Nexus recognised by National Apprenticeship Service

Nexus Vehicle Rental, has been announced as a regional finalist in the 2016 National Apprenticeship Awards, in recognition of its NexSteps apprenticeship programme.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/08/31/nexus-recognised-by-national-apprenticeship-service

BMW is best car to attract new staff, says fleet survey

A good company car is one of the greatest incentives for attracting new staff, according to a survey by OSV which showed BMW to be the most desired marque.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/31/bmw-most-desired-company-car-says-fleet-survey

Citroen reveals Cxperience concept ahead of Paris Motor Show

Citroen has revealed images of its newest concept, the Cxperience, a large family hatch which uses a hybrid petrol-electric drivetrain.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/08/31/citroen-reveals-cxperience-concept-ahead-of-paris-motor-show

Hyundai updates i10 city car

Hyundai has updated its i10 city car, with a facelift, also adding new safety and connectivity.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/08/31/hyundai-updates-i10-city-car

Bynx launches next-generation management information reporting tool

Fleet management software provider Bynx has announced the launch of a next-generation management reporting tool.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/31/bynx-launches-next-generation-management-information-reporting-tool

Former car dealer owners sentenced for VAT fraud

The former owners of a Maidenhead motor dealership who illegally claimed an £86,000 VAT repayment have been sentenced.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/08/31/former-car-dealer-owners-sentenced-for-vat-fraud

LeasePlan UK appoints Tom Brewer as Network brand director

LeasePlan has appointed Tom Brewer as Network brand director, replacing Chris Tubbs who, after 20 years of service to LeasePlan UK, is leaving the firm.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2016/08/31/leaseplan-uk-appoints-tom-brewer-as-network-brand-director

GMB launches legal proceedings against Addison Lee over unfair dismissal claims

GMB, has instructed Leigh Day to take the first step in launching legal proceedings on behalf of three Addison Lee workers whose contracts were terminated.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/08/31/gmb-launches-legal-proceedings-against-addison-lee-over-unfair-dismissal-claims

ACFO and Buffaload to support 10,500 mile fundraising run

Fleet industry organisation ACFO and logistics firm Buffaload have lent their support to a 10,500 mile run called the 401 Challenge.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/31/acfo-and-buffaload-to-support-10-500-mile-fundraising-run

FleetEurope co-founder Terence Drane to retire

Terence Drane, customer relationship director at vehicle management provider FleetEurope, has announced his retirement after 24 years with the business.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/31/fleeteurope-co-founder-terence-drane-to-retire

Telematics Pro joins Greenroad partner programme

Independent consultancy Telematics Pro is partnering with GreenRoad Technologies to advise customers on the best use of telematics.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/31/telematics-pro-joins-greenroad-partner-programme

Industry calls for national van grading scheme

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/08/31/industry-calls-for-national-van-grading-scheme

Ubeeqo launches Addison Lee partnership with pilot ‘Welcome Home’ service

Holidaymakers needn’t fear returning to a cold house with empty cupboards anymore, thanks to Ubeeqo.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/08/30/ubeeqo-launches-addison-lee-partnership-with-pilot-welcome-home-service

Renault LCV introduces new contract hire rental packages

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/08/30/renault-lcv-introduces-new-contract-hire-rental-packages

Bespoke service partnership driving efficiency for truck operators

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/08/30/bespoke-service-partnership-driving-efficiency-for-truck-operators

Roadvert launches revenue calculator from advertising on council vehicles

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/08/30/roadvert-launches-revenue-calculator-from-advertising-on-council-vehicles

LeasePlan's half-year net profit grows 6% to £204 million

LeasePlan Corporation NV's net profit rose 6% to £204 million while its fleet grew 8% to 1.62m vehicles in the first six months of 2016.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2016/08/30/leaseplan-half-year-profit-grows-6-to-204-million

Software company chooses Volkswagen as van supplier

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2016/08/30/software-company-chooses-volkswagen-as-van-supplier

Transport for London encouraging teamwork in road transport sector

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/08/30/transport-for-london-encouraging-teamwork-in-road-transport-sector

Government policy ‘fails to deliver’ air quality improvements

UK transport planners are not taking the environmental impacts of transport choices sufficiently into account, new research suggests.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2016/08/30/government-policy-fails-to-deliver-air-quality-improvement

ARI's Masterserve Foundation chooses charity recipients

ARI's Masterserve Foundation has announced the organisations which will benefit from its latest round of awards.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/30/ar-s-masterserve-foundation-chooses-charity-recipients

FTA Van Excellence appoints Julie Davies as chairman of governance group

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/08/26/fta-van-excellence-appoints-julie-davies-as-chairman-of-governance-group

FTA releases updated Company Car Drivers’ Handbook

The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has published a new edition of its Company Car Drivers’ Handbook, endorsed by the Institute of Car Fleet Management and ACFO.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/08/26/fta-releases-updated-company-car-drivers-handbook

Planning for change: how new tax laws and legislation will impact fleet funding

A number of key tax and legislation changes impacting on businesses, fleets and company car drivers are due to be implemented over the coming years.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/26/planning-for-change-how-new-tax-laws-and-legislation-will-impact-fleet-funding

Driver distraction tops connected car concerns

More than half of businesses say they are concerned about their company drivers being distracted by in-car technology with the introduction of connected cars to their fleet, according to new research by RAC Business.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/26/driver-distraction-tops-connected-car-concerns

Fleet vehicles being 're-entered' into auctions causing market distortion

Fleets "hanging onto" cars and vans in an attempt to achieve unrealistic and inflated valuations are causing distortions in the used car and van markets, says Glass's.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/26/fleet-vehicles-being-re-entered-into-auctions-causing-market-distortion

TruckEast expands overnight MOT testing

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/08/26/truckeast-expands-overnight-mot-testing

Citroen and DS Automobiles announce new UK sales director

Citroen and DS Automobiles has announced Eurig Druce is to take the role of UK sales director, starting from 1 October 2016.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/08/26/citroen-and-ds-automobiles-announce-new-uk-sales-director

