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
Hi I'm Tiffany. I live in Kent with my 2 children; George and Jack as well as my husband, Henry. I work as a customer service rep at Santander, I have been in this role for about 5 years now and I really enjoy it - I get to meet many people each day and experience new things. We also have a dog, Lucy, who is the family pet! I get to take her for long walks on my time off and enjoy some great sights.
Tuesday, 31 October 2017
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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