Tuesday 31 October 2017

44 UK cities breach WHO guidelines on air pollution

That's according to new research on UK pollution published by the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) and Lancet Countdown

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2017/10/31/research-shows-44-uk-cities-breach-world-health-organisation-guidelines-on-air-pollution

Microlise fleet management telematics system installed on 650 Abbey Logistics’ vehicles



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/31/microlise-fleet-management-telematics-system-installed-on-650-abbey-logistics-vehicles

Rygor Commercials hosts ‘hard hitting’ FTA presentation



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2017/10/31/rygor-commercials-hosts-hard-hitting-fta-presentation

Simon Elliott appointed managing director at Intercounty Truck and Van



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2017/10/31/simon-elliott-appointed-managing-director-at-intercounty-truck-and-van

MG ZS compact SUV priced from £12,495

MG has launched its ZS compact SUV in the UK, with prices starting from £12,945.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/31/mg-zs-compact-suv-priced-from-12-495

IMI calls for electric and hybrid technician regulation

The Institute of the Motor Industry has presented members of parliament and the House of Lords with a report that underlines the case for regulation around those working on electric and hybrid vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/31/imi-calls-for-electric-and-hybrid-technician-regulation

Lloyd Motor Group named Lex Autolease supplier of the year

Lloyd Motor Group has been named Lex Autolease supplier of the year in recognition of its exceptional service levels over the past 12 months.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/31/lloyd-motor-group-named-lex-autolease-supplier-of-the-year

NHS Fife aims to save £100,000 a year through new Enterprise Car Club

NHS Fife is aiming to save more than £100,000 a year after teaming up with rental firm Enterprise Car Club to launch a car club.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/31/nhs-fife-aims-to-save-100-000-a-year-through-new-car-club

Street Works UK cautions against Government's lane rental proposals

Street Works UK has warned against Government proposals to allow councils to charge utility companies hourly rates for access to the highway.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/31/street-works-uk-cautions-against-government-s-lane-rental-proposals

Epyx wins Northern Ireland Ambulance service and maintenance deal



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2017/10/31/epyx-wins-northern-ireland-ambulance-service-and-maintenance-deal

New consultancy service launched by FleetCheck

New consultancy service aims to deliver a more in-depth level of support and advice to the company’s 600-plus customers.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/31/new-consultancy-service-launched-by-fleetcheck

Driver safety programme cuts incident rate for Arval fleet

The company has made significant strides in safety on its own company car fleet – recording a new, record low incident ratio of just 14.1%.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/31/driver-safety-programme-cuts-incident-rate-for-arval-fleet

Discovery of new cobalt mines is needed to maintain EVs’ impetus

The ramp up of plug-in vehicle adoption could falter if new mines are not discovered that contain the vital ingredients for lithium-ion battery production.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/31/discovery-of-new-cobalt-mines-is-needed-to-maintain-evs-impetus

Monday 30 October 2017

Iveco and Rolfo showcase the use of LNG vehicles at ECG Conference 2017



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2017/10/30/iveco-and-rolfo-showcase-the-use-of-lng-vehicles-at-ecg-conference-2017

Acumen modifies 20 car transporters to increase vehicle capacity



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/30/acumen-modifies-20-car-transporters-to-increase-vehicle-capacity

GAP Vehicle Hire aims to triple fleet size with support from Mercedes-Benz Vans



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/30/gap-vehicle-hire-aims-to-triple-fleet-size-with-support-from-mercedes-benz

Motorists back air quality charges but not demonisation of all diesel

More than two-thirds of drivers support stronger action to reduce pollution from vehicles in areas with the poorest air quality, new RAC research suggests.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/30/motorists-back-air-quality-charges-but-not-demonisation-of-all-diesel

Sheffield city centre speed limits to be cut to 20mph

The speed limit for Sheffield city centre will be reduced to 20mph to make "roads safer, better for pedestrians and cyclists, and improve air quality".

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/30/sheffield-city-centre-speed-limits-to-be-cut-to-20mph

BMW announces first details of X2 compact SUV

BMW will launch an new compact SUV, the X2, in March 2018.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/30/bmw-announces-first-details-of-x2-compact-suv

FORS Professional launches new managing noise workshop



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2017/10/30/fors-professional-launches-new-managing-noise-workshop

VRA to form new safety sub-committee to promote best practice

A new, safety sub-committee is to be formed by the VRA to look at safety issues in the remarketing sector, with a special emphasis on auctions.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/30/vra-to-form-new-safety-sub-committee-to-promote-best-practice

Bulgarian driver wins Renault Trucks Optifuel Challenge eco-driving competition



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/30/bulgarian-driver-wins-renault-trucks-optifuel-challenge-eco-driving-competition

Allstar appoints Vestergaard and Mitchell to bolster leadership team

Thore Vestergaard joins as senior vice president and managing director, Commercial Cards, Europe and Allister Mitchell as vice-president, Core Products.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2017/10/30/allstar-appoints-vestergaard-and-mitchell-to-bolster-leadership-team

Mercedes-Benz X Class price and specification announced



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/pick-up-news/2017/10/30/mercedes-benz-x-class-price-and-specification-announced

Masierak and Wagstaff deny dangerous driving



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2017/10/30/masierak-and-wagstaff-deny-dangerous-driving

Citroen reveals new saloon in the offing

Citroen is set to take a dramatic turn away from the traditional trappings of luxury motoring when it launches its next flagship model in four years' time.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/30/citroen-reveals-new-saloon-in-the-offing

New data operations director for Cap HPI

Automotive data expert Cap HPI has appointed Debbie Capell as its new data operations director.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2017/10/30/new-data-operations-director-for-cap-hpi

Thinking CAP: October 26 - SMMT Test Day North, off-road Suzuki test and a Spanish 'lads' weekend

Martin Ward, manufacturer relationships manager for Cap HPI, talks SMMT Test Day North, an off-road Suzuki test and a Spanish 'lads' weekend.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/24/thinking-cap-october-26-smmt-test-day-north-off-road-suzuki-test-and-a-spanish-lads-weekend

Friday 27 October 2017

Almost two thirds would support an end to stealth tax exemption



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/27/62-of-uk-residents-would-support-an-end-to-stealth-tax-exemption

The Floow appoints new business development director for EMEA region

The Floow has appointed Manfredi Di Cintio as its business development director for the EMEA region.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2017/10/27/the-floow-appoints-new-business-development-director-for-emea-region

Unreliable charge points deter 77% of drivers from purchasing electric vehicles

More than three-quarters (77%) of drivers are put off buying an electric vehicle due to the unreliability of charge points in the UK, a survey by Click4Reg has found.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/27/unreliable-charge-points-deter-77-of-drivers-off-purchasing-electric-vehicles-survey-finds

Thrifty ‘strengthens senior team’ with management reshuffle

Thrifty has “strengthened its senior team” with a management reshuffle, with the appointment of a new managing director.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2017/10/27/-Thrifty--strengthens-senior-team--with-management-reshuffle

Airmax Remote launches onboard dashcam solution

Airmax Remote has launched Maxcam, an onboard dashcam solution that can integrate with remote telematics.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/27/airmax-remote-launches-onboard-dashcam-solution

Undercover police officers may feel force of benefit-in-kind tax

HMRC has rejected suggestions that it is unfairly penalising undercover police for company car tax.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/27/undercover-police-officers-may-feel-force-of-benefit-in-kind-tax

Citroen C4 Cactus facelift unveiled

Citroen has unveiled a new ‘grown-up’ C4 Cactus, which is more refined and features less distinctive styling.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/27/citroen-c4-cactus-facelift-unveiled

Cataclean diesel additive cut emissions by 24% in ARI study



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/27/cataclean-diesel-additive-cut-emissions-by-24-in-ari-study

Corporate lawyer and new Northwest region manager join Axis team

Axis Fleet Management has announced the appointment of Claire-Louise Cook as in-house corporate lawyer and Andrew Drake as business development manager.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2017/10/27/corporate-lawyer-and-new-northwest-region-manager-join-axis-team

Memorial fund for Mercedes-Benz dealer David Jones helps cancer research



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2017/10/27/memorial-fund-for-mercedes-benz-dealer-david-jones-helps-cancer-research

LeasePlan partners with TomTom to offer cloud-based fleet management technology

LeasePlan and TomTom Telematics have formed a partnership which will see LeasePlan offer the latest in cloud-based fleet management technology to its corporate customers.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/27/leaseplan-partners-with-tomtom-to-offer-cloud-based-fleet-management-technology

London’s Direct Vision Standard to be explained at FTA conference



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2017/10/27/london-s-direct-vision-standard-to-be-explained-at-fta-conference

Independent Motor Auctions secures solus remarketing deal with Burrows

Burrows Motor Group has agreed a solus remarketing deal with Independent Motor Auctions in Leeds.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2017/10/27/independent-motor-auctions-secures-solus-remarketing-deal-with-burrows

Nissan demonstrates fully autonomous car in Tokyo – due for 2020 release

Nissan has demonstrated a prototype of its most advanced autonomous driving technology, planned for real-world use from 2020, on public roads in Tokyo.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/27/nissan-demonstrates-fully-autonomous-car-in-tokyo-due-for-2020-release

