Private Transport Archives

7th October 2025

Royal Cars Reflects on the Value of Long-Standing Partnership with B4

Royal Cars, one of Oxfordshire’s most recognised transport providers, has credited its long-standing partnership with B4, the county’s leading business community network, as a...

Business Services Private Transport

5th June 2025

Skyports shares preview of operationally complete vertiport at Bicester Motion

Skyports Infrastructure (“Skyports’’), the leader in vertiport infrastructure for the advanced air mobility (AAM) industry, has reached operational completion of its vertiport at Bicester...

Business Services Private Transport

5th April 2025

Reliable Vehicle Servicing and Repairs with Pete Thirtle

When it comes to maintaining and repairing your vehicle, trust and expertise are paramount. That’s why Pete Thirtle Vehicle Services stands out as one...

Business Services Private Transport

26th November 2024

Pioneering US-based Canoo Inc’s versatile electric vehicle experience arrives at Bicester Motion

Canoo Inc, a US-based company which has created revolutionary multi-purpose platforms and digital ecosystems that are transforming the automotive industry for the entire vehicle...

Business Services Manufacturing Private Transport Public Transport

24th December 2023

Oxford Brookes hosts event looking at the future of autonomous transport

The future of transport and the challenges facing the development of smart, connected and autonomous vehicles was discussed at a two-day event at Oxford...

Conference & Events Education Private Transport Public Transport

17th November 2022

BRAND THE BUS! JACKPOT INCREASED IN HUGE BONUS FOR GOOD CAUSES

The first prize in Oxford Bus Company’s Brand the Bus! 2023 competition has just got even bigger, thanks to a new partnership.

Private Transport Public Transport

16th November 2022

OXFORD BUS COMPANY SCOOP ACCOLADE AT INDUSTRY AWARDS

The Oxford Bus Company has been recognised for its customer facing technology innovations, in a prestigious national industry award.

Private Transport Public Transport

15th November 2022

Oxford Bus Company invests in graduates to inspire the next generation in transport

Glenn De Sousa progressed from graduate trainee to manager inside a year - after getting on-board Oxford Bus Company’s graduate training scheme.

Private Transport Public Transport

1st November 2022

Oxford bus driver hangs up his keys – two million miles after starting his career in 1980

A bus and coach driver who clocked over two million miles during a 42-year career has completed his service on public transport and retired.

Private Transport Public Transport

27th October 2022

SCARY HALLOWEEN GHOST TOURS REVEAL OXFORD’S SPOOKY SECRETS

Oxford will be full of extra ghostly goings-on in the city at Halloween this year, via public ghost tours.

Private Transport Public Transport

25th October 2022

THAMES TRAVEL ANNOUNCE SECOND PAY RISE THIS YEAR TO HELP COMBAT RISING COST OF LIVING

Thames Travel has awarded its bus drivers and office workers an additional cost of living pay rise, in response to rising inflation.

Private Transport Public Transport

20th October 2022

OXFORD BUS COMPANY SHORTLISTED FOR EXCELLENT CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE ACCOLADE AT INDUSTRY AWARDS

The Oxford Bus Company has been recognised as delivering an excellent customer experience in the prestigious national bus industry award scheme, the UK Bus Awards.

Private Transport Public Transport

18th October 2022

OXFORD BUS COMPANY INCREASE BONUS SCHEME TO ATTRACT DRIVERS

Oxford Bus Company has announced it has enhanced its driver signing-on bonus to boost its on-going recruitment campaign.

Private Transport Public Transport

16th October 2022

OxLEP-backed project major update: Green light for Oxford station and railway transformation following £78.6m funding announcement

The Department for Transport today (17 August) confirmed it has awarded £78.6m to Network Rail to support the redevelopment of Oxford station and railway,...

Business Strategy Leadership Local Government Private Transport Public Transport

14th October 2022

It’s time for change to future-proof Oxford’s Road Network

The scale of change needed to make Oxford’s transport infrastructure work can seem overwhelming.

