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22 January 2018
So much technology is packed into our vehicles today that it can be difficult to know what’s functional and necessary and what’s just superfluous and there for show.
It’s not a big problem when choosing a car for personal use. It doesn't take a genius to work out those moisture sensing wipers aren’t a deal breaker and that those paddle shifters will soon start to drive you crazy.
But when you’re kitting out an entire company fleet, it’s not so straightforward to which features a whole team will need and what tech will save you...
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15 January 2018
With more electric vehicles (EVs) per capita than any other country, Norway is a leading pioneer in the electrification of road transport. And with the goal of selling only zero-emission cars by 2025, they plan to soon speed ahead and become the EV capital of the world.
This may be odd to hear from the largest producer of oil in Western Europe. But for anyone who's visited the Scandinavian country, it will be no surprise. Most of the energy used within Norway is generated from renewable sources. An incredible 98 percent of the electricity sector relies...
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09 January 2018
All new cars have a good level of security and engine immobilisation fitted as standard. It is becoming increasingly difficult for thieves to “hot wire” a vehicle. This has led to a rise in theft of keys from house burglaries, hook and cane key theft through letterboxes and car-jacking.
With summer around the corner, and hopefully the warmer weather, households will leave both windows and doors open. By doing so can provide easy access to car keys for thieves. If car keys are kept either in the hallway or on a hook in the kitchen they...
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08 January 2018
"In a time where consumers are used to transparent flat fees for all sorts of services, the traditional process of buying and owning a car can be perceived as rather complicated. Care by Volvo changes all of that.” —Hakan Samuelsson, President and Chief Executive of Volvo Cars
With the launch of the latest iPhone model, the iPhone X, it has officially became possible to lease a car for less than the cost of a smartphone contract. And with its new monthly service package, the luxury automaker want it to be just as easy, too.
Alongside its new XC40...
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02 January 2018
There’s a big difference between running a fleet and running an efficient fleet. It’s not that it requires much more effort or know how; rather that it takes a different, more holistic approach. For this reason, the majority of companies are still running fleets in extremely inefficient ways, effectively pouring their hard earned time and money down the drain.
To run an efficient fleet, businesses and fleet managers must take a step back from individual and problem-led practices, and engage in preemptive action, dedicated management, and data gathering and...
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18 December 2017
Today in the UK there are over 85,000 electric vehicles (EVs) on the road, and that’s only counting those purchased with help from the government’s Plug-in Car Grant.
The real figure is much larger. And with the recent £40 million fund awarded to Nottingham, Bristol, Milton Keynes, and London to help drive the ‘green car revolution’, thousands more are expected to take to the roads.
The fund will be spent on charging infrastructure, improving public knowledge, parking, and other schemes particular to each of the four cities. All this...
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11 December 2017
If Britain is known for anything, it’s tea, football and supercars...
Even with its somewhat conservative reputation of automobiles — Moris Minors, red buses, black cabs — the country is known all around the world for its high-performance vehicles. Particularly from brands like Aston Martin, whose cars appeared in over a dozen James Bond films.
Certainly not harmed by 007’s international fame, the UK luxury car industry has been on the uptick for several decades. A trend that, according to a new report, has recently experienced an impressive...
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06 December 2017
With AccuWeather predicting a cold, snowy winter in the UK this winter, forecasters say drivers should expect wet weather and low temperatures in the coming months.
The following winter driving tips will help prepare you for whatever Jack Frost throws your way this season:
Be Prepared
It’s important to be prepared during this time of year, so be sure to keep an emergency kit in your car that contains such necessities as an ice pick; a snow shovel and brush; a basic tool kit with screwdrivers, pliers and a wrench; a bag of...
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03 December 2017
There’s little better way to travel around for business than in a luxury saloon.
Their spacious and sound-proofed interiors provide the utmost of comfort, while their powerful engines and cutting-edge tech offer nothing less than a thrilling driving experience.
But for a car to be a sensible business investment, whether buying or renting, it needs to be much more than just a good ride. Just as important is the efficiency of the vehicle, as well as its ease of use and management.
After all, it’s no good kitting your fleet out with Maybachs if they only...
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27 November 2017
With growing demand for eco-friendly vehicles and ever-heightening fuel costs, car manufacturers are moving more and more toward more sustainably-powered alternatives.
For a lot of companies, this means turning to electricity. But ever since the first electric car came out nearly two hundred years ago, electric has been known for its limitations. Not least the short distance ranges, the infrastructure needed to power vehicles, and the fact it requires the design of completely new engines.
Audi, however, is taking a different approach. Since 2014, they’ve been...
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