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Fleets warned about flawed anti-diesel policies
Fleets and policymakers are being told not to take a blanket anti-diesel approach, as leasing statistics show a widespread move towards potentially more polluting, higher CO2, … Read More »
Asda sparks further fuel price war
Asda has announced a further fuel price cut, marking its second in a fortnight, following further decreases in the cost of wholesale oil.
Prices announced for new Volkswagen Touareg
Order books have opened for the Volkswagen Touareg, which launches this summer with more aggressive styling and increased technology, including a smart new digital interior.
2018 BVRLA Fleet Technology Congress to introduce breakout sessions
Next month’s BVRLA Fleet Technology Congress will introduce new breakout sessions to explore salient industry issues in much deeper detail.
Birmingham clean air zone is ‘wake-up call to businesses’
Plans to charge car and van drivers for entering Birmingham city centre within two years should serve as a wake-up call to businesses in the area … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week's top fleet industry stories... PCH continues to erode fleet leasing market by Natalie Middleton - The UK’s fleet leasing sector declined faster than the ... Read More »
Honda marks first for Clesse UK fleet
Clesse UK, which designs, manufactures and supplies products for LPG and natural gas, has worked with Honda to deploy the first cars on its fleet.
Nexus scores record rentals in H1
Nexus Vehicle Rental processed a record number of bookings in the first half of 2018, with the firm crediting the rise to innovation in technology and … Read More »
PCH continues to erode fleet leasing market
The UK’s fleet leasing sector declined faster than the overall market during the first quarter of the year, with demand for personal contract hire rising during … Read More »
Southampton opens consultation on clean air zone plans
Southampton City Council has published full details of its proposed ‘Class B’ clean air zone for buses, taxis and HGVs as it goes live with a … Read More »
LPG vehicles available for free fleet trials
Fleets and councils are being invited to trial LPG vehicles, including vans and black cabs, to evaluate the cost and eco-saving benefits.
Free TMC guide dispels confusion over business mileage
TMC has launched a new guide over what constitutes business mileage as it looks to dispel confusion on the subject.
Toyota to replace Avensis with hybrid Camry
Toyota is reintroducing the Camry saloon to the UK as a hybrid-only range, indirectly replacing the Avensis and taking its presence in the D-segment upmarket.
Confusion over DVLA policies leaving fleets exposed to risk
Fleet managers should revisit their driver vision policies to ensure they’re correctly carrying out their duty of care by informing the DVLA of any sight issues.
More power and safety kit for 2019 Mazda MX-5
Mazda’s refreshed MX-5 is to go on sale in Europe this summer, bringing increased power and safety equipment.
Free charging for EV drivers
InstaVolt and Pod Point are both offering free charging for EV drivers to mark Clean Air Day today.
ERM targets fleets and OEMs with anti-ransomware solution
ERM Advanced Telematics has developed a new solution that it says can protect vehicles against ransomware and other cyber-attacks.
Transport Scotland increases EV funding for fleets
Increased funding to encourage the uptake of EVs in fleets has been announced by the Scottish Government.
Diesel-free Volvo S60 revealed
Volvo has unveiled its third-generation S60, which will provide it with a vital tool to expand in the US and Chinese sedan markets while ditching diesel … Read More »
Audi drops diesel from new A1 lineup
Audi’s second generation A1 drops diesel from the line-up following a completely new redesign, including many features from its larger siblings.
Government still dragging feet on air quality, says air pollution super-inquiry
The Government has been accused of shying away from taking bold action on air quality in its response to a cross-party MP report on the issue.
Car and vans targeted under Birmingham clean air zone plans
Birmingham City Council has published plans for a clean air zone that would levy charges on drivers of non-compliant cars as well as vans and trucks … Read More »
Volkswagen and Ford talks could lead to joint vans
Volkswagen and Ford are exploring a strategic alliance that could see the carmakers jointly develop a range of commercial vehicles.
Consultation on clean air zone for Leeds to cover post-2020 ambitions
Leeds City Council is to start a statutory public consultation on its proposed clean air charging zone, including feedback on air quality solutions post-2020.
Hyundai and Audi tie-up on fuel cell tech development
Hyundai and Audi are partnering to develop joint fuel cell technologies for future models in a move to accelerate the fuel cell electric vehicle market.
Zap-Map route planner to enable longer EV journeys
Zap-Map has released a new smart Route Planner to help remove range anxiety for EV drivers planning longer electric journeys.
UK falling behind on road safety targets
The UK government is being urged to follow the EU’s lead and implement national road safety targets as latest figures show it’s one of the EU … Read More »
New epyx module to streamline damage recharging
Epyx has created a new tool to make car and van damage easier to manage for both fleets using daily rental and their suppliers.
Green Motion to continue with eco initiative
Green Motion has committed to a second year of running its carbon neutral offset scheme, enabling rental customers to help support eco initiatives.
Smart-grid solutions essential to power EV confidence
Cities must deploy smart-charging and storage systems or “face a total collapse of consumer confidence in EVs”.
