Commercial Fleet Awards to join Fleet Live

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/02/28/commercial-fleet-awards-merges-with-fleet-live-in-ground-breaking-new-event

Van thieves thwarted by Mercedes-Benz connected tech

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/02/28/van-thieves-thwarted-by-mercedes-benz-connected-tech

Van operators ‘must come together’ to break down metal health stigma

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/02/28/van-operators-must-come-together-to-break-down-metal-health-stigma

Brake hosts fleet-focused fatigue management seminar

Brake has invited fleet managers, health and safety managers and HR professionals to attend it’s seminar on driver fatigue.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/28/brake-hosts-fleet-focused-fatigue-management-seminar

Call for TfL to reinstate freight team

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/02/28/call-for-tfl-to-reinstate-freight-team

REA calls for greater interoperability between EV charging networks

Greater ‘interoperability’ between electric vehicle charging networks should be made a pariority for the industry, says the Renewable Energy Association.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/28/rea-calls-for-greater-interoperability-between-ev-charging-networks

Seat Tarraco sets SUV safety standard in latest Euro NCAP results

The new Seat Tarraco has achieved a 97% score for Adult Occupant Protection, in the latest round of safety tests conducted by Euro NCAP.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/28/seat-tarraco-sets-suv-safety-standard-in-latest-euro-ncap-results

Secure Systems adopts Camera Telematics’ Street Angel

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/02/28/secure-systems-adopts-camera-telematics-street-angel

Polestar 2 revealed with 300-mile range

Polestar has revealed its second model, the Polestar 2. A fully-electric five-door fastback that is predicted to cost £35,000.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/28/polestar-2-revealed-with-300-mile-range

Cadent Gas prosecuted for unsafe roadworks

Transport for London (TfL) has successfully prosecuted Cadent Gas for a series of unsafe roadworks, with the utility company ordered to pay a fine of £40,000.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/02/28/cadent-gas-prosecuted-for-unsafe-roadworks

More cars now feature park assistance systems as standard, says Bosch

An increasing number of new cars sold in the UK feature parking assistance systems as standard, according to research by Bosch.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/28/more-cars-now-feature-park-assistance-systems-as-standard-says-bosch

FTA questions effectiveness of Manchester CAZ

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/02/28/fta-questions-effectiveness-of-manchester-caz

New engines give Mercedes GLC facelift lower CO2 emissions

Mercedes has unveiled its facelifted GLC, which features a range of new engines that are more efficient.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/28/new-engines-give-mercedes-glc-facelift-lower-co2-emissions

New fuel labels to be introduced at filling stations

New EU-wide fuel labels will be rolled out across all filling stations by September 2019, to help inform drivers them of the biofuel content of both petrol and diesel.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/02/28/new-fuel-labels-to-be-introduced-at-filling-stations

Revised Jaguar XE avoids 4% BIK diesel surcharge

The revised Jaguar XE will be available with an RDE2 compliant 180PS diesel engine, meaning company car drivers will not have to pay the 4% benefit-in-kind surcharge.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/27/revised-jaguar-xe-avoids-4-bik-diesel-surcharge

Winners of the 2019 Experteye awards revealed

Leading companies from the fleet and automotive industries have been honoured for service excellence in the 2019 Experteye awards.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/27/winners-of-the-2019-experteye-awards-revealed

Kwik Fit wins three-year sole supply tyre contract with SG Fleet UK

Kwik Fit has won a three-year sole supply contract with SG Fleet UK for the provision of tyres and associated products.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/02/27/kwik-fit-wins-three-year-sole-supply-tyre-contract-with-sg-fleet-uk

FTA partners with ITT to deliver two-day transport logistics event

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/02/27/fta-partners-with-itt-to-deliver-two-day-transport-logistics-event

Companies urged to recognise legal obligation to grey fleet vehicles

Grey fleet drivers have raised the compliance risks their employers face and have asked that appropriate policies and procedures be treated with paramount importance, says Licence Check.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/27/companies-urged-to-recognise-legal-obligation-to-grey-fleet-vehicles

Air Index launches on-road, independent guide to tailpipe emissions

A new standardised emissions rating system which allows fleet managers to see how much pollution a vehicle produces when used in urban areas has been launched.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/27/air-index-on-road-independent-guide-to-tailpipe-emissions-launched

Uncertainty boosting medium term rental, says Meridian

Ongoing uncertainty in the fleet sector is continuing to boost volumes of medium-term rental, says Meridian Vehicle Solutions.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/27/uncertainty-boosting-medium-term-rental-says-meridian

Increasing use of AI will help rather than replace fleet managers

Increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) will help rather than replace fleet managers for the foreseeable future, predicts FleetCheck.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/02/27/increasing-use-of-ai-will-help-rather-than-replace-fleet-managers

ScottishPower to launch public electric vehicle charging business

ScottishPower is to launch a public electric vehicle charging business as part of a £2 billion clean energy investment.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/27/scottishpower-to-launch-public-electric-vehicle-charging-business

Government to consult on 10-year-old tyre ban

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/02/27/consultation-launched-on-10-year-old-tyre-ban

Fleets must step up education to cut fines

Fleets are being urged to improve driver education to stop employees falling foul of the law after record fines and penalties were reported in 2018.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/27/fleets-must-step-up-education-to-cut-fines

GKN reveals EV with two-speed transmission

GKN Automotive has unveiled a battery electric vehicle (BEV) with a two-speed transmission and torque vectoring on the front axle.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/27/gkn-reveals-ev-with-two-speed-transmission

VRA says upskilling staff crucial to meet new tech needs

Rapidly changing vehicle technology means that the remarketing sector is going to have to undergo an unprecedented period of upskilling over the next decade, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/02/26/vra-says-upskilling-staff-crucial-to-meet-new-tech-needs

Seat unveils Minimo: its vision of future urban mobility

Seat has taken the wraps of its Minimo concept car: its vision of the future of urban mobility.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/26/seat-unveils-minimo-its-vision-of-future-urban-mobility

ND Brown trial new FORS vehicle hire accreditation

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/02/26/nd-brown-trial-new-fors-vehicle-hire-accreditation

Audi to launch A6, A7 Sportback, A8 and Q5 plug-in hybrids

Audi is to unveil plug-in hybrid variants of its A6, A7 Sportback, A8 and Q5 ranges at next week’s Geneva motor show.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/26/audi-to-launch-a6-a7-sportback-a8-and-q5-plug-in-hybrids

