PHEV availability ‘destroyed’ by WLTP, say leasing companies

Pace of growth of plug-in registrations in the UK is half the EU average.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/31/phev-availability-destroyed-by-wltp-say-leasing-companies

Kia Motors UK and Pod Point enter two-year partnership

Kia Motors UK has announced that Pod Point has become its official homecharge provider, as part of a new two-year partnership.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/31/kia-motors-uk-and-pod-point-enter-two-year-partnership

BVRLA membership hits 20-year high in 2018

BVRLA has announced that membership hit a 20-year high in 2018, as the association scaled up operations to meet the needs of its increasingly diverse membership.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/01/31/bvrla-membership-hits-20-year-high-in-2018

Paragon’s Commercial Lending division doubles new lending

Paragon’s Commercial Lending division has doubled new lending in the past year with every product line reportedly “showing strong levels of growth”.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/31/paragon-s-commercial-lending-division-doubles-new-lending

Fuel cells are the practical route to lowering HGV emissions

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/01/31/fuel-cells-are-the-practical-route-to-lowering-hgv-emissions

FMG celebrates 10 years supporting Highways England

FMG is celebrating 10 years of working in partnership with Highways England, to keep traffic flowing on 4,300 miles of English motorways and A-roads.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/31/fmg-celebrates-10-years-supporting-highways-england

Enterprise Flex-E-Rent adds construction trucks to rental fleet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/01/31/enterprise-flex-e-rent-adds-construction-trucks-to-rental-fleet

Owens returns to DAF for fleet replacement

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/01/31/owens-returns-to-daf-for-fleet-replacement

Arval tells fleets to stay on top of EV developments to reap benefits

Fleets should continue to monitor the fast-changing electric vehicle sector to make the most of the technology, says Arval.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/31/arval-tells-fleets-to-stay-on-top-of-ev-developments-to-reap-benefits

ScottishPower launches EV tariff for cheap home charging

ScottishPower is launching a new tariff for electric vehicle owners that provides discounted charging during off peak hours.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/01/31/scottishpower-launches-ev-tariff-for-cheap-home-charging

TfN publishes blueprint for northern infrastructure

Transport for the North has unveiled its vision for the future, with draft proposals for northern infrastructure for the next 30 years.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/31/tfn-publishes-blueprint-for-northern-infrastructure

Michelin-only tyre policy to save Armstrong Richardson £60,000 a year

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/01/31/michelin-only-tyre-policy-to-save-armstrong-richardson-60-000-a-year

UK car market had worst growth in Europe last year

The UK had the worst performing car market in terms of growth in 2018, with a 6.8% decline in registrations.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/01/31/uk-car-market-had-worst-growth-in-europe-last-year

ACFO launches new website and seminar programme

Fleet representative trade body ACFO has launched a new website, with easier member access to seminar and webinar recordings.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/31/acfo-launches-new-website-and-seminar-programme

Europcar to supply more than 40 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vans to Fruidel

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/01/31/europcar-to-supply-more-than-40-mercedes-benz-sprinter-vans-to-fruidel

Diesel dominates new car leasing at Vantage

Diesel cars made up three quarters (76%) of leased vehicles from Vantage Leasing in 2018, with hybrid and electric cars accounting for almost 7% of orders.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/31/diesel-dominates-new-car-leasing-at-vantage

Government trials aim to tackle pothole problem

The Government will provide £23 million for research and trials on new surface materials or pothole repair techniques to future proof UK roads.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/31/government-trials-aim-to-tackle-pothole-problem

Brexit: UK car production falls and investment halved

UK car production fell 9.1% to 1.52m units in 2018, while fresh investment halved, with two thirds of UK’s global car trade at risk from a ‘no deal’ Brexit.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/31/brexit-uk-car-production-falls-and-investment-halved

Airmax Remote achieves third ISO accreditation in 2019

Airmax Remote is celebrating its fourth year of achieving all three ISO accreditations , having been awarded the new ISO 9001: 2015

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/30/airmax-remote-achieves-third-iso-accreditation-in-2019

Former Audi manager Sepi Arani joins Hiyacar

Peer-to-peer car sharing company Hiyacar has announced the appointment of Sepi Arani, former future mobility operations manager for Audi, as its new head of growth.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/01/30/former-audi-manager-sepi-arani-joins-hiyacar

Renault appoints Louise O’Sullivan as network operations director

Groupe Renault has promoted Louise O’Sullivan from Dacia brand manager to the role of network operations director, while former sales director Nick Tame will be taking up a new role.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/01/30/groupe-renault-uk-appoints-louise-o-sullivan-as-network-operations-director

Revised Jaguar XF exempt from 4% diesel BIK surcharge

Jaguar’s revised XF range offers lower CO2 and will not be subject to the 4% benefit-in-kind tax diesel surcharge following engine improvements.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/30/revised-jaguar-xf-exempt-from-4-diesel-bik-surcharge

BYD debuts electric trucks and plug-in van

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/01/30/byd-debuts-electric-trucks-and-plug-in-van

Pre-booking parking can cut air pollution, says YourParkingSpace.co.uk

Pre-booking parking and not circling around looking for spaces can significantly cut air pollution, research from YourParkingSpace.co.uk has found.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/30/pre-booking-parking-can-significantly-cut-air-pollution-says-yourparkingspacecouk

DfT and Civica roll out new collision reporting system

Civica Digital has partnered with the Department for Transport (DfT) to enhance its cloud-based Collision Reporting and Sharing system (CRaSH).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/30/dft-and-civica-roll-out-new-collision-reporting-system

Peugeot supplies KeolisAmey Docklands with 27 vans

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/01/30/peugeot-supplies-keolisamey-docklands-with-27-vans

PVS Asset Finance receives FCA approval

PVS Asset Finance is forecasting business growth after gaining regulatory approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/30/pvs-asset-finance-receives-fca-approval

Fleets warned after speeding MP jailed

Company car and van drivers have been warned that telling a ‘white lie’ to avoid points on their licence is one of the “most serious offences”.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/30/fleets-warned-after-speeding-mp-jailed

Skoda Kamiq: new city SUV design sketches published

Skoda has given fleets their first glimpse of the new Skoda Kamiq, with two sketches of the new city SUV.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/30/skoda-kamiq-design-sketches-published

Cap HPI: Used car values fall in January

Average downward movements were visible for each mainstream sector, with MPVs and SUVs the worst affected.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/30/cap-hpi-used-car-values-fall-in-january

Van drivers warned against rising insurance premiums

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/01/29/consumer-intelligence-warns-van-drivers-against-insurance-premium-rise

TMC reveals Amsterdam plans in international expansion

TMC has revealed that its ongoing international expansion will see the business open an office in Amsterdam, in response to further growth

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/29/tmc-reveals-amsterdam-plans-in-international-expansion

DriveTech launches autonomous vehicle whitepaper

DriveTech has launched a new whitepaper in their continuing series, this latest titled ‘Autonomous driving – will they be safer and where does this leave the “driver”?’.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/29/drivetech-launches-autonomous-vehicle-whitepaper

