THE 2012 Eco Velocity low carbon motor show takes place atLondon’s ExCeL arena from May 5-13. The latest eco cars from Vauxhall, Peugeot, Mia, Honda, Nissan, Citroën and Chevrolet will be available for test driving at the event. Also exhibiting at the show will be the event sponsors … Continue reading
THE Freight Transport Association is offering its members an exclusive 10% discount on GreenRoad technology, enabling fleets to achieve a faster return on investment with enhanced safety and reduced fuel consumption. GreenRoad, which specialises in driver performance and safety management, analyses a wide range of vehicle manoeuvres, for example … Continue reading
ORDER books for the all-new Fiat Punto Van, which replaces the Grande Punto Van in the Fiat Professional line-up, open at the end of April. The new Punto Van made itsUKdebut at this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, which ends its three-day run at the NEC,Birmingham, today (Thursday, April 26). … Continue reading
THE new Škoda compact hatch will be called the Rapid, the brand announced at this week’s Beijing Motor Show. Due to arrive in theUKin late 2012, the Rapid will sit between the Fabia and Octavia in Škoda’s model range. ‘As part of its growth strategy, Škoda has initiated … Continue reading
AUDI has unveiled details of four new high-performance S models all benefiting from a new eight-cylinder bi-turbo engine delivering up to 520 PS and up to 29 mpg. Order books for the all-new S6 saloon (£53,995 on-the-road), S6 Avant (£56,050), S7 Sportback (£61,995) and S8 (£77,900) open next month … Continue reading
PETROL forecourt prices have reach an all-time high with diesel prices just short of the record – but there is some hope of a respite on the way, according to the AA. The price of a litre of unleaded has increased 4p in the past month from an average … Continue reading
COMPANIES operating vehicle fleets are becoming more discerning, targeted and sophisticated with their driver training as the range of options on the market grows. According to Jonathan Mosley, director of sales and marketing at E-Training World, gone are the days when every driver would be ‘plonked’ on a half day … Continue reading
THE future of UK-based Vauxhall will be known in the summer when General Motors says it will make public details of its plans for its ailing European operation, which also includes Opel on the continent. General Motors’ chief executive Dan Akerson was quoted in the Financial Times (Tuesday, April … Continue reading