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Avis and Ford set connected target

Avis Budget Group has announced a deal with Ford Commercial Solutions to connect approximately 14,000 vehicles in its European fleet. This will enable Avis customers to manage their entire rental […]

Blackstone bankrolls new EV-focused platform

A new EV-focused, India-centric automotive technology platform has been launched by a triumvirate of global automotive players. Called Sona Comstar, the platform has been developed following a partnership between in […]

Future Van 2019 to focus on electric targets

The FTA will host a session dedicated to helping van operators meet the government’s zero emissions target at its new event, Future Van 2019. Future Van 2019 takes place at […]

AutoRaise seeking industry support

AutoRaise is seeking more trustees and volunteers to support its continued growth. It is asking anyone interested to apply to the industry charity by 13 September. The board will consider […]

Copart achieves global customer standard

Online vehicle remarketing company Copart UK has become the first in its industry to be awarded the prestigious CCA Global Standard Accreditation by the Customer Contact Association. The CCA Global […]

Fix Auto conference sold out

Fix Auto UK has announced its ‘Building on Success’ 2019 National Conference is completely sold out with a record number of delegates and sponsors attending the two-day event. For 2019, […]

CV production down a third in July

British commercial vehicle (CV) production declined 31.2% in July, the fourth successive month of negative growth. According to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), production […]

H.R. Owen gets the Italian job

H.R. Owen has been appointed the official UK retailer to Puritalia Automobili, makers of the high-tech Italian sportscar Berlinetta. Puritalia Automobili is the third new brand to now fall under […]

Eco Balance saves 100,000km of CO2

Glasurit’s new Eco Balance product range has saved enough CO2 in six months since launch to drive around the world 2.6 times, or to travel 100,000km in a car. The […]

UK roads ranked 16th in Europe

The UK has been ranked just 16th in a survey of the best countries in Europe to drive in. While fourth in safety, congestion and cost of petrol meant the […]

‘Meet the experts’ at LCV2019

LCV2019 is introducing ‘meet the experts’ sessions this year, enabling car technology companies supporting the government’s road to zero strategy to receive new levels of advice from leading industry experts. […]

Licence Bureau backs complete phone ban

Licence Bureau has given its full support to the House of Commons Transport Committee’s call for a complete ban on mobile phone usage whilst driving, suggesting it is ‘long overdue […]