Skoda to unveil Kamiq small SUV at Geneva motor show

Skoda is to unveil its Kamiq small SUV at next week’s Geneva motor show – its third SUV range.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/26/skoda-to-unveil-kamiq-small-suv-at-geneva-motor-show

Being tailgated is biggest ‘fear’ among drivers

Almost a third – 32% of survey respondents - said ‘drivers driving too close behind me’ was their biggest road-related fear.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/26/being-tailgated-is-biggest-fear-among-drivers

Small businesses say fleets fully electric by 2040

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/02/26/small-businesses-say-fleets-fully-electric-by-2040

New Kia Soul EV to offer 280-mile range

The all-new Kia Soul EV will make its European debut at the 2019 Geneva International Motor Show next month.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/26/new-kia-soul-ev-to-offer-280-mile-range

Ebbon-Dacs and Licence Check eye greater share of the market

New compliance supergroup aims to ‘blow opposition out of the water’.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/26/ebbon-dacs-and-licence-check-eye-greater-share-of-the-market

G3 wants fully hybrid fleet by the end of the year

G3 Remarketing will move its entire fleet over to ultra-low emission vehicles (ULEVs) by the end of the year.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/26/g3-wants-fully-hybrid-fleet-by-the-end-of-the-year

CalAmp buys Tracker for £10m

The new owners say the tracking and telematics business will be aligned with its Italian operation, LoJack Italia.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/26/calamp-buys-tracker-for-10m

New Volvo XC90 will feature mild-hybrid engines

Volvo has confirmed a refreshed version of the XC90 large SUV will feature a range of mild-hybrid petrol and diesel engines.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/25/new-volvo-xc90-will-feature-mild-hybrid-engines

Lodge Tyres to save £20,000 in fuel and tax with new EV Renault Kangoo vans

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/02/25/lodge-tyres-to-save-20-000-in-fuel-and-tax-with-new-ev-renault-kangoo-vans

Brits believe in-car tech is dangerous driving distraction

It has been revealed that 56% of Brits believe in-car tech is just as distracting as using a mobile phone, says whocanfixmycar.com research.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/02/25/brits-believe-in-car-tech-is-dangerous-driving-distraction

Chevin releases updated FleetWave software

Chevin Fleet Solutions has released the second stage of changes to both Enterprise and SME versions of its fleet management software, FleetWave.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/25/chevin-releases-updated-fleetwave-software

New diesels proven to be as clean as petrol models

The latest diesel cars emit significantly less nitrogen oxide (NOx) than the upcoming Real Driving Emissions 2 (RDE2) regulations will require.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/25/new-diesels-proven-to-be-as-clean-as-petrol-models

Skoda wins place on Crown Commercial Service procurement framework

Skoda has been awarded a place on the Government’s new Crown Commercial Services (CCS) framework.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/25/skoda-wins-place-on-crown-commercial-services-procurement-framework

Peugeot unveils new 208 and electric e-208 supermini

Peugeot has released details of its new 208 and electric e-208 supermini models, with the order book opening in late summer.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/25/peugeot-unveils-new-208-and-electric-e-208-supermini

Banning petrol and diesel cars by 2032 too soon, say UK dealers

More than half (59%) of car dealers say the Government’s proposal to ban petrol and diesel cars by 2032 will have a negative impact on their business.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/02/25/banning-petrol-and-diesel-cars-by-2032-too-soon-say-uk-dealers

Arnold Clark Vehicle Management wins 2019 Fleeteye CSI Award

Arnold Clark Vehicle Management (ACVM) has won the 2019 Fleeteye CSI Award for customer service to fleets with more than 250 vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/25/arnold-clark-vehicle-management-wins-2019-fleeteye-csi-award

Fleet Alliance wins Experteye service award

Fleet Alliance has been recognised for service to fleet operators with up to 250 vehicles in the Experteye awards.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/25/fleet-alliance-wins-experteye-service-award

Demand for used electric vehicles increasing, says SVA

Demand began increasing for EVs in the second half of 2018 and has continued into 2019, according to Alex Wright, managing director of SVA.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/25/demand-for-used-electric-vehicles-increasing-says-shoreham-vehicle-auctions-sva

Repair costs ‘overlooked’ for new car technologies

Car manufacturers are not giving enough thought to, or guidance on, reparability, according to industry experts.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/25/repair-costs-overlooked-for-new-car-technologies

BMW and Daimler sign €1bn mobility deal

BMW and Daimler are investing more than £870m to develop and integrate car-sharing, ride-hailing, parking, electric vehicle charging and multimodal transport.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/22/bmw-and-daimler-sign-1bn-mobility-deal

Volvo gains mild-hybrid petrol and diesel engines plus T8 upgrade

Volvo will begin fitting upgraded and newly developed electrified powertrain options to its entire model range.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/22/volvo-begins-introduction-of-mild-hybrid-petrol-and-diesel-engines

nissan has a new product, test

this is a paid for advertorial from nissan about its new product

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/02/22/ad-feature-test

HMRC publishes new advisory fuel rates from March

HMRC has released its latest advisory fuel rates (AFRs), to come into force from March 1.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/22/hmrc-publishes-new-advisory-fuel-rates-from-march

Van scrappage scheme offers £6k towards new electric model

The scrappage scheme aims to help micro-businesses and charities prepare for the 24-hour, seven-days-a week ultra-low emission zone in central London from April 8.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/02/22/van-scrappage-scheme-offers-6k-towards-new-electric-model

BCA opens Mercedes-Benz LCV refurbishment facility in Doncaster

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/02/22/bca-opens-mercedes-benz-lcv-refurbishment-facility-in-doncaster

Zipcar UK community grows 33% to 250,000 members

Zipcar UK's membership grew 33% in 2018 to hit the 250,000 mark, with London boroughs in particular seeing huge growth.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/22/zipcar-uk-community-reaches-250-000-members

Manheim renews Hendy partnership with four-year deal

Manheim has renewed its partnership with Hendy Group for a further four years, marking 17 years of collaboration.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/02/22/manheim-renews-hendy-partnership-with-four-year-deal

Ad wrapping cars could cut lease costs by up to 90%, says Adverttu

On-car advertising platform Adverttu says ad wrapping cars could subsidise leasing costs by 90%.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/22/ad-wrapping-cars-could-cut-lease-costs-by-up-to-90-says-adverttu

Drivers should not be blamed for autonomous car crashes, warns insurers

Drivers of fully autonomous vehicles should not be held liable for crashes involving their cars while the technology is in charge, says the Association of British Insurers.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/22/drivers-should-not-be-blamed-for-autonomous-car-crashes-warns-insurers

