Pothole problem ‘getting worse’, says RAC

New statistical analysis of the RAC’s pothole-related call-outs provides strong evidence the quality of Britain’s roads has deteriorated substantially.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/29/pothole-problem-getting-worse-says-rac

Fleet rebrands: how to ensure a livery programme is successful

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/07/29/fleet-rebrands-how-to-ensure-a-livery-programme-is-successful

Thatcham issues voluntary code of conduct for ADAS recalibration

Thatcham Research has issued a voluntary code of practice to provide guidance on the recalibration of safety technology during the replacement of windscreens.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/29/thatcham-issues-voluntary-code-of-conduct-for-adas-recalibration

Danwood Group cuts fuel bill by 14% with TMC-Barclaycard product

Danwood Group has reduced its fuel costs by 13.8%, on top of fluctuations in pump prices, after introducing a TMC and Barclaycard product.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/29/danwood-group-cuts-fuel-bill-by-14-with-tmc-barclaycard-product

Amey outsources management of its 8,500 vehicles to Hitachi

Amey has outsourced the management of its fleet of more than 8,500 vehicles and specialist assets to Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions in a six-year agreement.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2016/07/29/amey-outsources-management-of-its-8-500-vehicles-to-hitachi

Loomis extends existing Mercedes-Benz Service Contracts

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2016/07/29/loomis-extends-existing-mercedes-benz-service-contracts

Road deaths for young drivers likely to increase during summer

Research shows that worldwide, car crashes are the leading cause of death among young people, with a higher proportion dying on the roads during the summer.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/07/29/road-deaths-for-young-drivers-likely-to-increase-during-summer

Nissan grows UK fleet team with key appointments

Nissan Motor (GB) has made a series of key appointments and structural changes within its corporate sales team.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/07/29/nissan-uk-grows-fleet-team-with-key-appointments

PJM Group shortlisted for Lloyds Bank National Business Awards

PJM Group has been shortlisted for the Innovation Award for the 2016 Lloyds Bank National Business Awards.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/29/pjm-group-shortlisted-for-lloyds-bank-national-business-awards

Steel supplier Shawston signs full-service contract hire deal with Asset Alliance

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2016/07/29/steel-supplier-shawston-signs-full-service-contract-hire-deal-with-asset-alliance

Urgent action is needed to address driver shortage, say MPs

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/07/29/urgent-action-is-needed-to-address-driver-shortage-say-mps

Volkswagen reveals all-new Crafter

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/07/28/volkswagen-reveals-all-new-crafter

Thousands check their company car tax online

More than 100,000 people have used a HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) online service, to ensure that their car benefit and car fuel benefit is correct.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/28/thousands-check-their-company-car-tax-online

British drivers heading into France face more delays, warns AA

British drivers heading into France face more potential delays over the next two weekends, the AA has warned.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/28/british-drivers-heading-into-france-face-more-delays-warns-aa

Car thefts in London are increasing as thieves adapt to modern security systems

According to the latest Home Office Report, the Metropolitan Police has seen the first rise in vehicle thefts in 20 years.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/07/28/car-thefts-in-london-are-increasing-as-thieves-adapt-to-modern-security-systems

TIP Trailer Services opts for Renault Master

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/07/28/tip-trailer-services-opts-for-renault-master

Conversion market grows alongside new van registrations

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/07/28/conversion-market-grows-alongside-new-van-registrations

Smart reveals revised UK range from £11,125

Smart has revealed the latest updates to its range, including a new Brabus sport model priced from £13,810.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/07/28/smart-reveals-revised-uk-range-from-11-125

BVRLA publishes new vehicle funding guide

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has published a new Guide to Vehicle Funding to help businesses choose the right solution.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2016/07/28/bvrla-publishes-new-vehicle-funding-guide

Car & Commercial Vehicle Services appoints new operations director

Oldham-based Car & Commercial Vehicle Services (C&C) has appointed Mark Newnes as operations director as part of its growth plans.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/28/car-and-commercial-vehicle-services-appoints-new-operations-director

Fleet management software can reduce fleet operators' admin burden, says Jaama

Fleet management software systems significantly reduce the amount of time decision-makers spend on administration tasks relating to vehicles and their drivers.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/28/fleet-management-software-can-reduce-fleet-operators-admin-burden

Fleet operators could face ‘legislation nightmare’ over van and truck weight categorisation

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/07/28/fleet-operators-could-face-legislation-nightmare-over-van-and-truck-weight-categorisation

Myths steering business towards £1bn fleet losses, says Energy Saving Trust

Hundreds of thousands of English businesses could be wasting £1 billion every year simply because of misconceptions about how to reduce fuel costs.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/28/myths-steering-business-towards-1bn-fleet-losses-says-energy-saving-trust

UK diesel prices top EU league table despite sterling slump

Despite the slump in the value of the pound against the euro, the UK still heads the EU league table of diesel prices, reports the RAC Foundation.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/28/uk-diesel-prices-top-eu-league-table-despite-sterling-slump

Find out what Brexit means for road transport sector

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/07/27/find-out-what-brexit-means-for-road-transport-sector

Citroen adds sporty looking new Furio to C1 range

Citroen is extending its C1 city car range with the introduction of a new C1 Furio, offering young drivers an affordable, sporty looking car.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/07/27/citroen-adds-sporty-looking-new-furio-to-c1-range

Watchdog calls for improvement to roadside facilities

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/07/27/watchdog-calls-for-improvement-to-roadside-facilities

SUV popularity could mean fleets struggle to hit costs and CO2 targets, says Chevin

The growing popularity of SUVs means that fleets could increasingly struggle to hit cost and emissions targets, says Chevin Fleet Solutions.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/27/suv-popularity-could-mean-fleets-struggle-to-hit-costs-and-co2-targets

SME businesses lead take-up of Ogilvie Fleet’s salary sacrifice car solution

Demand from SMEs to offer their employees an increasing range of flexible benefits has underpinned demand for Ogilvie Fleet’s salary sacrifice car solution.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/07/27/sme-businesses-lead-take-up-of-ogilvie-fleet-s-salary-sacrifice-car-solution

Aston Barclay appoints David Case to new digital role

Aston Barclay has appointed David Case as group systems manager in a role aimed at allowing the group to streamline the future development of digital services.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/27/aston-barclay-creates

TomTom Telematics links with Sage for accounting and expenses

TomTom Telematics is to collaborate with Sage for integration within its cloud accounting software.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/27/tomtom-telematics-links-with-sage-for-accounting-and-expenses

Addison Lee’s courier fleet making more than 20,000 deliveries each week

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/07/27/addison-lee-s-courier-fleet-making-more-than-20-000-deliveries-each-week

Teletrac Navman launches fleet compliance checklist

Teletrac Navman are launching a campaign calling on UK fleet operators to check whether their fleets are legally compliant.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/27/teletrac-navman-launches-fleet-compliance-checklist

AMT Group appoints Mark Bennett as business development manager

AMT Group has appointed Mark Bennett as business development manager across its vehicle rental, contract hire and specialist car sales divisions in the north.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2016/07/27/amt-group-appoints-mark-bennett-as-business-development-manager

Demand for Fleet Assist courtesy car programme grows

Independent service outlets are increasingly turning to Fleet Assist’s recently launched courtesy car programme to meet corporate demand for loan vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/07/27/demand-for-fleet-assist-courtesy-car-programme-grows

Venson achieves Van Excellence renewal

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/07/27/venson-achieves-van-excellence-renewal

Nottingham businesses turn to car clubs to counter Workplace Parking Levy

Businesses in Nottingham are driving a sharp increase in car club usage in the city, a year after the introduction of Enterprise Car Club bays.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/27/nottingham-businesses-turn-to-car-clubs-as-workplace-parking-levy-reduces-congestion

RAC vehicle data checks now cover vans

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/07/27/rac-vehicle-data-checks-now-cover-vans

Apprenticeship provider rebrands fleet with 50 new Minis from Total Motion

Positive Outcomes, an apprenticeship provider, has taken delivery of a fleet of new Minis as part of their 20 years in business celebrations.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/07/26/apprenticeship-provider-rebrands-fleet-with-50-new-minis-from-total-motion

