Drivers to be offered mobility credits to give up cars in Coventry trial

Drivers in the West Midlands could earn up to £3,000 a year to stop using their cars under government-funded plans to cut congestion and air pollution.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/29/drivers-to-be-offered-mobility-credits-to-give-up-cars-in-coventry-trial

Kristian Elvefors to replace Jon Wakefield as Volvo Cars UK MD

Volvo Car UK has announced Kristian Elvefors as its new managing director after incumbent Jon Wakefield accepted the role of MD at Volvo Sweden.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/29/kristian-elvefors-to-replace-jon-wakefield-as-volvo-cars-uk-md

Arval installs 50 electric vehicle rapid chargers at head office

Leasing company Arval is to open an electric vehicle charging site at its Swindon head office for use by its employees and other businesses in the same building.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/29/arval-installs-50-electric-vehicle-rapid-chargers-at-swindon-head-office

£28 million funding package to tackle congestion in West Midlands

West Midlands Combined Authority has approved funding for a £28 million package to tackle congestion.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/29/28-million-funding-package-to-tackle-congestion-in-west-midlands

Alfen launches Eve Single S-line smart electric charger

Smart grid manufacturer Alfen has launched Eve Single S-line smart electric vehicle charger for domestic customers.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/29/alfen-launches-eve-single-s-line-smart-electric-charger

Crashed EVs ‘take longer to recover’

Extra safety requirements for high-voltage systems complicate electric vehicle collection

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/29/crashed-evs-take-longer-to-recover

Driver support for self-driving vehicles triples, finds Close Brothers

The proportion of UK motorists who said they liked the idea of self-driving cars has tripled in the past 12 months, according to research by Close Brothers Motor Finance.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/29/driver-support-for-self-driving-vehicles-triples-finds-close-brothers

BIK/VED uncertainty not resolved by the Spring Statement

Chancellor says response will be made ‘in the coming months’, leaving fleets in limbo

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/29/bik/ved-uncertainty-not-resolved-by-the-spring-statement

Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK to buy SHB Hire

Enterprise Rent-A-Car UK has signed a deal to acquire SHB Hire, which will make it one of the largest commercial vehicle rental fleets in the country.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/28/enterprise-rent-a-car-uk-to-buy-shb-hire

Nextbike to put 5,000 bikes into West Midlands for business use

A new bike share scheme is being launched in the West Midlands, targeting business users.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/28/nextbike-to-put-5-000-bikes-into-west-midlands-for-business-use

Morrisons supports EV adoption with GeniePoint rapid chargers

Morrisons will become the latest supermarket chain to promote the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) with a charge point specialist set to drive the installation of infrastructure at its UK stores.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/28/morrisons-supports-ev-adoption-with-geniepoint-rapid-chargers

Groupe Renault begins first large-scale EV V2G pilot scheme

Groupe Renault has begun the first large-scale pilot schemes in alternating-current, vehicle-to-grid charging in electric vehicles. The schemes will be run in the Netherlands and Portugal.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/connected-fleet/2019/03/28/groupe-renault-begins-first-large-scale-v2g-pilot-scheme

Manheim and BCA secure dealer remarketing deals

Halliwell Jones has agreed a new two year deal with BCA, while Manheim has renewed its long-standing partnership with Group 1 Automotive until the end of 2019.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/28/manheim-and-bca-secure-remarketing-deals-with-two-dealers

Daimler and Zhejiang sign joint venture for Smart ownership

Daimler has signed a 50-50 joint venture with Chinese-based Zhejiang Geely Holding Group for the ownership and development of its small car Smart business.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/28/daimler-and-zhejiang-sign-joint-venture-for-smart-ownership

Gridserve to build 100 solar-powered electric vehicle forecourts

UK-based solar energy business Gridserve has announced plans to build a nationwide network of 100 electric vehicle forecourts which will provide low-cost charging facilities powered by solar energy.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/28/gridserve-to-build-100-solar-powered-electric-vehicle-forecourts

Watch: Dramatic dashcam footage shows dangers of driving too close

New footage released by Highways England shows the dangers of driving too close as motorists are urged to #staysafestayback while travelling on England’s motorway network.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/27/watch-dramatic-dashcam-footage-shows-dangers-of-driving-too-close

Fix Auto Dagenham recognised at Volvo Cars High Achiever Awards

Fix Auto Dagenham has been named Best Newcomer by Volvo Car UK at the company’s Annual High Achiever Awards Ceremony, last week.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/26/fix-auto-dagenham-recognised-at-volvo-cars-high-achiever-awards

Porsche Macan security rating upgraded to Superior

Thatcham Research updates security rating after new information around the specification of a motion sensor function on the key fob is provided by Porsche Cars (GB).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/26/porsche-macan-security-rating-upgraded-to-superior

Daniel Holbein named new head of van at MAN Truck and Bus UK

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/27/daniel-holbein-named-new-head-of-van-at-man-truck-and-bus-uk

RoSPA calls for permanent British Summer Time

RoSPA is calling for an end to the twice-yearly clock change that extends daylight hours in the summer, but reduces usable daylight hours in winter evenings.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/27/rospa-calls-for-permanent-british-summer-time

Fleets should focus on more diverse fuel mix, says Arval

Fleets need to ensure that they keep on top of petrol and diesel management basics as the industry turns to a more diverse fuel mix, says Arval.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/27/fleets-should-focus-on-more-diverse-fuel-mix-says-arval

WLTP confusion sees corporates turn to rental for van supply

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/27/wltp-confusion-sees-corporates-turn-to-rental-for-van-supply