Thursday 26 October 2017

Ogilvie Fleet celebrates 10 years of business from Sheffield base

Leasing and fleet management company Ogilvie Fleet is celebrating 10 years of providing a service to companies from its base in Sheffield.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2017/10/26/ogilvie-fleet-celebrates-10-years-of-business-from-sheffield-base

46 Boughey Distribution vehicles fitted with Verilocation cameras



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/26/46-boughey-distribution-vehicles-fitted-with-mdvr-cameras

Renault Trucks to unveil new vehicles at Freight in the City Expo 2017



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2017/10/26/renault-trucks-to-unveil-new-vehicles-at-freight-in-the-city-expo-2017

48% of motorists misunderstand dashboard warning lights

Almost half of UK drivers (48%) do not understand dashboard warning lights, study reveals

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2017/10/26/48-of-motorists-misunderstand-dashboard-warning-lights

European Transport Safety Council reveals 2017 worke-related road safety award winners

The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has revealed the 2017 winners of the ‘praise’ awards, in recognition of improved road safety at work.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2017/10/26/european-transport-safety-council-reveals-2017-work-related-road-safety-award-winners

Livery and branding specialist Mediafleet launches 48-hour accident repair service



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/26/livery-and-branding-specialist-mediafleet-launches-48-hour-accident-repair-service

Rapid charging network Electric Highway expands into London

Electric car charging network Electric Highway will expand into London next year with 30 charge points set to be installed on petrol station forecourts.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/26/rapid-charging-network-electric-highway-expands-into-london

Škoda launches fleet management package for SMEs

Volkswagen Financial Services Fleet has joined with Škoda to launch SME Direct for businesses running fewer than 20 cars on their fleet.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/26/skoda-launches-fleet-management-package-for-smes

SGFleet integrates Fleet Hire and Motiva into new brand structure

SGFleet has announced a new brand structure following the acquisitions of Fleet Hire and Motiva.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/26/sgfleet-integrates-fleet-hire-and-motiva-into-new-brand-structure

Transport trends for the future unveiled at Automotive Outlook conference

The mega-trends that will reshape the transport landscape and their consequences for fleets and suppliers will be revealed at the Automotive Outlook conference next month.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/26/transport-trends-for-the-future-unveiled-at-automotive-outlook-conference

Menu pricing now accounting for a third of fleet service and maintenance, says Epyx

The finding is taken from transactions through the company’s 1link Service Network e-commerce platform.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/26/menu-pricing-now-accounting-for-a-third-of-fleet-service-and-maintenance-says-epyx

Jemca Car and BCA sign new remarketing deal

Jemca Car Group operates seven Toyota and four Lexus dealerships around London.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/26/jemca-car-and-bca-sign-new-remarketing-deal

Cash takers can fall off the risk management radar, says Arval

Drivers who have taken a cash option from their employer are often not being considered with the same level of thoroughness as company car drivers.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/26/cash-takers-can-fall-off-the-risk-management-radar-says-arval

Wednesday 25 October 2017

Goodyear reduces Reynolds tyre cost by 25%



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2017/10/25/goodyear-reduces-reynolds-tyre-cost-by-25

TomTom Telematics reveals driver of the year 2017 winners



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2017/10/25/tomtom-telematics-reveals-driver-of-the-year-winners

Pendragon issues free corporate tax guide for fleets

Pendragon Vehicle Management (PVM) is delighted to announce the release of its free corporate tax guide.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2017/10/25/free-corporate-tax-guide-perfect-for-fleet-managers

Hankey returns to BCA after five years in Australia

Having recently returned from a five-year sojourn in Australia, Mark Hankey is returning to BCA to take on a group business development role.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2017/10/25/hankey-returns-to-bca-after-five-years-in-australia

GDPR data rules are a 'ticking timebomb' for fleet managers, warns VisionTrack

VisionTrack has warned fleet managers that new General Data Protection Regulation rules are a 'ticking timebomb' which they cannot afford to ignore.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/25/gdpr-data-rules-are-a-ticking-timebomb-for-fleet-managers-warns-visiontrack

Fleetmatics partners with CheckedSafe to offer daily check app



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/25/fleetmatics-partners-with-checkedsafe-to-offer-daily-check-app

BriteAngle becomes new co-headline sponsor of Road Safety Week

BriteAngle has become a co-headline sponsor of UK Road Safety Week, which takes place from November 20-26.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/25/briteangle-becomes-new-co-headline-sponsor-of-road-safety-week

Volvo FMX is first choice for Gordon Group



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2017/10/25/volvo-fmx-is-first-choice-for-gordon-group

Petrol and diesel ban will change how SME employees think about business travel

More than one-third (37%) of SME employees who drive cars for work will consider using a different from of transport when the sale of new diesel and petrol cars is banned by 2040.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/25/business-travel-remains-resilient-as-smes-face-pressure-to-cut-costs

Three quarters doubt infrastructure will improve over this Parliament

A record number of firms are dissatisfied with the state of infrastructure in their region, according to the 2017 CBI/AECOM Infrastructure Survey

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2017/10/25/three-quarters-doubt-infrastructure-will-improve-over-this-parliament

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles cuts fleet administration with National Central Billing



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2017/10/25/volkswagen-commercial-vehicles-cuts-fleet-administration-with-national-central-billing

Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme to include motorcycle delivery companies

The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme will be expanded to raise standards within the motorcycle delivery industry.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/25/fleet-operator-recognition-scheme-to-include-motorcycle-delivery-companies

Vauxhall Zafira Tourer gets updated infotainment system

Vauxhall has updated the Zafira Tourer MPV with the new Navi 4.0 IntelliLink integrated infotainment system.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/25/vauxhall-zafira-tourer-gets-updated-infotainment-system

Indefinite disqualification transport manager who falsified vehicle maintenance records



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2017/10/25/indefinite-disqualification-transport-manager-who-falsified-vehicle-maintenance-records

FORS announces audit re-structure



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2017/10/25/fors-announces-audit-re-structure

Authorities issue drivers with 33,000 penalty notices every day

Up to 12 million motorists receive a penalty notice each year – the equivalent of one every 2.5 seconds, new research from the RAC Foundation suggests.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/25/authorities-issue-drivers-with-33-000-penalty-notices-every-day

Tuesday 24 October 2017

LeasePlan rebrand sees driver packs and dashcams in all vehicles

LeasePlan will be including a new driver pack in its vehicles as standard, and for the first time will include a dashcam.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2017/10/24/leaseplan-rebrand-sees-driver-packs-and-dash-cams-in-all-vehicles

Wholelife costs add to fleet appeal of Arona small SUV, says Seat

Low wholelife costs will increase the appeal of the new Arona small SUV, says Seat head of fleet and business sales Peter McDonald.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/24/wholelife-costs-adds-to-fleet-appeal-of-arona-small-suv-says-seat

Breeze Van centres launch mobile servicing for Hampshire customers



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2017/10/24/breeze-van-centres-launch-mobile-servicing-for-hampshire-customers

Nexus shortlisted for FTA Logistic Award



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/24/nexus-shortlisted-for-fta-logistic-award

London’s T-Charge explained in free guide

Fleets have been offered a free guide on London’s recently implemented T-Charge, coming into force on October 23.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/24/london-s-t-charge-explained-in-free-guide

HomeServe takes on 16 Mercedes-Benz Vito Compact vans



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/24/homeserve-takes-on-16-mercedes-benz-vito-compact-vans

Company car drivers potentially face back tax demand over new OpRA rules

Company car drivers have been warned that they could be subjected to demands for back tax from HMRC following this year’s introduction of complex Optional Remuneration Arrangements (OpRA) rules.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/24/company-car-drivers-potentially-face-back-tax-demand-over-new-opra-rules

Appy Fleet to donate up to £10,000 to charity to help promote safe driving

Appy Fleet is to donate up to £10,000 to charity to promote safe driving for fleet employees as part of this year's Road Safety Week (November 20-26).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/24/appy-fleet-teams-up-with-charities-to-promote-safe-driving-in-road-safety-week

Two year disqualification for lack of honesty with DVSA



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2017/10/24/two-year-disqualification-for-lack-of-honesty-with-dvsa

BCA and Swansway announce exclusive remarketing deal

The north-west and midlands-based dealer group has announced a new remarketing partnership for cars and commercial vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/24/bca-and-swansway-announce-exclusive-remarketing-deal

BVRLA publishes roadmap for fleets to transition from diesel

The BVRLA has published a blueprint for delivering a “cost-effective” transition away from diesel vehicles in urban areas.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/24/bvrla-publishes-roadmap-for-fleets-to-transition-from-diesel

Fleet industry needs to offer more SME guidance, says AA

Businesses and SMEs deserve more fleet industry support to stay ahead of coming regulatory and legislative changes, says the AA’s fleet and SME division.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/24/fleet-industry-needs-to-offer-more-sme-guidance-says-aa

