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Glasgow to get Scotland’s first Low Emission Zone by 2019
Glasgow has been named as the first of four cities in Scotland to implement Low Emission Zones.
Volvo launches global news hub for fleets
Volvo has gone live with a new dedicated hub to provide global fleet managers with its latest news as well as content on the wider global fleet market.
Third of London taxi and private hire journeys could be in autonomous vehicles by 2025
Up to 30% of taxi and private hire journeys in the capital could be served by autonomous vehicle (AV) ride-sharing in London by 2025.
Octo Telematics to acquire UBI assets of Willis Towers Watson
Octo Telematics is to acquire the usage-based insurance (UBI) assets of Willis Towers Watson as the two firms also partner for future telematics products.
Concerns about diesel market spread to dealers
Nearly nine out of 10 (87%) dealers plan to review their stock profiles for diesel vehicles in 2018 in response to signs of consumer reaction to … Read More »
Lure of autonomous vehicles could tempt city slickers to suburbs
Nearly half (46%) of British motorists would consider changing their job to avoid congestion, according to new research.
Nexus guide to help fleets appeal rising numbers of private parking fines
Nexus has published a guide for fleets on appealing private parking fines as it also publicly pledges its support to a bill to clamp down on … Read More »
Road fatalities and serious injuries rise in Scotland
A total of 191 people were killed in reported road accidents in Scotland in 2016; up 14% on 2015.
2018 Range Rover gets 64g/km plug-in hybrid
The Range Rover is now available with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain as well as an updated cabin and new tech under a mid-life facelift.
Epyx offers fleet audit trail on ADAS safety recalibration
Fleets can create an audit trail for recalibration of any Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) fitted to their cars or vans under a new service from … Read More »
EU emissions rules could cause another Dieselgate, warns legal firm
Environmental law firm ClientEarth has launched legal action against the European Commission as it warns that new EU rules on emissions control systems could prompt another … Read More »
Vehicle Remarketing Association seminar to bring 2017 Budget analysis
The Vehicle Remarketing Association’s free-to-attend Annual Seminar next month will include analysis on the 2017 Budget and what it means for the motor industry – less … Read More »
Meridian to expand medium-term rental fleet
Medium-term rental specialist Meridian is planning to increase the number of vehicles on its fleet and target fleets directly as it reports that income has more … Read More »
Transport experts call for switch to smart road user pricing scheme in London
London’s air pollution crisis must be tackled with bold actions including replacing Congestion Charging with a pre-pay smart road user pricing scheme.
Mazda concept points to next-gen 3
Mazda’s line-up at the forthcoming Tokyo Motor Show will include the debut of two new concepts, covering future product and design directions.
Choice list decisions shouldn’t be to detriment of diesel, says Venson
Diesel may no longer be the default option for business vehicles but it does still have many merits that warrant its inclusion in the fleet make-up.
Pan-European alliance for road services launches
A new pan-European road services alliance that will provide a single point of contact for fleet and leasing customers has launched.
Benson named new UK head of automotive at KPMG
KPMG has appointed Justin Benson as its new UK head of automotive, with immediate effect.
Car insurance costs heading for record high despite Q3 fall
Car insurance prices are on course to be the most expensive on record next year, despite a fall in premiums in the last quarter.
LeasePlan appoints first chief digital officer
Former Fedex International digital leader Michel Alsemgeest has joined LeasePlan in the newly created role of chief digital officer.
Renault develops EV smart charging app under new partnership
Groupe Renault is to launch a new smart charging app under partnership with Dutch start-up Jedlix.
Fleetworx hires first head of operations
Car fleet supply chain specialist Fleetworx has appointed Jodie Pritchard to the newly created role of head of operations.
Manheim’s Bruntingthorpe centre proves benefits of double blocking
Manheim has showcased the capabilities of its new multi-million pound auction centre at Bruntingthorpe during launch week events.
Government’s air quality plans to come under scrutiny from cross-party inquiry
Four Committees are teaming up to scrutinise the government’s air quality plans as new research suggests that air pollution could contribute to dementia and diabetes.
Renault subsidiary to drive smart grid charging developments
Groupe Renault has created a new subsidiary to spearhead developments in smart charging, vehicle-to-grid interaction and second-life batteries.
EV initiative to help overcome challenges with network capacity
Work has started on a new project, intended to aid network capacity for charging electric vehicles by opening up data from substations.
Virtual reality app shows consequences of distracted driving
Young drivers can now experience first-hand how mobile phone use and other distractions could cause road fatalities and land them in court.
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