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Outlander PHEV tops ultra-low emission league table as plug-in sales soar

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Analysis of DVLA data by the RAC Foundation has revealed that sales of plug-in vehicles eligible for the Government’s plug-in car and van grants rose 37% … Read More »

Direct Fleet Insurance teams up with FMG

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The DFI solution enables insurers to compete openly with one another as they bid to secure fleet insurance contracts offered by over 400 brokers. The site … Read More »

Pendragon Vehicle Management reports strong success following digital updates

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The fleet funding and management specialist, which rebranded in April to reflect the wider range of management services it offers fleets, has reported that visits to the … Read More »

Europcar adds Volkswagen Passat Saloon to fleet

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“Gone are the days of family cars being frumpy and boring”, said Ken McCall, managing director, Europcar UK Group.  “And nowhere more so is this epitomised … Read More »

Alfa Romeo Giulia unveiled

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The new compact executive saloon has been unveiled on the 105th anniversary of the founding of A.L.F.A in the renovated Alfa Romeo Museum – “La macchina … Read More »

First Golf TSI BlueMotion range opens for ordering

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Starting deliveries from September priced, the models are powered by a new three-cylinder 1.0-litre 113bhp turbocharged petrol engine which is offered in both six-speed manual and … Read More »

Wigan driver becomes first to be convicted for ‘middle lane hogging’

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Ian Stephens was fined £940 after driving his Citroen Berlingo at 60mph in the central lane of the M62 between Rochdale and Huddersfield last August. Leeds … Read More »

Road casualties in Britain rise for first time in 18 years

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Latest Department for Transport figures show there were 1,775 reported road deaths in 2014, an increase of 4% compared with 2013. The number of those killed … Read More »

New report shows how to bring ‘A’ roads up to minimum three-star safety standard

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The report on “Engineering Safer Roads: Star Rating Roads for in-built safety” has been launched by the Road Safety Foundation, which says that an improvement of … Read More »

ACFO seminar to provide rare opportunity for fleets to quiz key government officials

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The organisation is hosting a seminar entitled ‘A Day at the Taxes’, which will include speakers from HM Revenue & Customs, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing … Read More »

UK car production up 2.3% in May

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According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the strong domestic market once again played a significant part with a 13.3% increase outweighing a … Read More »

LeasePlan reports tendering success for specialist public sector division

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The move sees Automotive Leasing selected as a preferred supplier for: Lot 1: Lease of passenger motor vehicles and light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, … Read More »

Fleet Assist enhances service outlet audits

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The supply chain management specialist for the UK fleet and leasing industry has launched a new ‘desk-top audit’ to complement the current physical quality audit programme … Read More »

DFS cuts car fleet emissions by 13% over three years

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Over the last three years, average car CO2 emissions have fallen by more than 13% to 113.8g/km compared to the 131.0g/km average of 2012. Made up … Read More »

Khaled Shahbo appointed managing director, UK & Ireland at Enterprise

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Shahbo will take over from Mike Nigro, who was recently promoted to head the company’s operations throughout Europe. He joined Enterprise in 1991 after graduating from … Read More »

Nissan saves 50 million KG of CO2 in Europe with EV range

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The carmaker says its data shows that 41,100 pure electric Nissan LEAFs driven in Europe have already prevented the emission of just under 50 million kg … Read More »

New Ford technology to help drivers see round corners

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The Front Split View Camera – now available as an option in the all-new Ford S-MAX and Galaxy – displays to the driver a 180-degree view … Read More »

New LowCVP guide to help local authorities encourage ULEV take-up

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The guide is launched following the shortlisting of the 12 cities for the £35m Go Ultra Low City scheme and provides a wide range of options … Read More »

OLEV to honour Plug-in Car Grant to end of year

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It has confirmed that the current version of the grant, worth up to £5,000, will end this year, at a date yet to be confirmed. Until … Read More »

New TomTom Telematics app to give drivers real-time feedback on behaviour

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Dubbed TomTom CURFER, the app makes use of the latest developments in connected car technology from TomTom Telematics to provide drivers with visual information on how … Read More »

Glass’s warns central and local government not to “demonise” diesel

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So says Glass's, adding that as debate continues about policies on air quality, knee jerk reactions to studies showing the negative impact of diesel emissions on … Read More »

Hertz first to add Volvo XC90 to fleet

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Currently available from Hertz’s branches at London Marble Arch, Heathrow Airport and Edinburgh Airport, the seven-seat SUV is being offered in diesel and automatic Momentum and … Read More »

Fleets on track to become technology trailblazers, says Chevin

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According to the company, developments such as autonomous cars, increasingly sophisticated route planning and telematics, the further potential of mobile devices, the arrival of “big data” … Read More »

Ford to test car-sharing programmes in UK & US

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The trials are being run through its Ford Credit finance arm and see the carmaker team up with car rental marketplace easyCar Club in London whilst … Read More »

Europcar launches electric vehicles in Birmingham

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Under the move, a fleet of Nissan LEAFs will be used for delivery and collection of hire cars in Birmingham and will be available to hire … Read More »

City Car Club deploys EVs in Edinburgh

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Seven Nissan LEAFs have been placed at electric vehicle charging bays across Edinburgh for use by members of City Car Club, with a further 13 new … Read More »

Free on-line fleet management guide from Fleet Matters

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The focus of each issue is chosen to apply equally to owned, leased and grey fleets. Suggestions are presented as ‘Action Points’ that relate to all … Read More »

AA DriveTech & EST partner to deliver eco-driver training

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Backed by the Department of Transport, this joint initiative aims to help up to 6,000 employees who drive for work to become more fuel efficient and … Read More »

Alphabet retains Crown Commercial Service framework agreement

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The CCS is a public sector organisation which acts on behalf of the UK Government to drive savings for the taxpayer through improved quality of commercial … Read More »

Avis launches Travel Partner service

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Priced at £8.99 per day and available to book in 47 stations across 11 countries including the UK, Travel Partner aims to provide assistance throughout the … Read More »