Category : Top Stories
UK already on track for early ULEV adoption
Current ultra-low emission vehicle market growth would already be on track to meet milestones on electric vehicle sales ambitions even if the deadline were brought forward.
Infiniti to electrify all model launches from 2021
Infiniti is to introduce its first pure electric vehicle from 2021 as it pushes ahead with plans to only launch vehicles with electrified powertrains from this … Read More »
Ford to double EV investment
Ford is more than doubling its investment in electric vehicles, reviving the Mach nameplate made famous by early Mustangs on a high-performance electric SUV due in … Read More »
Nissan Fleet restructure leads to three new roles
Nissan Motor has created three new roles within its fleet management team as it reworks its fleet proposition.
Mobility cards key to introduction of government-backed app
Providing employees with individual multi-mode mobility cards that could be used to pay for travel is vital to the success of government plans to help introduce … Read More »
Pricing announced for long-awaited Honda Civic diesel
Honda’s 10th-generation Civic is now available to order in diesel format following a lengthy wait for fleets.
ICFM warns not to adopt “loophole” PHEVs
Sensible deployment of plug-in hybrid cars to ensure they’re fit for purpose is a must for fleets looking to transition to ULEVs.
Are ‘death of diesel’ warnings premature?
A ‘perfect storm’ for diesel registrations will see their share of the UK new car market slashed radically over the coming year according to new analysis … Read More »
Volvo confirms plug-in hybrid XC40 for Q4 2018
Volvo UK has confirmed the plug-in hybrid version of its new XC40 crossover will be gradually rolled out Q4 2018.
Kia confirms 16 electrified vehicles by 2025
Kia has outlined plans to offer 16 electrified vehicles by 2025, including new hybrids, plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles, as well as an all-new hydrogen fuel-cell … Read More »
Larger fleets more inclined to make switch from diesel
Fleets are being warned of the need to carry out whole-life cost analysis before switching away from diesel vehicles as latest research finds almost two third … Read More »
Arval UK names new MD as Benoit Dilly moves on
Arval UK has appointed Miguel Cabaça as its new managing director following the departure of Benoit Dilly to another role within the BNP Paribas group.
Pan-European solution to help fleets shift to business mobility
A new service that can manage all business-related travel costs and make recommendations for optimising employee mobility is now available from TMC.
Prices announced for heavily revised Citroën C4 Cactus
Citroën’s refreshed C4 Cactus is now available to order, bringing a slight uplift in pricing in line with the repositioning of the model.
New tech could detect drivers ignoring ‘Red X’ signs
New technology that could automatically detect drivers not complying with ‘Red X’ lane closure signs on smart motorways could go live from the spring.
Nissan abandons battery lease for new Leaf
Nissan has announced the 2018 Leaf price list, which marks the abandonment of battery leasing on the brand’s current electric vehicle line-up.
Diesel tax hikes ‘creating CO2 problem’, says PSA Group
Government tax reform penalising diesel vehicles is hindering the uptake of clean engines, encouraging fleets to pick the wrong fuel and potentially slowing CO2 reductions, according … Read More »
Hyundai names Michael Stewart as UK fleet director
Nissan’s head of leasing, specialist fleet sales and rental Michael Stewart has joined Hyundai Motor UK as its new fleet director.
Alphabet lists top five key market trends for 2018
Alphabet has published its list of the key market trends for 2018, which will see moves towards zero-emission/connected vehicles gather pace while WLTP and GDPR will … Read More »
No-deal Brexit to raise operator costs, warns BVRLA
Leaving the EU without a tariff-free trade deal could see the price of vehicles go up “about 10%” while the price of parts could rise “about 4.5%”.
BVRLA pays tribute to Freddie Aldous
The fleet industry is mourning the loss of Freddie Aldous, hailed by the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) as a pioneer and innovator.
Volvo to reshape its fleet offer for 2018
Volvo is to restructure its fleet team from January, dividing it into four regional divisions to better cater for local customers.
Highway Code reform for remote control parking
The Department for Transport and the Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles have opened a consultation intended to enable future use of autonomous car parking and … Read More »
Remove distracting roadside billboards, says Drive Smarter
Roadside advertising billboards are posing an unacceptable risk to driver safety and should be removed to cut down on distraction.
Jaguar likely to offer cheaper fleet version of I-Pace electric car
Jaguar has hinted that it could offer multiple battery options of its first electric car, the I-Pace SUV, providing lower-cost versions which could broaden its appeal … Read More »
Chargemaster launches centralised billing for plug-in fleets
Chargemaster is launching a fleet-specific subscription of its 6,000-strong Polar electric vehicle charging network, enabling usage for multiple drivers to be billed to the same account.
Government must focus on rapid chargers for fleets, says new report
Rapid charging points for electric vehicles are a more cost-effective way to reduce air pollution than slower on-street units, despite the latter being cheaper to install, … Read More »
Smart motorways and A-road ‘expressways’ figure in new Highways England plans
Some of the UK’s busiest A-roads will be transformed into “expressway corridors” while more of our motorways will be turned into smart motorways and highways will … Read More »
Fiat Punto scores first-ever Euro NCAP zero-star rating
Euro NCAP has given the Fiat Punto its first-ever zero-star rating as it highlights how older cars are falling behind on modern safety standards.
Don’t be too quick to ditch diesel, fleets warned
Diesel is still likely to be the most environmentally responsible solution for fleets, FleetCheck has warned, adding that plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) require ‘significant policy changes’ before … Read More »
