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Transition to Clean Air Zones must be carefully managed, says BVRLA
Government plans for Clean Air Zones in UK towns and cities will require a practical and workable solution which considers fleet operating cycles as well as … Read More »
Connected cars offer opportunity and reward, finds new study
Carmakers need to better demonstrate real-world benefits of connected cars with regards to safety, fuel economy and shorter journey times to engage customers and attract brand … Read More »
Source London poised to add 1,000 more charge points
BluepointLondon, which has operated the Source London network since September 2014, says it’s ready to add 1,000 additional charge points across the Capital as the number … Read More »
Majority support charges for Clean Air Zones
More than half of the British public would back the introduction of charges for Clean Air Zones.
Larger fleets more inclined to make switch from diesel
Fleets are being warned of the need to carry out whole-life cost analysis before switching away from diesel vehicles as latest research finds almost two third … Read More »
Byton sets sights on Tesla with electric SUV
Chinese electric car manufacturer, Byton, has previewed the first of its line-up of luxury cars; a long-range, fully-electric SUV due to launch in Europe during 2020.
Prices revealed for Mitsubishi’s Discovery Sport seven-seater rival
Mitsubishi has revealed range details for its seven-seater Shogun Sport which goes on sale this spring, providing a rival to the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Severn Tolls slashed as public ownership resumes
Tolls on the Severn Bridge have been cut by almost a fifth as the crossings return to public ownership.
Dealers to rethink fuel mix logic
Fuel mix will become a more important remarketing issue in 2018 as a downturn in diesel take-up prompts changes to traditional stock methods for dealers.
Peugeot 2008 now available with new range-topping trim
Peugeot extends 2008 offering with addition of new Allure Premium grade trim.
EV charging installer continues UK expansion
North East independent EV charging installer Elmtronics has opened its third office in the UK as it pushes ahead with growth plans.
Operation Snap campaign extended across Wales
A campaign encouraging members of the public to report traffic offences is now being run across Wales.
Arval UK names new MD as Benoit Dilly moves on
Arval UK has appointed Miguel Cabaça as its new managing director following the departure of Benoit Dilly to another role within the BNP Paribas group.
Passat SE Business gets raft of changes
Volkswagen is updating 2018 Passat models with extra equipment while new petrol engine options are now available for the Golf.
Audi to re-shape UK fleet sales from April
Audi UK is adopting an agency model for its fleet sales from 1 April, aimed at offering more stability for dealers and clarity for customers, while … Read More »
New car registrations fall in 2017 as CO2 rises
The UK new car market fell 5.7% to 2.54 million in 2017 while average new car CO2 figures rose for the first time in two decades as drivers … Read More »
Computer company plans to transition 50-strong fleet to EV
Taylor Made Computer Solutions has started to switch their fleet of 50 vehicles to electric, starting with the delivery of six new BMW i3.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Kia to launch long range Niro EV
Kia Motors has confirmed the new Niro EV will have a “substantially larger range” than the competing Hyundai Ioniq.
New MD at SsangYong
SsangYong Motor UK has appointed Nick Laird as managing director, with immediate effect.
Workers facing wide discrepancy in cost of city centre parking
UK drivers can pay as little as £3 for a nine-hour stay in a car park or as much as £42 depending on their work location.
Hyundai to develop Level 4 autonomous vehicles by 2021
Autonomous Hyundai models are to be tested in pilot smart cities across the globe from early next decade.
Pan-European solution to help fleets shift to business mobility
A new service that can manage all business-related travel costs and make recommendations for optimising employee mobility is now available from TMC.
Prices and specs revealed for Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
Volkswagen’s new Tiguan Allspace seven-seat SUV is now available to order, bringing increased space and practicality compared to the standard version.
New-look Honda Jazz pricing released
The 2018 Honda Jazz pricing and trim grades have been revealed following the unveil at last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show.
BMW to debut live safety data from Here
BMW is to offer real-time safety alerts from mid-2018 under a partnership with digital maps provider Here Technologies.
Petrol prices hit three-year high
Motorists are now paying the highest price for petrol since the end of 2014, following a series of pump rises.
Meridian appoints first remarketing manager
Medium-term rental specialist Meridian Vehicle Solutions is placing increased focus on its inhouse remarketing in line with its growth plans for the coming year.
Prices announced for heavily revised Citroën C4 Cactus
Citroën’s refreshed C4 Cactus is now available to order, bringing a slight uplift in pricing in line with the repositioning of the model.
New tech could detect drivers ignoring ‘Red X’ signs
New technology that could automatically detect drivers not complying with ‘Red X’ lane closure signs on smart motorways could go live from the spring.
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