RAC patrols attend fewer pothole-related breakdowns in Q4 2018

RAC patrols dealt with 1,714 breakdowns in the last three months of 2018 that were more than likely caused by potholes or poor road surfaces.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/29/rac-patrols-attend-fewer-pothole-related-breakdowns-in-q4-2018

Revised engine line-up and lower CO2 for 2019 Nissan Micra supermini

Nissan has added two new engines and an Xtronic automatic gearbox to its revised Micra range.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/29/revised-engine-line-up-and-lower-co2-for-2019-nissan-micra-supermini

Grey fleet challenge increasing, says Licence Bureau

Licence checking company blames the continued growth in personal leasing and the increased tax burden for some company car users.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/29/grey-fleet-challenge-increasing-says-licence-bureau

True cost of charging EVs at home is unclear to users, says Citizens Advice

A lack of clarity is making it difficult for electric vehicle drivers to choose the best domestic electricity tariff to charge their vehicles, research by Citizens Advice has found.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/29/true-cost-of-charging-evs-at-home-is-unclear-to-users-says-citizens-advice

Skoda increases true fleet registrations in 2018

Skoda UK has announced a successful 2018 for its fleet division – maintaining a 3.5% market share and increasing true fleet registrations to 3.9%.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/29/skoda-increases-true-fleet-registrations-in-2018

VW Group to start production of mobile EV fast charging station

Volkswagen Group is to start series production of its mobile electric vehicle charging stations next year.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/29/vw-group-to-start-production-of-mobile-ev-fast-charging-station

Compliance risk for fleets with smart motorway increase

An increase in the number of smart motorways, which rely on advanced traffic management (ATM) cameras, could give fleets a compliance problem.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/29/compliance-risk-for-fleets-with-smart-motorway-increase

Former Thatcham chief executive Peter Shaw passes away

Thatcham Research has paid tribute to its former chief executive, Peter Shaw, who passed away last week (Thursday, January 24).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/01/29/former-thatcham-chief-executive-peter-shaw-passes-away

Addison Lee invests £41 million in 1,200 Volkswagen Sharan MPVs

Addison Lee Group is investing £41 million on 1,200 Volkswagen Sharan MPVs to create an ultra-low emission zone-compliant fleet for London.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/28/addison-lee-invests-41-million-in-1-200-volkswagen-sharan-mpvs

Calor calls for Government to develop gas refuelling network

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/01/28/calor-calls-for-government-to-develop-gas-refuelling-network

Ryder supplies fleet of 14 new Mercedes-Benz vans to Willerby

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/01/28/ryder-supplies-fleet-of-14-new-mercedes-benz-vans-to-willerby

Maxoptra software ‘improves’ Snap-on service

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/01/28/maxoptra-software-improves-snap-on-service

Watch: AA releases anti-theft video as car robbery rates rise by 50%

The AA has released an anti-theft video and top 10 tips as research revealed that 1 in 10 members think modern cars are theft-proof.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/28/watch-aa-releases-anti-theft-video-as-car-robbery-rates-rise-by-50

MG Motor UK expands and increases BCA operations

MG will expand its new vehicle operations with BCA to manage a big increase in new vehicles at the docks in Bristol in 2019.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/28/mg-motor-uk-expands-and-increases-bca-operations

Warburtons appoints Goodyear Tyres to supply UK fleet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/01/28/warburtons-appoints-goodyear-tyres-to-supply-uk-fleet

Suzuki named number one for customer satisfaction

Suzuki GB has been named as the leading car brand for customer satisfaction, by the Institute of Customer Service.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/28/suzuki-named-number-one-for-customer-satisfaction

Government considers ‘doing nothing’ to BIK to offset WLTP

The Government is being warned that a failure to recognise the impact of WLTP on tax could cause long-term damage to the fleet sector and the environment.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/28/government-considers-doing-nothing-to-bik-to-offset-wltp

X One fits Yokohama winter tyres to fleet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2019/01/28/x-one-fits-yokohama-winter-tyres-to-fleet

PCL Transport 24/7 fined after driver injured

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/01/28/pcl-transport-24/7-fined-after-driver-injured

Veolia fined £1m following death of worker

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/01/28/veolia-fined-1m-following-death-of-worker

Advertisement feature - Electric vehicles and sustainable travel options

Advertisement feature from Hitachi Electric vehicles and sustainable travel options

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/01/22/advertisement-feature-electric-vehicles-and-sustainable-travel-options

Macquarie invests £1.2m in leasing company XL Group

XL Group is targeting significant growth after winning an initial £1.2 million investment from Macquarie Corporate and Asset Finance.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2019/01/25/macquarie-invests-12m-in-leasing-company-xl-group

Europcar adds more Renualt Zoes to its fleet

Europcar has added a further 85 Renault Zoes to its fleet.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/01/25/europcar-adds-more-renualt-zoes-to-its-fleet

Renault Master gains new aluminium tipper and luton options

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/01/25/renault-master-gains-new-aluminium-tipper-and-luton-options

Certas Energy opens bunker HGV refuelling site at Holyhead Port

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/01/25/certas-energy-opens-bunker-hgvrefuelling-site-at-holyhead-port

Iveco Retail appoints Dameon Grove as general manager

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/01/25/iveco-retail-appoints-dameon-grove-as-general-manager

Gasrec unlocks CO2 savings for LNG operators

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/01/25/gasrec-unlocks-co2-savings-on-lng

Bridgestone and Iris Capital to develop mobility services

Bridgestone Europe and Iris Capital have announced a deal to investigate and invest in new mobility services and digital technologies across Europe, the Middle-East and Africa.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/25/bridgestone-and-iris-capital-to-develop-mobility-services

Imperial College London takes delivery of Toyota Mirai

The Mirai has been acquired with support from the Office for Low Emission Vehicles, Hydrogen Mobility Europe and the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/01/25/imperial-college-london-takes-delivery-of-toyota-mirai

Vehicle thefts increase by almost 50% in five years

New figures from the Home Office show an alarming increase in vehicle thefts, up almost 50% in the past five years.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/25/vehicle-thefts-increase-by-almost-50-in-five-years

Asset Alliance Group appoints two new directors

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/01/24/asset-alliance-group-appoints-two-new-directors

DVSA promotes Becky Thomas to director of strategy and policy

DVSA has announced the promotion of former head of planning and performance, Becky Thomas, to director of strategy and policy.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/01/24/dvsa-promotes-becky-thomas-to-director-of-strategy-and-policy

Collett and Sons use specialist tech to deliver ‘abnormal’ load

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/01/24/collett-and-sons-use-specialist-tech-to-deliver-abnormal-load

ADAS calibration and training is essential, says National Windscreens

National Windscreens has supported 14 more technicians as they qualify to national ADAS calibration industry standards at fitting centres in Scotland and Cumbria.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/24/adas-calibration-and-training-is-essential-says-national-windscreens

