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Toyota to underpin small cars with new platform
Toyota has expanded the work of its TNGA (Toyota New Global Architecture) programme to small cars with a new GA-B platform, likely to underpin the new … Read More »
New top-spec Alfa Romeo Stelvio makes way to UK
A new top-of-the-range Ti model has joined the Alfa Romeo Stelvio line-up, bearing the historic ‘Turismo Internazionale’ acronym.
Honda e ups the ante on EV range
Honda has announced further details and unveiled the first official images of its Honda e electric vehicle in mass production form ahead of its debut next … Read More »
TfL to press ahead with 20mph speed limit in central London
Transport for London’s plans for a 20mph speed limit in central London have been given the go-ahead – backed up by recalibrated speed cameras and mobile … Read More »
Shift to mobility puts safety onus on fleets
A corporate-wide move away from company-provided vehicles and towards grey fleet and other mobility options could be undermining road user safety.
Engenie to add 150kW chargers to fast-expanding network
Engenie is to deploy 150kW ultra-rapid charging points from Swarco eVolt as it broadens plans to expand its charging network.
Chancellor’s ‘infrastructure revolution’ heralds better UK roads
The chancellor’s commitment to an ‘infrastructure revolution’ in yesterday’s (4 September 2019) Spending Review has been welcomed within roads and logistics organisations.
Mercedes-Benz EQC nets five-star rating in latest Euro NCAP tests
Mercedes’ new EQC electric SUV has become one of seven cars to score a five-star rating in the latest batch of Euro NCAP tests – alongside … Read More »
Mazda CX-30 to bring 26-strong model line-up
Mazda’s CX-30 crossover is now available to order, bringing a compact SUV that fits in between the CX-3 and the CX-5.
Forev to develop fast charging network in Scotland with help of Swarco eVolt
EV charging infrastructure start-up Forev has signed up Swarco eVolt as charging technology and service partner to support its plans for rapid charger network in Scotland.
C3 Aircross becomes latest Citroën to receive range updates
Citroën is updating its C3 Aircross compact SUV with a number of changes from October 2019.
Councils told to implement proper climate change plans or face legal action
ClientEarth has issued a legal warning to 100 local authorities across England on notice that they will violate their legal obligations and risk legal challenge if … Read More »
Fuel retailers failing to pass on big drop in wholesale costs, says RAC
Fuel retailers have failed to fully pass on big savings in the wholesale price of unleaded to drivers, with just a small fall in the average … Read More »
Cenex’s LCV2019 and new Connected Automated Mobility (CAM) events open today
Cenex is predicting record attendance for its two-day Cenex-LCV2019 and Cenex-Connected Automated Mobility events, which are being opened today (4 September) at Millbrook Proving Ground in Bedfordshire by Transport … Read More »
Connexas updates alcohol interlock to help fleets prepare for tighter legislation
Connexas has enhanced its CX-AID integrated vehicle breathalyser to help fleet managers to prepare for tightening legislation.
Plymouth City Council signs up to E-Flex vehicle-to-grid trial
Plymouth City Council is to trial vehicle-to-grid (V2G) with its fleet of electric vehicles as part of the E-Flex demonstration project.
City of London deploys first electrified vehicles on Epping Forest fleet
City of London has taken delivery of three Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVs for use in the patrol and maintenance of Epping Forest as it migrates to a … Read More »
Fleet Assist appoints finance director
Fleet Assist has appointed Carl Blott as its finance director in line with plans for further growth.
Škoda Scala gets rally-inspired Monte Carlo trim
Škoda is expanding the line-up for its Scala hatchback with a new sporty Monte Carlo trim that pays home to the carmaker’s rally history.
Prices and specs revealed for facelifted Volvo XC90
Volvo has launched a refreshed XC90 that sees the UK debut of a new mild hybrid diesel as well as introducing styling changes and an extended … Read More »
SsangYong scales up for new EV with director of aftersales appointment
SsangYong Motors UK has appointed Mark Burrows as director of aftersales, with immediate effect, as it looks to grow its dealer network ahead of plans to … Read More »
Licence Check reports record results
Licence Check has reported a record number of licence checks carried out in July on company drivers.
Impact of ADAS on end-of-life inspections comes under VRA focus
Latest developments in end-of-life vehicle inspections are to come under the microscope at the next Vehicle Remarketing Association meeting – including the impact of new technologies … Read More »
Trak Global Group to expand activities on back of new investment
Telematics technology firm Trak Global Group is to expand operations and develop new services after securing new growth capital investment of more than £40m.
AI-powered apps could warn drivers on traffic jams
Drivers could soon be able to receive advance warnings on traffic jams caused by roadworks from navigation apps powered by Artificial Intelligence.
Car subscription service Drover signs up Zego for pay-per-minute insurance
European car subscription service Drover has teamed up with insurtech Zego to insure its private hire vehicle subscriber base.
Citroën drops entry-level C4 Cactus under range revisions
Citroën is reducing the C4 Cactus line-up from three trims to two as it focuses on higher specifications.
Future Kia and Hyundai vehicles could come with foldable e-scooter
A new on-board e-scooter could be featured on future Hyundai and Kia vehicles to enable first and last-mile mobility.
New Thinkware dashcam brings energy-saving features and 4K recording quality
Thinkware has introduced a new dashcam to its UK range, equipped with Ultra HD 4K resolution and Energy Saving 2.0 that drastically lowers power consumption in … Read More »
Toyota and Suzuki to take stakes in each other to further alliance
Toyota and Suzuki have entered a capital alliance agreement, taking stakes in each other to cement the firms’ long-term partnership on areas such as autonomous driving.
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