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Two-thirds of Londoners against surge pricing for minicabs
The independent YouGov survey released today (22 February) also found that 43% of London Uber users surveyed complained that the minicab drivers didn’t know any good … Read More »
First-ever Maserati SUV goes for global volume
Due for a world debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the Levante brings the Italian carmaker’s range to five models and follows the Ghibli, … Read More »
Renault previews new Scenic and Megane Sport Tourer
The Scenic arrives 20 years after the first-generation model, continuing a family of compact MPVs which has sold around five million units worldwide. Previewed by … Read More »
Toyota's compact hybrid crossover to debut at Geneva
Previewed by the C-HR concept car last year (pictured), Toyota says this will be a coupe-SUV crossover, smaller than the RAV4 and designed to be fun … Read More »
Volvo Cars to integrate Spotify music streaming service in new models
The announcement was made at the 2016 Mobile World Conference in Barcelona, where the carmaker showed its bespoke interface for Spotify, which uses the touch screen … Read More »
G3 Remarketing to expand services on back of FCA approval
Providing a total asset management solution to finance companies throughout the UK, G3 Remarketing – known as G3 RMS – is responsible for the collection and … Read More »
Restyled Ford Kuga adds tech, cuts CO2 to 115g/km
Revealed at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the refreshed styling brings it in line with the updated Ecosport and the forthcoming Edge large SUV, as … Read More »
UK spend on traffic calming measures climbs 53%
That’s according to new research by Churchill Insurance, which finds that authorities paid out an estimated £47,196 in compensation for damage caused by traffic calming measures … Read More »
Equipping vehicles with AEB helps reduce rear-end crashes by 40%
Vehicles equipped with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) systems are 40% less likely to be involved in rear-end crashes, new data has found.
BCA scoops best remarketing award from LeasePlan for second year running
BCA Remarketing Services won the award in recognition of the continued support to LeasePlan’s remarketing team based in Slough. The Peterborough-based firm achieved the highest possible … Read More »
Volvo to replace carkeys with smartphone app from 2017
Volvo is to offer cars without keys from 2017 with the help of a smartphone app.
Zenith appoints Matthew Thompson as chief commercial officer
The appointment – which comes a week after Zenith Leasedrive Group announced its rebranding to Zenith – sees Thompson join Zenith’s board of directors and become … Read More »
Days Fleet turns spotlight on mobility solutions following rebrand
Independent, but benefiting from the full ownership and backing of Days Motor Group, Days Fleet operates in excess of 9,000 funded vehicles and has more than … Read More »
MINI Hatch and Clubman gain extra equipment
Under the changes, MINI Teleservices and MINI eCall will be standard on all MINI Hatch and MINI Clubman models from March. MINI Teleservices is able … Read More »
New app provides personalised running costs for cars and servicing alerts
Currently live in the Apple store in beta testing, the Digital Garage app uses licence plate data to bring up real-time data about that car. The … Read More »
BMW enhances DriveNow car sharing service with Moovit
The announcement comes after a global survey conducted by Moovit in 2015 showed London users were turning to on-demand mobility services five or more times per … Read More »
Diesels less efficient than petrols at curbing climate change, study shows
The results of the study, conducted by Dr Eckard Helmers at Trier University with Michel Cames of the University of Luxembourg, were presented to the European … Read More »
Drivers exposed to more harmful pollution inside vehicle than on the road, finds new study
Gloucestershire-based Enviro Technology Services carried out a journey from Reading to central London in its mobile air quality laboratory – nicknamed the smogmobile – sampling air … Read More »
Peugeot reveals facelifted Peugeot 2008
Launched in 2013, the model has been updated with the latest family styling with a new front grille, wheel arch extensions and scuff plates plus an … Read More »
Kia Optima PHEV on track for 37g/km CO2 emissions
Unveiled at the Chicago Motor Show last week, the European-market version will be shown at the Geneva Motor Show in March, alongside the first ever Optima … Read More »
Volvo unveils V70 and XC70 replacement
Based on the S90 saloon, it’s likely that the V90 will be the bigger-selling version in Europe, targeting conquest customers from Audi A6, BMW 5 Series, … Read More »
Mark Higgins joins All Fleet Services as operations and performance director
The new role will award Higgins responsibility for operational resourcing and delivery, training and people development, employee engagement and facilities. Higgins brings a diverse wealth … Read More »
Rental firms urged to include roadside assistance and first aid kits for all vehicles
The call comes from vGroup International, a Milton Keynes-based firm that provides around 300,000 of the packs a year to fleets via contract hire and leasing … Read More »
Leasing broker car volumes rise 24% in 2015
The BVRLA data shows its leasing broker members were responsible for 208,006 vehicles on contract at the end of 2015 and combined car and van volumes … Read More »
87% of business drivers wouldn’t inform employer of driving licence points
The survey by RAC Insurance also found that nearly a fifth of overall motorists (18%) would not inform their insurer if they picked up penalty points … Read More »
RoadHawk launches ‘most premium dash cam available’
The HD-2 uses a action camera chipset that provides Super HD images and is capable of by recording at 1080p at 60 frames per second. Footage … Read More »
2018 Riversimple Rasa hydrogen-powered car to boast 300-mile range
British carmaker Riversimple Movement is developing a new hydrogen-powered road car that will offer a claimed 250mpg and a 300-mile range when it goes on sale … Read More »
RAC comments on impact on fuel prices of Brexit
RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “While the RAC has no view on the UK’s membership of the EU, the impact on fuel prices of Britain … Read More »
Kia Optima Sportswagon revealed
The Optima Sportswagon breaks cover a year after the Sportspace concept, which previewed it, was unveiled in Geneva. It will be available with the same engines … Read More »
Guy Pigounakis named new Hyundai fleet director
Effective immediately, the changes put a specific focus on three key areas for future business growth and see Pigounakis replace Martin Wilson, who has been appointed … Read More »