Government lacks ‘clear and cohesive’ green transport strategy

Fleet Alliance says the Government lacks a clear and cohesive strategy to low emission charging zones, diesels and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/01/24/government-lacks-clear-and-cohesive-green-transport-strategy

Honda Urban EV to premier at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2019

Honda will showcase a prototype version of its new electric vehicle at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2019, ahead of its launch later in the year.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/24/honda-urban-ev-to-premier-at-the-geneva-motor-show-in-march-2019

Volvo grows true fleet sales by 16%

Volvo’s true fleet sales grew by 16% in the second half of 2018, following a restructuring of its business team.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/24/volvo-grows-true-fleet-sales-by-16

Chevin launches new workshop technician app

Chevin Fleet Solutions has launched a new vehicle maintenance management app, the Workshop Hub.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/24/chevin-launches-new-workshop-technician-app

FTA calls for ultra-low emission vehicle standard for vans

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/01/24/fta-calls-for-ultra-low-emission-vehicle-standard-for-vans

Projections show self-driving vehicle direction of travel

JLR has developed technology that beams a series of projections onto the road to show the future intentions of the self-driving vehicle.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/24/projections-show-self-driving-vehicle-direction-of-travel

Car insurance costs rise as bodyshop capacity becomes “critical”

A decline in accident repair centres is causing insurance-related repair costs to rise significantly.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/01/24/car-insurance-costs-rise-as-bodyshop-capacity-becomes-critical

New Europcar commercial vehicle rental site in Glasgow

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/01/24/new-europcar-commercial-vehicle-rental-site-in-glasgow

Government approves Leeds clean air zone proposals

Businesses have been urged to start planning for the introduction of the Leeds clean air zone after the Government this week approved the city council’s proposals.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/23/government-approves-proposals-for-clean-air-zone-in-leeds

FORS launch fleet management system app

FORS has launched a new mobile app, free to all paying subscribers, to help streamline vehicle inspection processes and assist in FORS accreditation.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/23/fors-launch-fleet-management-system-app

Cartwright Rentals expands network with North East depot

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/01/23/cartwright-rentals-expands-network-with-north-east-depot

Rockingham dual lane brings ‘huge success’ for City Auction Group

City Auction Group has reported "huge success" of its opening sale event at its newly refurbished dual lane auction halls at the Rockingham centre.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/23/rockingham-duel-lane-brings-huge-success-for-city-auction-group

New engines and safety equipment for revised Ford Ranger pick-up

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/01/23/new-engines-and-safety-equipment-for-revised-ford-ranger-pick-up

Faurecia to test real-time emissions monitoring in DHL vehicles

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/01/23/faurecia-to-test-real-time-emissions-monitoring-in-dhl-vehicles

Urban dwellers want smart traffic measures to cut congestion, finds ATG Access

Three-quarters (74%) of city dwellers want smart city measures to cut congestion, research from ATG Access has shown.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/23/urban-dwellers-want-smart-traffic-measures-to-cut-congestion-finds-atg-access

New dual role for Turner at APD Global Research

Paul Turner has been named as APD Global Research's new MD in Australia, combining his APD executive chairman role in the UK.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/01/23/new-dual-role-for-turner-at-apd-global-research

Scrap diesel company car tax surcharge to mitigate WLTP, says TMC

Fleets should press the Treasury to scrap the 4% diesel surcharge next year to mitigate the impact of the new emissions testing regime on tax, says TMC.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/23/scrap-diesel-company-car-tax-surcharge-says-tmc

Clean air zones to have ‘minimal’ impact on fleets, claims Arval

Arval has criticised the debate around clean air zones (CAZs), saying the tone is out of proportion to their likely effects.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/23/clean-air-zones-to-have-minimal-impact-on-fleets-claims-arval

Kia e-Niro named Car of the Year by What Car

What Car has named the upcoming Kia e-Niro as its 2019 Car of the Year.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/23/kia-e-niro-named-car-of-the-year-by-what-car

Green Motion lowers vehicle damage charges

Green Motion has implemented a range of new initiatives to improve customer service, including lower damage charges.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/01/23/green-motion-lowers-vehicle-damage-charges

LCV values rise 4.8% in 2018, says BCA Pulse

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/01/23/lcv-values-rise-48-in-2018-says-bca-pulse

Vauxhall reveals new Vivaro priced from £21,240

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/01/22/vauxhall-reveals-new-vivaro-van

Bridgestone to acquire TomTom Telematics for £800 million

Bridgestone Europe has entered into an agreement with TomTom to acquire its telematics business for a cash consideration of €910 million (£802 million).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/22/bridgestone-to-acquire-tomtom-telematics-for-802-million

Go Plant acquires 266 ex-Gulliver's Truck Hire vehicles

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/01/22/go-plant-acquires-266-vehicles-from-gulliver-s-truck-hire

Mercedes-Benz appoints Katie Purcell as head of Special Trucks – Unimog

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/01/22/mercedes-benz-appoints-katie-purcell-as-head-of-special-trucks-unimog

IMI calls for more EV training for technicians

The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is supporting the development of a Professional Standard for technician to repair electric vehicles safely.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/01/22/imi-calls-for-more-ev-training-for-technicians

HS2 rail project sparks surge in demand for SM UK safety technology

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/01/22/hs2-rail-project-sparks-surge-in-demand-for-sm-uk-safety-technology

Traffic congestion ‘crisis’ hitting SME profits

More than 40% of businesses are losing money as a result of traffic congestion, according to new research from Close Brothers Asset Finance.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/01/22/traffic-congestion-crisis-hitting-sme-profits

innogy eMobility UK appoints Nissan’s Karl Anders as managing director

Former Nissan Fleet national EV manager Karl Anders has been appointed as managing director of innogy eMobility UK.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/01/22/innogy-emobility-uk-appoints-nissan-s-karl-anders-as-managing-director

Ford and Volkswagen alliance will boost competitiveness, says Frost & Sullivan

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/01/21/ford-and-volkswagen-alliance-will-boost-competitiveness-says-frost-and-sullivan

Deloitte predicts electric vehicle price parity by 2024

Deloitte's research also shows global EV adoption rates increasing, from two million units in 2018, to four million in 2020 and 12 million in 2025, before rising to 21 million in 2030.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/01/21/deloitte-predicts-electric-vehicle-price-parity-by-2024

Councils fixing ‘most dangerous’ potholes first

Local highway authorities (LHAs) across the country are increasingly adopting the ‘risk-based’ approach to fixing roads, says the RAC Foundation.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/21/councils-fixing-most-dangerous-potholes-first

Cartwright Conversions recognised with Lex Autolease customer service award

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/01/21/cartwright-conversions-recognised-with-lex-autolease-customer-service-award

FuelGenie reports 94% positive customer satisfaction results

FuelGenie has reported that 94% of its customer’s ratings were ‘good’ or ‘excellent’ following a recent satisfaction survey.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/01/21/fuelgenie-reports-94-positive-customer-satisfaction-results

