Auto Vivendi, one of the UK’s leading providers of supercar-related lifestyle experiences, has taken delivery of six Aston Martins at the company’s sports car home and global headquarters, Gaydon. The six Aston Martins comprise Vantage, DB11 Volante, DBS Superleggera and three DBS Superleggera Volantes, and account for 25 per cent of Auto … [Read more...]
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Newslines 18 February
Homeowners living near proposed Clean Air Zones where certain vehicles will pay a penalty charge to enter are poised to potentially earn more than £1,000 per year by renting out their driveways as parking spaces for drivers looking to avoid the daily driving charge. More than 60 local authorities have considered, or are considering, some form of new clean … [Read more...]
Delivery fleets will struggle with new EV legislation
Alternatives to “niche” electric vans are needed for fleets that want or need to make their operations zero emissions in the medium term, says FleetCheck. The fleet software specialist says that, while it is good news that more electric van models are becoming available in larger numbers in 2020, they remain relatively compromised. Peter Golding, managing … [Read more...]
Rugby fans should convert to private parking for games
Rugby fans could pay four times as much for parking at Six Nations matches by parking at traditional car parks rather than on cheaper rented driveways. The latest research has been conducted by online parking portal YourParkingSpace.co.uk and looks at various tournament parking options for visitors to Twickenham, London, the Principality Stadium, Cardiff … [Read more...]
£1-one-way deal for festive getaway
Europcar is offering UK travellers the comfort of car hire at a festive-budget-beating price of just ‘£1 One Way’ this December. Rather than risking crowded and delayed journeys on public transport or a premium priced taxi ride, motorists can hire a car from locations across the UK – all for just £1 One Way and they have 24 hours or 550 miles to make the … [Read more...]
Newslines 13 December
A 63-year-old bus driver has been arrested after eight people were injured when a bus going to Swansea University crashed into a railway bridge after a route diversion. Two were seriously hurt and another has life threatening injuries after the First Cymru vehicle hit the bridge in Neath Road, Landore, Swansea when it was diverted from its normal route to … [Read more...]
Government urged not to pull the Plug-in grants
The BVRLA has joined forces with over twenty automotive, environmental, EV charging and fleet organisations to call upon the next government to pledge their continued support for the Plug-in Car and Van Grants. In a joint letter sent to the main party leaders today, the message from industry is clear. If the next government is serious about meeting its … [Read more...]
Newslines 25 November
Eco-friendly Norway has seen a doubling of Tesla ev sales, led by the new Model3. That has contrasted with the market as a whole which his crashed over 121% down on the same 10 months last year. Intelligent Car Leasing is the first broker to provide such a flexible service, where customers will be able to sign up for a subscription that includes all … [Read more...]
SUVs now seen as growing polluters
A new report that indicates SUVs have become a major source of increases in CO2 emissions during the last few years should prompt businesses to consider their role on company fleets. Fleet software company FleetCheck says that the International Energy Agency document shows that growing demand for SUVs was the second largest contributor to increases in … [Read more...]
Sunday drive: Electric nation is just a notion for now
In the first nine months this year official figures show that UK sales of Battery Electric Vehicles have risen by 122.1% over the same period last year to 25,097 registrations, writes David Miles. But before we think the motoring world has really changed that is still only 1.3% of all new cars sold. Plug-in hybrid electric vehicles like Mitsubishi … [Read more...]
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