New Rygor dealership in Gloucester approaches opening

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/07/26/new-rygor-dealership-in-gloucester-approaches-opening

Fleet Manager's Friend partners with RoSPA to spread safety message

Fleet Manager's Friend is partnering with The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents to spread the message of work-related road risk management.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/26/fleet-manager-s-friend-partners-with-rospa-to-spread-safety-message

West Sussex fire chiefs take on first 6x6 Mercedes Sprinter

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/07/26/west-sussex-fire-chiefs-take-on-first-6x6-mercedes-sprinter

RED Driving School to switch instructor cars to Mini

RED Driving School is to switch the majority of its instruction cars to the Mini Cooper D 5-door Hatch.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/07/26/red-driving-school-to-switch-instructor-cars-to-mini

Cogent Breeding becomes Driving for Better Business business champion

Safe driving policies implemented by Cogent Breeding have seen it join the Driving for Better Business campaign as a business champion.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/26/cogent-breeding-becomes-driving-for-better-business-business-champion

Windsor Vehicle Leasing launches multi-car test drive event

Windsor based car leasing business, WVL, has launched its 'Test Drive Your Best Drive' initiative.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/07/26/windsor-vehicle-leasing-launches-multi-car-test-drive-event

Exhibitors urged to book for Fleet Management Live as stand space nears capacity

Exhibitor space is fast running out at the UK’s largest fleet show - Fleet Management Live - which is expected to attract around 1,500 corporate decision-making visitors.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/25/exhibitors-urged-to-book-for-fleet-management-live-as-stand-space-nears-capacity

Autonomous technology need not mean ‘driverless’ says JLR

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) believes the popular view of autonomous cars as ‘driverless’ is wrong.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/07/25/autonomous-technology-need-not-mean-driverless-says-jlr

August sees final print edition of Glass's Guide

The final print edition of Glass's Guide will come off the presses next month after 83 years of continuous publication interrupted only by the Second World War.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/25/august-sees-final-print-edition-of-glass-s-guide

Lease car drivers could fall foul of the law when travelling abroad

Half of drivers in a recent survey admitted they had been penalised for at least one traffic offence whilst travelling abroad.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/25/lease-car-drivers-could-fall-foul-of-the-law-when-travelling-abroad

Half of drivers concerned at impact of Brexit

Half of drivers are concerned how Britain’s exit from the EU may affect their motoring, according to an AA Populus poll of almost 20,000 drivers.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/07/25/half-of-drivers-concerned-at-impact-of-brexit-on-motoring-says-aa

BCA makes key appointments to UK auction network management team

BCA has strengthened its national auction network with a number of key appointments.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/07/25/bca-makes-key-appointments-to-uk-auction-network-management-team

Autogas to trial LPG taxi in London

Autogas is shortly to commence a trial in London of a traditional black London taxi running on LPG.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/25/autogas-to-trial-lpg-taxi-trial-in-london

Black becomes colour of choice for motorists, says Cap HPI

Black is the new white for car colour according to latest data produced by automotive experts, Cap HPI.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/25/black-becomes-colour-of-choice-for-motorists

Iveco offers specialist tridem conversion for Stralis

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/07/25/iveco-offers-specialist-tridem-conversion-for-stralis

Masternaut Connect gets new fuel management module

Masternaut has launched Fuel, a module which enables fleets and SMEs to improve fuel spend compliance and cut vehicle fuel costs.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/07/25/masternaut-connect-gets-new-fuel-management-module

BMW introduces plug-in hybrid technology to 7-Series model

BMW has launched the new BMW 740e and 740Le xDrive plug-in hybrid models.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/07/25/bmw-introduces-plug-in-hybrid-technology-to-7-series-model

Mercedes-Benz announces UK pricing and specification for new E-Class Estate

The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate is now available to order, priced from £37,935 for the E 220 d SE and £40,430 for the E 220 d AMG Line.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/07/25/mercedes-benz-announces-uk-pricing-and-specification-for-new-e-class-estate

Venson claims salary sacrifice could help reduce grey fleet mileage

Venson Automotive Solutions has supported the BVRLA's call for grey fleet best practice guidance and highlights salary sacrifice schemes as a possible solution.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/25/venson-claims-salary-sacrifice-could-help-reduce-grey-fleet-mileage

Companies hope to drive uptake of EVs as fleet attitudes remain static

Public attitudes towards plug-in cars and vans have remained virtually unchanged over the past two years, new research suggests.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/25/companies-hope-to-drive-uptake-of-electric-vehicles-as-research-shows-fleet-attitudes-remain-static

Fraikin expands Lyreco contract by more than 80%

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/07/25/fraikin-expands-lyreco-contract-by-more-than-80

British Gas see benefits of Michelin Cross-Climate tyres after year of fitment

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/07/25/british-gas-see-benefits-of-michelin-cross-climate-tyres-after-year-of-fitment

Tusker to offer both franchised and independent SMR options

Tusker wants to offer fleets a choice between franchised dealers and independents for servicing, maintenance and repair (SMR).

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2016/07/25/tusker-to-offer-both-franchised-and-independent-smr-options

London Reclaimed Brick Merchants adds Renault Trucks for its fleet

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/07/22/london-reclaimed-brick-merchants-adds-renault-trucks-for-its-fleet

Low Cost Vans hires on back of successful TV show

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/07/22/low-cost-vans-hires-on-back-of-successful-tv-show

Auto Windscreens rapid response scooter takes to the road for dashcam installations

A new Auto Windscreens rapid response scooter took to London’s roads this month and is being used to serve customers requiring in-vehicle camera installations.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/22/auto-windscreens-rapid-response-scooter-takes-to-the-road-for-dashcam-installations

DPF Clean Team develops new technology to identify cracked filters

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/07/22/dpf-clean-team-develops-new-technology-to-identify-cracked-filters

Rising van market requires focus on safety

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/07/22/rising-van-market-requires-focus-on-safety

Sigmavision wins Tyresafe Innovation and Technology Award

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/07/22/sigmavision-wins-tyresafe-innovation-and-technology-award

AMT Group strengthens marketing team with fourth appointment

Yorkshire-based vehicle solutions group AMT has appointed Anjana Athanikar as social media executive.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/22/amt-group-strengthens-marketing-team-with-fourth-appointment

New fleet bosses face tough challenges following Brexit vote

A number of top fleet operations roles at car manufacturers are welcoming new recruits this summer.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/22/new-fleet-bosses-face-tough-challenges-following-brexit-vote

New Alex Original refrigeration units available

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/07/22/new-alex-original-refrigeration-units-available

Europcar Labs invests in Wanderio mobility app

Europcar has made a minority investment in Wanderio, a travel comparison platform.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/22/europcar-labs-invests-in-wanderio-mobility-app

Continental develops ultra-efficient tyre for Volvo Concept Truck

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/07/22/continental-develops-ultra-efficient-tyre-for-volvo-concept-truck

New Ateca delivers best ever residual values for a Seat

The new Ateca SUV has delivered the best ever residual value forecast for a Seat already – up to 59% after three years/60,000 miles.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/07/21/new-ateca-delivers-best-ever-residual-values-for-a-seat

Warning on defleeted car app security

Concerns over control of connected vehicles, following handover

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/07/21/warning-on-defleeted-car-app-security

Nine out of 10 companies fail to take total cost of ownership of vehicles into account

Only one in 10 companies (11%) take total cost of ownership into account when procuring vehicles, according to research from Fleet Operations.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/21/nine-out-of-10-companies-fail-to-take-total-cost-of-ownership-into-account-when-procuring-vehicles

Europcar is the first hire company to offer the Infiniti Q30

Europcar has joined forces with Infiniti to bring the new premium Q30 to drivers in selected markets in Europe.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/07/21/europcar-is-the-first-hire-company-to-offer-the-infiniti-q30

Seven new service centres for Infiniti

Infiniti is adding seven new centres to its authorised repairter network.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/07/21/seven-new-service-centres-for-infiniti

