RAC Business: Trucks off the road costing businesses more than £7k a year

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/06/30/rac-business-trucks-off-the-road-costing-businesses-more-than-7k-a-year

Nine in 10 hauliers want online CPC and tacho checking

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/06/30/nine-in-10-hauliers-want-online-cpc-and-tacho-checking

AA proposes sale of AA Ireland to funds

The AA is to sell its Irish business to a pair of investment funds.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/06/30/aa-proposes-sale-of-aa-ireland-to-funds

Fix Auto Rochdale opens new Express Repair facility

Fix Auto Rochdale has officially opened its new standalone Express Repair Facility, costing more than £1 million.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/06/30/fix-auto-rochdale-opens-new-express-repair-facility

FCA Fleet launches customer LinkedIn pages

FCA Fleet and Business, the corporate sales arm of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, has launched an account on LinkedIn, ‘FCA Fleet & Business’, to connect even more closely with customers.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/06/30/fca-fleet-launches-customer-linkedin-pages

British public largely unaware of drink driving law

Research conducted by motoring defence firm, M.A.J. Law, has revealed public knowledge and opinions of the laws surrounding drink driving in England and Wales.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/06/30/british-public-largely-unaware-of-drink-driving-law

Reform of LGV test will bring more flexibility

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/06/30/reform-of-lgv-test-will-bring-more-flexibility

Telematics will save Northern Powergrid £140k a year

Northern Powergrid is predicting telematics data will deliver fuel savings of more than £140,000 a year after fitting the technology to almost half its fleet.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/06/30/telematics-will-save-northern-powergrid-140k-a-year

FTA fleet operator audits recognised by Transport for London

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/06/30/fta-fleet-operator-audits-recognised-by-transport-for-london

MPs slam plans for more hard shoulder running

MPs are warning the Government not to proceed with 'all lane running' schemes while major safety concerns exist.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/06/30/mps-slam-plans-for-more-hard-shoulder-running

Decline in road fatalities in Britain shows signs of slow-down

The Government is being urged to take urgent action to drive down road deaths as latest figures show a slowdown in the rate of decline.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jun/Decline-in-road-fatalities-in-Britain-shows-signs-of-slow-down/0434025636

Plans for all-lane running schemes come under fire from MPs

MPs have told the Government it needs to prove that all-lane running schemes do not present road safety risks before proceeding with current plans.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jun/Plans-for-all-lane-running-schemes-come-under-fire-from-MPs/0434025635

Citroën reveals all-new C3

Citroën has taken the wraps off its new five-door C3 supermini, which goes on sale from the end of this year and brings revamped styling and new technologies including an onboard HD camera.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jun/Citroen-reveals-all-new-C3/0434025633

UK car production rises in May but economic stability vital, says SMMT

Car manufacturing in the UK made big gains in May but the industry’s trade body has warned that business certainty is vital for the future.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jun/UK-car-production-rises-in-May-but-economic-stability-vital-says-SMMT/0434025632

London on target to reduce road casualties but concerns remain over motorbike collisions

New figures show that road casualties in London continue to fall but more work is needed to tackle an increase in fatal motorbike collisions.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jun/London-on-target-to-reduce-road-casualties-but-concerns-remain-over-motorbike-collisions/0434025630

New TomTom smart satnavs offer hands-free calling and traffic alerts

TomTom has announced the launch of two new VIA satnav models that connect to drivers’ smartphones to bring hands-free calling plus traffic and speed camera alert features.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jun/New-TomTom-smart-satnavs-offer-hands-free-calling-and-traffic-alerts/0434025621

County Durham Fire Service equips rapid response vehicles with CrossClimate tyres

Vehicles for County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service’s rapid response ‘flexi’ officers are being equipped with Michelin’s CrossClimate tyres to ensure they can respond to any emergency situation.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jun/County-Durham-Fire-Service-equips-rapid-response-vehicles-with-CrossClimate-tyres/0434025614

InHealth set to save £275k under new fleet deal

Leading healthcare provider InHealth has signed up a new vehicle leasing deal to save £275,000 and support plans to treble the number of patients it sees over the next four years.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jun/InHealth-set-to-save-275-pounds-k-under-new-fleet-deal/0434025583

New TomTom smart satnavs double as Bluetooth connected hands-free kits

TomTom has announced the launch of two new VIA satnav models that connect to drivers’ smartphones to bring added connectivity and traffic alert features.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jun/New-TomTom-smart-satnavs-double-as-Bluetooth-connected-hands-free-kits/0434025621

FCA Fleet launches new LinkedIn business pages

FCA Fleet and Business, the corporate sales arm of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in the UK, has launched an account on LinkedIn to provide information on its bespoke solutions for business users.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jun/FCA-Fleet-launches-new-LinkedIn-business-pages/0434025629

Alphabet GB reports invoicing efficiencies following Ebbon Connect consultancy

Alphabet GB says it’s seen a dramatic improvement in the time taken for the validation of its dealer invoices, thanks to work carried out by a new consultancy division set up by software solutions provider, Ebbon-Dacs.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jun/Alphabet-GB-reports-invoicing-efficiencies-following-Ebbon-Connect-consultancy/0434025622

