Edam Group has been ranked 50th in the Sunday Times BDO Profit Track 100, thanks to annual profit growth over three years.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/23/edam-group-listed-in-sunday-times-bdo-profit-track-100
Hi I'm Tiffany. I live in Kent with my 2 children; George and Jack as well as my husband, Henry. I work as a customer service rep at Santander, I have been in this role for about 5 years now and I really enjoy it - I get to meet many people each day and experience new things. We also have a dog, Lucy, who is the family pet! I get to take her for long walks on my time off and enjoy some great sights.
Tuesday, 23 April 2019
ALD joins MaaS Alliance
ALD Automotive has joined public-private partnership, MaaS Alliance, in hopes to drive successful implementation and take-up of MaaS.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/23/ald-joins-maas-alliance
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/23/ald-joins-maas-alliance
FORS launches new car and van fleet management training course
FORS has developed a new one-day training course for managers responsible for fleets that do not require an Operator Licence, such as car and van fleets.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/23/fors-launches-new-car-and-van-fleet-management-training-course
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/23/fors-launches-new-car-and-van-fleet-management-training-course
Falkirk Council adds 10 Kia Soul EVs to fleet
Falkirk Council has taken on 10 Kia Soul EVs, taking its electric vehicle fleet to 45.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/18/falkirk-council-adds-10-kia-soul-evs-to-fleet
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/18/falkirk-council-adds-10-kia-soul-evs-to-fleet
Enterprise opens Ellesmere Port Flex-E-Rent branch
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/04/23/enterprise-opens-ellesmere-port-flex-e-rent-branch
One week to go before CV Show 2019
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/04/23/one-week-to-go-before-cv-show-2019
Freemans Event Partners adds five Ssangyong Musso pick-ups to fleet
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/23/freemans-event-partners-adds-five-ssangyong-musso-pick-ups-to-fleet
Tech-enabled companies see greater cut in road incidents, finds MyMobileWorkers
Organisations which use digital technology processes are more likely to improve road risk than those which use paper-based systems, a new report has found.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/23/tech-enabled-companies-see-greater-cut-in-road-incidents-finds-mymobileworkers
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/23/tech-enabled-companies-see-greater-cut-in-road-incidents-finds-mymobileworkers
Fleets urged to register for ICFM 2019 conference
Fleet industry training organisation the ICFM is reminding members to register for its annual conference, which is being held on Tuesday, May 21, at Wembley Stadium in London.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/23/fleets-urged-to-register-for-icfm-2019-conference
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/23/fleets-urged-to-register-for-icfm-2019-conference
Skoda Scala priced from £16,595
The new Skoda Scala will cost from £16,595 when it goes on sale in May.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/12/skoda-scala-priced-from-16-595
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/12/skoda-scala-priced-from-16-595
New webinar to explore CLOCS and FORS
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/04/23/new-webinar-to-explore-clocs-and-fors
Fleets need repair strategy rethink after ADAS increase
An increase in the number of company cars fitted with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) means fleets need to reassess repair strategies, says Epyx.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/23/fleets-need-repair-strategy-rethink-after-adas-increase
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/23/fleets-need-repair-strategy-rethink-after-adas-increase
Thursday, 18 April 2019
MOVE Analytics provides smarter fleet and travel planning
Fleet Operations has launched a new reporting suite to make cost and performance analysis quicker and easier for fleet and mobility managers.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/18/move-analytics-provides-smarter-fleet-and-travel-planning
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/18/move-analytics-provides-smarter-fleet-and-travel-planning
Jaguar I-Pace named World Car of the Year
The Jaguar I-Pace has been crowned World Car of the Year and is the first model to top three separate categories in the awards.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/18/jaguar-i-pace-named-world-car-of-the-year
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/18/jaguar-i-pace-named-world-car-of-the-year
Toyota Proace City compact van to make world debut at CV Show
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/18/toyota-proace-city-compact-van-to-make-world-debut-at-cv-show
Mercedes reveals GLS flagship SUV
With a longer wheelbase than its predecessor, the new GLS provides more interior space for seven passengers.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/18/mercedes-reveals-gls-flagship-suv
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/18/mercedes-reveals-gls-flagship-suv
Electric vehicles to be part of Moixa virtual power plant
Moixa is to create a virtual power plant (VPP) linking solar panels, batteries and electric vehicles in hundreds of homes, schools and council buildings.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/18/electric-vehicles-to-be-part-of-moixa-virtual-power-plant
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/18/electric-vehicles-to-be-part-of-moixa-virtual-power-plant
Garage of the future revealed to drive recruitment
The auto industry is facing a skills shortage, with a quarter of Brits (26%) and less than one in five women (19%) saying they would consider a job in a garage.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/18/direct-line-reveals-garage-of-the-future-to-drive-recruitment
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/18/direct-line-reveals-garage-of-the-future-to-drive-recruitment
Fleets learn about hydrogen cars at Arval roadshow
Arval says more than 50 delegates attended the first in a series of five roadshows to raise awareness of hydrogen cars.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/04/18/fleets-learn-about-hydrogen-cars-at-arval-roadshow
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/04/18/fleets-learn-about-hydrogen-cars-at-arval-roadshow
Poor repairs on used cars a problem, says VRA
Sub-standard repair work to used cars is becoming a bigger problem thanks to the rise of personal leasing, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/18/poor-repairs-on-used-cars-a-problem-says-vra
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/18/poor-repairs-on-used-cars-a-problem-says-vra
A&E Fire and Security cuts fuel spend with Lightfoot
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/18/aande-fire-and-security-cuts-fuel-spend-with-lightfoot
Wednesday, 17 April 2019
Ban new diesel HGVs by 2040, say Government advisors
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/04/17/ban-new-diesel-hgvs-by-2040-say-government-advisors
Quartix appoints two new directors
Quartix announced that Richard Finlow has been appointed as group commercial director, and Laura Seffino as technical director.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/17/quartix-appoints-two-new-directors
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/17/quartix-appoints-two-new-directors
Fix Auto Stevenage receives Ford approval status
Fix Auto Stevenage has announced its manufacturer approval status from Ford UK, following its recent supercar manufacturer approval.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/17/fix-auto-stevenage-receives-ford-approval-status
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/17/fix-auto-stevenage-receives-ford-approval-status
Brake’s Fleet Safety Conference announces VisionTrack as headline sponsor
Brake has announced VisionTrack as the headline sponsor of the 2019 UK Fleet Safety Conference on May 22.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/17/brake-s-fleet-safety-conference-announces-visiontrack-as-headline-sponsor
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/17/brake-s-fleet-safety-conference-announces-visiontrack-as-headline-sponsor
Audi swaps petrol for mild-hybrid diesel in new S5, S6 and S7
Audi has turned to diesel power for its latest range of performance coupes and saloons.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/17/audi-swaps-petrol-for-mild-hybrid-diesel-in-new-s5-s6-and-s7
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/17/audi-swaps-petrol-for-mild-hybrid-diesel-in-new-s5-s6-and-s7
Abbey Logistics orders 20 DAF XF tractor units
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/04/17/abbey-logistics-orders-20-daf-xf-tractor-units
Renault reveals EZ-Flex last-mile delivery concept
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/17/renault-reveals-ez-flex-last-mile-delivery-concept
BT Fleet Solutions and AA conference marks new five-year contract
BT Fleet Solutions and the AA have celebrated almost three decades working together, and the signing of a new five-year contract, with a mini conference in Oldbury.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/17/bt-fleet-solutions-and-aa-conference-marks-new-five-year-contract
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/17/bt-fleet-solutions-and-aa-conference-marks-new-five-year-contract
Mobilleo adds ride hailing services to mobility app
Mobilleo has added ride-hailing capability from eight leading providers including Gett, Karhoo, Cabfind and Sixt mydriver to its app.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/17/mobilleo-adds-ride-hailing-services-to-mobility-app
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/17/mobilleo-adds-ride-hailing-services-to-mobility-app
Fastned opens its first 350kW-ready EV charging station in UK
Fastned has opened a 350kW-ready electric vehicle charging station in Sunderland – its first charging station in the UK.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/17/fastned-opens-its-first-350kw-ready-ev-charging-station-in-uk
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/17/fastned-opens-its-first-350kw-ready-ev-charging-station-in-uk
European Parliament backs new vehicle safety standards from 2022
The vote by the full parliament follows a provisional deal reached by the EU institutions last month.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/17/european-parliament-backs-new-vehicle-safety-standards-from-2022
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/17/european-parliament-backs-new-vehicle-safety-standards-from-2022
New Land Rover Discovery Landmark Edition launched
To celebrate 30 years of Discovery, Land Rover has launched the new Discovery Landmark Edition, with a range of extras.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/17/new-land-rover-discovery-landmark-edition-launched
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/17/new-land-rover-discovery-landmark-edition-launched
Tuesday, 16 April 2019
Speedy Freight creates 40 new jobs in Leicester and Derby
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/04/16/speedy-freight-creates-40-new-jobs-in-leicester-and-derby
Ryder celebrates technical talent and winner at UK TopTech
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/04/16/ryder-celebrates-technical-talent-and-winner-at-uk-toptech
Gem supports '#dontstreamanddrive day'
Gem Motoring Assist has offered its support for the latest #dontstreamanddrive day, which takes place today.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/16/gem-supports-dontstreamanddrive-day
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/16/gem-supports-dontstreamanddrive-day
Ctrack develops wireless tracking devices
Ctrack by Inseego has introduced two wireless tracking devices to extend its range of battery-powered telematics solutions.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/16/ctrack-develops-wireless-tracking-devices
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/16/ctrack-develops-wireless-tracking-devices
Dates confirmed for Brake road safety fleet seminar
Brake has confirmed that its fleet seminar on developing a work-related road safety programme will be held on June 4.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/15/dates-confirmed-for-brake-road-safety-fleet-seminar
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/15/dates-confirmed-for-brake-road-safety-fleet-seminar
Stop-start standard on WLTP-compliant sprinter range
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/16/stop-start-standard-on-wltp-compliant-sprinter-range
Sainsbury’s trials electric vans for home deliveries
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/16/sainsbury-s-trials-electric-vans-for-home-deliveries
Ford & Slater becomes first UK DAF dealer to obtain Stage Two Approvals
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/04/16/ford-and-slater-becomes-first-uk-daf-dealer-to-obtain-stage-two-approvals
Volvo models across Europe to warn each other about road hazards
Volvo cars across Europe will be able to warn each other about slippery roads and hazards with new connected technology.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/16/volvo-models-across-europe-to-warn-each-other-about-road-hazards
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/16/volvo-models-across-europe-to-warn-each-other-about-road-hazards
New Toyota Camry hybrid saloon prices to start from £29,995
Toyota’s Camry will go on sale in the UK on April 1, with prices starting from £29,995.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/13/new-toyota-camry-hybrid-saloon-prices-to-start-from-29-995
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/13/new-toyota-camry-hybrid-saloon-prices-to-start-from-29-995
Licence Check backs ACFO call for better grey fleet management
Licence Check is backing a call by fleet body ACFO for enhanced grey fleet management services due to a rising number of grey fleet drivers.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/16/licence-check-backs-acfo-call-for-better-grey-fleet-management
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/16/licence-check-backs-acfo-call-for-better-grey-fleet-management
Monday, 15 April 2019
Carl Stanton named Volvo Car UK new business sales manager
Volvo Car UK says that the newly created role will create and rekindle opportunities with large corporates.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/15/carl-stanton-named-volvo-new-business-sales-manager
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/15/carl-stanton-named-volvo-new-business-sales-manager
Audi unveils AI:ME autonomous electric city car
Audi has unveiled its AI:ME autonomous electric city car at the Shanghai motor show.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/15/audi-unveils-ai-me-autonomous-electric-city-car
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/15/audi-unveils-ai-me-autonomous-electric-city-car
Volvo S60 given class-leading residual values by Cap HPI
The Volvo S60 T5 R-Design Edition has been given a class-leading residual value forecast by Cap HPI.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/15/volvo-s60-given-class-leading-residual-values-by-cap-hpi
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/15/volvo-s60-given-class-leading-residual-values-by-cap-hpi
Axis implements Assetminder to manage mobile fleet repairs
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/04/15/axis-implements-assetminder-to-manage-mobile-fleet-repairs
Teletrac Navman secures deal with Harvey & Brockless
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/04/15/teletrac-navman-secures-deal-with-harvey-and-brockless
Revised Mercedes-Benz Vito range features Euro 6c diesel engines
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/15/revised-mercedes-benz-vito-range-features-euro-6c-diesel-engines
Support open access to connected car data, says FleetCheck
Fleets should back a new call for open access to connected car data, says fleet software specialist FleetCheck.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/15/support-open-access-to-connected-car-data
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/15/support-open-access-to-connected-car-data
Average used car values rise steadily in March
Average values for fleet and lease, dealer part-exchange and nearly-new vehicles all improved compared to the previous month’s figures, says BCA.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/15/average-used-car-values-rise-steadily-in-march
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/15/average-used-car-values-rise-steadily-in-march
Short-term vehicle leasing 'limits' fleet exposure
Fuelled by no government clarity on company car benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax rates beyond the 2020/21, fleets are increasingly looking for shorter more flexible terms, says Goodwood Corporate Mobility.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/15/flexibility-wanted-by-fleets-leasing-vehicles
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/15/flexibility-wanted-by-fleets-leasing-vehicles
Plug-in electric car registrations up 76% in 2018
Overall ownership of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) increased by almost 30%, with more than 620,000 hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric cars now in use.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/15/plug-in-electric-car-registrations-up-76-in-2018
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/15/plug-in-electric-car-registrations-up-76-in-2018
Fleets warned Easter traffic jams to peak on Good Friday
Traffic data from mobility analytics provider Inrix indicates that jams will peak on Good Friday, with major routes clogging up between 11am and 4.30pm.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/15/fleets-warned-easter-traffic-jams-to-peak-on-good-friday
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/15/fleets-warned-easter-traffic-jams-to-peak-on-good-friday
Friday, 12 April 2019
UK True Fleet sees its lowest March figures since 2014
The UK true fleet market suffered a 9% decline last month, delivering the worst March figures since 2014.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/12/uk-true-fleet-sees-its-lowest-march-figures-since-2014
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/12/uk-true-fleet-sees-its-lowest-march-figures-since-2014
ABI wants salvage loopholes closed to thwart thieves
James Dalton, director of general insurance policy at the ABI, is calling for six loopholes in the salvage system to be addressed.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/12/abi-wants-salvage-loopholes-closed-to-thwart-thieves
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/12/abi-wants-salvage-loopholes-closed-to-thwart-thieves
Fuel Card Services launches My Fleet Hub management portal
Fuel Card Services has launched its online My Fleet Hub portal, offering a range of fleet management services.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/12/fuel-card-services-launches-my-fleet-hub-management-portal
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/12/fuel-card-services-launches-my-fleet-hub-management-portal
Laurence Vaughan named Driving Doctor chairman
Laurence Vaughan has been appointed chairman of the Driving Doctor, developers of the driver behaviour feedback and coaching software platform.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/12/laurence-vaughan-named-driving-doctor-chairman
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/12/laurence-vaughan-named-driving-doctor-chairman
ALD Automotive launches ALDSelect employee car scheme
ALD Automotive has launched ALDSelect – a fully digital all employee car benefit scheme.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/12/ald-automotive-launches-aldselect-employee-car-scheme
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/12/ald-automotive-launches-aldselect-employee-car-scheme
Contract hire provides certainty in uncertain times, says Activa Contracts
Contract hire with maintenance is the only risk-free funding solution in today’s uncertain business and economic times, says Activa Contracts.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/12/contract-hire-provides-certainty-in-uncertain-times-says-activa-contracts
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/12/contract-hire-provides-certainty-in-uncertain-times-says-activa-contracts
How will the Birmingham Clean Air Zone affect you?
