Hitachi wins fleet business old and new
Hitachi Capital is celebrating a spate of new signings, winning business from recruitment agency Matchtech Group, brewers Charles Wells Group, rental firm, the Lavendon Group and publishing compan...
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Mercedes-Benz GLA achieves TÜV Süd environmental certification
When you think of a Mercedes SUV, the chances are you don’t think green. But Mercedes’ new GLA model actually has some impressive eco-credentials. Based on the A-Class, the new GLA compact SUV ha...
Formula E reveals first track for electric car racing series
A new racing series for electric cars has revealed the circuit of its first race; six months ahead of the opening round of the competition. The new Formula E will run its inaugural race in Beijing ...
Bollore plans flexible electric car hire scheme for London
French business tycoon, Vincent Bollore has confirmed his intention to launch a version of his Autolib electric car sharing club in London and to more than quadruple the number of electric charging...
UK car parc grows but emissions drop
A recovering economy, driving more new car sales, as well as longer lasting older vehicles, have combined to push up the UK’s total car parc by more than 436,000 cars. That’s according to the UK’...
Audi looks to aerodynamics for better fuel economy
Streamlining will be a new focus for Audi to help the brand reduce CO2 emissions and improve fuel economy over the coming years, according the firm’s head of technical development, Dr Ulrich Hacken...
Electric neighbourhoods get ready to charge up for EV trials
A new electric car trial which will convert neighbourhoods into mini electric car hubs, has now successfully recruited enough households to start the first stage of its research. The new My Elec...
Diesel breakdowns could lead to fuel price increases
Russia is the latest suspect in a spate of diesel car breakdowns caused by clogged up filters. According to Reuters, imports of fuel from Russia are now in the frame as a suspected cause of the pro...
Citroen prepares for UK launch of new C1
Citroen’s new C1 is set to go on sale in the UK this July with prices starting from £8,245. Along with sibling cars, the Peugeot 108 and new Toyota Aygo, the new Citroen is more efficient than th...
BMW prepares i8 plug-in hybrid for production
BMW is to start deliveries of its new plug-in hybrid and its second ‘i’ brand car this June, starting with mainland European countries. Exactly when the car will launch in the UK has not been annou...
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