Peugeot builds BMW M3 rivalling 508 hybrid concept

Peugeot will unveil a high-performance plug-in hybrid 508 at Geneva, which emits just 49g/km.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/22/peugeot-builds-bmw-m3-rivalling-508-hybrid-concept

Global car market falls by 0.5% in 2018

The Global car market remained stable last year, despite significant shifts in certain markets.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/22/global-car-market-falls-by-05-in-2018

EST launches online cost calculator for used electric cars

Energy Saving Trust has developed a web tool to give used car buyers an insight into the running costs of a used electric vehicle.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/22/est-launches-online-cost-calculator-for-used-electric-cars

Bristol drivers ‘most likely’ to have points on their licence

Bristol has the highest proportion of drivers with at least three penalty points on their licence, according to the latest DVLA data.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/22/bristol-drivers-most-likely-to-have-points-on-their-licence

Vauxhall adds Griffin trim to Mokka, Astra and Adam

Vauxhall has expanded its special edition Griffin range to include high specification versions of the Mokka X Plus, Astra and Adam.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/22/vauxhall-adds-griffin-trim-to-mokka-astra-and-adam

New Range Rover Evoque achieves 67% residual value

The new Range Rover Evoque is predicted to achieve class-leading residual values, according to Cap HPI.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/22/new-range-rover-evoque-achieves-67-residual-value

Vivaldi invests in ‘clean fleet’ ahead of ULEZ

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/02/22/vivaldi-invests-in-clean-fleet-ahead-of-ulez

EU road safety standards agreed

Minimum road infrastructure safety standards will be extended to national roads across the EU, after a provisional deal was agreed.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/02/22/eu-road-safety-standards-agreed

MEPs vote to make AEB mandatory

The measures include mandatory installation of Automated Emergency Braking as well as a new direct vision standard for lorries.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/21/meps-back-life-saving-vehicle-standards

Lexus UX: prices, specifications and CO2 emissions

Lexus has launched a new compact SUV, the UX, priced from £29,900.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/21/lexus-ux-prices-specifications-and-co2-emissions

Ciceley Commercials crowned top retailer by Mercedes-Benz Vans

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/02/21/ciceley-commercials-crowned-top-retailer-by-mercedes-benz-vans

Swift Scaffolding adopts FORS fleet management system

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/02/21/swift-scaffolding-adopts-fors-fleet-management-system

March to be ‘worst month’ for car accidents, research finds

March has been revealed as one of the busiest months for car-to-car incidents second only to November due to weather conditions, according to AX.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/21/march-to-be-worst-month-for-car-accidents-research-finds

TfL to help last-mile delivery companies as ULEZ looms

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/02/21/tfl-to-help-last-mile-delivery-companies-as-ulez-looms

European Commission to appeal vehicle emissions ruling

European Court of Justice (ECJ) had ruled allowing vehicles to emit more than double the emission limit for NOx – the so-called conformity factor – was illegal.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/02/21/ec-to-appeal-vehicle-emissions-ruling

VWFS telematics analysis tool will determine best fuel type

Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS) Fleet is launching a telematics analysis tool to help fleet managers decide on the best fuel type for their fleet.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/02/21/vwfs-telematics-analysis-tool-will-determine-best-fuel-type

Support for long-range cameras to enforce motoring offences

The camera, which can catch drivers from up to 1km away who speed, tailgate, use handheld mobile phones or do not wear seatbelts, is being trialled by Gloucestershire Police.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/21/support-for-police-long-range-cameras-to-enforce-motoring-offences

Advertisement Feature: Nissan Fleet We Mean Business is now available

Advertisement Feature: Nissan Fleet We Mean Business is now available

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/02/12/advertisement-feature-nissan-fleet-we-mean-business-is-now-available

TCH Leasing secures Autochair as new supplier following Fleet Live 2018

TCH Leasing has announced that Autochair will be its new preferred supplier for contract hire, following a successful Fleet Live exhibition in 2018.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/02/20/tch-leasing-secure-autochair-as-new-supplier-following-fleet-live-2018

Autorama implements Ebbon-Dacs for all new vehicle orders

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/02/20/autorama-implements-ebbon-dacs-for-all-new-vehicle-orders

Maxxis reveals new tyre offering

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/02/20/maxxis-reveals-new-tyre-offering

ATS Euromaster welcomes Mark Lynch as operations director

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/02/20/ats-euromaster-welcomes-mark-lynch-as-operations-director

Councils look to Government to help mitigate the impact of CAZs

Mitigation measures proposed for the country’s two largest clean air zones (CAZs) have been criticised for failing to soften the blow for fleet operators.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/20/councils-look-to-government-to-help-mitigate-the-impact-of-cazs

AA and Ford strike pan-European roadside assistance deal

The AA has extended its relationship with Ford for another three years, having worked together since 2005.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/20/aa-and-ford-strike-pan-european-roadside-assistance-deal

New Mazda 3 revealed

Mazda will initially offer the all-new Mazda 3 with a Skyactiv-D diesel engine and a Skyactiv-G petrol engine.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/20/new-mazda-3-revealed

Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award shortlist confirmed

The judging panel for the Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award has confirmed a shortlist of six inspirational women from across the automotive industry.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/02/20/barbara-cox-woman-of-the-year-award-shortlist-confirmed

Volvo delivers first electric trucks to customers

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/02/20/volvo-delivers-first-electric-trucks-to-customers

Brake webinar: Crisis management after employee crash

Brake is running a free webinar to provide advice for fleet and road safety professionals on how to respond to serious road crashes.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/20/brake-webinar-crisis-management-after-employee-crash

2019 Jeep Wrangler: prices, specifications and CO2 emissions

The all-new Jeep Wrangler is now available to order, with prices starting at £44,865.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/20/jeep-wrangler-prices-specifications-and-co2-emissions

Used car mileages fall, says Cap HPI

The mileage of an average used car aged between 2.5 to 3.5 years old dropped from 39,583 miles in 2008 to 31,199 in 2018 – a 21% decline, according to Cap HPI.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/20/used-car-mileages-fall-says-cap-hpi

Midland Heart announces fleet deal with LeasePlan

The agreement, which runs for five years, will see LeasePlan UK provide 69 Vauxhall commercial vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/20/midland-heart-announces-fleet-deal-with-leaseplan

Fleet200 reveals 2019 dates and agenda

Fleet News has revealed dates for Fleet200 Executive Club events throughout 2019, plus the agenda for its upcoming meeting on March 26.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/19/fleet200-reveals-2019-dates-and-agenda