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/12/how-will-the-birmingham-clean-air-zone-affect-you
New style roadworks ‘cut disruption’ for drivers
Highways England has changed the way it is working on two motorway upgrades - cutting the length of time the roadworks will be running.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/12/new-style-roadworks-cut-disruption-for-drivers
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/12/new-style-roadworks-cut-disruption-for-drivers
Police to use mobile phone detection warning signs
New mobile phone detection warning signs are being rolled out by Thames Valley and Hampshire police forces.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/12/police-to-use-mobile-phone-detection-warning-signs
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/12/police-to-use-mobile-phone-detection-warning-signs
Nissan X-Trail gets new petrol and diesel engines
Nissan has revised the powertrains in the X-Trail and now offers the SUV with a 1.3-litre petrol and 1.7-litre diesel.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/12/nissan-x-trail-gets-new-petrol-and-diesel-engines
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/12/nissan-x-trail-gets-new-petrol-and-diesel-engines
Thursday, 11 April 2019
FORS issues new tyre maintenance guide to improve fleet safety and reduce emissions
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/04/11/fors-issues-new-tyre-maintenance-guide-to-improve-fleet-safety-and-reduce-emissions
Hyundai Tucson is fastest-selling used car in March, says Indicata report
The Hyundai Tucson was the UK’s fastest-selling used car in March, according to the latest report by Indicata.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/11/hyundai-tucson-is-fastest-selling-used-car-in-march-says-indicata-report
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/11/hyundai-tucson-is-fastest-selling-used-car-in-march-says-indicata-report
Leasys launches Alfa Romeo car sharing scheme U-Go
Leasys is launching U-Go, a new peer-to-peer car sharing scheme that enables its customers to share their car when it’s not in use.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/11/leasys-launches-alfa-romeo-car-sharing-scheme-u-go
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/11/leasys-launches-alfa-romeo-car-sharing-scheme-u-go
Foreign driver licence exchange stats cause concern, says Licence Bureau
It says businesses are at risk of breaching their duty of care obligations after more than 150,000 drivers, who took their driving test outside Britain, obtained a UK licence last year.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/11/foreign-driver-licence-exchange-stats-cause-concern-says-licence-bureau
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/11/foreign-driver-licence-exchange-stats-cause-concern-says-licence-bureau
Seat offers benefit package for fleets and company car drivers
The new scheme aims to offer fleets a wide-range of perks to boost convenience, reduce cost and deliver the highest levels of fleet aftersales service.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/11/seat-offers-benefit-package-for-fleets-and-company-car-drivers
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/11/seat-offers-benefit-package-for-fleets-and-company-car-drivers
GeoTach by Evestel now available on Geotab Marketplace
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/04/10/geotach-by-evestel-now-available-on-geotab-marketplace
Mark Gesty new head of operations at O&H Vehicle Technology
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/10/mark-gesty-new-head-of-operations-at-oandh-vehicle-technology
Bynx mobility management platform updated
Bynx has released version 12.8 of its flagship fleet and mobility management platform, with new functionality and faster features.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/10/bynx-mobility-management-platform-updated
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/10/bynx-mobility-management-platform-updated
Vredestein’s 'safety and performance' wins more blue light fleets
Tyre manufacturer Apollo Vredestein has been selected as tyre supplier of choice by Lowland Rescue and Kent Central Ambulance services.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/10/vredestein-s-safety-and-performance-wins-more-blue-light-fleets
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/10/vredestein-s-safety-and-performance-wins-more-blue-light-fleets
Co-wheels car club joins Oply car sharing network
Independent car share operator, the Co-wheels car club, has become part of the Oply car sharing network which is rapidly expanding across Europe.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/10/co-wheels-car-club-joins-oply-car-sharing-network
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/10/co-wheels-car-club-joins-oply-car-sharing-network
Wednesday, 10 April 2019
Records broken by Ebbon-Dacs’ MoDel
Ebbon-Dacs’ electronic vehicle delivery and collection product, MoDel, handled record numbers of vehicle movements last year, despite uncertainty in the new car market.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/10/records-broken-by-ebbon-dacs-model
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/10/records-broken-by-ebbon-dacs-model
Consultation on new vehicle cyber security rating scheme
The 5Stars consortium has released a consultation paper to seek feedback on a new framework to assess the cybersecurity of vehicles.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/10/consultation-on-new-vehicle-cybersecurity-rating-scheme
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/10/consultation-on-new-vehicle-cybersecurity-rating-scheme
Ubeeqo now available in eight London boroughs
Europcar Mobility Group’s car-sharing brand Ubeeqo has expanded into three new boroughs in London – Southwark, Lambeth and Lewisham.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/10/ubeeqo-now-available-in-eight-london-boroughs
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/10/ubeeqo-now-available-in-eight-london-boroughs
'Smart' options needed for electricity network to cope with EV uptake
Fleet operators running electric vehicles (EVs) should adopt 'smart' options (incentives to change their charging patterns) to help electricity network
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/fleet200-news/2019/04/10/smart-options-needed-to-help-electricity-network-cope-with-ev-uptake
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/fleet200-news/2019/04/10/smart-options-needed-to-help-electricity-network-cope-with-ev-uptake
Ford introduces new keyfob to prevent relay attack theft
Ford has enhanced the keyless entry technology on new Fiesta and Focus models to make them harder to steal.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/10/ford-introduces-new-keyfob-to-prevent-relay-attack-theft
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/10/ford-introduces-new-keyfob-to-prevent-relay-attack-theft
National Salvage rebrands with a focus on fleet needs
National Salvage, which incorporates NSG and NSA, has rebranded as E2E Total Loss Vehicle Management (E2E).
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/10/national-salvage-rebrands-with-a-focus-on-fleet-needs
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/10/national-salvage-rebrands-with-a-focus-on-fleet-needs
UW Home Services orders 200 Mercedes-Benz Vito vans
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2019/04/10/uw-home-services-orders-200-mercedes-benz-vito-vans
DAF expands its construction range
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/04/10/daf-expands-its-construction-range
'Don't ignore 'fantastic' benefits of company cars in rush to offer cash' - Deloitte
Organisations should not rush into offering drivers cash allowances without considering the benefits of a company car, warned Mike Moore, director of Deloitte.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/fleet200-news/2019/04/10/don-t-ignore-fantastic-benefits-of-company-cars-in-rush-to-offer-cash-deloitte
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/fleet200-news/2019/04/10/don-t-ignore-fantastic-benefits-of-company-cars-in-rush-to-offer-cash-deloitte
Range Rover Evoque achieves five-star Euro NCAP safety rating
The new Range Rover Evoque has been awarded the maximum five-star safety rating by Euro NCAP.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/10/range-rover-evoque-achieves-five-star-euro-ncap-safety-rating
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/10/range-rover-evoque-achieves-five-star-euro-ncap-safety-rating
Increase the frequency of fleet valuations, says Cap HPI
Economic uncertainty and tighter controls from the FCA make it essential to undertake more frequent valuations of fleet portfolios, suggests Cap HPI.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/10/increase-the-frequency-of-fleet-valuations-says-cap-hpi
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/10/increase-the-frequency-of-fleet-valuations-says-cap-hpi
ACFO Webinar highlights the importance of Grey Fleet management
The rising trend of employees opting for cash in lieu of a company car, due to a perceived rising tax burden, makes grey fleet management ever-more critical, according to ACFO.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/10/acfo-webinar-highlights-the-importance-of-grey-fleet-management
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/10/acfo-webinar-highlights-the-importance-of-grey-fleet-management
Brexit, WLTP and salary sacrifice - topics challenging fleets today
Brexit chaos, the suitability of FORS, WLTP and salary sacrifice are the diverse range of issues fleet decision-makers are currently concerned with.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/fleet200-news/2019/04/10/brexit-wltp-and-salary-sacrifice-topics-challenging-fleets-today
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/fleet200-news/2019/04/10/brexit-wltp-and-salary-sacrifice-topics-challenging-fleets-today
Roadworks lifted to ease Easter traffic
Hundreds of miles of roadworks will be lifted or completed in time for Easter, Highways England has announced.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/10/roadworks-lifted-to-ease-easter-traffic
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/10/roadworks-lifted-to-ease-easter-traffic
New Iveco Daily revealed
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/10/new-iveco-daily-revealed
Jeep owner receives hero award for rescuing snow-stricken truck
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/04/10/jeep-owner-receives-hero-award-for-rescuing-snow-stricken-truck
Fleet managers share their experiences of running electric cars and vans
Fleets in our Fleet200 Executive Club discussion had varying experiences with electric vehicles, with some not yet having trialled them and others having run them for 10 years.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/fleet200-news/2019/04/09/fleet-managers-share-their-experiences-of-running-electric-cars-and-vans
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/fleet200-news/2019/04/09/fleet-managers-share-their-experiences-of-running-electric-cars-and-vans
Improved telematics reports help Balfour Beatty manage risk
Balfour Beatty has upgraded its telematics reporting procedure, enabling targeted change and driving an “empowered approach” to risk management.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/fleet200-news/2019/04/09/improved-telematics-reports-help-balfour-beatty-manage-risk
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/fleet200-news/2019/04/09/improved-telematics-reports-help-balfour-beatty-manage-risk
Tuesday, 9 April 2019
Instavolt sets company record for electric vehicle chargepoint installation
Instavolt installed 72 electric vehicle rapid chargers in March in the UK – a new company record.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/09/instavolt-sets-company-record-for-electric-vehicle-chargepoint-installation
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/09/instavolt-sets-company-record-for-electric-vehicle-chargepoint-installation
Iveco appoints new heavy business line director for UK and Ireland
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/09/iveco-appoints-new-heavy-business-line-director-for-uk-and-ireland
Go Plant Fleet Services welcomes Graham Hale as new chief executive
Go Plant Fleet Services has welcomed Graham Hale as its new chief executive, as Vaughan McLeod switches to a non-executive position on the Board.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/09/go-plant-fleet-services-welcomes-graham-hale-as-new-chief-executive
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/09/go-plant-fleet-services-welcomes-graham-hale-as-new-chief-executive
Ogilvie Fleet targets next milestone as it celebrates 40 years
Ogilvie Fleet has announced it will “gear up” for further growth as it celebrates 40 years in business, with a target to reach 20,000 lease vehicles.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/09/ogilvie-fleet-targets-next-milestone-as-it-celebrates-40-years
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/09/ogilvie-fleet-targets-next-milestone-as-it-celebrates-40-years
Autoglass secures Eddie Stobart contract
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2019/04/09/autoglass-secures-eddie-stobart-contract
Graham Conway joins Select Car Leasing
Graham Conway has joined Select Car Leasing as head of strategic development, following more than five years at Alphabet GB.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/09/graham-conway-joins-select-car-leasing
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/09/graham-conway-joins-select-car-leasing
Trakm8 telematics cameras help T&K Gallagher cuts incidents by 39%
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/09/trakm8-telematics-cameras-help-tandk-gallagher-cuts-incidents-by-39
Driving a ‘core skill’ for business, says Ford boss
Driving should also be seen as a health and safety responsibility for all organisations, says Andy Barratt in his new role as chairman of IAM RoadSmart
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/09/driving-a-core-skill-for-business-says-ford-boss
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/09/driving-a-core-skill-for-business-says-ford-boss
WLTP leads to increased service costs for diesels
Wholelife costs for new cars are set to increase as manufacturers reduce the service intervals for the latest WLTP-approved diesel models.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/09/wltp-leads-to-increased-service-costs-for-diesels
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/09/wltp-leads-to-increased-service-costs-for-diesels
Gnewt delivers 500,000th ASOS parcel under human portering trial
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/04/09/gnewt-delivers-500-000th-asos-parcel-under-human-portering-trial
£41m Energy Superhub Oxford to" kickstart an electric vehicle revolution"
A £41 million Energy Superhub with the power to charge hundreds of electric vehicles at the same time is to be built in Oxford to help “kickstart an EV revolution”.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/05/41m-energy-superhub-oxford-to-kickstart-an-electric-vehicle-revolution
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/05/41m-energy-superhub-oxford-to-kickstart-an-electric-vehicle-revolution
Volvo launches fleet-friendly front-wheel-drive XC60 D4
Volvo has a new front-wheel-drive diesel version of the XC60, which offers fleet customers lower benefit-in-kind tax.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/09/volvo-launches-fleet-friendly-front-wheel-drive-xc60-d4
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/09/volvo-launches-fleet-friendly-front-wheel-drive-xc60-d4
Monday, 8 April 2019
BMW, Daimler and VW colluded over engine emissions technology, says EC
The European Commission has told BMW, Daimler and VW that, in its preliminary view, that they breached antitrust EU rules over the development of engine emissions technology.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/08/bmw-daimler-and-vw-colluded-over-engine-emissions-technology-says-ec
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/08/bmw-daimler-and-vw-colluded-over-engine-emissions-technology-says-ec
Bywaters takes 30 new Volvo Trucks
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/04/08/bywaters-takes-30-new-volvo-trucks
Microlise releases Driver of the Year 2019 shortlist
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/04/08/microlise-releases-driver-of-the-year-2019-shortlist
Manheim prepares for Marshall five-day mega event
