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Mazda concepts hint at next 3 and 6
Mazda has previewed its next-generation 3 and 6 models, outlining a product strategy which will combine more efficient combustion engines with electrification technology.
Honda enhances its future of EVs and plug-in hybrids
Honda has confirmed its future line up will include more hybrid vehicles and, for the first time, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicle (EV) models from here … Read More »
UK-Japanese auto trade remains strong, says SMMT
Demand for Japanese car brands has risen 38.2% over the past five years, while at the same time UK production of cars for the Japanese market … Read More »
Mediafleet introduces 48-hour crash repair graphics solution
Mediafleet has introduced a new 48-hour graphic crash-repair service designed to help reduce vehicle off-road down time and business effectiveness.
Concerns expressed about post-Brexit air quality standards
The UK Government must take more responsibility for air quality, even after leaving the European Union, the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has warned, labelling … Read More »
Brake offers essential crisis response training for Scottish employers
Executive management, HR professionals and fleet management personnel are invited by Brake, the road safety charity, to attend an essential crisis response training course.
FORS re-structures audit times and Gold fees
FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, has announced it is to reduce the period between mandatory FORS Bronze re-approval audits from three down to two years … Read More »
Hyundai reveals first of all-new petrol and diesel range
Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) has revealed the first of a new generation of petrol and diesel engines, claiming conventional powertrains will still have a strong market … Read More »
Littering motorists to face new £150 fines
Fines for littering are to be raised next April, including new powers for councils to penalise owners of vehicles from which litter has been thrown, even … Read More »
OpRA rules could leave drivers facing back tax, fleets warned
Company car drivers could face demands for back tax from HM Revenue and Customs, as a result of complexities of the Operational Remuneration Arrangements (OpRA) rules … Read More »
LeasePlan adds dash cam to its safety-orientated Driver Pack
LeasePlan has become the first company to add a dash cam to its Driver Pack as standard.
Cap HPI ramps up investment in data and insight.
Due to the predicted exponential growth of the automotive industry’s use of data, Cap HPI has doubled the size of its data and product development teams … Read More »
UK Car registrations drop 9.3% in September
The UK car market has slowed down in 2017, with a drop in registrations of 9.3% in September year-on-year and an overall drop of 3.9% for … Read More »
Manchester to host two-day electric car event
Manchester is to host a free two-day electric vehicle event aimed at stakeholders, SMEs and drivers, run by charging solutions supplier Franklin Energy and parking operator … Read More »
Fleet industry should provide more SME guidance, the AA says
Businesses and SMEs deserve more fleet industry support to stay ahead of up-coming regulatory and legislative changes, says the AA’s fleet and SME division.
UK time zone reform could boost business post Brexit, says RoSPA
Moving the UK’s time zone forward by an hour could save thousands of lives and benefit British businesses after Brexit, according to new research.
LEVC electric taxis enter final testing on London streets
The first London Electric Vehicle Company’s (LEVC) electric black cabs will begin to appear on London streets.
A third of fleet service and maintenance now uses menu pricing
Menu pricing now accounts for a third of fleet service and maintenance jobs by volume, reports Epyx.
London T-Charge should apply to more diesels, says ClientEarth
London’s £10 T-Charge, aimed at discouraging older vehicles from being brought into the city centre, doesn’t go far enough to tackle the problem of pollution in … Read More »
Increased awareness reduces road deaths, Project EDWARD shows
The results for this year’s European Day Without A Road Death (Project EDWARD) this year, run on the Thursday 21 September, show a reduction in deaths.
Strong residual values forecast for Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
The new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross will retain nearly 50% of its list price after three years, according to Cap HPI.
New Audi A7 Sportback revealed
Audi has revealed its latest five-door luxury coupé A7 Sportback, which the company says is a combination of Saloon and Avant models.
2017 Fleet Hero finalists revealed
Fleets including British Gas and West Yorkshire Police have been short-listed for the 2017 Energy Saving Trust Fleet Hero Awards.
LeasePlan and TomTom Telematics to offer fleet management with cloud-based tech
LeasePlan is to offer latest fleet management technology to its corporate customers under a new partnership with TomTom.
Hyundai’s Martin Wilson appointed managing director at Thrifty
Thrifty has announced the appointment of a new managing director as current incumbent Roger Hancock takes on the role of chairman.
SGFleet integrates Fleet Hire and Motiva into new branding structure
SGFleet has launched a new brand structure that integrates the recently acquired Fleet Hire and Motiva businesses.
Projects receive funding to test automated vehicles in live traffic
Four projects that will test connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) technology have scooped £51m in government funding.
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