Mini welcomes new director following Chris Brownridge BMW appointment

David George has been welcomed as the new director of Mini UK, as predecessor Chris Brownridge accepts role at BMW UK.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/01/31/mini-welcomes-new-director-following-chris-brownridge-bmw-appointment

FMG employs Claire Owens as finance director

FMG has employed Claire Owens as financial director to lead all aspects of financial management.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/01/31/fmg-employs-claire-owens-as-finance-director

Brake names the date for Fleet Safety Conference 2018

Brake has named the date for its annual Fleet Safety Conference, held at the Birmingham Conference and Events Centre on May 25.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2018/01/31/brake-names-the-date-for-fleet-safety-conference-2018

BCA Newcastle breaks records with 600 sales in one week

BCA Newcastle has reported record levels of trading in the first weeks of January with 600 used cars sold in one week.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2018/01/31/bca-newcastle-breaks-records-with-600-sales-in-one-week

Nexus backs bill to tackle private car parking companies

Proposed by Sir Greg Knight MP, if enshrined in law the new rules will see a strict new code of practice for the sector.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2018/01/31/nexus-backs-bill-to-tackle-private-car-parking-companies

Road safety improved thanks to intelligent cat’s eyes

Intelligent cat’s eyes, which light up in response to changing traffic lights, are to be used for the first time at a motorway junction.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2018/01/31/road-safety-improved-thanks-to-intelligent-cat-s-eyes

Fast-charging confirmed for new all-electric I-Pace

Rapid charging of less than 45 minutes has been confirmed for the all-electric Jaguar I-Pace, which goes on sale on March 1.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/31/fast-charging-confirmed-for-new-all-electric-i-pace

Police report arrest increase for Christmas drink and drug-driving crackdown

Officers stopped almost 100,000 vehicles during its Christmas drink and drug-driving crackdown, with a 3.9% year-on-year increase in arrests, reports the NPCC.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2018/01/31/police-report-arrest-increase-for-christmas-drink-and-drug-driving-crackdown

Skoda targets fleets with new SE Technology trim for the Karoq

Skoda has announced a new SE Technology trim for the Karoq aimed at business customers, with higher specification above the SE trim included at no extra cost.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/31/skoda-targets-fleets-with-new-se-technology-trim-on-the-karoq

FTA claims Direct Vision Standard keeping cleaner trucks off London’s roads

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/01/31/fta-claims-direct-vision-standard-keeping-cleaner-trucks-off-london-s-roads

Thinking CAP: January 25 - Fleet News Awards and the PSA International B2B Conference

Martin Ward, manufacturer relationships manager Cap HPI talks about the upcoming Fleet News Awards and the PSA International B2B Conference.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/30/thinking-cap-january-25-fleet-news-awards-and-the-test-drives-of-2017

Drivers could soon be allowed to report accidents online

The Government has launched a consultation on proposals to allow drivers to report accidents online, rather than in person at a police station.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2018/01/30/drivers-could-soon-be-allowed-to-report-accidents-online

Ebbon-Dacs announces ISO 27001 compliance ‘for clients’

Ebbon-Dacs has achieved ISO 27001, to ensure it meets the data protection requirements of its clients.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2018/01/30/ebbon-dacs-announces-iso-27001-compliance-for-clients

Vertu Lease Cars appoints Phil Caine as general manager to ‘bolster consumer offering’

Vertu Motors is bolstering its consumer offering with the appointment of Phil Caine as general manager.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2018/01/30/vertu-lease-cars-appoints-phil-caine-as-general-manager-to-bolster-consumer-offering

BMW i3 delivery increases EVision Electric Car Hire fleet to 110

EVision Electric Car Hire, based in Strood Kent, has taken delivery of 50 new BMW i3s increasing its EV fleet to 110.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2018/01/30/bmw-i3-delivery-increases-evision-electric-car-hire-fleet-to-110

FreeWire deal paves the way for electric vehicle charging at BP petrol stations

BP plans to roll-out FreeWire’s Mobi Charger units for use at selected BP retail sites in the UK and Europe during 2018 after multi-million pound investment.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2018/01/30/freewire-deal-paves-the-way-for-electric-vehicle-charging-at-bp-petrol-stations

Fully electric refuse truck to be trialled in the City of London

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/01/30/fully-electric-refuse-truck-to-be-trialled-in-the-city-of-london

McCormick strikes LCV Citroen fleet deal with Alphabet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2018/01/30/mccormick-strikes-lcv-citroen-fleet-deal-with-alphabet

Hydrogen cars could rewrite depreciation curve

Hydrogen powered cars will have much stronger residuals than combustion or electric models.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/30/hydrogen-cars-could-rewrite-depreciation-curve

Private parking companies face tough new code of practice

Government ministers have thrown their weight behind a private parking members’ bill introduced by Sir Greg Knight MP.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2018/01/30/private-parking-companies-face-tough-new-code-of-practice

Three quarters of commercial drivers want training to deal with terror threat

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/01/30/three-quarters-of-commercial-drivers-want-training-to-deal-with-terror-threat

FORS launches security and counter terrorism training

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/01/30/fors-launches-security-and-counter-terrorism-training

Use of hire vans in terror attacks may result in rental price increase

Fleet operators could face a rise in daily rental prices this year as experts warn that insurance costs will increase in response to terror attack pay-outs.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/30/use-of-hire-vans-in-terror-attacks-may-result-in-rental-price-increase

Ford Mobility expansion drives Autonomic and TransLoc acquisitions

Ford Mobility has acquired Autonomic and TransLoc in hopes to deliver “broad suite” of mobility products.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/29/ford-mobility-expansion-drives-autonomic-and-transloc-acquisitions

France beats UK for 'best EV infrastructure' in Electric Car Index

France’s EV infrastructure has been ranked first in the Electric Car Index, leaving UK behind in joint third place.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/29/france-beats-uk-for-best-ev-infrastructure-in-electric-car-index

Customer feedback prompts DVLA 'pay a fine service' expansion

The DVLA has announced the expansion of its pay a fine service with ‘exciting additions’.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2018/01/29/customer-feedback-prompts-dvla-pay-a-fine-service-expansion

Deliveries of Maxus EV80 all-electric panel van commence in Europe

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/01/29/deliveries-of-maxus-ev80-all-electric-panel-van-commence-in-europe

Zircotec to tackle thermal management issues for CV exhausts

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/01/29/zircotec-to-tackle-thermal-management-issues-for-cv-exhausts

Arval outlines future of diesel in new whitepaper

Arval has shared its view on the use of diesel in vehicles fleets in a new whitepaper: Clearing the air on diesel.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2018/01/29/arval-outlines-future-of-diesel-in-new-whitepaper

James Frew targets continued fleet improvement with Ctrack

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/01/09/james-frew-targets-continued-fleet-improvement-with-ctrack

Mercedes-Benz Financial Services appoints Nick Andrews as commercial vehicles director