Sofico celebrates 30th anniversary with record-breaking turnover

Sofico has ended its 30th anniversary year with record-breaking turnover figures for 2018.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/02/19/sofico-celebrates-30th-anniversary-with-record-breaking-turnover

Auto Windscreens drops insurance and fuel costs by 10%

Auto Windscreens has predicting a 10% drop in its annual fleet insurance and fuel bill using an integrated video telematics solution.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/19/auto-windscreens-drops-insurance-and-fuel-costs-by-10

VisionTrack reports fleet and transport demand for video telematics

VisionTrack has reported record levels of growth due to “rapid adoption” of CCTV and video telematics, with fleet and transport sales tripling in 2018.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/02/19/visiontrack-reports-fleet-and-transport-demand-for-video-telematics

Gem Motoring Assist calls for speed assistance systems to be made mandatory

Gem Motoring Assist has called for intelligent speed assistance systems to be made mandatory to cut road deaths caused by speeding.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/19/gem-motoring-assist-calls-for-speed-assistance-systems-to-be-made-mandatory

New roads plan for Black Cat roundabout

Journeys on the A1, the A421 and the A428 will be improved by a new three-tier junction at the Black Cat roundabout in Bedfordshire.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/02/19/new-roads-plan-for-black-cat-roundabout

Citroen unveils Ami One urban mobility concept

Citroen has unveiled its Ami One mobility concept - a two-seat electric vehicle for urban areas.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/19/citroen-unveils-ami-one-urban-mobility-concept

Trakm8 Prime announces new pricing and 30-day contract

Trakm8 says its plug-and-play vehicle tracking is now available from £7.99 per month, on a 30-day rolling contract instead of a minimum 12 months.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/19/trakm8-prime-announces-new-pricing-and-30-day-contract

EU agrees CO2-reduction targets for trucks

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/02/19/eu-agrees-co2-reduction-targets-for-trucks

Help offered to van fleets operating in clean air zones

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/02/19/help-offered-to-van-fleets-operating-in-clean-air-zones

BMW X5 is most stolen and recovered vehicle

Tracker has published its 2018 league table of the most stolen and recovered vehicles, revealing the BMW X5 to be the most desired model by thieves.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/19/bmw-x5-is-most-stolen-and-recovered-vehicle

Used car market expected to decline in Q1 2019

The used car market is predicted to fall to 2.02 million transactions in the first quarter of the year, according to new research from Cox Automotive.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/19/used-car-market-expected-to-decline-in-q1-2019

Honda confirms Swindon plant closure

Honda has confirmed it will close down its Swindon plant in 2021, leading to the loss of around 3,500 jobs.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/19/honda-confirms-swindon-plant-closure

Fleet Operations appoints David Gallimore as chief information officer

Fleet Operations has appointed David Gallimore as chief information officer, to broaden the scope of services it can offer fleet customers.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/02/18/fleet-operations-appoints-david-gallimore-as-chief-information-officer

Ford partners with Gnewt to trial ‘warehouse on wheels’ delivery service

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/02/18/ford-partners-with-gnewt-to-trial-warehouse-on-wheels-delivery-service

Cascade models gaining traction in fleet disposal

Large fleets disposing of thousands of cars and vans every year are becoming more trusting of automated methods of disposal and cascades are becoming much more widely used, according to epyx.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/18/cascade-models-gaining-traction-in-fleet-disposal

Fleets reminded of no deal Brexit driving licence implications

Fleets are being reminded that drivers may need an international driving permit (IDP) if they are going to drive abroad in the event of a no deal Brexit.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/18/fleets-reminded-of-no-deal-brexit-driving-licence-implications

New black box data challenges young driver stereotypes, says Coverbox

New data from Coverbox revealed young drivers are capitalising on black box insurance, and are just as competent as older more experienced motorists.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/02/18/new-black-box-data-challenges-young-driver-stereotypes-says-coverbox

VW Commercial Vehicles’ Portsmouth relocation enables rental scheme

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/02/18/vw-commercial-vehicles-portsmouth-relocation-enables-rental-scheme

Scania crowns TruckEast Norwich Depot of the Year 2018

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/02/18/scania-crowns-truckeast-norwich-depot-of-the-year-2018

Diesel remains resilient in used car market

Diesel cars are continuing to perform well in the used car market, with a higher rate of price growth than petrol models.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/02/18/diesel-remains-resilient-in-used-car-market

ACFO submits action plan to Government to protect the company car

ACFO is urging the Government to adopt a six-point action plan to protect and enhance company car demand.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/18/acfo-submits-action-plan-to-government-to-protect-the-company-car

New Ford Focus ST will feature a diesel engine

Ford has confirmed that the new Focus ST will be available with a diesel engine, alongside the flagship turbocharged petrol.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/18/new-ford-focus-st-will-feature-a-diesel-engine

UK's city leaders sign up to ambitious clean air plan

Local authority leaders from around the country have signed up to a wide-ranging plan aimed at significantly cutting air pollution.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/15/uk-s-city-leaders-sign-up-to-ambitious-clean-air-plan

FTA publishes 2019 edition of Yearbook of Road Transport Law

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/02/15/fta-publishes-2019-edition-of-yearbook-of-road-transport-law

Axis Fleet Management to expand mobile maintenance division

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/02/15/axis-fleet-management-to-expand-mobile-maintenance-division

Majority of vehicles operating in Clean Air Zones not yet ULEZ compliant

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/02/15/majority-of-vehicles-operating-in-clean-air-zones-not-yet-ulez-compliant

IAM Roadsmart calls for emergency measures to tackle drink-driving

Road safety charity IAM Roadsmart has called for emergency measures to be introduced to tackle drink-driving.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/15/iam-roadsmart-calls-for-emergency-measures-to-tackle-drink-driving

Government boosts clean air retrofit development with £1m funding

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/02/15/government-boosts-clean-air-retrofit-development-with-1m-funding

InclusivEV electric vehicle sharing project launches in Solihull

An affordable car sharing scheme aimed at widening access to electric vehicles has been launched in Solihull.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/15/inclusivev-electric-vehicle-sharing-project-launches-in-solihull

Road to Zero at risk if company car tax isn’t treated fairly, warns BVRLA

Failure to support the fleet sector with a fair and consistent tax regime will seriously threaten Government attempts to decarbonise road transport

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2019/02/15/road-to-zero-at-risk-if-company-car-tax-isn-t-treated-fairly-warns-bvrla

