Electric car charger maker files for bankruptcy
From CODA Automotive to Better Place, a series of start-up companies that looked to have a key role in the development of electric cars have slipped into bankruptcy this year, and now another leadi...
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First ever TyreSafe Awards announced for November
TyreSafe will hold its first ever awards ceremony this November. The tyre safety charity will honour organisations from across the UK which have helped raise awareness of tyre safety issues in th...
Tougher punishment for mobile phone drivers needed
The Institute of Advanced Motorists demanding tougher, more consistent punishments for drivers convicted of causing death after being distracted by their mobile phone. The group found that from 11...
World’s first electric taxi set for Tokyo debut
The world’s first purpose-built electric taxi will make its global debut at the 43rd Tokyo Motor Show in November. Developed by TUM Create - a joint project between universities Technische Univers...
Scotland to phase out petrol and diesel cars by 2050
Almost every new car sold in Scotland will either be electric or a low emission vehicle by 2050 if the Scottish Government fulfils its vision. A 82-page roadmap has revealed the Government’s dream...
Smaller fleet means lower emissions for Environment Agency
The Environment Agency has reduced average CO2 emissions of its fleet by 8.7% in the last two years. Average CO2 output for the Government body’s 3,442 cars now sit at 115g/km, down from 126g/km i...
New Varta hybrid battery cuts CO2 and fuel use by 15%
A new hybrid car battery has been unveiled, capable of reducing fuel consumption and emissions by up to 15%. The first-generation Varta 48-volt lithium-ion Micro Hybrid battery – produced by John...
Suzuki uses Frankfurt to showcase iV-4 compact SUV
Suzuki has used the Frankfurt Motor Show to reveal its latest concept vehicle, the iV-4 compact SUV, shown below. With a long and distinguished history in building high-quality SUVs, including the ...
Carpuccino - Caffè Nero brews fresh fleet with Lex Autolease
Caffè Nero’s vehicle fleet has been given a caffeine boost with the appointment of Lex Autolease as its new fleet supplier. Lex Autolease’s first major task will be to provide 60 saloon and hatch...
Lex Autolease brews up deal for Caffè Nero’s fleet
Lex Autolease will supply high street coffee chain, Caffè Nero with 60 saloon and hatchback models as part of a new fleet contract. The coffee shop chain, which has more than 500 outlets across th...
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