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Cleaner diesels and updated infotainment for Land Rover Discovery Sport and Evoque
Land Rover has updated the Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque with cleaner mild hybrid diesels, updated infotainment systems and new special editions.
New cycling action plans likely to raise risk issues for fleets
Government plans to increase the number of employees cycling to work will likely require forward planning by fleets to ensure they are managing inherent risks.
Project EDWARD returns for 2020 with focus on work-related road risk
The Project EDWARD road safety campaign is returning this year with a focus on work-related road risk and a week-long programme of activities.
AI-first approach to deliver ‘paradigm-shifting’ telematics
Teletrac Navman’s latest-generation telematics has launched, using artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities that it says will prove game-changing for fleets.
Bristol Clean Air Zone may not be needed, says council
Plans to deploy a charging Clean Air Zone in Bristol may not need to go ahead as new work explores alternatives.
Second plug-in hybrid joins Volvo XC40 line-up as diesels exit
Volvo is expanding the electrification of its XC40 compact SUV with a new plug-in hybrid and the ending of diesel model sales.
Leeds Clean Air Zone goes on hold again
Plans for a charging Clean Air Zone in Leeds are on hold for the foreseeable future as pollution falls due to the coronavirus crisis.
Fears new council powers could see drivers used as cash cows
New council powers could see drivers faced with bills collectively costing millions of pounds for moving traffic offences such as stopping on yellow boxes.
First Drive: Ford Kuga
Is an SUV foot print, combined with Focus underpinnings and plug-in hybrid tech, a happy combination? Martyn Collins finds out…
Business mileage continues recovery in July
Business mileage continued to rise in July, showing that the economy is benefiting from the ongoing easing of government restrictions, albeit at a lower rate than … Read More »
UK readies for autonomous driving tech under government consultation
Latest collision avoidance technology is to come under a government consultation, helping to pave the way for its safe use in the UK from spring 2021.
Speeding incidents triple during lockdown
Speeding incidents rose threefold in April as drivers took advantage of unusually low traffic levels and a sense that they would “get away with it”.
Speeding and erratic driving pose high risks post-lockdown
The easing of lockdown conditions has revealed a rise in dangerous and discourteous driving behaviour – putting drivers and fleets at higher risk as they head … Read More »
Mandate carmakers on 15% electric vehicle quotas, says charity
Introducing a ‘15% electric vehicle quota’ for carmakers would enable an earlier phase-out of petrol and diesel cars and benefit air quality.
Select Car Leasing expands into fleet management under ODO tie-up
Car leasing broker Select Car Leasing has strengthened its fleet offering with the launch of a new end-to-end fleet management service.
Coca-Cola Court of Appeal defeat creates further company car tax confusion
Coca-Cola European Partners Great Britain Ltd’s (CCEP) defeat in its recent Court of Appeal case will further muddy the waters for fleets and manufacturers on what’s … Read More »
Major V2G trial seeks new fleet participants
Fleets are being invited to sign up to the next stage of a vehicle-to-grid (V2G) project that could bring them extra revenues as well as supporting … Read More »
Drivers believe petrol and diesel sales should end early but industry still concerned
The majority (82%) of drivers believe the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans should end before 2035 – although there are still concerns … Read More »
New car registrations rally in July but longer-term recovery uncertain
UK new car registrations saw a major rebound in July, aided by pent-up demand and the reopening of dealerships across the nation.
How fleets can avoid ‘crash-for-cash’ scams
Crash-for-cash schemes remain a “real and growing” threat for fleet managers and drivers alike, but some simple measures could help drivers avoid being caught out.
UK in danger of slipping behind on autonomous vehicle readiness
The UK risks losing its leadership position on developments in autonomous vehicles if infrastructure issues aren’t tackled, according to KPMG.
In-car tech deskilling drivers at ‘detriment of road safety’, say fleets
Cost, green credentials and technology are key drivers for fleet managers but many have concerns over the knock-on effects of increased in-vehicle technologies.
Grey fleet is ‘ticking time bomb’ in post-lockdown travel, says Venson
Changing work practices as a result of the pandemic could bring a “ticking time bomb” for fleets as more drivers turn to grey fleet vehicle usage.
Birmingham’s Air Quality Action Plan to go out to consultation
Birmingham City Council has approved a consultation on the latest version of its Air Quality Action Plan, which includes a Class D charging Clean Air Zone … Read More »
Alphabet appoints Clive Buhagiar as interim COO
Alphabet has appointed Clive Buhagiar as its interim chief operating officer as Uwe Hildinger moves to Alphabet Germany as chief executive officer.
Prices and CO2 revealed for all-new Toyota Yaris Hybrid
Toyota has revealed pricing and specs for the fourth-generation Yaris, which launches this week with an all-hybrid line-up, priced from £19,910.
Impact of air pollution on Covid-19 underscored in new anti-idling campaign
A new London-wide campaign has launched today (3 August), encouraging fleets to tackle air pollution caused by idling engines and backed by evidence that air pollution … Read More »
A single date for the net-zero transition is a mistake, says BVRLA
Setting a single date for ending the sale of new petrol, diesel and hybrid vehicles would be a mistake, the BVRLA has told the Government in … Read More »
£2bn scheme announced to see roads overhaul to encourage cycling and walking
Thousands of miles of new protected bike lanes, cycle training for everyone and bikes available on prescription will be rolled out under new plans to overhaul … Read More »
Mitsubishi freezes new model introduction for the UK and Europe
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has confirmed that it is to freeze the development and introduction of new models for Europe including the UK.
