Natalie Middleton
Thatcham reveals top 10 safest cars
Thatcham Research has named its top 10 safest cars of the year, including fleet staples such as the Vauxhall Insignia and Volvo S90 / V90.
Fiat Punto scores first-ever Euro NCAP zero-star rating
Euro NCAP has given the Fiat Punto its first-ever zero-star rating as it highlights how older cars are falling behind on modern safety standards.
Dealer demand for diesels remains strong
Despite a continued downturn in new car registrations, the used car market is holding steady, with dealer demand for diesels also showing no signs of waning, … Read More »
EDF to convert whole car fleet to EVs by 2030
French utility EDF Group has become the latest multinational to join the EV100 initiative as it commits to switching to its entire car fleet to electric … Read More »
Fuel price warning in run-up to Christmas
Petrol and diesel prices are likely to rise by as much as 3p a litre in advance of Christmas as a result of the shutdown of … Read More »
Volvo XC60 available for medium-term rental through Meridian
Volvo’s recently launched XC60 SUV is now available on medium-term leases from Meridian Vehicle Solutions.
Dash cams should be on Christmas list, says Association of British Insurers
Buying a dash cam for Christmas could help drivers save money and inconvenience when it comes to proving liability in insurance claims.
CD Auction Group appoints manager for Pool Fleet Management service
Vehicle remarketing specialist CD Auction Group has appointed Simon Cullen to the newly created role of Pool Fleet Management (PFM) manager.
Readying for economic uncertainty is key priority for remarketing industry
Ensuring the remarketing industry is ready for “potentially quite sudden economic shifts” could be the key task facing the used car sector in 2018.
Pricing revealed for new Mercedes-Benz CLS coupé
The third-generation CLS four-door coupé has gone on sale, priced from £57,510 in the UK.
Heathrow deploys 50th electric vehicle
Heathrow has implemented its 50th electric vehicle in line with its plans for all its cars and small vans to be electric or plug-in hybrid by … Read More »
New-style driving test should include motorways and more rural roads, says LRSC
More could be done to make sure the practical driving test is representative of modern-day driving, including incorporating motorways and more time on rural roads. So … Read More »
Don’t be too quick to ditch diesel, fleets warned
Diesel is still likely to be the most environmentally responsible solution for fleets, FleetCheck has warned, adding that plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) require ‘significant policy changes’ before … Read More »
Slimming World adds 100th car to all-hybrid fleet
Slimming World has taken delivery of its 100th Lexus hybrid some three years after it decided to switch to an all-hybrid fleet.
CO2 levels rising as fleets migrate to PCH and petrols
Average CO2 emissions are on the rise from British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) member lease cars as a result of Government’s tax drives on … Read More »
Campaign cuts Blackwall Tunnel closures by 15%
Work to prevent Blackwall Tunnel closures by Transport for London (TfL), social navigation app Waze and Eurotunnel has seen closures reduced by around 15%.
Volkswagen resolute on not offering Dieselgate compensation in Europe
Volkswagen Group UK managing director Paul Willis has said that it remains the Group position that “there is no basis for compensation” for customers within the … Read More »
New research models impact of diesel scrappage scheme
Switching drivers of 10-year-old diesels to petrols would reduce NOx but increase carbon monoxide (CO) emissions, latest research from Kwik Fit has found.
Prices announced for updated Volkswagen Golf SV
Featuring updated styling and a new 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine, Volkswagen’s facelifted Golf SV is now on sale, priced from £20,475.
Sheffield suspends Uber’s licence
Uber has had its licence to operate in Sheffield suspended following an “administrative error”.
Fleet slashes insurance premiums by 20% with 3G cameras
Downwell Group has reduced its annual insurance premiums by 20% and cut the number of accidents on its mixed fleet thanks to connected vehicle cameras.
CAZs should take fair approach to reducing pollution, say fleet firms
Planned legal action to take the Government back to court to address “holes” in its current air quality plans needs to ensure a fair approach is … Read More »
EU to tighten car approval rules to prevent repeat Dieselgate
Stricter car approval and testing rules could be in place by September 2020, helping to prevent another ‘Dieselgate’ saga taking place.
ALD to use Microsoft platform for smart mobility solutions
ALD is to develop solutions to provide packaged smart mobility services with the help of Microsoft.
Leeds presses ahead with charging Clean Air Zone plans
Leeds City Council is readying for the introduction of a charging Clean Air Zone (CAZ) from late 2018 with fleets to be asked for their input … Read More »
First hybrids join ITV fleet
ITV has deployed four specially converted Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVs, marking the first hybrid vehicles on its fleet, as it looks to go more eco-friendly.
ScottishPower advances fuel efficiency with driver behaviour tech
ScottishPower has seen significant improvements in fuel efficiency and idling after deploying driver behaviour technology from Trakm8.
UK government to face court hearing over ‘flaws’ in quality plans
Pressure is mounting on the UK government to take more stringent action on air quality, including deploying charging clean air zones nationwide, with the news that it will … Read More »
Vauxhall Insignia GSi now available to order
Vauxhall’s range-topping Insignia GSi is available to order now, with prices starting from £33,375 OTR.
London to expand air quality monitoring network tenfold
New air quality sensor technology is to go on trial in London, increasing its monitoring network from over 100 to up to 1,000 stationary monitoring sites.
