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UK new car demand warms up in May with modest 3.4% rise
The UK new car market grew by a modest 3.4% in May with 192,649 new units registered, according to figures released today by the Society…
Jon Lawes, Managing Director, Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions reacts to SMMT car sales figures
“A second consecutive month of growth in new car sales is encouraging for the UK automotive sector, despite signs of uncertainty among business and fleet…
Renault Truck Commercials supports Truck Convoy
Renault Truck Commercials is proud to sponsor the Dunstable & Leighton Buzzard Truck Convoy on Saturday 9th June, 2018. In its fourth year, the big…
UK van market holds steady in May with 2.4% rise
The light commercial vehicle (LCV) market remained steady in May, rising 2.4%, as 27,639 new vans hit British roads, according to figures released today by…
Automechanika Birmingham opens its doors to automotive trade
Automechanika Birmingham, the UK’s leading automotive trade exhibition, has now officially opened its doors as it returns to celebrate the thriving automotive aftermarket and vehicle…
Extortionate hire charges crippling fleet insurance premiums
Businesses with vehicle fleets are being hit hard by insurance premiums due to huge claims from greedy claims management companies. Experts at ConstructionInsure.co.uk have warned…
Increased pressure on Scottish Government to introduce workplace parking tax
As the Scottish government prepares to publish its Transport Bill, due in the next few weeks, Transform Scotland has released a paper with suggestions including…
LEVC electric taxi maker reveals range extender electric van
LEVC – or the London Electric Vehicle Company to give them their full title – make the new electric TX taxi. And it’s the taxi…
Hyundai’s Tucson with 48-volt mild hybrid powertrain
The New Hyundai Tucson will be equipped with a fuel-efficient 48V mild hybrid powertrain. It is the first model in the company’s line-up – and…
Renault at the inaugural Fully Charged Show
Renault is attending the inaugural Fully Charged Live show at the world-famous Silverstone circuit over the weekend of 9thand 10th of June. The full range of…
Facilities management firm cuts speeding drivers with driver scoring software
FMS Integrated Building Services, which provides facilities management services to clients across the West Midlands, has found a way to stop its drivers speeding. By fitting…
Garages could use MOT changes to ‘hold motorists to ransom’
Car garages are already using the changes to the way the MOT works to ‘hold motorists to ransom’, according to vehicle ownership and maintenance expert,…
More incentives needed for next stage of Earned Recognition growth
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has welcomed DVSA targets to get 22% of HGV and public service fleets Earned Recognition accredited by 2020, but has…
Evans Halshaw DAF Sheffield Launches Exclusive 1-Hour Parts Delivery Service
Leading automotive retailer Evans Halshaw has launched a 1-hour delivery service at its DAF dealership in Sheffield, with plans for other Evans Halshaw DAF retailers…
Nokian Tyres joins the Science Based Targets initiative
As a pioneering company, Nokian Tyres wants to contribute to tackling climate change and now the company wants to set ambitious science-based climate targets. This…
New guide reveals complex European tax picture
In a challenging and complex European tax landscape, different tax regimes across different European countries make a uniform pan-European fleet policy virtually impossible. So says…