Time is of the essence for Fleet News Awards entries

As the last couple of weeks of the Fleet News Awards entry period approaches, editor warns that time is of the essence in wake of the deadline

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/editor-s-view-the-big-picture/2018/10/30/time-is-of-the-essence-for-fleet-news-awards-entries

More Vauxhall Zafiras recalled over fire fears

Vauxhall is to recall more of its Zafira cars due to a fire risk.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/31/more-vauxhall-zafiras-recalled-over-fire-fears

Revamped van VED system to incentivise zero and low emission vehicle uptake

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/10/31/revamped-van-ved-system-to-incentivise-zero-and-low-emission-vehicle-uptake

EDF to offer V2G EV charging to fleets

EDF Energy has collaborated with Nuvve to provide Vehicle to Grid (V2G) smart charging to fleet operators.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2018/10/31/edf-to-offer-v2g-ev-charging-to-fleets

Clipper Logistics ‘move away from diesel’ with new LNG-powered fleet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/10/31/clipper-logistics-move-away-from-diesel-with-new-lng-powered-fleet

Downtime could be reduced with confidence-building van training, says LeaseVan

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/10/31/downtime-could-be-reduced-with-confidence-building-van-training-says-leasevan

Future Kia and Hyundai models to feature solar charging

Kia and Hyundai are planning to introduce ‘solar roof’ charging technology on selected models.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/31/future-kia-and-hyundai-models-to-feature-solar-charging

Woodway Engineering expands product offering with Trakm8 cameras

Woodway Engineering is expanding its offering to the bluelight sector to include Trakm8 4G telematics cameras.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/31/woodway-engineering-expands-product-offering-with-trakm8-cameras

Vertu Motors appoints Damien Rigby as new head of fleet for Mercedes-Benz

Vertu Motors appointed Damien Rigby to oversee its Mercedes-Benz fleet division as head of fleet.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/10/31/vertu-motors-appoints-damien-rigby-as-new-head-of-fleet-for-mercedes-benz

Eminox announces first CVRAS accreditation for Volvo B9R

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/10/31/eminox-announces-first-cvras-accreditation-for-volvo-b9r

Honda and Arval funding partnership hits 5,000-car milestone

An ongoing partnership between Honda Finance Europe and vehicle leasing specialist Arval has put more than 5,000 cars on the road in two-and-a-half years.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/31/honda-and-arval-partnership-hits-5-000-car-milestone

Ebbon-Dacs acquires Licence Check

Oxford-based online solutions provider, Ebbon-Dacs, has purchased Licence Check for an undisclosed sum.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/31/ebbon-dacs-acquires-licence-check

Europcar adds Vauxhall Vivaro Sportive to fleet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/10/31/europcar-adds-vauxhall-vivaro-sportive-to-fleet

Budget 2018: BVRLA welcomes decision to delay CO2-based VED for vans

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/10/30/budget-2018-bvrla-welcomes-decision-to-delay-co2-based-ved-for-vans

Budget 2018 was a "waste of a golden opportunity", says ACFO

The Budget was a “waste of golden opportunity” to provide clarity and stability to fleet decision-makers on future company car benefit-in-kind tax rates, says ACFO.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/30/budget-2018-was-a-waste-of-a-golden-opportunity-says-acfo

Mercedes-Benz GLE: pricing, specification and CO2 emissions

The new Mercedes-Benz GLE is available to order now, with prices starting from £55,685.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/30/mercedes-benz-gle-pricing-specification-and-co2-emissions

Mercedes-Benz Vans Exeter gains VanPro accreditation 10 months after opening

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/10/30/exeter-secures-mercedes-benz-vans-accreditation-10-months-after-opening

Brake to run free webinar on vehicle maintenance

Brake will run the free webinar, ‘Maintenance and mechanics – how safe are your vehicles?’, featuring talks from fleet professionals on November 8.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/30/brake-to-run-free-webinar-on-vehicle-maintenance

Angry motorists commonly shout ‘go on then, move’ during road rage outburst

The most common phrase for British motorists to shout in an outburst of road rage is ‘go on then, move’, according to survey.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/30/angry-motorists-commonly-shout-go-on-then-move-during-road-rage-outburst

Radius acquires Adam Phones to support new telecoms division

Radius Payment Solutions has acquired Adam Phones, an independent mobile and fixed line communications service provider.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2018/10/30/radius-acquires-adam-phones-to-support-new-telecoms-division

Fleet managers must take a “proactive approach” to WLTP, says FleetVision

Fleet managers need to take a pro-active approach to vehicle selection following the introduction of the new Worldwide harmonized Light vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) or face escalating fleet costs, warns FleetVision.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/30/fleet-managers-must-take-a-proactive-approach-to-wltp-says-fleetvision

Vauxhall announces new fleet roles for Richard Roberts and Carl Stanton

Richard Roberts has taken on the additional responsibilities of leasing, total cost of ownership/residual values and company vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/10/30/vauxhall-announces-new-fleet-roles-for-richard-roberts-and-carl-stanton

Autumn Budget 2018: No clarification on company car tax until spring 2019

The fleet industry will have to wait until the spring to see how the Government intends to mitigate the impact of WLTP on company car tax and VED.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/29/budget-2018-no-clarification-on-company-car-tax-until-spring-2019

First look: VW T-Cross targets supermini drivers

The compact T-Cross completes the brand’s SUV line-up (for now, at least), with a compact vehicle following in the footsteps of its stablemates, the Audi Q2 and the Seat Arona.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/29/first-look-vw-t-cross

LCV values rise to record levels at BCA in September

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/10/29/lcv-values-rise-to-record-levels-at-bca-in-september

EV charge point investment critical as demand outstrips supply

PwC Strategy&’s Powering Ahead report, written in conjunction with Energy UK, suggests the UK electric vehicle market is now at a tipping point.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2018/10/29/ev-charge-point-investment-critical-as-demand-outstrips-supply

Arval backs Van Excellence CALM driver mental health initiative

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/10/29/arval-backs-van-excellence-calm-driver-mental-health-initiative

Autonomous trucks will be viable option in next decade, finds IRU survey

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/10/29/autonomous-trucks-will-be-viable-option-in-next-decade-finds-iru-survey

Sofico acknowledges industry ‘crossroads’ at 30th birthday celebrations

Sofico’s chief technology officer Piet Maes addressed the “industry shift” from ownership to user-ship at the company’s 30th birthday celebrations last week.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/29/sofico-acknowledges-industry-crossroads-at-30th-birthday-celebrations

FMG appoints new head of client relationships

To support the continued focus on client service delivery, FMG is pleased to confirm the broadening of Amanda Cunningham’s role to head of client relationships.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/10/29/fmg-appoints-new-head-of-client-relationships

Enterprise launches free online booking and cost comparison platform

Enterprise has introduced its new online booking platform – Enterprise Travel Direct (ETD) – following a 12-month pilot programme.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/29/enterprise-launches-free-online-booking-and-cost-comparison-platform

Fleetworx publishes guide to business mobility

Traditionally, company car fleets have been the answer to business mobility, but the company car is rapidly becoming only one part of a broader mobility mix, says Fleetworx.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/29/fleetworx-publishes-guide-to-business-mobility

Electric fleet plan helps City of London Corporation win prestigious award

The City of London Corporation has won a prestigious prize in recognition of its work on green and safe transport initiatives.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/29/electric-fleet-plan-help-city-of-london-corporation-win-prestigious-award