Only two weeks to go until the FN50 Dinner – book your place now

The Fleet News FN50 Dinner is only two weeks away.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/20/only-two-weeks-to-go-until-the-fn50-dinner-book-your-place-now

Monday 23 October 2017

28 companies shortlisted for Fleet Hero Awards 2017

The Energy Saving Trust has announced the 28 fleets, organisations and suppliers shortlisted for the Fleet Hero Awards 2017

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2017/10/23/28-companies-shortlisted-for-fleet-hero-awards-2017

BCA’s Live Online traffic hits record-levels in October

BCA has announced record traffic for its Live Online platform with over 105,000 visits in the first week of October.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/23/bca-s-live-online-traffic-hits-record-levels-in-october

Winners of Vanarama Van Hero Awards 2017 revealed



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2017/10/23/winners-of-vanarama-van-hero-awards-2017-revealed

Cap HPI doubles size to data team to meet future demand

Cap HPI has doubled the size of its data and product development teams to meet future demand.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/23/cap-hpi-doubles-size-to-data-team-to-meet-future-demand

Autoglass unveils new technologies to improve fleet offering

Autoglass has unveiled a series of new technologies designed to improve its vehicle glass repair and replacement service for fleets, drivers and insurers.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/23/autoglass-unveils-new-technologies-to-improve-fleet-offering

First low emission zone planned for Glasgow

Glasgow is expected to introduce Scotland’s first low emission zone (LEZ) by the end of next year.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/23/first-low-emission-zone-planned-for-glasgow

Octo Telematics forms strategic partnership to drive growth in insurance sector

Octo Telematics will acquire the usage-based insurance (UBI) assts of Willis Towers Watson to drive further growth in the insurance sector.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/23/octo-telematics-forms-strategic-partnership-to-drive-growth-in-insurance-sector

Aston Barclay network to cater for electric vehicle influx

Aston Barclay has installed twin electric vehicle chargers across its network to cater for the increasing number of EVs and hybrids set to arrive at auction over the coming 12-24 months.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2017/10/23/aston-barclay-network-to-cater-for-electric-vehicle-charging

Traffic Penalty Tribunal to decide appeals against penalties issued for not paying the new Mersey Gateway toll

The independent lawyer adjudicators at the Traffic Penalty Tribunal (TPT) will decide appeals against penalties issued for not paying the toll for using the new Mersey Gateway, between Runcorn and Widnes in Cheshire.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2017/10/23/traffic-penalty-tribunal-to-decide-appeals-against-penalties-issued-for-not-paying-the-new-mersey-gateway-toll

Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross expected to be among the best in the segment for residual values

Cap HPI have predicted that the Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross will offer some of the very best residual values in its segment, when it launches in the UK in January.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/23/mitsubishi-eclipse-cross-expected-to-be-among-the-best-in-the-segment-for-residual-values

TomTom named Europe's largest provider of fleet management solutions

TomTom Telematics has been named by Berg Insight as the largest provider of fleet management solutions in Europe for the third successive year.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/23/tomtom-named-europe-s-largest-provider-of-fleet-management-solutions

T-charge will damage London economy, say critics

The £10 ‘Toxicity Charge’, also known as the Emissions Surcharge or T-charge, operates on top of, and during the same operating times, as the congestion charge

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/23/t-charge-will-damage-london-economy-say-critics

Friday 20 October 2017

£15bn road upgrade plan updated to minimise congestion

Plans for 26 road upgrades have been revised to reduce roadworks taking place in the same area of the network or on popular journey routes at the same time.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/20/15bn-road-upgrade-plan-updated-to-minimise-congestion

Lightfoot and Bott secure preferred supplier status under PfH tender framework



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/20/lightfoot-and-bott-secure-preferred-supplier-status-under-pfh-tender-framework

Midlands roads to be UK autonomous vehicle testbed

Roads in Coventry and Birmingham are set to become a world-class UK testbed for developing the next generation connected and autonomous vehicles

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/20/midlands-roads-to-be-uk-autonomous-vehicle-testbed

CitySprint to hire 1,000 couriers for Christmas rush



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/20/citysprint-to-hire-1-000-uk-christmas-couriers

Allianz and Lightfoot to continue driver of the week reward programme

Allianz and Lightfoot have renewed their partnership to continue the reward programme, ‘Lightfoot Fleet Driver of the Week’.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/20/Allianz-and-Lightfood-to-continue-incentivise-fleet-drivers

WDH launches low emission car club with Enterprise

WDH has launched two low emission car clubs in partnership with Enterprise.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/20/wdh-launch-low-emission-car-club-with-enterprise

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles extends free servicing offer



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/20/volkswagen-commercial-vehicles-extends-free-service-offer

Fleets need to take a joined-up approach to camera technology, says Intelligent Telematics



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/20/fleets-need-to-take-a-joined-up-approach-to-camera-technology-says-intelligent-telematics

Government announces £13.4m funding for smart mobility living lab in London

A consortium led by TRL has been awarded £13.4 million of Government funding to create a world-leading, real-world test environment for the development of future mobility solutions.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/20/government-announces-134m-funding-for-smart-mobility-living-lab-in-london

Two car hire price comparison sites investigated over hidden charges

The Competition Markets Authority (CMA) has launched enforcement cases against two car hire price comparison sites.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/20/two-car-hire-price-comparison-sites-investigated-over-hidden-charges

Thursday 19 October 2017

Davis Crane to use Jaama’s Key2 management system



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/19/davis-crane-to-use-jaama-s-key2-management-system

R2C software saves Allan Morris Transport £100,000



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/19/r2c-software-saves-allan-morris-transport-100-000

Gregory Distribution implements Freeway software across seven sites



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/19/gregory-distribution-implements-freeway-software-across-seven-sites

Polestar - Volvo's performance division - to be standalone electric car brand

Polestar, Volvo Car Group’s performance division, will be a new standalone electric performance brand.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/19/polestar-volvo-s-performance-brand-to-be-standalone-electric-car-brand

Polar becomes ‘UK’s largest rapid charging network’

Polar has reported that it is the “UK’s largest rapid charging network” after its 300th installation.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2017/10/19/polar-becomes-uk-s-largest-rapid-charging-network

Amey selects Applied Driver Techniques as risk management partner



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/19/amey-selects-applied-driver-techniques-as-risk-management-partner

FTA tie-up with FleetCheck aims to raise van operational standards



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/19/fta-tie-up-with-fleetcheck-aims-to-raise-van-operational-standards

CMS Window Systems compiles sale and rentback deal with TOM Vehicle Rental



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/19/cms-window-systems-compiles-sale-and-rentback-deal-with-tom-vehicle-rental

Road haulage company fined after worker killed



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2017/10/19/road-haulage-company-fined-after-worker-killed

Traffic jams cost the economy £9bn

There were more than 1.35 million traffic jams on the UK’s major roads in the past year, costing drivers an estimated £9bn, new research from Inrix suggests.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/19/traffic-jams-cost-the-economy-9bn

TruckEast launches website dedicated to specialist service division



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2017/10/18/truckeast-launches-website-dedicated-to-specialist-service-division

Bill to boost EV charging infrastructure and insure driverless cars

Motorway services and large petrol retailers will have to install chargepoints for electric cars under plans announced in Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2017/10/18/bill-to-boost-ev-charging-infrastructure-and-insure-driverless-cars

Lance Bradley to step down as MD of Mitsubishi Motors in the UK

Bradley will be stepping down from the role of managing director of Mitsubishi Motors in the UK at the end of the current financial year (March 31, 2018).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2017/10/18/lance-bradley-to-step-down-as-md-of-mitsubishi-motors-in-the-uk

Ford CEO Jim Hackett opens smart mobility innovation office in London

Office will target the near-term development of smart mobility technologies while focusing on the specific requirements of European cities.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/18/ford-ceo-jim-hackett-opens-smart-mobility-innovation-office-in-london

Wednesday 18 October 2017

Tantalum calls on fleets to ‘tackle air pollution’ with Air.Car trials

Tantalum has announced the upcoming launch of its Air.Car trials, and has urged companies to participate and tackle air pollution.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/18/tantalum-calls-on-fleets-to-tackle-air-pollution-with-aircar-trials

Improved telematics data could unlock targeted driver training, says Arval

The availability of better telematics data means that a more targeted approach should be the future of driver training, according to Arval.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2017/10/18/improved-telematics-could-unlock-targeted-driver-training-says-arval

Fleets urged to get tyres checked this Tyre Safety Month

Supermarket fuel card provider FuelGenie is urging motorists to ensure they’re staying legal by improving their knowledge on tyre compliance.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/18/fleets-urged-to-get-tyres-checked-this-tyre-safety-month

Used market won’t be flooded in wake of Uber London licence loss

Even if ride hailing firm appeal fails, don’t expect big impact on RVs, says Cap HPI.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/18/used-market-won-t-be-flooded-in-wake-of-uber-london-licence-loss

GEM Motoring Assist calls for penalty points for seatbelt offences

GEM Motoring Assist is calling on the Government to increase the penalty for drivers and passengers who do not wear a seatbelt on journeys.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/18/gem-motoring-assist-calls-for-penalty-points-for-seatbelt-offences