Bank holiday Saturday traffic set to double 2015 levels

Double the number of cars are expected on the road this weekend compared to the late August bank holiday weekend last year.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/26/bank-holiday-saturday-traffic-set-to-double-2015-levels

Circle Leasing delivers its 100,000th vehicle

Circle Leasing has just delivered its 100,000th vehicle, a milestone in the company’s 14 year history as a provider of courtesy cars to the bodyshop industry.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/08/26/circle-leasing-delivers-its-100-000th-vehicle

GR Wade & Sons adds Renault C Range truck to fleet

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/08/26/gr-wade-and-sons-adds-renault-c-range-truck-to-fleet

Kia Optima plug-in hybrid model launched

Kia has launched its first plug-in hybrid model - the Optima PHEV, with a 33 mile pure electric range.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/08/25/kia-optima-plug-in-hybrid-model-launched

Smartgo network adds EV charging, cycle safety and bike hire discounted offers

UK employers and employees have access to four new discounted offers through the national Smartgo programme to help save money on their workplace travel.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/25/smartgo-network-adds-ev-charging-cycle-safety-and-bike-hire-discounted-offers

Kia adds Sportswagon model to Optima range

The Kia Optima Sportswagon is to go on sale from September 15, priced from £22,295.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/08/25/kia-adds-sportswagon-model-to-optima-range

Aston Barclay recruits further apprentice

Aston Barclay has recruited its latest apprentice as part of its drive to bring new talent into the remarketing industry.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/25/aston-barclay-recruits-further-apprentice

No such thing as 'data overload', says Fleet Check

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/08/25/no-such-thing-as-data-overload-says-fleet-check

World of Books renews fleet with TOM Vehicle Rental

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/08/25/world-of-books-renews-fleet-with-tom-vehicle-rental

FORS exhibiting at the Commercial Fleet Van & Truck Event

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/08/25/fors-exhibiting-at-the-commercial-fleet-van-and-truck-event

Management changes at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/08/25/management-changes-at-volkswagen-commercial-vehicles

HMRC updates advisory fuel rates

HMRC has revised its advisory fuel rates, to take effect from September 1.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/25/hmrc-updates-advisory-fuel-rates

VW Tiguan gets air quality approval while others flounder

Volkswagen is the only manufacturer to achieve an A rating with a diesel vehicle in the additions to the EQUA Air Quality Index in August.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/08/25/vw-tiguan-gets-air-quality-approval-while-others-flounder

Cape strikes telematics deal with FMG

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/08/25/cape-strikes-telematics-deal-with-fmg

Confused.com calls for reduction of traffic lights on UK roads

Confused.com is calling for a re-think on traffic lights in order to reduce congestion after its research found motorists spend 48.5 hours a year stationary at traffic lights.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/24/confusedcom-calls-for-reduction-of-traffic-lights-on-uk-roads

BT awards driver training contract to Business Driver

Business Driver has been appointed by BT to deliver driver training services across all divisions of the company.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/24/bt-awards-driver-training-contract-to-business-driver

Study highlights benefits of Oxford to Cambridge expressway

A report by the department for transport has found journey times between Oxford, Milton Keynes and Cambridge can be improved by up to 30 minutes.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/08/24/study-highlights-benefits-of-oxford-to-cambridge-expressway

New UK MD appointed at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles

Ashley Andrew has been appointed managing director of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/08/24/new-uk-md-appointed-at-fiat-chrysler-automobiles

New resources to educate company drivers on vehicle maintenance

Road safety charity Brake has released new resources aimed at educating at-work drivers on the importance of proper vehicle maintenance.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/24/new-resources-to-educate-company-drivers-on-vehicle-maintenance

Voyager builds Vivaro Combi taxi

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/08/24/voyager-builds-vivaro-combi-taxi

Facelifted Citroen C4 Picasso priced from £19,635

The updated Citroen C4 Picasso and Grand C4 Picasso will be on sale in the UK from 1 September.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/08/24/facelifted-citroen-c4-picasso-priced-from-19-635

Record number of used cars bought in first half of 2016

The UK’s used car market grew by 7.9% to more than 4 million units in the first half of 2016, according to new figures published by the SMMT.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/23/record-number-of-used-cars-bought-in-first-half-of-2016

Government ‘failing’ as figures show rise in road casualties

The Government’s road safety record has been criticised after figures showed an increase in the number of people killed or seriously injured on Britain’s roads.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/23/government-failing-as-figures-show-rise-in-road-casualties

Volkswagen Transporter named Glass's Used Van Hero

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/08/23/volkswagen-transporter-named-glass-s-used-van-hero

Prestige Fleet Servicing reaches one million vehicles

Prestige Fleet Servicing has seen the total number of vehicles its portfolio of clients manage reach the one million vehicle mark.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/23/prestigie-fleet-servicing-reaches-one-million-vehicles

LCV prices rise for second month, says BCA

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/08/23/lcv-prices-rise-for-second-month-says-bca

Total Motion supports White Car daily rental business by supplying Tesla models

Total Motion has supplied White Car electric vehicle daily rental company with Tesla S 90D vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2016/08/23/total-motion-supports-white-car-daily-rental-business

Recovery firm report strong ROI after installing AGM Routemaster telematics

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/08/23/recovery-firm-report-strong-roi-after-installing-agm-routemaster-telematics

UK fleets attend Volvo S90 and V90 global drive event

Fifteen of the UK’s most important fleet decision-makers have attended a global drive event for new Volvo S90 and V90 alongside fleets from 17 other countries.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/08/23/uk-fleets-attend-volvo-s90-and-v90-global-drive-event

Dealer group Lookers adds BMW and Mini to network

Top 3 dealer Lookers has added BMW and Mini to its portfolio of brands by acquiring the Knights Group.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/23/dealer-group-lookers-adds-bmw-and-mini-to-ne

Truckman launches hardtop range for Fiat Fullback

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/08/23/truckman-launches-hardtop-range-for-fiat-fullback

Weather and train strikes set to cause worst bank holiday traffic in a decade

Traffic data provider Inrix has warned that drivers across the UK could face the worst congestion in recent years this bank holiday weekend.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/23/weather-and-train-strikes-set-to-cause-worst-bank-holiday-traffic-in-a-decade