Ogilvie Fleet celebrates winning prestigious Fleet News Award

Ogilvie Fleet is celebrating after being named leasing company of the year (up to 20,000 vehicles) in the annual Fleet News Awards.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/27/ogilvie-fleet-celebrates-winning-prestigious-fleet-news-award

Brexit and ULEZ unsettle UK used LCV market, says Shoreham Vehicle Auctions

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/03/27/brexit-and-ulez-unsettle-uk-used-lcv-market-says-shoreham-vehicle-auctions

Licence Check upgrades Davis solution

Licence Check has announced new upgrades for its driver and vehicle information solution brand, Davis including accident recording, enhanced licence checking and improved security.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/27/licence-check-upgrades-davis-solution

Pendragon conviction for ‘misleading’ used car advert is overturned

Pendragon has successfully won its appeal against a £134,000 fine for advertising an ex-rental car as having “one previous owner”.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/27/pendragon-conviction-for-misleading-used-car-advert-is-overturned

New vehicle safety legislation moves a step closer

A range of new vehicle safety features, to be fitted as standard on all new cars, vans, lorries and buses sold in Europe from 2022, moved a step closer after a provisional EU deal was reached in Strasbourg.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/26/new-vehicle-safety-legislation-passes-latest-hurdle

Wilson James adds electric vehicle to London fleet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/26/wilson-james-adds-electric-vehicle-to-london-fleet

Michael Vaughan motivates Activa Contracts’ employees

Former Ashes-winning England cricket captain Michael Vaughan has used his ‘one team’ motivational talk to inspire Activa Contracts’ employees.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/26/michael-vaughan-motivates-activa-contracts-employees

Venson urges fleets to review tyre management policies

Almost half (45%) of drivers do not conduct regular pressure checks of their tyres, according to a Venson Automotive Solutions survey.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/26/venson-urges-fleets-to-review-tyre-management-policies

New Mercedes-Benz Vans offices ‘reflect mobility offering’

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/26/w-mercedes-benz-vans-offices-reflect-mobility-offering

Tesla Model 3 Europe’s ‘best-selling’ pure electric vehicle

The Tesla Model 3 led the BEV and premium mid-size saloon rankings, according to analysis from Jato Dynamics.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/26/tesla-model-3-europe-s-best-selling-pure-electric-vehicle

Coca-Cola fails to overturn company car tax ruling

An appeal, which was dismissed by an upper tax tribunal, still leaves fleets in the dark over when a company car is a van, says accountancy firm RSM.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2019/03/26/coca-cola-fails-to-overturn-company-car-tax-ruling

FTA wants drivers’ hours penalties to pay for road safety

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/26/fta-wants-drivers-hours-penalties-to-pay-for-road-safety

Highland Council cuts travel costs by a third

Highland Council has revealed significant savings by adopting a new business travel strategy, with the introduction of 35 Enterprise Car Club vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/26/highland-council-cuts-travel-costs-by-a-third

Raft of senior appointments at City Auction Group

City Auction Group has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of three new directors, a new chairman and chief executive.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/26/raft-of-senior-appointments-at-city-auction-group

BVRLA launches Car and Van Rental in the UK report

The vehicle rental industry’s essential role in supporting the UK economy has been set out in a new report from the BVRLA.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/03/26/bvrla-launches-car-and-van-rental-in-the-uk-report

Live Chat from Volvo gives access to fleet experts

Volvo Car UK has launched Live Chat, giving instant digital access to Volvo’s fleet experts.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/26/live-chat-from-volvo-gives-access-to-fleet-experts

New Generation of Ford electric vehicles to include Fiesta and Focus EcoBoost Hybrid

Ford Fiesta and Focus EcoBoost Hybrid models will be unveiled as part of a new line-up of Ford hybrid and all-electric cars, SUVs and commercial vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/26/new-generation-of-ford-electric-vehicles-to-include-fiesta-and-focus-ecoboost-hybrid

Brexit: Business as usual for vehicle sales and maintenance, says Fleet Assist

The fleet industry and garage network faces no shake-up in competition law governing vehicle distribution and maintenance as a result of Brexit, according to Fleet Assist.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/26/brexit-business-as-usual-for-vehicle-sales-and-maintenance-says-fleet-assist

New senior roles for Wiseman and Harris at Aston Barclay

Aston Barclay has announced two senior appointments to head up its new digital solutions business which is based in the group’s new mega auction centre in Wakefield.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/26/new-senior-roles-for-wiseman-and-harris-at-aston-barclay

Co-op launches new online delivery service with e-cargobikes.com

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/26/co-op-launches-new-online-delivery-service-with-e-cargobikescom

Use fuel duty to pay for pothole repairs, say motoring groups

Local authorities are filling a pothole every 17 seconds, but still paid out £6.9m in pothole compensation claims, according to this year’s ALARM survey.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/26/calls-for-fuel-duty-to-pay-for-pothole-repairs

Maintaining flexibility key to mobility strategies, says FleetCheck

Maintaining the flexibility of business transport will be the key challenge facing fleets as future mobility strategies start to take effect, says FleetCheck.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/25/maintaining-flexibility-key-to-mobility-strategies-says-fleetcheck

Anglian Water introduces new electric vans to fleet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/03/25/anglian-water-introduces-new-electric-vans-to-fleet

Land Rover to supply 70 Discovery vehicles to Highways England

Land Rover has handed over the first of a new fleet of Discovery vehicles to Highways England.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/25/land-rover-to-supply-70-discovery-vehicles-to-highways-england

BCA’s first ULEZ sale demonstrates growing Euro 6 demand

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/03/25/bca-s-first-ulez-sale-demonstrates-growing-euro-6-demand