VGroup restructures vLease division with new appointments

VGroup International has restructured its vLease division to further reinforce customer service levels and client communication.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/01/21/vgroup-restructures-vlease-division-with-new-appointments

Councils expected to introduce £1,000-a-year workplace parking levies

Up to 10 local authorities could be planning to introduce workplace charging levies, which could cost employees up to £1,000 per year to park at work.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/21/councils-expected-to-introduce-1-000-a-year-workplace-parking-levies

Companies need to look beyond price in procurement, says FleetLocum

Price is not the most important factor to take into account during a procurement process, warns FleetLocum.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/21/companies-need-to-look-beyond-price-in-procurement-says-fleetlocum

New plans for Oxford clean air zone published

New plans for a Zero Emission Zone (ZEZ) in Oxford could see all non-zero emission vehicles banned from the city centre during certain hours from 2020.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/01/21/new-plans-for-oxford-clean-air-zone-published

Business travel set to decline by 25% in next five years, finds Sewells

A significant proportion of companies are actively seeking both to reduce business travel and to cut the number of employees commuting to the workplace, research by Sewells has found.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/21/business-travel-set-to-decline-by-25-in-next-five-years-finds-sewells

Ford Ka was fastest-selling used car in 2018, finds Indicata UK

The Ford Ka was the fastest-selling used car in the UK last year, taking an average 32 days for dealers to sell, according to Indicata UK.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/21/ford-ka-was-fastest-selling-used-car-in-2018-finds-indicita-uk

Toyota Prius gains all-wheel-drive option

Toyota has added the option of all-wheel-drive to the hybrid Prius, as part of a range of updates for 2019.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/21/toyota-prius-gains-all-wheel-drive-option

Brexit: International Driving Permit warning for fleets

RAC highlights important changes in applying for International Driving Permits.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/21/brexit-international-driving-permit-warning-for-fleets

Nissan to launch portable battery pack made out of end-of-life Leaf batteries

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/01/18/nissan-to-launch-portable-battery-pack-made-out-of-end-of-life-leaf-batteries

VMS Fleet Management invests £10m in new refrigerated rental vans

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/01/18/vms-fleet-management-invests-10m-in-new-refrigerated-rental-vans

r2c Online to boost workshop profitability with new workload tool

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/01/18/r2c-online-to-boost-workshop-profitability-with-new-workload-tool

Activa Contracts and Lightfoot partner to reward safest drivers

Activa Contracts has sponsored a new initiative with risk management partner Lightfoot, to incentivise and reward its safest drivers with “a prize a week”.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/18/activa-contracts-and-lightfoot-partner-to-reward-safest-drivers

LeasePlan finds UK falling behind European leaders in EV preparation

The UK is lagging behind European leaders in its electric vehicle preparation despite having the third most EVs in the continent, LeasePlan has found

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/18/leaseplan-finds-uk-falling-behind-european-leaders-in-ev-preparation

Grey cars lead 2018 registrations

Grey cars became the most popular in 2018, overtaking black as the UK’s favourite new car colour.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/18/grey-cars-lead-2018-registrations

Hyundai Ioniq updated for 2019 with telematics

Hyundai is launching a heavily revised version of the Ioniq hybrid and plug-in hybrid.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/18/hyundai-ioniq-updated-for-2019-with-telematics

Audi UK appoints James Buxton as head of fleet sales

Audi UK has appointed James Buxton as head of fleet sales, replacing Tom Brennan who left the Volkswagen Group in November last year.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/18/audi-uk-has-appointed-james-buxton-as-head-of-fleet-sales

Ford adds hybrid estate to revised Mondeo line-up

Ford has updated the Mondeo for 2019 with new prices and a new hybrid estate.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/18/ford-adds-hybrid-estate-to-revised-mondeo-line-up

Bristol threatened with legal action over lack of NOx plan

The Government has threatened Bristol City Council with legal action after it failed to submit final air quality plans.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/17/bristol-threatened-with-legal-action-over-lack-of-nox-plan

New Toyota RAV4 now available to order

Toyota’s new RAV4 SUV is now available to order, priced from £29,635.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/12/04/toyota-s-new-all-hybrid-rav4-suv-range-to-offer-co2-from-102g/km

ERM Advanced Telematics targets global car-sharing market

ERM Advanced Telematics has announced that it is expanding its efforts to penetrate the global car sharing market through a range of new risk minimising products.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/17/erm-advanced-telematics-targets-global-car-sharing-market

Jost Group expects TCO savings from its 30 LNG-powered Iveco Stralis NP trucks

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2019/01/17/jost-group-expects-tco-savings-from-its-30-lng-powered-iveco-stralis-np-trucks

3M announces Wrap Cube as Select Gold Partner

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/01/17/3m-announces-wrap-cube-as-select-gold-partner

EVolt says product reliability is key to 2018 success

Swarco eVolt has reported a record year of growth in 2018, following a new supplier contract and recruitment drive.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/01/17/evolt-says-product-reliability-was-key-to-2018-success

VRA warns of shortage of used diesel cars

New diesel car sales are falling so quickly that there could be shortages of them on the used market, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/17/vra-warns-of-shortage-of-used-diesel-cars

New BMW 7 Series: prices, specifications and CO2 emissions

The new BMW 7 Series will be priced from £69,430, when it goes on sale in April.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/17/new-bmw-7-series-prices-specifications-and-co2-emissions

Half of Chevin’s fleet now electric

Chevin Fleet Solutions had previously committed to ensuring that at least 5% of its fleet was electric by 2020, having joined the Go Ultra Low campaign in 2016.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/17/half-of-chevin-s-fleet-now-electric

No public charge points for electric or hydrogen trucks, says ACEA

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/01/17/no-public-charging-points-for-electric-or-hydrogen-trucks-says-acea

New cameras for London’s Rotherhithe Tunnel

Cameras will be introduced in early February to enforce vehicle restrictions around the clock, says Transport for London.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/17/new-cameras-for-london-s-rotherhithe-tunnel

Nexus Vehicle Rental achieves record results

Nexus Vehicle Rental reports revenue growth of 43.5% and an undisclosed double-digit growth in profit for the fifth-year in a row.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/17/nexus-vehicle-rental-achieves-record-results

Government continues to miss opportunity to drive EV uptake, says BVRLA

The Government has again ignored calls to bring forward the 2% BIK rate for pure EVs from April 2020 to April 2019.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2019/01/16/government-continues-to-miss-opportunity-to-drive-ev-uptake-says-bvrla

Marshall Fleet Solutions partners with FuelGenie

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/01/16/marshall-fleet-solutions-signs-up-to-fuelgenie-to-drive-efficiencies

Camera Telematics launches Street Angel dashcam

Camera Telematics has announced the UK launch of Street Angel, following its launch in Ireland, in 2016.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/16/camera-telematics-launches-street-angel-dashcam

FMG appoints Dave Parry as commercial director

Incident management provider FMG has appointed Dave Parry as its new commercial director, following Harvey Stead's promotion to managing director last year.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/01/16/fmg-appoints-dave-parry-as-commercial-director