Autumn Budget 2018: VED to be ring-fenced for roads funding

The Chancellor of the Exchequer is expected to announce an additional £420 million to tackle the growing pothole problem in this afternoon’s Budget.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/29/autumn-budget-2018-pothole-cash-and-ved-to-be-ring-fenced-for-roads-funding

Hydrogen-powered Hyundai Nexo scores five-star Euro NCAP safety rating

Hyundai has achieved a five-star safety rating for the new hydrogen-powered Nexo, in the latest round of Euro NCAP tests.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/29/hydrogen-powered-hyundai-nexo-scores-five-star-euro-ncap-safety-rating

Nexus celebrates its two million vehicle bookings milestone

Nexus Vehicle Rental has this week celebrated its two millionth vehicle rental booking, six years after its 1m milestone in 2013

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2018/10/26/nexus-celebrates-its-two-million-vehicle-bookings-milestone

Used diesel cars ‘remain in demand’, says Cap HPI

Used petrol cars reduced by an average of 1% in October, whereas diesels dropped by 0.3%, with consumers seeing the benefits of the economy and torque in diesel cars.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/29/used-diesel-cars-remain-in-demand-says-cap-hpi

Derby CC’s rejection of CAZ for traffic management plan welcomed by BVRLA

The BVRLA has welcomed Derby City Council’s plans to apply new air quality traffic management measures instead of opting for a charging Clean Air Zone (CAZ).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/26/derby-cc-s-rejection-of-caz-for-traffic-management-plan-welcomed-by-bvrla

Eden Project strengthens Renault partnership with new EV fleet

The Eden Project has continued to drive education on EV benefits with a new fleet of 100% EV Renault Zoe and Kangoo Z.E models.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/26/eden-project-strengthens-renault-partnership-with-new-ev-fleet

Volkswagen officially unveils T-Cross small SUV

Volkswagen has officially unveiled its T-Cross small SUV – its third new SUV since 2016.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/26/volkswagen-has-officially-unveiled-its-t-cross-small-suv

Volvo Car UK announces price and specification of new V60 Cross Country

Orders are now being taken for Volvo’s new V60 Cross Country, which has an on-the-road price of £38,720.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/26/volvo-car-uk-announces-price-and-specification-of-new-v60-cross-country

Toyota and Lexus appoint Stuart Ferman as new fleet operations general manager

Toyota and Lexus has appointed Stuart Ferma as general manager, fleet operations, succeeding Neil Broad.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/26/toyota-and-lexus-appoint-stuart-ferman-as-new-fleet-operations-general-manager

Budget announcement spells bad news for EV advocates

The Government's announcement ahead of the October 29 Budget spells bad news for EV uptake

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/editor-s-view-the-big-picture/2018/10/25/budget-announcement-spells-bad-news-for-ev-advocates

Fiat Professional Ambulance aims to save the NHS cash

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/10/26/fiat-professional-ambulance-aims-to-save-the-nhs-cash

All Fleet Services rebrands, moves office and launches new website

All Fleet Services is moving its head office, unveiling a rebrand and launching a new website all in the space of a week.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/26/all-fleet-services-rebrand-office-move-and-website-launched

Accident risk increases by over a third after the clocks go back

There is a 34% increase in accident rates among motorists driving between 5-8pm in the weeks directly following the October clock change, new analysis suggests.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/26/accident-risk-increases-by-over-a-third-after-the-clocks-go-back

Fleet Evolution dispels myths surrounding electric vehicles

Four common electric vehicle myths have been ‘dispelled’ by Fleet Evolution to encourage more drivers to switch to EV.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/24/fleet-evolution-dispels-4-common-myths-surrounding-electric-vehicles

Car buyers concerned about affordability over environmental impact, study finds

Despite the political impact placed on EV uptake, most drivers care more about costs, according to Close Motor Brothers.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/24/car-buyers-concerned-about-affordability-over-environmental-impact-study-finds

BCA targets Scottish market with Glasgow remarketing facility

BCA has announced plans to expand its Scottish operations with enhanced sales programmes and Glasgow remarketing facility construction plans.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/24/bca-targets-scottish-market-with-glasgow-remarketing-facility

Shocking dashcam footage of angry cyclist damaging vehicle saves company £1,500

An angry cyclist has been caught on camera causing £1,500 worth of damage to a vehicle in busy London rush hour traffic, saving the company a hefty repair bill.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/24/shocking-dashcam-footage-of-angry-cyclist-damaging-vehicle-saves-company-1-500

WLTP blamed for downturn in European new car registrations

The the European new car market recorded the highest monthly decline of the past decade in September, as 1.12 million vehicles were registered – 343,000 less than in September 2017.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/25/wltp-blamed-for-massive-downturn-in-european-new-car-registrations

Chancellor should offer transitional relief in anticipation of Clean Air Zones

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/10/25/chancellor-should-offer-transitional-relief-in-anticipation-of-clean-air-zones

Female drivers more likely to break mobile phone laws than men, finds survey

Women are more likely than men to illegally use their mobile phone while driving, according to research by Select Car Leasing.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/24/female-drivers-more-likely-to-break-mobile-phone-laws-than-men-finds-survey

Mazda6 car awarded maximum five stars in Euro NCAP safety test

Euro NCAP has awarded the 2018 Mazda6 a five star rating – the first vehicle by the manufacturer to receive the maximum score in the new, more stringent safety test.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/24/mazda6-car-awarded-maximum-five-stars-in-euro-ncap-safety-test

Skoda releases new details of Scala small family car

Skoda’s new Scala small family car will be available with five petrol and diesel engine variants when it goes on sale in the first half of next year.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/24/skoda-releases-new-details-of-scala-small-family-car

More than 300 sign petition backing Fleet Budget Manifesto

With the Budget imminent, six action points would create certainty, boost ULEV uptake and allow fleets and drivers to plan with confidence

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/24/more-than-300-sign-petition-backing-fleet-budget-manifesto

Fleet News 2019: Your magazine evolves to help you meet unprecedented challenges

Next year, Fleet News will undergo arguably the biggest change in its 40 -year history

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2018/10/24/fleet-news-2019-your-magazine-evolves-to-meet-unprecedented-challenges

Moriarty Haulage adds 15 new Mercedes-Benz Econics to fleet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/10/24/moriarty-haulage-adds-15-new-mercedes-benz-econics-to-fleet

Autoglass opens 14 new ADAS calibration centres in 2018

Autoglass has opened a further 14 new UK-based Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibration centres, and has confirmed 11 more this year.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/24/autoglass-opens-14-new-adas-calibration-centres-in-2018

Aston Barclay appoints former Inchcape director to senior management team

Aston Barclay has appointed former Inchcape UK used car director Cliff Deller as its group remarketing director.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/10/24/aston-barclay-welcomes-former-inchcape-director-to-senior-management-team

Teletrac Navman wins Kier Group telematics contract

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/10/24/teletrac-navman-wins-kier-group-telematics-contract

Industry and MPs unite in call for Budget to incentivise uptake of EVs

A cross-party group of 42 Parliamentarians have countersigned a letter calling on the Chancellor to use Monday’s Budget to stimulate the uptake of electric vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/24/industry-and-mps-unite-in-call-for-budget-to-incentivise-uptake-of-evs

Aftermarket technology cuts truck nitrogen oxide emissions by 99%

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/10/24/aftermarket-technology-cuts-truck-nitrogen-oxide-emissions-by-99

Mercedes-Benz and Via launch ViaVan shared ride service in Milton Keynes

ViaVan, a joint venture between on-demand shared transit specialists Via and Mercedes-Benz Vans, is launching its shared ride service in Milton Keynes.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/24/mercedes-benz-and-via-launch-viavan-shared-ride-service-in-milton-keynes