Manheim has revealed a five-day mega event with over 1,000 vehicles from Marshall Motor Group, as dealers look to capitalise on used stock.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/08/manheim-prepares-for-marshall-five-day-mega-event
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/08/manheim-prepares-for-marshall-five-day-mega-event
Brake announces free road safety leadership webinar
To mark the United Nations’ Global Road Safety Week (May 6-12), Brake has announced a free webinar for fleet and road safety professionals on effective leadership.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/08/brake-announces-free-road-safety-leadership-webinar
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/08/brake-announces-free-road-safety-leadership-webinar
Ford identifies future key electric vehicle charge point locations
Ford has developed a smart algorithm to identify the most beneficial places to locate new rapid charging units.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/08/ford-identifies-future-key-electric-vehicle-charge-point-locations
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/08/ford-identifies-future-key-electric-vehicle-charge-point-locations
Fleets pledge to buy 65,000 electric vans as ULEZ goes live
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/08/fleets-pledge-to-buy-65-000-electric-vans-as-ulez-goes-live
FCA Group joins CO2 emissions 'pool' with Tesla to beat EU targets
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has entered into an emissions pooling agreement with Tesla in order to avoid fines for violating new European Union emissions rules.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/08/fca-group-joins-co2-emissions-pool-with-tesla-to-beat-eu-targets
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/08/fca-group-joins-co2-emissions-pool-with-tesla-to-beat-eu-targets
London ULEZ: Non-compliant vehicles fall since T-Charge introduction
The proportion of compliant vehicles entering the ULEZ has increased by more than a third, since the T-charge was introduced in February 2017.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/08/london-ulez-non-compliant-vehicles-fall-since-t-charge-introduction
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/08/london-ulez-non-compliant-vehicles-fall-since-t-charge-introduction
Company car drivers left out of pocket by AFR changes, says TMC
The vast majority of company car drivers are making a loss on fuel costs after advisory fuel rates were reduced last month, TMC has found.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/08/company-car-drivers-left-out-of-pocket-by-afr-changes-says-tmc
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/08/company-car-drivers-left-out-of-pocket-by-afr-changes-says-tmc
VW Group secures 10-year lithium supply deal for future EVs
Volkswagen Group has agreed a 10-year lithium supply deal with Chinese manufacturer Ganfeng Lithium Co.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/08/vw-group-secures-10-year-lithium-supply-deal-for-future-evs
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/08/vw-group-secures-10-year-lithium-supply-deal-for-future-evs
RAC wins five-year deal with Groupe PSA
RAC’s patrols will support drivers of Peugeot, Citroën, Vauxhall and DS cars and vans, including fleet customers driving in the UK and Europe.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/08/rac-wins-five-year-deal-with-groupe-psa-1
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/08/rac-wins-five-year-deal-with-groupe-psa-1
New trailer gives RAC patrols all-wheels-up recovery capability
The RAC has developed and launched a new type of trailer that provides flatbed recovery capability to its breakdown patrol vans.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/08/new-trailer-gives-rac-patrols-all-wheels-up-recovery-capability
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/08/new-trailer-gives-rac-patrols-all-wheels-up-recovery-capability
Regional variation in drivers detected for speeding
A disparity in the number of drivers detected for speeding offences suggests a postcode lottery, according to Home Office figures.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/08/regional-variation-in-drivers-detected-for-speeding
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/08/regional-variation-in-drivers-detected-for-speeding
Seat Tarraco: prices, specs and CO2 emissions
The seven-seater Seat Tarraco, which sits above Arona and Ateca, is available now priced from £28,320.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/12/10/seat-tarraco-prices-specs-and-co2-emissions
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/12/10/seat-tarraco-prices-specs-and-co2-emissions
Friday, 5 April 2019
Verizon Connect provides factory-fit telematics for Iveco
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/05/verizon-connect-provides-factory-fit-telematics-for-iveco
Simplytrak welcomes new MD as Andrew Johnson takes ‘step back’
Simplytrak has announced the appointment of Ian Wood as managing director as founder Andrew Johnson takes a step back.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/05/simplytrak-welcomes-new-md-as-andrew-johnson-takes-step-back
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/05/simplytrak-welcomes-new-md-as-andrew-johnson-takes-step-back
Incident reporting loophole downplays driving risk
A loophole in road incident reporting measures significantly downplays the risks associated with driving for work, according to Licence Bureau.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/05/incident-reporting-loophole-downplays-driving-risk
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/05/incident-reporting-loophole-downplays-driving-risk
Auto Windscreens’ Helen Keenan one of top 40 ‘Women of Influence’
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/05/auto-windscreens-helen-keenan-one-of-top-40-women-of-influence
Arthur Marsh Insurance to offer Camera Telematics solutions
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/04/05/camera-telematics-selected-as-preferred-supplier-by-arthur-marsh-insurance
City Corporation plans fully electric refuse fleet with Veolia
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/04/05/city-corporation-plans-fully-electric-refuse-fleet-with-veolia
Peugeot to supply Ecolab with new fleet vehicles
Peugeot has supplied Ecolab with a fleet of new vans and cars to service its expanding business in the UK and Ireland.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/05/peugeot-to-supply-ecolab-with-new-fleet-vehicles
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/05/peugeot-to-supply-ecolab-with-new-fleet-vehicles
Enterprise Car Club launches service in Hartlepool
Enterprise has expanded its 24/7 car club service into Hartlepool.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/05/enterprise-car-club-launches-service-in-hartlepool
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/05/enterprise-car-club-launches-service-in-hartlepool
EEA figures confirm CO2 emissions increase
Average CO2 emissions from new cars were 118.5g/km in 2017, an increase of 0.4% compared to 2016.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/04/05/eea-figures-confirm-co2-emissions-increase
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/04/05/eea-figures-confirm-co2-emissions-increase
Revised SsangYong Tivoli range priced from £14,495
SsangYong has revised the Tivoli and Tivoli XLV range, adding new Euro 6c petrol and diesel engines.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/05/revised-ssangyong-tivoli-range-priced-from-14-495
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/05/revised-ssangyong-tivoli-range-priced-from-14-495
London ULEZ: Euro 6 ‘wrong standard’ for diesel access
Allow Independent Road-testing says the huge variation in Euro 6 diesels make it a poor proxy for urban emissions, as many early models emit way in excess of accepted limits.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/04/05/london-ulez-euro-6-wrong-standard-for-diesel-access
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/04/05/london-ulez-euro-6-wrong-standard-for-diesel-access
Steve Catlin named new head of sales for Audi UK
Audi UK has appointed the former head of sales at Seat, Steve Catlin, as its new head of sales to succeed Peter Brookes when he leaves the Volkswagen Group at the end of June.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/05/steve-catlin-named-new-head-of-sales-for-audi-uk
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/05/steve-catlin-named-new-head-of-sales-for-audi-uk
Thursday, 4 April 2019
Record new van demand driven by plate change offers
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/04/record-new-van-demand-driven-by-plate-change-offers
ARI UK managing director Keith Allen to retire
ARI has announced Keith Allen will be retiring from his position as UK managing director at the end of 2019, but will continue in an advisory role until the end of 2021.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/04/ari-uk-managing-director-keith-allen-to-retire
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/04/ari-uk-managing-director-keith-allen-to-retire
London businesses invited to Europcar ULEZ clinic to ease uncertainty
Europcar Mobility Group UK has announced a ULEZ Clinic on April 8, as research revealed a quarter of businesses still hadn’t made plans.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/04/london-businesses-invited-to-europcar-ulez-clinic-to-ease-uncertainty
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/04/london-businesses-invited-to-europcar-ulez-clinic-to-ease-uncertainty
Radius boosts telematics division with new acquisition
Radius Payment Solutions has announced the acquisition of Plant-i, a provider of tracking and telemetry solutions to the plant and construction sectors.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/04/radius-boosts-telematics-division-with-new-acquisition
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/04/radius-boosts-telematics-division-with-new-acquisition
BCA improves functionality of Buyer app
BCA has updated its Buyer app with improved search functions and picture viewing capabilities.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/04/bca-improves-functionality-of-buyer-app
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/04/bca-improves-functionality-of-buyer-app
Brexit ‘threatens’ £62bn self-driving car potential
The UK’s departure from the EU must be orderly, with a deal that supports both the industry and technological collaboration, especially in data, says the SMMT.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/04/brexit-threatens-62bn-self-driving-car-potential
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/04/brexit-threatens-62bn-self-driving-car-potential
Fleet and business registrations down and diesel decline continues
UK new car registrations declined by 3.4% last month, with fleet and business registrations falling by 3.9%, as political and economic uncertainty and continuing confusion over diesel affected demand.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/04/fleet-and-business-registrations-down-and-diesel-decline-continues
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/04/fleet-and-business-registrations-down-and-diesel-decline-continues
New battery makes a 1,000km electric vehicle a reality, claims Innolith
Innolith has announced it is developing the world’s first 1,000Wh/kg rechargeable battery which will make a 1,000km electric vehicle a reality.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/04/new-battery-brings-1-000km-electric-vehicle-into-range-claims-innolith
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/04/new-battery-brings-1-000km-electric-vehicle-into-range-claims-innolith
Hyundai i30 Fastback N Line range to start from £20,270
Hyundai’s i30 Fastback N Line went on sale today, with P11D prices starting from £20,270.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/04/hyundai-i30-fastback-n-line-range-to-start-from-20-270
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/04/hyundai-i30-fastback-n-line-range-to-start-from-20-270
DAF Trucks launches technician recruitment drive
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/04/daf-trucks-launches-technician-recruitment-drive
Insurtech Zego partners with WeFlex for fleet insurance
Insurtech Zego has partnered with WeFlex to provide its 700-strong fleet with an insurance policy, driven by real-time data.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/04/insurtech-zego-partners-with-weflex-for-fleet-insurance
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/04/insurtech-zego-partners-with-weflex-for-fleet-insurance
Used diesel car prices increase in Q1, reports Autorola
Used diesel car prices increased again in Q1 2019 to £13,226, the highest level since it launched its quarterly used car prices report in 2015.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/04/used-diesel-car-prices-increase-in-q1-reports-autorola
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/04/used-diesel-car-prices-increase-in-q1-reports-autorola
Easter holiday traffic warning as schools break up
The RAC is warning motorists to prepare for possible congestion as millions of families take to the road for the Easter break at the end of this week.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/04/easter-holiday-traffic-warning-as-schools-break-up
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/04/easter-holiday-traffic-warning-as-schools-break-up
Ionity plans 50 350kWh EV charging stations in UK by 2020
Ionity will open its first UK station next month on the M20 near Maidstone, marking the first step of a planned network of 50 over the next 18 months.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/04/04/ionity-plans-50-350kwh-ev-charging-stations-in-uk-by-2020
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/04/04/ionity-plans-50-350kwh-ev-charging-stations-in-uk-by-2020
Ford to launch tailored SMR plans for vans
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/04/ford-to-launch-tailored-smr-plans-for-vans
Ford reveals eight EV models for 2019
Ford has outlined an EV strategy that encompasses mild hybrid, self-charging hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric solutions across its cars and vans.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/04/ford-reveals-eight-ev-models-for-2019
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/04/ford-reveals-eight-ev-models-for-2019
Wembley Stadium to host ICFM 2019 Conference
The 2019 ICFM Annual Members’ Conference, entitled ‘Fleet resilience - Managing Uncertainty in the Current Climate’, will be held on May 21, at Wembley Stadium.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/04/wembley-stadium-to-host-icfm-2019-conference
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/04/wembley-stadium-to-host-icfm-2019-conference
ACFO chairman John Pryor to stand down
Long-serving ACFO director and chairman, John Pryor, will officially stand down from the ACFO board at the 2019 AGM, which will be held on June 12.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/04/acfo-chairman-john-pryor-to-stand-down
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/04/acfo-chairman-john-pryor-to-stand-down
Wednesday, 3 April 2019
Northern Ambulance Alliance procures Civica’s Tranman software
The Northern Ambulance Association has agreed a five-year contract for Civica’s fleet management software, Tranman.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/03/northern-ambulance-alliance-procures-civica-s-tranman-software
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/03/northern-ambulance-alliance-procures-civica-s-tranman-software
Ford unveils plug-in hybrid Tourneo Custom people carrier
Ford has unveiled its Tourneo Custom Plug-in Hybrid people mover, which is able to travel 31 miles on electric power alone.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/03/ford-unveils-plug-in-hybrid-tourneo-custom-people-carrier
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/03/ford-unveils-plug-in-hybrid-tourneo-custom-people-carrier
Ford to offer mild-, plug-in and full hybrid versions of new Kuga SUV
Ford’s new Kuga SUV will be available in mild, plug-in and hybrid variants when it arrives in December.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/03/ford-to-offer-mild-plug-in-and-hybrid-versions-of-new-kuga-suv
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/03/ford-to-offer-mild-plug-in-and-hybrid-versions-of-new-kuga-suv
Waze to route non-compliant vehicles around ULEZ
Traffic and navigation app Waze will support smart routing at the launch of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) on April 8.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/04/03/waze-to-route-non-compliant-vehicles-around-ulez
