Tag : Coronavirus

Honda and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles become latest to idle plants

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The list of carmakers suspending operations in Europe and overseas continues to growth, as manufacturers take action on declining demand and the need to protect workers.

TfL closes 40 Tube stations but reduced service to still run

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Transport for London (TfL) has closed 40 underground stations but is pushing ahead with a reduced service that will support London’s key workers during the Covid-19 … Read More »

Vehicle rental has vital role in coronavirus response, says BVRLA

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The vehicle rental sector has an essential role in maintaining the essential movement of goods, people and services during the Covid-19 virus outbreak.

Toyota and VW among latest carmakers to halt production at European plants

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Toyota, BMW, Daimler and Volkswagen have become the latest carmakers to suspend production in Europe in response to the Covid-19 emergency.

Transport for London to run reduced service in coronavirus response

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London Mayor Sadiq Khan has confirmed that Transport for London (TfL) services will be reduced to a weekend level in the coming days to fight coronavirus.

Paying the penalty: How EU emissions targets could hit fleets

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While new EU emissions regulations will see carmakers face major fines, fleet operators are also likely to see some impacts, reports Natalie Middleton.

PSA latest carmaker to halt European production to limit coronavirus impact

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Carmakers including Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, Ford and now Groupe PSA have temporarily suspended production at various plants in Europe in response to the Covid-19 emergency.

Half of employers not set up for remote working, amid coronavirus fears

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Just under half (48%) of UK businesses are not geared up for remote working, with 60% of employers fearing it would be abused.

Enhanced cleaning regime across all TfL transport to cut coronavirus risks

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Transport for London is deploying an enhanced cleaning regime across the Tube and bus network to help reduce the risk of coronavirus spreading.

Coronavirus to put brakes on 2020 new car production and sales

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Reduced new car demand and supply chain disruption will disrupt global new car sales for 2020, bringing added chills to an existing perfect storm of carmaker … Read More »

Fuel prices tumble as result of coronavirus crisis

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Pump prices of petrol and diesel have seen some of their biggest monthly reductions since the start of 2000 as a result of growing fears over … Read More »