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Peugeot unveils new plug-in hybrid engine range
Peugeot has announced the launch of its new plug-in hybrid petrol engine range, which will be available on the 3008 SUV, and all-new 508 and…
FTA urges DfT to bring longer semi-trailers into circulation early
Following the DfT’s report on the Longer Semi-Trailer (LST) trial, which showed that carbon emissions can be cut by using semi trailers that are two…
Demand for used electric vehicles continues to rise
New analysis from automotive data experts cap hpi shows that while average used values remained static through September strong demand for electric vehicles saw values…
EO Charging secure £13m investment
EO Charging, one of the UK’s leading electric vehicle (EV) charging manufacturers, has secured £13m funding from London-based infrastructure investor Zouk Capital, also investors in…
Enterprise Launches Car Club at Portsmouth Branch
Enterprise Rent-A-Car, part of the world’s largest vehicle rental company, is introducing Enterprise Car Club vehicles at its new branch in Fratton, Portsmouth. The addition…
Northern Ireland MOT centres ‘breaking emissions law’
Legally required emissions tests on diesel cars have not been carried out in MOT tests here for the past 12 years, it has emerged. According…
Drivers could be ‘breathalysed’ for tiredness after blood test breakthrough
Drivers and pilots could be ‘breathalysed’ for fatigue in future after scientists developed a blood test that identifies biomarkers for sleep deprivation. The research could…
Choosing safe legal speeds are key to safety
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is urging all road users to take personal responsibility for safety on every journey. Central to this…
Centralised fleet and travel data is business-critical for organisations
Collecting fleet and travel information and managing data is business-critical to introducing effective mobility management policies, and employers would be “mad” to have it contained…
Transport reassurances needed in the event of a ‘No deal’ Brexit
With the UK government publishing six transport sector technical notices yesterday, KPMG have today released a poll of 3,000 members of the British public to…
ACFO responds to BVRLA
Yesterday (24th September 2018) we ran a story about the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) looking to expand its membership to “… strengthen…
$100 Oil Is A Distinct Possibility
An oil price spike is starting to look increasingly possible, with a rerun of 2008 not entirely out of the question, according to a new…
BVRLA expands membership to increase the impact of fleet sector
During 2018, the BVRLA has continued to grow and there are now over 950 organisations in membership, who are collectively responsible for almost 5 million…
The on-vehicle power technology of tomorrow
When a commercial fleet operator requires flexible power for their mobile workshops, on-vehicle systems can be an ideal solution. However, there are significant differences between…
UK driving licence ‘may not be valid in EU’
Licence Bureau has warned UK drivers that their driving licences may not be valid in the European Union (EU) in the event of the nation…
FleetEurope launches new dedicated drivehub microsite for fleet customers
FleetEurope, a leading independent vehicle management solutions provider, has announced the launch of a new driver-focussed microsite for its fleet management customers. The newly branded…