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Planned OPEC oil production cut is ‘no cause to panic’, says RAC
The RAC has responded to news that the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) has reached an initial deal on limiting oil production, saying that there’s no … Read More »
Government urged to take action on road safety as casualty reduction stalls
The Government is being urged to reduce the numbers of deaths and injuries on our roads as new figures show there have been no significant reductions … Read More »
TomTom launches On-Street Parking service
TomTom is introducing a new On-Street Parking service to help drivers find spaces within a number of European cities, including London and Birmingham.
New Volvo chauffeur programme launches
Volvo has launched a new chauffeur programme offering business users bespoke support packages on its S90, V90 and XC90 models.
Chevin reports record revenue results during FY2016
Chevin Fleet Solutions has reported record revenue results during its 2016 financial year,driven by new customer signings as well as strategic changes.
Wraps come off Volkswagen I.D. electric concept at Paris
Volkswagen has revealed its I.D. electric car at the Paris Motor Show, previewing a new generation of electric vehicles.
Mercedes presents ‘close-to-production’ EV concept at Paris
Mercedes has given an insight into its first dedicated EV, with the unveiling of its Generation EQ concept at the Paris Motor Show.
Nissan reveals fifth-generation Micra
Nissan has taken the wraps off its new Micra at the Paris Motor Show, bringing increased space, downsized turbo drivetrains, a new chassis and latest safety … Read More »
Updated Renault ZOE brings 250-mile range
Renault has introduced a new battery for the ZOE supermini, increasing its range to 250 miles on a single charge.
Ministers ‘blatantly ignoring’ safety concerns over all lane running, say MPs
The Government has been accused of ignoring safety concerns over all lane running as it says such schemes are “as safe as a standard motorway”. Earlier … Read More »
Concept Vehicle Leasing rebrands
Concept Vehicle Leasing has updated its rebranding in advance of changes to its website.
Dynniq rebrands vehicles as part of major fleet overhaul
SMART technology provider Dynniq is rolling out a new look for its cars and vans in line with a major overhaul of its UK fleet. The … Read More »
New Land Rover Discovery revealed, with fleet-friendly diesel engine
Land Rover is targeting increased user-chooser volume with the new Discovery; the first version with a four-cylinder diesel engine, offering CO2 emissions from 171g/km and a … Read More »
Ford Mustang to show parsimonious side in 2016 MPG Marathon
A 5.0-litre V8 muscle car might not be the obvious choice of vehicle to enter into an eco-driving contest, but that’s exactly what the UK’s best-selling … Read More »
PSA partners with Masternaut to offer fleet telematics for connected vehicles
The PSA Group and Masternaut have teamed up to offer the Masternaut Connect telematics platform for European fleets running Peugeot, Citroën and DS connected cars and light commercial … Read More »
Latest Euro NCAP ratings show ‘safety still comes at a price’, says Thatcham
Although the new E-Class has received a five-star Euro NCAP rating, Mercedes-Benz has missed an opportunity to promote advanced safety features as standard, according to Thatcham … Read More »
TCH Leasing awarded place on salary sacrifice framework agreement
TCH Leasing has gained a place for the second time on the Mid and West Wales Fire framework agreement for the provision of salary sacrifice cars … Read More »
Euro NCAP awards top marks to E-Class and 3008
Euro NCAP has announced its latest safety ratings, which saw the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and Peugeot 3008 both receive a five-star rating.
Gemalto teams up with Ashwoods to help Exeter City Council improve driver efficiency
Digital security specialist Gemalto has partnered with Lightfoot to help Exeter City Council increase fleet car efficiency and improve driver behaviour.
Driver behaviour is key to fleet safety, says GreenRoad
Fleets looking to address driver safety through technology solutions should ensure their chosen system targets driver behaviour.
Switch to EVs needs to be accompanied by transport rethink, says EEA
Large-scale take-up of electric vehicles in Europe will help lower emissions but will also require a rethink on overall transport systems and how to power such … Read More »
Suzuki S-Cross facelifted for 2017
Suzuki has revealed its 2017 S-Cross, which gains new engines and revised styling and grades.
New Nissan online service booking system
Nissan has launched a new online service booking system to enable drivers to arrange and manage the servicing and MoT of their vehicles using their laptop, … Read More »
Cap HPI launches globally under new coding system
Automotive data expert Cap HPI is branching into Europe as part of plans for further global expansion.
Infiniti reveals full prices for Q60
Infiniti has announced pricing for the full Q60 line-up ahead of its market introduction at the Paris Motor Show.
MG ends UK production
MG is to stop making models at its Longbridge site in south west Birmingham, instead switching full production over to China, parent firm SAIC has said.
Renault-Nissan and Microsoft partner to develop connected car technologies
The Renault-Nissan Alliance and Microsoft Corporation have signed a global, multiyear agreement to partner on next-generation technologies with the aim of advancing global connected driving experiences. … Read More »
Fleet World opens its Workshop
The Fleet World Workshop has launched on fleetworld.co.uk, giving decision-makers and drivers a suite of free-to-use Tools that can help run a fleet or choose the … Read More »
All-lane running motorways deemed dangerous by drivers
The majority of drivers think the removal of the hard shoulder on ‘smart’ motorways has made them more dangerous, research by the AA finds. With work … Read More »
M606 has average speed of just 25mph, finds new research
The M606 in Yorkshire has emerged as the UK’s slowest motorway, recording an average speed of 24.62mph, in research from RAM Tracking.