FTA welcomes EU low-emission strategy

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/07/21/fta-welcomes-eu-low-emission-strategy

Chargemaster partners with Mitsubishi to offer discounted Homecharge units to Outlander PHEV owners

New and existing drivers of the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, can now have a Chargemaster Homecharge unit supplied and fully installed from only £149.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/07/21/chargemaster-partners-with-mitsubishi-to-offer-discounted-homecharge-units-to-outlander-phev-owners

Hoyer Petrolog to provide bulk fuel transport and logistics services to BP

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/07/21/hoyer-petrolog-to-provide-bulk-fuel-transport-and-logistics-services-to-bp

Insurers 'unprepared' for driverless vehicle disruption, says KPMG report

The majority of insurers are completely unprepared for the arrival of driverless vehicles, according to a new study from KPMG.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/21/insurers-unprepared-for-driverless-vehicle-disruption-says-kpmg-report

A Staunton Groundworks and Civil Engineering adds Renault Trucks Range C to fleet

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/07/21/a-staunton-groundworks-and-civil-engineering-adds-renault-trucks-range-c-to-fleet

Hyundai iLoad is Glass’s ‘Used Van Hero’ for July

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/07/21/hyundai-iload-is-glass-s-used-van-hero-for-july

Braehead Foods adds two more Mercedes Sprinters to fleet

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2016/07/21/braehead-foods-adds-two-more-mercedes-sprinters-to-fleet

Tusker shortlisted in the UK Private Business Awards

Tusker has been shortlisted in the UK Private Business Awards, sponsored by PwC, in the category of High Growth Business of the Year.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2016/07/21/tusker-shortlisted-in-the-uk-private-business-awards

Truck makers fined £2.44 billion for price-fixing

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/07/20/truck-makers-fined-244-billion-for-price-fixing

WJ North adds Volvo sweepers to fleet

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/07/20/wj-north-adds-volvo-sweepers-to-fleet

York taxi firm grows 'ultra low' fleet with Toyota Prius cars

Streamline Taxis in York have taken on new Toyota Prius cars in line with the city's 'Go Ultra Low' status.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/07/20/york-taxi-firm-grows-fleet-with-toyota-prius-cars

Guardian launches new Anti Theft security system for HGVs

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/07/20/guardian-launches-new-anti-theft-security-system-for-hgvs

Autogas showcases LPG benefits at major conferences

Experts from automotive LPG supplier Autogas have been educating motorists on the fuel at two major conferences in the UK this month.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/20/autogas-showcases-lpg-benefits-at-major-conferences

Manheim Inspection Services adds 64 Skoda Superb estates to its fleet

Manheim Inspection Services has added 64 Skoda Superb estates to its corporate fleet.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/20/manheim-inspection-services-adds-64-skoda-superb-estates-to-its-fleet

Zenith chooses Volkswagen Crafter for its roadshow vehicle

Zenith has turned to Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles to provide an innovative solution for its mobile exhibition requirements.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/07/20/zenith-chooses-volkswagen-crafter-for-its-roadshow-vehicle

Air quality report calls for diesel cars to be phased out

Clean air will only be a reality in London if diesel vehicles are banned from the city’s streets, new research suggests.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2016/07/19/air-quality-report-calls-for-diesel-cars-to-be-phased-out

Lower pump prices fuel business expansion

UK businesses have saved on average 11% on their fuel bills in the past year, according to new research by RAC Business.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/19/lower-pump-prices-fuel-business-expansion

Grey fleet costing business billions, says BVRLA

The nation’s grey fleet consists of 14 million cars and costs employers more than £5.5 billion a year in mileage claims and car allowances, research suggests.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/19/grey-fleet-costing-business-billions-says-bvrla

Smartdriverclub launches mileage capture app

Connected car service Smartdriverclub has launched a mileage capture app, Business Miles.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2016/07/19/smartdriverclub-launches-mileage-capture-app

BCA buys Paragon Automotive

BCA has bought Paragon Automotive for £105 million which, depending on performance, could rise to £135m.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/19/bca-buys-paragon-automotive

Tacograph analysis software specialist TruTac to double in size

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/07/19/tacograph-analysis-software-specialist-trutac-to-double-in-size

Stuart Gibbons appointed head of customer experience at BCA

BCA has appointed Stuart Gibbons to the role of head of customer experience.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/19/stuart-gibbons-appointed-head-of-customer-experience-at-bca

Barnes Logistics plans to boost sales following premises move

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/07/19/barnes-logistics-plans-to-boost-sales-following-premises-move

ACFO re-elects John Pryor as chairman

ACFO has re-elected John Pryor to serve as its chairman for a further 12-month term, with Caroline Sandall continuing as deputy chairman.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/19/acfo-reappoints-john-pryor-as-chairman

Kia launches its first hybrid in the UK

Built on an all-new platform and featuring an all-new powertrain, Kia today launches its first ever hybrid in the UK.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/07/19/kia-launches-its-first-hybrid-in-the-uk

Trakm8 launches 'virtual fleet manager' SME telematics

Telematics provider Trakm8 has launched a low cost and cloud-based 'virtual fleet manager' system.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/19/trakm8-launches-virtual-fleet-manager-sme-telematics

Pendragon Vehicle Management signs three year agreement with Europcar

Pendragon Vehicle Management has signed a three year deal for Europcar to be its primary supplier of rental vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/07/19/pendragon-vehicle-management-signs-3-year-agreement-with-europcar

Crown Commercial Service appoints ALD Automotive to telematics framework

ALD Automotive has been appointed to a new vehicle telematics framework agreement established by the Government’s Crown Commercial Service (CCS).

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/19/crown-commercial-service-appoints-ald-automotive-to-telematics-framework

FCA appoints new contract hire and leasing managers

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK has appointed Robert English to the role of national corporate and leasing manager and Mike Miles to the role of contract hire and leasing manager (South).

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/07/19/fca-appoints-new-contract-hire-and-leasing-managers

O&H Vehicle Conversions launch multi-use patient transport vehicle

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/07/19/oandh-vehicle-conversions-launch-multi-use-patient-transport-vehicle

Councils warn of ‘clocking' surge

Latest industry figures show clocking – where the mileage is reduced to increase a vehicle's resale value – increased by 10% from March 2015 to October 2015.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2016/07/19/councils-warn-of-clocking-surge

TCOPlus makes anniversary offer to international fleet managers

TCOPlus is offering to help international fleet decision makers in their decision making and bring transparency to the management of their fleets.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/18/tcoplus-makes-anniversary-offer-to-international-fleet-managers

Briggs and Forrester sees ‘major benefits’ in outsourcing to Fleet Hire

Building services contractor, Briggs and Forrester, says it has seen a number of major benefits since outsourcing its mixed vehicle fleet to Fleet Hire.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/18/briggs-and-forrester-sees-major-benefits-in-outsourcing-to-fleet-hire

AAH Pharmaceutical's Mathew Young wins FTA Van Driver of the Year

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/07/18/aah-pharmaceutical-s-mathew-young-wins-fta-van-driver-of-the-year

Lookers fleet division to offer 'DriveSafe' programme with Rospa

The fleet division of dealer group Lookers is partnering with the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) to deliver its new ‘Lookers DriveSafe’ programme.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/18/lookers-fleet-division-to-offer-drivesafe-programme-with-rospa

FTA urges Highways England to give more information on roadworks

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/07/18/fta-urges-highways-england-to-give-more-information-on-roadworks

Ex-fleet cars boost wholesale market in June as retail car market softens

Manheim saw the average selling price for cars sold in its auctions rise by 9.4% in June to £5,918.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/18/ex-fleet-cars-boost-wholesale-market-in-june-as-retail-car-market-softens

IAM members think motoring costs will rise following Brexit

IAM RoadSmart members have a pessimistic view of how the country’s exit from the European Union will affect them as drivers, according to a survey.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/18/iam-members-think-motoring-costs-will-rise-following-brexit

Disqualification for Transport Manager who ran international journeys without authority

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/07/18/disqualification-for-transport-manager-who-ran-international-journeys-without-authority

