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Demand for SUVs slows to lowest recorded rate in June
Following two consecutive months of growth, the European car market dropped in June 2019 as 1.49 million vehicles were registered – down by 7.9% on…
BFT heightens fleet visibility with Teletrac Navman deal
Teletrac Navman has signed a contract with BFT Mastclimbing Ltd, to provide its market-leading telematics software and hardware, enabling the construction contractor to have increased…
Retail motor industry ‘must do more’ to educate customers on new fuel choices
The retail motor industry must do more to educate customers on the wide range of fuel choices they now face, members of the Vehicle Remarketing…
DVSA report confirms high risk of Low Emission Zone failures from over-emitting Euro 6 vehicles
The latest findings from the DVSA’s ‘2018 Vehicle Emissions Testing Programme’ highlight the threat to air quality improvements in ultra-low emission zones (ULEZs) from poor…
Petroassist fuels progression with telematics
Petroassist is a petrol station forecourt specialist contractor with more than 50 years’ experience in the oil industry. The leading service provider supplies, installs and…
12,500 job cuts at Nissan globally, but do not say where
Nissan’s quarterly operating profit has crashed by 98.5% requiring the Japanese company to take drastic action to cut costs. As a response, they will lose…
Eworks Manager partners with SmartWitness to offer video telematics functionality
Eworks Manager workforce management software have partnered up with SmartWitness to provide video telematics functionality to all of their global clients. A range of SmartWitness…
Daimler’s second-quarter loss triggers more cost-cutting, product review
Daimler will intensify cost cuts and plans to shrink its model lineup after legal risks for diesel-related issues and the cost of replacing Takata airbags…
Lex Autolease enhances LCV proposition with investment in specialist team
The UK’s leading commercial vehicle provider is investing in its 32-strong light commercial vehicle (LCV) team and building on its Gold Partnership with the FTA,…
Roads Minister announces ‘Evidence Review’ of red lights for recovery operators
In a significant win for the roadside rescue and recovery industry, Roads Minister Michael Ellis MP today (23 July 2019) announced that the Department for…
Five surprising things your car does in summer
The summer months are hard on cars – they have to battle against baking sun, busy traffic and humid conditions, hopefully without missing a beat…
The Argument Is Over: ETHANOL IS THE BETTER FUEL!
A remarkable event took place in Brazil yesterday; BP (formerly British Petroleum) and Bunge LTD have agreed to form a joint venture in Brazil to…
New Mini crossovers to fortify brand
BMW Group is betting it can lure more customers to Mini by adding crossovers and two-door hatchbacks. The automaker appears to be doubling down on…
Councils need to cut back more – and clear obscured road signs
Breakdown and road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist is calling on local authorities to tackle the present menace of road signs obscured by foliage. Obscured…
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles launches innovative buy-online service
This July, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Volkswagen Financial Services UK (VWFS) have launched a new digital platform that allows customers to lease vans on contract…
CPC deadline looms for heavy and light goods vehicle drivers
Companies that operate heavy and light goods vehicles that are ‘in-scope’, including hauliers, logistics and transportation providers, are being reminded that the deadline for their…