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Chancellor considers cancelling fuel duty rise
When questioned on BBC WM yesterday (27 January) Chancellor George Osborne commented that plans made by the previous Chancellor, Alistair Darling, to increase fuel duty on … Read More »
UK's first Peugeot iOn goes to EDF Energy
The firm, which is Britain’s largest producer of low carbon electricity, has added the vehicle to its fleet as part of its Sustainability Commitments and is … Read More »
Euro NCAP names best-performing cars of 2010
To qualify as a top achiever, a car must be awarded a high combined score based on the scores in each of the individual four areas … Read More »
Strong start for online remarketing sector in 2011, says G3
'Uncertainty always surrounds the beginning of a year, and even more so this year. However results from our online auction are encouraging,' reports Tom Marley, head … Read More »
Arval partners up with Windsor Fleet to expand into Ireland
Under the deal, Windsor Fleet's existing and potential new customers will now have access to Arval's global presence to provide them with an international fleet facility. … Read More »
SmartDrive in-cab video launch at Brake fleet safety conference
The event, which is organised by road safety charity Brake, takes place on 3 March 2011 at the National Motor Cycle Museum, Birmingham, and gives fleet … Read More »
DfBB Business Champions team up for free road safety seminar
The event on 3 February 2011 is one of a series of free Business Days being provided by the county road safety team and will feature … Read More »
Target driver behaviour with speed camera alert system
The Mini Coyote V2 displays a vehicle’s GPS-linked speed and informs the driver of the speed limit at all times. It works on all roads across … Read More »
Renault-Nissan and TMH to provide "one-stop shop" for EVs and chargers
The two firms plan to offer EV customers a competitive e-mobility package covering the infrastructure for charging an Alliance electric car and also the installation of … Read More »
E-Training World helps fleets fight back against fuel costs
The firm is offering its dedicated eco-driving course completely free as part of its E60 training package, which costs £60 plus VAT per driver. The course … Read More »
Toyota to recall some Avensis and Lexus IS 250 models
In the case of the Avensis, the issue affects some 2.0-litre and 2.4-litre petrol engine models, produced between July 2000 and September 2008. The models are … Read More »
THINK to expand into EV delivery van market
The first takes the form of the City N1, which carries goods up to a maximum 237kg and 700 litres in volume, and is said to … Read More »
GFEI report sets out blueprint for 50% fuel improvement by 2050
Worldwide, the car fleet is set to triple by 2050, with serious implications for the global effort to address climate change unless reducing transport emissions and … Read More »
Trakm8 to attend CV Show to benchmark customers' future needs
John Watkins, Trakm8 CEO, said: 'Many companies attend trade shows just to sell products, but here at Trakm8 we like to ensure our products meet what … Read More »
Remarketing business leaders react to latest UK economic figures
More than 150 companies from car makers and auctions, to data providers and car leasing companies attending the inaugural Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) conference in Oxfordshire … Read More »
CV registrations up 8.7% in 2010, reports ACEA
The organisation's data shows that a total of 1,488,848 commercial vehicles were registered during 2010. Figures for December also shows that demand continued to increase, up … Read More »
New report says major oil firms dragging heels on sustainable biofuels
The report states that industry as a whole is not keeping up with escalating targets designed to encourage more sustainable biofuels. Just 31% of biofuel feedstock … Read More »
JLR global sales up 19% in 2010
Sales were up for every quarter versus 2009 thanks to new model introductions and facelift programmes. Land Rover delivered a strong performance in the majority of … Read More »
BVRLA joins Fair Fuel UK campaign
Launched earlier this month, the Fair Fuel UK campaign is calling for the government to scrap the fuel duty rise planned for April and introduce a … Read More »
2010 deliveries reach record high for Volkswagen AG
The group also reported growth for the month of December, delivering 545,400 (444,200)** units to customers, representing an increase of 22.8%. Volkswagen said that sales showed … Read More »
Sales up 16.3% in 2010, reports Peugeot
The brand has reported record sales of 2,142,000 for last year, up by 16.3% and delivering a 3% worldwide market share. A total of 46% of … Read More »
Renault reports record growth for 2010
For 2010, the group sold a total of 2.6 million vehicles in 2010, an increase of 14% on 2009. Renault grew by 14%, Dacia by 12% … Read More »
TfL campaign warns vehicle operators of new London Low Emission Zone rules
From 3 January 2012, the Low Emission Zone will be revised to tighten standards for existing vehicles and to cover more vehicle types to include larger … Read More »
Europa selects Fleet Alliance to supply and manage fleet
Fleet Alliance was appointed ahead of several other contract hire and leasing suppliers due in part to its online fleet management solution, e-fleet, and its ability, … Read More »
Plug into EV expertise at 2011 Electric Vehicle Showcase
The Electric Vehicle Showcase is a one-day event combining a highly informative conference programme with an opportunity for delegates to obtain "hands-on" experience of electric vehicles, … Read More »
New reports shows that economic recovery brings renewed congestion growth
The 2010 Urban Mobility Report, published by the Texas Transportation Institute at Texas A&M University, is based on speed data provided by INRIX, and provides a … Read More »
UKDN uses telematics to enhance bottom-line efficiency
Since the implementation of the technology, UK Drainage Network (UKDN) has seen a reduction in the average travel-time from job to job by 10%, while emergency … Read More »
Fuel and CO2 figures revealed for Infiniti M
The model combines a 3.5-litre V6 with 306bhp – part of the same family of V6s as the 3.7-litre unit in the M37- with a 68bhp … Read More »
Record number of countries participate in TISPOL's alcohol and drug operation
A total of 27 countries participated in the operation between 13 and 19 December, with nearly 800,000 breath tests and drug tests performed on drivers over … Read More »
Environment Agency tackles CO2 emissions with biofuel
Convert2Green will supply eight of the Environment Agency's operational depots in England and Wales with B25 bio-diesel, which is recycled from 100% wastevegetable oil taken from … Read More »
