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NewMotion highlights continued EV growth in UK
An increase in EV charging sessions to more than half a million were witnessed by NewMotion in 2017, latest figures reveal.
Lighter mornings could harm fleets’ bottom line
This weekend’s clock change could bring increased risks and fuel costs for fleets as drivers increase their speeds.
BCA aids buying process with new mobile Buyer App
BCA is piloting a new mobile Buyer App to augment the buying process for both physical and digital customers.
Hydrogen Hub launches in Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire has become the latest place to open a Hydrogen Hub initiative, driving the launch of new hydrogen and fuel cell projects in the area.
Lightfoot develops new solution to identify vehicle faults
Lightfoot has launched a new Vehicle Management package that works alongside its driving technology and rewards platform to help identify vehicle faults.
FleetCheck signs up more than 100 new fleet customers in Q1
More than 100 new customers have signed up to fleet software specialist FleetCheck so far in 2018, marking the company’s best-ever start to the year.
RCI Bank and Octo partner to provide telematics data for fleets
RCI Bank and Services, Groupe Renault’s global finance company, is to use data provided by Octo Telematics to bring a number of benefits for private drivers and fleets.
Millennials more confident on car maintenance than older generates
Half of young drivers feel confident enough to perform basic car maintenance – compared to under a third of their parents’ generation.
Uber halts self-driving car tests following fatal accident
Uber has suspended its pilot programmes on autonomous cars in the US following a fatal accident.
One in five local roads has less than five years’ life remaining
More than 24,000 miles of local roads have been identified as needing essential maintenance within the next year – a distance that would almost stretch the … Read More »
Skanska gears up for EVs with charge point installation
Skanska UK has deployed 67 electric vehicle charge points, believed to be one of the largest single-site installations in Europe to date.
Clampdown on whiplash claims to cut car insurance premiums
The Ministry of Justice has unveiled a new Civil Liability Bill that is expected to enable insurers to cut premiums.
BVRLA and members work to help defeat vehicle terrorism
The BVRLA and its members are taking action to help cut down on vehicle terrorism as they support a new national police campaign calling on the … Read More »
Peter Bell joins Manheim as managing director
Manheim has named Peter Bell as its new managing director following the departure of Tim Hudson.
Audi and Airbus develop autonomous flying taxi concept
Audi has teamed up with Airbus and design/engineer company Italdesign to develop an autonomous flying taxi concept.
Southampton goes live with 30 free EV chargers
Southampton City Council has delivered the first phase of a new city-wide charging network with the introduction of 30 new electric vehicle charging points.
Diesel-rivalling economy for new VW Golf petrol engine
Volkswagen has added a new petrol engine to the Golf line-up, said to offer fuel efficiency equivalent to a diesel engine.
EU auto makers call for action on urgent Brexit issues
The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) is urging Brexit negotiators to take action on urgent industry issues, including the impact on EU CO2 targets and the … Read More »
Cap HPI integrates WLTP data
Cap HPI is taking action on integrating the additional data for the new Worldwide harmonised Light-vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) test cycle.
TfL confirms plans for London’s AC rapid chargers
Transport for London has confirmed it is not removing publicly accessible AC rapid charging points in the capital, as Mayor Sadiq Khan announces the 100th unit … Read More »
BMW Group takes full control of DriveNow
BMW Group has taken the remaining shares in car sharing firm DriveNow, which now becomes a wholly owned subsidiary of the group.
Pricing announced for higher-power Renault Zoe
Order books are now open for Renault’s 2018 Zoe electric supermini, which brings a more powerful motor without any impact on range.
IFC Fleet Services acquires Fownd rental business
IFC Fleet Services Group (IFC) has expanded its vehicle rental capabilities with the acquisition of daily rental provider Fownd for an undisclosed sum.
Glasgow Low Emission Zone plans branded “unworkable”
Glasgow City Council’s latest proposals for a Low Emission Zone have been labelled as “incoherent, ill-considered and unworkable” ahead of the zone’s planned introduction at the … Read More »
Lightfoot Elite Drivers earn discounted Thrifty vehicle hire
Drivers securing Elite status with Lightfoot’s driver behaviour technology can now benefit from discounted vehicle hire in the first of a series of rewards.
UK true fleet market remains beleaguered
True fleet registrations in the UK continued to decline in February as the overall car market remained affected by a number of issues.
Elizabeth line fares to match TfL Tube prices
Passengers using the forthcoming Elizabeth line in Zones 1-6 will pay the same fares as existing TfL Tube services.
ACFO March webinar to spotlight GDPR issues for fleets
The forthcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its impact on fleets is to come under focus at a webinar being hosted by ACFO next week.
Fleet values remain at near-record levels
Average used car values rose across the board at BCA in February including a strong performance for fleet and lease stock, despite the freezing weather.
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