Concept Vehicle Leasing undergoes brand refresh

Concept Vehicle Leasing has refreshed its brand identity and now has a new look.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2016/09/30/brand-refresh-for-concept-vehicle-leasing

Alphabet bolsters technical services team with new appointments

Business mobility and fleet specialist Alphabet has appointed Tim Howett as technical services business development manager.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2016/09/30/alphabet-bolsters-technical-services-team-with-new-appointments

Peugeot finds the answer to residuals gloom

Residual values are Peugeot’s biggest conundrum – one that it is determined to solve.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/30/peugeot-finds-the-answer-to-residuals-gloom

Brake calls for Government to take action as casualty reduction stalls

Road safety charity Brake is calling on the Government to take action to prevent the reduction in the numbers of deaths and injuries on our roads stagnating.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/30/brake-calls-for-government-to-take-action-as-casualty-reduction-stalls

Mayor of London proposes safety star rating for HGVs in London

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/09/30/mayor-of-london-proposes-safety-star-rating-for-hgvs-in-london

Shadbolt achieves FORS Gold and reduces fuel usage by 31%

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2016/09/30/shadbolt-achieves-fors-gold-and-reduces-fuel-usage-by-31

Kia ahead of target for 100,000 sales ambition

Kia expects to exceed its registrations target for this year but insists it will be achieved with a better balance of sales into retail and fleet.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/30/kia-ahead-of-target-for-100-000-sales-ambition

JCT600 managers become Princes Trust mentors

20 staff at JCT600 have become mentors for The Princes Trust.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/09/30/jct600-managers-become-princes-trust-mentors

Cap HPI appoints German car editor

Cap HPI has appointed Patrick Mayerhörmann as car editor - Germany.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/09/30/cap-hpi-appoints-german-car-editor

Audi launches all-new Q5 SUV

Audi has revealed its all-new Q5 model, which the company says focuses on connectivity, driver assistance, aeroacoustics and driving dynamics.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/29/audi-launches-all-new-q5-suv

BMW previews Concept X2 ahead of 2018 launch

BMW has revealed its Concept X2 compact crossover ahead of an expected 2018 launch.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/29/bmw-previews-concept-x2-ahead-of-2018-launch

Toyota displays FCV Plus fuel cell concept

Toyota has displayed its FCV Plus hydrogen fuel cell concept at the Paris motor show.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/29/toyota-displays-fcv-plus-fuel-cell-concept

Renault to relaunch Koleos large SUV into UK market

Renault is to introduce its new Koleos large SUV into the UK market.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/29/renault-to-relaunch-koleos-large-suv-into-uk-market

Suzuki Ignis small crossover arriving next year

Suzuki has revealed the new Ignis compact crossover at the Paris Motor Show.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/29/suzuki-ignis-small-crossover-arriving-next-year

Mercedes-Benz announces EQ electric vehicle and mobility brand

Mercedes-Benz has announced its EQ electric vehicle brand, showing off an electric SUV 'close to production' concept.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/29/mercedes-benz-announces-eq-electric-vehicle-and-mobility-brand

General Traffic opts for Mercedes-Benz Citans

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/29/general-traffic-opts-for-mercedes-benz-citans

New FORS standard is ‘greenest’ to date

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/29/new-fors-standard-is-greenest-to-date

Volkswagen unveils fully electric ID concept car

Volkswagen has revealed its fully electric I.D. concept car at the Paris Motor Show.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/29/volkswagen-unveils-fully-electric-id-concept-car

Renault unveils new pure-electric Zoe with 250-mile range

A new version of the pure-electric Renault Zoe with a range of 250 miles will go on sale it the UK in November after it was unveiled at the Paris motor show.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/29/renault-unveils-electric-zoe-with-250-mile-range

Busy drivers taking risks behind the wheel

Time-strapped drivers are applying make-up, programming their sat-nav, and even shaving while on the move, according to Matthew Reynolds of Just Motor Law.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/29/busy-drivers-taking-risks-behind-the-wheel

Nissan to relaunch Micra supermini

Nissan is to relaunch its Micra supermini, and return production to Europe.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/29/nissan-to-relaunch-micra-supermini

Surge in van traffic is 'ticking accident time bomb'

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/29/surge-in-van-traffic-is-ticking-accident-time-bomb

Fred Sherwood Group boosts productivity with TomTom paperless workflow system

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/09/29/fred-sherwood-group-boosts-productivity-with-tomtom-paperless-workflow-system

Dynniq rolls out new look for vehicles as part of major fleet overhaul

Smart technology provider Dynniq is rolling out a new look for its cars and vans as part of a major overhaul of its UK fleet.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/29/dynniq-rolls-out-new-look-for-vehicles-as-part-of-major-fleet-overhaul

Strong demand underpins used car values

Demand for quality used cars remained remarkably strong throughout September leading to a stronger than normal market, with overall price reductions at three years 60,000 miles of only 0.2%.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/29/strong-demand-underpins-used-car-values

Vauxhall launches rugged Viva Rocks edition

Arriving in showrooms next summer, Vauxhall has launched the Viva Rocks, with a raised ride height with rugged body cladding.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/29/vauxhall-launches-rugged-viva-rocks-edition

Prohire secures Customer Service Excellence Standard

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/09/29/prohire-secures-customer-service-excellence-standard

Construction company fined £800,000

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/09/29/construction-company-fined-800-000

Bear Grylls reveals new Land Rover Discovery on Lego Tower Bridge

Land Rover has revealed the new Discovery seven-seat SUV, involving the largest Lego structure ever built.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/29/bear-grylls-reveals-new-land-rover-discovery-on-lego-tower-bridge

TCH Leasing awarded place on the new Mid-and-West Wales Fire framework agreement

TCH Leasing has been awarded a place on the new Mid-and-West Wales Fire framework agreement for the provision of salary sacrifice cars to the public sector.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/29/tch-leasing-awarded-place-on-the-new-mid-and-west-wales-fire-framework-agreement

Government defends road safety record of all lane running

Converting the hard shoulder into a running lane does not present an unacceptable level of risk, the Government has claimed.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/28/government-defends-road-safety-record-of-all-lane-running

Road rage attack avoided when motorist spots dashcam

A dashcam has potentially spared a fleet van driver from a violent clash with a road rage motorist.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/28/road-rage-attack-avoided-when-motorist-spots-dashcam