Wilson James electrifies its London fleet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/03/25/wilson-james-electrifies-its-london-fleet

James Shaw and Son implements Teletrac Navman’s telematics solution

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/03/25/james-shaw-and-son-implements-teletrac-navman-s-telematics-solution

Ebbon-Dacs upgrades Leaselink e-procurement platform

Ebbon-Dacs has launched upgrades to its Leaselink e-procurement platform to streamline the latest releases, improve reporting and increase transparency.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/25/ebbon-dacs-upgrades-leaselink-e-procurement-platform

DAF LF Sweeper now available with 12-speed AS Tronic gearbox

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/03/25/daf-lf-sweeper-now-available-with-12-speed-as-tronic-gearbox

World of Books reduces mileage using Paragon routing software

Used book retailer World of Books has saved more than 27,000 transport miles in a year, using Paragon’s routing software.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/25/world-of-books-reduces-mileage-using-paragon-routing-software

Thatcham highlights cars with keyless entry weaknesses

Thatcham Research has revealed which cars do not offer adequate protection against theft from keyless entry manipulation.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/22/thatcham-highlights-cars-with-keyless-entry-weaknesses

Stewart Lightbody wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Fleet Manager of the Year

Stewart Lightbody wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Fleet Manager of the Year

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/anglian-water-Stewart--lightbody-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-fleet-manager-of-the-year

ClientEarth lawyers issue legal risk warning over council air pollution inaction

ClientEarth has written to 38 local authorities in England and Wales warning of the legal risk of inaction on air pollution

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/22/clientearth-lawyers-issue-legal-risk-warning-over-council-air-pollution-inaction

Volvo to introduce in-car cameras for intervention against intoxication and distraction

Future Volvo models will watch their driver through cameras to look for signs of intoxication or distraction.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/22/volvo-to-introduce-in-car-cameras-for-intervention-against-intoxication-and-distraction

Volvo Trucks estimates 7% fuel saving with FH I-Save solution

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/03/22/volvo-trucks-estimates-7-fuel-saving-with-fh-i-save-solution

ADLV broadens fleet training to attract new members

The ADLV (Association for Driving Licence Verification & Vehicles) has broadened its remit to include driver insurance, training accreditation and more.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/22/adlv-broadens-fleet-training-to-attract-new-members

Average fleet and lease values up 7%, according to BCA Pulse

Fleet and lease values averaged £11,522 at BCA in February 2019, a modest increase of £69 over January, but a significant £730 (6.7%) uplift compared to a year ago.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/22/average-fleet-and-lease-values-up-7-according-to-bca-pulse

Northern Ambulance Alliance saves £1m through joint procurement of fleet management system

The Northern Ambulance Alliance (NAA) has undertaken a joint procurement to replace its existing fleet management systems with a new, fit for purpose, system that will support fleet managers to reduce vehicle costs through more efficient data capture and analysis.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/22/northern-ambulance-alliance-saves-1m-through-joint-procurement-of-fleet-management-system

New rapid charging hub for EVs opens in Milton Keynes

Operating a fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) in Milton Keynes has become a lot easier following the introduction of a new rapid charging hub that has opened in the town.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/22/new-rapid-charging-hub-for-evs-opens-in-milton-keynes

Hyundai Nexo available to order for £65,995

Hyundai has started taking orders for the hydrogen-powered Nexo, which is priced from £65,995 (including the £3,500 plug-in grant).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/21/hyundai-nexo-available-to-order-for-65-995

Mercedes GLC Coupe facelift introduces RDE2 engines

Mercedes has revealed the facelifted GLC Coupe which introduces a range of new engines and some styling tweaks.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/21/mercedes-glc-coupe-facelift-introduces-rde2-engines

A fifth of driver vacancies unfilled, says IRU

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/20/a-fifth-of-driver-vacancies-unfilled-says-iru

Hyundai Ioniq added to Europcar fleet

Europcar Mobility Group UK is continuing to focus on reducing the overall emissions for its fleet, with the addition of Hyundai’s Ioniq hybrid.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/20/hyundai-ioniq-added-to-europcar-fleet

Relyon chooses new Mercedes-Benz Actros units from Ryder

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2019/03/20/relyon-chooses-new-mercedes-benz-actros-units-from-ryder

Renault Trucks records a 10% increase in sales

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/03/20/renault-trucks-records-a-10-increase-in-sales

Gunn JCB chooses Mercedes-Benz Sprinter fleet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/20/gunn-jcb-chooses-mercedes-benz-sprinter-fleet

Epyx creates dealer engagement team

Epyx has created a used car engagement team as the number of dealers utilising its 1link Disposal Network platform to acquire stock continues to grow.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/20/epyx-creates-dealer-engagement-team

Handheld mobile phone use at the wheel ‘getting worse’

Younger working-age drivers and those in London the worst offenders, as RAC warns of ‘fading impact’ of penalties introduced in 2017.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/20/handheld-mobile-phone-use-at-the-wheel-getting-worse

Winners of the Fleet News Awards 2019 revealed

Fleet News has revealed the winners of the 2019 Fleet News Awards

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/20/winners-of-the-fleet-news-awards-2019-revealed

Graham Telfer inducted into the 2019 Fleet News Awards Hall of Fame

Gateshead Council's Graham Telfer has been inducted into the 2019 Fleet News Hall of Fame

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/graham-telfer-gateshead-council-inducted-into-the-2019-fleet-news-awards-hall-of-fame

Stuart Lightbody wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Fleet Manager of the Year