Falken uses 4D-Nano technology to develop winter van tyre

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/07/18/falken-uses-4d-nano-technology-to-develop-winter-van-tyre

Matt Bristow to leave BMW for BCA

Matt Bristow, corporate sales manager at BMW, is set to leave the firm in September.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/07/15/matt-bristow-to-leave-bmw

More than 10 million vehicles could be driven with illegal tyres in 2016, says TyreSafe

More than 10 million UK motorists could drive a vehicle with an illegal and dangerous tyre during 2016, according to TyreSafe research.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/15/more-than-10-million-vehicles-could-be-driven-with-illegal-tyres-in-2016-says-tyresafe

Run Your Fleet welcomes launch of National Windscreens's ADAS service

Run Your Fleet has welcomed the launch of National Windscreens's UK-wide calibration service for windscreen-mounted cameras, a critical part of ADAS systems.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/15/run-your-fleet-welcomes-launch-of-national-windscreens-adas-service

Road safety charity Brake launches new partnership with Aviva

Brake, the road safety charity, and insurance provider Aviva have launched a new partnership.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/15/road-safety-charity-brake-launches-new-partnership-with-aviva

Mercedes-Benz Trucks to provide spare parts using 3D printing

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/07/15/mercedes-benz-trucks-to-provide-spare-parts-using-3d-printing

CMA wins backing for highlighting excessive highway repair bills

Claims Management & Adjusting has received support from across the fleet and insurance industries for highlighting the issue of excessive highway repair bills.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/15/cma-wins-backing-for-highlighting-excessive-highway-repair-bills

Transport Committee says Government acted too slowly in Volkswagen scandal

A new report from the parliamentary Transport Committee claims the Government should investigate and consider prosecuting Volkswagen for its deception, but it has been far too slow to act.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2016/07/15/transport-committee-says-government-acted-too-slowly-in-volkswagen-scandal

Manheim processes 7,000th vehicle at dedicated preparation centre

Manheim has processed the 7,000th vehicle through its dedicated Vehicle Solutions preparation centre in Leeds, which opened at the start of 2016.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/07/15/manheim-processes-7-000th-vehicle-at-dedicated-preparation-centre

Pre-converted cars help Škoda win business with bluelight fleets

Record year ahead as manufacturer hones its target market and retail network

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/07/15/pre-converted-cars-help-skoda-win-business-with-bluelight-fleets

Nissan signs deal with Ceres Power for alternative fuel cell

SteelCell fuel stacks promise 370-mile range and carbon-neutral emissions

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/07/15/nissan-signs-deal-with-ceres-power-for-alternative-fuel-cell

Total Foodservice Solutions’ David West named FTA Truck Driver of the Year 18 tonne

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/07/15/total-foodservice-solutions-david-west-named-fta-truck-driver-of-the-year-18-tonne

Chris Grayling new transport secretary

Chris Grayling, previous leader of the House of Commons, is to become Secretary of State for Transport.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/07/14/chris-grayling-new-transport-secre

Driving test changes to 'better reflect real-life driving'

Changes to the driving test will better reflect real-life driving, says the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/14/driving-test-changes-to-better-reflect-real-life-driving

Blue Triangle Training aims to tackle driver shortage

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/07/14/blue-triangle-training-aims-to-tackle-driver-shortage

Bevan supplies tipper trucks to Amey for council contract

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/07/14/bevan-supplies-tipper-trucks-to-amey-for-council-contract

Cancer Research UK adds TomTom telematics to van fleet

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/07/14/cancer-research-uk-adds-tomtom-telematics-to-van-fleet

Renault launches Euro 6 engines in Kangoo, Trafic and Master

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/07/14/renault-launches-euro-6-engines-in-kangoo-trafic-and-master

Colas to trial 'solar road'

Construction firm Colas is set to start trialling its Wattway solar road solution, and is in the process of identifying potential sites with clients.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2016/07/14/colas-to-trial-solar-road

Second TfL roadworks penalty for BT

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/07/14/second-tfl-roadworks-penalty-for-bt

Samworth Brothers's Matthew Pickering named FTA truck driver of the year

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/07/14/samworth-brothers-s-matthew-pickering-named-fta-truck-driver-of-the-year

Wessex Water grows Renault Kangoo fleet

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/07/14/wessex-water-grows-renault-kangoo-fleet

Experts call for Government help to speed uptake of low emission technology in UK

Fleet demand for hybrid and fuel-cell vehicles will increase, but if full-electric cars are to succeed, Government must play its part in encouraging uptake.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/14/experts-call-for-government-help-to-speed-uptake-of-low-emission-technology-in-uk

Qi investment includes half a million pound laser

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/07/13/qi-investment-includes-half-a-million-pound-laser

Norfolk County Council chooses Enterprise Car Club

Norfolk County Council has launched a new car club programme that is designed to reduce travel costs, relieve pressure on parking at its offices and reduce CO2.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/13/norfolk-county-council-chooses-enterprise-car-club

TMC and Alphabet extend mobility partnership

Alphabet and travel data and payments specialist the Miles Consultancy (TMC) have extended their partnership to work on new mobility tools and solutions.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2016/07/13/tmc-and-alphabet-extend-mobility-partnership

SSH Selfdrive adopts Epyx’s 1link Hire Network

SSH Selfdrive has adopted Epyx’s 1link Hire Network e-commerce platform to help reach a new customer base of larger leasing companies and supply chain fleets.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/13/ssh-selfdrive-adopts-epyx-s-1link-hire-network

Drivers name car litter louts their number one bugbear

People that throw rubbish out of the window of their car is the most annoying habit in the summer, according to a new AA Populus poll.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2016/07/13/drivers-name-car-litter-louts-their-number-one-bugbear

Record-breaking half year for Manheim Commercial Vehicles

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/07/13/record-breaking-half-year-for-manheim-commercial-vehicles

Evolt installs nine EV charging points in Western Scotland

Evolt has installed a new series of Rapid and Fast electric vehicle (EV) charge points on the Western Scotland mainland and the Isle of Mull.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/07/13/evolt-installs-nine-ev-charging-points-in-western-scotland

New qualification to further professionalise MOT industry

A new qualification for MOT testers and managers is being introduced to help improve the skills of those who work in the MOT testing industry.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/13/new-qualification-to-further-professionalise-mot-industry

Intelligent Telematics say 3G dashcam can halve claim costs

Intelligent Telematics has teamed up with Sopp+Sopp and Collision Management Systems to launch an integrated 3G vehicle camera and claims handling service.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/07/13/intelligent-telematics-say-its-new-dashcam-could-halve-claim-costs

Jaguar Land Rover to start real-world tests of connected and autonomous vehicle technology

Jaguar Land Rover plans to create a fleet of more than 100 research vehicles over the next four years, to develop connected and autonomous vehicle technologies.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/07/13/jaguar-land-rover-to-start-real-world-tests-of-connected-and-autonomous-vehicle-technology

DVSA renews Axtec deal for four more years

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2016/07/13/dvsa-renews-axtec-deal-for-four-more-years

FTA: consultation on driverless vehicle regulations a positive step

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/07/12/fta-consultation-on-driverless-vehicle-regulations-a-positive-step

Environmental policy changes ‘unlikely’ in the wake of Brexit

Brexit is unlikely to change the course of environmental policy in the UK in the short term, including the introduction of so-called ‘Clean Air Zones’.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2016/07/12/environmental-policy-changes-unlikely-in-the-wake-of-brexit

Nissan delivers Olympic fleet to Rio

The fleet that will be used during the Rio 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games has been delivered by automotive partner Nissan to the Local Organising Committee.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/07/12/nissan-delivers-olympic-fleet-to-rio

Ram Tracking prepares for further growth with office move

RAM Tracking is moving to a new purpose-built 5,000 sq ft office in Leeds which will allow the company to grow over the next three years.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/12/ram-tracking-expands-leeds-office

RAC calls on fuel retailers to cut pump prices

The RAC is urging retailers to cut the forecourt price of petrol to reflect the falling price of unleaded fuel on the wholesale market.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/12/rac-calls-on-fuel-retailers-to-cut-pump-prices