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/04/03/waze-to-route-non-compliant-vehicles-around-ulez
Pavement parking inquiry launched by Transport Committee
The Transport Committee has launched an inquiry to explore the problems of pavement parking in England and consider possible solutions.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/03/pavement-parking-inquiry-launched-by-transport-committee
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/03/pavement-parking-inquiry-launched-by-transport-committee
Diesel pump price could fall by 3p a litre
The price of diesel should fall by around 3p a litre in the next fortnight, whereas petrol looks set to rise further.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/03/diesel-pump-price-could-fall-by-3p-per-litre
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/03/diesel-pump-price-could-fall-by-3p-per-litre
Tuesday, 2 April 2019
New electric moped hire scheme for Deliveroo
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/04/02/new-electric-moped-hire-scheme-for-deliveroo
Lack of infrastructure holding back cleaner trucks
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/04/02/lack-of-infrastructure-holding-back-cleaner-trucks
Stannah cuts vehicle maintenance costs by £280,000
Fleet Service GB has helped deliver fleet maintenance costs of almost £280,000 across the car and van fleet, despite a 19% increase in fleet vehicles.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/02/stannah-cuts-vehicle-maintenance-costs-by-280-000
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/02/stannah-cuts-vehicle-maintenance-costs-by-280-000
Factor in total cost of disposal to avoid end of life costs
Adesa UK is urging leasing companies and fleet operators to factor in disposal costs before committing vehicles to remarketing.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/02/factor-in-total-cost-of-disposal-to-avoid-end-of-life-costs
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/02/factor-in-total-cost-of-disposal-to-avoid-end-of-life-costs
Stephen Sklaroff to leave the FLA as director general
Stephen Sklaroff, the director general of the Finance and Leasing Association (FLA), has decided to leave the FLA later this year, after 12 years in the post.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/02/stephen-sklaroff-to-leave-the-fla-as-director-general
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/02/stephen-sklaroff-to-leave-the-fla-as-director-general
Bridgestone completes acquisition of TomTom Telematics
Bridgestone Europe has completed the acquisition of TomTom Telematics for €910 million after passing the relevant regulatory stages and receiving full approval from TomTom’s shareholders.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/02/bridgestone-completes-acquisition-of-tomtom-telematics
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/02/bridgestone-completes-acquisition-of-tomtom-telematics
Brexit leaves fleets to tackle ‘forest of fires’, says ACFO
Fleet operators are tackling a “forest of fires” thanks, in part, to the Government being unable to set the agenda because of Brexit, says ACFO chairman John Pryor.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/02/brexit-leaves-fleets-to-tackle-forest-of-fires-says-acfo
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/02/brexit-leaves-fleets-to-tackle-forest-of-fires-says-acfo
Blakedale introduces crash cushion to the UK
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/04/02/blakedale-introduces-crash-cushion-to-the-uk
Concern over battery availability for electric vehicles
Longer-range electric vehicles and more hybrid models are expected to transform the company car parc, but carmakers may struggle to meet the growing demand.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/02/concern-over-battery-availability-for-electric-vehicles
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/02/concern-over-battery-availability-for-electric-vehicles
Businesses ‘not prepared’ for London ULEZ
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/02/businesses-not-prepared-for-london-ulez
Poor seat adjustment leaves van drivers with back pain
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/02/poor-seat-adjustment-leaves-van-drivers-with-back-pain
Van downtime costing business £2.4bn
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/02/van-downtime-costing-business-24bn
Continental talks truck safety at CLOCS Conference
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/04/02/continental-talks-truck-safety-at-clocs-conference
Van Excellence Driver of the Year search begins
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/02/van-excellence-driver-of-the-year-search-begins
Monday, 1 April 2019
Watch the video highlights of the 2019 Fleet News Awards
Watch video highlights of the 2019 Fleet News Awards attended by more than 1,300 people to celebrate the finalists, winners and highly commended entrants.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/04/01/watch-the-video-highlights-of-the-2019-fleet-news-awards
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/04/01/watch-the-video-highlights-of-the-2019-fleet-news-awards
Dacia announces new limited edition Techroad trim level
Dacia has launched a new top-of-the-range Techroad trim level, which now available to order with deliveries from April.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/01/dacia-announces-new-limited-edition-techroad-trim-level
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/01/dacia-announces-new-limited-edition-techroad-trim-level
Swansway Crewe named Seat Fleet Dealer of the Year
Seat UK has named Swansway Crewe Seat Fleet Dealer of the Year, thanks to the quality of it service delivery to fleets, resulting in strong customer satisfaction and sales growth of 38% in 2018.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/01/swansway-crewe-named-seat-fleet-dealer-of-the-year
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/01/swansway-crewe-named-seat-fleet-dealer-of-the-year
£2m eCargo bike grant fund now available
The eCargo Bike Grant Find is now live, with £2 million available for businesses looking for a last mile delivery solution.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/01/2m-ecargo-bike-grant-fund-now-available
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/01/2m-ecargo-bike-grant-fund-now-available
Lightfoot aims to cut emissions with Breathe Exeter initiative
Lightfoot is to launch an initiative aimed at removing the equivalent of 1,000 cars’ worth of emissions from Exeter’s air by the end of the year.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/01/lightfoot-aims-to-cut-emissions-with-breathe-exeter-initiative
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/01/lightfoot-aims-to-cut-emissions-with-breathe-exeter-initiative
Imminent London ULEZ prompts renewed calls for Government help
With just a matter of days to go before the launch of London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone, the fleet industry has again called for more support to help businesses comply with clean air zones.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/01/imminent-london-ulez-prompts-renewed-calls-for-government-help
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/01/imminent-london-ulez-prompts-renewed-calls-for-government-help
Government announces £201m road repair fund
Transport secretary Chris Grayling announces extra £50m for councils for potholes and flood resilience as well as £151m to reward best practice.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/01/government-announces-201m-road-repair-fund
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/01/government-announces-201m-road-repair-fund
VW launches subscription service with Drover
Volkswagen is piloting a new subscription service in the UK with Drover, called On-demand.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/01/vw-launches-subscription-service-with-drover
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/01/vw-launches-subscription-service-with-drover
Orbital Fasteners installs Camera Telematics Street Angel system
Orbital Fasteners has installed Camera Telematics Street Angel vehicle camera across its fleet to protect its drivers from insurance fraud.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/01/orbital-fasteners-installs-camera-telematics-street-angel-system
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/01/orbital-fasteners-installs-camera-telematics-street-angel-system
Cash-takers put sustainability agenda at risk for employers
Employees in increasing numbers are opting to take cash in lieu of a company car amid year-on-year rises in company car tax, risking the Government’s green agenda.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/01/cash-takers-risk-road-to-zero-strategy
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/01/cash-takers-risk-road-to-zero-strategy
Friday, 29 March 2019
Drivers to be offered mobility credits to give up cars in Coventry trial
Drivers in the West Midlands could earn up to £3,000 a year to stop using their cars under government-funded plans to cut congestion and air pollution.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/29/drivers-to-be-offered-mobility-credits-to-give-up-cars-in-coventry-trial
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/29/drivers-to-be-offered-mobility-credits-to-give-up-cars-in-coventry-trial
Kristian Elvefors to replace Jon Wakefield as Volvo Cars UK MD
Volvo Car UK has announced Kristian Elvefors as its new managing director after incumbent Jon Wakefield accepted the role of MD at Volvo Sweden.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/29/kristian-elvefors-to-replace-jon-wakefield-as-volvo-cars-uk-md
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/29/kristian-elvefors-to-replace-jon-wakefield-as-volvo-cars-uk-md
Arval installs 50 electric vehicle rapid chargers at head office
Leasing company Arval is to open an electric vehicle charging site at its Swindon head office for use by its employees and other businesses in the same building.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/29/arval-installs-50-electric-vehicle-rapid-chargers-at-swindon-head-office
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/29/arval-installs-50-electric-vehicle-rapid-chargers-at-swindon-head-office
£28 million funding package to tackle congestion in West Midlands
West Midlands Combined Authority has approved funding for a £28 million package to tackle congestion.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/29/28-million-funding-package-to-tackle-congestion-in-west-midlands
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/29/28-million-funding-package-to-tackle-congestion-in-west-midlands
Alfen launches Eve Single S-line smart electric charger
Smart grid manufacturer Alfen has launched Eve Single S-line smart electric vehicle charger for domestic customers.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/29/alfen-launches-eve-single-s-line-smart-electric-charger
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/29/alfen-launches-eve-single-s-line-smart-electric-charger
Crashed EVs ‘take longer to recover’
Extra safety requirements for high-voltage systems complicate electric vehicle collection
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/29/crashed-evs-take-longer-to-recover
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/29/crashed-evs-take-longer-to-recover
Driver support for self-driving vehicles triples, finds Close Brothers
The proportion of UK motorists who said they liked the idea of self-driving cars has tripled in the past 12 months, according to research by Close Brothers Motor Finance.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/29/driver-support-for-self-driving-vehicles-triples-finds-close-brothers
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/29/driver-support-for-self-driving-vehicles-triples-finds-close-brothers
BIK/VED uncertainty not resolved by the Spring Statement
Chancellor says response will be made ‘in the coming months’, leaving fleets in limbo
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/29/bik/ved-uncertainty-not-resolved-by-the-spring-statement
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/29/bik/ved-uncertainty-not-resolved-by-the-spring-statement
Thursday, 28 March 2019
Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK to buy SHB Hire
Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK has signed a deal to acquire SHB Hire, which will make it one of the largest commercial vehicle rental fleets in the country.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/28/enterprise-rent-a-car-uk-to-buy-shb-hire
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/28/enterprise-rent-a-car-uk-to-buy-shb-hire
Nextbike to put 5,000 bikes into West Midlands for business use
A new bike share scheme is being launched in the West Midlands, targeting business users.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/28/nextbike-to-put-5-000-bikes-into-west-midlands-for-business-use
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/28/nextbike-to-put-5-000-bikes-into-west-midlands-for-business-use
Morrisons supports EV adoption with GeniePoint rapid chargers
Morrisons will become the latest supermarket chain to promote the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) with a charge point specialist set to drive the installation of infrastructure at its UK stores.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/28/morrisons-supports-ev-adoption-with-geniepoint-rapid-chargers
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/28/morrisons-supports-ev-adoption-with-geniepoint-rapid-chargers
Groupe Renault begins first large-scale EV V2G pilot scheme
Groupe Renault has begun the first large-scale pilot schemes in alternating-current, vehicle-to-grid charging in electric vehicles. The schemes will be run in the Netherlands and Portugal.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/connected-fleet/2019/03/28/groupe-renault-begins-first-large-scale-v2g-pilot-scheme
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/connected-fleet/2019/03/28/groupe-renault-begins-first-large-scale-v2g-pilot-scheme
Manheim and BCA secure dealer remarketing deals
Halliwell Jones has agreed a new two year deal with BCA, while Manheim has renewed its long-standing partnership with Group 1 Automotive until the end of 2019.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/28/manheim-and-bca-secure-remarketing-deals-with-two-dealers
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/28/manheim-and-bca-secure-remarketing-deals-with-two-dealers
Daimler and Zhejiang sign joint venture for Smart ownership
Daimler has signed a 50-50 joint venture with Chinese-based Zhejiang Geely Holding Group for the ownership and development of its small car Smart business.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/28/daimler-and-zhejiang-sign-joint-venture-for-smart-ownership
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/28/daimler-and-zhejiang-sign-joint-venture-for-smart-ownership
Gridserve to build 100 solar-powered electric vehicle forecourts
UK-based solar energy business Gridserve has announced plans to build a nationwide network of 100 electric vehicle forecourts which will provide low-cost charging facilities powered by solar energy.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/28/gridserve-to-build-100-solar-powered-electric-vehicle-forecourts
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/28/gridserve-to-build-100-solar-powered-electric-vehicle-forecourts
Watch: Dramatic dashcam footage shows dangers of driving too close
New footage released by Highways England shows the dangers of driving too close as motorists are urged to #staysafestayback while travelling on England’s motorway network.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/27/watch-dramatic-dashcam-footage-shows-dangers-of-driving-too-close
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/27/watch-dramatic-dashcam-footage-shows-dangers-of-driving-too-close
Fix Auto Dagenham recognised at Volvo Cars High Achiever Awards
Fix Auto Dagenham has been named Best Newcomer by Volvo Car UK at the company’s Annual High Achiever Awards Ceremony, last week.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/26/fix-auto-dagenham-recognised-at-volvo-cars-high-achiever-awards
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/26/fix-auto-dagenham-recognised-at-volvo-cars-high-achiever-awards
Porsche Macan security rating upgraded to Superior
Thatcham Research updates security rating after new information around the specification of a motion sensor function on the key fob is provided by Porsche Cars (GB).