Fleetsauce appoints two new account managers

Contract hire and leasing group Fleetsauce is continuing its expansion drive with the appointment of two new account managers.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2017/10/18/fleetsauce-appoints-two-new-account-managers

Manheim strikes commercial fleet remarketing deal with Network Rail



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2017/10/18/manheim-strikes-commercial-fleet-remarketing-deal-with-network-rail

Zipcar to offer petrol Volkswagen Transport vans in London



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2017/10/18/zipcar-to-offer-petrol-volkswagen-transport-vans-in-london

CLM appoints John Lawrence as managing director

CLM Fleet Management has appointed experienced automotive executive, John Lawrence, as its new managing director.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/18/clm-appoints-john-lawrence-as-managing-director

Tuesday 17 October 2017

Mercedes recalls 400,000 UK vehicles due to airbag issue

Mercedes-Benz will recall around 400,000 vehicles in the UK as it seeks to fix a potential airbag safety issue.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/17/mercedes-recalls-400-000-uk-vehicles-due-to-airbag-fault

Fleet LCV values reach record levels in September, reports BCA



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2017/10/17/lcv-values-reach-record-levels-in-september-reports-bca

Renault is firmly back on fleet map six years on from big product cull

New fleet team and model line-up help French manufacturer make in-roads.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/17/renault-is-firmly-back-on-fleet-map-six-years-on-from-big-product-cull

Fleet used car values reach record-breaking figures for second consecutive month, reports BCA

Average used car values in the fleet and lease sector rose by 2.3% to a record value of £10,778 in September, according to BCA.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/17/BCA-s-fleet-and-lease-stock-achieves-record-breaking-figures-for-second-consecutive-month

Alphabet delivers 8.9% of the UK’s ULEVs in 2017

Alphabet has revealed that it delivered 8.9% of the UK’s total number of ULEVs in 2017.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/17/alphabet-delivers-89-of-the-uk-s-ulevs-in-2017

Fleet Source to launch counter-terrorism training for commercial fleets



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2017/10/17/fleet-sauce-to-launch-counter-terrorism-training-for-commercial-fleets

‘No deal’ Brexit would be worst outcome for transport, says IRU



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2017/10/17/no-deal-brexit-would-be-worst-outcome-for-transport-says-iru

Don’t rely on tyre pressure monitoring systems, warns TyreSafe

TyreSafe is reminding drivers not to rely solely on tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) to ensure their tyre safety.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/17/don-t-rely-on-tyre-pressure-monitoring-systems-warns-tyresafe

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles strikes fleet deal with Baxi



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2017/10/17/volkswagen-commercial-vehicles-strikes-fleet-deal-with-baxi

Huge rise in use of dashcam footage reported

The use of dash cam footage following car accidents has risen by 285% since 2015, according to research by Accident Exchange.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/17/huge-rise-in-use-of-dash-cam-footage-reported

Hyundai announces all-new Kona pricing and specifications

Prices will start from £16,195 for the Kona S 1.0 T-GDi 120PS 6-speed manual.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/17/hyundai-announces-all-new-kona-pricing-and-specifications

LDV continues expansion with dealer development manager appointment



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2017/10/16/ldv-continues-expansion-with-dealer-development-manager-appointment

Where is England's top motorway service station?

The M4 Reading westbound services has been voted England’s top motorway service station, but HGV drivers least satisfied.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2017/10/16/m4-reading-westbound-motorway-services-voted-best-in-england

Renault appoints two EV fleet sales managers to strengthen business

Groupe Renault UK has appointed Mathew Kiziuk and Jonny Berry as electric vehicle fleet sales managers to strengthen business, following a fleet team restructure.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2017/10/16/groupe-renault-appoints-two-ev-fleet-sales-managers-to-strengthen-business

Shell confirms NewMotion buyout deal to ‘accelerate transition to low-carbon transport’

Shell has signed an agreement to buy NewMotion in a deal that will enable both companies to accelerate the transition to low-carbon transport.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/16/shell-confirms-newmotion-buyout-deal-to-accelerate-transition-to-low-carbon-transport

Business drivers lose up to five hours per year on the road

Business drivers spent an average of 23 minutes each month not knowing where they were, equating to four and a half hours every year, research reveals.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2017/10/16/business-drivers-lose-up-to-five-hours-per-year-lost-on-the-road

P11D prices are ‘out of date’ way of determining company car tax

Manufacturer discounts of up to 35% on some new cars have called into question the relevance of the P11D price in company car tax calculations.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/16/p11d-prices-are-out-of-date-way-of-determining-company-car-tax

High profile policing needed to back up life sentence for drivers who kill

IAM RoadSmart warns that the threat of jail alone is unlikely to make people drive in a less dangerous way.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/16/high-profile-policing-needed-to-back-up-life-sentence-for-drivers-who-kill

Iveco opens right-hand drive order book for Eurocargo Natural Power



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2017/10/16/iveco-opens-right-hand-drive-order-book-for-eurocargo-natural-power

Traffic Commissioner revokes haulier’s licence



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2017/10/16/traffic-commissioner-revokes-haulier-s-licence

Councils want additional fuel and motoring tax spent on local roads

More than £400 million extra each year could be spent on local roads if funding mirrored rising income in fuel and motoring taxes, the LGA has claimed.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2017/10/16/councils-want-fuel-and-motoring-tax-on-local-roads

New Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer to be priced from £25,635

The latest addition to the all-new Insignia range, Vauxhall’s all-wheel drive Insignia Country Tourer, is on sale now priced from £25,635 on-the-road.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/16/new-vauxhall-insignia-country-tourer-to-be-priced-from-25-635

Thinking CAP: October 12 - Majorca rentals, Fleet News Awards judging and the Alfa Romeo Stelvio launch

Martin Ward, manufacturer relationships manager Cap HPI talks Majorca rentals, Fleet News Awards judging and the Alfa Romeo Stelvio launch

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/13/thinking-cap-october-12-majorca-rentals-fleet-news-awards-judging-and-the-alfa-romeo-stelvio-launch

MotorEasy’s plug-in diagnostic tool launch ‘heralds new era of maintenance and repair’

MotorEasy has launched a warranty product with a plugin diagnostics tool, which “heralds new era of maintenance and repair”.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/13/motoreasy-s-plugin-diagnostic-tool-launch-heralds-new-era-of-maintenance-and-repair

Fleet Management Live 2017 ‘generated plenty of leads’ for WEX Europe



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/13/fleet-management-live-2017-generated-plenty-of-leads-for-wex-europe

Fleet Operations welcomes Jayne Pett as sales and marketing director

Fleet Operations has welcomed Jayne Pett as its new sales and marketing director.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2017/10/13/fleet-operations-welcomes-jayne-pett-as-sales-and-marketing-director

Cartwright Group acquires Emtek Services



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/13/cartwright-group-acquires-emtek-services

Omega Red Group orders 44 bespoke Volkswagen Transporter models



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2017/10/13/omega-red-group-orders-44-bespoke-volkswagen-transporter-models

Honda launches special edition CR-V S Plus

Honda UK has announced the addition of the S Plus special edition to the CR-V line-up, which offers around £1,500 of features for free.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/13/honda-launches-special-edition-cr-v-s-plus

Vauxhall Grandland X SUV available to order now, priced from £22,310

Vauxhall's Grandland X SUV is available to order now, with prices beginning at £22,310.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/13/vauxhall-grandland-x-suv-available-to-order-now-priced-from-22-310

Haulier’s transport licence cut by Scotland’s traffic commissioner



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2017/10/13/haulier-s-transport-licence-cut-by-scotland-s-traffic-commissioner

Platooning leads the line-up at FTA Fleet Engineer Conference 2017



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2017/10/13/platooning-leads-the-line-up-at-fta-fleet-engineer-conference-2017

MEPs call for new car safety tech to be fitted as standard

Automated emergency braking, intelligent speed assistance and intelligent seatbelt reminders in all seats should be fitted as standard, say MEPs.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/13/meps-call-for-new-car-safety-tech-to-be-fitted-as-standard

Oxford proposes banning diesel and petrol vehicles from city centre

The ban would be introduced in phases, starting with some vehicle types and a small number of streets in 2020, moving to all vehicle types across the whole city centre in 2035.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2017/10/13/oxford-proposes-banning-diesel-and-petrol-vehicles-from-city-centre

‘Unprecedented’ UK traffic volumes cause 49% of motorists to consider changing jobs

As traffic volumes on UK roads continue to rise at “unprecedented rates” 49% of motorists have considered changing their job to avoid it.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2017/10/12/unprecedented-uk-traffic-volumes-cause-49--of-motorists-to-consider-a-job-change

Unsolved ‘fraudulent claim’ prompts camera installation across A&T fleet



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2017/10/12/unsolved-fraudulent-claim-prompts-camera-installation-across-aandt-fleet

‘No deal’ Brexit would be worst outcome for transport, says IRU



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2017/10/17/no-deal-brexit-would-be-worst-outcome-for-transport-says-iru

Don’t rely on tyre pressure monitoring systems, warns TyreSafe

TyreSafe is reminding drivers not to rely solely on tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) to ensure their tyre safety.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/17/don-t-rely-on-tyre-pressure-monitoring-systems-warns-tyresafe

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles strikes fleet deal with Baxi



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2017/10/17/volkswagen-commercial-vehicles-strikes-fleet-deal-with-baxi

Huge rise in use of dash cam footage reported

The use of dash cam footage following car accidents has risen by 285% since 2015, according to research by Accident Exchange.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/17/huge-rise-in-use-of-dash-cam-footage-reported

Hyundai announces all-new Kona pricing and specifications

Prices will start from £16,195 for the Kona S 1.0 T-GDi 120PS 6-speed manual.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/17/hyundai-announces-all-new-kona-pricing-and-specifications

Monday 16 October 2017

LDV continues expansion with dealer development manager appointment



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2017/10/16/ldv-continues-expansion-with-dealer-development-manager-appointment

Where is England's top motorway service station?

