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Further response to the government’s freeze on Company Car Tax
There has been a big response to the report that the government was finally listening to the industry and is going to freeze Company Car…
Engenie to double UK’s number of rapid electric vehicle charging points
Engenie, one of the UK’s fastest growing electric vehicle (EV) rapid charging networks, will double the current number of rapid charge points in the UK…
UK’s largest independent battery manufacturing facility opens
HYVE, the UK’s largest independent battery manufacturing facility, outside major Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), opens in Sunderland today. The site is home to Hyperdrive Innovation,…
Road accident data reveals the dangers of not wearing shades at the wheel
Thanks to dazzling sunlight, drivers could be putting the safety of all road users at risk by not wearing sunglasses behind the wheel. Department for Transport (DfT) data showing contributory…
The stress reducing, mood-responsive car
How much would you like to drive a car that responds to your mood and can reduce your stress? Jaguar Land Rover says it’s researching…
HORIBA MIRA Presses Industry to Speed Up EV Adoption
Amid Jaguar Land Rover’s (JLR) recent announcement to invest over £1bn in electric car production, global engineering consultancy HORIBA MIRA is calling on the industry…
Must-have tool to navigate EU’s complex, changing fiscal landscape
Where are Europe’s new low-emission zones, and what are the rules governing them? Which countries are increasing the CO2 component in their vehicle taxes, and…
Government provides welcome boost to the company car market
The BVRLA has welcomed today’s announcement from HM Treasury confirming the government’s decision to freeze company car tax. A move set to benefit just under…
Highways England goes multilingual with roadworks signs
Electronic message signs have gone all multilingual in a ground-breaking initiative to improve roadworks information for lorry drivers. Highways England has started giving roadworks information…
Use current uncertainty to reshape fleet for a sustainable future
Procurement departments in UK companies should see the current high-uncertainty environment as an opportunity to rethink their supply chain strategies, increase flexibility, bring in best-in-practice…
Boost for EV charging as BVRLA provides Plug-in-Pledge update
The BVRLA has welcomed today’s announcement that the Government is marking the anniversary of its Road to Zero Strategy launch by investing £37m in innovative…
Enterprise Car Club adds hybrid SUVs to Edinburgh fleet
Enterprise, part of the world’s largest vehicle rental group, has introduced eight Toyota C-HR hybrid SUVs to its on-street Enterprise Car Club network in Edinburgh.…
Gasrec guide tackles the tough questions to consider when switching to natural gas
Natural gas supplier Gasrec has published a free advice booklet, designed to help commercial vehicle fleets when appointing a fuel provider to support their transition…
Two thirds of buyers not yet ready to buy online
Most buyers are not yet ready to purchase their next car online as the dealership remains a significant element of the buying journey, according to…
A breath of fresh air
People in one of the UK’s pollution hotspots will be able to breathe air that’s as clean as that found at Peak District National Park…
Road funding spending drop could have paid for 8 million pothole repairs
Many councils have been forced to cut from road maintenance funding since 2010 could have paid for the repair of nearly 8 million potholes, analysis…