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/01/26/mercedes-benz-financial-services-appoints-nick-andrews-as-commercial-vehicles-director

Earned Recognition video featuring DVSA released by R2c Online (watch)

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/01/26/video-explainer-of-earned-recognition-featuring-dvsa-released-by-r2c-online-watch

Close Brothers celebrates 30th birthday by giving employees extra day off

Close Brothers Motor Finance is celebrating it’s birthday milestone of 30 years by rewarding all employees with a birthday day off.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2018/01/26/close-brothers-celebrate-30th-birthday-milestone-by-giving-employees-extra-day-off

Shoreham Vehicle Auctions trains 100 in used EV sales

Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA) celebrated putting the 100th dealer used car sales person through a unique used electric vehicle (EV) training course.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/26/shoreham-vehicle-auctions-trains-100-in-used-ev-sales

Redtail Telematics and Tracker celebrate 25-year partnership

Redtail Telematics and Tracker are celebrating their 25-year collaboration with telematics and stolen vehicle recovery.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/26/redtail-telematics-and-tracker-celebrate-25-year-partnership

Pothole-related breakdowns continue to rise, says RAC

Breakdowns that could be attributed to potholes increased by 11% in the last quarter of 2017 compared to the same period in 2016, reveals RAC’s Pothole Index.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/26/pothole-related-breakdowns-continue-to-rise-says-rac

Thousands bid to join Harcus Sinclair legal action alleging mis-selling of used cars

Harcus Sinclair say that more than 4,000 used car buyers have registered their interest in the used car mis-selling group action.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/26/thousands-bid-to-join-harcus-sinclair-legal-action-alleging-mis-selling-of-used-cars

Electric Volvo Trucks will be available by 2019

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/01/26/electric-volvo-trucks-will-be-available-by-2019

Hexagon Leasing launches in-house roadside assistance vehicles

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/01/26/hexagon-leasing-launches-in-house-roadside-assistance-vehicles

PWC Charging Ahead report outlines EV uptake ‘pinch points’

60% of drivers have not considered an electric car with more than half stating price and charging infrastructure as the top two barriers to adoption.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2018/01/26/pwc-charging-ahead-report-outlines-ev-uptake-pinch-points

Fleet views important to shaping clean air zone, says Leeds City Council

Leeds City Council sayst feedback from fleets at a roundtable hosted by the local authority will play an important role in shaping its clean air zone (CAZ).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/26/fleet-views-important-to-shaping-clean-air-zone-says-leeds-city-council

Welsh Government admits “unlawful” inaction on air pollution

Client Earth had accused the Welsh Government of failing to produce any firm plans to improve air quality.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/25/welsh-government-admits-unlawful-inaction-on-air-pollution

Verilocation to track and monitor temperature on Cool Cube vehicles

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/01/25/verilocation-to-track-and-monitor-temperature-on-cool-cube-vehicles

Breeze Volkswagen appoints Chris Brown as new commercial vehicle fleet manager

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/01/25/breeze-volkswagen-welcomes-chris-brown-as-new-commercial-vehicle-fleet-manager

Aston Barclay Prees Heath auction centre sells record-breaking 290 vehicles in a day

Aston Barclay Prees Heath has broken a 20-year old company record by selling 290 units in one day – a feat that hasn’t been achieved since 1998.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/25/aston-barclay-prees-heath-sells-record-breaking-290-units-in-a-day

Verizon Telematics continues expansion with acquisition of Movildata Internacional

Verizon Communications has acquired Movildata Internacional, a Spain-based provider of commercial fleet management solutions, as part of its European expansion plans.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/25/verizon-telematics-continues-expansion-with-acquisition-of

Brexit: Trading on WTO rules could ‘significantly’ affect prices, say truck bosses

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/01/25/brexit-trading-on-wto-rules-could-significantly-affect-prices-say-truck-bosses

UK automotive sector to hit new data record, says Cap HPI

The UK automotive sector is set to create a new record for data movements in 2018, says Cap HPI.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/25/uk-automotive-sector-to-hit-new-data-record-says-cap-hpi

More generous payloads being offered by ‘halfway-house’ vans

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/01/25/more-generous-payloads-being-offered-by-halfway-house-vans

Nextbase targets commercial vehicle sector with new dashcam

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/01/25/nextbase-targets-commercial-vehicle-sector-with-new-dashcam

Free workplace charge points to encourage ULEV uptake

Fleet Evolution offers a free workplace charge point to new customers to help increase uptake of ultra-low emission vehicles, including electric cars and hybrids.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/25/free-workplace-charge-points-to-encourage-ulev-uptake

TTC Group launches DriverProtect work-related safety suite for SMEs

Telford-based TTC Group is investing more than £500,000 into a new suite of services to help SMEs manage work-related road safety.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/25/ttc-group-launches-driverprotect-work-related-safety-suite-for-smes

Congestion risk for fleets if Government doesn’t plug roads funding gap

National roads will receive 52 times more funding per mile by 2020, compared to local roads maintained by councils, says the Local Government Association (LGA).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2018/01/25/congestion-risk-for-fleets-if-government-doesn-t-plug-roads-funding-gap

Government should introduce dynamic road-user pricing, says ACE report

Funding Roads for the Future says the existing model based on raising funds through fuel duty, vehicle excise duty, and the HGV levy is failing

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2018/01/24/government-should-introduce-dynamic-road-user-pricing-says-ace-report

Flexible business travel policies may be needed to cater for changing travel habits

A shrinking number of young people gaining driving licences could mean organisations need to introduce more flexible travel policies.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/24/flexible-business-travel-policies-may-be-needed-to-cater-for-changing-travel-habits

CCH Logistics enters yearly tyre contract with Apollo Vredestein

CCH Logistics announced that it has entered into a yearly contract for tyre replacement with Apollo Vredestein.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2018/01/24/cch-logistics-enters-yearly-tyre-contract-with-apollo-vredestein

Absolutely acquires 3D Couriers for an undisclosed sum

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2018/01/24/absolutely-acquires-3d-couriers-for-an-undisclosed-sum

Inchcape wins Service and Parts and Fleet Retailer at Mercedes-Benz Awards

Inchcape has won the Service and Parts award for the second year running, alongside Fleet Retailer at Mercedes-Benz Awards.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/24/inchcape-wins-service-and-parts-and-fleet-retailer-at-mercedes-benz-awards

ARI welcomes Stuart Little as business development manager

ARI has welcomed Stuart Little to the sales team as business development manager to support continued growth.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/01/24/ari-welcomes-stuart-little-as-business-development-manager-1

LeasePlan UK hosts electric vehicle event

LeasePlan UK is hosting its first Road to Net Zero Emissions event at the Electric Vehicle Experience Centre, Milton Keynes, today (Wednesday, January 23).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/24/leaseplan-uk-hosts-electric-vehicle-event

