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UK new car market stable in February, as EVs shift up a gear
The UK’s new car market enjoyed marginal growth in February, up 1.4% following five straight months of decline, according to the latest figures released today…
Latest developments in leasing company remarketing to be discussed at VRA’s March meeting
The latest developments in leasing company remarketing is the theme of the Vehicle Remarketing Association’s next meeting, taking place on 14 March at GEFCO in…
The Goodyear AERO – A Concept Tyre for Autonomous, Flying Cars
Goodyear introduces its latest concept tyre at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show The Goodyear AERO concept is a two-in-one tyre designed for the autonomous,…
Fleet Service GB delivers clients with intelligent integrated dashboards
Intelligent integrated online dashboards delivering real-time critical headline data on vehicles and drivers to the fingertips of fleet managers and the ability to drill down…
BMW moves ahead consistently with electrification
Premium automobile manufacturer BMW is consistently moving ahead with the electrification of its drive portfolio and now presents its latest plug-in hybrid models at the…
Dyer & Butler achieves FORS Gold status
Dyer & Butler, a part of M Group Services, has achieved the Fleet Operators Recognition Scheme (FORS) Gold accreditation status for the second consecutive year.…
‘No more excuses’ for motor finance sector
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) needs to ramp up its work in the motor finance sector, particularly around unfair commission models. Responding to the FCA’s…
Porsche in tax investigation probe
Porsche said it was cooperating with German prosecutors to clear up investigations into alleged tax debts related to early retirees and taxable benefits enjoyed by…
Road safety enters new dimension in Westminster
The UK’s first 3D zebra crossing – designed to give the impression that passing vehicles are about to drive over a ramp – has been…
The Deritend Group renews fleet management agreement with CBVC Vehicle Management
The Deritend Group has signed a new four-year fleet management agreement with Burton upon Trent-based CBVC Vehicle Management, the fourth between the two companies in…
Demand for short-term leasing to rise
Demand-based short-term car leasing utilising a subscription-style funding solution is anticipated to increase in popularity as a lack of confidence continues to undermine business willingness…
Morrison Utility Services trials exoskeleton innovation
Morrison Utility Services, the UK’s largest dedicated utility service provider and part of M Group Services, is running an extensive programme of field trials of…
Autonomous vehicles — why consumer acceptance is critical to change
The UK continues to make substantial investments in autonomous vehicles (AVs), but with the country slipping from fifth to seventh on KPMG’s 2019 Autonomous Vehicles…
Mobile devices – the future of the Connected Car industry
Mobile Devices Ing. (Munic.io) today announced that Assurant Global Automotive has selected its Munic OBD-II Dongles a crucial part of its new connected car offering.…
Is it time to put the Highway Code on the National Curriculum?
The Department for Education has been urged to add the Highway Code to the post-16 curriculum, to improve knowledge among new drivers and reduce road…
Dearman-Hubbard zero emission refrigeration unit to begin major Europe tour
The groundbreaking Dearman-Hubbard transport refrigeration unit (TRU) is to start a month-long European tour to visit major fleet operators across the continent. The tour will…