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FTA greets rejig of government departments in Northern Ireland
Under the changes, Chris Hazzard has been named as Minister for the Department for Infrastructure, combining many of the responsibilities previously managed by the now defunct … Read More »
Charity to use sale of driver ‘AID Memoires’ to raise funds for Motor Neurone drugs trial
The charity, based in the Lake District, is looking to raise £500,000 to fund clinical trials led by Lancaster University’s Professor Christian Holscher and Dr Hedley … Read More »
LeasePlan UK raises over £100k for Help for Heroes
LeasePlan UK’s charity committee has organised sports challenges, cake and samosa sales, internal raffles and a family fun day at Sandhurst Memorial Park, which attracted over … Read More »
SMEs losing £3.5k a year on preventable breakdowns, warns RAC
So says RAC Business as its analysis finds that SMEs say they have to deal with vehicles being out of action for almost three working weeks … Read More »
SMMT launches Motor Industry Facts Guide 2016
The 34 page guide contains a wealth of data and background for journalists covering the automotive sector, with information including the latest investment and environmental facts, … Read More »
Bank holiday traffic to reach highest level in last three years, warns RAC
The RAC Traffic Watch study of nearly 1,700 motorists’ plans for the bank holiday shows Saturday 28 May is expected to be the most hectic day, … Read More »
Hay fever sufferers warned to check medication before driving
The warning comes from road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist, which says that drivers should be aware of the possible effects these drugs can … Read More »
Leasing Options celebrates 25 years in business
Over the past 25 years, the company has increased its offering of manufacturers and funding choices, and has provided nearly 60,000 vehicles to the UK market … Read More »
Vertu Motors names new general manager of Vertu Group Fleet
Mr Jewell retired from Vertu Group Fleet, part of Vertu Motors PLC after nine years of service and 48 years in the motor industry. Mr Lowdon, … Read More »
Councils awarded £21m green transport funding
The funds are being shared across 23 schemes launched to cut emissions, support social and economic growth and increase cycling and walking in their areas … Read More »
Data protection laws could road-block driverless vehicle developments, finds white paper
Published by international law firm Gowling WLG exactly two years before Europe's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force, the ‘Are you data driven?’ white … Read More »
London estate agent replaces majority of fleet with plug-in hybrids
The business originally turned to Alphabet to explore plans to add a single PHEV for its 50-vehicle fleet but consultation between the Alphabet for Business team … Read More »
Jon Wakefield appointed acting MD at Volvo Car UK
His appointment follows the departure of Nick Connor to become chief executive of Volvo’s Polestar performance car division. Jon Wakefield has worked for Volvo in … Read More »
UK car manufacturing up 16.4% in April
Almost 150,000 cars were built in the month, a 16.4% increase on April 2015, and marking the ninth consecutive month of growth. Increasing overseas demand … Read More »
Sygic GPS app gains fuel pricing functionality
Available from 7 June, the new feature uses information provided by the Oil Price Information Service (OPIS) to find out fuel pricing, enabling drivers to estimate … Read More »
Vauxhall app enables drivers to send journeys straight to satnav
Using the OnStar personal connectivity and service assistant together with the latest version of the app, drivers enter the destination on their smartphone and send it … Read More »
New Renault Grand Scenic breaks cover
Set to go on sale later this year, the fourth-generation model brings new styling, increased technology and an updated engine line-up including a diesel hybrid model. … Read More »
Number of full-time traffic police continues to fall, data indicates
The organisation says that figures supplied in answer to a parliamentary question show there were 1,437 fewer dedicated roads policing officers outside London last year than … Read More »
Drivers still in the dark over benefits of connected cars
That’s according to new research from TNS and the BearingPoint Institute, which shows that carmakers need to invest to ensure customers are aware of and are … Read More »
New SMR platform launched to provide ‘comprehensive alternative’ for fleet industry
Dubbed WorkProvider, the new solution is being launched to provide a rival to the epyx 1link product, with Sam Wallace, who heads sales of WorkProvider, saying … Read More »
Majority of British public back restrictions on new drivers
With research showing that drivers aged between 17 and 19 make up just 1.5% of those holding a UK licence, but are involved in 9% of … Read More »
Telematics could slash £5m off rental fleets’ insurance bill, says In-car Cleverness
Although some rental businesses are already using telematics technology to tackle accident rates as well as theft and fraud, In-car Cleverness says not every business has … Read More »
BVRLA kart race raises over £5k for BEN
Now in its fourth year, the 2016 event saw 20 teams from funders, leasing brokers, rental companies and vehicle manufacturers head to Daytona Milton Keynes last … Read More »
Jam Ahead Warnings added to free TomTom Speed Cameras App
The warnings visually and audibly alert drivers to rapidly slowing, or stationary, traffic on the highway ahead. Corinne Vigreux, co-founder and managing director, TomTom, said: … Read More »
Euro Car Parts opens 16th branch in Scotland
A six-day delivery service will be offered to Dumfries, Annan, Castle Douglas and Dalbeattie. Customers will have access to product back up from field-based trainers and … Read More »
Rexel to drive awareness of EV charging platform under new appointment
Steve Cheese was previously business development manager at solar PV provider, Kingspan Energy Ltd where he was responsible for developing partner relationships with property developers, architects … Read More »
Peugeot reveals technology rich new 3008 crossover
Peugeot is aiming for the core of the C-SUV segment with the new 3008 crossover, which goes on sale in the UK at the end of this … Read More »
One in two motorists oppose driverless cars, finds new survey
Published just days after the Queen’s Speech announced a Modern Transport Bill that would “ensure the UK is at the forefront of technology for new forms … Read More »
Fuel prices to be “kept in check”, says RAC
Sao says the RAC, adding that its Fuel Watch data points to there being hope that motorists will not be too badly affected. RAC fuel … Read More »
Cap hpi makes new appointments to industry insight team
John Watts moves to international senior editor LCVs. He is replaced by Steven Botfield, who brings a wealth of experience from a career that spans Manheim, … Read More »
