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Targa Lite telematics solution to help fleets cut fuel costs
European big data specialist Targa Telematics has launched a new telematics solution to help fleets optimise operations through more efficient running.
Free AA breakdown service rescues 100 NHS workers a day
A free breakdown service launched at the start of April by the AA for all NHS workers has already been used nearly 2,000 times.
DriveTech staff step up to support Covid-19 response
Employees at DriveTech are helping to support the Covid-19 response through a range of volunteering roles during lockdown.
MG donates 30,000 face masks to hospitals
Hospitals in the UK and Ireland are being supplied with 30,000 face masks from MG Motor to aid their response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Vehicle thefts soar by 21% in three years
Vehicle theft in England and Wales continues to rise dramatically; up 21% in the last three financial years according to new data as thieves turn to … Read More »
Company cars repurposed as driveway offices during lockdown
Company car drivers on lockdown are taking refuge in their cars for peace, quiet and uninterrupted video calls.
Only 14% of motorists would buy a driverless vehicle
The majority of drivers would not consider buying a fully self-driving vehicle in the future, despite awareness of the benefits of such technology.
Majority of Brits now back pavement parking ban
More than half (52%) of the public now wants a UK-wide ban on pavement parking, showing a significant change in recent years.
UK vehicle ownership at record high but car emissions at record low
A total of 40.4 million cars, vans, trucks and buses are now registered for use in Britain; a record high but with CO2 emissions at a … Read More »
ULEZ prompts major rethink on car usage
Two-thirds of Londoners have already changed their usual mode of transport since the introduction of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and higher numbers will switch … Read More »
Markerstudy and Vision work to help keyworkers
Insurance firm Markerstudy is working with Vision Vehicle Solutions to help keep the country’s critical workers and NHS volunteers mobile.
EU car registrations fall 55.1% in March
Car registrations in the EU27 markets plunged 55.1% in March as a result of lockdown measures seen in most countries.
Fleet renewal schemes vital to help relaunch vehicle demand, say carmakers
Fleet renewal programmes will be needed to restart vehicle demand in Europe, as part of a wider co-ordinated package of measures.
Rockingham responds to secure parking demand for lease and hire vehicles
Rockingham Group says it’s seeing a surge in enquiries for short-term, secure storage from local and national leasing and hire companies in response to the lockdown.
Car finance customers to be offered three-month payment freeze
Car finance customers struggling to meet repayments should be offered a three-month freeze on payments and interest, according to new guidance from the FCA.
Kia grows electric and hybrid sales 21% in falling new car market
Sales of Kia’s electric and hybrid cars increased 20.8% in Europe in the first quarter of 2020, despite the overall decline in the new car market.
GeniePoint charging network free for all key workers
The GeniePoint charging network is offering free charging for key workers throughout the Covid-19 crisis.
Drivers more reliant on cars than ever during pandemic
A third of drivers say having access to a car is more important than ever following the coronavirus outbreak.
Tonik Energy partners with Fortum Charge and Drive
Charge point provider Tonik Energy has deployed Fortum Charge and Drive’s cloud-based EV network management system to provide bespoke charging solutions for fleets and public charging … Read More »
Bridgestone resumes production in Spain and Russia
Bridgestone is restarting operations at several plants in response to business and customer demand.
Nissan Sunderland to help supply PPE to frontline health workers
Nissan’s Sunderland plant is being used to scale up delivery of protective equipment to UK health workers, delivering up to 100,000 face visors a week.
Honda EV batteries to get ‘second-life’ industrial uses
Batteries from Honda’s electric and hybrid vehicles are to get a ‘second life’ in an expanded recycling initiative with France’s Société Nouvelle d’Affinage des Métaux (SNAM).
Europcar offers rental discounts for ‘Essential Sectors’
Businesses providing vital services during the coronavirus crisis can benefit from discounted rental rates on Europcar cars and vans.
Drivers more likely to switch to EVs in wake of Covid-19 lockdown
The government-enforced lockdown is having a dramatic positive impact on people’s awareness of the benefits of reduced air pollution – with nearly half of drivers now … Read More »
‘Extreme’ speeding during lockdown brings risk issues for fleets
Ongoing reports of “extreme” speeding and general bad driving during the lockdown present increased risk issues for fleet drivers still on the roads.
Addison Lee and Zeelo partner for frontline support
Addison Lee and coach services provider Zeelo are making up to 10,000 vehicles available to support hospitals and healthcare workers in London through the coronavirus outbreak.
New Mazda service provides free repair quotes remotely
Mazda drivers can now get free estimates of vehicle repair costs online without the need to visit a bodyshop.
SEAT staff offer ‘virtual model tours’ from driveways
SEAT has adapted to the Covid-19 lockdown by providing virtual tours of its model range from product experts’ driveways.
RED Driving School instructors ready to take delivery driving jobs
Driving instructors from RED could help meet increased crisis demand for delivery drivers, offering a safe and experienced solution.
New alliance to push for EV-focused policies in Europe
A new eMobility alliance has formed to lobby for the roll-out of consumer-centric electric vehicle policies in Europe.
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