Salary sacrifice ‘caught in the crossfire’ of HMRC crackdown

Company cars have been ‘caught in the crossfire’ of a Government crackdown on salary sacrifice, according to a major supplier of the workplace benefit.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2016/08/23/salary-sacrifice-caught-in-the-crossfire-of-hmrc-crackdown

Impact of telematics on personnel in the spotlight

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2016/08/22/impact-of-telematics-on-personnel-in-the-spotlight

University of Bristol adds four electric vans to fleet

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/08/22/university-of-bristol-adds-four-electric-vans-to-fleet

True cost of business-related road incidents is a 'revelation' to fleet managers

The true cost of business-related road incidents has been a 'revelation' to fleet managers, says road safety charity IAM RoadSmart.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/22/true-cost-of-business-related-road-incidents-a-revelation-to-fleet-managers

Acting on data effectively is key to compliance

Regulatory compliance is essential for all fleets and that can prove administratively burdensome without the solutions in place to efficiently and effectively manage company and ‘grey fleet’ vehicles and drivers.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/22/acting-on-data-effectively-is-key-to-compliance

Commercial vehicle values reach 2016 high

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/08/22/commercial-vehicle-values-reach-2016-high

Electric vehicle expert joins charge point supplier Evolt

Stephen Rennie has joined Evolt, the Electric Vehicle (EV) charge point supplier, as business development manager for Scotland.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2016/08/22/electric-vehicle-expert-joins-charge-point-supplier-evolt

Heavy truck market achieves eight-year high in first half of 2016

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/08/22/heavy-truck-market-achieves-eight-year-high-in-first-half-of-2016

Government publishes route corridor shortlists for trans-Pennine road tunnel

Five routes have been shortlisted for the possible future Trans-Pennine road tunnel.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/22/highways-england-publishes-route-corridor-shortlists-for-trans-pennine-road-tunnel

Chevin appoints new team leader to drive customer support

Chevin has recruited a new support team leader, bolstering its drive for customer satisfaction.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/08/22/chevin-appoints-new-team-leader-to-drive-customer-support

B&M creates 100 jobs with launch of driver training scheme

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/08/22/bandm-creates-100-jobs-with-launch-of-driver-training-scheme

European road safety campaign to launch Day Without a Road Death project

Road safety campaigners are counting down to the first European Day Without A Road Death next month.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/22/european-road-safety-campaign-to-launch-day-without-a-road-death-p

More fleets switching to plug-ins: only 28% go to private buyers

Fleets are driving the uptake of plug-in vehicles, with just one in four being registered to private buyers, new data suggests.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/22/more-fleets-switching-to-plug-ins-only-28-go-to-private-buyers

A1 improvements could create safer, quicker and more reliable journeys

Upgrading the A1 in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire could cut congestion and help reduce the environmental impact, a new study suggests.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/22/a1-improvements-could-create-safer-quicker-and-more-reliable-journeys

Pattemores improves productivity by switching to Mercedes-Benz Arocs

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/08/19/pattemores-improves-productivity-by-switching-to-mercedes-benz-arocs

Construction firms are frequently impacted by traffic delays

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/08/19/construction-firms-are-frequently-impacted-by-traffic-delays

Decade of under-investment on UK roads takes its toll

Condition of road network worsens with sharp rise in pothole damage

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/19/decade-of-under-investment-on-uk-roads-takes-its-toll

Road haulage industry is doing , says DfT

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/08/19/road-haulage-industry-is-doing-says-dft

Outsourcing doesn’t mean the end of the fleet manager’s role

If a company decides to outsource it does not have to mean the in-house fleet decision-maker becomes redundant, according to Ross Jackson of Fleet Operations.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/19/outsourcing-doesn-t-mean-the-end-of-the-fleet-manager-s-role

Volvo and Uber to develop next-generation autonomous cars

Volvo and Uber are to join forces to develop the next-generation of autonomous driving cars, in a £228 million project.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/08/19/volvo-and-uber-to-develop-next-generation-autonomous-cars

Call for overhaul of company car tax bands

HMRC wants views on more incentives for cleanest vehicles as consultation deems current structure not fit for purpose

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2016/08/19/call-for-overhaul-of-company-car-tax-bands

150th fleet achieves FORS Gold accreditation

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/08/19/150th-fleet-achieves-fors-gold-accreditation

Ssanyong Tivoli XLV goes on sale

Ssangyong has launched the Tivoli XLV, an extended body version of the Tivoli SUV, priced from £18,250.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/08/18/ssanyong-tivoli-xlv-goes-on-sale-priced-from-18-250

Cox Automotive strengthens digital and marketing teams

Darren Sinclair and Jonathan Williams have joined Cox Automotive UK in senior roles, to drive growth within its digital and media businesses.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/08/18/cox-automotive-strengthen-senior-management-team-1

SmartWitness FNOL trial reduces claim disputes by up to 40%

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2016/08/18/smartwitness-fnol-trial-reduces-claim-disputes-by-up-to-40

Vauxhall knew about fire fault earlier than previously admitted

Manufacturer first learned of problem with Zafira in 2009, MPs told

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/08/18/vauxhall-knew-about-fire-fault-earlier-than-previously-admitted

EC calls for new car tax rules to incentivise zero emission driving

UK thinktank says diesel should be phased out in London to improve air quality

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2016/08/18/ec-calls-for-new-car-tax-rules-to-incentivise-zero-emission-driving

Biffa launches 'The Wasteaters' refuse trucks fleet

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/08/18/biffa-launches-the-wasteaters-refuse-trucks-fleet

IAM Roadsmart training reaches more than half a million drivers

More than 500,000 people have taken IAM Roadsmart's advanced car or bike tests over the past six decades.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/08/18/iam-roadsmart-training-reaches-over-half-a-million-drivers

Keyfuels network reaches 2,000 sites

The Keyfuels fuel card network now includes more than 2,000 sites.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/18/keyfuels-network-reaches-2000-sites

Ryder signs sole supplier deal with Topps Tiles

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2016/08/18/ryder-signs-sole-supplier-deal-with-topps-tiles

