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Mercedes-Benz EQ C electric SUV revealed
Mercedes-Benz has launched its first production electric vehicle as the industry ramps up its assault on Tesla. Dubbed the EQC, it is just the first…
ACFO helps businesses on mobility management
Mobility as a Service (MaaS) is seen by many experts as the future, but for ACFO, the UK’s premier fleet decision-makers’ organisation, it is very…
16 of UK’s largest van fleet operators set to go electric
New analysis of research shows that pollution from older diesel vans has significant health damage costing £2.2 billion per annum to NHS and society, and…
Joint top spot for Japanese cars reliability
Japanese cars remain the most dependable, according to the results of the latest What Car? Reliability Survey. Four out of the top five most highly…
BVRLA backs reforms to whiplash compensation
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) is urging MPs to support the Civil Liability Bill as it undergoes a second reading in parliament…
New car market rises with 1 in 12 going electric
The UK new car market enjoyed a boost in August, as year-on-year demand rose 23.1%, according to the latest figures published today by the Society…
Asset Alliance wins first order from Scottish haulier Woody’s Express
Asset Alliance’s flexible approach to contract hire, excellent customer service and quick delivery times have been hailed by Scottish haulier Woody’s Express, following delivery of…
Scammers use social media to offer bogus vehicle leasing deals
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has been made aware of a spate of fraudulent activity, where scammers are advertising bogus vehicle leasing…
‘Go Electric Taxi’ scheme launched in Coventry
The UK’s most extensive programme for encouraging taxi drivers to upgrade to an electric vehicle is being launched in Coventry today. The Go Electric Taxi…
Brake’s 2018 Fleet Safety Survey is now open
The survey will focus on your organisation’s policies and procedures in relation to vulnerable road users – pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. We kindly ask that…
Bodyshops must optimise risk and reward potential of ADAS
Bodyshops must have one eye on the road ahead to optimise the safety and earning potential of ADAS – advanced driver assisted systems – when…
Will 2019 be the year of the used van?
“Will 2019 be the year of the used van?” is one of the key questions being posed at the next meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing…
Hazard perception test not fit for purpose say new drivers
New research from LV= General Insurance, the UK’s third largest car insurer, has found that over half (53%*) of newly qualified drivers – almost two million…
Dyson to create ten-mile test track for new EV
Dyson has unveiled plans to turn a disused air field into a 10-mile test track for its new electric car, which is due to debut…
Reversing and parking are key factors in serious van accidents
One in 10 serious van accidents are the result of parking and reversing incidents. A report carried out by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles from Department for…
Nigel Evans MP wins road safety award
Nigel Evans, MP for the Ribble Valley, has today been named as Road Safety Parliamentarian of the Month for August 2018, by Brake, the road…