Toyota hybrid sales rise 45% in Europe last year

Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has seen hybrid sales rise 45% this year as it prepares to exhibit three new hybrids at the Paris motor show.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/28/toyota-hybrid-sales-rise-45-in-europe-last-year

PSA Group partners with Masternaut to provide telematics to fleets

The PSA Group and Masternaut have struck a deal to help make its telematics platform more easily accessible to fleet customers.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/28/psa-group-partners-with-masternaut-to-provide-telematics-to-fleets

Five-star NCAP ratings for new cars but Thatcham criticises optional fit

Thatcham Research has welcomed the addition of two more Euro NCAP five star performers, the Peugeot 3008 and Mercedes E Class but criticised optional fit safety equipment.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/28/five-star-ncap-ratings-for-new-cars-but-thatcham-criticises-optional-fit

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles supplies 130 vehicles to Mountjoy

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/09/28/volkswagen-commercial-vehicles-supplies-130-vehicles-to-mountjoy

Variety of telematics leads to marketplace confusion, GreenRoad claims

Fleet managers are being bombarded with so many different messages about how to make their fleets and drivers safer that it is causing confusion in the marketplace, Chris Horbowyj of GreenRoad Technologies claims.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/28/variety-of-telematics-leads-to-marketplace-confusion

Fleet operator says cycling groups should stop ‘playing the victim’

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/09/28/fleet-operator-says-cycling-groups-should-stop-playing-the-victim

Mercedes-Benz dealer group Rygor opens flagship branch in Gloucester

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/09/28/mercedes-benz-dealer-group-rygor-opens-flagship-branch-in-gloucester

Convictions and guidance go unheeded as part worn dealers continue to sell dangerous tyres

Court cases and investigations of part worn dealers have revealed the wilful neglect of motorists’ safety as unscrupulous retailers continue to sell dangerous used tyres despite previous convictions and guidance.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2016/09/28/convictions-and-guidance-go-unheeded-as-part-worn-dealers-continue-to-sell-dangerous-tyres

FORS training project gets van drivers on bikes

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/27/fors-training-project-gets-van-drivers-on-bikes

Small fleets and truck excellence programmes are FTA focus

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/27/small-fleets-and-truck-excellence-programmes-are-fta-focus

Sentencing Council penalties could be game changer for corporate manslaughter prosecutions

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/27/sentencing-council-penalties-could-be-game-changer-for-corporate-manslaughter-prosecutions

Hilux and Proace key for Toyota van growth

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/27/hilux-and-proace-key-for-toyota-van-growth

LDV demonstrates range to fleets on UK return

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/27/ldv-demonstrates-range-to-fleets-on-uk-return

Fleets get into Fiat Talento van

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/27/fleets-get-into-fiat-talento-van

DAF models demonstrated on Millbrook roads

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/09/27/daf-models-demonstrated-on-millbrook-roads

Persistent illegal operation means Metro Concrete is not fit to hold a licence

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/09/27/persistent-illegal-operation-means-metro-concrete-is-not-fit-to-hold-a-licence

CD Auction Group appoints new commercial director

CD Auction Group has announced the appointment of Graham Howes as its new commercial director.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/09/27/cd-auction-group-appoints-new-commercial-director

Suzuki facelifts S-Cross and adds new engines

Suzuki has updated its S-Cross crossover model, with more distinctive and upright front end styling.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/27/suzuki-facelifts-s-cross-and-adds-new-engines

Renault-Nissan and Microsoft to work together on connected driving

Renault-Nissan Alliance and Microsoft Corp have signed a global, multi-year agreement to partner on next-generation technologies to advance connected driving.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/27/renault-nissan-and-microsoft-partner-to-deliver-the-future-of-connected-driving

Cap HPI to launch global business at Paris motor show

Automotive data specialist Cap HPI is launching its global business at the Paris motor show this week.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/27/cap-hpi-to-launch-global-business-at-paris-motorshow

MAN appoints new head of TopUsed

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/09/27/man-appoints-new-head-of-topused

Young men three times more likely to get distracted behind the wheel

Young male drivers are over three times more likely to get distracted by using a handheld mobile phone behind the wheel, according to research by Motors.co.uk.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/27/young-men-three-times-more-likely-to-get-distracted-behind-the-wheel

BCA appoints new European operations director

BCA is supporting its expansion plans in Europe with the appointment of Bertrand de Techtermann into the new role of European operations director.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/27/bca-appoints-new-european-operations-director

Allstar partners with Keyfuels at Fleet Management Live

Allstar has partnered with Keyfuels to exhibit at next month's Fleet Management Live event.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/27/allstar-partners-with-keyfuels-at-fleet-management-live

Commute is ‘wasted time’ for 31% of workforce

The daily commute is still regarded as wasted time for nearly a third of professionals, according to a survey from Regus.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/27/commute-is-wasted-time-for-31-of-workforce

UK’s slowest motorway has an average speed of 24mph

The M606 has been named the slowest motorway in the UK, with an average speed of 24.62mph, according to RAM Tracking.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/27/uk-s-slowest-motorway-has-an-average-speed-of-24mph

Rental firms renew focus on the customer

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/26/rental-firms-renew-focus-on-the-customer

Conversion and racking continues to innovate

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/26/conversion-and-racking-continues-to-innovate

Telematics under spotlight at Commercial Fleet Van and Truck

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/09/26/telematics-under-spotlight-at-commercial-fleet-van-and-truck

Software developments ease admin burden

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/09/26/software-developments-ease-admin-burden

Leasing firms build presence in van market

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/26/leasing-firms-build-presence-in-van-market-1

New engine and interior tweaks for Kia Soul

Kia is to update the Soul crossover range, with design tweaks and a new turbo petrol engine.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/26/new-engine-and-interior-tweaks-for-kia-soul

Kia updates Carens MPV

Kia has announced details of a range of upgrades to the Kia Carens MPV, on sale from late 2016.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/26/kia-updates-carens-mpv

McGhee's Bakery adds two Mercedes-Benz Sprinters to fleet

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/09/26/mcghee-s-bakery-adds-two-mercedes-benz-sprinters-to-fleet

SHB Hire opens Gloucester depot: its biggest site in UK

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/09/26/shb-hire-opens-gloucester-depot-its-biggest-site-in-uk

