Manufacturers could soon face strict targets for electric and ultra-low emission vehicles as a share of their overall sales, as part of measures to phase out … Read More »
Denso acquires smartphone-as-a-key technology startup
Automotive parts and technology company, Denso, has acquired American company InfiniteKey, with a view to developing systems enabling smartphones to be used instead of vehicle keys.
DfT to raise weight limit for electric vans
The Department for Transport is to raise the weight threshold for electric light commercial vehicles from 3.5 tonnes to 4.25 tonnes, removing administrative burdens for operators … Read More »
Chargemaster launches centralised billing for plug-in fleets
Chargemaster is launching a fleet-specific subscription of its 6,000-strong Polar electric vehicle charging network, enabling usage for multiple drivers to be billed to the same account.
Government must focus on rapid chargers for fleets, says new report
Rapid charging points for electric vehicles are a more cost-effective way to reduce air pollution than slower on-street units, despite the latter being cheaper to install, … Read More »
Greener travel isn’t just about cleaner cars, says CarPlus
Government policy should encourage the trend towards reduced car use, with research showing this is a more effective way to cut energy use than swapping to … Read More »
UK’s city congestion up 20% since 2010
Delays due to congestion in the UK’s most gridlocked cities has risen 20% since 2010, with journeys now taking almost a third longer in peak times … Read More »
PHEVs now “over 25%” of 3 Series Fleet volume
BMW is aiming to double sales of the 530e plug-in hybrid in 2018, following a year where the 330e will have taken “well over a quarter” … Read More »
Cybersecurity concerns curbing demand for connected cars
Knowledge of connected cars is low among UK consumers, with only 4% saying they knew they owned one, and 66% saying they did not plan to … Read More »
Industry concern as ‘clocking’ rises among nearly new vehicles
The BVRLA is to begin an investigation into mileage fraud, following warnings from the National Franchise Dealer Association (NFDA) that it’s a fast-growing problem among vehicles … Read More »
Mercedes-Benz reveals new CLS coupé
Mercedes-Benz revealed its third-generation four-door coupé at the Los Angeles Motor Show, featuring driver assistance technology from the EClass and five seats for the first time.
Porsche puts PHEV chauffeur fleet to test in London
Porsche is deploying a six-month trial of a fleet of plug-in hybrid chauffeur cars in London as part of research into transport solutions.
Interview: Tim Porter, Lex Autolease
As Lex Autolease completes what may have sounded like an ambitious five-year plan ahead of deadline, managing director Tim Porter reckons it’s laid some interesting foundations … Read More »
Road Test: Volkswagen Beetle R-Line Cabriolet 2.0 TDI DSG
Changing fashions mean the now-niche Beetle perhaps has more impact than ever, reckons Alex Grant.
Shell to host UK’s first ultra-fast EV chargers
Shell is to host the UK’s first ultra-fast charging points installed under the manufacturer-backed Ionity network, which is targeting 400 sites across Europe by 2020.
Top news of the week
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FCA Group to launch fleet telematics system
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‘Continuing headwinds’ force JLR move to three-day week
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Seat Tarraco targets corporate fleets
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EU to probe BMW, Daimler and VW over possible collusion
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Briefing: BT Fleet Solutions’ 2018/19 report
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Hybrid Honda CR-V targets 50% electric driving
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CBVC aids opt-out drivers with new personal lease division
