Car and Van News

21 million more electric vehicles expected ...

Jan 23, 2019Comments off

An additional 21 million electric vehicles (EVs) will be on the road globally over the next decade, according to new analysis from Deloitte. Deloitte’s research

Truck CO2 targets: no public charging point...

Jan 21, 2019Comments off

The European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) has published data on the severe lack of recharging and refuelling infrastructure suitable for electric and other alternatively-powered trucks

One every nine minutes – 60,000 electric ...

Jan 21, 2019Comments off

UK electric car registrations continue to set records, as latest figures place the total number of new 100% electric and plug-in hybrid cars registered last

Activa Contracts launches new initiative re...

Jan 18, 2019Comments off

In an effort to ensure safer drivers in their clients’ fleets are properly rewarded and commended, Activa Contracts is sponsoring a new initiative with its

4 Audi managers indicted in U.S. emissions ...

Jan 18, 2019Comments off

The U.S. Department of Justice indicted four employees of Audi for their alleged roles in a conspiracy to skirt U.S. emissions tests for model year

How will smart charging be delivered to the...

Jan 16, 2019Comments off

Following our report in December 2018 that government-funded charging points must be smart from July 2019, there has been much discussion and debate within the

Celebrating 60 years of an icon: The Mini 6...

Jan 16, 2019Comments off

On 26 August 1959, British Motor Corporation (BMC) proudly revealed a car that captured the imagination of the world and revolutionised the compact car segment.

Government fails to act on advice from indu...

Jan 16, 2019Comments off

The BVRLA shares the BEIS Committee’s disappointment in government’s recent response to the committee’s electric vehicle report, expressing concerns that opportunities are being missed to

Volkswagen AG and Ford announce global alli...

Jan 16, 2019Comments off

Volkswagen AG and Ford Motor Company today announced the first formal agreements in a broad alliance that positions the companies to boost competitiveness and better

Vote for PM’s deal says Toyota

Jan 15, 2019Comments off

Dr Johan van Zyle, European CEO for Toyota, has re-iterated his support for the Prime Minister’s Brexit deal, saying the deal was vital to protect