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New York boosts electric fleet
The new arrivals, which include 50 Chevrolet Volts, 10 Ford Transit Connect Electric vans and 10 Navistar E-Star utility trucks, were announced at a press conference … Read More »
Beware of car rental excess insurance, warns BVRLA
So says the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), which is warning that such insurance is very different from the no-risk cover offered by car … Read More »
Nissan gives LEAF batteries a second life
Nissan has formed a joint venture with Sumitomo, called 4R Energy, which will use second-life batteries from the LEAF to store energy from renewable sources to … Read More »
12-month EV trial reveals driver behaviour
Despite range anxiety fears attached to electric vehicles, most cover distances that use only a fraction of their total battery charge and users quickly adapt to … Read More »
NAMA reports 5% fall in fleet values for June
Values for fleet cars fell by 5% in June, according to the latest monthly report from the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA), as trading conditions … Read More »
Europcar partners with Adapted Vehicle Hire
The specially adapted cars are delivered across the country and are fitted with hand controls, flip style left foot accelerators, wheelchair top boxes, infra red controls, … Read More »
Kwik-Fit Financial Services places focus on fleet service
Lanarkshire-based insurance intermediary Kwik-Fit Financial Services (KFFS) has switched to ordering the bulk of its new cars from Fleet Alliance based on the firm's track record … Read More »
Kia sales up 19.8% in H1
The brand saw a sharp increase in H1 sales in North America, with sales up by 41% to 278,199. The Chinese market increased by 19% to … Read More »
GreenRoad to work with Towergate to help reduce driver risk
Towergate Underwriting Transportation has teamed up with GreenRoad to promote the benefits of the firm's driver safety and fuel-economy service to its insurance clients. The move … Read More »
Brake research shows one in eight drivers "nod off" at wheel
The data shows that the problem of "head-nodding" is a common occurrence – this happens when someone nods off for between two and 30 seconds, often … Read More »
Renault reports record H1 sales
For the first half of 2011, the group reported a new sales record worldwide in first-half 2011, with 1.4 million units, up 1.9% on 2010. International … Read More »
Rapid increase in use of start-stop systems is forecast
So says US-based auto supplier Johnson Controls, which estimates that start-stop systems can save between five and 12% of fuel. The company told an analysts' meeting … Read More »
Manchester goes electric
Manchester Electric Car Company (MECC) will introduce the Manchester Electric network of Pod Centres where people can buy a range of electric vehicles including cars, vans, … Read More »
Sir Trevor Chinn joins Tusker as non-exec chairman
Sir Trevor has extensive experience in the motor industry, beginning with Lex Service plc where he became chairman in 1973 until his retirement in 2003, when … Read More »
UK insurers clamp down on fraud with specialist police unit
Funded by the members of the Association of British Insurers (ABI) and supported by the National Fraud Authority, the unit will be operated by the City … Read More »
European car registrations go into reverse, says PwC
The firm has published its latest Autofacts’ monthly European car market round-up, which shows a fall in many European car markets last month. UK car registrations … Read More »
Expanded site and auction programme at Manheim Auctions, Bristol
The site has been expanded by 2.2 acres through the acquisition of land, adjacent to the main auction centre, which was previously used for container storage … Read More »
Citroen adds new models to 10-strong sub-100g/km line-up
The line-up includes three new C3 variants, which feature the e-HDi 90 micro-hybrid powertrain and feature eco measures such as second-generation Stop & Start. As a … Read More »
Ford Galaxy fits the bill for Sussex Police
The three extensively modified versions of the latest Ford Galaxy have been converted by Ford’s Special Vehicle Preparations (SVP) team. Specification includes 3m telescopic roof-mounted masts … Read More »
ECOnetic Mondeo delivers CO2 savings for Hilti
The new cars, which have been supplied through LeasePlan, will replace older Mondeos, which are driven by customer-facing employees, and will reduce CO2 emissions by 4.8 … Read More »
Van values rise 8.2% in June
So says Manheim Remarketing in its latest monthly Market Analysis for Vans, adding that the increase was due in part to a fall in average age … Read More »
Renault reveals Frendzy van-cum car-concept
Frendzy is designed as a van that can be swiftly converted into family transport out of working hours. As a van it features a 37-inch digital … Read More »
Scottish Borders Council establishes EV car pool
As part of the scheme, the cars will be used by SBC’s social work team, one of its biggest car user groups. The vehicles, and a … Read More »
HiQ reveals the best driving anthem
HiQ commissioned a survey to discover which track is the most enjoyable to listen to in the car, and Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend’s classic were … Read More »
Ogilvie Fleet expands Northern Ireland business with Contraflex acquisition
The exact purchase price has not been disclosed but Ogilvie said it involved a six-figure sum. The acquisition adds approximately 350 company cars and vans to … Read More »
New study assesses environmental and safety outcomes of scrappage schemes
The 70-page study was prepared by the Dutch research and consultancy organisation TNO together with experts at the International Transport Forum and the OECD Environment Directorate. … Read More »
The great motoring tax swindle uncovered
The report also finds that only 38 pence of every pound that motorists pay at the pump is for fuel – 62% is tax in the … Read More »
Elektromotive defends Government EV infrastructure plans
The company said it welcomes plans to introduce a smartcard for EV users, allowing access to all charging stations, as well as the installation of rapid … Read More »
Opel/Vauxhall Ampera available at Europcar from November
The roll-out will begin with rental outlets in Germany this November, followed by Belgium and the Netherlands. Customers in France, Italy, Portugal, Spain and the UK … Read More »
BCA Pulse report: Fleet values down 3.7% in June
The data shows that values fell 3.7% (£278) to £7,071 last month, while CAP performance improved by half a point to 94.75%. Following a 21% rise … Read More »
