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BP offers flexibility with fuel & char...
BP is launching a new Fuel & Charge offer providing one simple solution to keep all vehicle fleets on the move no matter what their engine type. The offer comes as commercial fleets are facing more
Electric and hybrid knowledge more importan...
Nearly half of workshop technicians believe that they will need electric and hybrid technology know-how more than traditional mechanical knowledge in as little as five years. According to CitNOW, the UK’s leading provider of automotive video
Excitement for autonomous vehicles soars bu...
A new study from the Capgemini Research Institute has found that consumer preference for riding in self-driving cars is set to double within the next five years. While only 25% of consumers would prefer to ride
AI could save automotive manufacturers up t...
Greater use of advanced analytics, and AI in particular, could produce a saving of between £150m and £200m in reduced warranty claims for car manufacturers, according to Deloitte. The estimated saving is based on a typical
Manufacturers of not so “Smart” vehicle...
The race by manufacturers to cram new vehicles with the latest technologies is turning into a headache for owners, with audio/communication/entertainment/navigation (ACEN) systems comprising half of the 10 most problematic issues that owners cite in their
Brexit preparations completed
Brexit preparations have been completed by cap hpi to ensure its data and systems will be ready for the impact of the UK leaving the EU with or without a deal. If the UK leaves without
The changing face of UK van drivers
From professional knitters to vicars, the UK’s van drivers are fast becoming an eclectic mix of people, as new research released by MoneySuperMarket reveals who are the most accident-prone drivers. While the stereotypical van driver might be thought of as a builder, painter or carpenter, 40
Having nine points on licence cheaper than ...
Being one step away from a driving ban can mean cheaper car insurance costs than having zero no-claims discount according to new research by Vantage Leasing. Insurance quotes were nearly 10% cheaper on average for a
Plug-in hybrid owners really do plug in
A recent survey of drivers of the UK’s most popular Plug-in Hybrid Vehicle, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, reveals that around two thirds (68%) plug their car in every single day and 90% charge their vehicles at
Demand for EU action on safe and comfortabl...
Transport by road is vital for Europe, carrying around three quarters of inland freight in the EU. However, the truck parking areas where drivers rest are insufficient or in desperate need of an upgrade. Now employers’
