Category : Top Stories
Ford ride-share solution for commuters debuts in London
London commuters can now use a Ford ride-sharing service to plug gaps in public transport under a trial approved by TfL.
Workplace parking levy mooted in Manchester air pollution plans
Businesses in Manchester could be subject to a workplace parking levy in the future as the city looks to deal with air pollution as quickly and … Read More »
UK faces legal action from EU Commission over air pollution
The UK and eight other EU Member States are waiting to see if they will face further legal action over persistent breaches of air pollution laws.
BP to roll out EV rapid chargers in Europe
BP sites in the UK and Europe will get electric vehicle rapid chargers from later this year as the oil giant seeks to keep pace with … Read More »
‘Future-proof’ hydrogen cars could rewrite deprecation curve
Hydrogen vehicles could buck the trend when it comes to depreciation, providing added incentives for fleets to deploy them as more models and refuelling stations arrive in … Read More »
Government backs clampdown on rogue parking firms
New legislation that would help stop drivers getting parking tickets from rogue firms is to get full support from the Government.
VED reform needed to fund new roads
Dwindling revenues from Vehicle Excise Duty and fuel duty due to ultra-low emission vehicle take-up will create problems for the funding of roads, particularly with commitments … Read More »
All lane running motorways more dangerous than country roads, say drivers
Drivers still have serious safety concerns over all lane running schemes, ranking them four times more dangerous than conventional motorways with a continuous hard shoulder.
JLR says production cutbacks are temporary
Jaguar Land Rover has said that cutbacks in production at its Halewood plant will be temporary as it responds to challenges from Brexit and the diesel … Read More »
Millennials could re-shape business travel, says report
Businesses may be forced to adopt more flexible travel policies, with new research showing significant reductions in driving licence holding for under-30s, and signs that it’s … Read More »
PSA Group CEO outlines plans for UK plants
PSA Group and the Unite union are in talks over the future of Vauxhall’s plants as Group CEO Carlos Tavares reaffirms his intentions to keep the … Read More »
Police embark on week-long mobile phone crackdown
Police forces across England and Wales are redoubling their efforts to catch drivers using mobile phones under a week-long campaign from today.
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.