Arval says AFR rates offer company car choice list consistency

Arval is giving customers the option to use official Advisory Fuel Rates (AFRs) instead of pump prices in order to make company car choice lists more consistent.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/24/arval-says-afr-rates-offer-company-car-choice-list-consistency

DPD sued over missed work charges

The widow of a former DPD driver is suing the parcel delivery company after he failed to attend hospital appointments to avoid being charged £150 for missing work.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/24/dpd-sued-over-missed-work-charges

LDV’s EV80 achieves 600 zero-emissions miles for Green GB Week

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/10/23/ldv-s-ev80-achieves-600-zero-emissions-miles-for-green-gb-week

Epyx joins ICFM’s corporate investor programme

Epyx has become the latest company to sign-up to ICFM’s rapidly expanding Corporate Investor Programme.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/23/epyx-joins-icfm-s-corporate-investor-programme

UK insurers 'fail to see benefits' of telematics, survey shows

Insurers in the UK are unable to fully appreciate the benefits of telematics compared to decision-makers in the EU, according to a new survey.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/23/uk-insurers-fail-to-see-benefits-of-telematics-survey-shows

Henderson Group switches to Continental Tyres’ fleet management

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/10/23/henderson-group-switches-to-continental-tyres-fleet-management

Banning diesel too soon will slow ability to develop replacements

Banning diesel could help cities achieve air quality compliance in the shortest time, but punishing the fuel too quickly could halt the development of alternatives.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/23/banning-diesel-too-soon-will-slow-ability-to-develop-replacements

Increase investment allowances to help van fleets adapt to ULEZ, says FleetCheck

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/10/23/increase-investment-allowances-to-help-van-fleets-adapt-to-ulez-says-fleetcheck

Plug-in car grant cut early after ‘exceptional demand’

Grant-eligible vehicles were sold at a rate more than six times higher than normal, causing officials to put the new scheme in place on Sunday (October 21)

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/23/plug-in-car-grant-cut-early-after-exceptional-demand

WLTP ‘artificially inflating’ used car prices, says Shoreham Vehicle Auctions

Used vehicle prices are being artificially inflated post-WLTP as competition hots up for ex-fleet and nearly-new stock, says Shoreham Vehicle Auctions (SVA).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/23/wltp-artificially-inflating-used-car-prices-says-shoreham-vehicle-auctions

Fleet Live 2018: helping manage the unprecedented changes in fleet (video)

To the record breaking number of fleet decision-makers and industry stakeholders who came to Fleet Live 2018, our annual expo achieved its goals.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2018/10/23/fleet-live

Cap HPI invests more than £1m to create new real-time data tools

Automotive data and technology business Cap HPI is set to launch new real-time data tools and insight after investing more than £1 million to create a new data science team.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/23/cap-hpi-invests-more-than-1m-to-create-new-real-time-data-tools

Prices revealed for new Vauxhall Combo van

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/10/23/prices-revealed-for-new-vauxhall-combo-van

Plug-in grant changes 'could accelerate EV development' - Cazana

The latest news on the changes to the Plug In Car Grant scheme (PICG) have caused consternation, but this could be seen as a good sign

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/22/plug-in-grant-changes-could-accelerate-ev-development-cazana

Warrens Group to power Iveco truck with CNG from own waste collections

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/10/22/warrens-group-to-power-iveco-truck-with-cng-from-own-waste-collections

Martinez replaces Dyer as new CEO of LeasePlan UK

Matt Dyer, LeasePlan UK’s MD, has been appointed as president and CEO of LeasePlan USA, with LeasePlan Italy’s MD, Alfonso Martínez, replacing Dyer in the UK.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/22/martinez-replaces-dyer-as-new-ceo-of-leaseplan-uk

Defective brakes contribute to 10 fatalities a year, warns Kwik Fit

Motorists are being urged to regularly check their vehicle’s brakes after Government data showed defective brakes contribute to 10 fatalities a year.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/22/defective-brakes-contribute-to-10-fatalities-a-year-warns-kwik-fit

Esso fuelcard grows UK fuel station network

WEX Europe Services is adding to its Esso Card acceptance network in the UK to include more than 110 additional forecourts by the end of 2018.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/22/esso-fuelcard-grows-uk-fuel-station-network

Gig economy vehicles and drivers need to be managed, says FleetCheck

The fleet management specialist says that vehicles and drivers are really just another element of grey fleet management

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/22/gig-economy-vehicles-and-drivers-need-to-be-managed-says-fleetcheck

TMC says Government could bring in monthly fuel duty rises from next year

The Government could introduce monthly rises in fuel duty from next year despite the Prime Minister’s promise to freeze it, says TMC.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/22/tmc-says-government-could-bring-in-monthly-fuel-duty-rises-from-next-year

Fleets face higher price for Driver CPC training after Brexit, claims Fraikin

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/10/22/fleets-face-higher-price-for-driver-cpc-training-after-brexit-claims-fraikin

Vehicle supply shortages due to WLTP

Fleet operators have been especially affected by WLTP as leased vehicles reached their end of contract date but replacements were not available.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/22/vehicle-supply-shortages-due-to-wltp

75% of leased cars comply with clean air zone requirements, says BVRLA

Three-quarters (75%) of leased cars and 94% of the car rental fleet already comply with clean air zone requirements 15 months before the first zones are expected to begin operation.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/22/75-of-leased-cars-comply-with-clean-air-zone-requirements-says-bvrla

Fleets face 'red tape' with no-deal Brexit

Fleets may need international permits and insurance ‘green cards’ to drive in the EU in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/22/fleets-face-red-tape-with-no-deal-brexit

Hydrogen vehicle education programme planned by Arval

Arval has announced a new programme of initiatives to increase awareness and understanding of hydrogen vehicles and the potential they provide.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2018/10/22/hydrogen-vehicle-education-programme-planned-by-arval

eBay to buy Motors.co.uk

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2018/10/19/ebay-to-buy-motorscouk

Three million EV charge points will be needed by 2040, says Aurora

Up to three million commercial and industrial (C&I) charge points may be needed in Great Britain by 2040 to supplement the mass roll-out of electric vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/19/three-million-ev-charge-points-will-be-needed-by-2040-says-aurora

DPD opens all-electric parcel depot in London

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/10/19/dpd-opens-all-electric-parcel-depot-in-london

Ambulance service promotes Remembrance 100

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/10/19/ambulance-service-promotes-remembrance-100

eDriving launches Mentor driver safety app for smartphones

Driver risk management solution provider eDriving has launched its Mentor driver safety app for smartphones in the UK.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/19/edriving-launches-mentor-driver-safety-app-for-smartphones

Cemex tells pedestrians: “Don’t chance it”

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/10/19/cemex-tells-pedestrians-don-t-chance-it

MPs call for ban on diesel and petrol car and van sales by 2032

An influential Commons select committee has called on the Government to bring in a clear target for sales of new cars and vans to be zero emission by 2032.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/19/mps-call-for-ban-on-diesel-and-petrol-car-and-van-sales-by-2032

More than half of drivers believe cars can already drive themselves

More than half of drivers in the UK believe that it is already possible to purchase a car that can drive itself

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/19/more-than-half-of-drivers-believe-cars-can-already-drive-themselves

VW announces diesel scrappage scheme in Germany

Volkswagen Group has launched a new scrappage scheme in Germany to incentivise drivers out of older diesels.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/19/vw-announces-diesel-scrappage-scheme-in-germany

