Category : Top Stories
UK government faces third round of legal action over air pollution
ClientEarth has confirmed it’s pushing ahead with plans to take the government to court for a third time over illegal air pollution as it builds the … Read More »
No single solution to fleet fuel needs, says Hyundai
Hyundai is preparing hybrid and electric versions of its core models, but doesn’t see diesel engines losing much favour with fleets even with potential company car … Read More »
Under reporting of safety defects comes under focus at DVSA following Zafira fires
The DVSA is to review key recall procedures and practices including more reporting of potential safety defects and an overhaul in MOTs after a Transport Select … Read More »
US vehicle remarketing firm makes UK debut
Cars Recon, which provides vehicle remarketing services in the US, is branching into the UK sector with the launch of a new company.
Ofgem calls for more electric vehicle investment and policies
Although the UK is on course to achieve emissions reductions targets to 2022, achieving longer-term goals will require more investment and policies in areas including electric … Read More »
Call for mandatory Clean Air Zones as 44 cities breach WHO guidelines
The Government is being urged to expand Clean Air Zones nationwide as new research finds that 44 UK cities are in breach of recommended World Health … Read More »
Exclusive Skoda service to bring cost-saving benefits for SMEs
SMEs can now access benefits including real-time fleet data and a no-quibble tyre replacement and 24 hour on-call solution under a new service from Skoda.
Mercedes-Benz X-Class to put focus on higher specification
Mercedes-Benz has announced pricing and specification for its X-Class 4×4 double cab pick-up, which is aimed at customers looking for a vehicle to bridge work and … Read More »
BMW reveals details of new X2
BMW has revealed details of the new X2 crossover model ahead of its on-sale date from mid-November.
Tokyo Motor Show 2017
Fleet World’s round-up of the most important headlines from the 2017 Tokyo Motor Show.
Hyundai reveals first of all-new petrol and diesel range
Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) has revealed the first of a new generation of petrol and diesel engines, claiming conventional powertrains will still have a strong market … Read More »
OpRA rules could leave drivers facing back tax, fleets warned
Company car drivers could face demands for back tax from HM Revenue and Customs, as a result of complexities of the Operational Remuneration Arrangements (OpRA) rules … Read More »
London T-Charge should apply to more diesels, says ClientEarth
London’s £10 T-Charge, aimed at discouraging older vehicles from being brought into the city centre, doesn’t go far enough to tackle the problem of pollution in … Read More »
2017 Fleet Hero finalists revealed
Fleets including British Gas and West Yorkshire Police have been short-listed for the 2017 Energy Saving Trust Fleet Hero Awards.
Government pushes ahead with mandating EV charge points at forecourts
Plans to make electric vehicle charge points mandatory at motorway services and large petrol retailers have taken a step forwards along with developments in insurance for … Read More »
Mercedes-Benz to recall 400,000 cars in UK
Mercedes-Benz has recalled around 400,000 vehicles in the UK, part of a wider million vehicles globally, due to an inadvertent airbag deployment fault.
Shell Recharge EV charging service opens at forecourts
Shell has announced the opening of a new on-forecourt Electric Vehicle (EV) rapid charging service called Shell Recharge.
Smartphone apps making vehicles’ software redundant, study shows
Smartphone mirroring – such as Apple CarPlay and Android Auto – is increasingly influencing vehicle choice, with a growing trend of drivers using smartphone apps instead … Read More »
Arona set to boost Seat fleet success further
Strong growth in Seat’s fleet sales in 2017 is set to be bolstered even further by the introduction of its new Arona compact SUV.
LeasePlan to introduce new propositions covering corporates, SMEs and EVs
LeasePlan has today launched a major global marketing campaign entitled “What’s next”, with the help of presenter Richard Hammond, in order to launch new propositions targeted … Read More »
Declining Astra sales prompt job cuts at Ellesmere Port plant
Vauxhall has confirmed that it is to cut around 400 jobs at its Ellemere Port plant in the UK in line with falling demand for the … Read More »
Drivers who kill to get life sentences
Dangerous drivers who kill while using their mobile phones or speeding could now get life sentences under a change to sentencing.
Oxford moots 2020 diesel and petrol vehicle ban
Petrol and diesel cars could be banned in Oxford city centre from 2020 under what’s believed to be the world’s first Zero Emission Zone.
John Lewis to stop selling sat navs in stores
John Lewis is to become the first major UK retailer to remove sat savs from its shelves following consistent declines in sales. In its 2017 annual … Read More »
Nexus guide to help fleets appeal rising numbers of private parking fines
Nexus has published a guide for fleets on appealing private parking fines as it also publicly pledges its support to a bill to clamp down on … Read More »
2018 Range Rover gets 64g/km plug-in hybrid
The Range Rover is now available with a plug-in hybrid drivetrain as well as an updated cabin and new tech under a mid-life facelift.
EU emissions rules could cause another Dieselgate, warns legal firm
Environmental law firm ClientEarth has launched legal action against the European Commission as it warns that new EU rules on emissions control systems could prompt another … Read More »
Transport experts call for switch to smart road user pricing scheme in London
London’s air pollution crisis must be tackled with bold actions including replacing Congestion Charging with a pre-pay smart road user pricing scheme.
Choice list decisions shouldn’t be to detriment of diesel, says Venson
Diesel may no longer be the default option for business vehicles but it does still have many merits that warrant its inclusion in the fleet make-up.
Government’s air quality plans to come under scrutiny from cross-party inquiry
Four Committees are teaming up to scrutinise the government’s air quality plans as new research suggests that air pollution could contribute to dementia and diabetes.