UK Power Networks wins funding to trial electric vehicle to grid projects

UK Power Networks, as part of a consortium, has won £11m Government funding for four projects as part of a series of Vehicle to Grid (V2G) innovation bids.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2018/01/24/uk-power-networks-wins-funding-to-trial-electric-vehicle-to-grid-projects

Kia adds sporty GT-Line model to Rio supermini line-up

Kia has unveiled its new Rio GT-Line supermini, offering CO2 emissions of 107g/km and official combined fuel economy of 60.1mpg.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/24/kia-adds-sporty-gt-line-model-to-rio-supermini-line-up

Staffordshire University halves fleet costs with Enterprise

Staffordshire University cuts annual business mobility costs by just over 50% after partnering with vehicle rental specialist Enterprise for both vans and cars.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/24/staffordshire-university-halves-fleet-costs-with-enterprise

BCA reports record sales in January

Trading has started strongly for BCA in 2018 as the company offered and sold more vehicles in a single week than at any time in its history.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/24/bca-reports-record-sales-in-january

New deal means Allstar fuel cards can be used to buy hydrogen from ITM Power

Allstar Business Solutions has signed a contract with ITM Power to allow its fuel cards to be used at the company’s hydrogen refuelling stations.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/24/new-deal-means-allstar-fuel-cards-can-be-used-to-buy-hydrogen-from-itm-power

Diesel decline and increased mobility key trends for 2018, says Fleet Logistics

The continued decline of diesel market share and the increased provision of total corporate mobility will be two key fleet trends for the year ahead, says Dr Jörg Löffler, CEO of Fleet Logistics.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/24/diesel-decline-and-increased-mobility-key-trends-for-2018-says-fleet-logistics

Seat reports true fleet sales up 50% in 2017

Seat UK recorded its best ever fleet and true fleet sales results in 2017, despite the market declining by 4.5%.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/24/seat-reports-true-fleet-sales-up-50-in-2017

Thatcham urges carmakers to follow Volvo’s lead after What Car? Car of the Year win

Safety technology designed to avoid crashes helped the Volvo XC60 win the What Car? Safety Award, while the diesel XC40 was named What Car? Car of the Year.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/24/thatcham-urges-carmakers-to-follow-volvo-s-lead-after-what-car-car-of-the-year-win

Electric vehicle smart charging could save drivers £170 a year, says Aurora Energy Research

Electric vehicle drivers could save £170 a year through smart charging, a study by Aurora Energy Research has found.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/23/electric-vehicle-smart-charging-could-save-drivers-170-a-year

LEVC hands over first electric taxi

A London taxi driver has taken delivery of the first London EV Company (LEVC) electric TX taxi.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/23/levc-hands-over-first-electric-taxi

Iveco welcomes Chris Read as light business line director

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/01/23/iveco-welcomes-chris-read-as-light-business-line-director

Whistl appoints new IT director Jason Powell

Whistl has appointed Jason Powell as its new IT director, following Lieneke Happel’s new appointment.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/01/23/whistl-appoints-new-it-director-jason-powell

Renault Clio Urban Nav special edition priced from £16,225

Renault has introduced a new special edition Clio costing £16,225 – the Clio Urban Nav.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/23/renault-clio-urban-nav-special-edition-priced-from-16-225

Motorists escape prosecution due to lack of police, says AA

Two thirds of drivers (65%) don’t believe they will be prosecuted for offences such as tailgating and lane hogging due to a lack of police on UK roads.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2018/01/23/motorists-escape-prosecution-due-to-lack-of-police-says-aa

Groupe PSA to work with Unite union over Vauxhall job cuts

Groupe PSA is to work with the Unite union to 'rebuild the industrial performance of the Vauxhall factories in a reasonable manner'.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/23/groupe-psa-to-work-with-unite-union-over-vauxhall-job-cuts

Pay-per-mile scheme for HGVs could be way forward for fairer ‘wear and tear’ road levy

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/01/23/pay-per-mile-scheme-for-hgvs-could-be-way-forward-for-fairer-wear-and-tear-road-levy

Land Rover to cut Discovery Sport and Evoque production

Land Rover will scale back production of Discovery Sport and Range Rover Evoque models this year, but lead times will not be affected.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/23/land-rover-to-cut-discovery-sport-and-evoque-production

SPR Trailer Services fined after worker killed

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/01/23/spr-trailer-services-fined-after-worker-killed

Robins and Day fined for misleading customer over sale of former Europcar vehicle

Gateshead Council Trading Standards prosecuted Peugeot Citroen Retail UK for an offence under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/23/robins-and-day-fined-for-misleading-customer-over-sale-of-former-europcar-vehicle

Police target drivers who use their phone behind the wheel

However, the road safety charity Brake says the problem can only be tackled through a “long-term police enforcement effort”.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2018/01/23/police-target-drivers-who-use-their-phone-behind-the-wheel

RIF Logistics partners with Access Group to facilitate rapid growth

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2018/01/22/rif-logistics-partners-with-access-group-to-facilitate-rapid-growth

FleetCheck tool prevents automatic renewal of rolling contracts

FleetCheck has released a new tool, Contract Manager, to prevent the automatic renewal of rolling fleet supplier contracts.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/22/fleetcheck-tool-prevents-automatic-renewal-of-rolling-contracts

Gosport MP Caroline Dinenage gives support to improve EV infrastructure

Gosport MP Caroline Dineage has said that air quality will improve with an increased EV infrastructure.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/22/gosport-mp-caroline-dinenage-gives-support-to-improve-ev-infrastructure-in-uk

RAM Tracking to offer funding and fleet management services through Fleet Club

Vehicle tracking device provider RAM Tracking is to offer customers funding and fleet management services following the creation of RAM Fleet Club.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/22/ram-tracking-to-offer-funding-and-fleet-management-services-through-fleet-club

Used commercial vehicle values rise in December

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/01/22/used-commercial-vehicle-values-rise-in-december

Astrata launches VanLinc telematics package

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/01/22/astrata-launches-vanlinc-telematics-package

£5bn bill to fix thousands of ‘substandard’ council-maintained bridges

Almost 3,500 council-maintained road bridges in Great Britain are substandard, according to new research from the RAC Foundation.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2018/01/22/5bn-bill-to-fix-thousands-of-substandard-council-maintained-bridges

Enfield Council equips bin lorries with VisionTrack cameras

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2018/01/22/enfield-council-equips-bin-lorries-with-visiontrack-cameras

ODO targets SMEs with new fleet management software package

ODO is targeting small and medium-sized businesses with its new Software as a Service (SaaS) fleet management package.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/22/odo-targets-smes-with-new-fleet-management-software-package

Lewisham Council fined after visitor falls into inspection pit

Lewisham Council has been found guilty and fined after a visitor fell into a vehicle inspection pit at their Wearside Service Centre in Ladywell.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/22/lewisham-council-fined-after-visitor-falls-into-inspection-pit