Autonet launches telematics and dash cam insurance product with VisionTrack

Autonet is launching a new usage-based insurance private car product for young and new drivers using VisionTrack’s video telematics solutions.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/18/autonet-launches-telematics-and-dash-cam-insurance-product-with-visiontrack

NewMotion launches 'next generation' charge points for home and office

NewMotion, eNovates and PRE Power Developers have created the ‘next generation’ of electric vehicle charge points for home and office.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/18/newmotion-launches-next-generation-charge-points-for-home-and-office

Schmitz Cargobull appoints Paul as sales manager for Ireland

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/10/18/schmitz-cargobull-appoints-paul-as-sales-manager-for-ireland

Iveco Stralis NP travels from London to Madrid on single tank of LNG

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/10/18/iveco-stralis-np-travels-from-london-to-madrid-on-single-tank-of-lng

SMMT Future Mobility Challenge helps shape future mobility

Nearly 50 new players from the technology sector came together with five of the world’s leading motor industry brands, to help shape the future of transport and mobility.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/18/smmt-future-mobility-challenge-helps-shape-future-mobility

Highway Code review to focus on cyclist and pedestrian safety

The Government is reviewing guidance on how road users should behave in relation to cyclists and pedestrians, as part of its plan to drive down road deaths.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/18/highway-code-review-focuses-on-cyclist-and-pedestrian-safety

Renault simplifies trim levels on Scenic, Grand Scenic and Koleos

Renault has revised trim levels for the Scénic, Grand Scénic and Koleos models.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/18/renault-simplifies-trim-levels-on-scenic-grand-scenic-and-koleos

Ørsted selects Fleet Alliance to manage UK fleet

Ørsted has 11 operational offshore wind farms in the UK, with a further two projects currently under construction.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/18/orsted-selects-fleet-alliance-to-manage-uk-fleet

Meridian shelves plans to switch fleet to ULEVs after grants cut

The company says that future additions are looking very unlikely in the current circumstances.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/18/meridian-shelves-plans-to-switch-fleet-to-ulevs-after-grants-cut

Conti360° Fleet Services and Bandvulc Key Partners merge

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/10/18/conti360-fleet-services-and-bandvulc-key-partners-merge

MPs call on Chancellor to end red diesel for transport refrigeration

A cross-party parliamentary motion has been tabled calling on Chancellor Philip Hammond to end red diesel for transport refrigeration ahead on the Budget on October 29.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/18/mps-call-on-chancellor-to-end-red-diesel-for-transport-refrigeration

Enterprise doubles hybrid and electric vehicles on fleet

So far this year, it has bought more than 2,000 hybrid and plug-in vehicles, which is twice the number acquired in all of 2017.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/18/enterprise-doubles-hybrid-and-electric-vehicles-on-fleet

Motorists support reform for driver eyesight regulations

A survey of more than 2,500 GEM members reveals that 75% support mandatory eye testing for anyone returning to driving following a court ban or medical revocation.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/18/motorists-support-reform-for-driver-eyesight-regulations

Number of bridge strikes hits five per day

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/10/18/the-number-of-bridge-strikes-hits-five-per-day

ACFO to join new European Fleet and Mobility Association

ACFO will expand its global reach by joining the new European Fleet and Mobility Association (EUFMA).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/17/acfo-to-join-new-european-fleet-and-mobility-association

BMW announces X7 flagship SUV

The seven-seat BMW X7 large SUV will go on sale in April, priced from £72,155.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/17/bmw-announces-x7-flagship-suv

ETSC announces 2018 fleet safety award winners

The European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) has announced the 2018 winners of the PRAISE awards, in recognition of outstanding efforts taken by companies to improve road safety at work.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/17/etsc-announces-2018-fleet-safety-award-winners

CD Auction opens new auction processing sites

Located in Bolton, Gloucester and Thurleigh, the new sites offer rental, leasing and corporate sector clients access to localised defleet services.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/17/cd-auction-opens-new-auction-processing-sites

Drivers reminded to respect road closures after van driver banned

The warning comes after a driver who ignored a road block following a fatal road traffic collision.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/17/drivers-reminded-to-respect-road-closures-after-fatality

Cap HPI highlights company car tax increase under WLTP

Cap HPI is calling for a company car tax re-think in the upcoming budget.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2018/10/17/cap-hpi-highlights-company-car-tax-increase-under-wltp

New FORS standard helps operators mitigate terrorism threat

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/10/17/new-fors-standard-helps-operators-mitigate-terrorism-threat

New head of fleet sales at Continental Tyres

Tony Stapleton has been appointed as head of fleet sales for Continental Tyre Group, with responsibility for all fleet business across the UK and Republic of Ireland.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/10/17/new-head-of-fleet-sales-at-continental-tyres

Volvo detects emissions control system issue

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/10/17/volvo-detects-emissions-control-system-issue

A quarter of drivers would choose electric of hybrid for next car, says AA

A quarter of drivers are ready to make the switch to electric cars, according to an AA poll.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2018/10/17/a-quarter-of-drivers-to-choose-electric-of-hybrid-for-next-car

CitySprint introduces new freight service

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/10/17/citysprint-introduces-new-freight-service

Only three weeks to go until the FN50 Dinner - book your place now

Have you booked your ticket yet for the FN50 Dinner – the networking event of the year? With a staggering 850 guests already booked to attend, table spaces are very limited.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/16/only-three-weeks-to-go-until-the-fn50-dinner-book-your-place-now

John Lewis Partnership to phase out all diesel heavy trucks by 2028

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/10/16/john-lewis-partnership-to-phase-out-all-diesel-heavy-trucks-by-2028

Freeway Fleet Systems launches defect management app

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/10/16/freeway-fleet-systems-launches-defect-management-app

Electric vehicles cost 23% less to maintain than petrols, says Cap HPI

Electric vehicles cost an average 23% less to service and maintain over three years/60,000 miles than petrol models, research from Cap HPI has found.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/16/electric-vehicles-cost-23-less-to-maintain-than-petrols-says-cap-hpi

Brake Fleet Safety Awards winners announced

The road safety charity has recognised organisations for their contribution to improving the safety of at-work drivers, at its annual Fleet Safety Awards.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/15/brake-fleet-safety-awards-winners-announced

Volvo uses Alexa to help fleet customers

The trial will see the delivery of an Amazon Echo Dot device to a number of Volvo’s fleet customers.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/15/volvo-uses-alexa-to-help-fleet-customers

Don’t forget traditional customers in rush to PCH, warns Arval MD

Miguel Cabaça warns leasing companies not to lose sight of the traditional corporate customer despite the growing appeal of offering personal contract hire.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/15/don-t-forget-traditional-customers-in-rush-to-pch-warns-arval-md

Committee on Climate Change wants company car tax shift

The Committee on Climate Change is calling on the Government to bring forward the 2% tax rate for pure electric company cars.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/15/committee-on-climate-change-wants-company-car-tax-change

Fleetondemand launches Mobilleo mobility as a service app

Fleetondemand has launched its Mobilleo mobility as a service app for business, via desktop, IOS and Android.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/15/fleetondemand-launches-mobilleo-mobility-as-a-service-app

Usage based insurance to become fleet norm by 2021, says VisionTrack

The growth in telematics technology will mean usage based insurance (UBI) will become the fleet norm by 2021, says VisionTrack.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/15/usage-based-insurance-to-become-fleet-norm-by-2021-says-visiontrack

Ford demonstrates connected technology to avoid stopping

Ford is working on a new connected vehicle technology that will avoid the need for drivers to stop at junctions.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/15/ford-demonstrates-connected-technology-to-avoid-stopping