Citroen reveals new C3 with airbumps

Citroen has revealed its new C3 hatchback.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/06/29/citroen-reveals-new-c3-with-airbumps

All-new challenges and vehicle categories for MPG Marathon 2016

This year, the MPG Marathon has undergone the most exciting shift in its history, with a raft of new categories and competitions to reflect the ever wider range of vehicles and technologies available, and the huge increase in consumer and fleet interest in real world fuel economy.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jun/All-new-challenges-and-vehicle-categories-for-MPG-Marathon-2016/0434025620

First Drive: Alfa Romeo Giulia

Can Alfa Romeo emerge from the shadow of the German premium brands? Matt Robinson finds out.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jun/First-Drive-Alfa-Romeo-Giulia/0434025439

Pricing and specification revealed for Audi Q2 SUV

Audi has announced pricing and specification details for its new Q2 compact SUV, which is available to order from August priced from £20,230.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jun/Pricing-and-specification-revealed-for-Audi-Q2-SUV/0434025619

Access to single market critical to continued UK car industry growth, says SMMT

The success of the UK car industry has been aided by unrestricted access to the single market, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) as it reports record turnover.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jun/Access-to-single-market-critical-to-continued-UK-car-industry-growth-says-SMMT/0434025618

Continued UK car industry growth dependent on access to single market, says SMMT

The success of the UK car industry has been aided by unrestricted access to the single market, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) as it reports record turnover.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jun/Continued-UK-car-industry-growth-dependent-on-access-to-single-market-says-SMMT/0434025618

Toyota and Lexus to recall nearly 73,000 UK cars

Toyota and Lexus are set to recall 72,885 Prius, Auris and CT200h models in the UK.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/06/29/toyota-and-lexus-to-recall-nearly-73-000-uk-cars

Toyota and Lexus to recall 72,885 cars in UK

Toyota and Lexus are to recall 72,885 UK-registered Prius, Auris and Lexus CT 200h models due to two issues.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jun/Toyota-and-Lexus-to-recall-72885-cars-in-UK/0434025617

Latest reduction in road casualties shows Scottish Government on track for 2020 target

Road casualty figures published today (29 June) give a clear indication the Scottish Government is on track to meet its 2020 casualty reduction targets.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jun/Latest-reduction-in-road-casualties-shows-Scottish-Government-on-track-for-2020-target/0434025616

Andy Allen to lead BP Fuel Cards

Andy Allen has been appointed as head of BP Fuel Cards, following more than a decade at BP.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/06/29/andy-allen-to-lead-bp-fuel-cards

Fleet Assist launches new courtesy car programme to independent garages

Fleet Assist launched its new courtesy car programme to independent garages at its biennial open day.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jun/Fleet-Assist-launches-new-courtesy-car-programme-to-independent-garages/0434025615

BT fined £8,000 for dangerous and disruptive London roadworks

Transport for London (TfL) has prosecuted BT as part of its roadworks standards enforcement programme.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/06/29/bt-fined-8-000-for-dangerous-and-disruptive-london-roadworks

New Audi Q2 compact SUV on sale from £20,230

Audi's new Q2 compact SUV will go on sale from £20,230 when order books open in August.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/06/29/new-audi-q2-compact-suv-on-sale-from-20-230

TomTom Webfleet to be available on European Peugeot, DS and Citroen cars

TomTom's Webfleet telematics management system will soon be available on connected Peugeot, Citroen and DS cars in Europe.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/06/29/tomtom-webfleet-to-be-available-on-european-peugeot-ds-and-citroen-cars

Third of transport professionals still unsure about autonomous vehicles

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/06/29/third-of-transport-professionals-still-unsure-about-autonomous-vehicles

Fleet Assist launches courtesy car scheme for independent garages

Fleet Assist launched its new courtesy car programme to independent service outlets at its biennial open day.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/06/29/fleet-assist-launches-courtesy-car-scheme-for-independent-garages

Metrocab debuts in-cab entertainment and office communications technology

The makers of the Metrocab black cab have unveiled two new innovations that will benefit travellers in the Capital.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jun/Metrocab-debuts-in-cab-entertainment-and-office-communications-technology/0434025604

Carmakers report £71.6bn turnover, but stress EU deal crucial to success

The UK automotive industry turned over a record £71.6bn last year – up 7.3% on 2014 – and now employs 814,000 people, with 17,000 new jobs created in 2015.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/06/28/carmakers-report-716bn-turnover-but-stress-eu-deal-crucial-to-success

Fire Service ‘boosts mobility’ with Michelin tyres

County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service is fitting Michelin’s Cross Climate tyre to its specialist officers’ cars.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/06/28/fire-service-boosts-mobility-with-michelin-tyres

Pendragon Vehicle Management strikes fleet deal with Xylem Water Solutions

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/06/28/pendragon-vehicle-management-strikes-fleet-deal-with-xylem-water-solutions