Specsavers sees rocketing demand for driver eyecare vouchers

Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has seen a threefold increase in demand for driver eyecare vouchers in the last 12 months.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/18/specsavers-sees-rocketing-demand-for-driver-eyecare-vouchers

Exhibition space a sell-out at Commercial Fleet Van and Truck 2016

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2016/08/18/exhibition-space-a-sell-out-at-commercial-fleet-van-and-truck-2016

Jörg Löffler appointed CEO of Fleet Logistics Group

Jörg Löffler has been appointed chief executive officer (CEO) at TÜV SÜD subsidiary Fleet Logistics Group.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/08/17/jorg-loffler-appointed-ceo-of-fleet-logistics-group

Telematics has important part to play in ‘smart’ mobility

Fleet managers can find out about the important role that telematics has to play in mobility management at a free best practice session taking place at Fleet Management Live next month.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/17/telematics-has-important-part-to-play-in-smart-mobility

White & Company expands fleet of low loading LCVs

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/08/17/white-and-company-expands-fleet-of-low-loading-lcvs

UK biodiesel eradicates use of palm oil

UK now biodiesel contains no palm oil, for the first time since new legislation in 2008.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2016/08/17/uk-biodiesel-eradicates-use-of-palm-oil

A third of women suffer sexual harassment while travelling on business

Businesses are being reminded of their duty of care obligations to female staff after research found almost a third (31.4%) have encountered sexual harassment while travelling on business.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/17/nearly-a-third-of-women-suffer-sexual-harassment-while-travelling-on-business

New Allstar app helps drivers find ‘discount diesel’

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/08/17/new-allstar-app-helps-drivers-find-discount-diesel

New funding packages for lorry driving apprenticeships welcomed

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/08/17/new-funding-packages-for-lorry-driving-apprenticeships-welcomed

Meachers relys on Licence Bureau for licence checking

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2016/08/17/meachers-relys-on-licence-bureau-for-licence-checking

BCA Pulse: used car values rise in July

Following a dip in June, used car values bounced back in July according to BCA's latest Pulse report.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/17/bca-pulse-used-car-values-rise-in-july

Isle of Wight updates refuse truck fleet with 360 degree cameras

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/08/17/isle-of-wight-updates-refuse-truck-fleet-with-360-degree-cameras

Range Rover Sport gets extra fleet appeal with 2.0-litre diesel engine

The 2017 Range Rover Sport will feature a 2.0-litre diesel engine, making it the most efficient Range Rover ever.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/08/17/range-rover-sport-gets-extra-fleet-appeal-with-20-litre-diesel-engine

Ford to produce 'high volume' fully autonomous car by 2021

Ford is to double its autonomous vehicle research team as it aims to have a high volume, fully autonomous vehicle operational in a car sharing service by 2021.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/08/17/ford-to-produce-high-volume-fully-autonomous-car-by-2021

National Windscreens signs three-year deal with Brightside Group

National Windscreens has become the preferred supplier for all glass claims across the whole of Brightside’s motor book in a new three-year contract.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/16/national-windscreens-signs-three-year-deal-with-brightside-group

Volvo reports strong business sales growth for the first six months of 2016

Volvo saw a 7% increase in UK sales in the first six months of the year, with more than one third coming from business users.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/08/16/volvo-reports-strong-business-sales-growth-for-the-first-six-months-of-2016

TyreSafe achieves charity status

TyreSafe has been awarded full charity status, which it believes is a ‘major boost’ to the tyre safety awareness campaign.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/16/tyresafe-achieves-charity-status

Amber services signs contract hire deal for refuse vehicle from RVS

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2016/08/16/amber-services-signs-contract-hire-deal-for-refuse-vehicle-from-rvs

SHB employee commended at Iveco Apprentice of the Year competition

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/08/16/shb-employee-commended-at-iveco-apprentice-of-the-year-competition

Nissan Navara gets Euro 6 engine

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/08/16/nissan-navara-gets-euro-6-engine

Microlise lands Goldstar Heathrow contract

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/08/16/microlise-lands-goldstar-heathrow-contract

Big pick-ups enter speed limit grey area

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/08/16/big-pick-ups-enter-speed-limit-grey-area

BT Fleet to focus on outsourcing at Van and Truck 2016

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/08/15/bt-fleet-to-focus-on-outsourcing-at-van-and-truck-2016

Telematics take-up almost doubles in less than a year

The number of UK businesses using telematics vehicle tracking technology in 2016 has almost doubled since last year, research suggests.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/16/telematics-take-up-almost-doubles-in-less-than-a-year

Tough new powers wanted to tackle congestion caused by roadworks

Tough new powers are being called for by councils to ease traffic chaos caused by some utility companies digging up roads.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2016/08/16/tough-new-powers-wanted-to-tackle-congestion-caused-by-roadworks

Bristow & Sutor signs up for Greenroad fleet technology solution

Greenroad has won a contract to install its driver behaviour and fleet management in-vehicle solution within Bristow and Sutor’s fleet of 155 cars and vans.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/15/bristow-and-sutor-signs-up-for-greenroad-fleet-technology-solution

MAN reveals TGE van which goes on sale next year

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/08/15/man-reveals-tge-van-which-goes-on-sale-next-year

Fleet managers could drive demand for 'drive-safe' modes on smartphones

Fleet and safety manufacturers could drive demand for 'drive-safe' modes on smartphones, says the RAC Foundation.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/15/rac-foundation-calls-for-drive-safe-mode-on-smartphones

The Vehicle Group appoints Mervyn McIntyre as managing director

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/08/15/the-vehicle-group-appoints-mervyn-mcintyre-as-managing-director

Traffic commissioners to be redeployed

Traffic commissioners Sarah Bell, Nick Denton and Kevin Rooney will be redeployed following the appointment of Nick Jones as traffic commissioner for Wales.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/15/traffic-commissioners-to-be-redeployed

Jaama launches graduate training programme

The first recruit has joined Jaama's new graduate recruitment and training programme.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/15/jaama-launches-graduate-training-programme

FTA Fleet Engineer conference to focus on EU legislation

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/08/15/fta-fleet-engineer-conference-to-focus-on-eu-legislation

