Category : Top Stories
Fleets urged to have say as Ultra-Low Emission Zone expansion consultation opens
A public consultation is now open on the proposed expansion of the London Ultra-Low Emission Zone up to the North & South circular, with fleets being … Read More »
Fleets warned to explain limits of partial automation
Fleets must ensure drivers know the limitations of assisted driving technologies before the benefits to road safety are realised, Thatcham Research has warned.
Budget announcement on WLTP brings stability but BiK will still imminently rise
Confirmation in last week’s Budget that VED and Company Car Tax (CCT) will continue to be based on computer-generated NEDC (New European Driving Cycle) fuel economy and CO2 … Read More »
Shell to host UK’s first ultra-fast EV chargers
Shell is to host the UK’s first ultra-fast charging points installed under the manufacturer-backed Ionity network, which is targeting 400 sites across Europe by 2020.
HMRC publishes latest Advisory Fuel Rates
HM Revenue & Customs has announced Advisory Fuel Rates effective from 1 December,
Driver training may not be the key to greener fleets
Many vehicles will still exceed official CO2 and NOx emissions figures even if drivers are trained to drive more efficiently, new research from Emissions Analytics has … Read More »
New Lightfoot service to recognise and reward better driving
Lightfoot is adding a new, optional ‘Driver Perks’ service for its driver behaviour technology to provide additional incentives to reward better drivers.
AI-based telematics solution to help fleets migrate to EVs
A new electric vehicle telematics solution has launched to enable fleets to complete more journeys between charges and eliminate range anxiety.
Volvo helps foundations for self-driving Uber taxis
Volvo Cars has signed a non-exclusive framework with Uber to sell “tens of thousands” of vehicles with the hardware for autonomous driving on board, enabling the … Read More »
Driverless cars will be on UK roads by 2021, chancellor confirms
Chancellor Philip Hammond has said the government is looking to have “fully driverless cars without a safety attendant in the car” on the roads in the … Read More »
First WLTP results spell near-future tax burden for fleets
Vehicles re-tested under the new WLTP fuel economy cycle are recording “greater than expected” increases in CO2 emissions when figures are converted back to NEDC, JATO … Read More »
2018 Fleet World Honours debuts electric mobility innovation award
Fleet industry suppliers including companies at the forefront of electric mobility are being invited to enter next year’s Fleet World Honours, which are now open for … Read More »
Date set for next hearing in UK legal action against VW
The next hearing in the UK legal action against the Volkswagen Group for its use of so-called ‘defeat devices’ will take place on Monday 27 November, … Read More »
Volvo adds T4 petrol engine to S90 and V90
Volvo’s S90 saloon and V90 estate are now available with a new T4 petrol engine intended to appeal to business drivers.
LA Motor Show preview for new Mazda6
The Mazda6 will get updated styling, premium interior upgrades and new technology as part of a heavy upgrade due next year.
Government-backed app aims to cut car use
The Transport Select Committee is investigating ways to launch an all-encompassing transport app, aimed at making shared and public mobility as easy as using a car.
Call for change in the law over driver eye care requirements
UK laws on vision requirements should require all motorists to prove their sight meets legal standards every 10 years.
Fleet industry reveals Autumn Budget wish list
With just nine days to go until the Autumn Budget, some of the UK’s leading fleet organisations tell Fleet World of their Budget wish list.
EU plans for 30% cut in emissions by 2030
The European Commission is looking to cut car and LCV emissions by 30% by 2030 under a proposal for post-2021 CO2 targets.
Electric Corsa to debut in 2020 under Vauxhall turnaround plans
Vauxhall, and sibling Opel, is to debut a next-generation electric Corsa and a plug-in hybrid version of its Grandland X crossover by 2020 under post-takeover plans … Read More »
Mazda engines to target sub-EV CO2 emissions
Mazda is targeting a combustion engine with lower well-to-wheel CO2 emissions than an electric vehicle, as part of a suite of fuel-saving solutions to cater for … Read More »
Entries open for 2018 Fleet World Honours
Next year’s Fleet World Honours are now open for entries, including a brand-new category that will recognise cutting-edge advances in electric mobility solutions for fleets.
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.