Stuart Lightbody wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Fleet Manager of the Year

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/anglian-water-stuart-lightbody-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-fleet-manager-of-the-year

Norman Harding wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Fleet Champion

Norman Harding, London Borough of Hackney wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Fleet Champion Award

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/15/norman-harding-london-borough-of-hackney-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-fleet-champion-award

BMW (UK) wins the 2019 Fleet News Award for Fleet Manufacturer of the Year

BMW (UK) wins the 2019 Fleet News Award for Fleet Manufacturer of the Year

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/15/bmw-uk-has-won-the-2019-fleet-news-award-for-fleet-manufacturer-of-the-year

Volvo XC40 wins the 2019 Fleet News Award for New Company Car of the Year

Volvo XC40 has won the 2019 Fleet News Award for New Company Car of the Year

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/volvo-xc40-wins-the-2019-fleet-news-award-for-new-company-car-of-the-year

The AA wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Fleet Supplier of the Year

The AA wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Fleet Supplier of the Year

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/15/the-aa-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-fleet-supplier-of-the-year

Hitachi Capital wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Leasing Company of the Year (20,000+)

Hitachi Capital wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Leasing Company of the Year (20,000+)

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/hitachi-capital-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-leasing-company-of-the-year-20-000

Ogilvie Fleet wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Leasing Company of the Year (up to 20,000)

Ogilvie Fleet wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Leasing Company of the Year (up to 20,000)

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/ogilvie-fleet-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-leasing-company-of-the-year-up-to-20-000

TrustFord wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Fleet Dealer of the Year

TrustFord wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Fleet Dealer of the Year

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/trustford-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-fleet-dealer-of-the-year

The AA wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Customer Service

The AA wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Customer Service

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/the-aa-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-customer-service

Enterprise Rent-A-Car wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Rental Company of the Year

Enterprise Rent-A-Car wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Rental Company of the Year

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/enterprise-rent-a-car-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-rental-company-of-the-year

Honda UK wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer of the Year

Honda UK wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Most Improved Fleet Manufacturer of the Year

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/honda-uk-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-most-improved-fleet-manufacturer-of-the-year

Toyota (GB) wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Green Fleet Manufacturer of the Year

Toyota (GB) wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Green Fleet Manufacturer of the Year

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/toyota-gb-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-green-fleet-manufacturer-of-the-year

Hyundai Kona Electric wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Zero Emission Car

Hyundai Kona Electric wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Zero Emission Car

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/hyundai-kona-electric-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-zero-emission-car

BMW 5 Series wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Executive Car

BMW 5 Series wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Executive Car

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/bmw-5-series-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-executive-car

Mercedes-Benz C-Class wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Premium Car

Mercedes-Benz C-Class wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Premium Car

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/mercedes-benz-c-class-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-premium-car

Mercedes-Benz A-Class wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Compact Premium Car

Mercedes-Benz A-Class wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Compact Premium Car

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/mercedes-benz-a-class-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-compact-premium-car

Peugeot 3008 wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Mid-size SUV

Peugeot 3008 wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Mid-size SUV

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/peugeot-3008-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-mid-size-suv

Hyundai Kona wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Compact SUV

Hyundai Kona wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Compact SUV

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/hyundai-kona-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-compact-suv

Skoda Superb wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Upper Medium Car

Skoda Superb wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Upper Medium Car

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/skoda-superb-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-upper-medium-car

Ford Focus wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Lower Medium Car

Ford Focus wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Lower Medium Car

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/ford-focus-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-lower-medium-car

Ford Fiesta wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Small Car

Ford Fiesta wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Small Car

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/ford-fiesta-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-small-car

Addison Lee wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Fleet of the Year – 1,001-plus vehicles

Addison Lee wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Fleet of the Year – 1,001-plus vehicles

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/addison-lee-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-fleet-of-the-year-1-001-plus-vehicles

South Yorkshire Police and SYFR wins 2019 Fleet News award for Fleet of the Year – up to 1,000 vehicles

South Yorkshire Police & South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue wins 2019 Fleet News award for Fleet of the Year – up to 1,000 vehicles

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/south-yorkshire-police-and-south-yorkshire-fire-and-rescue-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-fleet-of-the-year-up-to-1-000-vehicles

Schneider Electric wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Most Improved Fleet of the Year

Schneider Electric wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Most Improved Fleet of the Year

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/schneider-electric-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-most-improved-fleet-of-the-year

ALD Automotive wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Travel and Mobility Initiative

ALD Automotive wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Best Travel and Mobility Initiative

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/ald-automotive-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-best-travel-and-mobility-initiative

ALD Automotive wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Ultra-low Emission Fleet

ALD Automotive wins 2019 Fleet News Award for Ultra-low Emission Feet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/ald-automotive-wins-2019-fleet-news-award-for-ultra-low-emission-fleet

Speedy Asset Services wins the 2019 Fleet News Award for Safe Fleet

Speedy Asset Services wins the 2019 Fleet News Award for Safe Fleet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/speedy-asset-services-wins-the-2019-fleet-news-award-for-safe-fleet

John Lewis to have a zero carbon fleet by 2045

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/03/20/john-lewis-to-have-a-zero-carbon-fleet-by-2045

1.7m drivers speed on every journey

More than 1.7 million drivers exceed the speed limit on every car journey they make, according to new research from HPI.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/20/17m-drivers-speed-on-every-journey

Jaguar Land Rover provides UK’s largest EV smart charging facility to workers

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has installed 166 smart chargers for electric vehicles at its Gaydon engineering centre, to encourage its staff into greener cars.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/20/jaguar-land-rover-provides-uk-s-largest-ev-smart-charging-facility-to-workers

