The arrival of the new WLTP fuel consumption and emissions standard could prompt some fleets to offer company cars to employees currently operating under grey fleet arrangements. The new regulations take effect this autumn and they have shown the “real world” consumption figures to be about 10-12% worse than under the current testing standard which will push up BIK costs to company car … [Read more...]
Diesel costs more than you may think, says analysis
The fall in oil prices will be a welcome relief for UK motorists as data shows drivers could be burning through as much as 75 per cent more fuel than stated by manufacturers. Carly Connected Car, the worldwide number one in car apps, has released data collected from over one million vehicles, including 150,000 from the UK. The data shows year-on-year growth of discrepancies in fuel … [Read more...]
Car makers ask for more time on emissions testing
Europe's car makers want more time to meet tougher new "real world emissions" tests. They have told EC legislators they would find it very difficult to meet the proposed deadline set for the new test to overcome issues associated with the current in-lab tests and which came to a head with the Volkswagen diesel-gate scandal. In a letter to European Commission Vice-President Timmermans on the … [Read more...]