Registration open for free Commercial Fleet Van and Truck Event

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2016/07/12/registration-open-for-free-commercial-fleet-van-and-truck-event

Gregory appointed fleet director at Ford

Owen Gregory has been appointed director, fleet operations Ford of Britain, succeeding Nick Themistocleous, who elected to retire last month.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/07/12/gregory-appointed-fleet-director-at-ford

Leeds City Council to cut fuel bill by £24,600 with 42 electric vehicles

Leeds City Council has taken delivery of the first of 42 electric vehicles it is adding to its fleet.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/12/leeds-city-council-to-take-on-42-electric-vehicles

Jaguar Land Rover demonstrates off-road autonomous driving

Jaguar Land Rover has demonstrated research technologies that would allow a future autonomous car to drive itself over any surface or terrain.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/07/12/jaguar-land-rover-demonstrates-off-road-autonomous-driving

BCA celebrates 70th anniversary of first sale

​BCA is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its first vehicle auction.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/12/bca-celebrates-70th-anniversary-of-first-sale

AMT Vehicles Rentals opens £750,000 site in Brentford

Growing national vehicle rentals group AMT has extended its network of eight locations across the UK with the opening of a third base in the south east.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/12/amt-vehicles-rentals-opens-750-000-site-in-brentford

Glass's: Brexit won't affect used car market until Q4

The UK's decision to Brexit probably won't materially start to affect the UK used car market until the fourth quarter of 2016, say Glass's.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/07/12/glass-s-brexit-won-t-affect-used-car-market-until-q4

Shortlist for 2016 LowCVP Awards announced

The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) has announced the shortlist of nominees for the 2016 Low Carbon Champions Awards.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/07/12/shortlist-for-2016-lowcvp-low-carbon-champions-awards-announced

Volvo announces two new key appointments in business sales team

Volvo has announced two new key appointments in its business sales team, which come into effect from early July.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/07/12/volvo-announces-two-new-key-appointments-in-business-sales-team

FTA members Brexit wish lists include Single Market access & hiring non-UK drivers

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/07/12/fta-members-brexit-wish-lists-include-single-market-access-and-hiring-non-uk-drivers

Chevin Fleet Solutions launches online software training resource

Chevin Fleet Solutions has launched a new online training resource site, Chevin Academy, to help fleets learn how to make the most of their software.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/12/chevin-launches-online-software-training-resource

Brewery signs for new MAN truck compete with ‘striking’ livery

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2016/07/12/brewery-signs-for-new-man-truck-compete-with-striking-livery

Staff satisfaction rises up agenda for fleets compiling choice lists

An increasing number of fleets are asking how vehicles can be used to improve staff satisfaction, according to Lex Autolease.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/12/staff-satisfaction-rises-up-agenda-for-fleets-compiling-choice-lists

SMMT celebrates top 100 British women in global automotive industry

The leading British women running the global car industry have been celebrated at an Autocar awards event in central London, in partnership with the SMMT.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/11/smmt-celebrates-top-100-british-women-in-global-automotive-industry

Ogilvie Fleet gains Investors in People Gold Standard

Ogilvie Fleet has become the second organisation in the vehicle leasing and fleet management sector to achieve Investors in People Gold Standard.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/07/11/oglivie-fleet-gains-investors-in-people-gold-standard

Andrew Page opens West Midlands hub branch in Halesowen

Andrew Page motor factors is set to continue its network expansion with the opening of a new 17,000sq ft. site in Halesowen.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/11/andrew-page-opens-west-midlands-hub-branch-in-halesowen

Tristar and NFT Distribution Operations win prestigious RoSPA fleet safety awards

The winners of two prestigious occupational fleet safety awards have been announced by RoSPA.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/11/tristar-and-nft-distribution-operations-win-prestigious-rospa-fleet-safety-awards

Government launches programme of reform to prepare roads for driverless technology

A major consultation to help pave the way for automated cars to be used on British roads is being launched, with all drivers invited to have their say.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/07/11/government-launches-programme-of-reform-to-prepare-roads-for-driverless-technology

BCA opens new de-fleet centre in Doncaster

BCA has opened a new de-fleet operation in Doncaster, specialising in pre-delivery inspection (PDI), in-life fleet management and end-of-life refurbishment.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/11/bca-opens-new-de-fleet-centre-in-doncaster

Nine in 10 want criminal drivers who kill charged with manslaughter, says Brake

91% of people questioned agreed that if someone causes a fatal crash after drinking or taking drugs, they should be charged with manslaughter, according to a new survey by road safety charity Brake.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/11/nine-in-10-want-criminal-drivers-who-kill-charged-with-manslaughter-says-brake

DEKRA testing shows Michelin tyres last 5,000 miles longer than selected rivals

Trials carried out by the DEKRA Automobile Test Centre in Germany have shown Michelin car tyres last an average of nearly 5,000 miles longer than rivals.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/11/dekra-testing-shows-michelin-tyres-last-5-000-miles-longer-than-rivals

Brexit could put fleet budgets under pressure

Almost two-thirds (64%) of fleets now believe their costs will rise as a result of the UK leaving the European Union (EU).

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/11/brexit-could-put-fleet-budgets-under-pressure

New research shows fleets are reluctant to adopt alternatively-powered vehicles.

Practical obstacles are preventing fleets from taking on alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs), despite mounting pressure to run low or zero emission cars.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/11/new-research-shows-fleets-are-reluctant-to-adopt-alternatively-powered-vehicles

BCA appoints new managing director, UK Remarketing

Stuart Pearson has been appointed to the position of managing director, UK Remarketing at British Car Auctions (BCA) with immediate effect.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/BCA-appoints-new-managing-director-UK-Remarketing/0434025748

Alex Grant named new editor of Fleet World

With immediate effect, Alex Grant is the new editor of Fleet World, replacing Steve Moody who has moved into the role of publisher at Fleet World Group.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Alex-Grant-named-new-editor-of-Fleet-World/0434025743

Diesel use to fall over next five years, predict UK fleets

Fleet use of diesel vehicles is likely to fall over the next five years as fleets increasingly migrate to alternative fuel vehicles, new research finds.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Diesel-use-to-fall-over-next-five-years-predict-UK-fleets/0434025742

Fleetio launches fleet management mobile app

Fleet management software developer Fleetio has launched a new mobile app that enables users to instantly update information and access fleet data anytime, anywhere.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Fleetio-launches-fleet-management-mobile-app/0434025741

Milton Keynes makes 15,000 parking spaces free for electric cars

Electric vehicle drivers in Milton Keynes can now park for free in any one of 15,000 parking spaces with a new ‘Green Parking Permit’.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2016/07/08/milton-keynes-makes-15-000-parking-spaces-free-for-electric-cars

New Ctrack Executive Dashboard to provide business-critical summary data

A new Executive Dashboard has been launched by Ctrack to provide both small and large fleet operators with operational insight and business intelligence through their telematics system.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/New-Ctrack-Executive-Dashboard-to-provide-business-critical-summary-data/0434025740

Ogilvie Fleet achieves Investors in People Gold Standard

Ogilvie Fleet says it’s become the second organisation in the vehicle leasing and fleet management sector to gain Investors in People Gold Standard.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Ogilvie-Fleet-achieves-Investors-in-People-Gold-Standard/0434025739

New car fleet sales growth continues as retail registrations decline

Fleet new car registrations have continued to grow, despite retail registrations declining for another month.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/08/new-car-fleet-sales-growth-continues-as-retail-registrations-decline

Fleetio introduces Fleetio Go fleet management app

Fleetio has launched fleet management app Fleetio Go, which allows users to instantly update information and access fleet data.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/08/fleetio-introduces-fleetio-go-fleet-management-app

New 3D Blackbox could provide precise accident reconstruction

Roke Manor Research has demonstrated the world’s first 3D ‘Blackbox’ technology for vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/07/08/new-3d-blackbox-could-provide-precise-accident-reconstruction