The M4 Reading westbound services has been voted England’s top motorway service station, but HGV drivers least satisfied.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2017/10/16/m4-reading-westbound-motorway-services-voted-best-in-england

Renault appoints two EV fleet sales managers to strengthen business

Groupe Renault UK has appointed Mathew Kiziuk and Jonny Berry as electric vehicle fleet sales managers to strengthen business, following a fleet team restructure.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2017/10/16/groupe-renault-appoints-two-ev-fleet-sales-managers-to-strengthen-business

Shell confirms NewMotion buyout deal to ‘accelerate transition to low-carbon transport’

Shell has signed an agreement to buy NewMotion in a deal that will enable both companies to accelerate the transition to low-carbon transport.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/16/shell-confirms-newmotion-buyout-deal-to-accelerate-transition-to-low-carbon-transport

Business drivers lose up to five hours per year on the road

Business drivers spent an average of 23 minutes each month not knowing where they were, equating to four and a half hours every year, research reveals.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2017/10/16/business-drivers-lose-up-to-five-hours-per-year-lost-on-the-road

P11D prices are ‘out of date’ way of determining company car tax

Manufacturer discounts of up to 35% on some new cars have called into question the relevance of the P11D price in company car tax calculations.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/16/p11d-prices-are-out-of-date-way-of-determining-company-car-tax

High profile policing needed to back up life sentence for drivers who kill

IAM RoadSmart warns that the threat of jail alone is unlikely to make people drive in a less dangerous way.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/16/high-profile-policing-needed-to-back-up-life-sentence-for-drivers-who-kill

Iveco opens right-hand drive order book for Eurocargo Natural Power



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2017/10/16/iveco-opens-right-hand-drive-order-book-for-eurocargo-natural-power

Traffic Commissioner revokes haulier’s licence



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2017/10/16/traffic-commissioner-revokes-haulier-s-licence

Councils want additional fuel and motoring tax spent on local roads

More than £400 million extra each year could be spent on local roads if funding mirrored rising income in fuel and motoring taxes, the LGA has claimed.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2017/10/16/councils-want-fuel-and-motoring-tax-on-local-roads

New Vauxhall Insignia Country Tourer to be priced from £25,635

The latest addition to the all-new Insignia range, Vauxhall’s all-wheel drive Insignia Country Tourer, is on sale now priced from £25,635 on-the-road.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/16/new-vauxhall-insignia-country-tourer-to-be-priced-from-25-635

Thinking CAP: October 12 - Majorca rentals, Fleet News Awards judging and the Alfa Romeo Stelvio launch

Martin Ward, manufacturer relationships manager Cap HPI talks Majorca rentals, Fleet News Awards judging and the Alfa Romeo Stelvio launch

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/13/thinking-cap-october-12-majorca-rentals-fleet-news-awards-judging-and-the-alfa-romeo-stelvio-launch

Friday 13 October 2017

MotorEasy’s plug-in diagnostic tool launch ‘heralds new era of maintenance and repair’

MotorEasy has launched a warranty product with a plugin diagnostics tool, which “heralds new era of maintenance and repair”.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/13/motoreasy-s-plugin-diagnostic-tool-launch-heralds-new-era-of-maintenance-and-repair

Fleet Operations welcomes Jayne Pett as sales and marketing director

Fleet Operations has welcomed Jayne Pett as its new sales and marketing director.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2017/10/13/fleet-operations-welcomes-jayne-pett-as-sales-and-marketing-director

Fleet Management Live 2017 ‘generated plenty of leads’ for WEX Europe



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/13/fleet-management-live-2017-generated-plenty-of-leads-for-wex-europe

Axtec’s Fleet Management Live 2017 debut delivers ‘spike in enquiries’



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/13/axtec-s-fleet-management-live-2017-debut-delivers-spike-in-enquiries

Cartwright Group acquires Emtek Services



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/13/cartwright-group-acquires-emtek-services

Omega Red Group orders 44 bespoke Volkswagen Transporter models



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2017/10/13/omega-red-group-orders-44-bespoke-volkswagen-transporter-models

Honda launches special edition CR-V S Plus

Honda UK has announced the addition of the S Plus special edition to the CR-V line-up, which offers around £1,500 of features for free.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/13/honda-launches-special-edition-cr-v-s-plus

Vauxhall Grandland X SUV available to order now, priced from £22,310

Vauxhall's Grandland X SUV is available to order now, with prices beginning at £22,310.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/13/vauxhall-grandland-x-suv-available-to-order-now-priced-from-22-310

Haulier’s transport licence cut by Scotland’s traffic commissioner



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2017/10/13/haulier-s-transport-licence-cut-by-scotland-s-traffic-commissioner

Platooning leads the line-up at FTA Fleet Engineer Conference 2017



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2017/10/13/platooning-leads-the-line-up-at-fta-fleet-engineer-conference-2017

MEPs call for new car safety tech to be fitted as standard

Automated emergency braking, intelligent speed assistance and intelligent seatbelt reminders in all seats should be fitted as standard, say MEPs.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/13/meps-call-for-new-car-safety-tech-to-be-fitted-as-standard

Oxford proposes banning diesel and petrol vehicles from city centre

The ban would be introduced in phases, starting with some vehicle types and a small number of streets in 2020, moving to all vehicle types across the whole city centre in 2035.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2017/10/13/oxford-proposes-banning-diesel-and-petrol-vehicles-from-city-centre

Thursday 12 October 2017

‘Unprecedented’ UK traffic volumes cause 49% of motorists to consider changing jobs

As traffic volumes on UK roads continue to rise at “unprecedented rates” 49% of motorists have considered changing their job to avoid it.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2017/10/12/unprecedented-uk-traffic-volumes-cause-49--of-motorists-to-consider-a-job-change

Unsolved ‘fraudulent claim’ prompts camera installation across A&T fleet



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2017/10/12/unsolved-fraudulent-claim-prompts-camera-installation-across-aandt-fleet

UK drivers find black BMWs the most ‘attractive’

The car that both men and women are likely to find 'most attractive' is a black BMW, according to new research.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/12/uk-consumers-find-black-bmw-the-most-attractive

Scottish Ambulance Service adds a further 150 Sprinters to its fleet



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2017/10/12/scottish-ambulance-services-adds-a-further-150-sprinters-to-its-fleet

Nexus backs bill to end 'unfair' parking penalties

Nexus Vehicle Rental has pledged its support for a private member’s bill which aims to end the issuing of unscrupulous parking fines by rogue operators.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/12/nexus-backs-bill-to-end-unfair-parking-penalties

UK electric car growth continues with best-ever quarterly registrations

A total of 12,932 plug-in models were registered between July and September, a rise of 36% on the same period in 2016.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/12/uk-electric-car-growth-continues-with-best-ever-quarterly-registrations

CGON targets outright purchase fleets with hydrogen additive tech



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2017/10/11/cgon-targets-outright-purchase-fleets-with-hydrogen-additive-tech

Drivers warned to look out for deer during autumn

Highways England and The Deer Initiative have joined forces to warn motorists about the heightened risk of hitting a deer during the autumn.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/11/drivers-warned-to-look-out-for-deer

Key speaker on 2017 Budget added to line-up at VRA seminar

Chris Cummings, head of tax at automotive consultancy ASE Global, will be providing a complete rundown for attendees.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/11/key-speaker-on-2017-budget-added-to-line-up-at-vra-seminar

Nine out of ten dealers reviewing fuel mix due to diesel concerns

80% of dealers have seen a change in consumer attitudes towards diesel, and a further 86% say they expect this to continue into 2018

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/11/nine-out-of-ten-dealers-reviewing-fuel-mix-due-to-diesel-concerns

Civica wins contract to deliver road safety for two police forces

Warwickshire Police and West Mercia Police forces are partnering with Civica to deploy a system to manage road incidents.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/11/civica-wins-contract-to-deliver-road-safety-for-two-police-forces

Wednesday 11 October 2017

Murray appointed dealer principal at Renault Trucks Scotland



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2017/10/11/murray-appointed-dealer-principal-at-renault-trucks-scotland

