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Private Transport, Sustainability | National

Get to grips with today’s EV financial incentives to fast-track the...

B4 NewsdeskFri 1st Oct 20213 min

Despite fleet average carbon emissions reducing by a record-breaking 11.8% in a single year1, and demand for battery electric, plug-in hybrid and hybrid cars surging ahead2, the electric vehicle (EV) market still has some way to go in facilitating the UK’s Road to zero ambition. In recognition, Government is offering generous financial support to help increase the uptake of EVs, especially in the fleet market. Venson Automotive Solutions puts the spotlight on how to reduce an EV investment to cut a fleet’s carbon footprint.

Education, Local Government, Private Transport, Sustainability | Oxfordshire

Introducing… Richard Dorey of ESOx

B4 NewsdeskThu 23rd Sep 20211 min

Richard Dorey of Energy Solutions Oxford gives an overview of ESOx’s services and how Richard and his colleagues can engage with you to help you reduce your carbon footprint.

Attractions, Private Transport | Oxfordshire

See supercars in action at Blenheim Palace’s first ever ‘live on...

BlenheimThu 26th Aug 20213 min

Blenheim Palace will throw open its gates to give car enthusiasts a rare chance to marvel at more than 1,000 super and hypercars next month.

Private Transport, Sustainability, Technology | Oxfordshire

Introducing….. Ben Fleetwood of Your E-Car

B4 NewsdeskTue 24th Aug 20211 min

Having worked in the automotive industry in both the UK and Canada since 2003, Ben decided to consolidate his industry knowledge to create Red Kite Leasing, now known as Your E-Car, in 2018.

Community Building, Education, Private Transport | National

Toyota Opens Funding Programme for Start-Ups offering Inclusive Mobility and Sustainability...

Toyota GBThu 22nd Jul 20212 min

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) and ISDI Digital Business School have launched the second edition of the Toyota Startup Accelerator funding programme, calling for entries from startups developing innovative solutions for inclusive mobility and sustainability.

Manufacturing, Private Transport | Surrey

Toyota (GB) Celebrates 20 Years at its Surrey HQ

Toyota GBFri 9th Jul 20212 min

It’s been two decades since Toyota (GB) moved into its state-of-the-art headquarters in Burgh Heath, near Epsom in Surrey.

Health, People, Private Transport | Oxfordshire

New free bike rental hub open at Didcot Parkway

B4 NewsdeskFri 25th Jun 20212 min

People travelling to and from Didcot Parkway and Milton Park can now travel by free bike and ebike thanks to a rental scheme which has opened in the new station cycle hub.

Community Building, Health, Private Transport, Sport | Oxfordshire

New cycling champion is appointed

B4 NewsdeskFri 25th Jun 20212 min

He might not own any Lycra, but Oxfordshire’s new cycling champion says he is committed to the benefits of bikes.

Business Parks, Community Building, EDI, Education, Health, Private Transport, Public Transport

Return to the Office

B4 NewsdeskWed 23rd Jun 20211 min

Join Chris Hulme of Influential and guests as they discuss how they each adapted to lockdown and how they see the future of their individual offices looking.

Accountants, Private Transport, Public Transport | Oxfordshire

Can I Claim? Business Travel (Yes It Still Exists!)

Chapman, Robinson & MooreFri 11th Jun 20213 min

As the business world opens up and we start to attend more meetings in person, here’s a reminder of some of the travel expenses we can claim on our tax return.

Community Building, EDI, People, Private Transport | National

Toyota achieves three-star ranking for fifth consecutive year in the best...

Toyota GBMon 24th May 20212 min

Toyota (GB) has been ranked in 31st place in the Large Companies category (200-1,999 employees) of the 2021 Best Companies survey. The company has also ranked second in the Automotive category.

Education, Local Government, Private Transport, Public Transport | Oxfordshire

Europe’s most powerful electric vehicle charging hub heading to Oxford as...

Oxford City CouncilFri 21st May 20219 min

UK-based Pivot Power, part of EDF Renewables, and Oxford City Council have joined up with Fastned, the European electric vehicle (EV) fast charging company, Tesla Superchargers and Wenea, one of the largest EV charging services providers in Europe, to deliver Europe’s most powerful EV charging Superhub in Oxford.

Insurance, Private Transport

Driving in the EU and green cards

B4 NewsdeskTue 18th May 20214 min

With travel abroad beginning to open up once again, it’s worth remembering that the regulations have changed with regards to driving abroad.

Education, Private Transport, Technology | National, Oxfordshire

Toyota to covertly mark more than 100,000 catalytic converters to combat...

Toyota GBThu 13th May 20213 min

Toyota (GB) is spending more than £1 million to covertly mark more than 100,000 parts on older cars which could be the target of catalytic converter theft, to help police arrest and charge criminals. The service is free to owners.

Private Transport | Oxfordshire

Oxford’s workplace parking levy: Share your views

Penningtons Manches CooperMon 10th May 20212 min

B4 and leading law firm Penningtons Manches Cooper have today launched a short survey to test the sentiment of the Oxford business community around plans for a workplace parking levy in the city.

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