Category : Top Stories
Vehicle tax evasion brings £94m revenue shortfall for 2019
Vehicle tax evasion is still at a higher level following the abolition of the tax disc – equating to revenue loss of £94m in one year … Read More »
Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid due mid-2020 with sub-30g/km CO2
Toyota has confirmed plans to launch the first-ever plug-in hybrid version of the RAV4 in the second half of 2020.
New smartphone-based safety solution can cut collision rates by 25%
Brightmile has launched a new smartphone-based driver safety solution to provide fleets with a smarter way to manage real-time driver risk – including for the grey … Read More »
Škoda CITIGOe iV to bring all-electric motoring from £16,995
Škoda’s first-ever fully electric car is to go on sale next month, priced from £16,995 (including Plug-in Car Grant).
Road Test: Cupra Ateca
Is the Cupra Ateca performance SUV worth the extra money compared to its SEAT sibling, asks Martyn Collins.
New mobile fuelling service could cut time and costs for fleets
A new fuel delivery service said to be the first in the UK has launched to help fleets save time and money.
Peter McDonald appointed Nissan fleet director
Peter McDonald has been confirmed as the new fleet director of Nissan three months after he resigned as head of fleet at SEAT.
Ford Mustang Mach-E blends +370-mile range with 465hp muscle
Ford has unveiled its Mustang Mach-E SUV; a major part of its electrification offensive and a potential Tesla Model Y rival.
Diesel still dominant for fleets, AA/Rivus report finds
Fleets are clearly moving towards alternatively fuelled vehicles, but diesel is retaining its popularity amongst commercial fleet users, according to the 2019/20 Operational Fleet Report from … Read More »
New mobility model could dramatically increase vehicle utilisation
A blended car club and car sharing solution that could make better use of the 36 million ‘empty’ car seats on the daily commute has been … Read More »
Experts to discuss future of fleet mobility at 2020 Great British Fleet Event
Details have been revealed of the conference programme for next January’s Great British Fleet Event, which will see top fleet topics from mobility to connected vehicles … Read More »
UK used car market bounces back after nine quarters of decline
UK used car sales grew 0.9% in Q3, bringing positive news for the sector following nine consecutive quarters of decline while also showing increasing demand for alternatively … Read More »
New Octavia to spearhead Škoda’s plug-in range
Škoda’s new Octavia line-up will include two plug-in hybrids predicted to take up to a third of UK volume – with renewed Benefit-in-Kind incentives next April … Read More »
All systems go for mandatory new car safety tech
EU Member States have given the green light to new vehicle safety standards that will see features such as AEB and Intelligent Speed Assistance become mandatory … Read More »
Prices and specs revealed for Citroën C5 Aircross Hybrid
Citroën has launched a plug-in hybrid version of its C5 Aircross SUV, bringing CO2 emissions of 39g/km and a 31-mile electric-only range to aid fleets looking … Read More »
Plug-in grants must continue for long term, says BVRLA
Plug-in vehicle grants should be extended for the long-term while CO2-based taxes also need revamping to support fleet take-up of greener vehicles.
Sleeping fobs address keyless vulnerability problem but long-term fix still needed
Carmakers’ introduction of sleeping fobs is helping to resolve the keyless vulnerability problem in the short term but a long-term solution is still needed.
Toyota reveals prices and specs for all-hybrid C-HR range
Toyota has upgraded its C-HR crossover with a number of updates, including the introduction of an all-hybrid range.
First Drive: Lexus RX 450h
Lexus is 30 and to celebrate, it’s added more driver appeal to the RX 450 SUV. Martyn Collins reckons it’s worth a look.
Bristol diesel ban moves to next stage
Plans to ban diesels in Bristol city centre have advanced to the next stage after securing approval from the council cabinet.
HSE should increase focus on at-work driver safety, says IAM RoadSmart
The Health and Safety Executive is being urged to bring the safety of those who drive for work higher up its priority list – part of … Read More »
Fleet Heroes 2019 finalists revealed
The Energy Saving Trust has revealed the finalists for this year’s Fleet Heroes, including well-known fleet names, ranging from DPD and Brecon Beacons National Park Authority … Read More »
EDF reinforces battery storage and EV charging plans with Pivot Power acquisition
EDF Group has acquired battery storage and EV charging specialist Pivot Power for an undisclosed amount, furthering its work in both areas.
Changing private-hire perceptions: Justin Patterson
Current Eco Superstar winner at this year’s Great British Fleet Awards, Justin Patterson surprised everyone this summer after leaving Addison Lee to join Splend as their … Read More »
Bristol diesel ban causes dismay but plans might not actually go far enough
Bristol City Council may become the first place in the UK to introduce a diesel vehicle ban under plans that are causing controversy – but may … Read More »
True cost of not plugging in PHEVs revealed in new research
Drivers misusing plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) by not charging them could be increasing the monthly whole-life cost by more than £140 a month.
First Drive: Land Rover Discovery Sport
Martyn Collins finds adding a new platform brings welcome extra refinement and composed handling to the Discovery Sport formula.
London’s ULEZ makes more than £30m for TfL since April
The Ultra Low Emission Zone’s daily charge has already accrued more than £30m in revenue for Transport for London (TfL) since its launch in April.
First Drive: Renault Captur
The B-SUV pioneer is back, with an improved package that still appeals, reckons Martyn Collins.
Are we done with demonising diesel?
The popularity of diesel cars has taken a huge dip in recent years, but could fleets be responsible for their survival until a total ban on … Read More »
