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UK car production rises in August
UK car manufacturing rose 3.3% last month, with 92,158 units produced, according to figures released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).…
Used market turns a corner
The used car market has turned a corner with cap hpi’s Live valuations seeing a positive average movement for the first time in 18 months.…
Goodyear partners with Reynolds Logistics
Goodyear Tyres is proud to announce a new, five-year partnership with Reynolds Logistics, a family-owned leading bulk logistics company specialising in the haulage of liquid…
The best value electric vehicles on the market
A few years ago, a new prospective buyer to the electric car market may have felt a little underwhelmed about the options on offer. Fast…
Third of UK adults say we will never switch to driverless cars
Nearly a third of UK adults think we will never switch to having only driverless cars on the roads while 60% of people say they…
Leading charge point operators plan roaming agreement in the UK
A group of Europe’s leading smart charging solutions providers have today signed a letter of intent pledging to open their networks for drivers of electric…
Profiting from low emissions
While nobody could claim to be delighted about paying the charge for London’s ULEZ (Ultra Low Emissions Zone), with help from some state-of-the-art technology, smart…
New Fordpass Pro app connects small business owners to their vehicles
Ford has launched a new connected vehicle smartphone app that will help small business customers maximise efficiency, security and productivity. FordPass Pro is a dedicated…
Waltham Forest builds FORS Silver requirement into Draft Local Plan
Waltham Forest has become the latest local authority wishing to specify FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, in its planning policy requirements. If its plans are…
International Forwarding doubles warehousing facilities
One of the UK’s leading independent freight forwarders, International Forwarding Ltd, has opened a new 2,000m² secure storage facility in the Midlands to support the…
How can you affordably manage your fleet?
If you’re a company with a fleet of work vehicles, chances are you are looking for ways to cut costs. Running a fleet of cars…
Scania AXL – a cabless concept
In what is another milestone in the development of heavy self-driving vehicles, a group of Scania experts in different fields have teamed up and developed…
Month-long crackdown to improve road safety on M62
A month of action to improve safety on one of the most important routes across England has begun. Highways England is joining up with six…
Fleet summit in Coventry to address air quality issues
The BVRLA and colleagues from the fleet sector met with officials in Coventry last week to discuss future mobility options and plans to improve air…
New grey fleet system launched
E-Training World has launched a new online grey fleet management system as an integrated feature of its existing driver profiling and e-driver training systems. The…
Tyre selection and driving style critical to maximise plug-in vehicle fleet performance
Tyre selection – allied to driving style – will be even more critical to maximise performance and longevity, and minimise fleet costs, when fitted to…