Natalie Middleton
Cambridge pushes ahead with charge point installation
Cambridge has appointed eVolt UK to deploy electric vehicle charging points across the city for its Ultra Low Emission Vehicle Taxi project.
V5 changes could lead to increased mileage fraud
Action by the DVLA to remove previous keeper information from V5 log books could bring increased fraud on used vehicles, according to Cap HPI.
Arval ‘SMaRT’ approach to help fleets shift to greener mobility
Arval has developed a new five-step methodology to help European fleets transition towards cleaner, greener vehicles.
New technology cuts petrol CO2 by 20%
UK engineering specialists are currently working on new engine technology that they say is already cutting CO2 emissions by around 20% – aiming to secure a … Read More »
Aston Barclay celebrates acquisition anniversary with new records
Aston Barclay has broken two of its sales records 12 months on from being acquired in an MBO by Rutland Partners.
ChargePoint to drive fleet EV solutions with Kisensum acquisition
ChargePoint has acquired US-based e-mobility software specialist Kisensum in a deal that it says will bring further EV solutions for fleet operators globally.
Average speed cameras more effective, saysdrivers
Eight out of 10 (79%) motorists believe average speed cameras are more effective at slowing vehicles and driving road safety than traditional cameras.
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Drivy app updates to make car sharing even easier
The Drivy car sharing app has received a number of new updates as the service passes the milestone of two million active users globally.
Change company car tax to drive ULEV take-up, says Committee for Climate Change
Far-reaching action on transport – including changes to company car tax – are needed to ensure the Government meets legally-binding targets emissions targets.
Digital remarketing developments to come under VRA spotlight
Revolutionary developments in digital technology are to be spotlighted at the July meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association.
European car market shows signs of slowdown
European car registrations saw slight growth in May although volumes hit their highest level in over a decade.
Audi reveals facelifted A4 Saloon and Avant
The Audi A4 Saloon and Avant have been updated with sharper design features and enhanced equipment for the 2019 model year.
BCA scores BMW UK and Alphabet remarketing deal
BMW UK has signed up BCA Marketplace to provide a range of physical and digital remarketing solutions, including defleeting vehicles for its Alphabet fleet management and … Read More »
UK car manufacturing rises 1.3% in May
UK car production was up 1.3% in May but still remains down year on year.
FMG extends telematics contract with Trakm8
Incident management specialist FMG is to continue using telematics services from Trakm8 for a further three years for its driver behaviour solution.
Fleet research to help shape future road risk solutions
Fleet operators, both in the UK and globally, are being asked to take part in research that could help develop new road risk solutions while also … Read More »
Vauxhall Corsa gets Euro 6.2-compliant engines across range
Vauxhall’s refreshed Corsa three-door and five-door models are now available to order, bringing a number of changes.
Thatcham chief executive Peter Shaw to step down
Peter Shaw is stepping down from his role as chief executive at Thatcham Research with immediate effect due to ill health.
Uber gets short-term licence for London
Uber has been granted a 15-month probationary licence to operate in London after making changes to its practices.
More than half of speeding offences happen in 30mph zones
Over 1,000 drivers every day are caught speeding, equating to one every 75 seconds, according to new analysis.
Total Security goes hybrid across fleet
Total Security Services (TSS) has replaced all diesels in its fleet with 70 Toyota C-HR hybrid crossovers in line with its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.
Nottingham fleets get added support with switch to ULEVs
Fleets in Nottingham are being offered funding support, advice and free vehicle trials in a new initiative to encourage the transition to ultra-low emission vehicles.
FleetEurope creates operations manager role
FleetEurope has appointed Lauren Rolfe to the newly created position of operations manager.
UK roads turning into pothole money pit, warns AA
Vehicle damage from defective road surfaces is seeing a sharp rise, says the AA, as it urges the Government to take action.
UK car investment halves as Brexit uncertainty bites
The UK automotive industry is urging the Government to rethink its position on a Brexit customs union as UK car investment slumps to half what it … Read More »