UK secures ‘substantial’ volume of Volkswagen eCaddy

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/02/14/uk-secures-substantial-volume-of-volkswagen-ecaddy

FTA announces dates for Van Excellence Operational Briefings

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/02/14/fta-announces-dates-for-van-excellence-operational-briefings

FMG enters three-year claims management contract with Momentum

FMG has announced that it has entered into a three-year contract with Momentum, providing an insurance broker claims management service.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/14/fmg-enters-three-year-claims-management-contract-with-momentum

PSA appoints Alison Jones as group MD of Peugeot, Citroen and DS

Alison Jones has been appointed as group managing director of Peugeot, Citroën, DS in the UK for Groupe PSA, effective April 1.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/02/14/psa-appoints-alison-jones-as-group-md-of-peugeot-citroen-and-ds

Changes to motorway upgrades to improve drivers’ journeys

Highways England is changing the way it manages major motorway upgrades to help reduce the impact of roadworks on drivers.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/14/changes-to-motorway-upgrades-to-improve-drivers-journeys

Businesses axe fleet managers at their peril, warns FleetLocum

Unprecedented changes means that businesses who axe fleet managers are doing so at their peril, warns FleetLocum.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/14/businesses-axe-fleet-managers-at-their-peril-warns-fleetlocum

Ringtons strikes fleet deal with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/02/14/ringtons-strikes-fleet-deal-with-volkswagen-commercial-vehicles

Calor becomes first company in UK to trial Iveco Stralis 6x2 CNG truck

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/02/14/calor-becomes-first-company-in-uk-to-trial-iveco-stralis-6x2-cng-truck

WiTricity investment to accelerate wireless EV charging adoption

WiTricity has acquired more than 1,500 patents and patent applications from Qualcomm Incorporated and Qualcomm Technologies to accelerate development of wireless electric vehicle charging systems.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/14/witricity-investment-to-accelerate-wireless-ev-charging-adoption

UK used car market down 2.1% in 2018

Britain’s used car market finished the year slightly down on the previous 12 months, with 7,945,040 transactions in 2018, according to the SMMT.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/14/uk-used-car-market-down-21-in-2018

New portal launched for leasing brokers

Hippo Leasing Direct has launched a new online portal, offering partner leasing brokers the opportunity to maximise their lead revenue for customers who have been declined vehicle finance due to low credit.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/14/new-portal-launched-for-leasing-brokers

Highways England to stop vehicles for DVSA

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/02/14/highways-england-to-stop-vehicles-for-dvsa

ULEZ-compliant used van sale announced

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/02/14/ulez-compliant-used-van-sale-announced

Total fuel stations in EU to accept MOL Group Cards in new deal

MOL and Total have signed an agreement which will see MOL Group Cards accepted by Total, making travelling across EU easier.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/13/total-fuel-stations-in-eu-to-accept-mol-group-cards-in-new-deal

Aston Barclay launches Vendor Calculator market intelligence tool

Aston Barclay has launched its Vendor Calculator to provide dealer and fleet vendors with real-time market intelligence “in the palm of their hand” during live auctions.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/02/13/aston-barclay-launches-vendor-calculator-market-intelligence-tool

Lightfoot telematics reduces Montel’s accident rate by 80%

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/02/13/lightfoot-telematics-reduces-montel-s-accident-rate-by-80

LCV market has ‘strong start’ to 2019, reports Manheim

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/02/13/lcv-market-has-strong-start-to-2019-reports-manheim

Congestion costs UK almost £8bn in 2018

London, with 227 hours lost due to congestion, and Birmingham at 134 hours, have been ranked as the worst cities in the UK for time lost due to congestion by Inrix

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/13/congestion-costs-uk-almost-8bn-in-2018

Skoda launches new Octavia SE Drive models

Skoda is introducing a new trim level to its best-selling Octavia range – the Octavia SE Drive.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/13/skoda-launches-new-octavia-se-drive-models

Ogilvie reports ‘huge growth’ in Personal Contract Hire

Ogilvie Fleet reports huge growth in demand for Personal Contract Hire (PCH) from drivers giving up company cars.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/13/ogilvie-reports-huge-growth-in-personal-contract-hire

RAC joins forces with Euro Car Parts

The RAC has joined forces with Euro Car Parts in a partnership set to create the biggest independent garage network in the country.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/13/rac-joins-forces-with-euro-car-parts

Volvo launches new virtual sales team for SMEs

Volvo Car UK has launched a new virtual sales team following restructuring of the firm’s wider business sales team in 2018.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/13/volvo-launches-new-virtual-sales-team-for-smes

New Vauxhall Vivaro Life priced from £27,210

Vauxhall announces pricing for the new Vivaro Life and says an all-electric version of the vehicle will be available in 2021.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/13/new-vauxhall-vivaro-life-priced-from-27-210

City Auction Group reports ‘most successful’ year

Vehicle auction company recorded an all-time high in vehicle sales, up 11% year-on-year in 2018, making it the firm’s most successful year since its launch in 2010.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/13/city-auction-group-reports-most-successful-year

New Vauxhall Vivaro available to order from £21,240

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

Snows Group signs three-year deal with BCA

Snows Group has appointed BCA to support its used car programme, with a new three-year contract.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/02/12/snows-group-signs-three-year-deal-with-bca

National Windscreens opens new facility in Kilmarnock, Scotland

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/02/12/national-windscreens-opens-new-facility-in-kilmarnock-scotland

Autoglass and Aviva launch online windscreen insurance claim tool

Autoglass has launched a new integrated online tool with insurance partner Aviva, enabling Aviva customers to make a windscreen insurance claim.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/12/autoglass-and-aviva-launch-online-windscreen-insurance-claim-tool

Lack of car mats could prove costly for fleets, warns vGroup

Fleets, contract hire and leasing companies and franchise dealers have been warned of ‘losing’ money at end-of-contract due to lack of protective mats.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/12/lack-of-car-protection-mats-could-prove-costly-for-fleets-warns-vgroup

No-deal Brexit haulage permits awarded to less than 1,000 operators

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/02/12/no-deal-brexit-haulage-permits-awarded-to-less-than-1-000-operators

Renault electric vans displayed at EV Experience Centre in Milton Keynes

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/02/12/renault-electric-vans-displayed-at-ev-experience-centre-in-milton-keynes

Tusker joins nationwide procurement framework as sole supplier

Tusker has won a place on the Salary Sacrifice Cars and Associated Services Framework, which is used by more than 70 councils and 40 NHS Trusts, as well as multiple fire and police authorities.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/12/tusker-joins-nationwide-procurement-framework-as-sole-supplier