Automotive repair centre owner jailed after VAT fraud

A West Yorkshire mechanic who stole more than £300,000 in VAT payments has been jailed after attempting to justify the fraud by telling HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) that he was ‘no accountant’.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2016/08/15/automotive-repair-centre-owner-jailed-after-vat-fraud

Hauliers must keep enforcement agencies aware of improvements

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/08/15/hauliers-must-keep-enforcement-agencies-aware-of-improvements

QDOS Communications adds Mercedes-Benz vans to fleet

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/08/15/qdos-communications-adds-mercedes-benz-vans-to-fleet

Younger at-work driver behaviour investigated in new research

A DriveTech is to share the results of brand new research it has commissioned on younger at-work drivers, typically under 30 years of age at Fleet Management Live in October.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/12/younger-at-work-driver-behaviour-investigated-in-new-research

Chevin to demonstrate cost control software at Van and Truck 2016

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2016/08/12/chevin-to-demonstrate-cost-control-software-at-van-and-truck-2016

LoCITY fleet bans diesel vehicles

LoCITY Champion the City of London Corporation has banned new diesel vehicles from its procurement process.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/12/locity-champion-s-diesel-vehicle-ban

Police support Tyresafe to boost tyre safety awareness in East Midlands

The East Midlands Operational Support Service (EMOpSS) has lent its support to Tyresafe to raise awareness of the importance of correct tyre maintenance

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/08/12/police-support-tyresafe-to-boost-tyre-safety-awareness-in-east-midlands

Operation Stack plans must solve future road problems in Kent

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/08/12/operation-stack-plans-must-solve-future-road-problems-in-kent

Champion Timber achieves FORS bronze

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/08/12/champion-timber-achieves-fors-bronze

Manhindra hand over first UK car to customer

Mahindra has handed over the first E2O electric city car to a UK customer.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/08/12/manhindra-hand-over-first-uk-car-to-customer

Brake teams up with Arval to deliver additional Pledge training ahead of Road Safety Week

Brake and Arval have announced an additional Pledge training course ahead of Road Safety Week 2016 (21-27 November).

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/08/12/brake-teams-up-with-arval-to-deliver-additional-pledge-training-ahead-of-road-safety-week-3

Whistl signs van lease deal with Zenith

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/08/12/whistl-signs-van-lease-deal-with-zenith

£2 million fund for councils to improve journey times

A £2 million fund to allow councils to capitalise on emerging technologies and deliver better journeys for motorists has been launched today (August 11).

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/11/2-million-fund-for-councils-to-improve-journey-times

Beware HSE ‘dirty tricks’ after incidents, say law specialists

Fleet managers need to be aware of “dirty tricks” that could occur during a police or HSE accident investigation, legal firm Pinsent Mason has warned.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/11/beware-hse-dirty-tricks-after-incidents-say-law-specialists

Government launches three consultations on tax policy affecting fleets

The Government has issued consultations on salary sacrifice schemes, lease accounting and company car tax treatment of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs).

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/11/government-launches-three-consultations-on-tax-policy-affecting-fleets

Venson adds car salary sacrifice module to online portal

Venson has added a new car salary sacrifice module to its customer portal, which it believes will help employers take control of grey fleet costs.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2016/08/11/venson-adds-car-salary-sacrifice-module-to-online-portal

BCA: Demand for end-of-term inspection services leaps

New figures from BCA highlight a significant rise in the number of end-of-term inspections carried out with the customer present.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/11/bca-demand-for-end-of-term-inspection-services-leaps

Public sector fleets look for software to maximise asset utilisation

Chevin Fleet solutions has made several recent deals with public sector fleets looking for fleet management software.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/11/public-sector-fleets-increasingly-look-for-software-to-maximise-asset-utilisation

Alphabet expands affinity partnerships team

Alphabet has added to its affinity partnerships team with the appointment of new intermediary manager Darren Harnett.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2016/08/11/alphabet-expands-affinity-partnerships-team

New Hyundai i30 due for September launch

Hyundai is set to reveal its new i30 hatchback on September 7.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/08/11/new-hyundai-i30-due-for-september-launch

RGVA rebrands DFS truck fleet with swappable graphics

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/08/11/rgva-rebrands-dfs-truck-fleet-with-swappable-graphics

Monitoring tyres is key to keeping vehicles legal and on the road

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/08/11/monitoring-tyres-is-key-to-keeping-vehicles-legal-and-on-the-road

65 companies pledge to Go Ultra Low

Sixty-five UK organisations have been awarded ‘Go Ultra Low Company’ status since the initiative launched in May 2016.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/11/65-companies-pledge-to-go-ultra-low

ADI Group to offset emissions with BP fuel card

Engineering solutions company ADI Group has partnered with BP to offset its fleet’s carbon emissions through the BP Plus Fuel Card.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/11/adi-group-to-offset-emissions-with-bp-fuel-card

Drivers fail to correctly identify road signs

Drivers only know what 79% of UK road signs mean, with one in five a mystery, according to new research from Kwik Fit.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/10/drivers-fail-to-correctly-identify-road-signs

Lease accounting changes ‘trouble’ fleets, research shows

Fleet managers are 'deeply concerned' about impending changes to the accounting treatment of leased company vehicles, according to Sewells Research & Insight.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2016/08/10/lease-accounting-changes-trouble-fleets-research-shows

TCH Leasing extends contract hire partnership with Yesss Electrical

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/08/10/tch-leasing-extends-contract-hire-partnership-with-yesss-electrical

Northside Truck and Van marks Yorkshire day in style

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/08/10/northside-truck-and-van-marks-yorkshire-day-in-style

Manheim launches weekly sale of ALD fleet vehicles

Manheim has launched a new weekly ALD Automotive sale of returned fleet and personal lease cars at Bruntingthorpe.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2016/08/10/manheim-launches-weekly-sale-of-ald-fleet-vehicles

Faccenda invests £3m in new truck fleet

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2016/08/10/faccenda-invests-3m-in-new-truck-fleet

Building contractor chooses Fuso Canter tippers over van-based rivals

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/08/10/building-contractor-chooses-fuso-canter-tippers-over-van-based-rivals