Road accidents fall as more new cars fitted with collision warning systems

Systems that mitigate driver errors and prevent accidents are now available on almost seven in 10 new cars, according to the SMMT.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/22/road-accidents-fall-as-more-new-cars-fitted-with-collision-warning-systems

Zenith named in Centrica’s Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer list

Zenith has been named in the Centrica Top 100 Apprenticeship Employer list which recognises excellence in businesses that employ apprentices.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2018/01/19/zenith-named-in-centrica-s-top-100-apprenticeship-employer-list

2017 is record year for Jaama Key2

Jaama’s Key2 asset management system now manages more than 1.2 million vehicles, following a successful year of growth.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/19/2017-is-record-year-for-jaama-key2

Truckman video series marks fourth year as a VW Commercial Vehicles UK accessory supplier

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/01/19/truckman-video-series-marks-fourth-year-as-a-vw-commercial-vehicles-uk-accessory-supplier

National Windscreens appoints Colin McIntosh as training and compliance manager in Scotland

National Windscreens has strengthened its development programme with the appointment of Colin McIntosh as training and compliance manager in Scotland.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/01/19/national-windscreens-appoints-colin-mcintosh-as-training-and-compliance-manager-in-scotland

Galldris Construction’s Craig Brown becomes 900th FORS graduate

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/01/19/galldris-construction-s-craig-brown-becomes-900th-fors-grad

Company car driver decision-making revealed in Sewells study

Company car drivers start considering their next company car almost the instant they pick up the keys to their current vehicle, according to a new report.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/19/company-car-driver-decision-making-revealed-in-sewells-study

Device designed to cheat emissions tests found in Rapid Response Deliveries vehicle

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/01/19/device-designed-to-cheat-emissions-tests-found-in-rapid-response-deliveries-vehicle

Online car buying could shrink dealer networks by almost 50% in a decade, finds KPMG

Fleets could be faced with having to use significantly smaller dealer networks in the future after UK automotive executives said they expect almost half of all car dealerships will disappear in less than a decade.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/19/online-car-buying-could-shrink-dealer-networks-by-almost-50-in-a-decade-warns-kpmg

Nissan develops home energy solution: Nissan Energy Solar

Nissan has launched a new solar generation and energy storage system for domestic use, called Nissan Energy Solar.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/19/nissan-develops-home-energy-solution-nissan-energy-solar

New commercial motor insurance underwriter Camatics combines camera and telematics technology

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/01/19/new-commercial-motor-insurance-underwriter-camatics-is-launched

UK needs a clear strategy to enhance position as leader in autonomous vehicles, says KPMG

The UK must prioritise developing a clear strategy to maintain and enhance its position as one of the most advanced markets in the world for autonomous vehicles, according to research from KPMG.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/19/uk-needs-a-clear-strategy-to-enhance-position-as-leader-in-autonomous-vehicles-says-kpmg

Skoda takes 3.7% of fleet market in record year

Skoda has achieved a record-breaking year for fleet sales with a 3.7% market share in 2017.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/19/skoda-takes-37-of-fleet-market-in-record-year

Bournville Village Trust takes delivery of 36 Volkswagen Transporter vans

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/01/18/bournville-village-trust-takes-delivery-of-36-volkswagen-transporter-vans

AAM group adds Simon Leitch and Neville James to sales team

AAM Group has appointed Simon Leitch and Neville James to strengthen its strategic sales team.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/01/18/aam-group-adds-simon-leitch-and-neville-james-to-sales-team

Hyundai Motor UK appoints sales director Ashley Andrew for ‘market-beating growth’

Hyundai Motor UK has appointed Ashley Andrew as its new sales director to attain “market-beating growth”.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/01/18/hyundai-motor-uk-appoints-sales-director-ashley-andrew-for-market-beating-growth

Hoban Transport goes digital with r2c Online

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/01/18/hoban-transport-goes-digital-with-r2c-online

More than one-third of fleets do not monitor driver distraction, finds Brake safety survey

Road safety charity Brake is calling on fleet operators to crack down on driver distraction after finding that more than a third of fleets do not monitor the safety risk.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/18/more-than-one-third-of-fleets-do-not-monitor-driver-distraction-says-brake-1

Sytner buys car supermarket The Car People

The Car People has been acquired by the Sytner Group to accelerate the expansion of the dealer group’s used car supermarket division.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/18/sytner-buys-car-supermarket-the-car-people-1

Licensed Carriage Hire adopts 1link Hire Network to supply Mercedes-Benz Chauffeur Programme

Elstree-based Licensed Carriage Hire (LCH) has adopted Epyx’s 1link Hire Network to manage its agreement with the Mercedes-Benz Chauffeur Programme.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/18/licensed-carriage-hire-adopts-1link-hire-network-to-supply-mercedes-benz-chauffeur-programme

Lightfoot gives good drivers the chance to earn £5 a week during 2018

Five lucky drivers across the UK will get the chance to earn £5 every week during 2018 with Lightfoot.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/18/lightfoot-gives-good-drivers-the-chance-to-earn-5-a-week-during-2018

Dene Jones appointed as BCA chief marketing and data officer

BCA has appointed digital marketing specialist Dene Jones as chief marketing and data officer. He will commence his new role in February 2018.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/01/18/dene-jones-appointed-as-bca-chief-marketing-and-data-officer

Aldermore appoints Tim Bearder as head of specialist vehicle valuations

Aldermore announced the appointment of Tim Bearder as head of specialist vehicle valuations, within the business finance division.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/01/17/aldermore-appoints-former-cap-hpi-employee-tim-bearder

Manheim renews remarketing deal with Listers

Manheim has renewed its three-year 40,000-unit remarketing deal with Listers.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/17/manheim-renews-remarketing-deal-with-listers

RHA urges Government to help members affected by Carillion collapse

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/01/17/rha-urges-government-to-help-members-affected-by-carillion-collapse

Fleet Source TRIP Policy and Procedure packs help operators minimise the risk of being affected by terrorism

Fleet Source has launched Terrorism Risk and Incident Prevention Policy and Procedure packs to support fleet operators in embedding a counter-terrorism strategy.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/17/fleet-source-trip-policy-and-procedure-packs-help-operators-minimise-the-risk-of-being-affected-by-terrorism

Sign Language provides new vehicle livery to Thrive Homes fleet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/01/17/sign-language-provides-new-vehicle-livery-to-thrive-homes-fleet

Average used diesel values continue to rise

Prices for used diesel cars rose by £294 in Q4, totalling a £521 year-on-year increase.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2018/01/17/average-used-diesel-values-continue-to-rise

Ban sale of new diesel and petrol vehicles by 2035, says Climate Change Committee

The sale of all new, conventionally powered cars and vans should end by 2035, if Government targets are to be achieved.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/17/ban-sale-of-new-diesel-and-petrol-vehicles-by-2035-says-climate-change-committee

Around 60% of all new cars will be electric by 2030, predicts Chargemaster

Three-fifths of all new cars will be electric by 2030, meeting the target from the Committee on Climate Change, predicts Chargemaster.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/17/around-60-of-all-new-cars-will-be-electric-by-2030-predicts-chargemaster