Private Transport Public Transport Sustainability

30th September 2022

DEADLINE TO ENTER OXFORD BUS COMPANY ‘BRAND THE BUS!’ COMPETITION EXTENDED

Oxford Bus Company has extended its deadline for good causes to enter its Brand the Bus! competition.

Private Transport Public Transport

8th September 2022

OXFORD BUS COMPANY HOST DRIVER RECRUITMENT OPEN DAY AT COWLEY HOUSE

Oxford Bus Company is opening the doors to its depot on Sunday to offer job hunters the opportunity to get a job as a...

Private Transport Public Transport

14th July 2022

Oxford Brookes Racing take home 7 awards from Silverstone

Oxford Brookes Racing (OBR) picked up seven awards from the Formula Student (FS) competition at Silverstone which took place on the weekend of 9-10...

Education Private Transport

4th July 2022

Unipart Logistics and NHS Supply Chain pilot fully electric trucks

The NHS will soon be receiving medical consumable products delivered by a fleet of eight fully electric trucks, as part of the Department for...

Private Transport Sustainability

24th May 2022

The new Toyota Corolla Commercial

Toyota has launched the new Corolla Commercial, the UK and Europe’s first van to use self-charging hybrid electric power.

Private Transport

14th April 2022

Ben Fleetwood’s EV Market April Update: Tax, Benefits & the Company Car – Electric versus Petrol

Really? Do I really need to know this????? It’s a bit early for the old tax and company car story isn’t it? Yes, perhaps...

Accountants - Professional Services Private Transport

9th March 2022

Toyota supports humanitarian efforts to help Ukraine emergency situation

Toyota has started to provide humanitarian assistance to those who are suffering. This includes direct assistance to Toyota’s Ukrainian employees and their families and...

Private Transport Responsible Business

8th March 2022

Ben Fleetwood’s EV Market March Update

“Did you hear the one about the cargo ship carrying 4,000 luxury vehicles sinking in the Atlantic?”

Private Transport Sustainability

3rd March 2022

Toyota launches cross-Channel rail freight service to cut emissions from its logistics operations

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has started transporting new cars by cross-Channel freight train services between its Valenciennes vehicle logistics hub in northern France and...

Private Transport

1st March 2022

DPD welcomes Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone pilot

Leading delivery company DPD has welcomed Britain's first Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) pilot, launched in Oxford, saying it will bring long term benefits to...

Private Transport Public Transport Sustainability

21st January 2022

Five European Companies Selected by Toyota Startup Accelerator Bootcamp to Progress to Proof-of-Concept Phase

Five winning startups have been selected from nine finalist companies in the fields of Mobility for All and Sustainability at the second edition of...

Private Transport Sustainability

18th January 2022

Unipart Logistics wins two-year contract extension with Volkswagen Group UK

The Volkswagen Group has signed a two-year contract extension with Unipart Logistics to support their UK and Ireland aftermarket supply chain.

Business Services Private Transport

10th January 2022

Lexus Maintains Momentum with Strong 2021 UK Sales Results

Lexus’s strong response to the challenges presented by the Covid pandemic and supply restrictions experienced throughout the global motor industry helped it maintain both...

Private Transport

10th January 2022

Toyota Electrified Models Power Sales Growth and Record Market Share in 2021

Toyota has posted a strong performance across the board in new vehicle sales in 2021, overcoming trading challenges experienced throughout the motor industry.

Private Transport Sustainability

6th January 2022

Unipart Logistics provides customer service solutions to Jaguar Land Rover in US and Canada

Unipart Logistics is providing Customer Service solutions across Jaguar Land Rover’s North American Aftermarket, following the award of a new three-year contract that sees...

Business Services Private Transport Retail

3rd December 2021

Unipart wins five-year Jaguar Land Rover contract in US

Unipart Logistics has signed a five-year contract to support Jaguar Land Rover’s US expansion in the North East of the country from a new...