Ford and VW to co-develop vans and pickups

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/01/16/ford-and-vw-to-co-develop-vans-and-pickups

AutoRaise and NBRA collaborate to address skills shortage

AutoRaise and NBRA have collaborated to help vehicle repairers across the UK address challenges around skills, investment in young people and apprenticeships.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/16/autoraise-and-nbra-collaborate-to-address-skills-shortage

Police begin two-week speeding crackdown

The National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) is encouraging police forces to target speeding drivers in a two-week campaign.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2019/01/16/police-begin-two-week-speeding-crackdown

OLEV funds wireless EV charging study in London

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/01/16/olev-funds-wireless-ev-charging-study-in-london

Vote in the Fleet News Awards - and £200 John Lewis vouchers could be yours

For voting in the Fleet News Awards we will enter your name into a ballot to win £200 of John Lewis vouchers. Please take the time to have your say.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/01/15/vote-in-the-fleet-news-awards-and-200-john-lewis-vouchers-could-be-yours

Ford strikes RNLI fleet replacement deal

Ford will replace the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) fleet with more than 450 vehicles over the next three years.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/16/ford-strikes-rnli-fleet-replacement-deal

MOT change would be good for road safety, says RAC

The RAC has given its backing to aligning the MOT with vehicle safety recalls so that if there is an outstanding issue with a car or van it could fail the test.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/15/mot-change-would-be-good-for-road-safety-says-rac

Government defeat leaves industry facing no-deal Brexit

The fleet and leasing industry faces further uncertainty after MPs voted down Theresa May’s Brexit deal.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/15/brexit-government-defeat-leaves-industry-facing-disorderly-exit-from-eu

Three-quarters want all vehicles charged to enter Clean Air Zones

Three-quarters (75%) of attendees at an ALD Automotive event think all vehicles emitting CO2 should be charged to enter a Clean Air Zone (CAZ).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/15/three-quarters-want-all-vehicles-charged-to-enter-clean-air-zones

Nissan IMs Concept previews new electric performance saloon

Nissan has showcased the IMs Concept, an electric performance saloon, at the 2019 Detroit Motor Show.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/15/nissan-ims-concept-previews-new-electric-performance-saloon

Volkswagen launches Engineered To Go conversion programme

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/01/15/volkswagen-launches-engineered-to-go-conversion-programme

Automotive Software Solutions partners with OviDrive

Automotive Software Solutions (ASS) has announced a partnership with OviDrive, to help in its UK and EU growth.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/15/automotive-software-solutions-partners-with-ovidrive

Jane Pocock announced as new Copart UK managing director

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/01/15/jane-pocock-announced-as-new-copart-uk-managing-director

Amber Assist and VisionTrack enhance service offering with partnership

Amber Assist has teamed up with Vision Track to enhance its service offering to car and van fleets, providing CCTV and video telematics systems.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/15/amber-assist-and-vision-track-enhance-service-offering-with-partnership

Enterprise opens new Livingston Rent-A-Car branch

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has opened a new branch in Livingston, giving local residents access to mobility as well as the town’s first car club vehicle.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/01/15/enterprise-opens-new-livingston-rent-a-car-branch

Hauliers aiming to operate in Europe after Brexit need to act now, warns FTA

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/01/15/hauliers-aiming-to-operate-in-europe-after-brexit-need-to-act-now-warns-fta

UK achieves second highest true fleet sales in Europe

The UK recorded the second highest true fleet sales in Europe last year, according to Dataforce.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/15/uk-achieves-second-highest-true-fleet-sales-in-europe

Accident Exchange group of companies rebrands as AX

The Accident Exchange group of companies is to undergo a rebrand to AX following significant growth and a return to profitability in 2018.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/15/accident-exchange-group-of-companies-rebrands-as-ax

DTF Couriers adds seven Mercedes-Benz Sprinters to its fleet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/01/15/dtf-couriers-adds-seven-mercedes-benz-sprinters-to-its-fleet

Arval argues EVs are suitable for high mileage drivers

The leasing company says that the applications for which EVs are appropriate depend much more on the daily driving profile of each driver.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/01/15/arval-argues-evs-are-suitable-for-high-mileage-drivers

Endless appoints Oliver North to lead O&H Vehicle Conversions

O&H Vehicle Conversions owners, Endless LLP, has appointed Oliver North as its new managing director, to drive growth.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/15/endless-appoints-oliver-north-to-lead-oandh-vehicle-conversions

December's used fleet market outperforms expectations - Cazana

The used fleet market in December was surprisingly buoyant and perhaps out- performed the expectations of many of the fleet vendors.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/15/december-s-used-fleet-market-outperforms-expectations-cazana

GKL Leasing buys Windsor Vehicle Leasing

GKL Leasing has acquired 100% of the shares in Windsor Vehicle Leasing, with the deal approved by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/15/gkl-leasing-buys-windsor-vehicle-leasing

GEM road safety grant applications deadline approaching

The GEM Road Safety Charity has announced that the current funding window for road safety projects will remain open until January 31.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/11/gem-road-safety-grant-applications-deadline-approaching

Verizon Connect awarded FORS supplier accreditation

Verizon Connect has been awarded official supplier accreditation by the Fleet Operator Recognition (FORS) scheme, and will work to drive efficiencies and promote safe operations.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/14/verizon-connect-awarded-fors-supplier-accreditation

Zipcar's VW e-Golf shared fleet proves popular with London motorists

Volkswagen’s partnership with car sharing club Zipcar UK has delivered over 250,000 miles zero-emission driving in London, since it joined the fleet in July 2018.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/01/14/vw-e-golf-travels-over-250-000-miles-with-zipcar-uk-partnership

McGee invests a further £2m in truck fleet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/01/14/mcgee-invests-a-further-2m-in-truck-fleet

Manchester clean air zone will not target cars, says Burnham

The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has confirmed that Manchester’s clean air zone will not target cars.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/14/manchester-clean-air-zone-will-not-target-cars-says-burnham

ABAX launches Driver Behaviour safety tool

ABAX has launched a Driver Behaviour tool which aims to help fleets improve efficiency and safety.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/14/abax-launches-driver-behaviour-safety-tool

Effectiveness of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone questioned

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/01/14/effectiveness-of-london-s-ultra-low-emission-zone-questioned

Strong demand for used petrol cars pushes prices up 6.5%, says Autorola

Average used petrol prices rose 15.5% and by nearly £1,400 to £10,370 during 2018 according to an analysis of used cars sold online by Autorola UK.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/14/strong-demand-for-used-petrol-car-pushes-prices-up-65-says-autorola

Kia announces prices and specification for ProCeed shooting brake

Kia’s ProCeed shooting brake will go on sale in the UK with prices starting at £23,835 and CO2 emissions from 110g/km.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/14/kia-announces-prices-and-specification-for-proceed-shooting-brake