Two new franchisees for Fix Auto in south Wales

Fix Auto UK continues its ‘Driving Forward’ growth strategy in South Wales following the appointment of two new franchisees.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/11/two-new-franchisees-for-fix-auto

Rental income more than doubles in second year of operation at Meridian

It now has more than 250 cars on rental at any one time and plans to increase its overall fleet to 400 units during 2018.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/11/rental-income-more-than-doubles-in-second-year-of-operation-at-meridian

National Windscreens bolsters training staff with two new appointments



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2017/10/11/national-windscreens-bolsters-training-staff-with-two-new-appointments

Inverclyde Council installs safety cameras on refuse collection vehicles



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/11/inverclyde-council-installs-safety-cameras-on-11-refuse-collection-vehicles

Marston’s updates fleet with Mercedes-Benz Sprinters



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2017/10/11/marston-s-updates-fleet-with-8-mercedes-benz-sprinters

Kirkcaldy and Dundee have the worst MOT pass rates in the UK

Kirkcaldy and Dundee have the worst MOT pass rates in the UK

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/11/kirkcaldy-and-dundee-have-the-worst-mot-pass-rates-in-the-uk

Radius Payment Solutions hits £500 million in international sales

Radius Payment Solutions has hit £500 million in international sales following recent expansion across Europe and into Asia last year.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/11/radius-payment-solutions-hits-500-million-in-international-sales

Venson urges fleets not to discriminate against diesel company cars

Venson Automotive Solutions is urging fleet decision-makers to base company car selection decisions not to the detriment of diesel but on wholelife costs and fitness for purpose.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/11/venson-urges-fleets-not-to-discriminate-against-diesel-company-cars

Tuesday 10 October 2017

FuelGenie achieves ‘great milestone’ in customer satisfaction levels

FuelGenie has achieved a “great business milestone” in its customer satisfaction levels survey.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2017/10/10/fuelgenie-achieves-great-milestone-in-customer-satisfaction-levels

Pets at Home fleet use Cartwright’s curtainsider semi-trailers to combat low bridges



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2017/10/10/pets-at-home-fleet-use-cartwright-s-curtainsider-semi-trailers-to-combat-low-bridges

Fleetworx continues expansion with head of operations appointment

Fleetworx has expanded its operations team with the appointment of Jodie Pritchard (pictured) as head of operations.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2017/10/10/fleetworx-expands-with-head-of-operations-appointment

Cape reduces van fleet costs by 30% by switching from daily rental to contract hire

Cape estimates it has cut its van costs by around 30% after switching approximately 75% of its 400-strong LCV fleet from daily rental to contract hire with ALD.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/10/cape-reduces-van-leasing-fleet-costs-by-30-by-switching-to-ald

Iveco launches Daily Blue Power range for unlimited access in urban areas



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2017/10/10/iveco-launches-daily-blue-power-range-for-unlimited-access-in-urban-areas

OpenLV project aims to aid network capacity for charging electric vehicles

A new initiative aims to help electricity networks cope with the increased demand posed by charging electric vehicles by opening up data from local substations.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/10/openlv-project-aims-to-aid-network-capacity-for-charging-electric-vehicles

Volkswagen adds new Crafter derivatives up to 5.0-tonnes



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2017/10/10/volkswagen-adds-new-crafter-derivatives-up-to-50-tonnes

Groupe Renault launches mobility subsidiary and invests in smart charging business

Renault Energy Services is a new subsidiary of Groupe Renault which will support the expansion of electric mobility.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/10/groupe-renault-launches-mobility-subsidiary-and-invests-in-smart-charging-business

Verilocation launches web-based tracking application

Vehicle tracking solutions company Verilocation has introduced a web-based application with built-in live traffic, satellite and street view maps.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/10/verilocation-launches-web-based-tracking-application

DriveNow reaches one million customers milestone

To celebrate, DriveNow is giving away 10 million free minutes to its customers in all markets including London.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/10/drivenow-reaches-one-million-customers-milestone

Epyx offers audit trail to prove ADAS safety recalibration for fleets

New service allows fleets to create an audit trail for recalibration of any Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) fitted to their cars or vans.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/10/epyx-offers-audit-trail-to-prove-adas-safety-recalibration-for-fleets

Auto Windscreens technician clinches second place at Auto Glass Week



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2017/10/10/auto-windscreens-technician-clinches-second-place-at-auto-glass-week

RAC, Europ Assistance, Falck and VHD launch ERA Automotive for Europe-wide coverage

A new alliance has been formed by bringing together major European-road services assistance providers - RAC, Europ Assistance, Falck and VHD.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/10/rac-europ-assistance-falck-and-vhd-launch-era-automotive-for-europe-wide-coverage

Monday 9 October 2017

Manheim’s Bruntingthorpe launch achieves ‘record sales’

The redeveloped centre welcomed more than 1,400 visitors, both to the lanes and online, for its first four auctions held between September 25-29.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/09/manheim-s-multi-million-bruntingthorpe-launch-achieves-record-sales

Business Driver and eDriving’s multi-national partnership expands to North and South America

Business Driver and eDriving's partnership will provide risk assessment,telematics and driver training solutions to North and South America.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2017/10/09/business-driver-and-edriving-s-multi-national-partnership-expands-to-north-and-south-america

Penrith branding company re-awarded NHS livery contract



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2017/10/09/penrith-branding-company-re-awarded-nhs-livery-contract

RAC backs call for a drop in the drink-drive limit

The RAC is calling on the Government to reduce the legal blood-alcohol limit in England and Wales after majority of drivers back change.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2017/10/09/rac-backs-call-for-a-drop-in-the-drink-drive-limit

Drink-drive breathalyser reaches 50th birthday

The drink-drive breathalyser is 50 years old, with police carrying out the first roadside breath test on a motorist in Shropshire on October 8, 1967.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/09/drink-drive-breathalyser-is-50-years-old-this-weekend

Fleets warned to be wary of signing up to long-term telematics contracts

Fleet managers have been warned to be wary of signing up to long-term telematics contracts that require the technology to be plugged into a vehicle's onboard diagnostic-II port.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/09/fleets-warned-to-be-wary-of-signing-up-to-long-term-telematics-contracts

MPs re-launch select committees joint air quality inquiry

The environment, food and rural affairs, environmental audit, health, and transport committees have re-launched their joint inquiry into improving air quality.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2017/10/09/mps-re-launch-select-committees-joint-air-quality-inquiry

Iveco delivers first Eurocargo RCVs into Riverside Truck Rental



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2017/10/09/iveco-delivers-first-eurocargo-rcvs-into-riverside-truck-rental

Renault announces new revenue target of £62bn

Groupe Renault has announced Drive The Future, a new six-year plan to deliver annual revenues of more than £62 billion.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/09/renault-announces-new-revenue-target-of-62bn

Parking Energy launches real-estate vehicle charging solution

Parking Energy has launched a disruptive technology for electric vehicle charging in real estate.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/09/parking-energy-launches-real-estate-vehicle-charging-solution

Pirelli develop tailor-made P Zero tyre for new Hyundai i30 N

Pirelli has engineered a tailor-made version of the P Zero for the new Hyundai i30 N.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/09/pirelli-develop-tailor-made-p-zero-tyre-for-new-hyundai-i30-n

Vince Cane appointed operations director at Intelligent Telematics

Cane appointed to support the rapid growth of the business within the fleet, road transport and insurance sectors.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/09/vince-cane-appointed-operations-director-at-intelligent-telematics

BT fined for the second time in 12 months by TfL

BT has been fined £25,000 after Transport for London prosecuted it for serious lapses in safety, which put the public at significant risk in Lambeth.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/09/bt-fined-for-the-second-time-in-12-months-by-tfl

Friday 6 October 2017

R.R. Memmory Haulage’s Emma Coulson-Smith becomes 800th FORS Practitioner



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2017/10/06/rr-memmory-haulage-s-emma-coulson-smith-becomes-800th-fors-practitioner

Government plans £80 million smart ticketing 'rail revolution'

The government has set out details of its £80 million programme to introduce smart ticketing across the rail network in England and Wales by the end of 2018.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2017/10/06/government-plans-80-million-smart-ticketing-rail-revolution

Revive expands and restructures franchise operations team

Revive has welcomed Kelly Blackmore-Lee as head of franchise operations in the South and assigned Julie Eley to its franchisees in the North.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2017/10/06/revive-expands-and-restructures-franchise-operations-team

David Hanna named head of fleet at Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2017/10/06/david-hanna-named-head-of-fleet-at-volkswagen-commercial-vehicles

Leo Group takes ownership of Mercedes-Benz Bell Truck and Van



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/06/leo-group-takes-ownership-of-mercedes-benz-bell-truck-and-van

Dealer group Steven Eagell renews remarketing partnership with BCA

Dealer group Steven Eagell has renewed its exclusive remarketing partnership with BCA for a further year.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/06/dealer-group-steven-eagell-renews-remarketing-partnership-with-bca

Toyota Hilux proves the toughest choice for JCB



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/pick-up-news/2017/10/06/toyota-hilux-proves-the-toughest-choice-for-jcb

