Hybrid and plug-in sales show strength in USA
It appears the market for plug-in hybrid electric and hybrid cars is gradually gathering momentum in the USA. According to figures released by the Electric Drive Transportation Association (EDTA),...
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Toyota begins production of new Auris Touring Sports at Burnaston
The car manufacturing industry in the UK appears to be thriving again with Toyota starting a new chapter in its production history at its Burnaston plant. The Japanese carmaker has now started pro...
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Boris: Make London the "world's most liveable capital city"
London Mayor Boris Johnson has revealed his intention to make London “the most liveable capital city in the world” as he announced a new plan to improve road safety in the capital. ‘Safe Streets f...
Fleet consultancy reports client savings of £5m in 12 months
Vehicle management consultancy Fleet Operations claims it has saved its clients £5m in the last 12 months. Nearly a third of the savings between May 2012 and May 2013 (30%) were down to organisat...
Sofico marks 25 years of business
Fleet and leasing software solutions provider Sofico is celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2013. Founded in 1988, the Belgium-based company has grown from a small, local firm in Ghent to an inter...
Penalties for careless drivers should make us greener ones too
New fines for careless and inconsiderate drivers, shouldn't just provide us with an incentive to be better motorists, but should also lead to more efficient driving and less road congestion. By pe...
Private buyers fuel new car registrations growth
The latest figures released by the SMMT on new car registrations for May shows the market grew 11 per cent to 180,111 units in May compared to 12 months earlier. The growth was fuelled by the stren...
First fuel cell fleet arrives in Denmark
The city of Copenhagen has made history this week, after taking delivery of 15 Hyundai ix35 fuel cell vehicles, to work as its municipal fleet. The keys to the first models were handed over by the ...
Fiat Ducato range now safer with ESP as standard
Fiat has improved the safety equipment of its Ducato van by including ESP as standard across the entire range of Ducato vans, chassis cabs, combis and minibuses. The Italian brand has added Electr...
Ultrasound used to enhance biofuel production
Scientists at Iowa State University are using ultrasound to help increase the speed in which plant material can be converted into useable biofuel. Lead by David Grewell, associate professor of ag...
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