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First electric van prototypes in build at LEVC
The first prototypes of the new van from London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC) are now being built at the company’s state-of-the-art factory in Ansty, Coventry,…
Consumer deterrents must be addressed to unlock EV potential
As the government brings forward its ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars to 2035, HORIBA MIRA is reiterating that cost perception,…
Feedback from John Mackirdy on the Volvo FM rigid
Currently commencing its 150th year in business, John Mackirdy Ltd of Rothesay, Isle of Bute is reporting first class performance levels from a new Volvo…
Nexus electrifies rental with online EV booking platform
Nexus Vehicle Rental, the UK’s leading tech-driven business mobility provider, has launched a new dedicated electric vehicle (EV) online rental platform for business use as…
£75 computer system could revolutionise road safety
A £75 computer system could revolutionise road safety by allowing cars to talk to each other and warn drivers there is a hazard ahead. More…
Avoiding ‘rip-off’ charges from vehicle rental companies
Corporate renters have been warned to be on their guard against ‘rip-off’ charges from vehicle rental companies as fleets increasingly switch to flexible short-term hire…
Grampian Truck Show makes its comeback in aid of good causes
Scottish trucking favourite, the Grampian Truck Show, is returning after a 13-year hiatus – this time as a not-for-profit event, raising money for local charities…
Digital innovations on the road ahead in 2020
New technologies are accelerating the pace of change for businesses across Europe, with many businesses unsure how developments in AI and Machine Learning, data analytics…
NewMotion is expanding its EV roaming network in Europe
NewMotion, a leading European smart charging solutions provider, announces its roaming partnership with Nordic clean-energy company Fortum. With this agreement, NewMotion is the first company…
Nissan Leaf completes 230 mile autonomous journey
A British-based research project into the latest autonomous vehicle technologies has successfully completed a 230-mile self-navigated journey on UK roads. The project, HumanDrive, is jointly…
Michelin grows tyre contract with Huntapac Produce
Michelin has renewed a five-year tyre contract with Preston-based Huntapac Produce – one of the largest vegetable and salad producers in the UK – following…
Northern Powergrid launches innovative tool to accelerate EV uptake
Northern Powergrid today launches a free, online tool set to revolutionise its electric vehicle (EV) connections process. The intuitive online system is underpinned by real-world…
Great British Fleet Awards 2020: The full list of winners
The fleet industry’s leading managers, service companies and cars/vans have taken top titles at today’s Great British Fleet Awards at a prestigious ceremony in London.…
UK car production falls by over 14%
UK car production fell -14.2% in 2019, to 1,303,135 units, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), with…
Lex Autolease fuels students hopes of electric racing car success
Lex Autolease has sponsored a team of students from Banchory Academy in Aberdeenshire for the 2020 Formula 24 electric racing car season, sharing expertise and…
Institute of Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems champions Lightfoot
The University of Bath’s Chris Brace, Professor of Automotive propulsion and Director of the Institute of Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (IAAPS), has heralded Lightfoot as a…