Benchmark Building Supplies adds specialist trucks to fleet

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/07/08/benchmark-building-supplies-adds-specialist-trucks-to-fleet

Milton Keynes scheme provides thousands of free electric car parking spaces

Electric vehicle drivers in Milton Keynes can now park for free in 15,000 commuter and charging spaces under the first of a series of nationwide EV initiatives.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Milton-Keynes-scheme-provides-thousands-of-free-electric-car-parking-spaces/0434025737

Fiat Talento van on sale now from £19,795

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/07/08/fiat-talento-van-on-sale-now-from-19-795

Automotive and telecoms sectors to launch EU project for connected and automated driving

Telecommunications and automotive sector trade organisations intend to launch a pre-deployment project to test connected and automated driving at EU level.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/08/automotive-and-telecoms-sectors-to-launch-eu-project-for-connected-and-automated-driving

FTA: New lorry park will end misery on Kent’s roads

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/07/08/fta-new-lorry-park-will-end-misery-on-kent-s-roads

Typical daily journeys within EV capabilities for 98% of drivers, finds LeasePlan

More than three-quarters (76%) of UK drivers claim they would not opt for an electric vehicle because ‘long distance’ trips are not yet possible and yet, almost all motorists in Britain travel less than 100 miles each day, well within the capability of most, pure electric vehicles.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Typical-daily-journeys-within-EV-capabilities-for-98-percent-of-drivers-finds-LeasePlan/0434025733

Seasonal pressures lead to fall in fleet values in June

Fleet and overall used car values fell in June, with seasonal pressures coming into play as the markets slow for the summer holiday period, BCA has reported.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Seasonal-pressures-lead-to-fall-in-fleet-values-in-June/0434025728

Council fleet managers to be advised on benefits of LPG fuel at national transport seminar

Local authorities attending a national transport seminar in Solihull next week will find out more about how LPG can be used to improve local air quality and deliver cost savings.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Council-fleet-managers-to-be-advised-on-benefits-of-LPG-fuel-at-national-transport-seminar/0434025717

Peugeot, Citroen and DS release 'real world' economy figures for 30 models

PSA Group is publishing the results of real-world fuel consumption tests for 30 core models.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/07/07/peugeot-citroen-and-ds-release-real-world-economy-figures-for-30-models

Real-world fuel economy figures published for 30 PSA models

The PSA Group has published the results of real-world fuel consumption tests for 30 core Peugeot, Citroën and DS models.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Real-world-fuel-economy-figures-published-for-30-PSA-models/0434025721

Skoda Kodiaq to bring latest infotainment, connectivity and assistance system technology

Skoda has released more details of its forthcoming Kodiaq large SUV, which features the brand’s new design language plus the latest infotainment, connectivity, and assistance system technology.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Skoda-Kodiaq-to-bring-latest-infotainment-connectivity-and-assistance-system-technology/0434025720

Automotive and telecoms sectors team up for EU trials on connected and automated driving

A number of Europe’s leading trade associations for the telecommunications and the automotive sectors are to partner on the launch of a large-scale, pre-deployment project to test connected and automated driving at an EU level.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Automotive-and-telecoms-sectors-team-up-for-EU-trials-on-connected-and-automated-driving/0434025719

Half of UK’s top 10 best-selling cars don’t offer standard AEB fitment

Carmakers are being urged to prioritise fitting Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) technology to their best-selling models to make the biggest contribution to reducing the number of crashes on our roads.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Half-of-UK8217s-top-10-best-selling-cars-don8217t-offer-standard-AEB-fitment/0434025718

Aston Barclay and cap hpi launch inspection app for fleets

Aston Barclay plc and cap hpi have teamed up to develop a new mobile and tablet-based inspection app that provides enhanced reporting and appraisal for Aston Barclay’s customers.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Aston-Barclay-and-cap-hpi-launch-inspection-app-for-fleets/0434025716

Aston Barclay and cap hpi launch mobile inspection app to streamline de-fleet

Aston Barclay has launched a new mobile inspection app to provide quicker inspections with enhanced reporting.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/07/07/aston-barclay-and-cap-hpi-launch-mobile-inspection-app-to-streamline-de-fleet

Intelligent Car Leasing appoints new commercial director

Intelligent Car Leasing (ICL) has appointed Chris Smith to the role of Commercial Director as it looks to further expand its operations.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/07/07/intelligent-car-leasing-appoints-new-commercial-director

Ryder appoints UK business development director

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/07/07/ryder-appoints-uk-business-development-director

New salary sacrifice scheme provides key employee benefit for King's College Hospital

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has launched a salary sacrifice scheme to provide an enhanced benefit to staff and promote green car use.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/New-salary-sacrifice-scheme-provides-key-employee-benefit-for-Kings-College-Hospital/0434025715

King's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust launches Tusker salary sacrifice scheme

King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has launched a Tusker salary sacrifice scheme to more than 9,800 eligible employees.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/07/king-s-college-hospital-nhs-foundation-trust-launches-tusker-salary-sacrifice-scheme

Connected mobility on agenda at Low Carbon Vehicle event

The UK’s Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) and the Transport Systems Catapult (TSC) have joined the Steering Committee for the Low Carbon Vehicle (LCV2016) technology showcasing and networking event.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/07/connected-mobility-on-agenda-at-low-carbon-vehicle-event

Free home charging points available with Nissan LEAF

Nissan GB customers buying a Nissan LEAF purchased with finance are being offered the chance to receive a free home charging point.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Free-home-charging-points-available-with-Nissan-LEAF/0434025713

Iveco showcases gas-powered trucks to fleet managers

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/07/07/iveco-showcases-gas-powered-trucks-to-fleet-managers

Activa Contracts offers windscreen recalibration deal

Activa Contracts and Autoglass are offering a deal for recalibration of vehicle camera and radar-based driver assist systems after windscreen replacement.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/07/activa-contracts-offers-windscreen-recalibration-deal

Ecotricity to introduce £5 fee for EV charging at motorway services

Electricity company Ecotricity is to introduce a £5 fee per use of its motorway electric vehicle charging network.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2016/07/07/ecotricity-to-introduce-5-fee-for-ev-charging-at-motorway-services

Chevin joins Go Ultra Low campaign

Fleet management software specialist Chevin Fleet Solutions has become the latest UK fleet to join the government’s Go Ultra Low campaign.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Chevin-joins-Go-Ultra-Low-campaign/0434025712

Chevin Fleet Solutions joins Government's Go Ultra Low campaign

Fleet management software specialist Chevin Fleet Solutions has joined the Government’s Go Ultra Low campaign.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/07/chevin-fleet-solutions-joins-go-ultra-low-campaign

More details released of Skoda Kodiaq SUV

Skoda has released images and specification details of its new Kodiaq large SUV.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/07/07/more-details-released-of-skoda-kodiaq-suv

Fleet sector calls for industry-wide standards on connected car data

Nearly two thirds (63%) of respondents to the latest BVRLA Fleet Technology Survey strongly agree that more standards and regulation are required to control access to and use of vehicle and driver data.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/06/fleets-call-for-industry-wide-standards-on-connected-car-data

Thatcham Research urges manufacturers to make AEB standard on best-selling cars

Eight of Britain's top 10 best-selling cars offer five-star Euro NCAP rating, but autonomous emergency braking is available as standard on only half of them.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/07/06/eight-of-top-10-selling-cars-has-five-star-euro-ncap-rating

Traffic Wales patrol cars operated without MOTs for two months

Three Traffic Wales patrol vehicles were operated for up to two months earlier this year without a valid MOT certificate, following an 'administrative error'.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/06/traffic-wales-patrol-cars-operated-without-mots-for-two-months

Record half-year performance for UK new car market

The UK new car market grew by a steady 3.2% in the first six months of the year, according to the latest figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Record-half-year-performance-for-UK-new-car-market/0434025703

Access to and use of vehicle data top technology concern for fleets

Nearly two thirds (63%) of respondents to the latest BVRLA Fleet Technology Survey “strongly agree” that more standards and regulation are required to control access to and use of vehicle and driver data.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Access-to-and-use-of-vehicle-data-top-technology-concern-for-fleets/0434025702