Newcastle City Council expands property maintenance fleet with 105 Vauxhall vans

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/26/newcastle-city-council-expands-property-maintenance-fleet-with-105-vauxhall-vans

Overtaking collision captured on dashcam to simplify insurance claim

Collision investigation from an overtaking driver that damaged two vans was simplified by dashcam footage from a commercial vehicle.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/26/overtaking-collision-captured-on-dashcam-to-simplify-insurance-claim

BP Fuel Cards to host free webinar on controlling fuel costs

BP Fuel Cards is to host a free webinar aimed at helping fleets control fuel consumption and costs.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/26/bp-fuel-cards-to-host-free-online-webinar

Enterprise Rent-A-Car opens new branch in Bicester

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has opened a new branch in Bicester creating six new jobs.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/26/enterprise-rent-a-car-opens-new-branch-in-bicester

Cyclists urged to ‘hang back’ from HGVs

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/09/26/cyclists-urged-to-hang-back-from-hgvs

Hard-shoulder running on ‘smart’ motorways needs re-think, says AA

Eight out of 10 drivers think that removal of hard-shoulders on so-called ‘smart’ motorways has made them more dangerous, according to an AA Populus poll.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2016/09/26/hard-shoulder-running-on-smart-motorways-labelled-dangerous

Business mobility in the spotlight at ACFO autumn seminar

Fleet decision-makers are increasingly being urged to focus on “business mobility” and the overall cost of journeys and not simply the cost of vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/23/business-mobility-in-the-spotlight-at-acfo-autumn-seminar

Fleet Alliance extends fleet policy with more ULEVs

Leasing and fleet management specialist Fleet Alliance has extended its car policy to provide staff with a greater choice of ultra low emission vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2016/09/22/fleet-alliance-extends-fleet-policy-with-more-ulevs

Ubeeqo set to make debut at Fleet Management Live

B2B tailor-made fleet management solutions specialist Ubeeqo is to exhibit at Fleet Management Live following a ground-breaking 2016.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/23/ubeeqo-set-to-make-debut-at-fleet-management-live

Fleet Assist strengthens technical team to meet growing demand

Fleet Assist has strengthened its technical authorisation team to meet growing demand for its services from major contract hire and leasing companies.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/23/fleet-assist-strengthens-technical-team-to-meet-growing-demand

Circle Leasing Vehicle Hire app now available for iPhone and iPad users

Courtesy car lease provider Circle Leasing has made its Vehicle Hire app available for use on iOS as well as Android devices.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/23/circle-leasing-vehicle-hire-app-now-available-for-iphone-and-ipad-users

Midlothian Council and NHS Lothian opt for Nissan e-NV200 vans

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/23/midlothian-council-and-nhs-lothian-opt-for-nissan-e-nv200-vans

Suzuki eyes 50% fleet growth

Executives at a Japanese car firm believe the format of a popular TV programme will lead to a 50% growth in its business with UK fleets next year.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/23/suzuki-eyes-fleet-growth

UK’s largest Wheels to Work scheme kits out moped fleet with Maxxis tyres

Kickstart, the UK’s largest Wheels to Work scheme, has kitted out its 300 strong moped fleet with CST tyres from Maxxis.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2016/09/23/uk-s-largest-wheels-to-work-scheme-kits-out-moped-fleet-with-maxxis-tyres

Volkswagen Crafter is named International Van of the Year 2017

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/09/23/volkswagen-crafter-is-named-international-van-of-the-year-2017

Citroën demonstrators travel more than 60,000 km in autonomous mode

Four Citroën C4 Picasso demonstrators equipped with autonomous driving features have already travelled 60,000 km in "hands off" mode.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/23/citroen-demonstrators-travel-more-than-60-000-km-in-autonomous-mode

Thrifty Car and Van Rental opens third branch in Birmingham

Thrifty Car and Van Rental has expanded its nationwide network by opening its third branch in Birmingham, Birmingham Central.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/23/thrifty-car-and-van-rental-opens-third-branch-in-birmingham

Skip operator suspended for a month

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/09/23/skip-operator-suspended-for-a-month

Nissan extends e-NV200 warranty to five years

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/22/nissan-extends-e-nv200-warranty-to-five-years

Nissan launches NV300 medium panel van

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/22/nissan-launches-nv300-medium-panel-van

Fleet Logistics goes live in Latin America with Syngenta

Fleet Logistics has gone live in Latin and Central America with global agri-business Syngenta, managing a fleet of around 1,600 vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/22/fleet-logistics-goes-live-in-latin-america-with-syngenta

Bosch developes VisionX truck concept

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/09/22/bosch-developes-visionx-truck-concept

Greentomatocars adopts Greenroad telematics to increase safety

Greentomatocars has introduced Greenroad telematics to help it increase safety and improve driver behaviour.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/22/greentomatocars-adopts-greenroad-telematics-to-increase-safety

Former industry figure to launch social enterprise for youth employment

Former Hitachi Capital director Chris Tarry has launched Access Generation, a new social enterprise that will provide free practical guidance to businesses to help them make the workplace more accessible for inexperienced young people.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/09/22/former-industry-figure-to-launch-social-enterprise-for-youth-employment

Policy makers should adopt ‘whole-vehicle’ approach to reducing CO2 from trucks

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/09/22/policy-makers-should-adopt-whole-vehicle-approach-to-reducing-co2-from-trucks

Volkswagen showcases e-Crafter electric van concept

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/22/volkswagen-showcases-e-crafter-electric-van-concept

Wilkes named new chief executive of Vehicle Certification Agency

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/09/22/wilkes-named-new-chief-executive-of-vehicle-certification-agency

HMRC takes aim at thousands more company car drivers

Cash for car schemes will be considered as part of the consultation on the future of salary sacrifice arrangements, HMRC has confirmed to Fleet News.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/22/hmrc-takes-aim-at-thousands-more-company-car-drivers

Pilgrim Foodservice expands fleet with Gray & Adams

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/09/21/pilgrim-foodservice-expands-fleet-with-gray-and-adams

Bentley launches Bentayga SUV as first diesel model

Bentley Motors is to launch a diesel engine in its Bentayga SUV.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/21/bentley-launches-bentayga-suv-as-first-diesel-model

Hubio launches new fleet tracker

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/21/hubio-launches-new-fleet-tracker

Ford to launch new automatic van gearbox and Sync infotainment

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/21/ford-to-launch-new-automatic-van-gearbox-and-sync-infotainment

