Experts to share best practice on eco-driving in free Brake webinar
The webinar, which takes place on Tuesday 17 November 2015 as part of the build-up to Road Safety Week, will cover the benefits of eco-driving in improving safety, … Read More »
MPs rack up £4.3m in motoring expenses in past three years
The publication calculated totals for each of the 11 regions defined by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) and found that around £1.4m was claimed by … Read More »
Esso launches new and improved Synergy forecourts
Selected forecourts around the UK are already featuring the new Synergy premium look. The update includes grade labels that are easier to identify; brighter and more … Read More »
Brake calls for end to government red tape on 20mph limits
A new report from the charity finds that moving to 20mph limits across built up areas would deliver significant safety benefits, especially for pedestrians and cyclists, … Read More »
Volkswagen to take action on 1.2m diesel vehicles in UK
As previously announced, the issue with the software at the centre of the test manipulations in the US is only said to affect diesel vehicles with … Read More »
Fleet Service GB expands operations team and launches Advisory Group
Fleet Service GB was launched in spring 2015 by Marcus Bray, who with his father, Geoffrey Bray, and stepmother, Ina Bray, was previously instrumental in the … Read More »
Newly appointed VW CEO Matthias Müller will focus on winning back trust
Matthias Müller – who remains chairman of Porsche until a successor is found – said: “My most urgent task is to win back trust for the … Read More »
German government says VW manipulated emission tests in Europe too
Transport minister Alexander Dobrindt, said that vehicles in Europe with 1.6 and 2.0 litre diesel engines were also affected by the manipulations in the US. Mr … Read More »
Jaguar driving legend and oldest ever contestant enters MPG Marathon
Dewis, who was born in 1920, will be entering this year’s event, rated as the UK’s most prestigious lean-driving challenge, in a rear wheel drive, 2.0 … Read More »
Highways England says still ‘fine-tuning’ Dart Charge
The agency has overseen the introduction of Dart Charge on behalf of the government and outsourced its operation to Sanef. Since the launch of the scheme, … Read More »
AA says strategy to overhaul business is on track
In its latest results, the breakdown specialist, which floated on the stock market last year, said that the rate of decline in its roadside assistance members … Read More »
SMMT: Volkswagen emissions scandal ‘not an industry-wide issue’
The latest events in the scandal see Volkswagen now facing multiple investigations in the United States, including a criminal probe from the Department of Justice according … Read More »
Volkswagen says 11m diesel cars fitted with software involved in emissions scandal
Already Volkswagen has been accused of violating American emissions testing and ordered to recall nearly 500,000 cars following its alleged use of so-called ‘defeat devices’. As … Read More »
Youngest ever drivers enter 2015 MPG Marathon
Astonishingly, Eloise Peabody-Rolf, 17, and Rory Carmichael, also 17, have been driving since the age of 11 as members of The Under 17 Car Club, a … Read More »
Numbers of killed and seriously injured road casualties rise in over half of police force areas
The data has been revealed by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) and shows the full-year figures by police force area for 2014 compared to 2013, … Read More »
Self-driving pod unveiled in Milton Keynes
The electric-powered LUTZ Pathfinder pod was presented to commuters and other members of the public outside Milton Keynes Central train station, with members of the Transport … Read More »
New hydrogen filling station opens near Sheffield
Situated on The Advanced Manufacturing Park two miles from the M1 and within easy reach of Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and Doncaster, the site is completely self-sufficient, using … Read More »
Average speed cameras go live on A90
The cameras will remain in operation until the end of the project in December 2016, which sees a significant upgrade to the road network taking place … Read More »
Diesel pumps running dry is ‘real possibility’ warns RAC Foundation
Speaking to the BBC, the foundation said that UK refineries were struggling to cope with growing take-up of diesel cars and said that at the current … Read More »
Hyundai announces launch of i20 Active compact SUV
Billed as a “a rugged compact crossover for customers with active lifestyles”, the model will join the carmaker’s existing Tucson, Santa Fe and Grand Santa Fe … Read More »
Infiniti reveals final production version of Q30 premium hatch at Frankfurt
The exterior is heavily based on the concept shown in 2013, with Roland Krueger, president of Infiniti, commenting: “Q30 makes a daring visual statement through its sculpted, … Read More »
Caterham in inaugural entry for 2015 MPG Marathon
The British sportscar maker will be entering the entry level version of the iconic Caterham Seven, the 160, rated as the most economical in the company’s … Read More »
Jaguar F-Pace revealed at Frankfurt Motor Show
Available to order now and priced from £34,170, the F-Pace is based on the C-X17 concept unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show and is 4,731mm … Read More »
Prestige Fleet Servicing strengthens technical support team and extends network
Prestige, which provides vehicle servicing, maintenance and repair work for leasing companies, fleet management providers, corporate fleets and aftermarket warranty companies, says it’s seen rapid growth … Read More »
Ford research project to work on near-zero particulate emission diesel cars
The three-year project, which is co-funded by the German government, will develop the first passenger cars, based on a Ford Mondeo, to run on environmentally friendly … Read More »
Lord Digby Jones to release 515 black balloons in business fleet driver awareness campaign
The balloons will mark the number of people who died in the UK in just one year as a result of work-related journeys and will be … Read More »
Jaama continues expansion with new business analyst post
Experienced IT professional Phil Meadows has been appointed a business analyst within the team with a remit to understand customers’ vehicle and driver management challenges and … Read More »
Global road safety leaders to meet for first global conference on eliminating risky road infrastructure
The aim is to win commitments to raise infrastructure safety standards to three-star or better. The event, supported by safety charities, has been enabled by EuroRAP … Read More »
Used car market values reach record levels in 2014, finds latest BCA Used Car Market Report
Published today (10 September) by BCA in association with the Centre for Automotive Management, University of Buckingham, the report shows that the collective value of the … Read More »
Nearly 12% of all crashes result in a least one insurance write-off
Analysis of 40,000 collisions handled by Accident Exchange estimates that there are 258,000 write-offs annually, valued at almost £2bn. The new investigation also highlights a clear … Read More »
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