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DVSA report confirms high risk of Low Emission Zone failures from over-emitting Euro 6 vehicles
The latest findings from the DVSA’s ‘2018 Vehicle Emissions Testing Programme’ highlight the threat to air quality improvements in ultra-low emission zones (ULEZs) from poor…
Petroassist fuels progression with telematics
Petroassist is a petrol station forecourt specialist contractor with more than 50 years’ experience in the oil industry. The leading service provider supplies, installs and…
12,500 job cuts at Nissan globally, but do not say where
Nissan’s quarterly operating profit has crashed by 98.5% requiring the Japanese company to take drastic action to cut costs. As a response, they will lose…
Eworks Manager partners with SmartWitness to offer video telematics functionality
Eworks Manager workforce management software have partnered up with SmartWitness to provide video telematics functionality to all of their global clients. A range of SmartWitness…
Daimler’s second-quarter loss triggers more cost-cutting, product review
Daimler will intensify cost cuts and plans to shrink its model lineup after legal risks for diesel-related issues and the cost of replacing Takata airbags…
Lex Autolease enhances LCV proposition with investment in specialist team
The UK’s leading commercial vehicle provider is investing in its 32-strong light commercial vehicle (LCV) team and building on its Gold Partnership with the FTA,…
Roads Minister announces ‘Evidence Review’ of red lights for recovery operators
In a significant win for the roadside rescue and recovery industry, Roads Minister Michael Ellis MP today (23 July 2019) announced that the Department for…
Five surprising things your car does in summer
The summer months are hard on cars – they have to battle against baking sun, busy traffic and humid conditions, hopefully without missing a beat…
The Argument Is Over: ETHANOL IS THE BETTER FUEL!
A remarkable event took place in Brazil yesterday; BP (formerly British Petroleum) and Bunge LTD have agreed to form a joint venture in Brazil to…
New Mini crossovers to fortify brand
BMW Group is betting it can lure more customers to Mini by adding crossovers and two-door hatchbacks. The automaker appears to be doubling down on…
Councils need to cut back more – and clear obscured road signs
Breakdown and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is calling on local authorities to tackle the present menace of road signs obscured by foliage. Obscured…
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles launches innovative buy-online service
This July, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) have launched a new digital platform that allows customers to lease vans on contract…
CPC deadline looms for heavy and light goods vehicle drivers
Companies that operate heavy and light goods vehicles that are ‘in-scope’, including hauliers, logistics and transportation providers, are being reminded that the deadline for their…
Carrier Transicold Southern the First to Sweep the PACE Awards
Carrier Transicold Southern has become the first Network Service Partner to win all three Carrier Transicold UK Performance and Competitive Excellence (PACE) awards: Network Service…
Company cars maintain their ‘cleanest’ credentials despite rise in CO2
Average CO2 figures for new leased cars have risen to a five-year high, according to the latest BVRLA Quarterly Leasing Survey. The BVRLA’s Q1 2019…
WEX Europe Services brings Esso Card™ benefits to Pendragon Vehicle Management customers
Provider of the Esso Card™ portfolio, WEX Europe Services, is pleased to announce its new partnership agreement with the leasing division of Pendragon PLC; Pendragon…