Infiniti upgrades infotainment systems

Infiniti is to launch its all-new Infiniti InTouch infotainment services in the new Q60 sports coupe.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/21/infiniti-upgrades-infotainment-systems

Mercedes-Benz to offer 'all-terrain' E-Class estate model

Mercedes-Benz is to launch a 4WD 'All-Terrain' edition E-Class.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/21/mercedes-benz-to-offer-all-terrain-e-class-estate-model

Fred Sherwood reduces downtime with tyre management programme

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/09/21/fred-sherwood-reduces-downtime-with-tyre-management-programme

Real-world fuel testing set to shake up cost of ownership

Poll suggests just one in 20 currently get within 5% of official mpg figures.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2016/09/21/real-world-fuel-testing-set-to-shake-up-cost-of-ownership

Mick George supports National Lorry Week

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/09/21/mick-george-supports-national-lorry-week

One in four dealers predicts leap in pre-registration activity during September

According to a new survey from Cap HPI, one in four dealers expects volumes of pre-registered vehicles to exceed 21% of total new sales in September.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/21/one-in-four-dealers-predicts-leap-in-pre-registration-activity-during-september

Rolec EV launches new EV pay-as-you-go charging system

Rolec EV has launched a new public EV charge point management system called EV Charge Online.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2016/09/20/rolec-ev-launches-new-ev-pay-as-you-go-charging-system

Agility Fleet employees raise £8,000 for Rees Foundation charity

Employees at contract hire and fleet management specialists Agility Fleet have raised £8,000 for Worcestershire-based charity Rees Foundation.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/20/agility-fleet-raises-8-000-for-rees-foundation-charity

Fleet Forward LLP launches fleet management application

Fleet Forward LLP has launched a multi-faceted software solution operating on Android smartphone and Android PDA.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/20/fleet-forward-llp-launches-fleet-management-application

Prestige launches mobile servicing to cut fleet downtime

Prestige Fleet Servicing has launched a mobile servicing solution to help fleets cut vehicle downtime.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/20/prestige-launches-mobile-servicing-to-cut-fleet-downtime

Ton-up: UK’s biggest fleet event tops 100 exhibitors

Fleet Management Live close to sell-out as fleet registrations surge ahead.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/20/ton-up-uk-s-biggest-fleet-event-tops-100-exhibitors

Europcar expands London network

Europcar has extended its rental network with the opening of two new central London branches in Bloomsbury and on Marylebone Road.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/20/europcar-expands-london-network

Average August van values rise above £6,000

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/20/average-august-van-values-rise-above-6-000

Ford Ka+ supermini goes on sale

Ford's new Ka+ five-door supermini has gone on sale in the UK, priced from £8,995.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/20/ford-ka-supermini-goes-on-sale

Croydon firm has transport licence revoked

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/09/19/croydon-firm-has-transport-licence-revoked

Sharp pre-registration drive set to increase pressure on RVs

The pre-registering of cars in order to satisfy annual sales targets risks putting downward pressure on residual values (RVs), experts have warned.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/19/sharp-pre-registration-drive-set-to-increase-pressure-on-rvs

Company cars most 'important' benefit for young employees

A company car is the most desirable employment benefit for workers under 25, according to new research.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2016/09/19/attraction-of-company-cars-drives-young-people-into-jobs

Admin Business Solutions to focus on outsourcing benefits

Admin Business Solutions (ABS) is exhibiting at next month's Fleet Management Live to showcase the benefits of outsourcing fleet administration services.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/19/admin-business-solutions-to-focus-on-outsourcing-benefits

Avis Car Rental adds DS5 to its fleet

Avis Car Rental has added the DS 5 to its fleet, with the car available to rent from a number of locations across the country.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/19/avis-car-rental-adds-ds5-to-its-fleet

Drivers to face tougher sanctions for mobile phone use

Drivers caught using a handheld mobile phone will get six points on their licence and a £200 fine, the Government says.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/19/drivers-to-face-tougher-sanctions-for-mobile-phone-use

Northside Mercedes-Benz launches apprentice ‘job swap’

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/09/19/northside-mercedes-benz-launches-apprentice-job-swap

ChargePoint Services acquires Hampshire and Cornwall EV charging networks

ChargePoint Services has completed its purchase of SSE’s interest in the electric vehicle charging networks across Hampshire and Cornwall.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/19/chargepoint-services-acquires-hampshire-and-cornwall-ev-charging-networks

Call for urgent action as DfT set to miss 2020 ULEV target

The Department for Transport (DfT) should support the adoption of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) through a guaranteed buy-back scheme or by underwriting risk, say MPs on the Environmental Audit Committee, which has published a report into sustainability at the DfT.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2016/09/19/call-for-urgent-action-as-dft-set-to-miss-2020-ulev-target-1

BCA Birmingham set to open in October

Development of the new 20-acre, multi-million pound, BCA remarketing and logistics facility at Perry Barr, Birmingham, is nearing completion.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/09/19/bca-birmingham-set-to-open-in-october

All Fleet Services introduces digital Dart charge management system

All Fleet Services have devised and implemented a sysyrm to ease the administration of handling thousands of Dartford Crossing (Dart) Charges for the fleet industry.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/19/all-fleet-services-introduces-digital-dart-charge-management-sys

Dawsongroup CEO

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/09/19/dawsongroup-ceo

LeasePlan appoints new CEO and COO

LeasePlan Corporation NV has appointed a new chief executive officer, Tex Gunning, and a new chief operating officer, Marco van Kalleveen.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2016/09/16/leaseplan-appoints-new-ceo-and-coo

Traffic commissioner bans Walsall haulage firm directors for four years

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/09/16/traffic-commissioner-bans-walsall-haulage-firm-directors-for-four-years

Low Carbon Champions announced by LowCVP

The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) has announced the 2016 Low Carbon Champions at an awards dinner in Milton Keynes.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2016/09/16/low-carbon-champions-announced-by-cenex

Lords committee launches inquiry into driverless technology

The House of Lords science and technology committee has launched an inquiry into future uses of driverless vehicles in the UK.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/16/lords-committee-launches-inquiry-into-driverless-technology

Jersey Post chooses Nissan e-NV200 for delivery fleet

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2016/09/16/jersey-post-chooses-nissan-e-nv200-for-delivery-fleet