Co-wheels expands car-sharing scheme in Birmingham

Co-wheels has been awarded a three-year contract to deliver car-sharing in Birmingham.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/15/co-wheels-expands-car-sharing-scheme-in-birmingham

Aston Barclay buys The Car Buying Group

All used car volumes will move to Aston Barclay by the end of 2018, with an increased focus on further building the TCBG brand with buyers across the UK.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/15/aston-barclay-buys-the-car-buying-group

BCA reports strongest September on record

Average used car values rose to record levels in September 2018 due to strong demand, according to BCA’s pulse report.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/15/bca-reports-strongest-september-on-record

ACFO to put Budget under spotlight in State of the Nation 2 seminar

Fleet decision-makers’ organisation ACFO will analyse what the Budget means to fleets in its autumn seminar.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/15/acfo-to-put-budget-under-spotlight-in-state-of-the-nation-seminar

Fatal bus crash ‘may prompt compulsory telematics law’

A fatal bus crash could prompt new regulations to make telematics and driver behaviour monitoring compulsory in public service fleets and HGVs.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/15/fatal-bus-crash-may-prompt-compulsory-telematics-law

Renault partners with EDF, Total and ENEL to promote electric mobility

Groupe Renault will work with EDF, Total and ENEL as part of its plan to develop a smart electric ecosystem, to advance the energy transition and promote the large-scale take-up of electric cars.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/15/renault-partners-with-edf-total-and-enel-to-promote-electric-mobility

Sofico opens new UK office

The software provider has set up a new regional office in the UK to better service growing numbers of local customers as it continues to expand in the country.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/15/sofico-opens-new-uk-office

Arval gives access to fleet best practice guide

The guide, designed to support development of company car and van best practice, is being made available to all businesses during Green Great Britain Week.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/15/arval-gives-access-to-fleet-best-practice-guide

Fleets and dealers using multiple online remarketing channels

Fleets and dealers are starting to develop a modern, online version of the traditional motor trade knowledge to buy and sell vehicles, claims Epyx.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/15/fleets-and-dealers-using-multiple-online-remarketing-channels

Vehicle graphics are an ‘essential’ marketing tool

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/10/15/vehicle-graphics-are-essential-marketing-tool

Organisations should consider mental health as part of ‘safe driver’ policy

Stress and mental health should be considered as a key focus of an organisation’s driver safety policy, says Venson Automotive Solutions.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/12/organisations-should-consider-mental-health-as-part-of-safe-driver-policy

Fleet Evolution launches free Green GB Week-targeted webinars

Fleet Evolution is holding a programme of free-to-view webinars on ‘greening the fleet’, timed to coincide with the start of the Government’s inaugural Green GB Week (October 15).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/12/fleet-evolution-launches-free-green-gb-week-targeted-webinars

Fleet Alliance welcomes two senior managers as vehicles reach 28,000

Fleet Alliance Group has welcomed a new head of operations and head of marketing, as the number of vehicles under management grow to more than 28,000, amid continued expansion.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/10/12/fleet-alliance-welcomes-two-senior-managers-as-vehicles-reach-28-000

Police recover stolen £20,000 Hitachi digger with Tracker

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/10/12/police-recover-stolen-20-000-hitachi-digger-with-tracker

RAC urges retailer to cut pump petrol prices by 2p a litre

Retailers should be cutting the price of petrol following in a fall in the cost of oil and a strengthening of the pound, says RAC

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/12/rac-urges-retailer-to-cut-pump-petrol-prices-by-2p-a-litre

One week to go for Fleet News Awards entry deadline

Fleet decision-makers have just one more week to submit their entries to the Fleet News Awards before the deadline next Friday, October 19.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/12/one-week-to-go-for-fleet-news-awards-entry-deadline

WLTP confusion is opportunity for fleet managers to prove their worth

The ongoing confusion over WLTP could provide fleet managers with the opportunity to prove their worth to their employer, an ICFM masterclass heard.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/12/wltp-confusion-is-opportunity-for-fleet-managers-to-prove-their-worth

Highways England project connects cars to road on A2 and M2

Highways England has showcased new technology that connects vehicles and road infrastructure digitally.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2018/10/12/highways-england-project-connects-cars-to-road-on-a2-and-m2

New Jeep Wrangler priced from £44,495

Jeep has confirmed prices for the all-new Wrangler start from £44,495, with the new model on sale from October 13.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/12/new-jeep-wrangler-priced-from-44-495

Company fined £60,000 after vehicles collide

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/10/12/company-fined-60-000-after-vehicles-collide

Pothole breakdowns at second highest level since 2006

The RAC dealt with 14,220 breakdowns in the past year, where the likely cause was pothole damage – this represents 1.5% of all its call-outs during this period.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/12/pothole-breakdowns-at-second-highest-level-since-2006

Fleets urged to size up their vehicles as bridge hit for 15th time

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/10/12/fleets-urged-to-size-up-their-vehicles-as-bridge-hit-for-15th-time

Government cuts plug-in car grant - Outlander PHEV and Prius no longer eligible

The plug-in car grant for ultra-low emission cars will be cut by £1,000 and no longer apply to hybrid cars with a range of less than 70 miles, from November 12.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/11/government-cuts-plug-in-car-grant

Tax increase for company cars is slowing uptake of ULEVs

If the Government is to stand a chance of achieving its Road to Zero pledge, it must bring forward planned reductions in company car tax rates.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/11/tax-increase-for-company-cars-is-slowing-uptake-of-ulevs

EU ministers agree average CO2 emissions for cars and vans

EU environment ministers have agreed a less ambitious cut to average CO2 emissions for cars and vans than hoped by the European Parliament.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/11/eu-ministers-agree-average-co2-emissions-for-cars-and-vans

Nissan and EDF Energy sign partnership deal

The pair are joining forces to work together on a number of projects that will support the adoption of electric vehicles, energy generation and storage solutions.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/11/nissan-and-edf-energy-sign-partnership-deal

Truckman introduces new racking conversion service for small fleet operators

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/10/11/truckman-introduces-new-racking-conversion-service-for-small-fleet-operators

Tailgating gives 49% of UK drivers’ road rage, according to survey

Tailgating has been listed as the top reason for road rage amongst UK drivers, according to a survey by InsuretheGap.com

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/11/tailgating-gives-49-of-uk-drivers-road-rage-according-to-survey

City Auction Group welcomes new Rockingham business development manager

City Auction Group has appointed Emma Woodward as the new business development manager at Rockingham.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/10/11/city-auction-group-welcomes-new-rockingham-business-development-manager

RoSPA launches strategy aimed at cutting vulnerable road user casualties

Vulnerable road users should be put first in local planning processes to reduce road casualties, says RoSPA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/11/rospa-launches-strategy-aimed-at-cutting-vulnerable-road-user-casualties

Charities must not neglect fleet responsibilities, warns FleetCheck

Charities must not neglect their fleet duty of care responsibilities due to stretched managerial resources, warns FleetCheck.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/11/charities-must-not-neglect-fleet-responsibilities-warns-fleetcheck

BVRLA criticises Leeds Clean Air Zone plan to charge HGVs £50

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/10/11/bvrla-criticises-leeds-clean-air-zone-plan-to-charge-hgvs-50

Red Driving School expands fleet driver training offering

Red Driving School has expanded its suite of fleet driver training services with the addition of driving licence checks and driver profiling.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/11/red-driving-school-expands-fleet-driver-training-offering

