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WLTP introduction triggers potential wholel...
Introduction of the Worldwide harmonised Light vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) is triggering potential increased fleet wholelife costs as motor manufacturers cut service intervals. What’s more, September 2018’s introduction of the WLTP emissions and fuel economy testing
Eurotunnel hands over the new Douane-SIVEP ...
Eurotunnel officially handed over buildings intended for customs, veterinary and phytosanitary inspection services, to the French authorities, represented by Fabien Sudry, Prefet of the Pas-de-Calais region. The Douane-SIVEP control centre will be open 24/7 for Ministry
No diesel ‘firesale’ in sight as dealer...
Diesel car prices are holding firm despite the dramatic drop in demand for new cars powered by the fuel, according to research by Britain’s leading consumer champion and new car buying platform What Car?. Analysis of
Volkswagen Group secures lithium supplies
The Volkswagen Group and Ganfeng Lithium Co., Ltd. registered in Jiangxi (China) have signed a memorandum of understanding on long-term lithium supplies for battery cells. Under the agreement, Ganfeng will supply lithium to the Volkswagen Group
RAC awarded five-year roadside assistance c...
The RAC has signed a new five-year contract to provide roadside assistance services to Groupe PSA, the second largest car manufacturer in Europe. The deal, which was won following a competitive tender process, will see the RAC’s
Why changing where we charge our electric v...
For many people and businesses, when it comes to switching to a fully electric vehicle, there is a concern that charging stations will not be there when they are needed. Ford has now come up with a
Car CO2 emissions up
Average CO2 emissions from new cars were 118.5 grams of CO2 per kilometre in 2017, or up 0.4% compared to 2016, according to data published by the European Environment Agency (EEA) yesterday. This final data largely
65% of UK adults think increased adoption o...
The Mayor of London’s introduction of the Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ) today, will help to ease the minds of the one in three UK adults that has felt affected by poor air quality in city
ULEZ advice from the BVRLA
The BVRLA is urging businesses to consider their road transport options as London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) is implemented. “Businesses across London are upgrading their fleets to comply with the new ULEZ, but it is
London’s ULEZ launches today
Today sees the launch of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), and it does not seen too far fetched to say that its implementation has been controversial. Designed to reverse London’s pollution and create a cleaner
