Car and Van News

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

MEPs back new vehicle safety standards

Jan 14, 2019Comments off

The European Parliament’s transport committee has voted to approve a new package of mandatory minimum vehicle safety standards, bringing its implementation a step closer. In

Four out of five motorists overpaying for s...

Jan 14, 2019Comments off

Four out of five* drivers are overpaying for their service and MOT by not booking them together, new research shows. According to the UK’s fastest

Brexit: Honda UK will shut for six days pos...

Jan 11, 2019Comments off

Following the news of 4,500 lay-offs at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), Honda UK announced that it will close its Swindon plant for 6 days in