Range Rover SVAutobiography Dynamic trim adds semi-autonomous features

Range Rover has launched SVAutobiography Dynamic trim, which includes further semi-autonomous technologies.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/08/10/range-rover-svautobiography-dynamic-trim-adds-semi-autonomous-features

Police review guidance for unmarked police cars

Motorists should now pull over for unmarked police cars after Essex Police originally urged drivers not to stop following the theft of two vans.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/10/police-review-guidance-for-unmarked-police-cars

Auto Windscreens switches to VisionTrack telematics cameras

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/08/10/auto-windscreens-switches-to-visiontrack-telematics-cameras

Jamma strengthens team as demand for Key2 increases

Jamma is strengthening its development and testing teams due to the increasing demand for its Key2 fleet management software.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/10/jamma-strengthens-team-as-demand-for-key2-increases

CoolKit converts vans for Enterprise Flex-E-Rent

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/08/10/coolkit-converts-vans-for-enterprise-flex-e-rent

Fiat Professional to showcase newest models at Commercial Fleet Van & Truck Event

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/08/09/fiat-professional-to-showcase-newest-models-at-commercial-fleet-van-and-truck-event

NHS Supply Chain begins fleet renewal programme

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/08/09/nhs-supply-chain-begins-fleet-renewal-programme

Summer months see 76% rise in air conditioning services

Technical service information provider Autodata has reported a 76% rise in air conditioning (AC) services since the UK’s weather warmed up in May.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2016/08/09/summer-months-see-76-rise-in-air-conditioning-services

Fix Auto UK adds Kings Norton to bodyshop repair network

Car Care of Kings Norton, Birmingham has joined the Fix Auto bodyshop entwork.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/09/fix-auto-uk-adds-kings-norton-to-bodyshop-repair-network

Baldwins Crane Hire operators licence revoked and directors disqualified

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/08/09/baldwins-crane-hire-operators-licence-revoked-and-directors-disqualified

Honda fleet team restructured to take advantage of new Civic

Honda is revamping its corporate sales team, ahead of rolling out a new strategy to target fleet sales in time for the launch of a crucial new model in 2017.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/08/08/honda-fleet-team-restructured-to-take-advantage-of-new-civic

BCA promises ‘unrivalled’ network

BCA Marketplace is promising an “unrivalled network of refurbishment, fleet management and remarketing centres for fleets of all sizes”.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/08/bca-promises-unrivalled-network

Radius Payment Solutions announces new Southeast Asia office

Radius Payment Solutions has announced a double office opening in Asia and has increased its international presence beyond Europe for the first time.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/08/radius-payment-solutions-announces-new-southeast-asia-office

Lack of healthy snacks top frustration for lorry drivers

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/08/08/lack-of-healthy-snacks-top-frustration-for-lorry-drivers

Thatcham launches Code of Practice for ADAS recalibration

An ADAS repair group has introduced a Code of Practice that provides clear guidance on the recalibration of safety technology during the fitment windscreens.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/08/code-of-practice-launched-for-adas-recalibration

New senior team at Axis Fleet Management

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/08/08/new-senior-team-at-axis-fleet-management

Alfa Romeo announces UK prices and specifications for all new Giulia

Prices for Alfa Romeo’s new rear-wheel drive Giulia saloon have been revealed with the new model costing from £29,180.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/08/08/alfa-romeo-announces-uk-prices-and-specifications-for-all-new-giulia

Glenn Sturley appointed chairman of VRA

Glenn Sturley has been appointed chairman of the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA), following the retirement of John Davies.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/08/08/glenn-sturley-appointed-chairman-of-vra

ATS Euromaster picks up international safety award

ATS Euromaster’s Dunstable service centre has been awarded an International Safety Award from the British Safety Council.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/08/ats-euromaster-picks-up-international-safety-award

Traffic Commissioners top the bill at FTA Transport Manager conferences

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/08/08/traffic-commissioners-top-the-bill-at-fta-transport-manager-conferences

New SE Sport and SE Technology models added to Octavia line-up

Škoda is adding two new trim levels to its best-selling Octavia range – SE Sport and SE Technology.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/08/08/new-se-sport-and-se-technology-models-added-to-octavia-line-up

Recipients of ‘free’ fuel fall 42% in seven years

The number of people receiving so-called ‘free’ fuel has almost halved since 2007/08, HMRC figures suggest.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/08/recipients-of-free-fuel-fall-42-in-seven-years

Fewer grey fleet drivers reimbursed above AMAP rate

HMRC figures reveal the number of grey fleet drivers being paid more than the Government-approved mileage rate has more than halved.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/08/fewer-grey-fleet-drivers-reimbursed-above-amap-rate

Online video host CitNow broadcasts more content than BBC TV

Personalised video provider CitNow claims to broadcast more video daily than the BBC, with more than 50% of UK car dealers using the technology.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/08/05/online-video-provider-citnow-broadcasting-more-video-than-the-bbc

VisionTrack calls for IPT exemption across fleets adopting telematics cameras

VisionTrack is calling for the Government to waive the Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) for fleets adopting accident-reducing camera telematics technology.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/05/visiontrack-calls-for-ipt-exemption-across-fleets-adopting-telematics-cameras

Trakm8 Holdings announces acquisition of Roadsense

Trakm8, the telematics and fleet management specialist, has completed the acquisition of Roadsense Technology.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/05/trakm8-holdings-announces-acquisition-of-roadsense

Thrifty raises £100k for Hospiscare

Thrifty Car and Van Rental has raised more than £100,000 for local charity Hospiscare.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/05/thrifty-raises-100k-for-hospiscare

LeasePlan Netherlands sells fuel card business to Fleetcor

LeasePlan Netherlands has sold its fuel card business, Travelcard, to FleetCor Technologies.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2016/08/05/leaseplan-netherlands-sells-fuel-card-business-to-fleetcor

Ford’s Dagenham Diesel Engine Production Line halves energy use

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/08/05/ford-s-dagenham-diesel-engine-production-line-halves-energy-use

New van market shows stability with 0.2% fall in sales in July

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/08/05/new-van-market-shows-stability-with-02-fall-in-sales-in-july