Contract wins see Fleet Assist break through 800,000-vehicle mark

Supply chain management specialist Fleet Assist has seen the number of company cars and vans passing through its garage network break through the 800,000-mark.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/06/contract-wins-see-fleet-assist-break-through-800-000-vehicle-mark

New van market declines in September



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2017/10/06/new-van-market-declines-in-september

Thursday 5 October 2017

Range Rover Sport SUV to be Jaguar Land Rover's first plug-in hybrid

The 2018 Range Rover Sport will become the first model in Jaguar Land Rover's range to be available as a plug-in hybrid, offering CO2 emissions of 64g/km.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/05/range-rover-sport-suv-to-be-manufacturer-s-first-plug-in-hybrid

Maxoptra and Talecom partner for integrated route planning and mobile applications

Maxoptra, the dynamic route planning and scheduling software specialist, has partnered with Talecom to develop integrated mobile workforce solutions.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/05/maxoptra-and-talecom-partner-for-integrated-route-planning-and-mobile-applications

Thieves of £110,000 Rolls-Royce thwarted by Tracker

Tracker vehicle recovery saw the safe return of a stolen Rolls-Royce phantom worth £110,000, in less than two hours.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/05/thieves-of-110-000-rolls-royce-thwarted-by-tracker

FTA renews ‘urgent’ call for London freight commissioner



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/05/fta-renews-urgent-call-for-london-freight-commissioner

Diesel sales hit hard as overall new car market continues to fall

Diesel new car sales fell for the sixth consecutive month, down by 21.7%, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/05/diesel-sales-hit-hard-as-overall-new-car-market-continues-to-fall

Vanarama signs distribution agreement with Road Halo for new insurance arm



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/05/vanarama-signs-distribution-agreement-with-road-halo-for-new-insurance-arm

Trakm8 launches 4G telematics in-cab camera

Trakm8 has announced the launch of its new in-cab camera integrated with fully-featured telematics.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/05/trakm8-launches-4g-telematics-in-cab-camera

Range Rover Velar SUV gains five-star Euro NCAP safety rating

The new Range Rover Velar is the latest vehicle from the SUV category to gain a five star Euro NCAP safety rating.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/05/range-rover-velar-suv-gains-five-star-euro-ncap-safety-rating

Audatex upgrades its estimation solution

Audatex has launched the most advanced version of its vehicle damage assessment and estimate solution Audaenterprisegold 4.0.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/05/audatex-upgrades-its-estimation-solution

Fleet managers will ‘cease to exist’ unless they embrace big data

The worlds of fleet management and travel management are colliding at a rapid rate driven by technology and big data that will underpin Business Mobility-as-a-Service.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/05/fleet-managers-will-cease-to-exist-unless-they-embrace-big-data

Davis launches new driver risk assessment tool

The Driver Risk Assessor features an online profiling solution, which analyses attitude and behaviour, enabling ‘at risk’ drivers to be quickly identified.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/05/davis-launches-new-driver-risk-assessment

Car repair company fined after breaching enforcement action

A car repair company and director have been fined after failing to comply with Improvement Notices (IN) issued by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/05/car-repair-company-fined-after-breaching-enforcement-action

Wednesday 4 October 2017

UK pricing and specification confirmed for new Seat Arona

Seat’s new Arona is now available to order in the UK, priced from £16,555.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/04/uk-pricing-and-specification-confirmed-for-new-seat-arona

New advanced battery gives Nissan e-NV200 van 100km extra range



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2017/10/04/new-advanced-battery-gives-nissan-e-nv200-van-100km-extra-range

Murray awarded prestigious posthumous award by Brake

Dr Will Murray, who passed away suddenly last year, has been recognised for his dedication to road safety.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/04/murray-awarded-prestigious-posthumous-award-by-brake

Public nervous about autonomous cars taking control from drivers

Half (50%) of Britons are concerned about future driver-assistance technologies taking too much control away from the driver.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/04/public-nervous-about-autonomous-cars-taking-control-from-drivers

Public charge points put electric car revolution at risk, says RAC Foundation

Without widespread, reliable and simple-to-use charge points the practicalities of ‘filling up’ electric cars could limit their mass-market appeal.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2017/10/04/public-charge-points-put-electric-car-revolution-at-risk-says-rac-foundation

New fleet guide from TMC aims to address real-world fuel use

TMC is offering a free guide to employing real-world fuel consumption data to improve fleet budget forecasts and cost management.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/04/new-fleet-guide-from-tmc-aims-to-address-real-world-fuel-use

GDPR raises satnav and phone data issue for remarketing industry

Satnav address records and Bluetooth phone information stored on used cars and vans are set to create a headache for remarketing companies.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/04/gdpr-raises-satnav-and-phone-data-issue-for-remarketing-industry

JLR chief throws down ‘mobility revolution’ gauntlet to Government

CEO urges Whitehall to move more quickly or face the ‘harsh’ dangers of failure.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/02/jlr-chief-throws-down-mobility-revolution-gauntlet-to-government

Better equipment and lower tax bills head Mondeo’s fleet appeal

Ford range freshen-up should also mean lower lease rates and improved RVs.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/02/better-equipment-and-lower-tax-bills-head-mondeo-s-fleet-appeal

Providers welcome Government clarity on salary sacrifice plans

Departments confirm only the amount given up for the car will be considered.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/02/providers-welcome-government-clarity-on-salary-sacrifice-plans

FSGB’s partnership approach delivers £100,000 fleet maintenance cost saving to Stannah

Robust management of fleet maintenance costs across the van fleet delivered a saving of more than £100,000 despite a 32% increase in vehicles operated.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/02/fsgb-s-partnership-approach-delivers-100-000-fleet-maintenance-cost-saving-to-stannah

Show of support for diesel, reports Cap HPI

Cap HPI has cited a better than average performance from diesel vehicles for this time of year for the past three months in a row (July – September).

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/02/show-of-support-for-diesel-reports-cap-hpi

Tuesday 3 October 2017

Steel stockholder to save more than £250,000 with telematics and route planning solution



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/02/steel-stockholder-to-save-more-than-250-000-with-telematics-and-route-planning-solution

Iveco Daily chosen by hire firm for unrivalled payload



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2017/10/02/iveco-daily-chosen-by-hire-firm-for-unrivalled-payload

The rules of doing business have changed, say transport and logistics SMEs



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/02/the-rules-of-doing-business-have-changed-say-transport-and-logistics-smes

BT doing ‘everything we can’ to hit 2030 emissions target

Cars are ‘easier’ but there is concern about availability of suitable electric vans.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/02/bt-doing-everything-we-can-to-hit-2030-emissions-target

Fleet Management Live opens doors for two-day show

Fleet Management Live opens today (Tuesday, October 3) after moving to a new, larger hall at the Birmingham NEC as part of a record-breaking year for the event.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/02/fleet-management-live-opens-doors-for-two-day-show

Carsmetix to operate as Fix Auto Pershore after joining Fix Auto network

Carsmetix has joined the Fix Auto network and will now be operating as Fix Auto Pershore.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2017/10/02/carsmetix-to-operate-as-fix-auto-pershore-after-joining-fix-auto-network

Benchmarking aids fleet risk strategy, says LeasePlan

New data from LeasePlan UK shows the average daily cost of repairs to businesses for fault and non-fault incidents is £5.3m,

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/02/benchmarking-aids-fleet-risk-strategy-says-leaseplan

Club Car launches Fit-to-Task utility vehicles

Club Car is launching the new Carryall Fit-to-Task Series of pre-configured utility vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/02/club-car-launches-fit-to-task-utility-vehicles

Ford dealers seek 1,000 new technicians to support growth of new-generation models

Ford’s ongoing sales success combined with the planned introduction of new electric and hybrid powertrains is stimulating a surge in demand for technicians.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/02/ford-dealers-seek-1-000-new-technicians-to-support-growth-of-new-generation-models

Sales records set at BCA's remarketing centres across Scottish sites

BCA has reported strong demand across its Scottish network throughout September, with sales records set at BCA’s remarketing centres.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/02/sales-records-set-at-bca-s-remarketing-centres-across-scottish-sites

Thinking CAP: September 28 - Frankfurt, sixth generation VW Polo and Alpine spotting in Paris

In the September 28 edition of Thinking CAP, Martin Ward manufacturer relationships manager at Cap HPI discusses the Franfurt Motor Show 2017, his thoughts on the sixth gen VW Polo and Alpine spotting in Paris.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/02/thinking-cap-september-28-frankfurt-sixth-generation-vw-polo-and-alpine-spotting-in-france

Bevan Group spearheads Unit Movements' expansion with hire fleet



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2017/10/02/bevans-spearheads-unit-movements-expansion-with-a-new-hire-fleet

Ctrack Online gains contract with Dragons Den winner Gripit



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2017/10/02/ctrack-online-gains-contract-with-dragons-den-winner-gripit

Addison Lee launches recruitment drive for Christmas drivers

Addison Lee Group has launched a recruitment drive as it seeks an additional 1,000 new drivers to meet Christmas demand across the business.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2017/10/02/addison-lee-launches-recruitment-drive-for-christmas-drivers

