Category : Top Stories
Spotlight: Volvo XC40
Volvo’s first compact SUV is a vital part of its near-future growth plans, as Alex Grant explains.
Appetite for diesel cars still strong among used buyers
Secondhand buyer interest in diesel remains strong with recent diesel ‘demonisation’ having failed to impact on used prices and motorists not stampeding to sell their diesel … Read More »
Fleet misuse of PHEVs revealed in TMC analysis
Businesses deploying plug-in hybrids without assessing their suitability for fleet operation could be in for a nasty surprise on running costs.
Multinationals make global fleet commitments to shift to EVs
Global firms including LeasePlan, Ikea and Deutsche Post DHL Group have pledged to migrate their fleets and infrastructure over to electric vehicles by 2030 under a … Read More »
‘Green’ E10 petrol could increase fuel bills for fleets
The possible introduction of a new ‘green’ unleaded petrol variant could bring higher fuel bills for fleets, experts warn.
Lord Rose appointed Zenith chairman
Former Marks & Spencers chief executive Lord Rose has joined Zenith as chairman.
Revised Mondeo cuts costs, bolsters user-chooser appeal
Ford has restructured the Mondeo range, reducing the number of trim levels, cutting on-the-road pricing and adding equipment to bolster its user-chooser appeal.
Brexit already impacting on fleets, finds BT’s Fleet Solutions report
The UK vote to leave the EU is already taking its toll on some UK fleets, with the true impact of Brexit yet to be felt.
Call for urgent HMRC guidance as employees fall foul of car–van confusion
Accountancy firm RSM is calling for an urgent update to HMRC tax guidance on determining cars and vans as it warns that employees may fall foul … Read More »
FairFuelUK launches crowd funding legal campaign to stop ‘toxic taxes’ on cars
Campaign group FairFuelUK has launched a crowd funding campaign to raise funds for a two-part legal challenge intended to stop air quality tax hikes on cars … Read More »
Frankfurt IAA 2017
Fleet World’s round-up of the most important headlines from the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show.
UK Government ‘flouting its duty’ on air quality, finds UN report
UK citizens’ right to life is being implicated by air quality issues with the government having been accused of “flouting its duty”.
‘Dutch Reach’ method could help cut cycling fatalities, campaigners say
Encouraging car drivers and passengers to adopt the ‘Dutch Reach’ method of opening doors could help prevent a large number of cyclist injuries and fatalities a … Read More »
Infrastructure could curb EV uptake, says JLR CEO
Jaguar Land Rover has no plans to stop using petrol and diesel engines in the near future, chief executive officer, Ralf Speth, has said, suggesting infrastructure had … Read More »
Scotland aims to phase out petrol and diesel in 2032
The Scottish Parliament has outlined plans to phase out petrol and diesel cars by 2032, supported by part of a £60m funding pot for low-carbon technologies.
New Nissan LEAF goes further, faster
Nissan’s second-generation LEAF electric vehicle will arrive in Europe early next year, offering 50% more range, increased power and partially-autonomous drive.
Lexus model line-up to include plug-ins and fuel cells by end of decade
Lexus has confirmed that in addition to the new models we’re about to see unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show this month, it will add plug-in … Read More »
Average driving speeds plummet in UK’s major cities
Driving speeds in some of the UK’s major cities has fallen by up to 20% over the last year, as traffic volumes rise.
First images and details of Honda CR-V Hybrid Prototype revealed
Honda has revealed the first images of its CR-V Hybrid Prototype, ahead of its official reveal at the 2017 IAA Frankfurt Motorshow.
More electric car points vital to avoid ‘charge rage’
A lack of charge points on London’s streets could lead to ‘charge rage’ as drivers squabble over sockets.
Grid carbon cuts enhance EV eco credentials
The carbon impact of electric vehicles has dramatically reduced as renewable sources of energy replace coal on the power system, new research finds.
More than 400 UK forecourts to imminently get EV rapid chargers
Independent forecourt operator Motor Fuel Group (MFG) is imminently rolling out rapid chargers from ChargePoint Services across its 413-strong nationwide network.
Fleets need a balanced view on diesel, petrol and alternative fuels, says Fleet Alliance
Diesel plays an important role for fleets, but this will diminish over time and careful evaluation must be made by fleets, says Fleet Alliance, which is … Read More »
MINI Electric Concept unveiled
The MINI Electric Concept will make its world debut at the 2017 IAA in Frankfurt, followed by a production version due in 2019.
Shanghai’s Chery to target European fleets
Chery, one of China’s biggest carmakers, is to launch in Europe with a line-up of ‘electrified’ crossovers and sights set on a footprint in the fleet … Read More »
BMW ramps up electric power to create the new i3s
BMW has introduced a new higher powered version of the i3 electric super mini; the i3s, available with the 94Ah/33kWh battery and optional range extender…
Audi revamps naming structure to embrace e-tron models
Audi is introducing a new global naming strategy for engine derivatives starting this autumn to denote engine output rather than capacity in line with the move … Read More »
Volkswagen backs SUVs as ‘true fleet’ volumes grow
Volkswagen could soon be selling more SUVs in ‘true fleet’ than it does Golfs, with the forthcoming T-Roc crossover potentially able to outperform the Passat once … Read More »
VW moves to strengthen customer confidence in software fixes
Volkswagen Group has written to a number of customers in a move to strengthen confidence in software fixes being deployed on diesel vehicles and to encourage … Read More »
Electric and diesel variants drive H1 uplift for Nissan GB
Nissan GB has seen little slowdown in demand for diesel engines, despite the electric LEAF accounting for almost a third of its UK sales growth in … Read More »