Numbers paying BIK car tax rise for first time in 10 years

The number of employees paying company car tax has increased for the first time in 10 years, newly-released figures suggest.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/05/numbers-paying-bik-car-tax-rise-for-first-time-in-10-years

SR Transport takes on two Mercedes-Benz in silver anniversary year

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/08/05/sr-transport-takes-on-two-mercedes-benz-in-silver-anniversary-year

Urgent action needed as drink-drive figures stall

Brake is calling on the Government to take urgent action after figures show little change in the number of people killed because of drink-driving.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/05/urgent-action-needed-as-drink-drive-figures-stall

Renault Kangoo now available with pre-installed Ready4Work Racking

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/08/05/renault-kangoo-now-available-with-pre-installed-ready4work-racking

Beverley Bell vows to continue targeting the ‘serially and seriously non-compliant’

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/08/05/beverley-bell-vows-to-continue-targeting-the-serially-and-seriously-non-compliant

New appointments at Fraikin

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/08/04/new-appointments-at-fraikin

AJAX achieves Van Excellence accreditation

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/08/04/ajax-achieves-van-excellence-accreditation

LF&E Refrigerated Transport to use transport planning software from Paragon

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2016/08/04/lfande-refrigerated-transport-to-use-transport-planning-software-from-paragon

Fleet registrations grow as private new car sales falter

UK new car registrations to fleet and business were up 5% in July, while private sales fell by 6% when compared to the same month last year.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/08/04/fleet-registrations-grow-as-private-new-car-sales-falter

Evolt to showcase four new products at LCV show

Evolt, is exhibiting four new products at the Cenex Low Carbon Vehicle (LCV) Event which takes place at Millbrook on the 14-15 September.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/08/04/evolt-to-showcase-four-new-products-at-lcv-show

Fleet driving licence checks rise 30% year-on-year

Driving licence checks carried out by fleets have risen 30.4% year-on-year, according to Freedom of Information figures.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/04/fleet-driving-licence-checks-rise-30-year-on-year

New appointment increases technology focus at Cap HPI

Ian Denny has been appointed as head of sales - digital media at Cap HPI as a result of the growing influence of digital technology across the automotive supply chain.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/08/04/new-appointment-increases-technology-focus-at-cap-hpi

TyrePal launches CANbus tyre pressure monitoring system

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/08/04/tyrepal-launches-canbus-tyre-pressure-monitoring-system

Advantex UK adds Peugeot Boxer vans to its fleet

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/08/04/advantex-uk-adds-peugeot-boxer-vans-to-its-fleet

National Windscreens comes to rescue of coachload of UK tourists in France

National Windscreen's European coverage came to the rescue of a coach of UK tourists stranded in the Champagne district of France.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/04/national-windscreens

Hyundai adds Turbo Edition to i20 range

Hyundai has revealed pricing and specification details for its new i20 Turbo Edition which goes on sale in August.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/08/04/hyundai-adds-turbo-edition-to-i20-range

Cost of fuel finally falls after four months of rising pump prices

After four consecutive months of pump price rises, the average cost of petrol on Britain’s forecourts has started to fall again, RAC data shows.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/04/cost-of-fuel-finally-falls-after-four-months-of-rising-pump-prices

EV uptake reaches record levels

Electric car registrations reached their highest half-year volumes in the first six months of 2016, with 19,252 registrations between January and June.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2016/08/03/ev-uptake-reaches-record-levels

Venson expands its account management team

Venson Automotive Solutions has appointed Miles Cooke and Will Wastell as account managers while John Mason has joined as contract and procurement manager.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/08/03/venson-expands-its-account-management-team

Euro Car Parts acquires leisure specialist Arleigh Group

Euro Car Parts has announced the acquisition of leisure specialist Arleigh Group as part of a further expansion into specialist products.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/08/03/euro-car-parts-acquires-leisure-specialist-arleigh-group

Truckforce takes on 57 Mercedes-Benz Sprinters

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/08/03/truckforce-takes-on-57-mercedes-benz-sprinters

Avis extends deal with Miles & Miles for Avis Prestige brand

Avis Car Rental, has extended its partnership with Miles & Miles, which operates luxury car rental brand Avis Prestige.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/08/03/avis-extends-deal-with-miles-and-miles-for-avis-prestige-brand

BP caps diesel cost to ‘protect fleets from pump price volatility’

BP is offering fleets a new pricing structure that could help them cap diesel costs and protect their business against prices rising.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/03/bp-diesel-offer-to-protect-fleets-from-pump-price-volatility

Buyers dumping diesel cars for petrol models, says What Car? research

Buyers are turning their backs on diesel-powered cars in favour of petrol models, according to new research by What Car?.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/03/buyers-dumping-diesel-cars-for-petrol-models-says-what-car-research

Fleet Hire director completes RideLondon 100-mile cycle event for cancer charity

Fleet Hire director Chris Joyce is hoping to raise a substantial sum for a children’s cancer charity after completing the Prudential RideLondon cycle event.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/03/fleet-hire-director-completes-rise-100-cycle-event-for-children-s-cancer-charity

RHA to represent the haulage industry in cartel claim

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/08/03/rha-to-represent-the-haulage-industry-in-cartel-claim

Charging infrastructure ‘keeping pace’ with EV uptake

There will be more public locations to charge electric cars in the UK than there are petrol stations by the summer of 2020, according to new analysis by Nissan.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/08/03/charging-infrastructure-keeping-pace-with-ev-uptake

WNDirect shortlisted for Business Enabler of the Year at Lloyds National Business Awards

WNDirect has been announced as a finalist for the ‘Vonage Business Enabler of the Year’ award at the Lloyds Bank National Business Awards 2016.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/03/wndirect-shortlisted-for-business-enabler-of-the-year-at-lloyds-national-business-awards

BEN announces the appointment of new CEO

BEN has announced the appointment of Zara Ross as its new chief executive officer.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/02/ben-announces-the-appointment-of-new-ceo

Vauxhall Mokka X offers connectivity with OnStar and Intellilink

Vauxhall is offering new infotainment and connectivity in its Mokka X SUV, including IntelliLink and the personal connectivity and mobility assistant, OnStar.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/08/02/vauxhall-mokka-x-offers-connectivity-with-onstar-and-intellilink

