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Consumer car finance market falls by 1% in March
New figures released Friday (10/5/19) by the Finance & Leasing Association (FLA) show that new business in the point of sale (POS) consumer car finance…
New and improved EV chargers
The Wallbox Pulsar and Commander electric vehicle chargers are upgraded with new functionalities, better safety and improved toughness. Pulsar is the best-selling Wallbox charger. Designed…
Criticism over changes to plug-in car grant
The Government is being urged to increase financial support for the uptake of green vehicles – despite a rise in the number of new ultra-low…
Rising fuel prices need strong management, says Fleet Logistics UK
The rising price of oil on world markets and increasing fuel costs on the UK’s forecourts require fleet managers to apply strong fuel management techniques.…
Many companies view road risk as managing compliance and not managing the risk itself
Many companies are compliant with work-related road safety legislation, but those same employers fail to effectively manage vehicles, drivers and journeys on a day-to-day basis…
First rapid electric vehicle charging point installed in the City of London
The City of London Corporation has today announced that the Square Mile’s first rapid electric charging point has been installed at Noble Street. The Noble…
Bend (the rules) like Beckham
Texting in traffic like David Beckham isn’t the only offence that could see British motorists have their license taken away, drivers have been reminded. Driving…
Ctrack and Eworks manager partner to develop telematics-enabled workforce management solution
Ctrack and Eworks Manager have teamed up to provide telematics-enabled workforce management solutions to the field service industry. The companies will integrate industry-leading vehicle tracking…
BP offers flexibility with fuel & charge offer
BP is launching a new Fuel & Charge offer providing one simple solution to keep all vehicle fleets on the move no matter what their…
Electric and hybrid knowledge more important than traditional mechanical know-how
Nearly half of workshop technicians believe that they will need electric and hybrid technology know-how more than traditional mechanical knowledge in as little as five…
Excitement for autonomous vehicles soars but barriers remain
A new study from the Capgemini Research Institute has found that consumer preference for riding in self-driving cars is set to double within the next…
AI could save automotive manufacturers up to £200m annually in warranty claims
Greater use of advanced analytics, and AI in particular, could produce a saving of between £150m and £200m in reduced warranty claims for car manufacturers,…
Manufacturers of not so “Smart” vehicles struggle to master technology
The race by manufacturers to cram new vehicles with the latest technologies is turning into a headache for owners, with audio/communication/entertainment/navigation (ACEN) systems comprising half…
Brexit preparations completed
Brexit preparations have been completed by cap hpi to ensure its data and systems will be ready for the impact of the UK leaving the…
The changing face of UK van drivers
From professional knitters to vicars, the UK’s van drivers are fast becoming an eclectic mix of people, as new research released by MoneySuperMarket reveals who are the most accident-prone drivers. While the…
Having nine points on licence cheaper than zero no-claims discount study
Being one step away from a driving ban can mean cheaper car insurance costs than having zero no-claims discount according to new research by Vantage…