Operational restrictions and uncertainties are creating issues for fleets adopting new 4.25 tonne electric vans, says the Association of Fleet Professionals. A special concession was created by the Department of Transport for electric light commercial vehicles in 2019. Normally, the holder of a standard B licence would only be able to drive a van up to 3.5 tonnes but recognising the extra weight … [Read more...]
Pump prices still too high, says RAC Fuel Watch
Motorists are still being overcharged for fuel despite a reduction at the pumps in September, according to RAC Fuel Watch. Fears the refinery fires in Saudi Arabia in the middle of September would lead to higher pump prices have not been shown on forecourts where the cost of a litre of petrol fell by just under a penny (0.87p) last month – making for two consecutive monthly drops. In fact the … [Read more...]
Newslines 16 April
Volkswagen Connect DataPlug and smartphone app-based connectivity system is now standard on new up! and Polo models. It offers many of the benefits of Volkswagen’s high end Car-Net system featured in the likes of Golf, Tiguan and Arteon. Volkswagen trucks group and Toyota’s Hino cv subsidiary will collaborate on some future heavy engineering. They have agreed to jointly develop the next … [Read more...]