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New car market enjoys two years’ of growth
Tuesday 6th August 2024
The UK new car market has grown for two consecutive years after figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) revealed 2.5% growth in July. It found that there were 147,517 new car sales last month, making it the best July since 2020. July’s growth was sustained entirely by the fleet sector,… Read more
Reinstate 2030 ICE deadline for cars not vans, says AFP
Thursday 25th July 2024
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is calling for realism from the Government on electric vehicle (EV) policy. The Department for Transport (DfT) confirmed to Fleet News this week that it will be restoring the 2030 phase-out date for the sale of new petrol and diesel cars. However, it remains unclear whether the… Read more
Fleets warned of week of delays on UK roads
Monday 22nd July 2024
Fleets are being warned of delays on the country’s roads as summer getaway trips culminate in a “weekend of woe”. The RAC and transport analytics specialists at Inrix estimate that 27 million leisure trips will be made over the next six days. With most schools closing tomorrow (Tuesday, July 23),… Read more
Toyota to test hydrogen powered Hilux prototypes
Tuesday 11th June 2024
Toyota has started testing a fleet of hydrogen fuelled Hilux pick-ups, as part of its multi-path strategy towards carbon neutrality. Ten fuel cell Hilux prototypes have been built at TMUK’s Burnaston facility in Derbyshire. Five vehicles are undergoing rigorous field testing to assess safety, performance, functionality and durability, generating test drive data… Read more
Concerns rise despite fall in road casualties
Monday 3rd June 2024
Figures from the Department for Transport (DfT) have revealed a four per cent fall in the number of road fatalities during 2023 compared to the previous year – although pedestrian fatalities were up six per cent. The data also identified a 12% drop in fatalities among motorcyclists, while car occupant fatalities was… Read more
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