Category : Top Stories
Electric Vehicle Masterclass to look at fleet pros and cons of going green
Fleets looking for help with going electric are being urged to attend next week’s Great British Fleet Event to hear from industry experts about how the … Read More »
Dave Parry joins FMG as commercial director
FMG has appointed Dave Parry as commercial director, bringing considerable industry knowledge and expertise to complement the existing board.
TfL’s plans and Clean Air Zones under focus at Great British Fleet Event
Fleets looking for further insight into advice on compliance with Clean Air Zones (CAZs) and the Government’s plans are being urged to attend the Great British … Read More »
Clean Air Strategy ‘misses golden opportunity to clean up air pollution’
The Government has been slammed for failing to address air pollution from transport as it publishes its final Clean Air Strategy.
Pricing, CO2 and specs revealed for reimagined Kia ProCeed
Kia has announced pricing and specifications for its 2019 ProCeed, which has evolved into a shooting brake estate to bring increased practicality.
JLR confirms plans to axe 4,500 jobs
Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed it’s reducing its global workforce by around 4,500 people, starting off in the UK.
Ford cans MPVs to focus on SUVs
Ford has announced new plans to improve profitability and cut costs by expanding in some vehicle segments, including EVs, and exiting others as well as making … Read More »
SME fleets to underpin Lexus UK sales growth
Lexus is focusing on SMEs with its new models, seeing small fleets as a vital part of plans to increase its UK sales around 33% over … Read More »
Nissan Leaf e+ brings 239-mile range
Nissan is introducing a new version of its Leaf EV, which offers a 239-mile range – the highest yet for the model.
Speaker line-up and topics revealed for inaugural Great British Fleet Event
The biggest issues and opportunities for the fleet industry – along with the latest solutions – are to come under the spotlight from an expert line-up … Read More »
Hitachi Capital expands in Europe
Hitachi Capital Corporation has acquired 100% of the share capital of fleet management and leasing firm Maske Fleet GmbH as it expands its vehicle solutions business … Read More »
Rob East named as new head of corporate sales at BMW
BMW Group UK has announced the appointment of former Mercedes fleet boss Rob East as its new general manager, corporate sales.
Plug-in Car Grant cuts hitting PHEV demand, says SMMT
Demand for plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) is showing signs of slowdown after the Government axed the plug-in car grant for these vehicles in October.
Fiat’s Francis Bleasdale joins BCA
Former Fiat fleet and remarketing director Francis Bleasdale has joined BCA as business development director, OEM.
Fleet sales fall 7.3% in 2018 while new car emissions rise
Both fleet and overall UK new car registrations fell in 2018 while continued anti-diesel policies caused new car CO2 to rise for the second successive year.
Enterprise Car Club reduces County Council’s CO2
Enterprise Car Club has helped Gloucestershire County Council significantly reduce its CO2 emissions, by adopting a car club programme.
Road Test: Volkswagen Golf SV
Volkswagen’s space-efficient compact MPV deserves wider recognition, reckons Alex Grant.
Pothole reports in Britain soar
More than half a million potholes were reported by public to local authorities across the UK for repair in 2017 – an increase of 44% on … Read More »
Revised 2019 Mazda CX-5 now open for orders
Mazda has welcomed the New Year with the announcement of the 2019 Mazda CX-5 that sees revisions including a new GT Sport Nav+ model grade.
Ashley Andrew appointed new Hyundai UK managing director
Ashley Andrew has been appointed as Hyundai’s new managing director to oversee the brand’s UK business.
Fleet managers failing to realise the benefits of Big Data
Four in five fleet managers are failing to realise the benefit of Big Data according to Shell’s latest report ‘Driven by Data: Managing Fleet Information Overload’, … Read More »
Car ownership still important despite mobility movement, finds Arthur D. Little
Car desire and ownership remains strong, while drivers are now much more willing to embrace alternative drivetrains, though trust in autonomous technology has taken a dive, … Read More »
Road Test: Fiat 500X
You’d be forgiven for missing updates to Fiat’s chic urban SUV, says Alex Grant.
Mobility schemes could increase congestion and CO2, say MPs
New Mobility as a Service (MaaS) platforms could ensure a ‘transport revolution’ for fleets and drivers but only if the Government brings practical support and leadership.
TfL to axe C-Charge exemption for hybrids
Transport for London is to push ahead with plans to axe the Congestion Charge exemption for hybrids and plug-in hybrid vehicles from October 2021.
Alphabet’s Clive Buhagiar named head of operational services
Alphabet GB has appointed Clive Buhagiar as its head of operational services.
EU finalises car CO2 targets for 2030
The European Union is to push ahead with a controversial deal to cut new cars and van CO2 emissions over the next decade.
Road Test: Mitsubishi Shogun Sport 4
Can the Shogun Sport live up to its namesake’s go-anywhere reputation? Alex Grant finds out.
Bath delays decision on charging clean air zone
Plans to implement a ‘Class D’ charging clean air zone in Bath city centre have been delayed after a six-week consultation saw a record-breaking response.
Severn Bridge tolls finally abolished
Drivers can now travel for free across both the Prince of Wales and original Severn Crossing for the first time in 52 years.