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/26/porsche-macan-security-rating-upgraded-to-superior
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/26/porsche-macan-security-rating-upgraded-to-superior
Daniel Holbein named new head of van at MAN Truck and Bus UK
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/27/daniel-holbein-named-new-head-of-van-at-man-truck-and-bus-uk
RoSPA calls for permanent British Summer Time
RoSPA is calling for an end to the twice-yearly clock change that extends daylight hours in the summer, but reduces usable daylight hours in winter evenings.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/27/rospa-calls-for-permanent-british-summer-time
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/27/rospa-calls-for-permanent-british-summer-time
Fleets should focus on more diverse fuel mix, says Arval
Fleets need to ensure that they keep on top of petrol and diesel management basics as the industry turns to a more diverse fuel mix, says Arval.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/27/fleets-should-focus-on-more-diverse-fuel-mix-says-arval
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/27/fleets-should-focus-on-more-diverse-fuel-mix-says-arval
Wednesday, 27 March 2019
WLTP confusion sees corporates turn to rental for van supply
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/27/wltp-confusion-sees-corporates-turn-to-rental-for-van-supply
Ogilvie Fleet celebrates winning prestigious Fleet News Award
Ogilvie Fleet is celebrating after being named leasing company of the year (up to 20,000 vehicles) in the annual Fleet News Awards.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/27/ogilvie-fleet-celebrates-winning-prestigious-fleet-news-award
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/27/ogilvie-fleet-celebrates-winning-prestigious-fleet-news-award
Brexit and ULEZ unsettle UK used LCV market, says Shoreham Vehicle Auctions
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/03/27/brexit-and-ulez-unsettle-uk-used-lcv-market-says-shoreham-vehicle-auctions
Licence Check upgrades Davis solution
Licence Check has announced new upgrades for its driver and vehicle information solution brand, Davis including accident recording, enhanced licence checking and improved security.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/27/licence-check-upgrades-davis-solution
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/27/licence-check-upgrades-davis-solution
Pendragon conviction for ‘misleading’ used car advert is overturned
Pendragon has successfully won its appeal against a £134,000 fine for advertising an ex-rental car as having “one previous owner”.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/27/pendragon-conviction-for-misleading-used-car-advert-is-overturned
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/27/pendragon-conviction-for-misleading-used-car-advert-is-overturned
New vehicle safety legislation moves a step closer
A range of new vehicle safety features, to be fitted as standard on all new cars, vans, lorries and buses sold in Europe from 2022, moved a step closer after a provisional EU deal was reached in Strasbourg.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/26/new-vehicle-safety-legislation-passes-latest-hurdle
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/26/new-vehicle-safety-legislation-passes-latest-hurdle
Wilson James adds electric vehicle to London fleet
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/26/wilson-james-adds-electric-vehicle-to-london-fleet
Michael Vaughan motivates Activa Contracts’ employees
Former Ashes-winning England cricket captain Michael Vaughan has used his ‘one team’ motivational talk to inspire Activa Contracts’ employees.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/26/michael-vaughan-motivates-activa-contracts-employees
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/26/michael-vaughan-motivates-activa-contracts-employees
Venson urges fleets to review tyre management policies
Almost half (45%) of drivers do not conduct regular pressure checks of their tyres, according to a Venson Automotive Solutions survey.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/26/venson-urges-fleets-to-review-tyre-management-policies
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/26/venson-urges-fleets-to-review-tyre-management-policies
New Mercedes-Benz Vans offices ‘reflect mobility offering’
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/26/w-mercedes-benz-vans-offices-reflect-mobility-offering
Tesla Model 3 Europe’s ‘best-selling’ pure electric vehicle
The Tesla Model 3 led the BEV and premium mid-size saloon rankings, according to analysis from Jato Dynamics.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/26/tesla-model-3-europe-s-best-selling-pure-electric-vehicle
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/26/tesla-model-3-europe-s-best-selling-pure-electric-vehicle
Tuesday, 26 March 2019
Coca-Cola fails to overturn company car tax ruling
An appeal, which was dismissed by an upper tax tribunal, still leaves fleets in the dark over when a company car is a van, says accountancy firm RSM.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2019/03/26/coca-cola-fails-to-overturn-company-car-tax-ruling
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2019/03/26/coca-cola-fails-to-overturn-company-car-tax-ruling
FTA wants drivers’ hours penalties to pay for road safety
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/26/fta-wants-drivers-hours-penalties-to-pay-for-road-safety
Highland Council cuts travel costs by a third
Highland Council has revealed significant savings by adopting a new business travel strategy, with the introduction of 35 Enterprise Car Club vehicles.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/26/highland-council-cuts-travel-costs-by-a-third
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/26/highland-council-cuts-travel-costs-by-a-third
Raft of senior appointments at City Auction Group
City Auction Group has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of three new directors, a new chairman and chief executive.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/26/raft-of-senior-appointments-at-city-auction-group
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/26/raft-of-senior-appointments-at-city-auction-group
BVRLA launches Car and Van Rental in the UK report
The vehicle rental industry’s essential role in supporting the UK economy has been set out in a new report from the BVRLA.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/03/26/bvrla-launches-car-and-van-rental-in-the-uk-report
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/03/26/bvrla-launches-car-and-van-rental-in-the-uk-report
Live Chat from Volvo gives access to fleet experts
Volvo Car UK has launched Live Chat, giving instant digital access to Volvo’s fleet experts.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/26/live-chat-from-volvo-gives-access-to-fleet-experts
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/26/live-chat-from-volvo-gives-access-to-fleet-experts
New Generation of Ford electric vehicles to include Fiesta and Focus EcoBoost Hybrid
Ford Fiesta and Focus EcoBoost Hybrid models will be unveiled as part of a new line-up of Ford hybrid and all-electric cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/26/new-generation-of-ford-electric-vehicles-to-include-fiesta-and-focus-ecoboost-hybrid
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/26/new-generation-of-ford-electric-vehicles-to-include-fiesta-and-focus-ecoboost-hybrid
Brexit: Business as usual for vehicle sales and maintenance, says Fleet Assist
The fleet industry and garage network faces no shake-up in competition law governing vehicle distribution and maintenance as a result of Brexit, according to Fleet Assist.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/26/brexit-business-as-usual-for-vehicle-sales-and-maintenance-says-fleet-assist
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/26/brexit-business-as-usual-for-vehicle-sales-and-maintenance-says-fleet-assist
New senior roles for Wiseman and Harris at Aston Barclay
Aston Barclay has announced two senior appointments to head up its new digital solutions business which is based in the group’s new mega auction centre in Wakefield.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/26/new-senior-roles-for-wiseman-and-harris-at-aston-barclay
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/26/new-senior-roles-for-wiseman-and-harris-at-aston-barclay
Co-op launches new online delivery service with e-cargobikes.com
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/26/co-op-launches-new-online-delivery-service-with-e-cargobikescom
Use fuel duty to pay for pothole repairs, say motoring groups
Local authorities are filling a pothole every 17 seconds, but still paid out £6.9m in pothole compensation claims, according to this year’s ALARM survey.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/26/calls-for-fuel-duty-to-pay-for-pothole-repairs
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/26/calls-for-fuel-duty-to-pay-for-pothole-repairs
Monday, 25 March 2019
Maintaining flexibility key to mobility strategies, says FleetCheck
Maintaining the flexibility of business transport will be the key challenge facing fleets as future mobility strategies start to take effect, says FleetCheck.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/25/maintaining-flexibility-key-to-mobility-strategies-says-fleetcheck
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/25/maintaining-flexibility-key-to-mobility-strategies-says-fleetcheck
Anglian Water introduces new electric vans to fleet
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/03/25/anglian-water-introduces-new-electric-vans-to-fleet
Land Rover to supply 70 Discovery vehicles to Highways England
Land Rover has handed over the first of a new fleet of Discovery vehicles to Highways England.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/25/land-rover-to-supply-70-discovery-vehicles-to-highways-england
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/25/land-rover-to-supply-70-discovery-vehicles-to-highways-england
BCA’s first ULEZ sale demonstrates growing Euro 6 demand
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/03/25/bca-s-first-ulez-sale-demonstrates-growing-euro-6-demand
Wilson James electrifies its London fleet
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/03/25/wilson-james-electrifies-its-london-fleet
James Shaw and Son implements Teletrac Navman’s telematics solution
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/03/25/james-shaw-and-son-implements-teletrac-navman-s-telematics-solution
Ebbon-Dacs upgrades Leaselink e-procurement platform
Ebbon-Dacs has launched upgrades to its Leaselink e-procurement platform to streamline the latest releases, improve reporting and increase transparency.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/25/ebbon-dacs-upgrades-leaselink-e-procurement-platform
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/25/ebbon-dacs-upgrades-leaselink-e-procurement-platform
DAF LF Sweeper now available with 12-speed AS Tronic gearbox
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/03/25/daf-lf-sweeper-now-available-with-12-speed-as-tronic-gearbox
World of Books reduces mileage using Paragon routing software
Used book retailer World of Books has saved more than 27,000 transport miles in a year, using Paragon’s routing software.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/25/world-of-books-reduces-mileage-using-paragon-routing-software
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/25/world-of-books-reduces-mileage-using-paragon-routing-software
Friday, 22 March 2019
Thatcham highlights cars with keyless entry weaknesses
Thatcham Research has revealed which cars do not offer adequate protection against theft from keyless entry manipulation.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/22/thatcham-highlights-cars-with-keyless-entry-weaknesses
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/22/thatcham-highlights-cars-with-keyless-entry-weaknesses
Stewart Lightbody wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Fleet Manager of the Year
Stewart Lightbody wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Fleet Manager of the Year
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/anglian-water-Stewart--lightbody-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-fleet-manager-of-the-year
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/anglian-water-Stewart--lightbody-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-fleet-manager-of-the-year
ClientEarth lawyers issue legal risk warning over council air pollution inaction
ClientEarth has written to 38 local authorities in England and Wales warning of the legal risk of inaction on air pollution
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/22/clientearth-lawyers-issue-legal-risk-warning-over-council-air-pollution-inaction
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/22/clientearth-lawyers-issue-legal-risk-warning-over-council-air-pollution-inaction
Volvo to introduce in-car cameras for intervention against intoxication and distraction
Future Volvo models will watch their driver through cameras to look for signs of intoxication or distraction.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/22/volvo-to-introduce-in-car-cameras-for-intervention-against-intoxication-and-distraction
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/22/volvo-to-introduce-in-car-cameras-for-intervention-against-intoxication-and-distraction
Volvo Trucks estimates 7% fuel saving with FH I-Save solution
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/03/22/volvo-trucks-estimates-7-fuel-saving-with-fh-i-save-solution
ADLV broadens fleet training to attract new members
The ADLV (Association for Driving Licence Verification & Vehicles) has broadened its remit to include driver insurance, training accreditation and more.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/22/adlv-broadens-fleet-training-to-attract-new-members
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/22/adlv-broadens-fleet-training-to-attract-new-members
Average fleet and lease values up 7%, according to BCA Pulse
Fleet and lease values averaged £11,522 at BCA in February 2019, a modest increase of £69 over January, but a significant £730 (6.7%) uplift compared to a year ago.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/22/average-fleet-and-lease-values-up-7-according-to-bca-pulse
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/22/average-fleet-and-lease-values-up-7-according-to-bca-pulse
Northern Ambulance Alliance saves £1m through joint procurement of fleet management system
The Northern Ambulance Alliance (NAA) has undertaken a joint procurement to replace its existing fleet management systems with a new, fit for purpose, system that will support fleet managers to reduce vehicle costs through more efficient data capture and analysis.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/22/northern-ambulance-alliance-saves-1m-through-joint-procurement-of-fleet-management-system
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/22/northern-ambulance-alliance-saves-1m-through-joint-procurement-of-fleet-management-system
New rapid charging hub for EVs opens in Milton Keynes
Operating a fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) in Milton Keynes has become a lot easier following the introduction of a new rapid charging hub that has opened in the town.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/22/new-rapid-charging-hub-for-evs-opens-in-milton-keynes
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/22/new-rapid-charging-hub-for-evs-opens-in-milton-keynes
Thursday, 21 March 2019
Hyundai Nexo available to order for £65,995
Hyundai has started taking orders for the hydrogen-powered Nexo, which is priced from £65,995 (including the £3,500 plug-in grant).
