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Ford adds Waze navigation and voice control
Ford adds the ability to project Waze navigation and real-time traffic to vehicles using its SYNC AppLink touchscreen and control it through voice.
Scanner ramps provide digital tyre depth readings
Drivers in Europe can now use a new service to digitally check tyre pressures on scanner ramps at car parks.
Remote control parking gets green light under new UK laws
Drivers will be able to use remote control parking and other technologies on British roads from next month under newly introduced laws.
Mazda debuts 1.8 diesel with updated CX-3 SUV
Mazda has launched its updated CX-3 compact SUV in Japan, debuting a new 114bhp 1.8-litre diesel engine as a replacement for the old 1.5-litre unit.
New solution takes hassle out of tyre maintenance for fleets
A new retrofit tyre pressure management system (TPMS) has been launched to bring safety and cost-saving benefits for fleets – even on vehicles already fitted with … Read More »
EU car demand rockets
Passenger car registrations in the EU showed strong growth in April following March’s decline, helping to drive the year-to-date performance.
Telematics heavyweight joins Lightfoot
Lightfoot has appointed telematics industry specialist Kevin Hennelly as its new head of sales.
Find out how to avoid penalty hotspots
A new guide providing advice on how to avoid unnecessary motoring charges and penalties as a result of congestion charges, speeding fines and parking tickets is … Read More »
London could get more car-free days
The Mayor of London is considering running more car-free days in the capital to tackle air quality issues.
Seat bolsters fleet team
Lindsay Ephgrave has joined Seat as the new area fleet manager for the East.
Fleet and lease values hit new record
Continued buyer demand led to a new record for fleet and lease used car stock at BCA in April.
Diesel used car demand stays strong but ULEV uptake soars
Demand for used diesel and ultra-low emission vehicles rose in Q1, with drivers showing particular interest in zero-emission vehicles.
Rolec branches into DC rapid charging sector
Rolec is augmenting its AC electric vehicle charging range with the addition of DC rapid chargers for the UK market.
UK to lead on automotive battery innovation
A new £80m facility in the UK plans to lead the world on the development of the next generation of automotive battery systems.
Derbyshire County Council to streamline fleet with Chevin
Derbyshire County Council is to deploy Chevin’s FleetWave software solution to improve the efficiency of its fleet and workshop operations.
Intelligent Car Leasing launches new online van leasing division
Intelligent Car Leasing (ICL) has launched a new online van leasing division, IntelligentVanLeasing.com, to offer highly competitive leasing deals.
Volvo to phase out diesel from 2019
Volvo Cars will begin phasing out diesel engines this year, with all new launches offering only electric or progressively more hybridised petrol engines – starting with … Read More »
LCV tax reforms could include NOx and CO2
The Government is set to announce a new tax system for light commercial vehicles during the next Budget, potentially including NOx and CO2 emissions for the … Read More »
UK startup cracks on-street EV charging
A British startup claims to have a solution for the 11.6m UK households currently unable to charge an EV at home, using retractable telescopic charge posts.
Speed Awareness more effective than fines, but only just
Drivers taking part in the National Speed Awareness Course (NSAC) are less likely to be caught speeding within three years than those who take penalty points … Read More »
UK true fleet records positive growth
True Fleet recorded its first positive numbers in 13 months with a 6.3% rise, according to latest Dataforce figures.
‘Mild Hybrid’ Kia Sportage due later this year
Kia will launch an updated Sportage SUV in the second half of 2018, debuting its first mild-hybrid diesel drivetrain ahead of the roll-out in other models … Read More »
Scottish Natural Heritage employs Renault electric fleet
Renault UK has supplied Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) with a fleet of five all-electric Zoe.
New app reads road signs for dyslexic drivers
A new app that reads written road signs and written traffic information out loud has launched.
ECO schemes could curb fleet tax rises
Fleets could help circumvent fast-rising company car taxation by deploying a blended fleet and employee car ownership (ECO) solution that brings a ‘best of both worlds’ approach.
VW and Seat confirm seatbelt recall
Volkswagen and Seat have announced recalls for a number of models in their small car ranges due to an issue with seatbelt safety.
Fleetcompetence Group names Matthias Engel as global sales director
German and global fleet industry specialist Matthias Engel has joined Fleetcompetence Group as global sales director.
Trak Global targets fleet and ‘new mobility’ sector
Telematics giant Trak Global Group (TGG) is launching a new Fleet and Mobility Division as it expands its offering to Mobility as a Service (MaaS) providers.
CCS appoints suppliers for fuel card framework
The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has appointed nine suppliers for its RM6000 Fuel Cards and Associated Services Framework.
WLTP and diesel demonisation on agenda for VRA
The Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) will put the focus on the impact of WLTP and diesel ‘demonisation’ at its forthcoming AGM.
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