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BMW and Daimler sign €1bn mobility deal

BMW and Daimler are investing more than £870m to develop and integrate car-sharing, ride-hailing, parking, electric vehicle charging and multimodal transport.

Volvo gains mild-hybrid petrol and diesel engines plus T8 upgrade

Volvo will begin fitting upgraded and newly developed electrified powertrain options to its entire model range.

HMRC publishes new advisory fuel rates from March

HMRC has released its latest advisory fuel rates (AFRs), to come into force from March 1.

Van scrappage scheme offers £6k towards new electric model

The scrappage scheme aims to help micro-businesses and charities prepare for the 24-hour, seven-days-a week ultra-low emission zone in central London from April 8.

BCA opens Mercedes-Benz LCV refurbishment facility in Doncaster

Zipcar UK community grows 33% to 250,000 members

Zipcar UK's membership grew 33% in 2018 to hit the 250,000 mark, with London boroughs in particular seeing huge growth.

Manheim renews Hendy partnership with four-year deal

Manheim has renewed its partnership with Hendy Group for a further four years, marking 17 years of collaboration.

Ad wrapping cars could cut lease costs by up to 90%, says Adverttu

On-car advertising platform Adverttu says ad wrapping cars could subsidise leasing costs by 90%.

Drivers should not be blamed for autonomous car crashes, warns insurers

Drivers of fully autonomous vehicles should not be held liable for crashes involving their cars while the technology is in charge, says the Association of British Insurers.

Peugeot builds BMW M3 rivalling 508 hybrid concept

Peugeot will unveil a high-performance plug-in hybrid 508 at Geneva, which emits just 49g/km.

Global car market falls by 0.5% in 2018

The Global car market remained stable last year, despite significant shifts in certain markets.

EST launches online cost calculator for used electric cars

Energy Saving Trust has developed a web tool to give used car buyers an insight into the running costs of a used electric vehicle.

Bristol drivers ‘most likely’ to have points on their licence

Bristol has the highest proportion of drivers with at least three penalty points on their licence, according to the latest DVLA data.

Vauxhall adds Griffin trim to Mokka, Astra and Adam

Vauxhall has expanded its special edition Griffin range to include high specification versions of the Mokka X Plus, Astra and Adam.

New Range Rover Evoque achieves 67% residual value

The new Range Rover Evoque is predicted to achieve class-leading residual values, according to Cap HPI.

Vivaldi invests in ‘clean fleet’ ahead of ULEZ

EU road safety standards agreed

Minimum road infrastructure safety standards will be extended to national roads across the EU, after a provisional deal was agreed.

MEPs vote to make AEB mandatory

The measures include mandatory installation of Automated Emergency Braking as well as a new direct vision standard for lorries.

Lexus UX: prices, specifications and CO2 emissions

Lexus has launched a new compact SUV, the UX, priced from £29,900.

Ciceley Commercials crowned top retailer by Mercedes-Benz Vans

Swift Scaffolding adopts FORS fleet management system

March to be ‘worst month’ for car accidents, research finds

March has been revealed as one of the busiest months for car-to-car incidents second only to November due to weather conditions, according to AX.

TfL to help last-mile delivery companies as ULEZ looms

European Commission to appeal vehicle emissions ruling

European Court of Justice (ECJ) had ruled allowing vehicles to emit more than double the emission limit for NOx – the so-called conformity factor – was illegal.

New Mazda 3: prices, specifications and CO2 emissions

Mazda will initially offer the all-new Mazda 3 with a Skyactiv-D diesel engine and a Skyactiv-G petrol engine.

VWFS telematics analysis tool will determine best fuel type

Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) Fleet is launching a telematics analysis tool to help fleet managers decide on the best fuel type for their fleet.

Support for long-range cameras to enforce motoring offences

The camera, which can catch drivers from up to 1km away who speed, tailgate, use handheld mobile phones or do not wear seatbelts, is being trialled by Gloucestershire Police.

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TCH Leasing secures Autochair as new supplier following Fleet Live 2018

TCH Leasing has announced that Autochair will be its new preferred supplier for contract hire, following a successful Fleet Live exhibition in 2018.

Autorama implements Ebbon-Dacs for all new vehicle orders

Maxxis reveals new tyre offering

ATS Euromaster welcomes Mark Lynch as operations director

Councils look to Government to help mitigate the impact of CAZs

Mitigation measures proposed for the country’s two largest clean air zones (CAZs) have been criticised for failing to soften the blow for fleet operators.

AA and Ford strike pan-European roadside assistance deal

The AA has extended its relationship with Ford for another three years, having worked together since 2005.

Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award shortlist confirmed

The judging panel for the Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award has confirmed a shortlist of six inspirational women from across the automotive industry.

Volvo delivers first electric trucks to customers

Brake webinar: Crisis management after employee crash

Brake is running a free webinar to provide advice for fleet and road safety professionals on how to respond to serious road crashes.

2019 Jeep Wrangler: prices, specifications and CO2 emissions

The all-new Jeep Wrangler is now available to order, with prices starting at £44,865.

Used car mileages fall, says Cap HPI

The mileage of an average used car aged between 2.5 to 3.5 years old dropped from 39,583 miles in 2008 to 31,199 in 2018 – a 21% decline, according to Cap HPI.

Midland Heart announces fleet deal with LeasePlan

The agreement, which runs for five years, will see LeasePlan UK provide 69 Vauxhall commercial vehicles.

Fleet200 reveals 2019 dates and agenda

Fleet News has revealed dates for Fleet200 Executive Club events throughout 2019, plus the agenda for its upcoming meeting on March 26.

Sofico celebrates 30th anniversary with record-breaking turnover

Sofico has ended its 30th anniversary year with record-breaking turnover figures for 2018.

Auto Windscreens drops insurance and fuel costs by 10%

Auto Windscreens has predicting a 10% drop in its annual fleet insurance and fuel bill using an integrated video telematics solution.

VisionTrack reports fleet and transport demand for video telematics

VisionTrack has reported record levels of growth due to “rapid adoption” of CCTV and video telematics, with fleet and transport sales tripling in 2018.

Gem Motoring Assist calls for speed assistance systems to be made mandatory

Gem Motoring Assist has called for intelligent speed assistance systems to be made mandatory to cut road deaths caused by speeding.

New roads plan for Black Cat roundabout

Journeys on the A1, the A421 and the A428 will be improved by a new three-tier junction at the Black Cat roundabout in Bedfordshire.

Citroen unveils Ami One urban mobility concept

Citroen has unveiled its Ami One mobility concept - a two-seat electric vehicle for urban areas.

Trakm8 Prime announces new pricing and 30-day contract

Trakm8 says its plug-and-play vehicle tracking is now available from £7.99 per month, on a 30-day rolling contract instead of a minimum 12 months.

EU agrees CO2-reduction targets for trucks

Help offered to van fleets operating in clean air zones

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