Infiniti to roll out electric car range in 2021

Infiniti has confirmed that it will introduce a range of new vehicles with electrified powertrains from 2021.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/17/infiniti-to-roll-out-electric-car-range-in-2021

Arnaud Leclerc named new MD for Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK & Ireland

Arnaud Leclerc has been appointed managing director, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) UK & Ireland. He succeeds Ashley Andrew, who has left the company.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/17/arnaud-leclerc-named-new-md-for-fiat-chrysler-automobiles-uk-and-ireland

Transport for the North publishes 30-year transport plan

Transport for the North’s 30-year draft strategic transport plan outlines how transport connections across the North of England need to be transformed by 2050.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2018/01/16/transport-for-the-north-publishes-30-year-transport-plan

Mitchell's of Mansfield announces £700,000 investment in Renault T Range trucks

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/01/16/mitchell-s-of-mansfield-announces-700-000-investment-in-renault-trucks

Isotrak Group acquires breathalyser immobilisation supplier AlcoLock

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/01/16/isotrak-group-acquires-breathalyser-immobilisation-supplier-alcolock

Aston Barclay renews solus agreement with Cargiant for two years

Aston Barclay has renewed its solus agreement with Cargiant, which will see its Chelmsford site handle over 24,000 part exchanges over the next two years.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/16/aston-barclay-renews-solus-agreement-with-cargiant-for-two-years

FleetCheck welcomes Sue O’Connell as GDPR compliance manager

FleetCheck has appointed a new GDPR compliance manager, Sue O’Connell, ahead of the implementation in May.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/01/16/fleetcheck-welcomes-sue-o-connell-as-gdpr-compliance-manager

Lee Wolstenholme to replace retiring Vehicle Consulting MD Simeon Briggs

Vehicle Consulting managing director Simeon Briggs has announced his retirement and succession by co-owner Lee Wolstenholme.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/01/16/Lee-Wolstenholme-to-replace-retiring-Vehicle-Consulting-MD-Simeon-Briggs

Speeding hotspots revealed in UK Carline survey

West Yorkshire has been revealed as the UK region which issued the most speeding tickets during 2017, following research by car leasing specialist UK Carline.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/16/uk-s-speeding-hotspots-revealed-in-carline-survey

Police send record number of drivers on retraining courses

More than 1.4 million drivers, including more than one million caught for speeding, were sent to offender retraining courses in 2017 by the police.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2018/01/16/police-send-record-number-of-drivers-on-retraining-courses

Anger as DfT approves Ashford Borough Council HGV parking fine increase

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/01/16/anger-as-dft-approves-ashford-borough-council-hgv-parking-fine-increase

Epyx 1link Service Network expanded into Ireland

Epyx has announced that it is expanding its 1link Service Network e-commerce platform into Ireland this year.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/16/epyx-1link-service-network-expanded-into-ireland

VRA member meeting to focus on hydrogen car market

Speakers include Clare Jackson of Ecuity Consulting on the Swindon Hydrogen Hub, Paul Marchment of Arval on its hydrogen fleet car trial and John Hunt of Toyota

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/16/vra-member-meeting-to-focus-on-hydrogen-car-market

Nissan’s fleet management team welcomes three new managers

Ian Miller, Marco Capozzoli and Peter Johnson appointed to new-look fleet team at Nissan Motor (GB).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/01/16/nissan-s-fleet-management-team-welcomes-three-new-managers

How do you manage your grey fleet? Let us know in our Fleet News survey

Grey fleet continues to be a continuing focus of attention for fleet managers, with drivers using their own cars for business use having major cost, duty of care and emissions implications for companies.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/15/how-do-you-manage-your-grey-fleet

Black replaces white as the most popular car colour

Black is the most popular colour for new cars, taking top spot in 2017 for the first time in five years, according to the SMMT.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/15/black-replaces-white-as-the-most-popular-car-colour

G3 Group announces new technology to improve auction processes

The G3 Group has announced a number of heavily invested internal technology innovations, in preparation for further growth in 2018.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2018/01/15/g3-group-announces-new-technology-to-improve-auction-processes

S&G Response announce further expansion plans in 2018

S&G Response announced expansion plans following a reported record year of growth in 2017.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2018/01/15/sandg-response-announce-further-expansion-plans-in-2018

One month left to enter FTA’s everywoman in Transport & Logistics

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/01/15/one-month-left-to-enter-fta-s-everywoman-in-transport-and-logistics

Mercedes Sprinter curtainside joins LVT fleet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/01/15/mercedes-sprinter-curtainside-joins-lvt-fleet

CD Auction Group joins ICFM Corporate Investor Programme

CD Auction Group has become the latest company to sign-up to ICFM’s rapidly expanding Corporate Investor Programme and the first from the vehicle remarketing sector.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/15/cd-auction-group-joins-icfm-corporate-investor-programme

Natural gas-fuelled trucks return big fuel savings for two European fleets

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/01/15/natural-gas-fuelled-trucks-return-big-fuel-savings-for-two-european-fleets

Pricing for new Honda Civic diesel will start from £20,120

Pricing for the new Honda Civic diesel will start from £20,120 for the entry-level S model with manual transmission rising to £24,925 for an EX trim car with the six-speed manual gearbox.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/15/pricing-for-new-honda-civic-diesel-will-start-from-20-120

Underinflated tyres risk for ‘four in 10 motorists’

Michelin and Kwik Fit technicians have found that 40% of cars they checked had at least one tyre that was “dangerously” or “very dangerously” underinflated.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/15/underinflated-tyres-risk-for-four-in-10-motorists

Individual mobility cards could transform employee travel, says ACFO

Employees should be provided with individual mobility cards that could be used to access all forms of travel, fed from an app that could plan and charge costs accordingly, says ACFO.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/15/employees-should-be-provided-with-individual-mobility-cards-says-acfo

Michelin Group acquires truck tyre supplier Tructyre Fleet Management

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/01/15/michelin-group-acquires-tructyre-fleet-management

Mitsubishi L200 gains 3.5-tonne towing capacity

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/pick-up-news/2018/01/15/mitsubishi-l200-gains-35-tonne-towing-capacity

Switching to low emission fleets could cut WEF organisations' CO2 emissions by 3 million tonnes, says LeasePlan

The organisations attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting this month could cut CO2 emissions by 3 million tonnes by switching to low-emission fleets.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/15/switching-to-low-emission-fleets-could-cut-wef-organisations-co2-emissions-by-3-million-tonnes

Driver shortage poses significant challenge to sector in 2018, says Paragon Software Systems

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/01/12/driver-shortage-poses-significant-challenge-to-sector-in-2018-says-paragon-software-systems

Ingimex expands Telford site with £1.8m investment

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/01/12/ingimex-expands-telford-site-with-18m-investment