Business Services Private Transport

23rd November 2021

The latest wave of electric vehicle chargers coming to county’s car parks

The roll-out of hundreds of electric vehicle (EV) charging points in council-owned car parks in Oxfordshire has begun.

Education Private Transport Public Transport Sustainability

18th November 2021

EV charging hubs for Oxfordshire receive £1.2m funding from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles

Bicester based Charge Point Operator; EZ Charge have announced that a funding agreement for a £1.2m investment into the Park and Charge Oxfordshire project...

Local Government Private Transport Sustainability

18th November 2021

New guide will help developers improve quality of life for Oxfordshire people

A new guide that helps developers building new homes and streets in Oxfordshire do so while at the same time improving the quality of...

Community Building Private Transport Public Transport Residential Property

18th November 2021

Share your views on the e-scooters trial

Survey is open from 16 November to 15 December 2021.

Private Transport Sustainability Tech Technology

18th November 2021

Have your say on Oxford city cycle lanes plans

People are being asked to give their views on proposals for direct cycle lanes on main roads in and out of Oxford, known as...

Health Private Transport Recruitment Sustainability

11th November 2021

Online-Only car auction record broken by collecting cars platform

A global online marketplace founded by a British car dealer has just broken the online-only world record for a car auction, selling a McLaren...

Private Transport

9th November 2021

Ford’s Autumn Stories

Future technology stories. Behind-the-scenes stories. All-new vehicle stories. Stories to excite, surprise and inspire. Ford's a big place with lots of amazing things happening,...

Leisure Private Transport

4th November 2021

10 European Finalists Selected at Toyota Startup Accelerator Day

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has selected the 10 most innovative startups from more than 100 applications from 42 countries as finalists in the Toyota...

Private Transport Tech Technology

3rd November 2021

School transport provider celebrates litany of successes one year on

Kura, a leading transport technology provider offering safer, greener and smarter travel for education and businesses, is celebrating a host of achievements over the...

Education Private Transport

2nd November 2021

Fleet Podcasts: Real insights into the hazards of driving for work

The distractions of hands-free phone use, managing a grey fleet of 5000 plus complex other transport needs, and the rights and wrongs of van...

Health & Safety Private Transport Public Transport

2nd November 2021

Rimac and Bugatti begin operating under new company

Today, Rimac Automobili officially joins forces with Bugatti Automobiles under the recently announced company, Bugatti Rimac d.o.o. The new company sees two automotive powerhouses...

Private Transport

28th October 2021

Ongoing new car supply challenges in 2021 could cost aftersales sector another £300 million in lost revenue

Latest SMMT new car registration figures have shown a significant decline in new car sales so far in 2021, leaving franchised dealers to face...

Local Government Private Transport

8th October 2021

Toyota Tips for Making your Fuel Go Further

The fuel supply issues that have affected large parts of the country have focused motorists’ minds on making the most out of every tankful....

Private Transport

7th October 2021

Government changes to Workplace Charging Scheme from 2022

Last week, the Office of Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV) confirmed that the Workplace Charging Scheme (WCS) and EV Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) will both change...

Private Transport

1st October 2021

JBR Capital enjoys record business period, lending £100M since 1 March enabling customers to fund their automotive passion

Leading automotive finance provider JBR Capital has enjoyed its most successful business period to date. Driven by the post-pandemic pent-up demand for high-end vehicles,...

Finance Private Transport

1st October 2021

Meet MINI’s marvellous mates

After starting off a year-long partnership with Longleat, our 10 animal print MINI Countryman are still hard at work.

Manufacturing Private Transport

1st October 2021

Get to grips with today’s EV financial incentives to fast-track the transition to a carbon free fleet

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...

Private Transport Sustainability

26th August 2021

See supercars in action at Blenheim Palace’s first ever ‘live on the drive’ Salon Privé event

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...