APT Skidata launches feature for creating emission-based tariffs

APT Skidata has launched a new feature that allows car park operators to set individual parking tariffs according to the CO2 emissions of the vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/16/apt-skidata-launches-feature-for-creating-emission-based-tariffs

Safety-conscious London fleet to showcase developments at Van and Truck session

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/09/16/safety-conscious-london-fleet-to-showcase-developments-at-van-and-truck-session

Rupert Armitage appointed as managing director of Auto Windscreens

Auto Windscreens has named Rupert Armitage as its new manager director after being acting MD since January 2016.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/16/rupert-armitage-appointed-as-managing-director-of-auto-windscreens-names

Toyota begins second round of i-Road urban electric vehicle testing

Toyota has started the second round of its Open Road Project, to determine the commercial potential of the i-Road, its electric three-wheeled urban vehicle.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2016/09/16/toyota-begins-second-round-of-i-road-urban-electric-vehicle-testing

Almost a third admit to middle lane hogging

A year on from the first driver being prosecuted for middle-lane hogging, almost a third (32%) of motorists still admit to being a middle-lane hogger, according to new research from Confused.com.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/09/16/almost-a-third-admit-to-middle-lane-hogging

Venson focuses on ‘single point of contact’ for River Island

River Island says it is benefitting from Venson’s focus on delivering customer service excellence and value for money.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/16/venson-focuses-on-single-point-of-contact-for-river-island

Honda reveals all-new 10th generation Civic

Honda has revealed the all-new Civic hatchback ahead of its official launch at the Paris Motorshow at the end of the month.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/15/honda-unveils-all-new-10th-generation-civic

Volvo adds Cross Country model to V90 range

Volvo has introduced the Cross Country V90 estate model.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/15/volvo-adds-cross-country-model-to-v90-range

First fleet drives for new Toyota Proace van range

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/15/first-fleet-drives-for-new-toyota-proace-van-range

Nissan N-Vision trim levels add safety equipment

Nissan has added the safety focused N-Vision trim levels to its Juke, Qashqai and X-Trail crossover models.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/15/nissan-n-vision-trim-levels-add-safety-equipment

Europcar takes delivery of 55 electric Renault Zoe vehicles

Renault has delivered its biggest ever UK order of the electric Renault Zoe, with 55 cars supplied to Europcar UK for use in the delivery and collection of hire vehicles in major UK cities.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/15/europcar-takes-delivery-of-55-electric-renault-zoe-vehicles

Contract Fire Security cuts costs with new fleet management programme

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/09/15/contract-fire-security-cuts-costs-with-new-fleet-management-programme

Mini appoints head of corporate and used cars

Mini has appointed Steve Roberts into the newly-created role of head of corporate and used cars.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/15/mini-appoints-head-of-corporate-and-used-cars

Londoners urge Mayor to expand Ultra-Low Emission Zone

Londoners have urged the Mayor of London to expand the Ultra-Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and crackdown on the most polluting vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2016/09/15/londoners-urge-mayor-to-expand-ultra-low-emission-zone

Northern Gas Networks adds specialist core and vac trucks to fleet

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/09/15/northern-gas-networks-adds-specialist-core-and-vac-trucks-to-fleet

Use of handheld phones behind the wheel on the rise

One third of drivers have admitted to using a handheld phone when driving in the past 12, while one in seven admit taking photos or video while moving.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/15/use-of-handheld-phones-behind-the-wheel-on-the-rise

Sword Dynamic Services reports savings after fitting tracking system

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/09/15/sword-dynamic-services-reports-savings-after-fitting-tracking-system

Mitsubishi Outlander continues to dominate electric vehicle market

The Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid continues to dominate the ultra-low carbon car and van league table with 21,708 of the vehicles licensed in the UK at the end of Q2 2016.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2016/09/13/mitsubishi-outlander-continues-to-dominate-electric-vehicle-market

Electric Nation project to use smart technology to manage EV charging demand

Motorists taking delivery of a new electric vehicle are being invited to join the 'Electric Nation' project and receive a free 'smart charger'.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/14/electric-nation-project-to-use-smart-technology-to-manage-ev-charging-demand

Nixon Hire adds 10 more Isuzu trucks to fleet

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/09/14/nixon-hire-adds-10-more-isuzu-trucks-to-fleet

ACFO to publish memorandum of understanding with private parking industry

Fleet representative body ACFO is to publish a memorandum of understanding document looking at best practice around parking fines on private land.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/14/acfo-to-publish-memorandum-of-understanding-with-private-parking-industry

Driving Simulator is key to reducing motion sickness

Driving Simulators could be the key to stopping motion sickness in new cars, according to Ansible Motion.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/09/14/driving-simulator-is-key-to-reducing-motion-sickness

Outlander continues to dominate electric vehicle market

The Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid continues to dominate the ultra-low carbon car and van league table with 21,708 of the vehicles licensed in the UK at the end of Q2 2016.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2016/09/13/outlander-continues-to-dominate-electric-vehicle-market

LDV range available to drive at Van and Truck event

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/14/ldv-range-available-to-drive-at-van-and-truck-event

Levy helps Nottingham to 33% carbon cut as Cambridge considers charge

Nottingham has achieved its carbon emissions reduction target four years’ early, thanks in part to the introduction of the Workplace Parking Levy (WPL).

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/13/levy-helps-nottingham-to-33-carbon-cut

Renault hands over the keys to its 100,000th electric vehicle

Five years since the launch of its first electric vehicle, Renault has handed over the keys to its 100,000th electric car customer.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/13/renault-hands-over-the-key-to-its-100-000th-electric-vehicle

New disposal routes helping to maintain values

New disposal routes to market are helping to maintain values as the number of used cars available continues to grow, reports Epyx.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/13/new-disposal-routes-helping-to-maintain-values

Autoglass partners with Sorry as a Service

Belron, parent company of Autoglass, will invest £50,000 in personalised customer relationship startup - Sorry as a Service.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/13/autoglass-partners-with-sorry-as-a-service

Fix Auto Loughborough announces plans for new Fix & Go site

Fix Auto Loughborough owner Paul Smith is the latest Fix Auto UK franchisee to invest significantly to develop a Fix Auto Fix & Go express repair facility.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/13/fix-auto-loughborough-announces-plans-for-new-fix-and-go-site