ARI strengthens account management team

ARI has promoted Nimesh Chauhan to manager of account management, and the appointment of a new strategic account manager, Simon Cayless.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/01/12/ari-strengthens-account-management-team

Government agrees deal to establish UK as ‘world leader’ in mobility

A landmark deal between Government and the automotive sector has been announced by the Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/12/government-agrees-deal-to-establish-uk-as-world-leader-in-mobility

Mini reveals updates for 2018 Hatch range

Mini has updated the Hatch line-up for 2018 with a range of new features including LED lights and a seven-speed dual clutch gearbox.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/12/mini-reveals-updates-for-2018-hatch-range

Funding for thousands of electric car charge points unused by councils

Ministers write to local councils urging them to take up electric car charge-point funding.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2018/01/12/funding-for-thousands-of-electric-car-charge-points-unused-by-councils

Suzuki is biggest winner in shrinking true fleet market, says Dataforce

Suzuki was the biggest winner in a shrinking UK true fleet market with its December registrations growing 151.7% in the sector, says Dataforce.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/12/suzuki-is-biggest-winner-in-shrinking-true-fleet-market-says-dataforce

Vehicle break-ins increase year-on-year, says RAC Insurance

Nearly a quarter of a million vehicles were broken into in 2016, according to data seen by RAC Insurance.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2018/01/12/vehicle-break-ins-increase-year-on-year

45% of all new UK charge points installed in 2017 are on the Polar network

Polar has revealed that 45% of all UK charge points installed in 2017 are on the Polar network.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2018/01/11/45--of-all-new-UK-charge-points-installed-in-2017-are-on-the-Polar-network

Fleets urged to futureproof fridge vans ahead of ultra low emission zone introduction

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/01/12/fleets-urged-to-futureproof-refrigerated-vans-ahead-of-ultra-low-emission-zone-introduction

Safest cars tested by Euro NCAP revealed

Euro NCAP has outlined the safest cars it tested in 2017, from almost 70 models assessed in a record year for new model launches.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/12/euro-ncap-reveals-2017s-safest-cars

EU 2021 CO2 targets ‘unachievable’ without diesel powered vehicles

Cap HPI is warning that a clampdown on diesel vehicles could result in the UK missing European environmental targets.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/12/eu-2021-co2-targets-unachievable-without-diesel-powered-vehicles

Nissan and NASA extend research into autonomous mobility services

Nissan North America is to collaborate with NASA Ames research centre in California’s Silicon Valley on research and technology development for future autonomous mobility services.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/12/nissan-and-nasa-extend-research-into-autonomous-mobility-services

One in 12 lorries fitted with emissions fraud device

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/01/11/one-in-12-lorries-fitted-with-emissions-fraud-device

Polar’s UK charge points increase by 43% after £1.2 million private investment

Polar has added 43% more charge points in the UK following a private investment of £1.2million.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2018/01/11/polar-s-uk-charge-points-increase-by-43-after-12-million-private-investment

Stephen Norman appointed managing director Vauxhall Motors and Opel Ireland

Stephen Norman has been appointed managing director of Vauxhall Motors and Opel Ireland, succeeding Rory Harvey who has elected to leave the business.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/01/11/stephen-norman-appointed-managing-director-vauxhall-motors-and-opel-ireland

Young drivers lack awareness of vulnerable road users, according to new research

Research into crashes involving young drivers has concluded that they need to learn more quickly about how to avoid crashes with vulnerable users.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2018/01/11/young-drivers-lack-awareness-of-vulnerable-road-users-according-to-new-research

RiverRidge takes delivery of five new Mercedes-Benz trucks following RentaMerc investment

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/01/11/riverridge-takes-delivery-of-five-new-mercedes-benz-trucks-following-multimillion-investment

Aston Barclay prepares for sales growth with senior management reshuffle

Aston Barclay has strengthened its senior management team in preparation for further sales growth and launches in 2018.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/01/11/aston-barclay-prepares-for-sales-growth-with-senior-management-reshuffle

ICFM outlines roadmap to plug-in vehicle uptake

Peter Eldridge, director of the ICFM, highlighted Government policy changes that would help fleets increase their uptake of low-emission vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/11/icfm-outlines-roadmap-to-plug-in-vehicle-uptake

Charity equips fleet with Lightfoot to track vehicles and boost driver behaviour

The North East Autism Society has chosen Lightfoot to track its vehicle fleet and boost driver behaviour.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/11/charity-equips-fleet-with-lightfoot-to-track-vehicles-and-boost-driver-behaviour

Ex-fleet used car values remain near record high at BCA in December

Average values for ex-fleet and lease cars sold at BCA in December remained near record levels.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/11/ex-fleet-used-car-values-remain-near-record-high-at-bca-in-december

Used demand set to remain high in 2018, says Cap HPI

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/01/11/used-demand-set-to-remain-high-in-2018-says-cap-hpi

Leasing, used car and fleet sector innovator Bryan Phillimore dies

Phillimore who with chairman Tony Aplin, built APA and The Network Group into two of the largest management consultancies seen in the UK retail motor industry.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/01/11/leasing-used-car-and-fleet-sector-innovator-bryan-phillimore-dies

RAC warns of pump price misery as oil hits $70 a barrel

The price of a barrel of oil has gone above $70 for the first time in more than three years, potentially spelling misery for motorists throughout 2018.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/11/rac-warns-of-pump-price-misery-as-oil-hits-70-a-barrel

Energy data collection company IMServ takes on 51 Kia Picanto models

Data collection company IMServ has taken on a fleet of 51 Kia Picanto 3 models for its site agents.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/10/imserv-takes-on-fleet-of-51-kia-picanto-models

Ford unveils revised Tourneo people movers at Brussels motor show

Ford’s has unveiled its revised line-up of Tourneo people movers at the Brussels Motor Show.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/10/ford-unveils-revised-tourneo-people-movers-at-brussels-motor-show

Chinese carmaker Byton reveals smart electric SUV concept at CES

Byton has revealed an electric SUV concept car at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/09/chinese-carmaker-byton-reveals-smart-electric-suv-concept-at-ces

Volkswagen Group announces partnership to bring self-driving electric vehicles to cities

The Volkswagen Group has announced a strategic partnership with technology company Aurora to bring self-driving electric vehicles to cities as mobility-as-a-service (MaaS) fleets.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/09/volkswagen-group-announces-partnership-to-bring-self-driving-electric-vehicles-to-cities

Hyundai reveals new fuel cell vehicle Nexo

The Nexo model will spearhead Hyundai Motor’s plans to accelerate development of low emission vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/09/hyundai-reveals-new-fuel-cell-vehicle-nexo

Volkswagen UK appoints Patrick McGillycuddy as head of sales operations

Former Skoda head of fleet and Volkswagen Group head of group fleet services Patrick McGillycuddy has been appointed head of sales operations by Volkswagen UK.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/01/09/volkswagen-uk-appoints-patrick-mcgillycuddy-as-head-of-sales-operations

