Natalie Middleton
Euro 6 diesels still not meeting Euro 5 NOx limits, says ICCT
Real-world NOx emissions from diesels are still exceeding EU levels, even for the newest, Euro 6 models.
Peugeot 508 SW drives appeal of estate car sector
Peugeot has unveiled its 508 SW estate as it puts the focus on both style and practicality for the D-segment estate car market.
Audi Q8 brings fight to BMW X6
Audi has unveiled its Q8 coupe-cum-SUV, bringing a flagship to its Q range to rival models such as the BMW X6, Range Rover Sport and Mercedes-Benz … Read More »
Diesel health costs 20 times higher than BEVs
New research has set out the cost of the damage to our health from cars and vans – with diesels coming out around 20 times higher … Read More »
DriveTech cuts licence check admin with new e-Check service
DriveTech has introduced a new e-Check service that streamlines the licence checking process.
WLTP uncertainty mitigated by medium-term rental
Fleets are using medium-term rental as a means to manage current uncertainty over WLTP and company car taxation.
Unipres fleet shows continued benefits of salary sacrifice
Sunderland-based car parts manufacturer Unipres has reported continued popularity for its salary sacrifice scheme as it works to drive carbon emissions reductions.
Expanded fleet deal proves winner with drivers
Family furniture business Hammonds has appointed Activa Contracts for a sole-supply, fully outsourced company car deal in response to driver calls for a wider vehicle choice.
JLR to drive public sector fleet sales with Leaselink
Jaguar Land Rover has deployed Ebbon-Dacs’ Leaselink and moDel solutions as it looks to drive direct sales to public sector fleet customers.
Van registrations up 2.4% in May
Light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations were up for the second month running in May, latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show.
AFVs score record share of fleet sector
Alternatively fuelled vehicles gained their highest market share yet in the fleet market as businesses increasingly turned away from conventional petrol and diesel models.
Hybrid fuel economy winners and losers revealed
A total of 98% of hybrid cars don’t match their advertised MPG, with some returning just a third of their official figures.
New online training module to tackle ‘bridge strikes’
A new driver training module is now available from E-Training World to help vehicle operators reduce bridge strikes.
Seven-seater Lexus SUV debuts in UK
Lexus has entered the UK’s seven-seat SUV market for the first time with the launch of its RX ‘L’ model.
Petrol prices hit by biggest rise in 18 years
May brought the worst increase in price of petrol in at least 18 years, with 6p a litre being added at the pumps in May.
Fiat Professional offers discounts to Checkatrade members
Members of the Checkatrade scheme can now get discounts off the Fiat Professional range under a new partnership.
Fleetondemand enhances mobility platform
Fleetondemand has augmented its Drive for Mobility (D4M) platform to enhance its services for fleets.
GMB fights for rights of Amazon delivery drivers
GMB is taking legal action against three Amazon delivery firms as it contends that delivery drivers were made to work excessive hours and even drive unsafely … Read More »
Fleet fuels hit hardest by WLTP CO2 hikes
Diesel and plug-in hybrid vehicles are recording the biggest rises in CO2 emissions as a result of the new WLTP fuel economy cycle, already impacting on … Read More »
TMC partners with The Driving Doctor
Mileage and expenses management specialist TMC and The Driving Doctor driver behaviour solution have signed a partnership deal.
Drivy car sharing services expands across UK
Car sharing platform Drivy has appointed its first head of UK and gone nationwide following a successful launch in London.
Barbican kitted out with EV charge points
The City of London Corporation is driving its plans for a Low Emission Neighbourhood (LEN) with the installation of new charging points in the Barbican.
Learner drivers take to motorways
Learner drivers are now allowed to take lessons from fully qualified driving instructors on motorways following a change in the law effective from today (4 June).
Ctrack brings indepth data insight for van fleet
Mobile car care and smart repair firm Revive! has adopted a vehicle tracking solution from Ctrack as it looks to gain added visibility and control over … Read More »
EV industry dismissive of Brexit risk to UK EV supply
A report that claims Britain’s supply of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles could dry up after Brexit has been dismissed by EV charging specialist Chargemaster.
Raise fuel duty to cut emissions, says former government advisor
The Government must “honour its pledge to increase fuel duty in line with inflation” to help cut emissions and drive use of public transport.
