Car-to-X communication technology has seemed like a futuristic fantasy for many years: but now it is ready to be introduced in our vehicles. Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will introduce C2X technology into its series…
Vehicle leasing and fleet management companies need to do more to help their corporate customers manage grey fleet risks. That’s the opinion of Simon West-Oliver, Director of Drive Software Solutions, who is concerned…
Equipment rental provider Speedy has ordered 400 new Ford vans in a fleet deal worth £8.6 million. This latest order will see 380 Ford Transit vans and 20 Ford Ranger pick-ups head to 283 Speedy sites around the UK. …
BMW’s new 4-Series Coupe will go on UK sale from October as the successor to the 3-Series. The 4-Series uses the same platform as the 3-Series saloon and will be initially available with a choice of three turbocharged engines:…
How do you celebrate taking leadership of the small car multi-activity vehicle market? If you’re Ford, then you roll out the stars. With the Ford B-MAX claiming segment leadership within six months of going on sale, Ford…
Ford has started production of its all-electric Focus at the brand’s Saarlouis plant in Germany. The Focus Electric can cover 100 miles on a full charge and has a top speed of 84mph. It is powered by an advanced electric…
A range of new optional safety features and driving aids have been made available on Lexus’ recently launched third generation IS saloon. Restricted to the flagship Premier trim, the IS 250 and IS 300h hybrid is now available…
Volkswagen has completed production on its 30-millionth Golf, marking a new production record for Europe’s most successful car ever. The landmark hatchback – a TDI BlueMotion - rolled off the assembly line at VW’s Wolfsburg…
Ogilvie Fleet has moved towards realising its ambition of becoming Northern Ireland’s top vehicle leasing provider after moving into a new office in Belfast. The new Belfast base in Quay Gate House on Scrabo Street will…
German carmaker Audi is aiming for the stars with its new Audi RS6 Avant: and so it teamed up with one of Hollywood’s leading ladies to launch the vehicle in style. Oscar winner Gwyneth Paltrow (pictured) was on hand in…
Chevrolet has opened the order book for its facelifted Captiva, with prices starting from £21,295 OTR for the entry LS trim. The new look compact SUV has been restyled at both ends and now features new LED tail lamps, angular…
Autonomous cars are one of the big areas car manufacturers and high-tech companies such as Google are pouring vast sums of money, time and energy into. This is a future that many think holds the key to how and where the…
When I were a lad and it was all fields round here, I was lucky enough to have an ex-police driver trainer as my driving instructor. Not only did he teach the Highway Code, he also included some good old fashioned practical…
We all know the dangers of smoking to our health and that of others, which is why Jim Hume - the Liberal Democrat MSP for South of Scotland - wants to introduce a complete ban on smoking in cars in Scotland. Hume says his…
When it comes down to it, the only thing keeping you on the road are your car’s tyres. They are such a vital component, yet research shows that two-thirds of drivers don’t even know the minimum legal tread depth permitted.…
Citroen has just marked the 45th anniversary of its quirky Mehari fun car with a bespoke display at its chic design centre in the middle of Paris. While the Mehari may be more beach dunes than Champs-Elysées, it points up…