Natalie Middleton
VW-backed used car platform expands into UK
The Heycar used car marketplace has launched in the UK, backed by Volkswagen and Daimler.
Over 70% of motorists want vaping banned in cars
More than two-thirds (73%) of motorists would like vaping banned in cars, a new survey by Motorpoint has found.
InstaVolt adds 125kW charging points to network
InstaVolt has started the roll-out of new ChargePoint Express 250 high-powered chargers, capable of up to 125kW charging, on its network.
Ban hands-free devices and crack down on all mobile phone usage, say MPs
The Government should look at introducing tougher penalties for all mobile phone usage behind the wheel – including banning hands-free devices, starting first with public sector … Read More »
£13.25m up for grabs for sustainable transport solutions
Public, community and third sector organisations in Scotland can now apply for funding for sustainable and greener travel options under the third round of the European … Read More »
Cycling Infrastructure Database to make cycling in London easier
A new Cycling Infrastructure Database – said to be the largest in the world – has been created for London to enable more people to turn … Read More »
Neva Consultants expands national sales network
Leasing broker Neva Consultants has embarked on a national recruitment drive to expands its network of regional appointed representatives.
Raise fuel duty and VED for diesels to tackle pollution, says think tank
Increasing fuel duty, especially for diesels, and introducing an ongoing Vehicle Excise Duty surcharge for all new diesel cars could significantly reduce levels of air pollution … Read More »
BP Chargemaster’s James Jean-Louis joins Cyan Finance
Cyan Finance has hired James Jean-Louis, formerly of BP Chargemaster, as sustainable finance – eMobility lead.
New VWFS | Fleet tool gives guidance on fleet EV journey
Volkswagen Financial Services | Fleet has launched a new tool to help fleets make the switch to electric vehicles.
Government doubles funding for on-street electric car charging
The Department for Transport is ploughing a further £2.5m into funding for chargepoints on residential streets.
WLTP Second Act ‘extremely unlikely’ to bring supply shortages, says Cap
Cap HPI is warning that widespread reports of concerns around new vehicle supply shortages in September are unwarranted following the implementation of WLTP ‘Second Act’ certification.
New car club brings EV access to South Ayrshire drivers
Drivers in South Ayrshire are being provided with access to two Nissan Leaf electric vehicles under a new electric community car club.
Airport short-term parking fees on the rise
More than eight in 10 (82%) of UK airports of the UK’s 22 busiest airports have increased pick-up and drop-off charges over the last year.
Teletrac Navman transforms Trackstar with AI Assistant
Stolen vehicle tracking provider Teletrac Navman Automotive has launched a new AI-based virtual assistant to transform its responses to vehicle theft.
Fleetondemand acquires FleetEurope
Mobility technology provider Fleetondemand has acquired Buckinghamshire-based vehicle management company FleetEurope for an undisclosed sum.
Landmark High Court judgment could see mobile phone law change
Mobile phone laws could be rewritten after a driver won a High Court appeal yesterday (31 July 2019) over a previous conviction for using his phone.
Company car driver motoring fines rise 41% to £10.6m
Motoring fines racked up by company car drivers rocketed in the first half of 2019, prompting a renewed call to fleets to invest in driver education … Read More »
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions grows profit
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions has reported a pre-tax profit of £24.8m for FY18/19; up 3.3% from the £24m recorded for the previous tax year.
Jaguar launches new range calculator for I-PACE
Jaguar has launched a new online calculator to help potential I-PACE buyers maximise the range of the all-electric SUV.
Volvo boosts in-car connectivity on all new cars
Volvo Car UK is installing a data SIM card as standard in all new models, making ‘big data’ available to drivers.
Citycarver model adds off-road appeal to Audi A1
Audi is launching a new Citycarver version of its A1 supermini to bring offroad appeal to the line-up.
Jochen Sutor joins LeasePlan as chief financial officer
LeasePlan Corporation NV has named Jochen Sutor as its new chief financial officer (CFO) and member of the Managing Board, effective 1 October 2019.
New research identifies motivations and obstructions to ULEV switch
Car and van drivers are ready to make the switch to hybrid and electric vehicles but ongoing concerns over operation and lack of awareness of the … Read More »
UK car production falls 20% while cost of Brexit mitigation rises
UK car manufacturing fell by a fifth (20%) in the first half of 2019, with the latest decline in June marking 13 consecutive months of negative … Read More »
Comment: Hands-free and hand-held phone debate misses the point
Following today’s publication of the Transport Select Committee’s report urging a clampdown mobile phone usage, Shaun Helman, TRL’s chief scientist – who provided evidence for the report … Read More »