Clean Air Strategy targets log burning stoves as well as transport

The Government has widened its focus on emissions, with the publication of its Clean Air Strategy, saying transport is only ‘partly’ to blame for pollution.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/01/14/clean-air-strategy-targets-log-burning-stoves-as-well-as-transport

PSA and Vauxhall fleet teams won’t merge, says PSA's Martin Gurney

PSA fleet boss Martin Gurney has said there are no plans to “commercially integrate” the PSA and Vauxhall corporate sales teams “for the foreseeable future”.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/14/psa-and-vauxhall-fleet-teams-won-t-merge-says-psa-fleet-boss-martin-gurney

Ford to cut thousands of jobs in Europe under 'transformation strategy'

Ford is expected to cut thousands of jobs across Europe, including the UK, as part of a major shake-up of its operations.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/11/ford-to-cut-thousands-of-jobs-in-europe-under-transformation-strategy

Alphera launches new online car finance portal

Alphera Financial Services has launched a new online portal for its car finance customers called My Alphera Finance.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/01/11/alphera-launches-new-online-car-finance-portal

Lightfoot debuts new technology at CES 2019

Lightfoot has announced it will fly the flag for UK fleet technology when it debuts its fleet and consumer driver reward device at CES 2019.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/11/lightfoot-to-debut-new-technology-at-ces-2019

Allstar Business Solutions launches free series of fuel webinars

Allstar Business Solutions has invited all businesses that utilise fleet vehicles for essential operations, to join the first in its series of free webinars.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/11/allstar-business-solutions-launches-series-of-free-webinars

Aston Barclay announces Independent Motor Auctions acquisition

Aston Barclay has announced its acquisition of Leeds-based Independent Motor Auctions at an event launching its new Wakefield ‘Mega Centre’ and the latest developments in its digital remarketing platform.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/11/aston-barclay-announces-independent-motor-auctions-acquisition

Transgourmet adds five CNG-powered Iveco Stralis NP trucks to fleet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/01/11/transgourmet-adds-five-cng-powered-iveco-stralis-np-trucks-to-fleet

ASA dismisses Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV TV advert complaints

The Advertising Standards Authority has rebuffed complaints against a Mitsubishi TV advert which accused the manufacturer of over-playing the EV element of its Outlander PHEV SUV.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/11/asa-dismisses-mitsubishi-outlander-phev-tv-advert-complaints

Build homes near public transport links to cut congestion, says UTG

Building new homes near public transport links could cut vehicle emissions and congestion, a new report from Urban Mobility Group says.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/11/build-homes-near-public-transport-links-to-cut-congestion-says-utg

Scania's driver coaching benefits Mulgrew Haulage

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/01/11/scania-s-driver-coaching-benefits-mulgrew-haulage

Peugeot wins fleet deal with SMS

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2019/01/11/peugeot-wins-fleet-deal-with-sms

Speedy invests £10m in new vehicles and equipment

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/01/11/speedy-invests-10m-in-new-vehicles-and-equipment-1

Average used car values rise to record levels

Average used car values rose by £275 (2.7%) to a record level of £10,141 in December as a strong month’s trading closed the year at BCA.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/11/average-used-car-values-rise-to-record-levels

MEPs back new minimum vehicle safety standards

The Transport Committee at the European Parliament has voted in support of a wide-ranging package of new vehicle safety measures.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/11/meps-back-new-minimum-vehicle-safety-standards

EV infrastructure roll-out risks deepening social divides, says report

The report – ‘Smart Cities: Fair investment for sustainable growth’ – from Localis says outdated energy and infrastructure policies must urgently be modernised

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/11/ev-infrastructure-roll-out-risks-deepening-social-divides-says-report

JLR faces 5,000 job cuts

Jaguar Land Rover is expected to announce up to 5,000 job cuts today.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/10/jlr-faces-5-000-job-cuts

Volkswagen adds new trim levels and engine to Tiguan SUV range

Volkswagen has added two new trim levels and a range-topping 230PS 2.0 TSI petrol engine to its Tiguan and Tiguan Allspace SUV ranges.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/10/volkswagen-adds-new-trim-levels-and-engine-to-tiguan-suv-range

80% of Wheels4Sure’s customers switch to PCH from owning cars

Vehicle leasing company Wheels4Sure says that 80% of its customers surveyed have switched from owning a car outright to leasing one through personal contract hire.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/10/80-of-leasing-company-wheels4sure-s-customers-switched-from-owning-cars

Brake and SmartDrive Systems release interactive driver distraction tool

Brake has released a new interactive resource for fleet professionals, in collaboration with SmartDrive Systems, tackling driver distraction.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/10/brake-and-smartdrive-release-interactive-driver-distraction-tool

Avis and Continental boost connected fleet with keyless technology

Avis Budget Group and Continental have collaborated to equip Avis’ EU and US connected fleets with Continental’s Key as a Service (KaaS) technology.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/connected-fleet/2019/01/10/avis-and-continental-boost-connected-fleet-with-keyless-technology

New Lexus ES: prices, specifications and CO2 emissions

Lexus has launched its new BMW 5 Series rivalling ES, priced from £35,150.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/10/new-lexus-es-prices-specifications-and-co2-emissions

Smarter Asset Management rebrands with new MD Paul Holmes

Smarter Asset Management (SAM), formerly Smart Asset Manager, has appointed Paul Holmes as its new managing director following a company rebrand.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/01/10/smarter-asset-management-rebrands-with-new-md-paul-holmes

Go Plant Fleet Services secures Harrow Council contract

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2019/01/10/go-plant-fleet-services-secures-harrow-council-contract

FTA welcomes Southampton's decision not to introduce clean air zone

Southampton City Council has rejected the idea of introducing a charging low emission zone to help it meet EU air quality targets.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/10/fta-welcomes-southampton-s-decision-not-to-introduce-clean-air-zone

City Auction Group completes Rockingham development

City Auction Group is launching an all-new dual lane, together with redeveloped inspection, valeting and presentation bays at its Rockingham facility.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/10/city-auction-group-completes-rockingham-development

Dawson to provide FleetCheck software to van rental customers

Dawson Group is to offer FleetCheck fleet management software to its van rental customers as part of a strategic shift that will see it broaden its product offering.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/10/dawson-to-provide-fleetcheck-software-to-van-rental-customers

Call for smart traffic measures to cut commute times

Three quarters (75%) of those surveyed would like to see the implementation of smart traffic lights to respond in real-time to the volume of traffic on the roads.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/01/10/call-for-smart-traffic-measures-to-cut-commute-times

Revised Dacia Sandero Stepway range priced from £8,995

Dacia has revised the Sandero Stepway range with new engines and trim levels.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/10/revised-dacia-sandero-stepway-range-priced-from-8-995

VRA focus on remarketing EVs and hybrids

The remarketing of electric and hybrid vehicles will be the focus of a Vehicle Remarketing Association meeting on January 23 at Fleet Auction Group, Coalville.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/10/vra-focus-on-remarketing-evs-and-hybrids

How will fleets adopt zero emission strategies to meet urban transport requirements? A Fleet News webinar