Attractions Private Transport

22nd July 2021

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

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) and ISDI Digital Business School have launched the second edition of the Toyota Startup Accelerator funding programme, calling for entries...

Community Building Education Private Transport

9th July 2021

Toyota (GB) Celebrates 20 Years at its Surrey HQ

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

Manufacturing Private Transport

25th June 2021

New free bike rental hub open at Didcot Parkway

People travelling to and from Didcot Parkway and Milton Park can now travel by free bike and ebike thanks to a rental scheme which...

Health People Private Transport

25th June 2021

New cycling champion is appointed

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

Community Building Health Private Transport Sport

11th June 2021

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

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...

Accountants - Professional Services Private Transport Public Transport

24th May 2021

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

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...

Community Building EDI People Private Transport

21st May 2021

Europe’s most powerful electric vehicle charging hub heading to Oxford as Oxford City Council, Pivot Power, Fastned, Tesla Superchargers & Wenea team up

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,...

Education Local Government Private Transport Public Transport

18th May 2021

Driving in the EU and green cards

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

Insurance Private Transport

13th May 2021

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

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...

Education Private Transport Tech Technology

10th May 2021

Oxford’s workplace parking levy: Share your views

B4 and leading law firm Penningtons Manches Cooper have today launched a short survey to test the sentiment of the Oxford business community around...

Private Transport

7th May 2021

Toyota Announces Much-Reduced On the Road Pricing for New Mirai Fuel Cell Saloon

Toyota has announced prices and specifications for its new zero emission Mirai fuel cell saloon, confirming a 24 per cent reduction in the on-the-road...

Private Transport

21st April 2021

Lexus Derby receives 2021 European Kiwami Award honouring retailer excellence

Lexus Derby is one of 10 Lexus retailers judged to be the best in Europe in the 2021 Kiwami Awards. The honours reward all-round...

Private Transport Retail

26th February 2021

Witney-based car lease company overcomes COVID impact and relaunches as ‘Your E-Car’

When the pandemic hit in March 2020, Red Kite Leasing saw their business impacted very severely. Owner Ben Fleetwood decided to use the opportunity...

Private Transport

11th February 2021

ODS and Oxfordshire County Council awarded joint innovation grant to develop beautifully simple solution for off-street Electric Vehicle charging

ODS, Oxford’s Local Authority Trading Company (LATCO), has won a grant to collaborate with Oxfordshire County Council (OCC) to develop an innovative and cost-effective...

Local Government Private Transport Public Transport

23rd March 2020

Royal Cars Oxford: Helping Our Community

Royal Cars Oxford are pleased to announce that we will providing online shop collections for the over-65’s and anyone in self-isolation within the Oxford...

Business as a Force for Good Private Transport

1st June 2018

We are raising funds for Women v Cancer – by riding all the way to Paris this September!

Would you be able to help us on our mission to raise £3k for these three amazing charities - Breast Cancer Care, Ovarian Cancer Action and Jo’s Cervical...

Charities Private Transport

Sector: Private Transport

Royal Cars Reflects on the Value of Long-Standing Partnership with B4

Skyports shares preview of operationally complete vertiport at Bicester Motion

Reliable Vehicle Servicing and Repairs with Pete Thirtle

Pioneering US-based Canoo Inc’s versatile electric vehicle experience arrives at Bicester Motion

Oxford Brookes hosts event looking at the future of autonomous transport

BRAND THE BUS! JACKPOT INCREASED IN HUGE BONUS FOR GOOD CAUSES

OXFORD BUS COMPANY SCOOP ACCOLADE AT INDUSTRY AWARDS

Oxford Bus Company invests in graduates to inspire the next generation in transport

Oxford bus driver hangs up his keys – two million miles after starting his career in 1980