Intelligent Car Leasing appoints new commercial director

Personal contract hire and SME business leasing specialist, Intelligent Car Leasing (ICL), has appointed Chris Smith as new commercial director as it looks to further expand its operations.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Intelligent-Car-Leasing-appoints-new-commercial-director/0434025701

Early introduction of ULEZ will penalise SMEs, says RAC

In response to the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan's announcement that the government will bring the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) into London a year earlier than originally planned, the RAC has raised concerns about the impact on smaller businesses operating in the capital.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Early-introduction-of-ULEZ-will-penalise-SMEs-says-RAC/0434025700

Mixed feelings from FTA over London Mayor's air quality plans

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/07/06/mixed-feelings-from-fta-over-london-mayor-s-air-quality-plans

Severn Bridges toll announcement is success for fairness, says FTA

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/07/06/severn-bridges-toll-announcement-is-success-for-fairness-says-fta

Early introduction of ULEZ will have serious implications for SMEs, says RAC

In response to the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan's announcement that the government will bring the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) into London a year earlier than originally planned, the RAC has raised concerns about the impact on smaller businesses operating in the capital.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Early-introduction-of-ULEZ-will-have-serious-implications-for-SMEs-says-RAC/0434025700

BVRLA membership grows 9.6% in H1

The BVRLA has added 94 new members across all categories of membership during the first six months of 2016, taking the association’s total membership to 853.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/BVRLA-membership-grows-9-6-percent-in-H1/0434025688

cap hpi launches additional code for global trend analysis

cap hpi has announced plans to launch a globalised approach to automotive data that is said to have far-reaching implications for the motor industry.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/cap-hpi-launches-additional-code-for-global-trend-analysis/0434025697

Masternaut signs deal with Same Day Courier Network

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2016/07/05/masternaut-signs-deal-with-same-day-courier-network

Repair Link upgrades its system to give clients ‘greater control’ over accident costs

Repair Link has just completed a recent upgrade of its bespoke operating system to give greater control over performance and targets.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/07/05/repair-link-upgrades-system-to-give-clients-greater-control

Fleet teams gear up to raise thousands in charity kart race

A group of fleet industry personalities and motorsport fanatics are hoping to raise thousands of pounds for charity by competing in a European 24-hour kart race

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/07/05/fleet-teams-gear-up-to-raise-thousands-in-charity-kart-race

Northgate appoints UK operations director

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/07/05/northgate-appoints-uk-operations-director

O&H Vehicle Conversions acquired by Endless venture capital

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2016/07/05/oandh-vehicle-conversions-acquired-by-endless-venture-capital

Bibby adds bespoke DAF bakery trucks for Roberts

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/07/05/bibby-adds-bespoke-daf-bakery-trucks-for-roberts

“We want to hear Brexit ideas,” urges Business Secretary Sajid Javid

Business Secretary Sajid Javid has moved to reassure the fleet and automotive sectors over Brexit, saying he wanted to hear ideas from firms about how the business landscape will be shaped during and after leaving the EU.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/8220We-want-to-hear-Brexit-ideas8221-urges-Business-Secretary-Sajid-Javid/0434025684

Mercedes-Benz appoints Rob East as head of fleet for passenger cars

Rob East has been appointed to the role of head of fleet for Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Mercedes-Benz-appoints-Rob-East-as-head-of-fleet-for-passenger-cars/0434025680

DfT announces £19m funding to help fleets adopt greener vans and lorries

Transport Minister Andrew Jones has announced a £19 million funding pot to help commercial vehicle fleets adopt the latest in low and zero emission vehicle technologies.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/DfT-announces-19-pounds-m-funding-to-help-fleets-adopt-greener-vans-and-lorries/0434025667

London Mayor opens consultation on Emissions Surcharge and expanded ULEZ

Plans to battle the capital’s ‘toxic air’, including a £10 charge for the most polluting vehicles, the extension and early introduction of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone and a national diesel scrappage scheme have been put out for public consultation by London Mayor Sadiq Khan.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/London-Mayor-opens-consultation-on-Emissions-Surcharge-and-expanded-ULEZ/0434025683

Mercedes-Benz appoints Rob East as head of fleet

Rob East has been appointed to the role of head of fleet for Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Mercedes-Benz-appoints-Rob-East-as-head-of-fleet/0434025680

Fuel Card Services develops leasing solution

Fuel Card Services has launched a new division offering business leasing, personal leasing or outright purchase on cars and vans.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Fuel-Card-Services-develops-leasing-solution/0434025674

Finalists announced for Brake's Fleet Safety Awards 2016

Organisations from across the globe have made it through to the final stage of Brake’s Fleet Safety Awards 2016.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/05/finalists-announced-for-brake-s-fleet-safety-awards-2016

Sadiq Khan plans to bring forward ULEZ introduction to 2019 and extend area

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has set out his 'Clean Air Action Plan', in which the introduction of the Ultra Low Emission Zone is brought forward to 2019 from 2020, and extended to the North and South Circulars.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2016/07/05/sadiq-khan-plans-to-bring-forward-ulez-introduction-to-2019

New plate changes cause 10 week spike for dealers

Autorola UK says the spike in trading caused by a new plate change now typically takes 10 weeks before settling back down to normal.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/07/05/new-plate-changes-cause-10-week-spike-for-dealers

Hyundai reveals pricing of electric and hybrid Ioniq model

Hyundai has revealed prices and specifications of its forthcoming Ioniq, its new hatchback offering a choice of EV, hybrid and plug-in hybrid drivetrains.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/07/05/hyundai-reveals-pricing-of-electric-and-hybrid-ioniq-model

Rob East appointed head of fleet for Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars

Rob East has been appointed head of fleet for Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars with immediate effect.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/07/05/rob-east-appointed-head-of-fleet-for-mercedes-benz-passenger-cars

Motiva strengthens link with The Landscape Group

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2016/07/05/motiva-strengthens-link-with-the-landscape-group

Specification updates for Renault Captur

Renault has announced a number of specification and option updates to the Captur range.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/07/05/specification-updates-for-renault-captur

Order books open for Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks edition

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/07/05/order-books-open-for-isuzu-d-max-arctic-trucks-edition

Mule Tipper Inserts launch tipper conversion for pick-ups

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/07/05/mule-tipper-inserts-launch-tipper-conversion-for-pick-ups

Chargemaster to provide free home charging unit for Leaf finance purchases

Chargemaster, one of the official charging partners to Nissan GB, is to offer free Homecharge units for Nissan Leaf customers in a new nationwide campaign.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/07/05/chargemaster-to-provide-free-home-charging-unit-for-leaf-finance-purchases

Fuel prices up for fourth month running, reports RAC

Average fuel prices have increased for the fourth month running, although wholesale fuel prices have only risen very slightly following the Brexit decision, latest figures find.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Fuel-prices-up-for-fourth-month-running-reports-RAC/0434025678

Drivers urged to put safety first in motorway breakdowns

Drivers are being reminded of the dangers of breaking down on the motorway by road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Drivers-urged-to-put-safety-first-in-motorway-breakdowns/0434025671

GreenRoad to expand reach for driver behaviour app with new partner programme

GreenRoad is running a new partner programme with telecoms suppliers in the UK for its driver behaviour app.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/GreenRoad-to-expand-reach-for-driver-behaviour-app-with-new-partner-programme/0434025676

Full pricing and specifications revealed for Hyundai IONIQ

Hyundai has announced the pricing and specification details for the IONIQ, which goes on sale on 13 October in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric versions.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Full-pricing-and-specifications-revealed-for-Hyundai-IONIQ/0434025670

Renault announces updates to Captur range

Renault has made a number of specification and option changes to the Captur, including the launch of a new engine/gearbox combination.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Renault-announces-updates-to-Captur-range/0434025669

Ford appoints Owen Gregory as fleet director

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/07/04/ford-appoints-owen-gregory-as-fleet-director

Ogilvie Fleet achieves Go Ultra Low Company status

Ogilvie Fleet has become one of the first companies in the contract hire and leasing company sector to receive ‘Go Ultra Low Company’ status.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2016/07/04/ogilvie-fleet-achieves-go-ultra-low-company-status