Write to your MP to ask their support for our Fleet Budget Manifesto

Write to your MP to ensure they appreciate the gravity of legislative changes impacting on the fleet sector, environmental protection - and the Treasury's coffers.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/10/write-to-your-mp-to-ask-their-support-for-our-fleet-budget-manifesto

Berlin to introduce diesel bans

Berlin has been ordered to restrict the movement of diesel cars within the city, to reduce air pollution.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2018/10/10/berlin-to-introduce-diesel-bans

Avon launches AV12 van tyre at Fleet Live

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/10/10/avon-launches-av12-van-tyre-at-fleet-live

Vauxhall will launch eight cars before the end of 2020

As part of Vauxhall’s Pace plan, the brand will introduce eight new or updated models by the end of 2020.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/10/vauxhall-will-launch-eight-cars-before-the-end-of-2020

Autonomous Range Rover navigates Coventry

A self-driving Range Rover Sport has completed its first autonomous lap of Coventry.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/10/autonomous-range-rover-navigates-coventry

ECO schemes set for comeback, says Maxxia

Changes to the rules affecting salary sacrifice car schemes and rises in BIK taxes for company car drivers make the resurgence of ECO schemes more likely.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2018/10/10/eco-schemes-set-for-comeback-says-maxxia

Fleet Evolution offers corporate rates to start-ups and SMEs

Fleet Evolution is offering a helping hand to start-ups and SMEs by providing access to rates and facilities that would often be out of reach.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/10/fleet-evolution-offers-corporate-rates-to-start-ups-and-smes

Lower Thames Crossing to boost road capacity by 90%

Highways England have revealed new plans for the Lower Thames Crossing, with a range of improvements it claims will boost capacity by 90%.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2018/10/10/lower-thames-crossing-to-boost-road-capacity-by-90

LeasePlan and Chargemaster offer EV charge point package

LeasePlan is offering new electric vehicle customers the option of a home charger package and access to Chargemaster’s charge point network.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/09/leaseplan-and-chargemaster-offer-ev-charge-point-package

Bosch wants driverless vehicle technology in UK driving test

Automotive technology company believes the inclusion of automated driving as part of the UK driving will help improve driver acceptance and understanding.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/connected-fleet/2018/10/09/bosch-wants-driverless-vehicle-technology-in-uk-driving-test

Fleet Live 2018 celebrates record-breaking attendance on first day

The UK’s leading event for the fleet management community – Fleet Live – welcomed over 1,000 visitors through its doors on the first day (October 9).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/09/fleet-live-2018-celebrates-record-breaking-attendance-on-first-day

Fleet Live welcomes fleet industry for two-day event

The Uk's leading event for the fleet management community opens its doors for two-day event

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/09/fleet-live-welcomes-fleet-industry-for-two-day-event

Telematics not just for large businesses, says Crystal Ball

Telematics could prove essential to growth for start-ups and SMEs, says Crystal Ball.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2018/10/09/telematics-not-just-for-large-businesses-says-crystal-ball

24% of Brits are likely to subscribe to car-as-a-service, research reveals

A UK-wide study conducted by YouGov and Zuora has found that 24% of Brits are likely to subscribe to car-as-a-service within the next year.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/08/24-of-brits-are-likely-to-subscribe-to-car-as-a-service-research-reveals

Government urged to back company car by BVRLA

Ahead of this year’s Budget, the BVRLA is urging the Chancellor to energise the take up of plug-in electric vehicles and support the company car.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2018/10/09/government-urged-to-back-company-car-by-bvrla

UK Power Networks adds electric Renault Kangoo ZEs to London fleet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/10/08/uk-power-networks-adds-electric-renault-kangoo-zes-to-london-fleet

Jeep to launch Renegade plug-in hybrid model in 2020

Jeep is to launch a plug-in hybrid Renegade in early 2020 as the next step in FCA’s plan to phase out diesel vehicles by 2021.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/08/jeep-to-launch-renegade-plug-in-hybrid-model-in-2020

Davis to reveal Fleet File tool exclusively at Fleet Live

Davis will be revealing its new fleet tool, Fleet File to attendees at Fleet Live on October 9-10.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/08/davis-to-reveal-fleet-file-tool-exclusively-at-fleet-live

Fleetondemand acquires BGF minority stake following £5m investment

Fleetondemand has announced the completion of a significant investment with BGF, which is acquiring a minority stake through a £5 million investment.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/08/fleetondemand-acquires-bgf-minority-stake-following-5m-investment

Avis UK Fleet Industry Forum: Mobilising your employees - how company vehicles fit into a mobility strategy; Advertisement Feature

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2018/10/08/avis-uk-fleet-industry-forum-mobilising-your-employees-how-company-vehicles-fit-into-a-mobility-strategy-advertisement-feature

TruckEast to invest £2.5m in Crick expansion

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/10/08/truckeast-to-invest-25m-in-crick-expansion

Hertz appoints former Smashburger CEO as chief operations officer

Hertz Global Holdings has announced the appointment of former Smashburger UK chief executive, Tracy Gehlan as chief operations officer.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/08/hertz-appoints-former-smashburger-ceo-as-chief-operations-officer

Fleet Live speaker will give attendees a ‘deeper understanding’ of WLTP

WLTP, the new emission testing regime that is wreaking havoc with fleet orders and company car choices, will come under close scrutiny at Fleet Live.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/08/fleet-live-speaker-will-give-attendees-a-deeper-understanding-of-wltp

Industry counts down days to Fleet Live 2018

Members of the fleet industry are eagerly awaiting the opening of Fleet Live 2018 on Tuesday, October 9.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/08/industry-counts-down-days-to-fleet-live-2018

Air pollution in UK towns and cities is 'worse than previously feared'

Air pollution in a number of UK towns and cities is worse than previously feared according to a new Government plan ordered by the High Court after legal action by ClientEarth.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/08/air-pollution-in-uk-towns-and-cities-is-worse-than-previously-feared

Autoglass employees help raise £970,000 for charity Afrika Tikkun

More than 1,800 employees swam, cycled and ran at the annual Spirit of Belron event to help raise £970,000 for global charity partner Afrika Tikkun.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/08/autoglass-employees-help-raise-970-000-for-charity-afrika-tikkun

Total Motion to fit Michelin Agilis CrossClimate tyres to 17,500 vans

Total Motion is converting around 70% of its fleet to a Michelin Agilis CrossClimate tyre policy after predicting the tyres will deliver an 3,000 miles per set more than its existing summer/winter tyre policy.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/08/total-motion-to-fit-michelin-agilis-crossclimate-tyres-to-17-500-vans

Skoda launches Virtual Cockpit for Karoq, Octavia, Superb and Kodiaq

Skoda is introducing Virtual Cockpit to the Karoq, Octavia, Superb and Kodiaq ranges.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/08/skoda-launches-virtual-cockpit-for-karoq-octavia-superb-and-kodiaq

Brakes adds first Mercedes-Benz Econic with Powershift 3 to fleet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/10/08/brakes-adds-first-mercedes-benz-econic-with-powershift-3-to-fleet

IAM Roadsmart launches fixed monthly cost training package

IAM Roadsmart has launched a driver-training package with a fixed-price monthly fee.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/08/iam-roadsmart-launches-fixed-monthly-cost-training-package

Enterprise Plus Your Points promotion offers double points to members

Enterprise Plus members can earn double points between now and the end of January, with Plus Your Points.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2018/10/08/enterprise-plus-your-points-promotion-offers-double-points-to-members

Advertisement Feature: Traditional final mile fleets under threat, says AA

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2018/10/04/advertisement-feature-traditional-final-mile-fleets-under-threat-says-aa