Vauxhall Grandland X joins Cornwall Fire, Rescue and Community Safety Service

Cornwall Fire, Rescue and Community Safety Service has added eight new Vauxhall Grandland X models to its fleet.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/20/vauxhall-grandland-x-joins-cornwall-fire-rescue-and-community-safety-service

Millions of Brits would not admit to denting another car

Almost one-in-five Brits would not leave their contact details if they dented another car when parking, a study by YourParkingSpace.co.uk has revealed.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/20/millions-of-brits-would-not-admit-to-denting-another-car

CRS adds four Fuso Canters to fleet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/03/20/crs-adds-four-fuso-canters-to-fleet

EMR tackles driver shortage with apprenticeship scheme

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/03/20/emr-tackles-driver-shortage-with-apprenticeship-scheme

HGVs ‘ignored’ by Government in urban strategy

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/03/20/hgvs-ignored-by-government-in-urban-strategy

Cardiff Council rejects clean air zone to cut pollution

Local authority will instead spend £32 million to reduce air pollution and improve congestion in the city.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/03/20/cardiff-council-rejects-clean-air-zone-to-cut-pollution

Jim Faulds appointed Nexus Vehicle Rental chairman

Nexus Vehicle Rental has appointed Jim Faulds as chairman to support the company through its next stage of its growth.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/19/jim-faulds-appointed-nexus-vehicle-rental-chairman

E-scooters pose road safety risk, says IAM RoadSmart

The road safety charity IAM RoadSmart has warned that the rise in the use of electric scooters alongside vehicles on UK roads will be bad news for road safety.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/19/e-scooters-pose-road-safety-risk-says-iam-roadsmart

Medium-term rental gives fleets wider choice, says Meridian Vehicle Solutions

The growth of medium-term rental is giving fleet operators a wide choice of acquisition methods, says Meridian Vehicle Solutions.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/19/medium-term-rental-gives-fleets-wider-choice-says-meridian-vehicle-solutions

Fleet Assist relocates to Huntingdon to seek further growth

Fleet Assist will be relocating to offices in Huntingdon as it seeks to drive forward with further growth.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/19/fleet-assist-relocates-to-huntingdon-to-seek-further-growth

Computacenter adopts Inchcape Fleet Solutions’ tendering product

Computacenter has announced that it has gone live with Inchcape Fleet Solutions’ competitive tendering product Autobid, following Master Vendor supplier status.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/19/computacenter-adopts-inchcape-fleet-solutions-tendering-product

SMH Fleet Solutions to open £10m St Helens operations centre

SMH Fleet Solutions has revealed that its new £10 million operations centre in St Helens is set to open in July.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/19/smh-fleet-solutions-to-open-10m-st-helens-operations-centre

Robins & Day re-signs solus remarketing deal with Aston Barclay

Robins & Day has re-signed its solus disposal contract with Aston Barclay under its new group used car brand of By PSA Retail.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/19/robins-and-day-re-signs-solus-remarketing-deal-with-aston-barclay

Skoda develops car boot parcel delivery system

Skoda is working on a new project that will enable couriers to deliver parcels to your car boot.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/19/skoda-develops-car-boot-parcel-delivery-system

Abbey Logistics takes on 28 Mercedes-Benz Actros tractor units

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/03/19/abbey-logistics-takes-on-28-mercedes-benz-actros-tractor-units

ACFO to tackle ‘Another Year of Evolution’ at spring seminar next week

Fleet decision-makers are being urged to attend ACFO’s spring seminar next Wednesday (March 27) to gain clarity on a number of topical issues.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/19/acfo-to-tackle-another-year-of-evolution-at-spring-seminar-next-week

Traffic law review to prepare for new transport modes

Ministers say review, announced in its its Future of Mobility Urban Strategy, will pave the way for transforming the way people and goods will be moved around UK cities.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/19/government-to-review-traffic-laws-for-new-transport-modes

Kia to expand Ceed line-up with new crossover

Kia has revealed the latest member of the Ceed family, a new crossover that will be launched this year.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/19/kia-to-expand-ceed-line-up-with-new-crossover

CCIA 2019 on track for record attendance

Suzuki and Volvo confirm attendance at CCIA 2019 as pre-registrations reach more than twice what they were last year.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-in-action/2019/03/18/ccia-2019-on-track-for-record-attendance

Correct paperwork vital in London van scrappage scheme, says CarTakeBack

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/18/correct-paperwork-vital-in-london-van-scrappage-scheme-says-cartakeback

Strong demand keeps van values steady at Manheim in February

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/18/demand-keeps-van-values-steady-at-manheim-in-february

Insist on SLAs to improve efficiency, Mediafleet tells fleets

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/03/18/insist-on-slas-to-improve-efficiency-mediafleet-tells-fleets

ADT and Sfara’s new AI solution ‘solves’ driver behavioral problems

Applied Driving Techniques (ADT) has teamed up with Sfara to develop a fleet safety and compliance offering that will solve driver behavioral problems rather than simply diagnosing them.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/adt-and-sfara-s-new-ai-solution-solves-driver-behavioral-problems

Defleet services offered at City Auction Group’s Rockingham facility

City Auction Group has just signed a new partnership with IT Fleet Automotive to provide a range of defleet services to existing and potential new customers, at the Group’s Rockingham facility.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/new-partnership-sees-defleet-services-offered-at-city-auction-group-s-rockingham-facility

Northside Truck and Van wins Mercedes-Benz Trucks Dealer of the Year

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/03/18/northside-truck-and-van-wins-mercedes-benz-trucks-dealer-of-the-year

