Natalie Middleton
Jaguar Land Rover diesels well below emissions limits, new tests find
Tests on three Jaguar Land Rover models have shown the diesel engines used are meeting and beating Euro 6 emissions limits ahead of schedule.
New auction service could help increase sale prices and conversion rates
Aston Barclay has launched a new refurbishment service that could increase vendor bid volumes, a car’s sale price as well as improve conversion rates.
Connected cars and grey fleet drivers under spotlight at Brake conference
Brake has announced the agenda for May’s UK Fleet Safety Conference, which will highlight the importance of prioritising fleet safety, including on areas including driver mental … Read More »
Volkswagen Touareg gets range-topping petrol
Volkswagen has added a new flagship model to the Touareg range in the form of a 340hp 3.0 V6 TSI.
Evolution in leasing company remarketing under focus at VRA
The latest developments in leasing company remarketing are to come under the spotlight at the Vehicle Remarketing Association’s next meeting.
Mazda reveals Qashqai-rivalling CX-30
Mazda has debuted its CX-30 compact crossover at Geneva, ahead of its global launch later this year.
Half of UK garages think parts and labour prices will rise post-Brexit
More than half (51.4%) of UK garages believe parts prices will rise after Brexit, and more than two-fifths (42.3%) expect Brexit to impact parts availability in … Read More »
Legal & General buys stake in Pod Point
Legal & General has bought a c.13% stake in EV charging specialist Pod Point in line with its focus on sustainability.
Cars escape Bath clean air zone charges but vans still face burden
The city of Bath is to implement a Class C charging clean air zone that will exempt cars but not vans from charges for non-compliant vehicles.
Consultation could help keep roads pothole-free for longer
The Department for Transport has launched a consultation that could lead to utility companies having to guarantee their road repairs for up to five years – … Read More »
Order books open for Volkswagen T-Cross SUV
Volkswagen has opened order books for the wider T-Cross range, with pricing starting from £16,995 OTR.
PCH growth may be a bubble that bursts
The growth of personal leasing may just be a short-term trend that will see drivers returning to conventional company cars.
Growth in PCH helps offset falling business contract hire
Rising demand for personal contract hire is helping to offset declines in business leasing, including business contract hire.
Škoda Vision iV concept shows plans for electric crossover
Škoda has unveiled its Vision iV concept at Geneva, providing a clear preview of the brand’s forthcoming electric crossover.
280-mile range Kia Soul EV debuts at Geneva
Kia’s next-generation Soul EV for Europe has debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in the form of the e-Soul.
Honda to fully electrify range by 2025
Honda is advancing its plans to electrify its range with the announcement that 100% of its European automobile sales will be “electrified” by 2025.
Good Energy to take major stake in Zap-Map
Renewable energy supplier Good Map has taken a 12.9% share in Zap-Map’s parent company, with an option to take a majority share within two years.
Kia concept shows plans for electric C-segment saloon
Kia has debuted a new fully electric four-door saloon at Geneva, revealing possible plans for a production model in the future.
New car CO2 hits four-year high due to diesel downturn
Average CO2 emissions from new cars in Europe went up 2.4g/km to 120.5g/km in 2018 – the highest average of the last four years – as … Read More »
Enterprise expands car club operations
Enterprise is expanding its 24/7 car club service in Southampton with two new vehicles.
UK fleet market shows signs of stability
Fleet registrations in the UK showed more positive signs of recovery in February, despite recording their sixth consecutive month of decline.
LeasePlan issues Green Bond
LeasePlan has issued its first-ever Green Bond to help it accelerate the numbers of fully electric vehicles on its fleet.
BVRLA report calls for new approach to motoring tax
The BVRLA, backed by fleets, the automotive industry and MPs, is calling for a new policy on motoring taxation that would help shape future mobility solutions … Read More »
Volvo to limit top speed on all new cars from 2020
Volvo is to impose a 180kph (112mph) maximum top speed on all new models from 2020 to help reduce the dangers from speeding.
Armoured Range Rover Sentinel get extra power and protection
Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations has updated its armoured Range Rover Sentinel with more power and increased occupant protection.
Addison Lee services now available through Sixt mobility app
Sixt customers are now able to book Addison Lee Group’s mobility services through the Sixt app.
Q&A: Brake’s new Global Fleet Champions campaign and what it brings for fleets
Last month saw Brake launch a new free-to-join Global Fleet Champions campaign. Sarah Plumb, senior fleet officer, tells Fleet World how the new initiative enables fleets … Read More »