Cap hpi warns of spike in pre-registration activity

Pre-registration activity rose 46% for 16/16 plate volumes during June, according to cap hpi, which is warning of the possible effects on resale values.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Cap-hpi-warns-of-spike-in-pre-registration-activity/0434025666

New research from Cap HPI highlights jump in pre-registration activity

Pre-registration activity has increased 46% in 16/16 plate volumes during June, according to research from Cap HPI.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/04/new-research-highlights-jump-in-pre-registration-activity

Renault Trucks introduces new eco-driving tool

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/07/04/renault-trucks-introduces-new-eco-driving-tool

Brake reveals finalists for Fleet Safety Awards 2016

Fleet operators and service firms have been named in a list of 60-plus organisations that are through to the final stage of Brake’s Fleet Safety Awards 2016.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Brake-reveals-finalists-for-Fleet-Safety-Awards-2016/0434025663

Co-ordinated plan required to grow low carbon vehicle take-up

Strategic policy interventions are required to boost take-up of electric vehicles, according to a new study.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/04/co-ordinated-plan-required-to-grow-low-carbon-vehicle-take-up

Smartdrive groups products into Smartchoice range

Smartdrive has grouped its video safety products into its Smartchoice range.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/04/smartdrive-groups-products-into-smartchoice-range

FORS moves to clear up FTA

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/07/04/fors-moves-to-clear-up-fta

Contractor MJ Church invests in two more Mercedes-Benz Arocs

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2016/07/04/contractor-mj-church-invests-in-two-more-mercedes-benz-arocs

Kia revises specs for five-door Picanto and Rio

Kia has announced new trim levels and specifications for its five-door Picanto and Rio models in a move to simplify the model structures and increase their competitiveness.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Kia-revises-specs-for-five-door-Picanto-and-Rio/0434025662

Jeep announces updates to Grand Cherokee range

A raft of enhancements to the Jeep Grand Cherokee range of SUV vehicles have been announced for 2016/17.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/07/04/jeep-announces-updates-to-grand-cherokee-range

Ogilvie Fleet awarded ‘Go Ultra Low Company’ status

Contract hire and leasing specialist Ogilvie Fleet has become one of the first companies in the sector to receive ‘Go Ultra Low Company’ status.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Ogilvie-Fleet-awarded-8216Go-Ultra-Low-Company8217-status/0434025661

Fleet teams to compete in 24-hour kart race to raise charity funds

Well-known fleet industry personalities are hoping to raise thousands of pounds for charity by competing in a European 24-hour kart race.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Fleet-teams-to-compete-in-24-hour-kart-race-to-raise-charity-funds/0434025660

New Volkswagen Crafter revealed

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/07/04/new-volkswagen-crafter-revealed

AA partners with Chargemaster to install points at AA-rated hotels

AA and Chargemaster have launched an electric vehicle partnership, which includes installing charge points at AA-rated hotels.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/04/aa-partners-with-chargemaster-to-install-points-at-aa-rated-hotels

Kia updates Picanto and Rio trim levels

Kia has updated the Picanto and Rio trim line-ups.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/07/04/kia-updates-picanto-and-rio-trim-levels

AA and Chargemaster team up for EV services

The AA and Chargemaster have announced to provide EV buyers with advice, support and access to a UK-wide network of chargers.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/AA-and-Chargemaster-team-up-for-EV-services/0434025658

Road Test: Volkswagen Passat BlueMotion

CO2-conscious Passat offers supermini fuel economy, but supermini equipment levels too, says Alex Grant.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Road-Test-Volkswagen-Passat-BlueMotion/0434024553

Business travellers unprepared for driving abroad, finds Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Many business travellers are risking falling foul of the law in the UK and across Europe when it comes to driving overseas, new research finds.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Business-travellers-unprepared-for-driving-abroad-finds-Enterprise-Rent-A-Car/0434025650

Markerstudy acquires Drivology telematics business

Markerstudy has announced the acquisition of UK telematics motor insurance business, Drivology Limited for an undisclosed amount.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Markerstudy-acquires-Drivology-telematics-business/0434025655

Addison Lee acquires Tristar Worldwide to create ‘Europe’s Biggest Executive Car Service’

Addison Lee has announced the acquisition of Tristar Worldwide, creating “Europe’s largest executive car service” and providing it with a route into the US market according to the firm.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Addison-Lee-acquires-Tristar-Worldwide-to-create-8216Europe8217s-Biggest-Executive-Car-Service8217/0434025653

Road casualties in London fall in 2015

Transport for London (TfL) has published its annual Casualties in Greater London report, which shows that the number of people killed or seriously injured on London’s roads fell by three per cent in 2015 to the lowest number since records began.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/01/road-casualties-in-london-fall-in-2015

RoSPA calls for comprehensive road safety strategy from Government

RoSPA is calling on the Government to implement a comprehensive road safety strategy as the latest statics on road deaths and injuries show ‘no significant change’.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/01/rospa-calls-for-comprehensive-road-safety-strategy-from-government

Daily commuting is riskier than driving for business

More drivers, riders and pedal cyclists have on average been killed while commuting than when driving for work, according to new AA Drivetech research.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/01/daily-commuting-is-riskier-than

Enterprise: Lack of preparation puts business drivers at risk abroad

Business travellers are at risk of falling foul of the law when driving overseas, according to research released yesterday (June 30).

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/07/01/lack-of-preparation-puts-business-travellers-at-risk-when-driving-abroad

New scheme to help HGV fleets ‘embrace’ low carbon technology

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/07/01/new-scheme-to-help-hgv-fleets-embrace-low-carbon-technology

All-lane running motorways ‘no less safe than other motorways’, says TRL

The UK’s Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) has spoken out to highlight the safety of all-lane running schemes after the Transport Committee spoke out on safety concerns associated with such schemes.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/All-lane-running-motorways-8216no-less-safe-than-other-motorways8217-says-TRL/0434025643

Renault Alaskan enters pick-up truck market

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/07/01/renault-alaskan-enters-pick-up-truck-market

£200k hire car thief is jailed for two years

One of the UK’s most prolific motor fraudsters has been sentenced to two years in prison at Preston Crown Court.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/07/01/fraudster-who-stole-200k-worth-of-hire-cars-jailed-for-two-years

US to investigate death of driver killed in Tesla on Autopilot mode

US transport authorities are to investigate after a driver was killed in a Tesla driving on Autopilot mode.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/01/us-to-investigate-death-of-driver-killed-in-tesla-on-autopilot-mode

Nexus supports growth with three new appointments

Nexus Vehicle Rental has grown its sales, marketing and account management teams with a hat-trick of appointments.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/07/01/nexus-supports-growth-with-three-new-appointments

PSA invests in TravelerCar parking and rental scheme

PSA Group has invested in TravelerCar, a digital business offering parking, car sharing and car rental.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/07/01/psa-invests-in-travelercar-parking-and-rental-scheme

Markerstudy acquires Drivology to boost telematics offering

Markerstudy has confirmed the acquisition of UK telematics motor insurance business, Drivology Limited.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/07/01/markerstudy-acquires-drivology-to-boost-telematics-offering

Fraudster who stole hire cars worth over £200k caught in sting operation

A Lancashire man who stole multiple hire cars – valued in excess of £200,000 – over a nine-month period in a complex scam has been sentenced to two years in prison.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Fraudster-who-stole-hire-cars-worth-over-200-pounds-k-caught-in-sting-operation/0434025641

Government urged to reintroduce ambitious casualty reduction targets

Road safety charity has called for urgent action to prevent road deaths and casualties, including the reintroduction of ambitious casualty reduction targets.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Government-urged-to-reintroduce-ambitious-casualty-reduction-targets/0434025642

Nexus announces hat-trick of team appointments

Nexus Vehicle Rental has expanded its sales, marketing and account management teams with a trio of appointments.

from News Feed http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2016/Jul/Nexus-announces-hat-trick-of-team-appointments/0434025644