New ADAS calibration centre opened by National Windscreens

A new National Windscreens fitting and ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) calibration centre in Inverness has been opened.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/13/new-adas-calibration-centre-opened-by-national-windscreens

BOF delivery fleet expands with new Eurocargo rigid trucks

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/09/13/bof-delivery-fleet-expands-with-new-eurocargo-rigid-trucks

K2 Transport adds eight Mercedes-Benz trucks to fleet

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/09/13/k2-transport-adds-eight-mercedes-benz-trucks-to-fleet

CoolKit introduces start-stop override for fridge vans

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/13/coolkit-introduces-start-stop-override-for-fridge-vans

Indelease targets growth with new sales director

Indelease has appointed Jon Tew to the role of sales director, the second key appointment in three months.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/09/13/indelease-targets-growth-with-new-sales-director

Vauxhall's new Ampera-e not engineered for UK market

Vauxhall's new Ampera-e electric car, which will be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show later this month, will not be coming to the UK.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/13/vauxhall-s-new-ampera-e-is-not-engineered-for-uk-market

DVSA Earned Recognition to be a 'power for good'

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/09/13/dvsa-earned-recognition-to-be-a-power-for-good

IFC and Goodwood Rental form strategic partnership

IFC Fleet Services has partnered with rental management specialist, Goodwood Rental, to offer vehicle rental and mobility services to fleet operators.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/09/13/ifc-and-goodwood-rental-form-strategic-partnership

Quartix introduces telematics and dashcam partnership

Tracking and telematics provider Quartix has agreed a deal with dashcam manufacturer Nextbase.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/13/quartix-introduces-telematics-and-dashcam-partnership

Miele outsources fleet management to ARI

Miele, the domestic appliance manufacturer, has chosen fleet management company ARI to deliver a fully outsourced solution to its UK fleet of 180 vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/13/miele-outsources-fleet-management-to-ari

Addison Lee to rebrand private hire fleet

Addison Lee is launching its new brand identity, paired with a large advertising campaign.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/13/addison-lee-to-rebrand-private-hire-fleet

Fleet managers need to be on top of autonomous vehicle challenges

Fleet managers will need to familiarise themselves with the different kinds of autonomous car technologies as they start to arrive on the market, accoridng to leasing company Arval.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/13/fleet-managers-need-to-be-on-top-of-automonous-vehicle-challenges

Axtec signs up to FTA's Van Excellence scheme

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/09/13/axtec-signs-up-to-fta-s-van-excellence-scheme

Industry calls for action on odometer fraud

The Government says it will investigate whether tough new laws should be introduced to tackle the growing problem of clocking.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/13/industry-calls-for-action-on-odometer-fraud

BCA appoints new chief commercial officer

BCA has appointed a new chief commercial officer, Craig Purvey, to support the its plans to deliver integrated supply chain solutions.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/09/13/bca-appoints-new-chief-commercial-officer

Zipcar reaches million member milestone

Zipcar has announced that it now has more than million members with operations in more than 500 cities and towns in eight countries across the globe.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/09/12/zipcar-reaches-million-member-milestone

London Power Networks fined £24,000 for mismanaging streetworks

London Power Networks has been fined £24,000 for mismanaging streetworks: the largest penalty issued so far for this offence.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/12/london-power-networks-fined-24-000-for-mismanaging-streetworks

Euro Car Parts opens Uxbridge distribution centre

Euro Car Parts has increased its coverage in West London with the opening of a 17,803 sq ft distribution centre in Cowley Mill Road, Uxbridge..

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/12/euro-car-parts-opens-uxbridge-distribution-centre

Seat prepares for assault on SUV market with new model

Manufacturer hopes Ateca will take a 3-4% sector share

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/12/seat-prepares-for-assault-on-suv-market-with-new-model

Three-quarters of drivers want insurance against hackers

Seventy-four per cent of drivers think insurers should provide cover for damage caused by hackers accessing systems in driverless cars, a survey has found.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/12/three-quarters-of-drivers-want-insurance-against-hackers

Used car values hit record levels

Used car values have risen to a record value of £8,342 according to BCA, the average value rose just by just £1 against July but £503 over last year.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/09/12/used-car-values-hit-record-levels

Toyota Prius is zero emission for most of a typical city commute, university research finds

Toyota Prius runs on electric power and with zero exhaust emissions on busy commuter journeys, research from the University of Rome has found.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/12/university-of-rome-research-fins-toyota-prius-is-zero-emission-for-most-of-a-typical-city-commute

‘Perfect storm’ could see the end of diesel domination

Petrol and AFVs could take over inside five years, Fleet News survey suggests

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2016/09/12/perfect-storm-could-see-the-end-of-diesel-domination-1

Driving at work should be 'central element of health and safety'

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/09/12/driving-at-work-should-be-central-element-of-health-and-safety

Fleet Source to showcase training range at Van and Truck

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/09/12/fleet-source-to-showcase-training-range-at-van-and-truck

Volvo launches next step to fully autonomous driving

Volvo has officially started its public autonomous driving experiment, Drive Me, by putting the first of many planned XC90 models on the road.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/12/volvo-launches-next-step-to-fully-autonomous-driving

Plug-in vehicle registrations continue to rise

The take up of Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEVs) has increased by 49% in the last quarter, according to figures from the Department for Transport (DfT).

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2016/09/09/plug-in-vehicle-registrations-continue-to-rise

Marshall expands Mercedes-Benz coverage with Pentagon Commercials acquisition

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2016/09/09/marshall-expands-mercedes-benz-coverage-with-pentagon-commercials-acquisition

DVLA bans rude 66-plate registrations

The DVLA has released a considerable list of 66 plates that will not be available to purchase after determining that they were in poor taste.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/09/dvla-bans-rude-66-plate-registrations

Automated customer services lines 'waste of company time'

A study by Venson Automotive Solutions has shown 57% of people phoning an automated customer service line wait on average for between 10 to 15 minutes before the call is answered.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/09/automated-customer-services-lines-waste-of-company-time

BlueHDI Euro 6 engine range rolled out to Peugeot Boxer van

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/09/bluehdi-euro-6-engine-range-rolled-out-to-peugeot-boxer-van

Foreign drivers must be pursued for unpaid toll charges, says FTA

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/09/09/foreign-drivers-must-be-pursued-for-unpaid-toll-charges-says-fta

RGVA liveries new Homeserve van fleet

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/09/rgva-liveries-new-homeserve-van-fleet

Pick Everard joins national Smartgo workplace travel network

Construction consultancy Pick Everard will become the first national member of the UK-wide Smartgo workplace travel network.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/09/pick-everard-joins-national-smartgo-workplace-travel-network

Europcar strengthens its mobility offering by investing in ride-hailing business Brunel.