Rygor strengthens van business development team with promotion

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/01/09/rygor-strengthens-van-business-development-team-with-promotion

VWFS selects Sofico’s Miles platform in Mexico

VWFS Mexico is currently in the midst of an intensive full service leasing implementation process with Miles.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/09/vwfs-selects-sofico-s-miles-platform-in-mexico

Cazana appoints Steve Worrell as sales director

Vehicle valuation, forecasting and data insights business Cazana has appointed Steve Worrell as sales director.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/01/09/cazana-appoints-steve-worrell-as-sales-director

Sign Language reveals new livery for Aggreko vehicles

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/01/09/sign-language-reveals-new-livery-for-aggreko-vehicles

Fuel mix to become more important remarketing issue in 2018, says VRA

The balance of stocking diesel, petrol, hybrid and alternative fuel used cars will become a more important issue for dealers during 2018.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/09/fuel-mix-to-become-more-important-remarketing-issue-in-2018-says-vra

Vauxhall announces further job cuts at Ellesmere Port

A further 250 jobs will be cut by Vauxhall on top of the 400 jobs it announced in October to "accelerate the recovery of plant productivity".

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/09/vauxhall-announces-further-cuts-at-ellesmere-port

Six in 10 larger businesses considering move away from diesel

The demonisation of diesel has led to large businesses debating a move away from the fuel type, according to new research from RAC Business.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/09/six-in-10-larger-businesses-considering-moving-away-from-diesel

Kwik Fit to supply British Gas with tyre services following exclusive contract

Kwik Fit has announced its three-year contract to exclusively supply a range of tyre-related services to British Gas.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2018/01/08/kwik-fit-to-supply-british-gas-with-tyre-services-following-exclusive-contract

Thieves will single trucks out as easy pickings, says RHA on new theft policy

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/01/08/thieves-will-single-trucks-out-as-easy-pickings-says-rha-on-new-theft-policy

Auto Windscreens’ new agricultural arm prompts ‘company first’ LAMMA exhibition

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/01/08/auto-windscreens-to-exhibit-at-lamma-2018-in-company-first

Volkswagen Passat SE Business gains almost £2,000 of extra equipment

Volkswagen has increased the standard equipment offering across the Passat range for 2018, with the fleet- specific SE Business gaining the most kit.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/08/volkswagen-passat-se-business-gains-almost-2-000-of-extra-equipment

Hydrogen van joins CitySprint fleet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/01/08/hydrogen-van-joins-city-sprint-fleet

IT firm welcomes electric cars to its fleet

Hampshire-based Taylor Made has added six BMW i3s to its fleet, in a bid to increase it green credentials.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/08/it-firm-welcomes-electric-cars-to-its-fleet

Commercial fleet operators welcome the beginning of the end for Severn tolls

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/01/08/commercial-fleet-operators-welcome-the-beginning-of-the-end-for-severn-tolls

Glaister reappointed as chair of rail and road regulator ORR

Professor Stephen Glaister has been reappointed as the chair of the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) for a further year.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/01/08/glaister-reappointed-as-chair-of-rail-and-road-regulator-orr

Mitsubishi Shogun Sport priced from £36,905

Mitsubishi’s all-new Shogun Sport will be priced from £36,905 when it goes on sale in the UK in spring.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/08/mitsubishi-shogun-sport-priced-from-36-905

Pure electric vehicle registrations up 27% year-on-year

Pure electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles reached record levels in 2017, according to figures released today by Go Ultra Low.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/08/pure-electric-vehicle-registrations-up-27-year-on-year

New LCV market falls for the first time in five years

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/01/08/new-lcv-market-falls-for-the-first-time-in-five-years

Hyundai to launch level four autonomous vehicles by 2021

Hyundai plans to bring a level four autonomous car to market by 2021, following the announcement of a new partnership with technology specialist Aurora.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/05/hyundai-to-launch-level-four-autonomous-vehicles-by-2021

Beehive inspires super-light and strong parcel shelf in Ford Ecosport SUV

The beehive has inspired Ford engineers to develop the 'honeycomb shelf' – a lightweight, secret boot shelf that can support 100 times its own weight.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/05/beehive-inspires-super-light-and-strong-parcel-shelf-in-ford-ecosport-suv

Eden Farm Hulleys ‘reduces carbon footprint’ with new double-deck trailers

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/01/05/eden-farm-hulleys-reduces-carbon-footprint-with-new-double-deck-trailers

TMC launches mobility platform in response to client demand

TMC has launched a new service that enables companies to manage all business-related travel costs via a single dashboard.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2018/01/05/tmc-launches-mobility-platform-in-response-to-client-demand

Meridian fleet increase prompts remarketing manager appointment

Meridian has appointed Russell Brooke as its “first ever” remarketing manager, in response to increasing its fleet to 400 units.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/01/05/meridian-fleet-increase-prompts-appointment-of-remarketing-manager

Diesel new car registrations down and fleet registrations fall in 2017

Fleet and business new car registrations fell by 4.7% in 2017, according to figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/05/diesel-new-car-registrations-down-and-fleet-registrations-fall-in-2017

Kia will present electric vision with new concept at CES 2018

Kia will unveil a new all-electric concept car and present the brand’s vision for future mobility at the 2018 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/05/kia-will-present-electric-vision-with-new-concept-at-ces-2018

SsangYong Motor UK appoints Nick Laird as managing director

SsangYong Motor UK has appointed Nick Laird as managing director, with immediate effect.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/05/ssangyong-motor-uk-appoints-nick-laird-as-managing-director

Facelifted Honda Jazz priced from £14,115

Honda has announced prices for the new-look Jazz will start at £14,115.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/05/facelifted-honda-jazz-priced-from-14-115

Ford Focus was most serviced model in UK in 2017

The Ford Focus (2004-08) was the most serviced model in the UK in 2017, according to automotive technical information provider Autodata.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/05/ford-focus-is-most-serviced-model-in-uk-in-2017

Toyota research vehicle demonstrates how autonomous tech will be integrated into conventional car design

A new autonomous Lexus LS 600h research vehicle at the Consumer Electronics Show, in Las Vegas next week.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/05/toyota-research-vehicle-demonstrates-how-autonomous-tech-will-be-integrated-into-conventional-car-design

Manufacturer websites fail to meet needs of company car drivers, research finds

Major car fleet manufacturers are failing company car drivers and missing significant sales opportunities through poorly designed websites, according to a new study.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/05/manufacturer-websites-fail-to-meet-needs-of-company-car-drivers-research-finds

FTA expands logistics offerings with TrainingTeam acquisition

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/01/04/fta-expands-with-trainingteam-acquisition

AutoRaise bolsters team with ‘respected’ industry figure Mark Bull

AutoRaise has announced the appointment of the former Auto Body Professionals director, who joins as head of engagement – business.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/01/04/autoraise-bolsters-team-with-respected-industry-figure-mark-bull