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/21/hyundai-nexo-available-to-order-for-65-995
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/21/hyundai-nexo-available-to-order-for-65-995
Mercedes GLC Coupe facelift introduces RDE2 engines
Mercedes has revealed the facelifted GLC Coupe which introduces a range of new engines and some styling tweaks.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/21/mercedes-glc-coupe-facelift-introduces-rde2-engines
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/21/mercedes-glc-coupe-facelift-introduces-rde2-engines
A fifth of driver vacancies unfilled, says IRU
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/20/a-fifth-of-driver-vacancies-unfilled-says-iru
Hyundai Ioniq added to Europcar fleet
Europcar Mobility Group UK is continuing to focus on reducing the overall emissions for its fleet, with the addition of Hyundai’s Ioniq hybrid.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/20/hyundai-ioniq-added-to-europcar-fleet
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/20/hyundai-ioniq-added-to-europcar-fleet
Relyon chooses new Mercedes-Benz Actros units from Ryder
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2019/03/20/relyon-chooses-new-mercedes-benz-actros-units-from-ryder
Renault Trucks records a 10% increase in sales
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/03/20/renault-trucks-records-a-10-increase-in-sales
Gunn JCB chooses Mercedes-Benz Sprinter fleet
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/20/gunn-jcb-chooses-mercedes-benz-sprinter-fleet
Epyx creates dealer engagement team
Epyx has created a used car engagement team as the number of dealers utilising its 1link Disposal Network platform to acquire stock continues to grow.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/20/epyx-creates-dealer-engagement-team
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/20/epyx-creates-dealer-engagement-team
Wednesday, 20 March 2019
Handheld mobile phone use at the wheel ‘getting worse’
Younger working-age drivers and those in London the worst offenders, as RAC warns of ‘fading impact’ of penalties introduced in 2017.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/20/handheld-mobile-phone-use-at-the-wheel-getting-worse
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/20/handheld-mobile-phone-use-at-the-wheel-getting-worse
Winners of the Fleet News Awards 2019 revealed
Fleet News has revealed the winners of the 2019 Fleet News Awards
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/20/winners-of-the-fleet-news-awards-2019-revealed
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/20/winners-of-the-fleet-news-awards-2019-revealed
Graham Telfer inducted into the 2019 Fleet News Awards Hall of Fame
Gateshead Council's Graham Telfer has been inducted into the 2019 Fleet News Hall of Fame
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/graham-telfer-gateshead-council-inducted-into-the-2019-fleet-news-awards-hall-of-fame
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/graham-telfer-gateshead-council-inducted-into-the-2019-fleet-news-awards-hall-of-fame
Stuart Lightbody wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Fleet Manager of the Year
Stuart Lightbody wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Fleet Manager of the Year
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/anglian-water-stuart-lightbody-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-fleet-manager-of-the-year
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/anglian-water-stuart-lightbody-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-fleet-manager-of-the-year
Norman Harding wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Fleet Champion
Norman Harding, London Borough of Hackney wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Fleet Champion Award
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/15/norman-harding-london-borough-of-hackney-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-fleet-champion-award
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/15/norman-harding-london-borough-of-hackney-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-fleet-champion-award
BMW (UK) wins the 2019 Fleet News Award for Fleet Manufacturer of the Year
BMW (UK) wins the 2019 Fleet News Award for Fleet Manufacturer of the Year
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/15/bmw-uk-has-won-the-2019-fleet-news-award-for-fleet-manufacturer-of-the-year
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/15/bmw-uk-has-won-the-2019-fleet-news-award-for-fleet-manufacturer-of-the-year
Volvo XC40 wins the 2019 Fleet News Award for New Company Car of the Year
Volvo XC40 has won the 2019 Fleet News Award for New Company Car of the Year
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/volvo-xc40-wins-the-2019-fleet-news-award-for-new-company-car-of-the-year
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/volvo-xc40-wins-the-2019-fleet-news-award-for-new-company-car-of-the-year
The AA wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Fleet Supplier of the Year
The AA wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Fleet Supplier of the Year
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/15/the-aa-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-fleet-supplier-of-the-year
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/15/the-aa-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-fleet-supplier-of-the-year
Hitachi Capital wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Leasing Company of the Year (20,000+)
Hitachi Capital wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Leasing Company of the Year (20,000+)
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/hitachi-capital-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-leasing-company-of-the-year-20-000
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/hitachi-capital-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-leasing-company-of-the-year-20-000
Ogilvie Fleet wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Leasing Company of the Year (up to 20,000)
Ogilvie Fleet wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Leasing Company of the Year (up to 20,000)
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/ogilvie-fleet-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-leasing-company-of-the-year-up-to-20-000
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/ogilvie-fleet-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-leasing-company-of-the-year-up-to-20-000
TrustFord wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Fleet Dealer of the Year
TrustFord wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Fleet Dealer of the Year
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/trustford-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-fleet-dealer-of-the-year
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/trustford-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-fleet-dealer-of-the-year
The AA wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Customer Service
The AA wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Customer Service
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/the-aa-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-customer-service
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/the-aa-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-customer-service
Enterprise Rent-A-Car wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Rental Company of the Year
Enterprise Rent-A-Car wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Rental Company of the Year
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/enterprise-rent-a-car-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-rental-company-of-the-year
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/enterprise-rent-a-car-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-rental-company-of-the-year
Honda UK wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer of the Year
Honda UK wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer of the Year
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/honda-uk-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-most-improved-fleet-manufacturer-of-the-year
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/honda-uk-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-most-improved-fleet-manufacturer-of-the-year
Toyota (GB) wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Green Fleet Manufacturer of the Year
Toyota (GB) wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Green Fleet Manufacturer of the Year
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/toyota-gb-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-green-fleet-manufacturer-of-the-year
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/toyota-gb-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-green-fleet-manufacturer-of-the-year
Hyundai Kona Electric wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Zero Emission Car
Hyundai Kona Electric wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Zero Emission Car
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/hyundai-kona-electric-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-zero-emission-car
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/hyundai-kona-electric-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-zero-emission-car
BMW 5 Series wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Executive Car
BMW 5 Series wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Executive Car
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/bmw-5-series-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-executive-car
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/bmw-5-series-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-executive-car
Mercedes-Benz C-Class wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Premium Car
Mercedes-Benz C-Class wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Premium Car
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/mercedes-benz-c-class-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-premium-car
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/mercedes-benz-c-class-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-premium-car
Mercedes-Benz A-Class wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Compact Premium Car
Mercedes-Benz A-Class wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Compact Premium Car
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/mercedes-benz-a-class-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-compact-premium-car
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/mercedes-benz-a-class-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-compact-premium-car
Peugeot 3008 wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Mid-size SUV
Peugeot 3008 wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Mid-size SUV
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/peugeot-3008-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-mid-size-suv
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/peugeot-3008-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-mid-size-suv
Hyundai Kona wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Compact SUV
Hyundai Kona wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Compact SUV
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/hyundai-kona-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-compact-suv
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/hyundai-kona-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-compact-suv
Skoda Superb wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Upper Medium Car
Skoda Superb wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Upper Medium Car
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/skoda-superb-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-upper-medium-car
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/skoda-superb-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-upper-medium-car
Ford Focus wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Lower Medium Car
Ford Focus wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Lower Medium Car
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/ford-focus-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-lower-medium-car
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/ford-focus-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-lower-medium-car
Ford Fiesta wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Small Car
Ford Fiesta wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Small Car
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/ford-fiesta-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-small-car
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/ford-fiesta-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-small-car
Addison Lee wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Fleet of the Year – 1,001-plus vehicles
Addison Lee wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Fleet of the Year – 1,001-plus vehicles
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/addison-lee-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-fleet-of-the-year-1-001-plus-vehicles
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/addison-lee-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-fleet-of-the-year-1-001-plus-vehicles
South Yorkshire Police and SYFR wins 2019 Fleet News award for Fleet of the Year – up to 1,000 vehicles
South Yorkshire Police & South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue wins 2019 Fleet News award for Fleet of the Year – up to 1,000 vehicles
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/south-yorkshire-police-and-south-yorkshire-fire-and-rescue-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-fleet-of-the-year-up-to-1-000-vehicles
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/south-yorkshire-police-and-south-yorkshire-fire-and-rescue-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-fleet-of-the-year-up-to-1-000-vehicles
Schneider Electric wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Most Improved Fleet of the Year
Schneider Electric wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Most Improved Fleet of the Year
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/schneider-electric-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-most-improved-fleet-of-the-year
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/schneider-electric-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-most-improved-fleet-of-the-year
ALD Automotive wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Travel and Mobility Initiative
ALD Automotive wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Travel and Mobility Initiative
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/ald-automotive-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-travel-and-mobility-initiative
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/ald-automotive-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-travel-and-mobility-initiative
ALD Automotive wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Ultra-low Emission Fleet
ALD Automotive wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Ultra-low Emission Feet
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/ald-automotive-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-ultra-low-emission-fleet
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/ald-automotive-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-ultra-low-emission-fleet
Speedy Asset Services wins the 2019 Fleet News Award for Safe Fleet
Speedy Asset Services wins the 2019 Fleet News Award for Safe Fleet
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/speedy-asset-services-wins-the-2019-fleet-news-award-for-safe-fleet
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/speedy-asset-services-wins-the-2019-fleet-news-award-for-safe-fleet
John Lewis to have a zero carbon fleet by 2045
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/03/20/john-lewis-to-have-a-zero-carbon-fleet-by-2045
1.7m drivers speed on every journey
More than 1.7 million drivers exceed the speed limit on every car journey they make, according to new research from HPI.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/20/17m-drivers-speed-on-every-journey
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/20/17m-drivers-speed-on-every-journey
Jaguar Land Rover provides UK’s largest EV smart charging facility to workers
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has installed 166 smart chargers for electric vehicles at its Gaydon engineering centre, to encourage its staff into greener cars.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/20/jaguar-land-rover-provides-uk-s-largest-ev-smart-charging-facility-to-workers
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/20/jaguar-land-rover-provides-uk-s-largest-ev-smart-charging-facility-to-workers
Vauxhall Grandland X joins Cornwall Fire, Rescue and Community Safety Service
Cornwall Fire, Rescue and Community Safety Service has added eight new Vauxhall Grandland X models to its fleet.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/20/vauxhall-grandland-x-joins-cornwall-fire-rescue-and-community-safety-service
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/20/vauxhall-grandland-x-joins-cornwall-fire-rescue-and-community-safety-service
Millions of Brits would not admit to denting another car
Almost one-in-five Brits would not leave their contact details if they dented another car when parking, a study by YourParkingSpace.co.uk has revealed.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/20/millions-of-brits-would-not-admit-to-denting-another-car
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/20/millions-of-brits-would-not-admit-to-denting-another-car
CRS adds four Fuso Canters to fleet
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/03/20/crs-adds-four-fuso-canters-to-fleet
EMR tackles driver shortage with apprenticeship scheme
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/03/20/emr-tackles-driver-shortage-with-apprenticeship-scheme
HGVs ‘ignored’ by Government in urban strategy
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/03/20/hgvs-ignored-by-government-in-urban-strategy
Cardiff Council rejects clean air zone to cut pollution
Local authority will instead spend £32 million to reduce air pollution and improve congestion in the city.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/03/20/cardiff-council-rejects-clean-air-zone-to-cut-pollution
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/03/20/cardiff-council-rejects-clean-air-zone-to-cut-pollution
Jim Faulds appointed Nexus Vehicle Rental chairman
Nexus Vehicle Rental has appointed Jim Faulds as chairman to support the company through its next stage of its growth.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/19/jim-faulds-appointed-nexus-vehicle-rental-chairman
