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Final draft proposals published for Oxford Zero Emission Zone as countdown continues
Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council have published final draft proposals for the UK’s first city centre Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ), which will be introduced … Read More »
Hyundai to produce air taxis for new Uber ridesharing service
Hyundai has revealed a new 180mph ‘air taxi’ concept that could be used to power Uber’s forthcoming aerial ridesharing service.
N-Tec edition brings extra tech for Nissan Micra, Qashqai and X-Trail
Nissan is augmenting the Micra, Qashqai and X-Trail line-ups with a new N-Tec edition featuring enhanced design and technology.
Conference to shed light on how cities can improve air quality
The subject of how cities can improve air quality and reduce carbon emissions is to come under focus at a free-to-attend conference being hosted by Nottingham … Read More »
Andrew Humberstone named as new Nissan Motor GB managing director
Nissan Motor GB has appointed Andrew Humberstone as managing director with immediate effect.
Clipper Logistics keeps drivers compliant with Licence Check’s DAVIS solution
Leeds-based specialist logistics company, Clipper Logistics Plc is seeing multiple benefits, including faster licence checking and greater road risk management, after switching to Licence Check’s DAVIS … Read More »
List of UK’s most trusted car brands revealed
Mercedes-Benz has topped the inaugural CarGurus Car Buyer Trust Index report; a new study that explores how trust impacts on car-buying decision-making.
Activa Contracts appoints new area managers under plans to grow fleet
Activa Contracts has expanded its team of area managers; part of plans gearing up for expansion in 2020.
Spotlight: Volkswagen Golf
Advanced connectivity, plus the widest choice of electrified drivetrains, are key to the all-new Golf range, explains Martyn Collins.
Citroën C5 Aircross gains new auto powertrain and cuts diesel CO2
Citroën UK has revised its engine line-up for the C5 Aircross SUV as it also announces lower CO2 levels for certain BlueHDi models.
Otonomo and GreenRoad team up to reduce fleet road risk
Israel-based automotive data services platform Otonomo is partnering with GreenRoad to bring driver risk profiling direct to global fleets.
Karhoo appoints new chief commercial officer
Mobility platform Karhoo has appointed Vanessa Heydorff, former Booking.com managing director for Western Europe, as its chief commercial officer (CCO).
First-ever plug-in hybrid Škoda opens for orders
Škoda’s much-anticipated Superb iV plug-in hybrid is now available to order, priced from £31,970.
2019 new car registrations hit six-year low despite rising AFV demand
Rising fleet and alternatively fuelled vehicle (AFV) demand failed to offset a wider downturn in the new car market – bringing registrations to their lowest level … Read More »
Petrol prices rise following four months of decline
December put an end to four months of falling petrol prices; the result of rising oil prices as the US and China started to cool their … Read More »
Best-selling cars of 2019 revealed
Ford and Vauxhall remain dominant brands in the UK best-sellers of 2019 list, AA Cars, the AA’s used car website, analysis has revealed.
TfL reaffirms price freeze for London’s public transport network
Major public transport fares for London will remain the same in 2020,TfL has reiterated.
Used market remains unseasonably buoyant
Latest figures from Cap HPI show the used car market remained buoyant throughout December 2019 despite uncertainty from the late election.
Road pricing and Clean Air Zones under review in Clean Air Plan for Wales
Measures including road pricing and Clean Air Zones are being considered by the Welsh Government under a Clean Air Plan intended to act as a stepping … Read More »
Ebbon-Dacs to help fleets further drive efficiencies in 2020
Oxford-based technology solutions provider, Ebbon-Dacs will place focus on continuing to drive efficiencies in customers’ businesses in 2020, aided by the development of new features in … Read More »
Power used to cook Christmas turkeys in Britain could send an EV 10,000 times round the world
Brits will use the same amount of power to cook their turkey this Christmas as needed to send an EV around the world more than 10,000 … Read More »
AA uses what3words location technology to find breakdowns faster
AA customers can now provide their what3words address during a breakdown to help identify their location faster.
Current level of pre-reg activity ‘unsustainable’, say dealers
Three-quarters (76%) of dealers have warned the current level of pre-registration activity is unsustainable as they also warn of challenging conditions over 2019.
74% of drivers would risk driving through flood water
Three-quarters of drivers (74%) would risk driving through flood water, despite it being the leading cause of death during a flood.
Order books open for Peugeot’s first-ever electric SUV
Peugeot has opened order books for the new 2008, including the e-2008 marked out as its first-ever electric SUV.
Motorists still unaware of risks of morning-after drink driving
Motorists are being warned again about the risks of morning-after drink driving as latest research indicates that many are still unaware of the time needed to … Read More »
Winter driving doubles risks for fleet drivers
Winter weather and the festive season double the risk of accidents for fleet and work drivers, warns DriveTech.
Volvo launches new app-based mobile valeting service
Volvo has launched a new mobile valeting service, said to be the first in Europe and developed to provide the ultimate in convenience.
Ambitious actions on transport needed for a Net Zero Scotland
Scotland’s world-leading Net Zero 2045 target must be backed by decisive action to strengthen climate change policy in all parts of the economy, including on transport.
Tesla’s first European V3 Supercharging site to go live in London
Tesla has announced the location for the first V3 Superchargers outside North America as it also reaches the milestone of its 500th Supercharger station in Europe.
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