Fleet managers urged to become Global Fleet Champions

Global Fleet Champions will replace the existing Brake Professional membership service overseen by Brake.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/12/fleet-managers-urged-to-become-global-fleet-champions

G3 reports a record-breaking year

Independent vehicle auction company, G3 Remarketing, has announced a record-breaking year for the business in 2018.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/12/3-reports-a-record-breaking-year

Increased autonomy sparks distracted driving warning for business drivers

IAM RoadSmart has published a white paper called Driving While Distracted: Challenges and Solutions, which examines the reasons why so many motorists’ minds wander.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/12/increased-autonomy-sparks-distracted-driving-warning-for-business-drivers

Mercedes-Benz Cars UK appoints Tom Brennan as head of fleet

Mercedes-Benz Cars UK has appointed former Audi UK head of fleet sales Tom Brennan as its head of fleet.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/11/mercedes-benz-cars-uk-appoints-tom-brennan-as-head-of-fleet

Parking problems increase stress for drivers, finds Mercedes Benz Vans

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/02/11/parking-problems-increase-stress-for-drivers-finds-mercedes-benz-vans

Braking distances increase by a third with a 500Kg payload

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/02/11/braking-distances-increase-by-a-third-with-a-500kg-payload

Wincanton takes on six vehicles for Tarmac work

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/02/11/wincanton-takes-on-six-vehicles-for-tarmac-work

DS 3 Crossback: prices, specifications and CO2 emissions

The new DS 3 Crossback compact SUV is available to order priced from £21,550.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/11/ds-3-crossback-prices-specifications-and-co2-emissions

Hexagon Leasing expands into south west and Swindon

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/02/11/hexagon-leasing-expands-into-south-west-and-swindon

Audi e-tron available to order, priced from £71,490

Audi is now taking orders for the new e-tron, its first fully-electric model, which is set to rival the Jaguar I-Pace and upcoming Mercedes-Benz EQC.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/11/audi-e-tron-available-to-order-priced-from-71-490

UK carmakers expect to own connected car data

The majority of UK automotive executives believe that the owner/driver of a connected car in future won’t own the data their vehicle generates, according to KPMG’s Global Automotive Executive Survey 2019.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/11/uk-carmakers-expect-to-own-connected-car-data

Long-term funding plan for local roads needed, says AIA

The Asphalt Industry Alliance’s says that over the past decade, cash-strapped local authorities have spent more than £1bn on simply filling in potholes.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/11/long-term-funding-plan-for-local-roads-needed-says-aia

Volkswagen Financial Services buys majority stake in Fleet Logistics

Volkswagen Fleet Services (VWFS) has bought a 60% stake in Fleet Logistics, with fleet management services from both companies to be merged.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/08/volkswagen-fleet-services-buys-majority-stake-in-fleet-logistics

Fleet uptake of EVs increases by 27% in past year, Kia research finds

The number of fleets operating electric vehicles has increased by more than a quarter (27%) in the past year, with 87% seeing an increased demand for the technology.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/08/fleet-uptake-of-evs-increases-by-27-in-past-year-kia-research-finds

Mann+Hummel launches roadside filters which can cut traffic emissions by 40%

Mann+Hummel has developed roadside filters which can reduce traffic emissions by up to 40% and – it says - could make vehicle bans from inner cities unnecessary.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/08/mann-hummel-launches-roadside-filters-which-can-cut-traffic-emissions-by-40

Used petrol and diesel prices finish 2018 on record high

Average prices of diesel and petrol vehicles in the used car market rose to a record high in Q4 2018, reports Aston Barclay.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/08/used-petrol-and-diesel-prices-finish-2018-on-record-high

Mitsubishi launches Outlander plug-in hybrid commercial vehicle

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/02/08/mitsubishi-launches-outlander-plug-in-hybrid-commercial-vehicle

Teletrac Navman partners with HaulTech

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/02/08/teletrac-navman-partners-with-haultech

Green Motion ‘simplifies’ car rental

Green Motion has launched a new ‘multi-product under one brand’ proposition to offer greater ease, flexibility and transparency to customers.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/08/green-motion-simplifies-car-rental

Ryder helps Central Motorway Police with truck driver training

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/02/08/ryder-helps-central-motorway-police-with-truck-driver-training

FTA’s Van Excellence Awards recognises operators and drivers

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/02/08/fta-s-van-excellence-awards-recognises-operators-and-drivers

Ford continues to raise awareness of mental health

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/02/08/ford-raises-awareness-of-mental-health

Smart charging key to EV growth, says Electric Nation

Analysis of the Electric Nation project suggests that there is likely to be sufficient flexibility to charge plug-in cars away from peak electricity demand periods.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/02/08/smart-charging-key-to-ev-growth-says-electric-nation

Steady growth in leasing broker market, reports BVRLA

The latest BVRLA leasing broker statistics shows a levelling out of the market during 2018 as the overall rate of growth remained at 10%, commensurate with 2017 figures.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/08/steady-growth-in-leasing-broker-market-reports-bvrla

AA wins five-year contract with Lloyds Banking Group

The AA has secured a new five-year roadside assistance contract with Lloyds Banking Group to service some 2.4 million of its customers.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/08/a-wins-five-year-contract-with-lloyds-banking-group

Van drivers ‘twice as likely’ to break phone laws

The illegal use of mobile phones among van drivers is double that seen in cars, according to a new Government report.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/07/van-drivers-twice-as-likely-to-break-phone-laws

DriveNow expands EV fleet with 130 BMW i3s

BMW’s car sharing service DriveNow has expanded its electric fleet with 130 new BMW i3s, in a bid to reduce London’s congestion and air pollution

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/07/drivenow-expands-ev-fleet-with-130-bmw-i3s

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ annual awards recognise top Van Centres

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/02/07/volkswagen-commercial-vehicles-annual-awards-recognise-top-van-centres

EO Charging launches EV charging network in Suffolk

One-hundred electric vehicle charging stations are to be installed across Suffolk under a partnership between EO Charging, Suffolk County Council and energy provider Bulb.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/07/eo-charging-launches-ev-charging-network-in-suffolk

Tinie Manders takes delivery of DAF CF Electric truck

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/02/07/another-daf-cf-electric-truck-to-go-into-operation-in-the-netherlands

Fleet managers believe EVs will be “good enough” in 2-5 years

A new survey by Kia has found that 87% of fleet managers have seen an increased demand for electrified vehicles, but the majority feel that the cars won’t be suitable for another 2-5 years.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/02/07/fleet-managers-believe-evs-will-be-good-enough-in-2-5-years