Europcar Group has announced the acquisition of Brunel, a London-based ride-hailing business.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/09/09/europcar-strengthens-its-mobility-offering-by-investing-in-ride-hailing-business-brunel

'No magic funding formula' for commercial vehicle funding

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/09/no-magic-funding-formula-for-commercial-vehicle-funding

Audi announces details of A5 Sportback ahead of official reveal

Audi has revealed its new A5 Sportback, a more fleet friendly five-door version of its popular A5 coupe.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/08/audi-announces-details-of-a5-sportback-ahead-of-official-reveal

Nixon Hire welcomes 50th Isuzu Truck

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/09/08/nixon-hire-welcomes-50th-isuzu-truck

Alphabet launches virtual handover service for vans

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/08/alphabet-launches-virtual-handover-service-for-vans

Mercedes-Benz reveals 'van of the future' concept

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/08/mercedes-benz-reveals-van-of-the-future-concept

Peugeot reveals first details of new 5008

Peugeot has revealed its replacement for the aging 5008 people carrier which features a total redesign to compete in the increasingly popular SUV market.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/08/peugeot-reveals-first-details-of-new-5008

Fuel Card Services claims committee 'missed an opportunity'

Fuel Card Services has claimed the Parliamentary Environmental Audit committee has 'missed an opportunity' to monitor fleet emissions.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2016/09/08/fuel-card-services-claims-committee-missed-an-opportunity

DAF Trucks to be driven at Commercial Fleet Van and Truck

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/09/08/daf-trucks-to-be-driven-at-commercial-fleet-van-and-truck

Mazda3 hatchback gains new colours and interior

The Mazda3 has been updated with the launch of the 2017 model.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/08/mazda3-hatchback-gains-new-colours-and-interior

New Hyundai i30 family hatchback unveiled

Hyundai has revealed its new i30 family hatchback, which will launch with a new 1.4-litre turbo petrol engine.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/08/new-hyundai-i30-family-hatchback-unveiled

ACFO raises key fleet concerns with Government officials

Key fleet issues including salary sacrifice, company car tax and road charging were among the topics raised by ACFO at meetings with Government officials.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/07/acfo-raises-key-fleet-issues-with-government-officials

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions appoints new head of risk

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK has appointed Mike Quinn its new head of risk.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2016/09/07/bnp-paribas-leasing-solutions-appoints-new-head-of-risk

World's first 'flat-pack' truck set to bring aid to developing world

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/09/07/world-s-first-flat-pack-truck-set-to-bring-aid-to-developing-world

Peugeot UK appoints Simon Bisp as sales director

Peugeot UK has promoted Simon Bisp from head of sales programmes to sales director.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/07/peugeot-uk-appoints-simon-bisp-as-sales-director

Mobility survey to shape ACFO seminar at Fleet Management Live

ACFO and LeasePlan are seeking fleet views on mobility to shape a seminar at Fleet Management Live.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/05/mobility-survey-to-shape-acfo-seminar-at-fleet-management-live

ACFO worried how salary sacrifice changes could impact existing schemes

ACFO has called on the Government to ensure employees, who are part way through a contract for a car, are protected if salary sacrifice rules are altered.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/06/acfo-worried-how-salary-sacrifice-changes-could-impact-existing-schemes

Volkswagen Truck and Bus increases share in Navistar

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/09/06/volkswagen-truck-and-bus-increases-share-in-navistar

Van auction boom over summer at Shoreham

Shoreham Vehicle Auctions has seen buyer interest and demand in used light commercial vehicles remain extremely strong in August, gradually going against the trend of a traditional summer slowdown in the market.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/06/van-auction-boom-over-summer-at-shoreham

Prism Medical expands fleet with Volkswagen Transporters

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/06/prism-medical-expands-fleet-with-volkswagen-transporters

Skip operator disqualified after public inquiry

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/09/06/skip-operator-disqualified-after-public-inquiry

Disqualification for scaffolder who falsified vehicle licence disc to continue operating

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/09/06/disqualification-for-scaffolder-who-falsified-vehicle-licence-disc-to-continue-operating

LeasePlan UK announces new appointments to senior management team

LeasePlan UK has announced three new appointments to the senior management team.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/09/06/leaseplan-uk-announces-new-appointments-to-senior-management-team

FTA publishes handbook for company car drivers

The FTA has published a new edition of its company car drivers’ handbook which has been endorsed by the Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) and ACFO.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/06/fta-publishes-new-edition-of-handbook-for-company-car-drivers

Best month for van registrations in a decade

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/06/best-month-for-van-registrations-in-a-decade

Mazda6 range updated to include G-Vectoring Control

Mazda’s highly acclaimed Mazda6 Saloon and Tourer models have been upgraded.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/06/mazda6-range-updated-to-include-g-vectoring-control

Allianz Global Assistance UK appoints new business development manager

Allianz Global Assistance UK has appointed Andrew Tolman to the position of business development manager for corporate sales.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/06/allianz-global-assistance-uk-appoints-new-business-development-manager-for-corporate-sales

Fairalls builders merchants stays with DAF as fleet grows

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/09/06/fairalls-builders-merchants-stays-with-daf-as-fleet-grows

Kia breaks into top 10 manufacturers in August

Kia enjoyed its best-ever August sales month in the UK with 3,849 new cars delivered to customers – 81 per cent up on the same month in 2015.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/06/kia-breaks-into-top-10-manufacturers-in-august

First look at new Land Rover Discovery

Land Rover has released the first image of its new Discovery model.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/06/first-look-at-new-land-rover-discovery

Fleet News founder and former editor Bill Jackson dies

Bill Jackson, the founder and first editor of Fleet News, has died aged 77.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/06/fleet-news-founder-and-former-editor-bill-jackson-dies

Helphire and Albany Assistance rebrand as Auxillis

Insurance sector businesses Helphire and Albany Assistance are being rebranded as Auxillis as part of a continual improvement strategy.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/06/helphire-and-albany-assistance-rebrand-as-auxillis