Addison Lee buys Tristar to give it global presence

Tristar Worldwide has been acquired by Addison Lee to give the private hire company an international footprint and take its service to the “next level”.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/06/28/addison-lee-buys-tristar-to-give-it-global-presence

Fall in Brent crude softens Brexit impact on pump prices

Forecasts of increases in fuel pump prices have been revised downwards helped by a drop in oil barrel prices.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jun/Fall-in-Brent-crude-softens-Brexit-impact-on-pump-prices/0434025608

Andy Allen put in driving seat at BP Fuel Cards

Andy Allen has been appointed to head up BP Fuel Cards after more than a decade at BP.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jun/Andy-Allen-put-in-driving-seat-at-BP-Fuel-Cards/0434025605

First Drive: Audi A3

A subtle update for Audi’s best-seller, but that’s all it needed, says Alex Grant.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jun/First-Drive-Audi-A3/0434025436

Hyundai Tucson gains 129g/km 1.7-litre diesel with seven-speed DCT

Hyundai’s Tucson compact SUV is now being offered with a fifth powertrain option, combining a high-powered 139bhp diesel with a seven-speed double clutch transmission (7DCT) and two-wheel drive.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jun/Hyundai-Tucson-gains-129g-km-1-7-litre-diesel-with-seven-speed-DCT/0434025606

Partnership to create EV optimisation and navigation solution for fleets

Route optimisation specialist Route Monkey has partnered with global GPS navigation expert Sygic to develop an electric vehicle optimisation and navigation solution for fleets.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jun/Partnership-to-create-EV-optimisation-and-navigation-solution-for-fleets/0434025603

Concerns over apprenticeship levy plans

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/06/28/concerns-over-apprenticeship-levy-plans

Mitsubishi teases PHEV SUV concept prior to Paris debut

Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has issued a teaser image of its ‘Ground Tourer Concept’ SUV, which debuts at the Paris Motor Show this autumn.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jun/Mitsubishi-teases-PHEV-SUV-concept-prior-to-Paris-debut/0434025602

Families play key role in helping drivers select company cars, finds research

Drivers’ company car choices are influenced by both partners and children, new research has found.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jun/Families-play-key-role-in-helping-drivers-select-company-cars-finds-research/0434025596

Infiniti plans to double UK sales

Infiniti has ambitious plans to double its sales volume this year, and new country director, Barry Beeston, believes fleet sales will be key to that growth.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/06/28/infiniti-plans-to-double-uk-sales

Route Monkey partnership to provide electric vehicle routing system

Route Monkey has signed a partnership agreement with global GPS navigation expert Sygic to jointly develop a fully integrated optimisation and navigation platform for electric vehicles (EVs).

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/06/28/route-monkey-partnership-to-provide-electric-vehicle-routing-system

Charging network key to increasing EV residuals, says Glass's

A much larger electric vehicle charging infrastructure is one of the main developments required if electric vehicle residual values are to become competitive with petrol and diesel, says Glass's.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2016/06/28/charging-network-key-to-increasing-ev-residuals-says-glass-s

TCH Leasing launches TCH Clarity telematics system

TCH Leasing has launched its TCH Clarity telematics service.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/06/28/tch-leasing-launches-tch-clarity-telematics-system

Two-thirds of fleet drivers have green light for hands-free calls

Many company car drivers are free to use a hands-free phone while driving, despite mounting evidence suggesting their use is dangerously distracting.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/06/28/two-thirds-of-fleet-drivers-have-green-light-for-hands-free-calls

Partners and family have key role in choosing company car

The husbands, wives and children of Britain’s company car drivers are heavily involved in choosing a company car.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/06/28/partners-and-family-have-key-role-in-choosing-company-car

Keith Child leaves Isuzu Truck

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/06/28/keith-child-leaves-isuzu-truck

Red tape and costs to improve air quality ‘must be minimised’

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/06/28/red-tape-and-costs-to-improve-air-quality-must-be-minimised

Road safety must not be compromised by Brexit, says Brake

The UK’s exit from the European Union must not impact on road safety, according to Brake, which is highlighting the need to make sure life-saving regulations and standards are not just maintained but improved upon.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jun/Road-safety-must-not-be-compromised-by-Brexit-says-Brake/0434025601

Parents of London teenagers trapped by Kent tide raise £5k for RNLI

The parents of a group of teenagers, who were saved after being trapped by rising coastal tides, have raised money to thank their rescuers.

The 34 youngsters and two adults from Ahvas Yisroel Community Centre in Stamford Hill, London, became stuck in an area in Kent prone to rock falls.
An RNLI helicopter and three lifeboats rescued them on Monday evening.
The parents have now raised £5,000 and said they would continue to raise funds for the rescue charity.
Mark Finnis, coxswain of Dover RNLI, said the group had passed "nine warning signs" deterring them from the walk.
The teenagers had to use their mobile phones to shine lights so the lifeguards could find them.

Read more: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-36483159