The findings and implications of a landmark survey into the electrification of UK vehicle fleets will be discussed in a Fleet News’ webinar.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/01/09/how-will-fleets-adopt-zero-emission-strategies-to-meet-urban-transport-requirements-a-fleet-news-webinar

SmartWitness strikes deal with British Truck Racing Association Championship

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/01/09/smartwitness-strikes-deal-with-british-truck-racing-association-championship

Mediafleet celebrates Arlon Graphics platinum partner accreditation

Branding specialist Mediafleet has secured platinum partner status from vinyl wrap supplier Arlon Graphics.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/01/09/mediafleet-celebrates-arlon-graphics-platinum-partner-accreditation

Volvo and Audi lead nominations for safe new car award, reveals Thatcham

Thatcham Research has revealed the 10 safest new cars vying for the What Car? Safety Award 2019.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/09/volvo-and-audi-lead-nominations-for-safe-new-car-award-reveals-thatcham

Venson to host RoSPA occupational road risk training course

Venson Automotive Solutions has announced it will host the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) training course ‘Managing Occupational Road Risk’

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/01/09/venson-to-host-rospa-occupational-road-risk-training-course

Hybrid technology gives UX250 crossover cost advantage over diesel rivals, says Lexus

Company car drivers opting for the Lexus UX 250h hybrid crossover over diesel rivals will save up to £8,000 over three years/60,000 miles, says the manufacturer.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/09/hybrid-technology-gives-ux250-crossover-cost-advantage-over-diesel-rivals-says-lexus

Nissan launches upgraded Leaf electric car with 239-mile range

Nissan has launched a Leaf electric car with a larger 62kWh battery and a range of 239 miles on a single charge.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/09/nissan-launches-upgraded-leaf-electric-car-with-239-mile-range

Volvo appoints Phil Wilkes as used truck sales director

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/01/08/volvo-appoints-phil-wilkes-as-used-truck-sales-director

Mercedes-Benz Vans launches new Medway van centre

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/01/08/mercedes-benz-vans-launches-new-medway-van-centre

Bridge maintenance backlog grows to £6.7bn

The one-off cost of clearing the total maintenance backlog for the near 72,000 council-managed road bridges in Great Britain has increased by a third, according to the RAC Foundation.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/01/08/bridge-maintenance-backlog-grows-to-67bn

Vauxhall unveils Vivaro Life MPV

Vauxhall has unveiled its Vivaro Life MPV, which will offer up to nine seats and go on sale in February.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/08/vauxhall-unveils-vivaro-life-mpv

Ocado opens natural gas refuelling station

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/01/08/ocado-opens-natural-gas-refuelling-station

Hyundai walking car concept unveiled at CES 2019

Wheels with robotic legs allow users to drive, walk or even climb over the most treacherous terrain with Elevate, an ultimate mobility vehicle (UMV).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/08/hyundai-walking-car-concept-unveiled-at-ces-2019

Peugeot appoints Go Vauxhall’s Steven Wass as UK marketing director

Peugeot UK has appointed former Go Vauxhall commercial director, Steven Wass, as its UK marketing director following the departure of Martin Moll.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/01/08/peugeot-appoints-go-vauxhall-s-steven-wass-as-uk-marketing-director

Vertu appoints Richard Lawson as head of fleet for Volkswagen Group division

Vertu Motors has appointed Richard Lawson to oversee its Volkswagen Group fleet provision and increase profitability.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/01/08/vertu-motors-appoints-richard-lawson-as-vw-head-of-fleet

BCA appoints Francis Bleasdale as business development director, OEM

Francis Bleasdale has joined BCA as business development director, OEM with responsibilities key manufacturer such as BMW and Toyota, amongst others.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/01/08/bca-appoints-francis-bleasdale-as-business-development-director-oem

Fleet Assist passes one million maintenance milestone

Fleet Assist has announced that one million vehicles have received maintenance from its service outlets, as the company now targets further growth in 2019.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/08/fleet-assist-passes-one-million-maintenance-milestone

New van market ‘remained strong’ in 2018

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/01/08/new-van-market-remained-strong-in-2018

Rob East confirmed as BMW’s new corporate sales boss

BMW has finally announced that Rob East is the new general manager for corporate sales, replacing Steve Oliver who left the manufacturer last spring.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/08/rob-east-confirmed-as-bmw-s-new-corporate-sales-boss

Majestic Wine adds Citroen Berlingo, Dispatch and Relay vans to fleet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/01/08/majestic-wine-adds-citroen-berlingo-dispatch-and-relay-vans-to-fleet

Almost one million potholes reported each year, finds The Insurance Emporium

Almost one million potholes each year have been reported to local authorities since 2015, research by The Insurance Emporium has found.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/08/almost-one-million-potholes-reported-each-year-finds-the-insurance-emporium

Andrew Chandler appointed new sales director at FMG

FMG has appointed Andrew Chandler to the role of sales director from his previous position as head of sales and marketing.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/01/08/andrew-chandler-appointed-new-sales-director-at-fmg

Cities should not be setting vehicle design standards, says FTA

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/01/08/cities-should-not-be-setting-vehicle-design-standards-says-fta

Lease costs for electric vehicles fall in 2018, says Cap HPI

The study looked at five of the best-selling models in the UK and discovered that monthly lease costs had fallen by 9.5% on average.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/01/08/lease-costs-for-electric-vehicles-fall-through-2018-says-cap-hpi

Toyota showcases autonomous Lexus LS research vehicle at CES 2019

The Toyota Research Institute (TRI) will introduced its new P4 automated driving test vehicle at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, today.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/07/toyota-showcases-autonomous-lexus-ls-research-vehicle-at-ces-2019

In-car personal assistants set for significant growth

Virtual personal assistants (VPAs) such as Siri and Amazon’s Alexa are expected to expand significantly into the automotive sector.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/07/in-car-personal-assistants-set-for-significant-growth

Volvo Group sets aside £615m to deal with diesel emissions issue

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/01/07/volvo-group-sets-aside-615m-to-deal-with-diesel-emissions-issue

Renault Trucks Range T and Range D offer greater efficiency with Euro 6 Step D engines

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/01/07/new-drivelines-offer-renault-trucks-range-t-and-range-d-efficiency-gains

Suzuki Jimny SUV receives 'record-breaking' residual value forecast

Suzuki’s Jimny compact SUV has received record high residual value forecasts for the brand.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/07/suzuki-jimny-suv-receives-record-breaking-residual-value-forecast

Fleet sales hardest hit in 2018 with 7.3% decline

Fleet sales were down more than 7% last year, as the new car market suffered its worst performance in five years.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/07/fleet-sales-hardest-hit-in-2018-with-73-decline

Clean your number plate before every journey, urges GEM

Drivers risk a fine of up to £1,000 if their number plate is dirty and can’t be read easily.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/07/clean-your-number-plate-before-every-journey-to-avoid-fine-urges-gem

Greene King orders more customised drays from Ryder

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/01/07/greene-king-orders-more-customised-drays-from-ryder

