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Government considers 60mph limit for M3 stretch
The Highways Agency is already running a consultation on a 32-mile section of the M1 in a move to cut air pollution and has now launched … Read More »
Geneva Motor Show: Peugeot to premiere 308 SW, 108 & new engine tech
The carmaker’s stand will include the new 308 SW, which goes on sale from April and offers a large boot volume including underfloor storage, a light … Read More »
Fleet Evolution launches salary sacrifice scheme for EVs
Titled "Electric Flex", the new product is based on the normal package but will also allow customers to use up to four weeks of normal car … Read More »
Geneva Motor Show: Vauxhall to debut new 1.0-litre three-cylinder in ADAM
Showcased at last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, the new, all-aluminium 1.0 ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo petrol engine has been developed at Vauxhall/Opel’s International Technical Development Centre … Read More »
DfT expects £170m underspend on ULEV financial support
Plans to improve uptake of ULEVs – which emit less than 75g/km CO2 – were laid out during the 2010 spending review, where the government announced … Read More »
ATS highlights free brake checks for fleets as wet weather continues
Department for Transport Statistics recorded in 2012 show that 62,852 cars were reported in accidents on wet roads or in floods, and 3,663 light commercials. These … Read More »
Updated Volkswagen Scirocco cuts CO2 to 107g/km
Due to be unveiled alongside the new Polo at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the Scirocco’s refresh will mark 40 years since the original coupe … Read More »
Toyota recalls around 295,000 vehicles
The carmaker has filed documents with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to say it is recalling around 57,000 Lexus RX350 crossover vehicles and 109,000 … Read More »
Autorola appoints Vmoves for inspection and collection contract
As a result of the contract, within just two months Autorola has achieved levels of speed and service delivery that are said to be market-leading for … Read More »
BMW unveils 2 Series Active Tourer
Set to go on sale in the UK from September and priced from £23k, the five-seater MPV will offer practicality along with CO2 figures starting from … Read More »
Peugeot reveals new 108 city car
Making its debut at the Geneva Motor Show, the new 108 includes both three and five-door hatchback versions as well as the 108 TOP folding soft … Read More »
Citroen targets 10% whole-life cost advantage for C4 Cactus
With cactus we wanted to say we do something different something new, renew ourselves,’ said Yves Bonnefont, deputy CEO of Citroen. ‘We want no compromise on … Read More »
Renault shows first photos of new Twingo city car
Looking almost identical to the Twin’Z and Twin’Run cconcept ars shown last year, the car will be available in the UK from September offering an even … Read More »
Geneva Motor Show: Kia to show Soul EV
Set to start production in the second half of 2014, the model is the brand's first globally sold electric vehicle and features a 107bhp, 210lb.ft electric … Read More »
Car & van fleets to gain up to 4ppl diesel saving under new Allstar Premier Programme
Branded under the Allstar Premier Programme, the new product is said to offer savings of as much as £20k per year for a 100-vehicle fleet and … Read More »
Mercedes reveals S-Class Coupe
Set to replace the CL in the brand’s line-up, the new model marks a return to the S-Class Coupe moniker and is based on the S-Class … Read More »
British Gas businesses sign up to FMG for fleet accident management
Under the deal, FMG will provide vehicle repair management and driver development services for PH Jones vehicles, the providers of servicing and repairs for social housing and Dyno-Rod vehicles, the … Read More »
Glass’s predicts 5% growth for new car registrations in February
So says Andrew Jackson, head of analytic at Glass’s, following on from his success last month at predicting the pattern of new car registrations to within … Read More »
Toyota confirms EV wireless charging testing programme
The technology enables a vehicle to be charged simply by parking it in alignment with a coil set into the surface of the ground. The carmaker … Read More »
Prime Minister confirms £30m fund for local authorities to repair damaged roads
The programme forms part of a package of new measures to help hard-working homes, businesses and farmers hit by the floods and was given the go-ahead … Read More »
Mainstay Group gains from move to automated fleet management
Mainstay, which has offices in Worcester and London, operates throughout the UK with a workforce of 470 employees and previously relied on a manual system to … Read More »
Days Contract Hire expands into fleet management business
The firm announced late last year that it was introducing Jaama’s Key2 leasing and vehicle management system to deliver its range of products and services in … Read More »
Toyota recall won’t impact residual values, says Glass’s
The recall affects current-generation models manufactured between March 2009 and February 2014 – it does not affect any other Toyota hybrids – with the majority being … Read More »
Toyota recalls 30,790 Prius models in UK
The recall affects current-generation models manufactured between March 2009 and February 2014 – it does not apply to any other Toyota hybrids. The issue lies with … Read More »
Electric private hire fleet goes live in London
Launched last September, the Thriev scheme has now been extended to London to offer low-cost, zero-emission, private hire vehicles to corporate and private users. The fleet … Read More »
New TRACKER fuel-saving guarantee is industry-first
Under the deal, new customers who don't achieve a minimum 10% saving in year one get their subscription refunded. The programme aims to ensure businesses understand … Read More »
Altodigital slashes mileage claims admin with TomTom WEBFLEET
Using TomTom’s WEBFLEET fleet management platform to locate its mobile workforce, Altodigital will be able to efficiently and quickly allocate jobs and route engineers to customers. … Read More »
Imtech UK awards deal for 1,100-strong fleet to ALD
The contract was awarded to ALD through a competitive tender managed by ERA Fleet Cost Management Ltd (ERAFCM), which has been appointed by Imtech UK to … Read More »
OTS proposals on payrolled benefits could eliminate 90% of P11Ds
The plans follow last year’s suggestions by the Liberal Democrats that Benefits-in-Kind, such as company cars, should no longer be subjected to Class 1A NIC but … Read More »
Skoda reinforces Motability offering with new Rapid Spaceback and Yeti
The latest models are accessible through the programme to individuals receiving the Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance. The brand says the models … Read More »