Eight in 10 vans sold first time at Manheim

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/18/eight-in-10-vans-sold-first-time-at-manheim

New law to tackle rogue private parking firms

Fleets will have greater protections against bogus parking penalties as new measures to clamp down on rogue private parking firms become law.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/new-law-to-tackle-rogue-private-parking-firms

Verizon’s new Engine Connect system provides live LCV diagnostics

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/18/verizon-s-new-engine-connect-system-provides-live-lcv-diagnostics

Councils 'failing' to install electric vehicle charge points

One third of councils that responded to an electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure survey say that they have no plans to increase charge points.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/councils-failing-to-install-electric-vehicle-charge-points

PCH drives grey fleet “headache”, says FleetCheck

The recent growth in personal contract hire (PCH) being used as an alternative to traditional company car provision is creating a range of potential issues for employers, warns FleetCheck.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/18/pch-drives-grey-fleet-headache-says-fleetcheck

Maxoptra launches driver app for real-time delivery control

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/03/15/maxoptra-launches-driver-app-for-real-time-delivery-control

PSV rolls out Camera Telematics’ ‘Street Angel’ across fleet of 150 taxis

Camera Telematics has announced that it has entered into a partnership with PSV, which will see its Street Angel solution installed across the taxi fleet.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/15/psv-rolls-out-camera-telematics-street-angel-across-fleet-of-150-taxis

Gett rebrands One Transport as Gett Business Solutions

Gett has announced that it is rebranding its corporate ground transportation division One Transport as Gett Business Solutions, and launching a new suite of services.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/15/gett-rebrands-one-transport-as-gett-business-solutions

Wholesale prices remain steady in February, says Cox Automotive

Vehicle values remained steady in a “buoyant” wholesale market in February, according to Cox Automotive.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/15/wholesale-prices-remain-steady-in-february-says-cox-automotive

70% of drivers knowingly speed

Almost three-quarters of British drivers regularly break the speed limit, finds a new study by Fixter.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/15/70-of-drivers-knowingly-speed

Marshall Leasing fleet breaks 8,000-vehicle milestone for first time

Marshall Leasing’s risk fleet has broken through the 8,000-vehicle milestone during its first full year of ownership by Northridge Finance.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2019/03/15/marshall-leasing-fleet-breaks-8-000-vehicle-milestone-for-first-time

Transport Committee urges more women to take part in inquiries

Female fleet professionals are being encouraged to have their say on issues such as the Government’s approach to road safety by giving evidence to parliamentary inquiries.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/15/transport-committee-urges-more-women-to-take-part-in-inquiries

VGroup urges fleets to remain compliant when driving in post-Brexit Europe

VGroup International is urging fleet decision-makers whose company car drivers are due to take their vehicles abroad to ensure they remain complaint post-Brexit.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/15/vgroup-urges-fleets-to-remain-compliant-when-driving-in-post-brexit-europe

Tesla Model Y revealed ahead of 2020 launch

Tesla has revealed the new Model Y, a fully electric compact SUV that will cost from £26,000.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/15/tesla-model-y-revealed-ahead-of-2020-launch

SMEs say increased digitisation boosts SME output, finds TomTom research

More than eight in 10 SMEs that use vehicles believe digitisation could help them get more jobs done, TomTom Telematics has found.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/15/smes-say-increased-digitisation-boosts-sme-output-finds-tomtom-research

Company fined after driver killed by power line strike

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/15/company-fined-after-driver-killed-by-power-line-strike

Europcar opens ‘Van Supersite’ in Birmingham

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/15/europcar-opens-van-supersite-in-birmingham

Arval aiming to grow business after successful 2018

Arval’s leased fleet grew by 8.2% last year, reaching 1,193,910 vehicles and the number of vehicles ordered increased by 9% year-on-year to 353,302 units.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/15/arval-aiming-to-grow-business-after-successful-2018

Car stolen via keyless theft recovered in less than an hour

A BMW that was stolen by thieves who hacked into the car’s keyless system has been returned to its driver less than an hour after he reported its disappearance.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/03/15/car-stolen-via-keyless-theft-recovered-in-less-than-an-hour

Grosvenor Leasing’s Mark Gallagher becomes a BVRLA Hero

Grosvenor Leasing has its very own ‘green’ hero, after Mark Gallagher was presented with a BVRLA Hero Award.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/15/grosvenor-leasing-s-mark-gallagher-becomes-a-bvrla-hero

Transport and distribution SMEs optimistic about growth, finds Hitachi

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/03/14/transport-and-distribution-smes-optimistic-about-growth-finds-hitachi

JCT600’s Beryl Carney receives Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award

JCT600’s head of commercial vehicles Beryl Carney was presented with the first UK Barbara Cox Woman of the Year Award, marking International Women's Day.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/14/jct600-s-beryl-carney-receives-barbara-cox-woman-of-the-year-award

Manufacturers repatriating more ex-lease vehicles into dealer networks, says Epyx

An increasing number of ex-lease vehicles are being repatriated back into franchise dealer networks by manufacturers as demand for used stock increases, says Epyx.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/manufacturers-repatriate-more-ex-lease-vehicles-into-dealer-network-says-epyx

Jaguar Land Rover issues recall over emissions issue

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is recalling 44,000 cars in the UK after regulators found 10 models were emitting more CO2 than they had been certified to emit.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/14/jaguar-land-rover-issues-recall-over-emissions-issue

Jaama adds electronic signature functionality to Key2

Jaama launched its eSignature Module, electronic signature functionality, to complement its Key2 system.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/14/jaama-adds-electronic-signature-functionality-to-key2

