Category : Top Stories
First Drive: Volkswagen T-Cross
Does Volkswagen’s new baby SUV live up to the success of its bigger brothers, asks Jonathan Musk.
Jaguar Land Rover diesels well below emissions limits, new tests find
Tests on three Jaguar Land Rover models have shown the diesel engines used are meeting and beating Euro 6 emissions limits ahead of schedule.
SsangYong eyes fleet growth following 2018 restructure
SsangYong is looking to almost triple its UK sales to 10,000 units, supported by the new Korando SUV, electric vehicles and a growing focus on fleet … Read More »
Cars escape Bath clean air zone charges but vans still face burden
The city of Bath is to implement a Class C charging clean air zone that will exempt cars but not vans from charges for non-compliant vehicles.
BMW warns no-deal Brexit could end Mini production in UK
BMW has warned that it may shift Mini production out of the UK in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Honda to fully electrify range by 2025
Honda is advancing its plans to electrify its range with the announcement that 100% of its European automobile sales will be “electrified” by 2025.
BMW plug-in hybrid portfolio gets new models and added electric range
BMW has taken the wraps off its latest range of plug-in hybrids to join its ranks, including the world premiere of the new BMW X3 xDrive30e, … Read More »
New car CO2 hits four-year high due to diesel downturn
Average CO2 emissions from new cars in Europe went up 2.4g/km to 120.5g/km in 2018 – the highest average of the last four years – as … Read More »
BVRLA report calls for new approach to motoring tax
The BVRLA, backed by fleets, the automotive industry and MPs, is calling for a new policy on motoring taxation that would help shape future mobility solutions … Read More »
Volvo to limit top speed on all new cars from 2020
Volvo is to impose a 180kph (112mph) maximum top speed on all new models from 2020 to help reduce the dangers from speeding.
Fleet industry urged to make MPs aware of WLTP issues
The BVRLA and other fleet stakeholders are urging the industry to write to local MPs to highlight the need for fleet-friendly changes to vehicle taxation on … Read More »
Polestar 2 brings fight to Tesla Model 3
Polestar has revealed its Polestar 2 five-door fastback, which launches next year to bring a rival to the Tesla Model 3.
First Drive: Toyota Corolla
Quality, durability and reliability – but has Toyota added emotion to the Corolla? Martyn Collins finds out.
NCAP-inspired database ranks vehicles on NOx emissions
Fleets and policymakers can now access at-a-glance information about vehicles’ NOx emissions in urban use, aimed at helping cities with poor air quality to meet legal … Read More »
Plans for charging clean air zone in Greater Manchester confirmed
Greater Manchester has confirmed its plans to deploy a charging clean air zone from 2021, bringing burdens for local businesses including van fleets.
New labelling rules will help prevent misfuels, says DfT
New EU-wide fuelling labels are to be rolled out in the UK under plans to help motorists identify the right fuel and tell them the biofuel … Read More »
Jaguar targets fleets with updated, RDE2-compliant XE saloon
Jaguar is renewing its focus on SME fleets, launching an updated version of the XE compact executive saloon with the first RDE2-compliant diesel engine in its … Read More »
CalAmp acquires Tracker for £10m
Technology solutions specialist CalAmp has acquired Tracker for around US$13m (£10m) as it expands its global portfolio for connected vehicle and asset tracking solutions.
First Drive: Mazda3
Finally the Mazda3 gets a sharp suit to match its keen drive, finds Martyn Collins.
Road Test: Škoda Kodiaq vRS
Does giving our favourite large SUV the vRS treatment spoil it? Martyn Collins hits the road to find out.
Drivers must not be responsible for fully automated accidents, says insurance industry
Drivers of fully automated vehicles must not be held liable for accidents involving their cars while the technology is in charge.
AEB on track to become mandatory from 2022
MEPs have given the green light to making driver assistance features including Automated Emergency Braking (AEB) standard on new cars within three years.
Mazda3 pricing and specification revealed
The fourth-generation Mazda3 is now available to order in hatchback form, bringing new styling and increased equipment along with the debut of the brand’s new ultra-efficient … Read More »
Drivers back use of long-range speed cameras
The majority of drivers support the use of long-range speed cameras, new research from the RAC finds.
Lighting the way: The issues for public sector fleets
Carmakers supplying vehicles to the emergency services market are faced with their fair share of challenges, as Craig Thomas discovers.
VWFS tool guides fleets on fuel choice decisions
Volkswagen Financial Services | Fleet has launched a new tool to help companies, including non-VWFS customers, determine if individual vehicles can be shifted to ultra-low emission … Read More »
London borough to trial on-demand bus service
Transport for London (TfL) is planning to trial an on-demand bus service in Sutton from this spring to help reduce car dependency in the borough.
Tax regime must support company cars to drive down emissions, says ACFO
ACFO is urging the Government to realign the company car tax regime as it warns that the transition to WLTP could push more drivers to opt … Read More »
Honda confirms plans to close Swindon
Honda has confirmed reports that it’s planning to close its Swindon vehicle manufacturing plant in 2021 – a move labelled by business secretary Greg Clark as … Read More »
