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.
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.
UK Electric Car Trial reveals growing driver confidence
Organisers of a study into the use of electric cars in the West Midlands said confidence in the vehicles amongst drivers grew during the 27-month trial.
For the consecutive fifth year, Fiat has recorded the lowest level of CO2 emissions by vehicles sold in Europe in 2011, with an average measurement of just 118.2g/km, some 4.9g/km less than in 2010
The Technology Strategy Board and the Department for Transport are to invest £9.5m to encourage and assist UK road-haulage operators to buy and use low carbon medium and heavy-good vehicles
Northern Ireland Minister's Danny Kennedy and Alex Attwood have launched the infrastructure that will support owners and drivers of electric vehicles in Northern Ireland.
Vauxhall and British Gas strike Ampera charging deal
The Vauxhall Ampera will now be available with a fast-charge kit that reduces its full charging time by around two hours, thanks to an agreement made between Vauxhall and British Gas.
Birmingham is to become home to the first Car2go scheme in the UK, after the Daimler-owned car club subsidiary won a tender from the city’s council to launch a car hire scheme.