ChargePoint Services installs EV rapid chargers for Havant Council

ChargePoint Services and Havant Borough Council have partnered to install three new rapid chargers across the borough.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/07/chargepoint-services-installs-ev-rapid-chargers-for-havant-council

Fleet News Awards 2019 finalists revealed

Fleet News has revealed the finalists for its fleet, manufacturer and supplier categories in the upcoming Fleet News Awards 2019.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/07/fleet-news-awards-2019-finalists-revealed

Seat celebrates record year of true fleet sales in 2018

Seat achieved its best ever true fleet sales last year with 18,825 registrations – 27% more than in the previous year.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/07/seat-celebrates-record-year-of-true-fleet-sales-in-2018

Arval launches powertrain chooser tool for company car drivers

Arval has developed a new tool to help company car drivers understand which powertrains are suitable for their needs.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/07/arval-launches-powertrain-chooser-tool-for-company-car-drivers

New VW Passat revealed: return of plug-in hybrid confirmed

Volkswagen has revealed the new Passat, which will be available before the end of the year with a plug in hybrid.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/07/new-vw-passat-revealed-return-of-plug-in-hybrid-confirmed

AA buys Prestige Fleet Servicing for £11m

The AA says the acquisition provides an opportunity to strengthen its presence in the service, maintenance and repair (SMR) market.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/06/aa-buys-prestige-fleet-servicing-for-11m

Fleets urged to act now on Government’s company car tax consultation

Fleet News with BVRLA, ACFO and other industry stakeholders calls on fleets and their drivers to comment on Government review of company car taxation rates.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/06/fleets-urged-to-act-now-on-government-s-company-car-tax-consultation

Fleet News resubmits Budget Manifesto for Spring Statement 2019

Fleet News has released its Spring Statement 2019 submission for the for Chancellor of the Exchequer Phillip Hammond's consideration

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/06/budget-manifesto-update-fleet-news-resubmits-manifesto-for-spring-statement-2019

Sandwell Council invests in new gritter fleet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/02/06/sandwell-council-invests-in-new-gritter-fleet

Young commuters falling victim to drowsy driving

Two-fifths (42%) of those under-34 say they have driven their return commute when very tired compared to a quarter of all drivers, says the AA Charitable Trust.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/06/young-commuters-falling-victim-to-drowsy-driving

Enterprise Flex-E-Rent opens Luton branch

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/02/06/enterprise-flex-e-rent-opens-luton-branch

BVRLA warns motorists to be weary of online leasing scams

To mark Safer Internet Day, the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) is reminding people to be wary of scammers promoting bogus leasing deals online

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/02/06/bvrla-warns-motorists-to-be-weary-of-online-leasing-scams

Alphabet recognised by Top Employers Institute for sixth year

Alphabet (GB) Limited announced that it has been recognised by independent HR certification company, Top Employers Institute for a sixth consecutive year.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/06/alphabet-recognised-by-top-employers-institute-for-sixth-year

Self-driving vehicle trials on UK roads by the end of the year

The Government has announced that a process is being developed to support the advanced trials of automated vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/06/self-driving-vehicle-trials-on-uk-roads-by-the-end-of-the-year

Government ‘should guarantee financing of EVs’

Paragon says Government needs to introduce a loan guarantee scheme to help boost the number of electric and hybrid vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/02/06/government-should-guarantee-financing-of-evs

Advantage Smollan strikes diesel fleet deal with Peugeot

Advantage Smollan has taken delivery of a fleet of 50 Peugeot 308 SW models for use by the company’s REL field marketing team.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/06/advantage-smollan-strikes-diesel-fleet-deal-with-peugeot

Fleet test drive live chat feature launched by Volkswagen

Volkswagen is piloting a new live chat feature for corporate customers in an effort to make booking a fleet test drive easier.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/06/fleet-test-drive-live-chat-feature-launched-by-volkswagen

New CO2 targets for trucks 'must be achievable’

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/02/06/new-co2-targets-for-trucks-must-be-achievable

Go Plant Fleet Services extends Kettering depot

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/02/06/go-plant-fleet-services-extends-kettering-depot

New van market up 8.6% in January

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/02/06/new-van-market-up-86-in-january

Fleet and business registrations down 5% in January

Fleet and business registrations in January were almost 5% (4.88%) lower than in the same month last year, according to the latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/05/fleet-and-business-registrations-down-5-in-january

Britain’s electricity networks move to speed up EV charge point roll-out

Britain’s local electricity networks have launched new reforms that will cut the paperwork required for connecting electric vehicles (EV) to the grid.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/02/05/britain-s-electricity-networks-move-to-speed-up-ev-charge-point-roll-out

DAF Trucks breaks all records in 2018

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/02/05/daf-trucks-breaks-all-records-in-2018

One week to enter the 2019 Everywoman in Transport and Logistics Awards

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/02/05/one-week-to-enter-the-2019-everywoman-in-transport-and-logistics-awards

Mazda’s Colin Maddocks promoted to VP and chief sales finance officer

Mazda Motor Europe (MME) announced that its chief financial officer Colin Maddocks has been promoted to vice president and chief sales finance officer for Europe and North America with immediate effect.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/02/05/mazda-s-colin-maddocks-promoted-to-vp-and-chief-sales-finance-officer

Jaama’s Key2 responsible for record turnover

Jaama has reported a record year with turnover up 22% from 2017, which it has attributed to “consistent year-on-year investment in Key2”.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/02/05/jaama-s-key2-responsible-for-record-yearly-turnover

Government earmarks £6m for taxi charge points

The Government has announced funding of more than £6 million to install charge points for ultra-low emission taxis at the Smart Transport today (Tuesday, February 5).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/02/05/government-earmarks-6m-for-taxi-charge-points

Mazda will debut new small SUV at Geneva

Mazda will showcase a new small SUV at the Geneva Motor Show, which could be the replacement CX-3.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/05/mazda-will-debut-new-small-suv-at-geneva

Fines and penalties incurred by fleet drivers hit £15.3m

The proportion of fleet drivers incurring fines and penalties for minor offences increased by more than a fifth in 2018 compared with 2017, according to Lex Autolease.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/05/fines-and-penalties-incurred-by-fleet-drivers-hit-153m

Auto Windscreens conference discusses ADAS safety

Auto Windscreens has again highlighted the importance of correct recalibration of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) to ensure driver safety.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/05/auto-windscreens-conference-discusses-adas-safety

Diesel and petrol prices fall for third month in a row

RAC says prices should drop further if retailers pass on savings in wholesale cost

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/05/diesel-and-petrol-prices-fall-for-third-month-in-a-row

Prohire secures Abbey Logistics tractor unit supplier contract

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/02/04/prohire-secures-abbey-logistics-tractor-unit-supplier-contract

Eden Motor Group signs two-year deal with BCA

Eden Motor Group has signed an exclusive two-year deal with BCA to support its used car programme.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/04/eden-motor-group-signs-two-year-deal-with-bca

Six weeks to go until the Fleet News Awards – have you booked your table?

