| One in five cars fail their first MOT 14/05/2012 An analysis of 24.5 million MOT records shows that the most popular fleet cars sold in 2008 have a 20% of failing their first test, according to data held by VOSA. |
Prius 'world's best selling car' according to report 14/05/2012 The Toyota Prius has reportedly achieved leadership in the Global car industry in the first quarter of 2012 with registered 19.8 million vehicles. |
Green Motoring steps up a gear 14/05/2012 Take a stand against fuel duty increases with a visit to GreenFleet’s Arrive ‘N’ Drive on 17 May, where the latest low and zero emission vehicles will be available for test drive. |
| New electric vehicle diploma launched by Renault 14/05/2012 The new work-study based qualification in ‘Electric Vehicle and Electro-mobility’ will be run near Paris. |
Nissan Leaf a massive hit in Norway 14/05/2012 Nissan in Norway has sold 1,000 Nissan Leafs in just six months, taking almost 2% of the total car market in February. |
Electric three wheeler could bring jobs to the West Midlands 14/05/2012 A new three-wheeled electric powered vehicle (EPV) will create new jobs in the West Midlands, say the makers. |
| Awarding excellence, celebrating success The Fleet Safety Forum’s annual Awards programme is sponsored by Arval and rewards organisations that implement innovative and effective road risk management strategies. |
The Lease line of resistance GreenFleet takes a look at the some of the aspects the 2012 budget has affected vehicle leasing, and gets the views of the British Vehicle and Rental Leasing Association chief executive John Lewis |
| Power to the North East people Feedback from the first GreenFleet event to take place in the North East shows that visitors will be much more likely to investigate EVs as a result of attending |
SOS Biodiesel The decision to remove the tax differential must be deferred, according to Tracey O’Keefe, director of the UK Sustainable Biodiesel Alliance, which is co-ordinating the SOS Biodiesel campaign |
| Chocks Away! With its aviation inspired design, Roland Rendell reckons the new Citroën DS5 Hybrid4 is set to make a big noise at the executive end of the fleet market |
| Citroën's plan for van man Collosal GreenFleet reporter Roland Rendell morphs into Van Man to test Citroën’s new facelifted Berlingo, and is mightily impressed with its performance. |
| Heads up for efficiency As well as a road trip to Millbrook, man about town Roland Rendell puts the BMW 520d ED through his weekly routine and finds plenty to smile about. |