Natalie Middleton
Electric Peugeot Partner Tepee to bring 100-plus mile range
Peugeot is to launch an electric version of its Partner Tepee MPV, bringing a range of over 100 miles on the NEDC cycle.
EU new car registrations to rise in 2017 while UK drops, predicts Cap HPI
New car registrations across the European Union will grow by at least 2.8% in 2017 in spite of a drop in the UK, according to forecasts … Read More »
‘Toxicity Charge’ to start in central London from October
Older, more polluting vehicles will face a £10 ‘Toxicity Charge’ to enter central London from 23 October.
Transpoco signs up VQS as UK telematics installations partner
Global fleet telematics supplier Transpoco has appointed Vehicle Quality Solutions (VQS) to install black box telematics technology to its UK customers through a same-day service.
Research begins on virtual pothole map for drivers
Work has begun on a new crowd-sourced virtual pothole map that will identify potholes and suggest alternative routes.
New Kia Picanto to bring enhanced tech and engines
Kia’s new Picanto city car will bring new in-car technologies and connectivity features as well as updated engines, including a new entry-level petrol.
Fleets called on to support life-saving initiative
Fleet drivers, operators and transport managers are being called upon to support a scheme that could help save lives following road traffic collisions.
Toyota reduces prices for new Prius Plug-in
Toyota has reduced prices for its new Prius Plug-in, meaning the all-new model costs less than its predecessor.
Kia teams up with KeeResources for online comparator tool
Fleet drivers and managers can now compare specification and running costs for Kia models and their competitors using independent KeeResources’ data.
TomTom Telematics passes 700,000-vehicle milestone
TomTom Telematics has exceeded 700,000 subscriptions to its connected car and fleet management solutions in Europe.
Fuel prices reach two-year high
Fuel prices continued to rise this month, driven by the weaker pound as well as increasing oil prices, leading to a two-year high.
Ford Focus Electric gains 140-mile range and fast-charging tech
Ford has updated its Focus Electric with new battery and fast-charging technology.
High-level executives biggest culprits for speeding
High-level executives have the highest proportion of speeding convictions of any occupation in the UK, with sales directors the biggest culprits.
European Commission issues ‘final warning’ to UK on continued air pollution breaches
The European Commission has sent final warnings to the UK as well as Germany, France, Spain, Italy for failing to address repeated breaches of air pollution limits for nitrogen … Read More »
Updated XE, XF and F-PACE to bring new engines and tech
Jaguar has updated its F-PACE, XE and XF models for the 2018 model year, including the addition of a new 126g/km entry-level diesel for the F-PACE … Read More »
Diesel still has core role for fleets despite potential scrappage scheme, says Arval
Modern, Euro 6 diesels still have an important role to play for many fleets despite calls for a scrappage scheme to enhance air quality, says Arval.
Britain’s used car market reaches record levels in 2016
More than 8 million used cars were sold in 2016, up 7.3% and marking a new British record, latest SMMT figures show.
Board-level changes at FMG
Fleet incident management specialist FMG has appointed current head of operations John Keeton to the newly formed role of operations director.
V4B celebrates 25th anniversary with lease give away
Wrexham-based vehicle leasing broker V4B is celebrating 25 years in business this year with an offer to win a car for a year.
Peugeot-Citroën in talks to buy Opel/Vauxhall
PSA Group has confirmed that it is in talks with GM to take over the European Opel and UK Vauxhall businesses although it said “there can … Read More »
Fleet replacement cycles no longer clear-cut
Fleet vehicle replacement cycles trends are becoming less clear-cut with some experts saying more businesses are turning to longer or more flexible cycles while others state that traditional models … Read More »
London Mayor calls for national ‘dirty’ diesel scrappage fund
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has urged ministers to adopt a national scrappage fund to persuade motorists to replace diesel cars and vans to tackle ‘killer … Read More »
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUV named and revealed
Mitsubishi has published teaser images of its forthcoming crossover, which will be named the Eclipse Cross.
Airflow adds new V90 to exclusive Volvo fleet
Ventilation solutions manufacturer Airflow has updated its Volvo-only fleet with the addition of its first V90.
Honda UK to sponsor BVRLA’s 50th Anniversary Annual Dinner
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association has signed up Honda UK as the manufacturer sponsor for the 2017 Annual Dinner.
Jim Sumner and Tony English join Isotrak leadership team
Telematics specialist Isotrak has appointed a new executive chairman and CEO as it announces its new leadership team.
Facelifted Skoda Citigo revealed
Skoda has revised its Citigo city car with a new front section and upgraded interior for 2017.
New trims bring extra equipment to Yeti line-up
Skoda has added two new trims to its Yeti SUV range in the form of the SE Drive and SE L Drive.
Top-spec Aygo x-clusiv gains enhanced specification for 2017
Toyota has enhanced its Aygo x-clusiv with improved specification for 2017.
Ford invests in AI start-up to develop virtual driver system
Ford is to invest $1bn over the next five years in an autonomous vehicle start-up co-founded by former Google and Uber leaders.
