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Disney’s Car Of Tomorrow… Ditches Fossil Fuels
Disneyland is the ultimate destination for children – the holiday of a lifetime if you’re lucky enough to be taken there… But what does the world’s most famous theme park have to do with vehicles? Well, Tomorrowland’s Autopia has been a staple attraction ever since the original California theme park opened its doors in 1955. ... Read More
New Fleet Registrations Push Rise In UK Vehicle Production Numbers
The UK vehicle market grew again in February, representing the sixth consecutive month of growth in vehicle production. The 14.6% increase marks the best February performance since 2021, with the domestic market rising by 58%, which is good news for the market in the UK overall. Fleet registrations helped that figure significantly, with fleets ... Read More
Zero Emissions Fleet Vehicle Registrations On The Rise
The number of zero emissions HGVs on the road in the UK has increased significantly in recent years, but what impact is it having on environmental targets? The figures show that fleet owners are investing in electric and hydrogen HGVs as well as vans and other fleet vehicles, with the number of registrations more than ... Read More
MOT Testing Rules To Remain Unchanged
The government has confirmed that rules around MOT testing will not change following a consultation period. It comes after an announcement in January 2023 that said there were considerations over whether to reduce the frequency of MOTs for drivers to every two years, rather than annually. That was in addition to new vehicles not being ... Read More
Fleets Contemplate Whether To Make The Switch To Electric Or Delay…
Recent research has indicated that fleet owners are conflicted over when to make the switch to a fully electric fleet. Over the last few months, there have been conflicting reasons to push the button or to hit pause depending on your circumstances. The government’s delay on the ban of the production of new petrol, diesel ... Read More
Government Self-Driving Safety Targets ‘Too Weak’, Report Says
Self-driving vehicles may once have seemed like something reserved only for sci-fi films, but today, they’re a very real prospect. Around the world, trains, trams, cars, HGVs, buses and various modes of transport have made the switch to driverless… But the question that always reappears is how safe are self-driving vehicles? In the UK, ... Read More
What Am I Supposed To Run This On… Thin Air?
It might sound like a sarcastic response to someone presenting you with a car with no fuel or a flat battery… But thin air might just be the next big thing in fuel technology. Environmental concerns have driven the search for alternative fuels for more years than I’d care to count and while it might ... Read More
New Fleet And Company Vehicle Registrations Rise By One-Quarter
Fleet vehicle and company car registrations rose by 27% in October 2023 against October 2022’s figures. It’s positive news after 2022’s figures showed a downturn amid supply issues due to the pandemic, Brexit, and the global semiconductor shortage. Experts have been predicting an upturn in new fleet and company vehicle registrations for some time, ... Read More
Government Sets Sights On Existing Road Infrastructure Improvements
The government has been discussing transport plans as the Department for Transport (DfT) looks to focus on improving existing road infrastructure in the coming years. It comes after questions around whether the DfT will continue with new major road infrastructure projects after recent news on HS2 and the ICE production ban raised questions. With the ... Read More
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