Toyota recalls 55,000 Prius and Auris models

Toyota has announced a global recall of more than 2.4 million hybrid vehicles, including about 55,000 Prius and Auris models in the UK.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/05/toyota-recalls-55-000-prius-and-auris-models

Electric vehicles expose drivers to less harmful emissions, says LEVC

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2018/10/05/electric-vehicles-expose-drivers-to-less-harmful-emissions-says-levc

Dibs Distribution implements Maxoptra’s dynamic delivery management

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/10/05/dibs-distribution-implements-maxoptra-s-dynamic-delivery-management

On-site vehicle logistics specialist Supra UK to exhibit at Fleet Live

On-site vehicle logistics specialist Supra UK will exhibit at next week’s Fleet Live event.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/05/on-site-vehicle-logistics-specialist-supra-uk-to-exhibit-at-fleet-live

Aston Barclay announces string of senior appointments

Aston Barclay has had a senior appointment reshuffle following Adrian Dunbar's newly-created position as group governance manager

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/10/05/aston-barclay-announces-string-of-senior-appointments

Venson Automotive Solutions promotes Emmanuelle Arbouch to head of client management

Venson Automotive Solutions has promoted Emmanuelle Arbouch from account manager to head of client management.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/10/05/venson-automotive-solutions-promotes-emmanuelle-arbouch-to-head-of-client-management

Waitrose & Partners to conduct Carrier Transicold low emissions trial

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/10/05/waitrose-and-partners-to-conduct-carrier-transicold-low-emissions-trial

Chevin to showcase new software management products at Fleet Live

Chevin Fleet Solutions will showcase new products including FleetWave Core and FleetWave Forms at next week's Fleet Live.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/05/chevin-to-showcase-new-software-management-products-at-fleet-live

New van market declines -6.1% in September

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2018/10/05/new-van-market-declines-61-in-september

Staples Vegetables gains Earned Recognition accreditation

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/10/05/staples-vegetables-gains-earned-recognition-accreditation

Culina Group adopts Labcraft Banksman for safer night-time working

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/10/05/culina-group-adopts-labcraft-banksman-for-safer-night-time-working

Manchester has second highest congestion levels in UK

Manchester suffers the worst congestion of anywhere outside London, according to new research from the National Infrastructure Commission.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2018/10/05/manchester-has-second-highest-congestion-levels-in-uk

Fleet uptake of new cars declines by 22.4% in WLTP backlash

The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) new car registration figures show a fleet uptake declined by 22.4% in September, as a result of WLTP testing backlog.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/04/fleet-uptake-of-new-cars-declines-by-224-in-wltp-backlash

InstaVolt tops Zap-Map electric charging network satisfaction survey

InstaVolt has topped the user satisfaction rankings for electric vehicle charging networks that can be used by multiple models of EVs in a new survey.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/03/instavolt-tops-zap-map-electric-charging-network-satisfaction-survey

Silvey launches Silvey Fleet fuel buying and management system

Silvey has launched a dedicated fuel buying and management system – Silvey Fleet - for fleets.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/03/silvey-launches-silvey-fleet-fuel-buying-and-management-system

UK Power Networks adds EVs to operational fleet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/10/03/uk-power-networks-adds-evs-to-operational-fleet

Hermes adds CNG trucks and electric vans to fleet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/10/03/hermes-adds-cng-trucks-and-electric-vans-to-fleet

Ford will launch Mondeo Hybrid Estate in 2019

Ford will introduce a Mondeo Hybrid Estate as part of a refresh of its hybrid model in 2019.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/03/ford-will-launch-mondeo-hybrid-estate-in-2019

Meridian wants rental industry to unite behind calls to reform VED system

Meridian Vehicle Solutions has called on the vehicle rental sector to unite to urge the Government to reform Vehicle Excise Duty.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/03/meridian-wants-rental-industry-to-unite-behind-calls-to-reform-ved-system

Mazda to use rotary engine as range extender for new EVs

Mazda is planning to revive its famous rotary engine as part of a new EV strategy, launching the first in a new generation of electric models in 2020.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/03/mazda-to-use-rotary-engine-as-range-extender-for-new

Fleet operators reminded of under-inflated tyre dangers in Tyre Safety Month

PCL has reminded drivers and fleet operators of the importance of having correctly inflated tyres this Tyre Safety Month.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/03/fleet-operators-reminded-of-under-inflated-tyre-dangers-in-tyre-safety-month

Kinesis telematics deployed across Flightlink Chauffeurs’ fleet

Flightlink Chauffeurs has equipped its fleet with Kinesis telematics to live monitor the movements and performance of its fleet of luxury vehicles and chauffeurs.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/03/kinesis-telematics-deployed-across-flightlink-chauffeurs-fleet

The Floow launches commercial insurance arm for small fleets

The Floow has launched a new commercial insurance arm, FloowFleet, aimed at small fleets of up to 20 vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/03/the-floow-launches-commercial-insurance-arm-for-small-fleets

WEX Europe hires customer services director and head of marketing

WEX Europe Services has appointed Jason Stanton to the newly created role of customer services director and Mike Pawezowski as head of marketing.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/10/03/wex-europe-hires-customer-services-director-and-head-of-marketing

RoSPA’s OSHtober campaign to focus on driving for work

RoSPA has announced that its annual occupational safety and health campaign, OSHtober, will this year focus on driving for work.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/03/rospa-s-oshtober-campaign-to-focus-on-driving-for-work

Volkswagen Financial Services Fleet launches free IFRS 16 calculator

Volkswagen Financial Services Fleet has launched a free International Financial Reporting Standards 16 (IFRS 16) calculator to help fleet managers.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/03/volkswagen-financial-services-fleet-launches-free-ifrs-16-calculator

EU lawmakers want 40% cut in new car and van CO2 emissions by 2030

The European Parliament wants to cut average CO2 emissions from new cars and vans by 40% by 2030, with 35% of registrations to be ultra-low emission vehicles by that time.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/03/eu-lawmakers-want-car-and-van-manufacturers-to-cut-co2-emissions-40-by-2030

FleetCheck promotes Driving for Better Business's safety commitment to clients

FleetCheck is to promote the Driving for Better Business campaign’s Safety and Compliance Commitment to its customers, which employ a total of 80,000 drivers.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/03/fleetcheck-promotes-driving-for-better-business-s-safety-commitment-to-clients

See the new BMW 3 Series at Fleet Live

Fleet Live visitors can be among the first in the UK to see the all-new BMW 3 series, which will be on display at the two-day event.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/03/see-the-new-bmw-3-series-at-fleet-live

Fleet Live: Red Bull explains how procurement works with fleet

The specialist world of fleet, as seen through the eyes of a procurement manager, will come under the spotlight at a major fleet event next month.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/03/fleet-live-red-bull-explains-how-procurement-works-with-fleet

Fuel duty frozen for another year

Fuel duty will be frozen for the ninth consecutive year, confirmed the Prime Minister today.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2018/10/03/fuel-duty-frozen-for-another-year

Hyundai to trial hydrogen fuel cell trucks

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2018/10/03/hyundai-to-trial-hydrogen-fuel-cell-trucks

TomTom to provide live traffic for BMW Group cars

TomTom will provide traffic information, online routing and electric vehicle (EV) services for BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/03/tomtom-to-provide-live-traffic-for-bmw-group-cars

A third of fleets have no plan in place to deal with clean air zones

One in five fleet operators say they will pay fines if charged to enter clean air zones (CAZs), rather than replace older vehicles with new, cleaner models, new research suggests.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/03/a-third-of-fleets-have-no-plan-in-place-to-deal-with-clean-air-zones