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/19/jim-faulds-appointed-nexus-vehicle-rental-chairman
E-scooters pose road safety risk, says IAM RoadSmart
The road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has warned that the rise in the use of electric scooters alongside vehicles on UK roads will be bad news for road safety.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/19/e-scooters-pose-road-safety-risk-says-iam-roadsmart
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/19/e-scooters-pose-road-safety-risk-says-iam-roadsmart
Tuesday, 19 March 2019
Medium-term rental gives fleets wider choice, says Meridian Vehicle Solutions
The growth of medium-term rental is giving fleet operators a wide choice of acquisition methods, says Meridian Vehicle Solutions.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/19/medium-term-rental-gives-fleets-wider-choice-says-meridian-vehicle-solutions
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/19/medium-term-rental-gives-fleets-wider-choice-says-meridian-vehicle-solutions
Fleet Assist relocates to Huntingdon to seek further growth
Fleet Assist will be relocating to offices in Huntingdon as it seeks to drive forward with further growth.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/19/fleet-assist-relocates-to-huntingdon-to-seek-further-growth
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/19/fleet-assist-relocates-to-huntingdon-to-seek-further-growth
Computacenter adopts Inchcape Fleet Solutions’ tendering product
Computacenter has announced that it has gone live with Inchcape Fleet Solutions’ competitive tendering product Autobid, following Master Vendor supplier status.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/19/computacenter-adopts-inchcape-fleet-solutions-tendering-product
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/19/computacenter-adopts-inchcape-fleet-solutions-tendering-product
SMH Fleet Solutions to open £10m St Helens operations centre
SMH Fleet Solutions has revealed that its new £10 million operations centre in St Helens is set to open in July.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/19/smh-fleet-solutions-to-open-10m-st-helens-operations-centre
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/19/smh-fleet-solutions-to-open-10m-st-helens-operations-centre
Robins & Day re-signs solus remarketing deal with Aston Barclay
Robins & Day has re-signed its solus disposal contract with Aston Barclay under its new group used car brand of By PSA Retail.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/19/robins-and-day-re-signs-solus-remarketing-deal-with-aston-barclay
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/19/robins-and-day-re-signs-solus-remarketing-deal-with-aston-barclay
Skoda develops car boot parcel delivery system
Skoda is working on a new project that will enable couriers to deliver parcels to your car boot.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/19/skoda-develops-car-boot-parcel-delivery-system
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/19/skoda-develops-car-boot-parcel-delivery-system
Abbey Logistics takes on 28 Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/03/19/abbey-logistics-takes-on-28-mercedes-benz-actros-tractor-units
ACFO to tackle ‘Another Year of Evolution’ at spring seminar next week
Fleet decision-makers are being urged to attend ACFO’s spring seminar next Wednesday (March 27) to gain clarity on a number of topical issues.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/19/acfo-to-tackle-another-year-of-evolution-at-spring-seminar-next-week
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/19/acfo-to-tackle-another-year-of-evolution-at-spring-seminar-next-week
Traffic law review to prepare for new transport modes
Ministers say review, announced in its its Future of Mobility Urban Strategy, will pave the way for transforming the way people and goods will be moved around UK cities.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/19/government-to-review-traffic-laws-for-new-transport-modes
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/19/government-to-review-traffic-laws-for-new-transport-modes
Kia to expand Ceed line-up with new crossover
Kia has revealed the latest member of the Ceed family, a new crossover that will be launched this year.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/19/kia-to-expand-ceed-line-up-with-new-crossover
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/19/kia-to-expand-ceed-line-up-with-new-crossover
Monday, 18 March 2019
CCIA 2019 on track for record attendance
Suzuki and Volvo confirm attendance at CCIA 2019 as pre-registrations reach more than twice what they were last year.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-in-action/2019/03/18/ccia-2019-on-track-for-record-attendance
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-in-action/2019/03/18/ccia-2019-on-track-for-record-attendance
Correct paperwork vital in London van scrappage scheme, says CarTakeBack
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/18/correct-paperwork-vital-in-london-van-scrappage-scheme-says-cartakeback
Strong demand keeps van values steady at Manheim in February
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/18/demand-keeps-van-values-steady-at-manheim-in-february
Insist on SLAs to improve efficiency, Mediafleet tells fleets
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/03/18/insist-on-slas-to-improve-efficiency-mediafleet-tells-fleets
ADT and Sfara’s new AI solution ‘solves’ driver behavioral problems
Applied Driving Techniques (ADT) has teamed up with Sfara to develop a fleet safety and compliance offering that will solve driver behavioral problems rather than simply diagnosing them.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/adt-and-sfara-s-new-ai-solution-solves-driver-behavioral-problems
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/adt-and-sfara-s-new-ai-solution-solves-driver-behavioral-problems
Defleet services offered at City Auction Group’s Rockingham facility
City Auction Group has just signed a new partnership with IT Fleet Automotive to provide a range of defleet services to existing and potential new customers, at the Group’s Rockingham facility.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/new-partnership-sees-defleet-services-offered-at-city-auction-group-s-rockingham-facility
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/new-partnership-sees-defleet-services-offered-at-city-auction-group-s-rockingham-facility
Northside Truck and Van wins Mercedes-Benz Trucks Dealer of the Year
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/03/18/northside-truck-and-van-wins-mercedes-benz-trucks-dealer-of-the-year
Eight in 10 vans sold first time at Manheim
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/18/eight-in-10-vans-sold-first-time-at-manheim
New law to tackle rogue private parking firms
Fleets will have greater protections against bogus parking penalties as new measures to clamp down on rogue private parking firms become law.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/new-law-to-tackle-rogue-private-parking-firms
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/new-law-to-tackle-rogue-private-parking-firms
Verizon’s new Engine Connect system provides live LCV diagnostics
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/18/verizon-s-new-engine-connect-system-provides-live-lcv-diagnostics
Councils 'failing' to install electric vehicle charge points
One third of councils that responded to an electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure survey say that they have no plans to increase charge points.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/councils-failing-to-install-electric-vehicle-charge-points
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/councils-failing-to-install-electric-vehicle-charge-points
PCH drives grey fleet “headache”, says FleetCheck
The recent growth in personal contract hire (PCH) being used as an alternative to traditional company car provision is creating a range of potential issues for employers, warns FleetCheck.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/pch-drives-grey-fleet-headache-says-fleetcheck
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/pch-drives-grey-fleet-headache-says-fleetcheck
Friday, 15 March 2019
Maxoptra launches driver app for real-time delivery control
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/03/15/maxoptra-launches-driver-app-for-real-time-delivery-control
PSV rolls out Camera Telematics’ ‘Street Angel’ across fleet of 150 taxis
Camera Telematics has announced that it has entered into a partnership with PSV, which will see its Street Angel solution installed across the taxi fleet.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/15/psv-rolls-out-camera-telematics-street-angel-across-fleet-of-150-taxis
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/15/psv-rolls-out-camera-telematics-street-angel-across-fleet-of-150-taxis
Gett rebrands One Transport as Gett Business Solutions
Gett has announced that it is rebranding its corporate ground transportation division One Transport as Gett Business Solutions, and launching a new suite of services.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/15/gett-rebrands-one-transport-as-gett-business-solutions
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/15/gett-rebrands-one-transport-as-gett-business-solutions
Wholesale prices remain steady in February, says Cox Automotive
Vehicle values remained steady in a “buoyant” wholesale market in February, according to Cox Automotive.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/15/wholesale-prices-remain-steady-in-february-says-cox-automotive
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/15/wholesale-prices-remain-steady-in-february-says-cox-automotive
70% of drivers knowingly speed
Almost three-quarters of British drivers regularly break the speed limit, finds a new study by Fixter.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/15/70-of-drivers-knowingly-speed
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/15/70-of-drivers-knowingly-speed
Marshall Leasing fleet breaks 8,000-vehicle milestone for first time
Marshall Leasing’s risk fleet has broken through the 8,000-vehicle milestone during its first full year of ownership by Northridge Finance.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2019/03/15/marshall-leasing-fleet-breaks-8-000-vehicle-milestone-for-first-time
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2019/03/15/marshall-leasing-fleet-breaks-8-000-vehicle-milestone-for-first-time
Transport Committee urges more women to take part in inquiries
Female fleet professionals are being encouraged to have their say on issues such as the Government’s approach to road safety by giving evidence to parliamentary inquiries.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/15/transport-committee-urges-more-women-to-take-part-in-inquiries
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/15/transport-committee-urges-more-women-to-take-part-in-inquiries
VGroup urges fleets to remain compliant when driving in post-Brexit Europe
VGroup International is urging fleet decision-makers whose company car drivers are due to take their vehicles abroad to ensure they remain complaint post-Brexit.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/15/vgroup-urges-fleets-to-remain-compliant-when-driving-in-post-brexit-europe
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/15/vgroup-urges-fleets-to-remain-compliant-when-driving-in-post-brexit-europe
Tesla Model Y revealed ahead of 2020 launch
Tesla has revealed the new Model Y, a fully electric compact SUV that will cost from £26,000.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/15/tesla-model-y-revealed-ahead-of-2020-launch
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/15/tesla-model-y-revealed-ahead-of-2020-launch
SMEs say increased digitisation boosts SME output, finds TomTom research
More than eight in 10 SMEs that use vehicles believe digitisation could help them get more jobs done, TomTom Telematics has found.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/15/smes-say-increased-digitisation-boosts-sme-output-finds-tomtom-research
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/15/smes-say-increased-digitisation-boosts-sme-output-finds-tomtom-research
Company fined after driver killed by power line strike
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/15/company-fined-after-driver-killed-by-power-line-strike
Europcar opens ‘Van Supersite’ in Birmingham
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/15/europcar-opens-van-supersite-in-birmingham
Arval aiming to grow business after successful 2018
Arval’s leased fleet grew by 8.2% last year, reaching 1,193,910 vehicles and the number of vehicles ordered increased by 9% year-on-year to 353,302 units.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/15/arval-aiming-to-grow-business-after-successful-2018
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/15/arval-aiming-to-grow-business-after-successful-2018
Car stolen via keyless theft recovered in less than an hour
A BMW that was stolen by thieves who hacked into the car’s keyless system has been returned to its driver less than an hour after he reported its disappearance.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/03/15/car-stolen-via-keyless-theft-recovered-in-less-than-an-hour
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/03/15/car-stolen-via-keyless-theft-recovered-in-less-than-an-hour
Grosvenor Leasing’s Mark Gallagher becomes a BVRLA Hero
Grosvenor Leasing has its very own ‘green’ hero, after Mark Gallagher was presented with a BVRLA Hero Award.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/15/grosvenor-leasing-s-mark-gallagher-becomes-a-bvrla-hero
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/15/grosvenor-leasing-s-mark-gallagher-becomes-a-bvrla-hero
Thursday, 14 March 2019
Transport and distribution SMEs optimistic about growth, finds Hitachi
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/03/14/transport-and-distribution-smes-optimistic-about-growth-finds-hitachi
JCT600’s Beryl Carney receives Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award
JCT600’s head of commercial vehicles Beryl Carney was presented with the first UK Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award, marking International Women's Day.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/14/jct600-s-beryl-carney-receives-barbara-cox-woman-of-the-year-award
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/14/jct600-s-beryl-carney-receives-barbara-cox-woman-of-the-year-award
Manufacturers repatriating more ex-lease vehicles into dealer networks, says Epyx
An increasing number of ex-lease vehicles are being repatriated back into franchise dealer networks by manufacturers as demand for used stock increases, says Epyx.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/manufacturers-repatriate-more-ex-lease-vehicles-into-dealer-network-says-epyx
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/manufacturers-repatriate-more-ex-lease-vehicles-into-dealer-network-says-epyx
Jaguar Land Rover issues recall over emissions issue
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is recalling 44,000 cars in the UK after regulators found 10 models were emitting more CO2 than they had been certified to emit.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/14/jaguar-land-rover-issues-recall-over-emissions-issue
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/14/jaguar-land-rover-issues-recall-over-emissions-issue
Jaama adds electronic signature functionality to Key2
Jaama launched its eSignature Module, electronic signature functionality, to complement its Key2 system.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/14/jaama-adds-electronic-signature-functionality-to-key2
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/14/jaama-adds-electronic-signature-functionality-to-key2
Arval announces dates for UK hydrogen roadshow
Arval has announced a series of roadshows that will take place across the UK throughout 2019 to raise awareness of hydrogen cars.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/arval-announces-dates-for-uk-hydrogen-roadshow
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/arval-announces-dates-for-uk-hydrogen-roadshow
NewMotion network reaches 100,000 charge point milestone
NewMotion has announced that it installed over 100,000 charge points in its European roaming charging network.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/14/newmotion-network-reaches-100-000-charge-point-milestone
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/14/newmotion-network-reaches-100-000-charge-point-milestone
Asco Foods chooses Prohire
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2019/03/14/asco-foods-chooses-prohire
Centrica appoints Sopp and Sopp for accident management
Sopp and Sopp has won a five-year contract with Centrica to provide accident management, vehicle recovery and repair services for the entire Centrica/British Gas fleet.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/centrica-appoints-sopp-and-sopp-for-accident-management
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/centrica-appoints-sopp-and-sopp-for-accident-management
Europcar chooses new Citroen Berlingo vans for rental fleet
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/14/europcar-chooses-new-citroen-berlingo-vans-for-rental-fleet
Birmingham Clean Air Zone approved by Government
Defra approves plan to tackle poor air quality in Birmingham and gives £52.2 million to help implement scheme.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/birmingham-clean-air-zone-approved-by-government
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/birmingham-clean-air-zone-approved-by-government
Wednesday, 13 March 2019
Spring Statement: WLTP consultation response to be published in “coming months”
The Spring Statement has failed to deliver any clarity for the fleet and leasing industry over future tax rates.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/spring-statement-wltp-consultation-response-to-be-published-in-coming-months
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/spring-statement-wltp-consultation-response-to-be-published-in-coming-months
Brake offers free fleet webinar on driver behaviour
Brake is running a free webinar providing expert information and advice for employers and fleet and road safety professionals as part of their new webinar series ‘The Essentials of Fleet Safety’.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/brake-offers-free-fleet-webinar-on-driver-behaviour
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/brake-offers-free-fleet-webinar-on-driver-behaviour
New BMW 3 Series goes on sale
BMW all-new seventh generation 3 Series premium saloon has now gone on sale.