Arval announces dates for UK hydrogen roadshow

Arval has announced a series of roadshows that will take place across the UK throughout 2019 to raise awareness of hydrogen cars.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/arval-announces-dates-for-uk-hydrogen-roadshow

NewMotion network reaches 100,000 charge point milestone

NewMotion has announced that it installed over 100,000 charge points in its European roaming charging network.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/14/newmotion-network-reaches-100-000-charge-point-milestone

Asco Foods chooses Prohire

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2019/03/14/asco-foods-chooses-prohire

Centrica appoints Sopp and Sopp for accident management

Sopp and Sopp has won a five-year contract with Centrica to provide accident management, vehicle recovery and repair services for the entire Centrica/British Gas fleet.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/centrica-appoints-sopp-and-sopp-for-accident-management

Europcar chooses new Citroen Berlingo vans for rental fleet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/14/europcar-chooses-new-citroen-berlingo-vans-for-rental-fleet

Birmingham Clean Air Zone approved by Government

Defra approves plan to tackle poor air quality in Birmingham and gives £52.2 million to help implement scheme.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/14/birmingham-clean-air-zone-approved-by-government

Spring Statement: WLTP consultation response to be published in “coming months”

The Spring Statement has failed to deliver any clarity for the fleet and leasing industry over future tax rates.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/spring-statement-wltp-consultation-response-to-be-published-in-coming-months

Brake offers free fleet webinar on driver behaviour

Brake is running a free webinar providing expert information and advice for employers and fleet and road safety professionals as part of their new webinar series ‘The Essentials of Fleet Safety’.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/brake-offers-free-fleet-webinar-on-driver-behaviour

New BMW 3 Series goes on sale

BMW all-new seventh generation 3 Series premium saloon has now gone on sale.

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

Adesa deploys AI remarketing solution

ADESA has deployed what it believes to be the “UK’s first” Artificial Intelligence (AI) solution for the remarketing of vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/adesa-deploys-uk-first-ai-remarketing-solution

Peel Ports Group wins Activa Contracts Lightfoot Drivers’ League

Paul Peers of Peel Ports Group has become the first winner of Activa Contracts’ latest risk management initiative, run in partnership with Lightfoot.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/peel-ports-group-wins-activa-contracts-lightfoot-drivers-league

Tuntum Housing adds Vivaro and Movano vans to fleet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/13/tuntum-housing-adds-vivaro-and-movano-vans-to-fleet

New Toyota Camry hybrid saloon prices to start from £29,995

Toyota’s Camry will go on sale in the UK on April 1, with prices starting from £29,995.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/13/new-toyota-camry-hybrid-saloon-prices-to-start-from-29-995

Brexit: Car industry urges MPs to take ‘no deal’ off the table

The car industry is urging MPs to remove the prospect of a ‘no deal’ Brexit today (Wednesday, March 13) after the Government lost its latest vote.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/13/brexit-car-industry-urges-mps-to-take-no-deal-off-the-table

Volkswagen Group plans to make 22 million electric in next 10 years

The Volkswagen Group has announced plans to make 22 million electric vehicles within the next 10 years – 7m more than its original ambition.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/13/volkswagen-group-plans-to-make-22-million-electric-in-next-10-years

Cars on Demand achieves record growth

Short-term vehicle leasing company, Cars on Demand, has achieved a year of record results, announcing its highest double-digit profit growth yet.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/cars-on-demand-achieves-record-growth

Van drivers ignoring mobile phone laws

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/13/van-drivers-ignoring-mobile-phone-laws

Study finds public transport unfit for purpose

Half of passengers do not trust public transport to get them to their destination on time, according to new research from Fujitsu.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/13/public-transport-labelled-unfit-for-purpose

Training delay hits uptake in alternative fuel vans

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/13/training-delay-hits-uptake-in-alternative-fuel-vans

Infiniti to cease European sales

Nissan’s luxury arm Infiniti has confirmed it will stop producing cars in the UK in July, as part of its plan to withdraw from the European car market by 2020.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/12/infiniti-to-cease-european-operations

Digraph announces new CEO as Sukhbir Kapoor stands down

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/12/digraph-announces-new-ceo-as-sukhbir-kapoor-stands-down

Watts Truck and Van awarded DAF Truck dealer of the year

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/03/12/watts-truck-and-van-awarded-daf-truck-dealer-of-the-year

Alphabet’s Ashlee Lanchbery recognised with BVRLA Hero award

Alphabet (GB) has celebrated its fleet administration manager Ashlee Lanchbery’s recognition as a British Vehicle Rental & Leasing Association’s (BVRLA) ‘Hero’ 2019.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/12/alphabet-s-ashlee-lanchbery-recognised-with-bvrla-hero-award

Michelin and Faurecia joint venture aims to create hydrogen world leader

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/03/12/michelin-and-faurecia-joint-venture-aims-to-create-hydrogen-world-leader

Fleet Alliance reports first CO2 rise

Lack of clarity around Government policy towards diesel vehicles blamed for the first-ever increase in average CO2 emissions on the Fleet Alliance fleet.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/12/fleet-alliance-reports-first-co2-rise

Six months of success for DPD’s zero-emission Fuso eCanters

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/03/12/six-months-of-success-for-dpd-s-zero-emission-fuso-ecanters

Natural History Museum takes delivery of Toyota Mirai hydrogen car

The Natural History Museum has become the latest UK academic and research organisation to take delivery of a Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell saloon.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/12/natural-history-museum-takes-delivery-of-toyota-mirai-hydrogen-car