Venson Automotive Solutions to raise mental health awareness at Fleet Live

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/10/03/venson-automotive-solutions-to-raise-mental-health-awareness-at-fleet-live

Auto Windscreens’ Steve Abrahams named World’s Best Technician

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/10/03/auto-windscreens-steve-abrahams-named-world-s-best-technician

Marshall Leasing appoints new business development consultant

Marshall Leasing has announced the appointment of Joe Steiner as its new business development consultant

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/10/03/marshall-leasing-appoints-new-business-development-consultant

Jaguar takes action to boost XE and XF sales

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has maintained its sales volume in September in the face of a market slump of 20% after taking action to revitalise its two saloon models, the XE and XF.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/03/jlr-takes-action-to-boost-xe-and-xf-sales

Key fleet models at the 2018 Paris Motor Show

We count the most important new fleet cars that made a debut at the 2018 Paris Motor Show.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/02/key-fleet-models-at-the-2018-paris-motor-show

Richard Jones named as new managing director of Black Horse and Lex Autolease

Lloyds Banking Group businesses Black Horse and Lex Autolease will be run under a single combined leadership structure from November 1.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/10/02/richard-jones-named-as-new-managing-director-of-black-horse-and-lex-autolease

Dacia launches new TCe petrol engines for Duster

Dacia has added two new petrol engines to the Duster range, announced at the 2018 Paris Motor Show.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/02/dacia-launches-new-tce-petrol-engines-for-duster

Peugeot 508 SW revealed with limited First Edition

Peugeot has announced the 508 SW First Edition, a limited edition version of the all-new estate car that was unveiled at the 2018 Paris Motor Show.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/02/peugeot-508-sw-revealed-with-limited-first-edition

Renault confirms plug-in and hybrid versions of key models by 2020

Renault will launch hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions of its Clio, Megane and Captur models by 2020, alongside an affordable all-electric K-ZE EV next year.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/02/renault-confirms-plug-in-and-hybrid-versions-of-key-models-by-2020

New Mercedes B-Class uncovered at 2018 Paris Motor Show

Mercedes-Benz has showcased the new B-Class at the 2018 Paris Motor Show, which goes on sale in December.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/02/new-mercedes-b-class-uncovered-at-2018-paris-motor-show

New Toyota RAV4 unveiled

Toyota has unveiled the new Rav4, which will be available in the UK in early 2019.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/03/28/new-toyota-rav4-unveiled

Toyota Corolla Touring Sports makes Paris Motor Show debut

Toyota has unveiled the Corolla Touring Sports at the 2018 Paris Motor Show, alongside the new Corolla hatchback that was revealed earlier this year.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/09/04/new-toyota-corolla-touring-sports-to-make-paris-motor-show-debut

Maintain fuel duty differential between gas and diesel should be to cut CO2

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/10/02/fuel-duty-differential-between-gas-and-diesel-should-be-maintained-to-cut-co2

Kia reveals e-Niro pure electric SUV with range of 301 miles

Kia has unveiled its e-Niro fully electric SUV which will have a WLTP combined cycle range of up to 301 miles when it goes on sale at the end of the year.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/09/18/kia-unveils-e-niro-pure-electric-suv-with-range-of-301-miles

FleetLocum fleet management company to expand in UK

Fleet management company FleetLocum is to expand in the UK, offering organisations fleet and mobility decision-makers on a temporary or interim basis.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/02/fleetlocum-fleet-management-company-to-expand-in-uk

Valley Trading chooses r2c Online to increase fleet efficiency

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/10/02/valley-trading-chooses-r2c-online-to-increase-fleet-efficiency

Tusker celebrates ‘hugely popular’ car benefit schemes

Tusker is celebrating “another bumper summer” for new scheme launches across the country.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/02/tusker-celebrates-hugely-popular-car-benefit-schemes

Licence Bureau calls on organisations to get to grips with grey fleet

Licence Bureau is calling on organisations to get to grips with their grey fleets as it sees them struggle to come to terms with drivers using their own vehicles for business.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/02/licence-bureau-calls-on-organisations-to-get-to-grips-with-grey-fleet

BMW 3 Series: prices, fuel economy and CO2 emissions

BMW has revealed the all-new seventh generation 3 Series at the Paris Motor Show.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/02/bmw-3-series-prices-fuel-economy-and-co2-emissions

ACFO urges Chancellor to provide company car tax clarity in 2018 Budget

ACFO is urging Chancellor Philip Hammond to announce the company car benefit-in-kind tax regime until the end of the 2024/25 financial year.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/02/acfo-urges-chancellor-to-provide-company-car-tax-clarity-in-2018-budget

BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions appoints new commercial vehicle hire lead

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/10/02/bnp-paribas-leasing-solutions-appoints-new-commercial-vehicle-hire-lead

BT Fleet Solutions to manage Close Brothers Vehicle Hire fleet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/10/01/bt-fleet-solutions-secures-five-year-close-brothers-vehicle-hire-partnership

Octopus launches zero emission vehicle funding solution

Octopus Group is funding a fleet of new Jaguar I-Pace vehicles at Heathrow Airport, enabling their rollout later this year as part of the airport’s commitment to reduce emissions.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/02/octopus-launches-zero-emission-vehicle-funding-solution

Masternaut launches Pulse plug-and-play telematics

Masternaut has launched a plug-and-play telematics solution that offers low-cost, hassle-free, pay-as-you-go service.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/connected-fleet/2018/10/02/masternaut-launches-pulse-plug-and-play-telematics

Autoglass set to showcase its capabilities at Fleet Live 2018

Autoglass has announced that it will showcase a range of products and services to the industry at Fleet Live on October 9-10.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/01/autoglass-set-to-showcase-its-capabilities-at-fleet-live-2018

LowCVP wins £2.5m funding for emissions-cutting retrofit scheme

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/10/01/lowcvp-wins-25m-funding-for-emissions-cutting-retrofit-scheme

West Midlands gets £20m to become Future Mobility Area

The West Midlands will become the UK’s first Future Mobility Area, receiving £20 million of Government funding.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2018/10/01/west-midlands-gets-20m-to-become-future-mobility-area

Renault and ADA launch Moov’in.Paris car sharing service

Groupe Renault and ADA are launching the Moov’in.Paris app for a car-sharing service for electric vehicles in Paris.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/01/renault-and-ada-launch-moov-inparis-car-sharing-service

Attendance at Cenex-LCV2018 hits record levels

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/09/28/attendance-at-cenex-lcv2018-hits-record-levels

East Midlands Ambulance Service becomes 100th Eco Stars member

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/10/01/east-midlands-ambulance-service-becomes-100th-eco-stars-member

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK targets public sector growth with CCS inclusion

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK is targeting increased registrations in the public sector after being included in the Crown Commercial Service framework.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2018/10/01/fiat-chrysler-automobiles-targets-public-sector-growth-with-ccs-inclusion

Fleet Live will sharpen fleet manager ‘app-etite’ for better LCV management

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/09/28/fleet-live-will-sharpen-fleet-manager-app-etite-for-better-lcv-management

Fifty fleets sign-up to trial FORS fleet management software in first month

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2018/09/27/fifty-fleets-sign-up-to-trial-fors-fleet-management-software-in-first-month

Nissan improves Qashqai efficiency with new 1.3 DIG-T petrol

Nissan has replaced the existing 1.2-litre and 1.6-litre petrol engines in the Qashqai with a new 1.3-litre unit.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/10/01/nissan-improves-qashqai-efficiency-with-new-13-dig-t-petrol