Tag : UK
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 »
2019 ULEZ introduction unlikely to affect most fleets
The introduction of the London Ultra Low Emission Zone 17 months ahead of schedule is likely to have a limited impact on fleets, in particular car … Read More »
UK car registrations fall admidst increases in Western Europe
Car registrations grew by 4.6% in October in Western Europe year-on-year, according to the latest figures from LMC Automotive, although the average was reduced by a … Read More »
Fuel duty reduction would benefit economy, says PRA
The Chancellor is being urged to reduce fuel duty by 5 pence per litre (ppl) in the Autumn Budget by the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA).
SMMT predicts falls in car registrations for 2017 and 2018
Car registrations are expected to fall from 2016’s record level as VED changes and continued Brexit uncertainty take their toll.
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 »
Spectrum replaces fleet with Peugeot Travellers
Spectrum has replaced its mixed fleet with 25 Peugeot Travellers to provide transport for those cared for by Spectrum.
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 »
UK’s major roads more congested than ever, say motorists
Traffic jams on major roads in the UK have increased over the last year, according to a survey of motorists.
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 »
UK-Japanese auto trade remains strong, says SMMT
Demand for Japanese car brands has risen 38.2% over the past five years, while at the same time UK production of cars for the Japanese market … Read More »
Cap HPI ramps up investment in data and insight.
Due to the predicted exponential growth of the automotive industry’s use of data, Cap HPI has doubled the size of its data and product development teams … Read More »
UK’s worst traffic jams revealed
Traffic congestion cost the UK economy an estimated £9bn according to Inrix, which as revealed the worst jams over the past 12 months.
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.
Government sets out Clean Growth Strategy
The government has revealed their Clean Growth Strategy, which outlines policies and proposals aiming to accelerate ‘clean growth’, increase economic growth and decrease emissions.
Prices revealed for Hyundai’s Juke-rivalling Kona crossover
Hyundai’s forthcoming Kona crossover will be priced from £16,195 when it launches in the UK – undercutting sibling model the Kia Stonic by £100 but coming … Read More »
Government urged to spend rising fuel and motoring tax income on roads
Potholes and congestion on local roads could be eased if the government gave the income from rising fuel and motoring taxes to councils.
Clock ticking on urgent WLTP tax reforms
As Europe shifts over to the new WLTP fuel economy test cycle, Alex Grant looks at the urgent need for clarity on how tax bands will be reformed to … Read More »
Government mulls new offence for cyclists
A new offence equivalent to causing death by careless or dangerous driving could be introduced for cyclists as the government opens an urgent review into cycle … Read More »
Highways England’s novel solution for litterbug drivers
Drivers will now be encouraged to actually throw litter from their cars as the first new ‘funnel bins’ are set to be installed next week.
UK Kia Stonic pricing announced
First details of specification and pricing in the UK for the all-new Kia Stonic have been announced.
Bayer outsources UK fleet management
Life sciences company Bayer Plc has outsourced the management of its UK fleet of 450 cars to Fleet Logistics in a move to cut costs and … Read More »
UK Fuels network expands
Fuel card provider UK Fuels has expanded its UK Fuels network to cover more than 2,250 sites – up by more than 10% in the last … Read More »
UK behind US fleet businesses in embracing big data analytics
UK fleet businesses are falling behind big data strategies compared to the US, a new survey by Teletrac Navman finds, with just 8% applying big data … Read More »
Traffic levels at new record high
Road traffic levels in Great Britain continue to rise, reaching a new record high in the year ending June 2017.
UK Government ‘flouting its duty’ on air quality, finds UN report
UK citizens’ right to life is being implicated by air quality issues with the government having been accused of “flouting its duty”.
Coalition calls on mobile industry to introduce opt-out driving mode
Making an ‘opt-out’ driving mode standard across mobile handsets could tackle “the needless deaths and serious injuries caused by drivers using handheld mobile phones behind the … Read More »
UK government accelerates connected and autonomous vehicle development
The Government has launched a new co-ordination hub for the testing of Connected Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) technologies as it pushes ahead with plans to make the … Read More »
Average fuel prices up for second consecutive month
The average price of fuel went up by more than 2p a litre in August, marking the second consecutive month of rises.
SMH on track for autumn opening of new £16m fleet centre
SMH Fleet Solutions’ new UK de-fleet and PDI centre is to open next month, bringing a range of vehicle inspection, logistics and refurbishment services to the … Read More »