With only six weeks to go until the 31st annual Fleet News Awards, and the full shortlist announced on February 22 time is running out to book a table

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/04/6-weeks-to-go-until-the-fleet-news-awards-have-you-booked-your-table

Nissan cancels plans to build X-Trail in the UK

Nissan has abandoned its plans to build the new X-Trail SUV in the UK, blaming falling sales of diesel models as the cause.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/04/nissan-cancels-plans-to-build-x-trail-in-the-uk

Mercedes switches focus away from platooning trials

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/02/04/mercedes-switches-focus-away-from-platooning-trials

Leading businesses target electrification of 2m vehicles globally by 2030

Leading companies around the world are targeting the electrification of more than 2 million vehicles by 2030, says The Climate Group.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/04/leading-businesses-target-electrification-of-2m-vehicles-globally-by-2030

Driving abroad: more guidance issued ahead of Brexit

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) is urging drivers to think ahead about what documentation is needed when they take a vehicle abroad.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/04/driving-abroad-more-guidance-issued-ahead-of-brexit

Europcar joins urban mobility framework Citymakers Program

Europcar Mobility Group is joining forces with other urban mobility companies in the framework of the CityMakers Program.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/connected-fleet/2019/02/04/europcar-joins-urban-mobility-framework-citymakers-program

ContractHireandLeasing.com rebrands as Leasing.com

ContractHireandLeasing.com rebrands as Leasing.com, with “Say goodbye to buying” campaign.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/04/contracthireandleasingcom-rebrands-as-leasingcom

Air France KLM welcomes new Hyundai Ioniq hybrid fleet

Air France KLM has taken delivery of 31 Hyundai Ioniq Hybrids to reduce its carbon footprint.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/04/air-france-klm-welcomes-new-hyundai-ioniq-hybrid-fleet

Hermes agrees 'ground-breaking' gig economy pay deal

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/02/04/hermes-agrees-ground-breaking-gig-economy-pay-deal

WLTP consultation: fleets have two weeks to respond

Fleet decision-makers still have time to comment on a Government review into the impact of WLTP on VED and company car tax.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2019/02/04/wltp-consultation-fleets-have-two-weeks-to-respond

Small businesses lead boom in eco-friendly van sales

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/02/04/small-businesses-lead-boom-in-eco-friendly-van-sales

Fleet sales decline greater than overall new car market fall

True fleet sales were down by 7.2% in 2018, slightly ahead of the 6.8% overall decline in the new car market.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/04/fleet-sales-decline-greater-than-new-car-market-fall

UK crash repair market value increases

The total market value for UK primary car body repairs is expected to grow by 14% from £4.75 billion in 2018 to £5.43bn in 2023, a new report suggests.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/04/uk-crash-repair-market-value-increases

Autoglass’ Andy MacGregor achieves IMI ADAS accreditation

Autoglass announced that Andy MacGregor has become the “first UK technician” to achieve the new IMI ADAS calibration accreditation.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/02/01/autoglass-andy-macgregor-achieves-uk-first-imi-adas-accreditation

DriveTech congratulates AA on road safety award

DriveTech has congratulated the AA Charitable Trust on winning the Prince Michael International Road Safety Award for ten years of innovative road safety campaigns.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/01/drivetech-congratulates-aa-on-road-safety-award

G3 Remarketing launches self-appraisal finance app

G3 Remarketing has launched a self-appraisal app, enabling motor finance customers to create and submit their own in-depth evaluation reports.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/02/01/g3-remarketing-launches-self-appraisal-finance-app

A third of motorists admit mobile phone use

A third (34%) of drivers said they use their mobile phone illegally while in their car, with the figure rising to 58% of 18-24 year old drivers, new research suggests.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/01/a-third-of-motorists-admit-mobile-phone-use

AppyParking launches smart city parking solution for Harrogate

AppyParking’s Smart City Parking solution is now fully available to Harrogate residents.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/01/appyparking-launches-smart-city-parking-solution-for-harrogate

Number of drivers not reporting minor damage almost doubles

A third of company car drivers would not report minor damage to their employer, according to a new survey by Venson Automotive Solutions.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/01/number-of-drivers-not-reporting-minor-damage-almost-doubles

Website launched to help fleets prepare for Birmingham Clean Air Zone

Birmingham City Council has launched a Business Breathes website to help fleet managers and self-employed drivers prepare for the city’s clean air zone.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/01/website-launched-to-help-fleets-prepare-for-birmingham-clean-air-zone

Honda achieves highest MOT pass rate

Hondas are more likely to pass an MOT first time than any other brand, according to Department for Transport (DfT) statistics.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/01/honda-achieves-highest-mot-pass-rate

Top 10 growth areas for automotive jobs

InAutomotive has revealed that the top 10 areas for growth year-on-year in the automotive industry.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/02/01/top-10-growth-areas-for-automotive-jobs

Mercedes V-Class facelift: fully-electric version to debut at Geneva

Mercedes-Benz has updated its V-Class large MPV with improved efficiency and new driver assistance systems.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/01/mercedes-v-class-facelift-fully-electric-version-to-debut-at-geneva

London Congestion Charge changes leads Green Tomato Cars to increase fares

Private hire vehicle company Green Tomato Cars is to increase fares in response to the upcoming changes in the London Congestion Charge.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/01/london-congestion-charge-changes-leads-green-tomato-cars-to-increase-fares

Free2Move Lease now offering LCV conversions

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/02/01/free2move-lease-now-offering-lcv-conversions

Average used diesel car values show 10% fall

The average price of a used diesel car fell by 10.3% between Q1 2017 and Q4 2018, according to Motorway.co.uk.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/02/01/average-used-diesel-car-values-show-10-fall

New EU-Japan trade deal could reshape European car market

UHY Hacker Young says UK buyers may shift away from European car brands if prices fall when tariffs are cut.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/02/01/new-eu-japan-trade-deal-could-reshape-european-car-market