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Second-gen Toyota Safety Sense package to roll out from January
Toyota is to roll out the second-generation of its Safety Sense active safety package from 2018, with new and upgraded features.
More electric range for BMW i8 Coupé and Roadster introduced
BMW has revealed the production version of the new i8 Roadster and new Coupé at the Los Angeles Auto Show.
First charge points installed under Milton Keynes Go Ultra Low Cities infrastructure
The first few electric charge points have been installed under the Milton Keynes Go Ultra Low Cities infrastructure programme.
Increase in drink and drug driving convictions revealed in insurance quote data
Drink and drug driving offences are up year-on-year across the UK, according to new insurance quote data revealed by MoneySuperMarket.
Mobile user growth pushes web traffic to new record at Aston Barclay
Web traffic at Aston Barclay hit a new record in October, with the firm’s recently launched Buyer App playing a strong role.
RAC campaigns for more caution around workside workers
Drivers are being urged ‘slow down, make space and move on’ when passing breakdowns as a new RAC image shows one of its patrol vans after … Read More »
Government plans for rail expansion under new strategy
Rail lines shut during the Beeching cuts of the 1960s could be reopened and more commuter lines offered as the Department for Transport looks to overhaul … Read More »
Budget changes to steer drivers’ vehicle choices, finds CLM survey
Diesel tax changes in last week’s Autumn Budget will have a clear impact on drivers’ future vehicle choices, according to new research from CLM Fleet Management.
Porsche puts PHEV chauffeur fleet to test in London
Porsche is deploying a six-month trial of a fleet of plug-in hybrid chauffeur cars in London as part of research into transport solutions.
E-Pace and DS7 Crossback score five-star Euro NCAP ratings
Carmakers have been praised for their work in vehicle safety as latest Euro NCAP ratings show all eight vehicles achieved five-star results, supported by standard-fit Autonomous … Read More »
AFVs take-up soars as diesel records lowest market share in a decade
AFVs (alternative fuel vehicles) recorded a 5.5% share of the European new car market in October, following a 9.9% decline in diesel registrations.
Council parking profits hit new record
English local authority ‘surpluses’ on parking operations rose 10% in the last financial year to hit a new record £819m.
Prevent keyless entry theft with a few simple measures
Drivers concerned over the growing trend of ‘relay’ car theft are being advised that there are a number of actions they can take to help keep … Read More »
Fleet Alliance scoops Leasing Broker of the Year Award
Glasgow-based Fleet Alliance has taken the Leasing Broker of the Year at the Leasing Broker Federation’s annual awards.
QBE Insurance expands partnership with Autoglass
Autoglass and QBE Insurance have signed an expanded three-year partnership that will provide new digital customer service enhancements.
Lancashire to get 150 EV chargers
Chargemaster is to install 150 charging points in Lancashire following a successful bid by the county council to the Department for Transport’s Highway Maintenance Challenge Fund.
EV rapid charging mega sites to bring reduced tariffs for fleets
Fleets will be able to benefit from special charging tariffs for a network of solar-powered, fully off-grid electric vehicle charging centres due to go live in … Read More »
Radius Payments Solutions secures £150m investment
Radius Payment Solutions has secured a £150 investment from funds managed by private equity investment firm Inflexion.
Bank of Ireland UK completes acquisition of Marshall Leasing
Marshall Leasing has become part of Northridge Finance, Bank of Ireland UK’s car and asset finance business, following the completion of its acquisition.
Government looks to deploy national standard for bike-share schemes
The Government is considering a national standard for public bike share schemes to ensure they are appropriately introduced and managed.
Vehicle vandalism jumps 10% in three years
The number of vehicles vandalised in England and Wales has gone up by 10% in the last three years, police data has revealed.
Infiniti QX50 to debut industry-first petrol engine tech
Infiniti has unveiled its forthcoming QX50 SUV ahead of its debut at the LA Motor Show next week.
Credit hire companies urged to embrace telematics
Credit hire companies not adopting telematics will be left behind in a changing fleet landscape.
Star awards accident repair deal to Selsia
Healthcare outsourcing firm Star has signed up Selsia to centrally manage accident and bodywork repairs for its national fleet of company cars.
Asda cuts fuel prices by up to 2ppl
Asda has cut up to two pence per litre off the price of unleaded and diesel, effective from today – despite not participating in the general … Read More »
Clean Air Zones must be mandatory, MPs told
MPs on a cross-party inquiry into the UK Government’s air quality plans have been told by environmental lawyers that charging Clean Air Zones must be made … Read More »
2017 car production forecasts revised as domestic demand falls
The UK car production forecast for 2017 has been revised downwards as domestic demand continues to fall, leading to repeated industry calls for a clear roadmap … Read More »
Drivers’ knowledge of alternatively fulled vehicles ‘woefully lacking’, says CLM
Increased education on alternatively fuelled vehicles is urgently needed across the fleet and leasing industry according to CLM Fleet Management as its research reveals drivers’ knowledge … Read More »
Synergy powers team expansion to new heights
Vehicle leasing and finance credit broker Synergy Automotive has announced a raft of new appointments.
Dash cam footage stored on-vehicle not best for fleets, warns ProVision
ProVision warns fleet operators that dash cam footage stored locally can be inaccessible if a vehicle is impounded following an accident, thereby the video cannot be … Read More »
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