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Volvo drives shift to mobility with standalone brand
Volvo has launched a standalone mobility brand as it looks to provide urban drivers with advanced alternatives to traditional car ownership.
Hyundai confirms hybrid and PHEV for new Santa Fe
Hyundai has confirmed hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains will be added to the Santa Fe SUV.
Hyundai announces Kona Electric pricing and specs
Hyundai’s Kona Electric will be priced from £24,995 – including the Government’s Plug-In Car Grant (PICG) – when it goes on sale on 2 August.
Police get easier access to illegal driving footage
Road users can now submit footage of dangerous driving direct to a number of police forces in England with the help of a new portal.
Change company car tax to drive ULEV take-up, says Committee for Climate Change
Far-reaching action on transport – including changes to company car tax – are needed to ensure the Government meets legally-binding targets emissions targets.
BP to acquire Chargemaster
Chargemaster is to become a wholly-owned subsidiary of BP, as the fuel company looks to roll out a network of ultra-fast electric vehicle charging points at … Read More »
BCA scores BMW UK and Alphabet remarketing deal
BMW UK has signed up BCA Marketplace to provide a range of physical and digital remarketing solutions, including defleeting vehicles for its Alphabet fleet management and … Read More »
More than half of speeding offences happen in 30mph zones
Over 1,000 drivers every day are caught speeding, equating to one every 75 seconds, according to new analysis.
Road Test: Volkswagen Golf SV GT 1.5 TSI Evo (150PS) DSG
Volkswagen’s space-efficient compact MPV deserves wider recognition, reckons Alex Grant.
Renault Business launches new digital magazine for fleets
Renault has launched a new digital Business Magazine, aimed at fleets wishing to learn more about the brand’s cars and vans.
AdBlue breakdowns double in 2017
The number of breakdowns linked to AdBlue almost doubled last year to 23,000 according to the AA as driver ignorance over the chemical and its use … Read More »
Interview: Ford’s fleet learning process
In a rapidly changing market, Ford UK’s director of fleet operations, Owen Gregory, is finding new ways to keep businesses moving. By Alex Grant.
PCH continues to erode fleet leasing market
The UK’s fleet leasing sector declined faster than the overall market during the first quarter of the year, with demand for personal contract hire rising during … Read More »
Toyota to replace Avensis with hybrid Camry
Toyota is reintroducing the Camry saloon to the UK as a hybrid-only range, indirectly replacing the Avensis and taking its presence in the D-segment upmarket.
Diesel-free Volvo S60 revealed
Volvo has unveiled its third-generation S60, which will provide it with a vital tool to expand in the US and Chinese sedan markets while ditching diesel … Read More »
Government still dragging feet on air quality, says air pollution super-inquiry
The Government has been accused of shying away from taking bold action on air quality in its response to a cross-party MP report on the issue.
Hyundai and Audi tie-up on fuel cell tech development
Hyundai and Audi are partnering to develop joint fuel cell technologies for future models in a move to accelerate the fuel cell electric vehicle market.
First Drive: Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Does Mercedes-Benz’s latest C-Class rewrite the rules for the compact segment, asks Jonathan Musk…
UK cities call for earlier petrol and diesel ban
City leaders from across the UK are calling on Government to bring forward the ban on pure petrol and diesel vehicle sales to 2030, as part … Read More »
First Drive: Volvo V90 D4 Ocean Race
Behind yacht-inspired styling cues, the top-spec V90 is a great work tool, reckons Alex Grant.
No diesel for Jeep’s Euro-focused city SUV
Jeep is to begin phasing out diesel engines from 2020, with its forthcoming Europe-focused sub-Renegade SUV set to launch with only petrol or alternative drivetrains in … Read More »
Manchester urged to expedite clean air zones and workplace parking levy
Cutting air quality pollution in Greater Manchester will require a clean air zone and workplace parking levy to go live in the next 12 months, with … Read More »
DVSA presses for UK Mercedes recall
Mercedes-Benz UK is being urged to push ahead with a recall on some models following allegations of ‘defeat devices’.
WLTP ‘limbo’ prompting fleets to extend contracts
Uncertainty over how the new WLTP fuel consumption and emissions test will impact company car taxation is leading some large fleets to extend leasing contracts, according … Read More »
Calling cars ‘autonomous’ is putting drivers at risk
Carmakers should stop misleading drivers by using ‘autonomous’ terms for technology that still requires driver involvement.
Masternaut restructure puts the focus on real-time data
Telematics and fleet management company, Masternaut, is re-shaping its operations to focus on software rather than hardware, aimed at helping businesses and Governments better utilise fleets’ … Read More »
David Rawlings to retire from fleet industry
Fleet finance expert David Rawlings is to retire after more than 30 years in the industry.
FCA partners with LeasePlan to enhance SME focus
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles has teamed up with LeasePlan as it drives its services to fleets, including SMEs, within its European dealer network.
Volvo plans for 50% EV sales by 2025
Volvo has set out plans to position itself as a leading player in the global automotive business by 2025 – including generating half its annual sales … Read More »
Euro 6 diesels still not meeting Euro 5 NOx limits, says ICCT
Real-world NOx emissions from diesels are still exceeding EU levels, even for the newest, Euro 6 models.