Almost half of UK drivers pay more than £360 a year to park while at work

Almost half (48%) of UK drivers pay more than £360 a year to park while at work, a survey by leasing company Leasing Options has found.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/03/almost-half-of-uk-drivers-pay-more-than-360-a-month-to-park-while-at-work

More than half of motorists speed as they are running late for work

More than half (58.3%) of drivers speed as they running late for work, research by Click4reg.co.uk has found.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/04/more-than-half-of-motorists-speed-as-they-are-running-late-for-work

BMW drivers to be first to receive real-time connected vehicle safety services from Here

Here Technologies has launched a cloud-based system which aggregates real-time data generated by cars of different brands to provide live road safety information.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/04/bmw-drivers-to-be-first-to-receive-real-time-connected-vehicle-safety-services-from-here

Sleek Infiniti concept showcases future design direction

Infiniti has released a teaser image of its new Q Inspiration Concept, ahead of its debut at the 2018 North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/04/infiniti-concept-showcases-brand-s-future-design-direction

Nissan unveils mind-reading technology for future models

Nissan has been secretly working on a mind-reading driver assistance system called Brain-to-Vehicle (B2V) technology.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/04/nissan-unveils-mind-reading-technology-for-future-models

Veolia takes on three CNG-powered Iveco Daily Natural Power vans

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/01/04/veolia-takes-on-three-cng-powered-iveco-daily-natural-power-vans

Future BMW and Mini models to use i3 traction control technology

Future BMW and Mini models will use the traction control technology currently used in its i3 which offers 50 times faster responses for greater traction and driving stability.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/04/future-bmw-and-mini-models-to-use-i3-traction-control-technology

6,000 drivers caught at least twice for using a handheld phone

DVLA figures show more than 6,000 motorists have at least two endorsements on their licence for driving while distracted, including using a handheld phone.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2018/01/03/6-000-drivers-caught-at-least-twice-for-using-a-handheld-phone

Epyx gives garages a business boost with ‘enhanced’ key data reports

Epyx has announced the release of a new reporting platform designed to give garages an enhanced insight into their business.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/03/epyx-gives-garages-a-business-boost-with-enhanced-key-data-reports

Autonomous cars could increase employee productivity, claims webuyanycar.com

A new survey has revealed that Brits would work during a commute in a fully autonomous car, which could raise productivity.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2018/01/03/autonomous-cars-could-increase-employee-productivity-claims-webuyanycarcom

FTA's Van Excellence awarded to social housing group in ‘regional first’

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/01/03/fta-s-van-excellence-awarded-to-social-housing-group-in-regional-first

Cemex announces new pedestrian safety campaign

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/01/03/cemex-announces-new-pedestrian-safety-campaign

Renault introduces luxurious Koleos Initiale Paris

Renault has added a new top-of-the-range Initiale Paris version to its new Koleos SUV range.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/03/renault-introduces-luxurious-koleos-initiale-paris

Crash repair market can drive UK productivity improvements, says ACIS

The crash repair market can help drive an improvement in UK productivity in the mid to long-term, according to the CEO of ACIS.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/03/crash-repair-market-can-drive-uk-productivity-improvements-says-acis

FTA team takes to the road with Waitrose to increase understanding of industry issues

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/01/03/fta-team-takes-to-the-road-with-waitrose-to-increase-understanding-of-issues

One third of drivers admit to lane hogging

Four in five drivers (82%) say they have been tailgated while a third (32%) admit to hogging the middle lane, research from Confused.com shows.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/03/one-third-of-drivers-admit-to-lane-hogging-the-middle-lane

Updated Kia Sorento range priced from £28,995

Kia has enhanced its flagship SUV with a new third-generation model, adding sportier GT-Line trim and a new eight-speed automatic gearbox.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/03/updated-kia-sorento-range-priced-from-28-995

Fleets sign up to Air Car real-time NOx emissions trial

Bristol Waste Company and the University of Oxford have signed up to Tantalum’s trial with Imperial College London to road test its Air Car technology.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/03/fleets-sign-up-to-air-car-real-time-nox-emissions-trial

BVRLA highlights Brexit as key challenge in 2018

Brexit will be at the top of the BVRLA’s agenda this year, as the association outlines its four key areas of focus for 2018.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/02/bvrla-highlights-brexit-as-key-challenge-in-2018

Used car values fell by 1.1% last month, says Cap HPI

Used car values dropped by 1.1% in December but will strengthen after the Christmas period, according to analysis by Cap HPI.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2018/01/02/Used-car-values-fell-by-1-1--in-December-but-will-strengthen-after-Christmas--says-Cap-HPI

Taxi and bus drivers have lowest rates of drink driving convictions, research reveals

Taxi and bus drivers have some of the smallest numbers of drink driving convictions compared to construction workers, research from MoneySuperMarket reveals.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2018/01/02/taxi-and-bus-drivers-have-lowest-rates-of-drink-driving-convictions-research-reveals

ACFO to help members address challenges of changing business mobility trends

ACFO will continue to reinvent itself in 2018 as the role of the fleet decision-maker evolves into that of the professional travel mobility manager.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/02/acfo-to-help-members-address-challenges-of-changing-business-mobility-trends

Mercedes-Benz adds 12-speed PowerShift 3 gearbox to Econic truck.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/01/02/mercedes-benz-adds-12-speed-powershift-3-gearbox-to-econic-truck

Land Rover's true fleet market share hits record high, says Dataforce

Land Rover's share of the true fleet market hit a record high of 2.5% in November, analysis by Dataforce has shown.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/02/land-rover-s-true-fleet-market-share-hits-record-high-says-dataforce

Renault Trucks co-develops zero-emission refrigerated truck

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/01/02/renault-trucks-co-develops-zero-emission-refrigerated-truck

Transport for London's Michael Barratt awarded MBE

Michael Barratt has been recognised as a Member of the British Empire (MBE) in the New Year’s Honours for services to transport in London.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/02/transport-for-london-s-michael-barratt-awarded-mbe

Michael Stewart appointed new fleet director at Hyundai

Stewart will lead the Hyundai UK fleet department and is tasked with further growing the brand’s influence in the business and company car market.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/01/02/michael-stewart-appointed-new-fleet-director-at-hyundai

New Nissan Leaf priced from £21,990

Nissan has announced full pricing for the next generation of its all-electric Nissan Leaf.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/01/02/new-nissan-leaf-priced-from-21-990

Charging for road works reduces congestion, says Government

A scheme which has halved disruption to drivers caused by roadworks in Kent and London will continue, Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has announced.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2018/01/02/charging-for-road-works-reduces-congestion-says-government

Consultation on Major Road Network investment launched

Key ‘A’ roads across the country could each benefit from up to £100 million in funding.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2018/01/02/consultation-on-major-road-network-investment-launched

Director’s ‘arrogance’ led to serious and dangerous vehicle safety issues

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/01/02/director-s-arrogance-led-to-serious-and-dangerous-vehicle-safety-issues