Drivers urged not to stop for anything other than marked police vehicle

Essex Police is advising motorists not to pull over if requested to do so by anything other than a marked police vehicle.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/02/drivers-urged-not-to-stop-for-anything-other-than-marked-police-vehicle

Influencing driver behaviour effectively - insight on offer to fleet decision-makers

Companies can spend hundreds of thousands of pounds on driver training and have little impact on collision and accident rates because the fundamentals of driver behaviour are not being addressed,

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/08/02/influencing-driver-behavior-effectively-insight-on-offer-to-fleet-decision-makers

Fleet decision-makers urged to book places at Fleet Management Live best practice seminars

Eight of the UK’s leading fleet industry suppliers will be delivering a wealth of best practice information and advice on key issues impacting on company car and van operations at a series of ‘must attend’ seminars being held at this year’s Fleet Management LIVE.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/08/02/fleet-decision-makers-urged-to-book-places-at-fleet-management-live-best-practice-seminars

AMT appoints sales manager for specialist cars

Chris Payne has been appointed as sales manager of the specialist cars division of AMT Group which provides rental, contract hire and vehicle sales solutions.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/08/02/amt-appoints-sales-manager-for-specialist-cars

RoSPA Fleet Safety launches bespoke driver development course

RoSPA Fleet Safety has launched a bespoke driver development course that aims to encourage safe decision-making.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/02/rospa-fleet-safety-launches-bespoke-driver-development-course

LeasePlan publishes guide to funding and taxation

LeasePlan UK has published the 2016 edition of its annual guide to company vehicle taxation and fleet funding, produced in association with Deloitte

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2016/08/02/leaseplan-publishes-guide-to-funding-and-taxation

HR unaware of full potential of salary sacrifice, Maxxia study finds

A new report released by asset finance company Maxxia suggests a lack of awareness among HR professionals regarding the full potential of salary sacrifice car schemes.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/02/hr-unaware-of-full-potential-of-salary-sacrifice-maxxia-study-finds

Fiat Chrysler UK managing director takes new role in Australia

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) announced that the company’s UK managing director, Steve Zanlunghi, has been appointed president and ceo, FCA Australia.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/08/02/fiat-chrysler-uk-managing-director-appointed-to-australia

Company dismantling HGV fined for safety failings

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/08/02/company-dismantling-hgv-fined-for-safety-failings

Cap HPI reveal most amusing and unusual car names

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/08/02/cap-hpi-reveal-most-amusing-and-unusual-car-names

BMW creates i3 van for Speedy Services

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/08/02/bmw-creates-i3-van-for-speedy-services

FIAG 2016 autumn workshop will look at the future of fleet

The future shape of Britain’s company car, van and HGV fleets will be the focus at the autumn 2016 workshop hosted by the Fleet Industry Advisory Group (FIAG).

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/08/02/fiag-2016-autumn-workshop-will-look-at-the-future-of-fleet

Pendragon Vehicle Management strikes fleet deal with Safestyle UK

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/08/02/pendragon-vehicle-management-strikes-fleet-deal-with-safestyle-uk

Chargemaster to provide EV charging for Q-Park’s London car parks

Chargemaster will take responsibility for operating and maintaining all 124 electric vehicle (EV) charging points across Q-Park’s London facilities.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/02/chargemaster-to-provide-ev-charging-for-q-park-s-london-car-parks

FTA poll confirms driver shortage fears

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/08/02/fta-poll-confirms-driver-shortage-fears

DfT opens inquiry into AdBlue cheat devices

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/08/01/dft-opens-inquiry-into-adblue-cheat-devices

Fleets urged to share their views on data sharing from connected cars

Fleet managers have been asked to help reach an agreement with manufacturers over data sharing from connected cars.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2016/08/01/fleets-urged-to-share-their-views-on-data-sharing-from-connected-cars

All-new Renault Mégane receives best-in-class running cost figures

The all-new Renault Mégane has received best-in-class service, maintenance and repair (SMR) figures at launch, according to data provided by Cap HPI.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/08/01/all-new-renault-megane-receives-best-in-class-running-cost-figures

More than half of young drivers use a phone whilst driving

A new survey by Brake, the road safety charity, and Direct Line reveals 25-34 year olds are taking huge risks by using their phone whilst driving.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/08/01/half-of-young-drivers-use-a-smartphone-while-driving

Seasonal trends cause 1.6% drop in used car market

Seasonal pressures pushed the used car market to a 1.6% decline in July reports Cap HPI.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/01/seasonal-trends-cause-16-drop-in-used-vehicle-market

UK true fleet market drops in June

The true fleet market in the UK saw a drop of 0.8% in June compared to the same month last year, according to Dataforce.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/08/01/uk-true-fleet-market-drops-in-june

London Mayor urged to consider tighter standard for diesel vehicles in capital

London Assembly environment committee has urged the London Mayor to consider tighter standards on diesel vehicles as part of his air pollution action plan.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/01/london-mayor-urged-to-consider-tighter-standard-for-diesel-vehicles

Fleetondemand launches global vehicle hire software solution

Technology provider Fleetondemand has launched a new global vehicle hire capability to its portfolio of mobility solutions.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/08/01/fleetondemand-launches-new-global-vehicle-hire-and-ground-transport-integrations

Fix Auto Manchester East manages courtesy cars with new app

Fix Auto Manchester East is managing the costs associated with the running of its courtesy car fleet with the early adoption of a new App from Circle Leasing.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/08/01/fix-auto-manchester-east-manages-courtesy-cars-with-new-app

Auto Styling Truckman launches two Volkswagen approved hardtops for Amarok

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/08/01/auto-styling-truckman-launches-two-volkswagen-approved-hardtops-for-amarok

Car dealerships' inventory rises 46% as manufacturers force stock on UK dealers

The value of car dealerships’ inventory has risen 46% over five years to £23.4 billion last year, up from £16.1bn five years ago, says UHY Hacker Young.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/08/01/car-dealerships-inventory-rises-46-as-manufacturers-force-excess-stock-on-uk-dealers