SCARY HALLOWEEN GHOST TOURS REVEAL OXFORD’S SPOOKY SECRETS

THAMES TRAVEL ANNOUNCE SECOND PAY RISE THIS YEAR TO HELP COMBAT RISING COST OF LIVING

OXFORD BUS COMPANY SHORTLISTED FOR EXCELLENT CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE ACCOLADE AT INDUSTRY AWARDS

OXFORD BUS COMPANY INCREASE BONUS SCHEME TO ATTRACT DRIVERS

OxLEP-backed project major update: Green light for Oxford station and railway transformation following £78.6m funding announcement

It’s time for change to future-proof Oxford’s Road Network

DEADLINE TO ENTER OXFORD BUS COMPANY ‘BRAND THE BUS!’ COMPETITION EXTENDED

OXFORD BUS COMPANY HOST DRIVER RECRUITMENT OPEN DAY AT COWLEY HOUSE

Oxford Brookes Racing take home 7 awards from Silverstone

Unipart Logistics and NHS Supply Chain pilot fully electric trucks

The new Toyota Corolla Commercial

Ben Fleetwood’s EV Market April Update: Tax, Benefits & the Company Car – Electric versus Petrol

Toyota supports humanitarian efforts to help Ukraine emergency situation

Ben Fleetwood’s EV Market March Update

Toyota launches cross-Channel rail freight service to cut emissions from its logistics operations

DPD welcomes Britain’s first Zero Emission Zone pilot

Five European Companies Selected by Toyota Startup Accelerator Bootcamp to Progress to Proof-of-Concept Phase

Unipart Logistics wins two-year contract extension with Volkswagen Group UK

Lexus Maintains Momentum with Strong 2021 UK Sales Results

Toyota Electrified Models Power Sales Growth and Record Market Share in 2021

Unipart Logistics provides customer service solutions to Jaguar Land Rover in US and Canada

Unipart wins five-year Jaguar Land Rover contract in US

The latest wave of electric vehicle chargers coming to county’s car parks

EV charging hubs for Oxfordshire receive £1.2m funding from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles

New guide will help developers improve quality of life for Oxfordshire people

Share your views on the e-scooters trial

Have your say on Oxford city cycle lanes plans

Online-Only car auction record broken by collecting cars platform

Ford’s Autumn Stories

10 European Finalists Selected at Toyota Startup Accelerator Day

School transport provider celebrates litany of successes one year on

Fleet Podcasts: Real insights into the hazards of driving for work

Rimac and Bugatti begin operating under new company

Ongoing new car supply challenges in 2021 could cost aftersales sector another £300 million in lost revenue

Toyota Tips for Making your Fuel Go Further

Government changes to Workplace Charging Scheme from 2022

JBR Capital enjoys record business period, lending £100M since 1 March enabling customers to fund their automotive passion

Meet MINI’s marvellous mates

Get to grips with today’s EV financial incentives to fast-track the transition to a carbon free fleet

See supercars in action at Blenheim Palace’s first ever ‘live on the drive’ Salon Privé event

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

Toyota (GB) Celebrates 20 Years at its Surrey HQ

New free bike rental hub open at Didcot Parkway

New cycling champion is appointed

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

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

Europe’s most powerful electric vehicle charging hub heading to Oxford as Oxford City Council, Pivot Power, Fastned, Tesla Superchargers & Wenea team up

Driving in the EU and green cards

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

Oxford’s workplace parking levy: Share your views

Toyota Announces Much-Reduced On the Road Pricing for New Mirai Fuel Cell Saloon

Lexus Derby receives 2021 European Kiwami Award honouring retailer excellence

Witney-based car lease company overcomes COVID impact and relaunches as ‘Your E-Car’

ODS and Oxfordshire County Council awarded joint innovation grant to develop beautifully simple solution for off-street Electric Vehicle charging

Royal Cars Oxford: Helping Our Community

We are raising funds for Women v Cancer – by riding all the way to Paris this September!

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