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
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
Adesa deploys AI remarketing solution
ADESA has deployed what it believes to be the “UK’s first” Artificial Intelligence (AI) solution for the remarketing of vehicles.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/adesa-deploys-uk-first-ai-remarketing-solution
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/adesa-deploys-uk-first-ai-remarketing-solution
Peel Ports Group wins Activa Contracts Lightfoot Drivers’ League
Paul Peers of Peel Ports Group has become the first winner of Activa Contracts’ latest risk management initiative, run in partnership with Lightfoot.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/peel-ports-group-wins-activa-contracts-lightfoot-drivers-league
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/peel-ports-group-wins-activa-contracts-lightfoot-drivers-league
Tuntum Housing adds Vivaro and Movano vans to fleet
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/13/tuntum-housing-adds-vivaro-and-movano-vans-to-fleet
New Toyota Camry hybrid saloon prices to start from £29,995
Toyota’s Camry will go on sale in the UK on April 1, with prices starting from £29,995.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/13/new-toyota-camry-hybrid-saloon-prices-to-start-from-29-995
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/13/new-toyota-camry-hybrid-saloon-prices-to-start-from-29-995
Brexit: Car industry urges MPs to take ‘no deal’ off the table
The car industry is urging MPs to remove the prospect of a ‘no deal’ Brexit today (Wednesday, March 13) after the Government lost its latest vote.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/13/brexit-car-industry-urges-mps-to-take-no-deal-off-the-table
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/13/brexit-car-industry-urges-mps-to-take-no-deal-off-the-table
Volkswagen Group plans to make 22 million electric in next 10 years
The Volkswagen Group has announced plans to make 22 million electric vehicles within the next 10 years – 7m more than its original ambition.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/13/volkswagen-group-plans-to-make-22-million-electric-in-next-10-years
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/13/volkswagen-group-plans-to-make-22-million-electric-in-next-10-years
Cars on Demand achieves record growth
Short-term vehicle leasing company, Cars on Demand, has achieved a year of record results, announcing its highest double-digit profit growth yet.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/cars-on-demand-achieves-record-growth
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/cars-on-demand-achieves-record-growth
Van drivers ignoring mobile phone laws
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/13/van-drivers-ignoring-mobile-phone-laws
Study finds public transport unfit for purpose
Half of passengers do not trust public transport to get them to their destination on time, according to new research from Fujitsu.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/public-transport-labelled-unfit-for-purpose
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/public-transport-labelled-unfit-for-purpose
Training delay hits uptake in alternative fuel vans
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/13/training-delay-hits-uptake-in-alternative-fuel-vans
Tuesday, 12 March 2019
Infiniti to cease European sales
Nissan’s luxury arm Infiniti has confirmed it will stop producing cars in the UK in July, as part of its plan to withdraw from the European car market by 2020.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/12/infiniti-to-cease-european-operations
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/12/infiniti-to-cease-european-operations
Digraph announces new CEO as Sukhbir Kapoor stands down
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/12/digraph-announces-new-ceo-as-sukhbir-kapoor-stands-down
Watts Truck and Van awarded DAF Truck dealer of the year
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/03/12/watts-truck-and-van-awarded-daf-truck-dealer-of-the-year
Alphabet’s Ashlee Lanchbery recognised with BVRLA Hero award
Alphabet (GB) has celebrated its fleet administration manager Ashlee Lanchbery’s recognition as a British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association’s (BVRLA) ‘Hero’ 2019.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/12/alphabet-s-ashlee-lanchbery-recognised-with-bvrla-hero-award
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/12/alphabet-s-ashlee-lanchbery-recognised-with-bvrla-hero-award
Michelin and Faurecia joint venture aims to create hydrogen world leader
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/03/12/michelin-and-faurecia-joint-venture-aims-to-create-hydrogen-world-leader
Fleet Alliance reports first CO2 rise
Lack of clarity around Government policy towards diesel vehicles blamed for the first-ever increase in average CO2 emissions on the Fleet Alliance fleet.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/12/fleet-alliance-reports-first-co2-rise
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/12/fleet-alliance-reports-first-co2-rise
Six months of success for DPD’s zero-emission Fuso eCanters
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/03/12/six-months-of-success-for-dpd-s-zero-emission-fuso-ecanters
Natural History Museum takes delivery of Toyota Mirai hydrogen car
The Natural History Museum has become the latest UK academic and research organisation to take delivery of a Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell saloon.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/12/natural-history-museum-takes-delivery-of-toyota-mirai-hydrogen-car
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/12/natural-history-museum-takes-delivery-of-toyota-mirai-hydrogen-car
Drivers must be prepared for post-brexit EU travel
Businesses will need to ensure that employees planning to take their company car abroad have the right paperwork, as simply having a UK driving licence won’t cover the legal requirements once Britain leaves the EU.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/12/drivers-must-be-prepared-for-post-brexit-eu-travel
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/12/drivers-must-be-prepared-for-post-brexit-eu-travel
Driver distraction study shows problem on the rise
Eight in 10 (84%) motorists admit that they get distracted behind the wheel, up from 76% in 2018, according to a new road study by the Floow.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/03/12/driver-distraction-study-shows-problem-on-the-rise
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/03/12/driver-distraction-study-shows-problem-on-the-rise
BT Fleet Solutions partners with Xpress Centres to extend body repair service
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/03/12/bt-fleet-solutions-partners-with-xpress-centres-to-extend-body-repair-service
New pence-per-mile EV funding scheme launched
Octopus Investments incorporates cost of vehicle, charge points and grid upgrades into single pay-on-use contract.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/12/new-pence-per-mile-ev-funding-scheme-launched
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/12/new-pence-per-mile-ev-funding-scheme-launched
Skoda Scala priced from £16,595
The new Skoda Scala will cost from £16,595 when it goes on sale in May.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/12/skoda-scala-priced-from-16-595
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/12/skoda-scala-priced-from-16-595
Monday, 11 March 2019
Transport Committee launches inquiry into Government’s road safety strategy
The Transport Committee is launching an inquiry to scrutinise the Government’s approach to road safety, which was last set out in its 2015 road safety statement.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2019/03/11/transport-committee-launches-inquiry-into-government-s-road-safety-strategy
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2019/03/11/transport-committee-launches-inquiry-into-government-s-road-safety-strategy
Nissan pilots co-ownership and mileage schemes
Two evolutions in technology will change the relationship between customers, whether retail or fleet, and their cars, according to Nissan.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/11/nissan-pilots-co-ownership-and-mileage-schemes
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/11/nissan-pilots-co-ownership-and-mileage-schemes
Congestion charging should be imposed in cities across UK, says Public Health England
Congestion charging should be imposed across the UK and cars should be banned from idling near schools to improve air quality, the government public health agency has said.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/11/congestion-charging-should-be-imposed-in-cities-across-uk-says-public-health-england
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/11/congestion-charging-should-be-imposed-in-cities-across-uk-says-public-health-england
ParcelHero criticises Government proposal to tax home deliveries
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/03/11/parcelhero-criticises-government-proposal-to-tax-home-deliveries
vGroup predicts accessory fitment growth following VCA accreditation
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/03/11/vgroup-predicts-accessory-fitment-growth-following-vca-accreditation
City West Commercials reveals growth plans for Exeter depot
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/03/11/city-west-commercials-reveals-growth-plans-for-exeter-depot
Brexit viewed as ‘threat’ by 50% of car dealers, says Close Brothers
Car dealers are increasingly viewing Brexit as an “issue” as 50% of dealers rank it highly on a list of threats, according to Close Brothers Motor Finance’s Dealer Satisfaction Survey.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/03/11/brexit-viewed-as-threat-by-50-of-car-dealers-says-close-brothers
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/03/11/brexit-viewed-as-threat-by-50-of-car-dealers-says-close-brothers
Premiere Chauffeur Drive adopts Kinesis tracking for fleet
Premiere Chauffeur Drive has adopted vehicle tracking from Kinesis to monitor its luxury private hire fleet
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/11/premiere-chauffeur-drive-adopts-kinesis-tracking-for-fleet
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/11/premiere-chauffeur-drive-adopts-kinesis-tracking-for-fleet
New Smart Fleet Cloud tool gives real-time CO2 data to fleet managers
Smart Fleet Cloud is a new technology that gives fleet managers real-time CO2 emissions data, to help them control their environmental impact.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/11/new-smart-fleet-cloud-tool-gives-real-time-co2-data-to-fleet-managers
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/11/new-smart-fleet-cloud-tool-gives-real-time-co2-data-to-fleet-managers
Mercedes CLA: prices, specification and CO2 emissions
The new Mercedes-Benz CLA is now available to order, with prices starting from £30,550.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/11/mercedes-cla-prices-specification-and-co2-emissions
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/11/mercedes-cla-prices-specification-and-co2-emissions
Fleets may have to wait for WLTP clarity
Fleets may have to wait beyond the Spring Statement to find out whether the Government will make changes to company car tax and vehicle excise duty (VED).
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/11/fleets-may-have-to-wait-for-wltp-clarity
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/11/fleets-may-have-to-wait-for-wltp-clarity
Take system-wide approach to cutting transport emissions, says Aldersgate Group
A new report, published by the Aldersgate Group, sets out a series of policies aimed at delivering deep cuts in surface transport emissions.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/03/11/take-system-wide-approach-to-cutting-transport-emissions-says-aldersgate-group
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/03/11/take-system-wide-approach-to-cutting-transport-emissions-says-aldersgate-group
Brian Back honoured at BVRLA annual dinner
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) recognised the outstanding contribution of Brian Back to the industry at its annual dinner in London, last week.
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/11/brian-back-honoured-at-bvrla-annual-dinner
from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/11/brian-back-honoured-at-bvrla-annual-dinner
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