Findley Roofing orders 10 more Mercedes-Benz vans



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/02/findley-roofing-orders-10-more-mercedes-benz-vans

UK true fleet market shrinks for fifth consecutive month, says Dataforce

Registrations in the true fleet market have fallen for the fifth consecutive month, reducing by 10.0% for August or 2.9% year-to-date.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/02/uk-true-fleet-market-shrinks-for-fifth-consecutive-month-says-dataforce

Kia Stinger now available to order: prices, specs and CO2 emissions

Kia has revealed the prices, specifications and CO2 emissions of its all new Stinger, which is available to order now.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/02/kia-stinger-now-available-to-order-prices-specs-and-co2-emissions

Final call for FIAG’s autumn workshop

The final fleet decision-maker places are available to attend the autumn 2017 workshop hosted by the Fleet Industry Advisory Group (FIAG).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/02/final-call-for-fiag-s-autumn-workshop

Electric and hybrid vehicles to account for 58% of new car sales by 2025, says PwC

Electric and hybrid vehicles are likely to account for 58% of all new car sales in Europe, the USA and China by 2025, according to PwC.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/02/electric-and-hybrid-vehicles-to-account-for-58-of-new-car-sales-by-2025-says-pwc

Renault launches Captur dCi 90 with EDC automatic gearbox

Renault has added a new dCi 90 engine with automatic transmission to the new Renault Captur line-up.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/02/renault-launches-captur-dci-90-with-edc-automatic-gearbox

Majority of car makers set to miss 2021 EU CO2 targets

Major car makers could miss their 2021 EU CO2 emissions targets, according to PA Consulting Group’s forecast.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2017/10/02/majority-of-car-makers-set-to-miss-2021-eu-co2-targets

Acquisition of Marshall Leasing by BOIUK will ‘open doors’ to growth

Once deal is complete, SME-focused company will be better placed to fulfil potential.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/02/acquisition-of-marshall-leasing-by-boiuk-will-open-doors-to-growth

When is a van a company car? Confusion reigns after new ruling

Tribunal reclassification should mean extra NI for company and BIK for drivers.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/02/when-is-a-van-a-company-car-confusion-reigns-after-new-ruling

Mobileye Shield+ trial proves retrofit ADAS can stop collisions

A bus fleet has prevented collisions with vulnerable road users with installation of Mobileye Shield+.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/09/29/mobileye-shield-trial-proves-retrofit-adas-can-stop-collisions

Ogilvie Fleet launches standalone daily rental division

Ogilvie Fleet has launched a standalone rental division following a continuing boom in short-term hire business.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2017/09/29/ogilvie-fleet-launches-standalone-daily-rental-division

Mercedes Benz Vans launches Fleet Safe compliance software



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2017/09/29/mercedes-benz-vans-launches-fleet-safe-compliance-software

Sealant specialist signs up for 30 Volkswagen Transporters



from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2017/09/29/sealant-specialist-signs-up-for-30-volkswagen-transporters

Licence Bureau releases Christmas driver compliance checklist

Licence Bureau has released a Christmas driver compliance checklist for companies preparing for a seasonal sales spike.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/09/29/licence-bureau-releases-christmas-driver-compliance-checklist

EarthSense technology to control vehicle emissions in real time

EarthSense Systems is helping develop a system to automatically activate zero-emission running of hybrid vehicles along the most heavily polluted city streets.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/09/29/earthsense-technology-to-control-vehicle-emissions-in-real-time

G3 Remarketing launches its first 30-point vehicle assured check

G3 Remarketing has announced the launch of its first 30-point vehicle assured check.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/09/29/g3-remarketing-launches-its-first-30-point-vehicle-assured-check

Monday 2 October 2017

Steel stockholder to save more than £250,000 with telematics and route planning solution



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/02/steel-stockholder-to-save-more-than-250-000-with-telematics-and-route-planning-solution

The rules of doing business have changed, say transport and logistics SMEs



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/02/the-rules-of-doing-business-have-changed-say-transport-and-logistics-smes

Iveco Daily chosen by hire firm for unrivalled payload



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2017/10/02/iveco-daily-chosen-by-hire-firm-for-unrivalled-payload

BT doing ‘everything we can’ to hit 2030 emissions target

Cars are ‘easier’ but there is concern about availability of suitable electric vans.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/02/bt-doing-everything-we-can-to-hit-2030-emissions-target

Fleet Management Live opens doors for two-day show

Fleet Management Live opens today (Tuesday, October 3) after moving to a new, larger hall at the Birmingham NEC as part of a record-breaking year for the event.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/02/fleet-management-live-opens-doors-for-two-day-show

Carsmetix to operate as Fix Auto Pershore after joining Fix Auto network

Carsmetix has joined the Fix Auto network and will now be operating as Fix Auto Pershore.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2017/10/02/carsmetix-to-operate-as-fix-auto-pershore-after-joining-fix-auto-network

Benchmarking aids fleet risk strategy, says LeasePlan

New data from LeasePlan UK shows the average daily cost of repairs to businesses for fault and non-fault incidents is £5.3m,

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/02/benchmarking-aids-fleet-risk-strategy-says-leaseplan

Club Car launches Fit-to-Task utility vehicles

Club Car is launching the new Carryall Fit-to-Task Series of pre-configured utility vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/02/club-car-launches-fit-to-task-utility-vehicles

Sales records set at BCA's remarketing centres across Scottish sites

BCA has reported strong demand across its Scottish network throughout September, with sales records set at BCA’s remarketing centres.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/02/sales-records-set-at-bca-s-remarketing-centres-across-scottish-sites

Ford dealers seek 1,000 new technicians to support growth of new-generation models

Ford’s ongoing sales success combined with the planned introduction of new electric and hybrid powertrains is stimulating a surge in demand for technicians.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/02/ford-dealers-seek-1-000-new-technicians-to-support-growth-of-new-generation-models

Thinking CAP: September 28 - Frankfurt, sixth generation VW Polo and Alpine spotting in Paris

In the September 28 edition of Thinking CAP, Martin Ward manufacturer relationships manager at Cap HPI discusses the Franfurt Motor Show 2017, his thoughts on the sixth gen VW Polo and Alpine spotting in Paris.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/02/thinking-cap-september-28-frankfurt-sixth-generation-vw-polo-and-alpine-spotting-in-france

Bevan Group spearheads Unit Movements' expansion with hire fleet



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2017/10/02/bevans-spearheads-unit-movements-expansion-with-a-new-hire-fleet

Ctrack Online gains contract with Dragons Den winner Gripit



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2017/10/02/ctrack-online-gains-contract-with-dragons-den-winner-gripit

Addison Lee launches recruitment drive for Christmas drivers

Addison Lee Group has launched a recruitment drive as it seeks an additional 1,000 new drivers to meet Christmas demand across the business.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2017/10/02/addison-lee-launches-recruitment-drive-for-christmas-drivers

Findley Roofing orders 10 more Mercedes-Benz vans



from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2017/10/02/findley-roofing-orders-10-more-mercedes-benz-vans

UK true fleet market shrinks for fifth consecutive month, says Dataforce

Registrations in the true fleet market have fallen for the fifth consecutive month, reducing by 10.0% for August or 2.9% year-to-date.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/02/uk-true-fleet-market-shrinks-for-fifth-consecutive-month-says-dataforce

Kia Stinger now available to order: prices, specs and CO2 emissions

Kia has revealed the prices, specifications and CO2 emissions of its all new Stinger, which is available to order now.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/02/kia-stinger-now-available-to-order-prices-specs-and-co2-emissions

Final call for FIAG’s autumn workshop

The final fleet decision-maker places are available to attend the autumn 2017 workshop hosted by the Fleet Industry Advisory Group (FIAG).

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/02/final-call-for-fiag-s-autumn-workshop

Electric and hybrid vehicles to account for 58% of new car sales by 2025, says PwC

Electric and hybrid vehicles are likely to account for 58% of all new car sales in Europe, the USA and China by 2025, according to PwC.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/02/electric-and-hybrid-vehicles-to-account-for-58-of-new-car-sales-by-2025-says-pwc

Renault launches Captur dCi 90 with EDC automatic gearbox

Renault has added a new dCi 90 engine with automatic transmission to the new Renault Captur line-up.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2017/10/02/renault-launches-captur-dci-90-with-edc-automatic-gearbox

Majority of car makers set to miss 2021 EU CO2 targets

Major car makers could miss their 2021 EU CO2 emissions targets, according to PA Consulting Group’s forecast.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2017/10/02/majority-of-car-makers-set-to-miss-2021-eu-co2-targets

Acquisition of Marshall Leasing by BOIUK will ‘open doors’ to growth

Once deal is complete, SME-focused company will be better placed to fulfil potential.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/02/acquisition-of-marshall-leasing-by-boiuk-will-open-doors-to-growth

When is a van a company car? Confusion reigns after new ruling

Tribunal reclassification should mean extra NI for company and BIK for drivers.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2017/10/02/when-is-a-van-a-company-car-confusion-reigns-after-new-ruling