Fuel Cards News

February 2010

RHA says ‘enough is enough’ with fuel duty increases 26/02/2010
Transport the only sector to see large increases in taxation during the recession, claims chief executive.
Clocking off 25/02/2010
Mileage alterations seen as easy way to raise price of used cars.
Scrappage on the exit ramp 25/02/2010
Popular discount scheme nears its end.
Saab purchase finalised 24/02/2010
Spyker Cars takes ownership of Saab Automobile.
Jetpatchers to the rescue 24/02/2010
BBC report looks at the machine being used by councils to repair roads affected by potholes.
One in five admit to insurance fraud 23/02/2010
Surprising proportion of motorists taking part in a recent survey say they've misled their insurer - a practice known as 'fronting'.
More rent-a-car shortages expected in 2010, says BVRLA 22/02/2010
Leasing and rental trade body advises customers to book in advance around busy holiday periods.
Infiniti launches new diesel engine 22/02/2010
Luxury marque unveils bespoke new V6 3.0-litre direct injection diesel.
Hydrogen-powered mail 19/02/2010
Royal Mail to trial hydrogen-powered vans.
Going to San Francisco 19/02/2010
Californian city requires all new homes and offices to feature electric car chargers.
Electric CAP 18/02/2010
Car data group to review electric vehicle sector.
An app for that 18/02/2010
Car portal launches iPhone app.
One in a million 17/02/2010
Car buyers still flocking into showrooms.
Two thirds of motorists call for tougher mobile phone penalties 16/02/2010
Half a million drivers have received penalty points for mobile phone use.
Finding their way to finance 16/02/2010
Record growth for new car purchases via dealer finance.
Lord Adonis backs FTA's Logistics Carbon Reduction Scheme 15/02/2010
The Secretary of State for Transport gives support to scheme which will help record, report and reduce carbon dioxide emissions from the logistics sector.
Car crime tips 12/02/2010
IAM offers advice on avoiding car break-ins.
45 per cent of motorists unhappy with garage service 12/02/2010
High level of dissatisfaction revealed by new research.
Vauxhall’s 2020 vision 11/02/2010
Design students ponder future interiors.
Toyota starts work 11/02/2010
Work begins on vehicles recalled within the UK.
The value of a Jaguar 10/02/2010
New Jaguar XJ has class-leading residual values.
Fiat signs new deal with British Cycling 09/02/2010
Italian firm becomes the official supplier to the Great Britain Cycling and Para-Cycling Teams.
Toyota recalls 436,000 hybrid vehicles worldwide 09/02/2010
Best-selling hybrid has potential braking issue.
Buying cars online starting to click 08/02/2010
Online car buying becoming more popular.
When four wheels are better than two 05/02/2010
Cold weather boosts 4x4 sales.
Scrappage not scrapped 05/02/2010
Motor discount scheme extended for an additional month.
BMW gets arty with Koons 04/02/2010
Controversial artist to create the latest 'art car'.
Brake problem adds to Toyota recall headache 04/02/2010
Toyota admits fault with Prius brakes
Simpler speeds 03/02/2010
Department for Transport publishes speed limit proposals.
Taking your SEAT in the club 02/02/2010
6,500th member for ‘coolest car club on the web’.
Peugeot follows Toyota recall 02/02/2010
Peugeot announces smaller scale recall.
A good year for the fleet 01/02/2010
December values 34 per cent up on 2008.

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