- Fuelcards.co.uk industry news: Scrappage stops 31/03/2010
The scrappage discount scheme officially ends today (March 31), and the Government has released its findings on the results and effectiveness of the programme.
- Fuelcards.co.uk motoring news: Road victim recognition call 31/03/2010
Road safety charity Brake has called on newly appointed Victims Commissioner Louise Casey to include people who have been bereaved or injured in road accidents in government-funded services for victims of crime.
- Fuelcards.co.uk manufacturer news: Minister visits Ellesmere 30/03/2010
Business Minister Ian Lucas has toured the Vauxhall car plant at Ellesmere Port, the only manufacturing plant in Europe dedicated to production of the new Astra model.
- Fuelcards.co.uk motoring news: Hot cross drivers 30/03/2010
Motoring rescue organisation Green Flag has predicted a 40 per cent increase in call outs for Tuesday April 6 as the nation returns to work after the extended Easter break.
- Fuelcards.co.uk manufacturer news: Toyota 200 29/03/2010
Lawyers acting for troubled Japanese car giant Toyota have asked for more than 200 lawsuits related to its recent safety recalls to be heard as a single case.
- Fuelcards.co.uk motoring news: Showroom tax confidence crash 26/03/2010
Over 90 per cent of new buyers would be put off choosing a new car due to the forthcoming ‘Showroom Tax’, according to a Motorpoint survey.
- Fuelcards.co.uk industry news: Budget's green measures 'commendable but lacking in substance' 25/03/2010
The Fuelcard Company gives its views on the green aspects of yesterday's (24 March) Budget.
- Fuelcards.co.uk finance news: Budget delivers mixed bag for motoring industry 24/03/2010
Predicted April 1 fuel duty rise to be staggered and vehicle excise duty freeze to continue in 2010/11.
- Fuelcards.co.uk manufacturer news: British Gas in the driver’s SEAT 24/03/2010
British Gas has taken delivery of the first of 500 new SEAT Leon Ecomotive cars.
- Fuelcards.co.uk motoring news: UK motorsport flagging due to lack of government support, claim MPs 23/03/2010
A government committee has called on the Government to increase support for UK motorsport.
- Fuelcards.co.uk industry news: 20,000th technician accredited 23/03/2010
The Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) scheme has announced its 20,000th certification.
- Fuelcards.co.uk industry news: UK car output rises by 62.7% 22/03/2010
Automotive production up again in February, representing fourth successive monthly rise.
- Fuelcards.co.uk manufacturer news: Vauxhall top fleet choice 22/03/2010
British carmaker Vauxhall has won Fleet Manufacturer of the Year at the 2010 Fleet News Awards.
- Fuelcards.co.uk manufacturer news: Fiat looks to boost profits 19/03/2010
The UK branch of Fiat has announced plans to raise its profile and boost profits following the end of the scrappage discount scheme.
- Fuelcards.co.uk industry news: UK car production jumps 19/03/2010
Car production in the UK rose sharply in February – jumping a significant 62.7 per cent compared to February 2009.
- Fuelcards.co.uk dealer news: Second-hand car dealers rapped by the OFT 18/03/2010
One in five people who buy a second-hand car from a dealer subsequently experience problems, according to new research by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).
- Fuelcards.co.uk industry news: Turning over a new Leaf 18/03/2010
Japanese car giant Nissan has announced plans to build its new electric vehicle the Leaf at the company's Sunderland plant.
- Fuelcards.co.uk insurance news: Insurance savings for young drivers 17/03/2010
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has extended eligibility for its special driving insurance rates to young drivers aged 19 or over.
- Fuelcards.co.uk motoring news: Toyota denies runaway claims 16/03/2010
Toyota has cast doubt on a widely-reported story that a Toyota Prius driver lost control of his vehicle on a Californian freeway last week.
- Fuelcards.co.uk fuel news: Petrol prices heading for record high 16/03/2010
With petrol currently costing an average of £1.15 a litre, pump prices may soon hit a record high of £1.20, the AA has claimed.
- Fuelcards.co.uk motoring news: Mum’s the word 15/03/2010
The majority of mothers play an active role in the purchase of new cars, according to a new survey by used car website Carmony.
- Fuelcards.co.uk haulage news: Government committee points its finger at foreign lorries 12/03/2010
The Road Haulage Association has welcomed a statement by the Commons Public Accounts Committee that foreign HGVs are more likely to be involved in accidents than their UK-operated rivals.
- Fuelcards.co.uk manufacturer news: Volkwagen profits plunge 12/03/2010
German car giant Volkswagen has reported a steep drop in profits during 2009.
- Fuelcards.co.uk motoring news: 73% would 'inform' on elderly drivers 11/03/2010
Three in four people would report on elderly relatives or friends if they were concerned about the state of their driving.
- Fuelcards.co.uk haulage news: Transport minister supports night-time deliveries 10/03/2010
Paul Clark highlights cost and congestion and pollution reduction benefits of out-of-hours deliveries.
- Fuelcards.co.uk transport news: Pothole insurance claims up 600% 10/03/2010
AA report shows full cost of road damage to the motorist.
- Fuelcards.co.uk manufacturer news: Toyota denies faulty electronic claims 09/03/2010
Manufacturer rebuffs concerns that faulty electronics, not mechanical faults, were responsible for the recall of 8.5 million vehicles.
- Fuelcards.co.uk fuel prices news: UK drivers hit hard by petrol tax 08/03/2010
Research by the AA reveal our motorists have been hit five times harder than European neighbours.
- Fuelcards.co.uk motoring news: Top of the body shops 08/03/2010
Motor Codes releases top 50 garages in the UK.
- Fuelcards.co.uk manufacturer news: Nissan February sales show 'strong' demand for core models 05/03/2010
Manufacturer sells 35,502 units in month.
- Fuelcards.co.uk fuel news: US oil pipeline expansion planned 04/03/2010
'Onramp' would allow Montana and North Dakota to use the Keystone XL pipeline for its crude oil.
- Fuelcards.co.uk electric vehicle news: Ford's fantastic five 04/03/2010
Manufacturer announces plans to launch five electric vehicles in Europe by 2013.
- EuroNCAP publishes crash test results 03/03/2010
Toyota Verso receives maximum five-star rating.
- Training vital to transport enterprise 03/03/2010
Organisers of forthcoming Commercial Vehicle Operator Show highlight importance of training to all sizes of transport operator.
- VW aims to be 'market leader in e-mobility' 02/03/2010
Volkswagen says it wants to be world's number one producer of environmental vehicles as well as the biggest car manufacturer.
- CBI: Make eco-driving mandatory on driving tests 01/03/2010
Learner drivers of the future could play part in reducing UK emissions.
- Vauxhall cars high on lottery winners' wish lists 01/03/2010
Vauxhall ranks higher than prestige brands.