BCA aims to make buying easier with BCA Buyer app

The BCA Buyer app offers mobile access to a range of used vehicles in the UK with the ability to search and track stock in real-time.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/07/bca-aims-to-make-buying-easier-with-bca-buyer-app

Fleet procurement: Independent expertise ‘critical’

Independent ‘deep dives’ by experts into fleet purchasing costs and terms is critical if businesses are to obtain value for money, according to FleetLocum.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/07/fleet-procurement-independent-expertise-critical

Glasgow welcomes Scotland's first low emission zone

The low emission zone (LEZ) is initially targeting local bus services only, but will be extended to all vehicle types by the end of 2022.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/01/07/glasgow-welcomes-scotland-s-first-low-emission-zone

Female talent sought for first UK Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award

Women in the fleet industry are being urged to enter an award being held in the UK for the first time.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2018/12/20/female-talent-sought-for-first-uk-barbara-cox-woman-of-the-year-award

Kia updates Optima Sportswagon plug-in hybrid with additional trim level

Kia’s Optima Sportswagon plug-in hybrid is now available in an additional trim level as part of an update for 2019.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/04/kia-updates-optima-sportswagon-plug-in-hybrid-with-additional-trim-level

Mercedes-Benz is most popular brand among Hippo Leasing customers

Drivers looking to lease cars are increasingly opting for premium brands ahead of mainstream ones, research by Hippo Leasing has found.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/04/mercedes-benz-most-popular-brand-among-hippo-leasing-customers

New AWD Sprinter pricing and specification announced

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/01/04/new-awd-sprinter-pricing-and-specification-announced

New Nissan connected car technology will help drivers ‘see the invisible’

Nissan will next week unveil its ‘Invisible-to-Visible’ vision for connected cars which will help drivers see obstacles otherwise hidden out of sight.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/04/nissan-to-unveil-connected-car-technology-which-helps-drivers-see-the-invisible

Arval welcomes new chairman and CEO Alain Van Groenendael

Arval welcomed Alain Van Groenendael as its new chairman and chief executive who brings over 30 years of international experience.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/01/04/arval-welcomes-new-chairman-and-ceo-alain-van-groenendael

Selsia appoints Ruth Lane as operations controller

Selsia Vehicle Accident Centres has “strengthened” its operations team with the appointment of Ruth Lane to the position of operations controller.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/01/04/selsia-appoints-ruth-lane-as-operations-controller

Volkswagen and Toyota endorse Truckman’s racking division

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/01/04/volkswagen-and-toyota-endorse-truckman-s-racking-division

Prioritise pedestrians and cyclists on roads, says NICE

Pedestrians, cyclists and those who use public transport should be given priority when new roads are built or upgraded, the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence has said.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/04/prioritise-pedestrians-and-cyclists-on-roads-says-nice

Fuel prices fall but ‘should be lower’, says RAC

A lack of competition from three of the big four supermarkets is costing fleets and company car drivers at the pumps, claims the RAC.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/04/fuel-prices-should-be-lower-says-rac

Disruption likely as M56 motorway near Manchester is upgraded

The Sharston Link stretch of the M56 near Manchester is to be upgraded over the next five weeks.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/03/disruption-likely-as-m56-motorway-near-manchester-is-upgraded

Enterprise Car Club reduces Gloucestershire Council's emissions

Gloucestershire County Council has estimated savings of two tonnes of CO2 a month with Enterprise Car Club, compared to employees commuting in privately-owned cars.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/01/03/enterprise-car-club-reduces-gloucestershire-councils-emissions

Hyundai Motor UK promotes Ashley Andrew to MD

Hyundai Motor UK has promoted former sales director Ashley Andrew to managing director to solidify EU position.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/01/03/hyundai-motor-uk-promotes-ashley-andrew-to-md

Microlise begins search for 'Driver of the Year' 2019

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/01/03/microlise-begins-search-for-driver-of-the-year-2019

Samworth Brothers expands fleet with 18 Mercedes-Benz Actros trucks

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/01/03/samworth-brothers-expands-fleet-with-18-mercedes-benz-actros-trucks

VW mobile electric vehicle charging station can charge EVs in 17 minutes

Volkswagen is to put the first of its mobile electric vehicle charging stations – which can charge an EV in an average of 17 minutes – into operation in the first half of this year.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/03/vw-mobile-electric-vehicle-charging-station-can-charge-evs-in-17-minutes

Cost savings likely to dominate fleet agenda in 2019

Cost savings will be a top priority for fleet operators this year as organisations look to contain their spending, says FleetCheck.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/03/cost-savings-likely-to-dominate-fleet-agenda-in-2019

Mercedes-Benz revises trim levels for Vito

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/01/03/mercedes-benz-revises-trim-levels-for-vito

Kings Secure Technologies protects remote workers with Safe Hub app

Kings Secure Technologies is to issue all its remote workers with Lone Worker Solutions’s Safe Hub app to help protect them from harm.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/03/kings-secure-technologies-protects-remote-workers-with-safe-hub-app

Mazda adds range-topping GT Sport Nav+ trim to CX-5 SUV model

Mazda has added a range-topping GT Sport Nav+ trim to its CX-5 SUV range.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/02/mazda-adds-range-topping-gt-sport-nav-trim-to-cx-5-suv-model

Autoglass launches new booking app with Amazon Alexa

Autoglass has launched a new voice assistant skill using Amazon’s Alexa enabling the technology to book appointments and make enquiries.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/01/02/autoglass-launches-new-booking-app-with-amazon-alexa

Hyundai Tucson fastest selling used car of 2018, says AA Cars

Family-friendly SUVs and crossovers were the fastest selling second hand cars of 2018, but Hyundai Tuscon tops the list, according to AA Cars analysis.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/01/02/Hyundai-Tucson-fastest-selling-used-car-of-2018--says-AA-Cars

Used car values fell 1.7% in December, says Cap HPI

Average used car values fell by 1.7% in December as demand weakened, according to Cap HPI.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/02/used-car-values-fell-17-in-december-says-cap-hpi

Heron Foods increases payload with semi-trailer customisation

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/01/02/heron-foods-increases-payload-with-semi-trailer-customisation

Hyundai to introduce fingerprint unlock and start technology

Hyundai is developing smart fingerprint technology that will allow drivers to unlock and start a vehicle without using keys.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/01/02/hyundai-to-introduce-fingerprint-unlock-and-start-technology

E.On invests in Finnish e-mobility software company Virta

E-mobility software company Virta is targeting international growth after – together with lead investor Helen – it finalised investment from energy company E-On.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/02/eon-invests-in-finnish-e-mobility-software-company-virta

Virtuo expands mobile car rental service in London

Mobile car rental service Virtuo has expanded its London-based fleet to more than 100 cars.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/02/virtuo-expands-mobile-car-rental-service-in-london

Record number of potholes reported to councils

There was a 44% increase in number of potholes reported to councils in the past two years, says the RAC.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/01/02/record-number-of-potholes-reported-to-councils