Toyota offers zingy Aygo X Crossover with hybrid power

Toyota offers zingy Aygo X Crossover with hybrid power

John Sootheran

Toyota has revealed its most advanced Aygo X yet – and for the first time, it’s going hybrid. Set to hit UK roads by the end of 2025, the new...

Toyota offers zingy Aygo X Crossover with hybrid power

John Sootheran

Toyota has revealed its most advanced Aygo X yet – and for the first time, it’s going hybrid. Set to hit UK roads by the end of 2025, the new...

New Car Review: BYD Dolphin Surf

New Car Review: BYD Dolphin Surf

John Sootheran

The BYD Dolphin Surf is an affordable electric hatchback that slots between the city-focused Dacia Spring and more refined options like the Renault 5 or Citroën ë-C3. It’s larger than...

New Car Review: BYD Dolphin Surf

John Sootheran

The BYD Dolphin Surf is an affordable electric hatchback that slots between the city-focused Dacia Spring and more refined options like the Renault 5 or Citroën ë-C3. It’s larger than...

87% of professional drivers have driven tired

87% of professional drivers have driven tired

John Sootheran

A Uswitch survey has found that 87% of professional drivers in the UK admit to driving while tired, despite 94% understanding the dangers, such as slower reaction times and impaired...

87% of professional drivers have driven tired

John Sootheran

A Uswitch survey has found that 87% of professional drivers in the UK admit to driving while tired, despite 94% understanding the dangers, such as slower reaction times and impaired...

Company drivers missing out on First-Aid training – employers risk prosecution

Company drivers missing out on First-Aid training – employers risk prosecution

John Sootheran

A new campaign warns that employers may face legal action if they fail to provide first aid training for staff who drive for work. The Driving Down Inequality initiative by...

Company drivers missing out on First-Aid training – employers risk prosecution

John Sootheran

A new campaign warns that employers may face legal action if they fail to provide first aid training for staff who drive for work. The Driving Down Inequality initiative by...

Hidden diabetes risk among commercial drivers

Hidden diabetes risk among commercial drivers

John Sootheran

A new report has raised alarm over a growing diabetes risk among commercial drivers, warning of serious implications for road safety and supply chain stability. Titled Hiding in Plain Sight:...

Hidden diabetes risk among commercial drivers

John Sootheran

A new report has raised alarm over a growing diabetes risk among commercial drivers, warning of serious implications for road safety and supply chain stability. Titled Hiding in Plain Sight:...

Haulier adds 24 Electric HGVs to fleet in sustainability push

Haulier adds 24 Electric HGVs to fleet in sustainability push

John Sootheran

Haulage firm, Wincanton, is adding 24 electric HGVs to its fleet this summer as part of its commitment to cutting emissions from heavy logistics. Supplied by DAF, Volvo and Renault,...

Haulier adds 24 Electric HGVs to fleet in sustainability push

John Sootheran

Haulage firm, Wincanton, is adding 24 electric HGVs to its fleet this summer as part of its commitment to cutting emissions from heavy logistics. Supplied by DAF, Volvo and Renault,...

Warrantywise names UK's most-reliable superminis

Warrantywise names UK's most-reliable superminis

John Sootheran

Warrantywise has published its latest Reliability Index, revealing the most dependable used superminis in the UK. Topping the list are the Toyota Aygo and Suzuki Swift, each scoring 88.6 out...

Warrantywise names UK's most-reliable superminis

John Sootheran

Warrantywise has published its latest Reliability Index, revealing the most dependable used superminis in the UK. Topping the list are the Toyota Aygo and Suzuki Swift, each scoring 88.6 out...

'Fleet Driver of the Year' wins £10,000, thanks to Lightfoot

'Fleet Driver of the Year' wins £10,000, thanks to Lightfoot

John Sootheran

Pearce Crossley, a field engineer at Dalkia UK (Facilities), has been crowned Lightfoot’s Fleet Driver of the Year, taking home a record £10,000 cash prize – the largest ever awarded...

'Fleet Driver of the Year' wins £10,000, thanks to Lightfoot

John Sootheran

Pearce Crossley, a field engineer at Dalkia UK (Facilities), has been crowned Lightfoot’s Fleet Driver of the Year, taking home a record £10,000 cash prize – the largest ever awarded...

Used-EV prices drop below ICE equivalents

Used-EV prices drop below ICE equivalents

John Sootheran

Used electric vehicle prices have now dipped below those of comparable petrol and diesel cars, as demand patterns shift across the used car market. According to Auto Trader, demand for...

Used-EV prices drop below ICE equivalents

John Sootheran

Used electric vehicle prices have now dipped below those of comparable petrol and diesel cars, as demand patterns shift across the used car market. According to Auto Trader, demand for...

Union halts Asda's driver-facing-cameras plans

Union halts Asda's driver-facing-cameras plans

John Sootheran

Asda, the supermarket chain, has 'indefinitely halted' its plans to install driver-facing cameras in its delivery vans following strong objections from the GMB union. The supermarket had intended to use...

Union halts Asda's driver-facing-cameras plans

John Sootheran

Asda, the supermarket chain, has 'indefinitely halted' its plans to install driver-facing cameras in its delivery vans following strong objections from the GMB union. The supermarket had intended to use...

Where the ZEV are we now?

Where the ZEV are we now?

John Sootheran

The UK Government has reaffirmed its plan to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, while allowing hybrid vehicles to remain on sale until 2035. This...

Where the ZEV are we now?

John Sootheran

The UK Government has reaffirmed its plan to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars by 2030, while allowing hybrid vehicles to remain on sale until 2035. This...

Government failing its own electric fleet commitment

Government failing its own electric fleet commitment

John Sootheran

Only 15% of vehicles in the central Government fleet are fully electric, falling well short of its own electrification targets, according to new figures. While 22% of its cars are...

Government failing its own electric fleet commitment

John Sootheran

Only 15% of vehicles in the central Government fleet are fully electric, falling well short of its own electrification targets, according to new figures. While 22% of its cars are...