Rental partnerships to focus on vehicle usership not ownership

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/05/rental-partnerships-to-focus-on-vehicle-usership-not-ownership

Pelican Rouge outsources 1,000-strong fleet to Fleet Hire

Pelican Rouge, one of Europe’s leading vending operators, has outsourced the supply and management of its UK fleet of almost 1,000 vehicles to Fleet Hire.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/06/pelican-rouge-outsources-1-000-strong-fleet-to-fleet-hire

Quartix releases new dashboard feature

Quartix has launched a new dashboard feature which allows customers greater flexibility over how they view their fleet’s activities in real time.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/06/quartix-releases-new-dashboard-feature

Fleet sector drives new car demand in August

Fleet and business registrations are continuing to help drive demand in the new car market, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/05/fleet-sector-drives-new-car-demand-in-august

Mach 1 Couriers acquires Creative Cars & Couriers

Mach 1 Couriers has bought Creative Cars & Couriers: its largest acquisition to date.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/05/mach-1-couriers-acquires-creative-cars-and-couriers

Industry support grows for 'Day without a Road Death' project

Industry support is growing for the European TISPOL 'Day Without a Road Death' project.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/05/industry-support-grows-for-day-without-a-road-death-project

Jon Wakefield appointed Volvo Car managing director

Volvo Car UK has appointed Jon Wakefield as managing director, with immediate effect.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/09/05/jon-wakefield-appointed-volvo-car-managing-director

Fuel prices edge up in August despite early supermarket cut

The average price of both petrol and diesel sold on Britain’s forecourts edged up in August, despite a price cut at the start of the month, says RAC Fuel Watch.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/05/fuel-prices-edge-up-in-august-despite-early-supermarket-cut

Rygor Commercials opens new Mercedes-Benz dealership in Gloucester

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/09/05/rygor-commercials-opens-new-mercedes-benz-dealership-in-gloucester

Van fleets ‘underprepared’ for AdBlue

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/09/05/van-fleets-underprepared-for-adblue

Experts give the key to best remarketing values when ordering new vehicles

Remarketing experts from Aston Barclay are set to share best practice for maximing fleet vehicle values at Fleet Management Live.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/05/experts-give-the-key-to-best-remarketing-values-when-ordering-new-vehicles

O&H Vehicle Conversions appoints Martyn Archer as managing director

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/09/05/oandh-vehicle-conversions-appoints-martyn-archer-as-managing-director

First year success for Motiva Direct ex-fleet sales

Motiva Group's ex-fleet vehicle sales division has achieved £2.5m turnover in its first 12 months.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/05/first-year-success-for-motiva-direct-ex-fleet-sales

Westminster Waste choose DAF for refuse collection vehicle

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/09/02/westminster-waste-choose-daf-for-refuse-collection-vehicle

European fleet sales decline in July

July was the first month in 2016 to see overall decline in Europe's five biggest fleet markets, according to Dataforce.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/02/european-fleet-sales-decline-in-july

Skoda Kodiaq SUV unveiled

Skoda has unveiled its Kodiaq, the brands first SUV, which will go on sale in early 2017.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/09/02/skoda-kodiaq-suv-unveiled

Ford develops 'super-tough' ignition key

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/09/02/ford-develops-super-tough-ignition-key

Millbrook Proving Ground sold for £122m

Millbrook, the Bedfordshire automotive testing and engineering centre, has been sold off by its venture capitalist owner for £122 million.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/02/millbrook-proving-ground-sold-for-122m

Gefco wins Forestry Commsison and Inverness Council conversion contracts

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/02/gefco-wins-forestry-commsison-and-inverness-council-conversion-contracts

Scania launches new truck range

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/09/02/scania-launches-new-truck-range

IAM RoadSmart launches driver distraction videos

IAM RoadSmart has created three short safety videos on different aspects of common driver distractions: children, mobile phones and pets.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/02/iam-roadsmart-launches-driver-distraction-videos

All-new Kia Rio to be launched at Paris motor show

Kia has revealed pictures and details of its new Kia Rio, to be launched at Paris motor show.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/02/all-new-kia-rio-to-be-launched-at-paris-motor-show

Final week for ACFO Awards nominations

There are seven days for nominations to be made for the 2016 ACFO Awards.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/02/final-week-for-acfo-awards-nominations

EQUA index provides free real-world fuel economy figures for more than 60,000 cars

Emissions Analytics has launched a new EQUA mpg index which provides real-world fuel economy data for more than 60,000 car models.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2016/09/01/equa-index-provides-free-real-world-fuel-economy-figures-for-more-than-60-000-cars

DfT needs better plug-in plan to improve air quality, says report

The DfT needs a clear strategy to increase the use of ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) and reduce air pollution so it can meet air quality targets.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2016/09/01/plug-in-cars-vital-to-improving-air-quality-says-report

UK Fuels launches variable cost fuel card

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/09/01/uk-fuels-launches-variable-cost-fuel-card

Family car manufacturers lead the way in prioritising safety, says Euro NCAP

New cars that will appeal to family-oriented buyers are leading the way in prioritising the highest levels of safety as standard, according to Euro NCAP.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/09/01/family-car-buyers-lead-the-way-in-prioritising-safety-says-euro-ncap

Asset Alliance appoints new commercial director

Asset Alliance, a commercial vehicle contract hire, finance, rental and leasing provider, has appointed David Potter as commercial development director.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2016/09/01/asset-alliance-appoints-new-commercial-director

RHA encourages youth participation with National Lorry Week

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2016/09/01/rha-encourages-youth-participation-with-national-lorry-week

Menzies

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/09/01/menzies

Mountjoy adds Ctrack telematics to building maintenance fleet

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/01/mountjoy-adds-ctrack-telematics-to-building-maintenance-fleet

Utilities contractor chooses Mercedes-Benz Sprinter for towing

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2016/09/01/utilities-contractor-chooses-mercedes-benz-sprinter-for-towing

Technology brings radical changes to CV sector

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/08/31/technology-brings-radical-changes-to-cv-sector

FTA asked to quit FORS over competing scheme

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2016/08/31/fta-asked-to-quit-fors-over-competing-scheme

Nissan launches Leaf trial with Uber London

Run in partnership with the Energy Savings Trust, study will look into feasibility of running electric private hire vehicles in the UK.

from Latest Fleet News News http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2016/08/31/nissan-launches-leaf-trial-with-uber-london