Drivers must be prepared for post-brexit EU travel

Businesses will need to ensure that employees planning to take their company car abroad have the right paperwork, as simply having a UK driving licence won’t cover the legal requirements once Britain leaves the EU.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/12/drivers-must-be-prepared-for-post-brexit-eu-travel

Driver distraction study shows problem on the rise

Eight in 10 (84%) motorists admit that they get distracted behind the wheel, up from 76% in 2018, according to a new road study by the Floow.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/03/12/driver-distraction-study-shows-problem-on-the-rise

BT Fleet Solutions partners with Xpress Centres to extend body repair service

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/03/12/bt-fleet-solutions-partners-with-xpress-centres-to-extend-body-repair-service

New pence-per-mile EV funding scheme launched

Octopus Investments incorporates cost of vehicle, charge points and grid upgrades into single pay-on-use contract.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/12/new-pence-per-mile-ev-funding-scheme-launched

Skoda Scala priced from £16,595

The new Skoda Scala will cost from £16,595 when it goes on sale in May.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/12/skoda-scala-priced-from-16-595

Transport Committee launches inquiry into Government’s road safety strategy

The Transport Committee is launching an inquiry to scrutinise the Government’s approach to road safety, which was last set out in its 2015 road safety statement.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/company-car-tax-and-legislation/2019/03/11/transport-committee-launches-inquiry-into-government-s-road-safety-strategy

Nissan pilots co-ownership and mileage schemes

Two evolutions in technology will change the relationship between customers, whether retail or fleet, and their cars, according to Nissan.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/11/nissan-pilots-co-ownership-and-mileage-schemes

Congestion charging should be imposed in cities across UK, says Public Health England

Congestion charging should be imposed across the UK and cars should be banned from idling near schools to improve air quality, the government public health agency has said.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/11/congestion-charging-should-be-imposed-in-cities-across-uk-says-public-health-england

ParcelHero criticises Government proposal to tax home deliveries

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/03/11/parcelhero-criticises-government-proposal-to-tax-home-deliveries

vGroup predicts accessory fitment growth following VCA accreditation

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/03/11/vgroup-predicts-accessory-fitment-growth-following-vca-accreditation

City West Commercials reveals growth plans for Exeter depot

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/03/11/city-west-commercials-reveals-growth-plans-for-exeter-depot

Brexit viewed as ‘threat’ by 50% of car dealers, says Close Brothers

Car dealers are increasingly viewing Brexit as an “issue” as 50% of dealers rank it highly on a list of threats, according to Close Brothers Motor Finance’s Dealer Satisfaction Survey.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/03/11/brexit-viewed-as-threat-by-50-of-car-dealers-says-close-brothers

Premiere Chauffeur Drive adopts Kinesis tracking for fleet

Premiere Chauffeur Drive has adopted vehicle tracking from Kinesis to monitor its luxury private hire fleet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/11/premiere-chauffeur-drive-adopts-kinesis-tracking-for-fleet

New Smart Fleet Cloud tool gives real-time CO2 data to fleet managers

Smart Fleet Cloud is a new technology that gives fleet managers real-time CO2 emissions data, to help them control their environmental impact.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/11/new-smart-fleet-cloud-tool-gives-real-time-co2-data-to-fleet-managers

Mercedes CLA: prices, specification and CO2 emissions

The new Mercedes-Benz CLA is now available to order, with prices starting from £30,550.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/11/mercedes-cla-prices-specification-and-co2-emissions

Fleets may have to wait for WLTP clarity

Fleets may have to wait beyond the Spring Statement to find out whether the Government will make changes to company car tax and vehicle excise duty (VED).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/11/fleets-may-have-to-wait-for-wltp-clarity

Take system-wide approach to cutting transport emissions, says Aldersgate Group

A new report, published by the Aldersgate Group, sets out a series of policies aimed at delivering deep cuts in surface transport emissions.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/03/11/take-system-wide-approach-to-cutting-transport-emissions-says-aldersgate-group

Brian Back honoured at BVRLA annual dinner

The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) recognised the outstanding contribution of Brian Back to the industry at its annual dinner in London, last week.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/11/brian-back-honoured-at-bvrla-annual-dinner

Brake reveals dates for UK Fleet Safety Conference 2019

Brake has announced that its annual UK Fleet Safety Conference will be held at the Birmingham Conference and Events Centre (BCEC) on May 22.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/08/brake-reveals-dates-for-uk-fleet-safety-conference-2019

Enterprise Car Club adds more vehicles in Southampton

Enterprise Car Club has expanded its 24/7 car club service in Southampton with two new vehicles located at its new Southampton City Dock branch, opposite the railway station.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/03/08/enterprise-expands-south-coast-network-with-southampton-branch

Aston Barclay rolls out enhanced refurbishment service

Aston Barclay has rolled out its enhanced refurbishment service to buyers across its UK network.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/08/aston-barclay-rolls-out-enhanced-refurbishment-service

ARI Fleet UK offers no mileage limit lease deal

ARI Fleet UK is now offering customers lease vehicles with no mileage limits, or end-of-life damage charges.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/08/ari-fleet-uk-offers-no-mileage-limit-lease-deal

Brexit: 'No deal' car price warning for fleets

Fleets are being warned they could face price increases and longer lead times for vehicles and spare parts, if the UK leaves the EU without a deal.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/03/08/brexit-no-deal-car-price-warning

BCA reports used LCV average values increase

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/08/bca-reports-used-lcv-average-values-increase

New Mercedes WorkReady programme offers pre-bodied trucks

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/03/08/new-mercedes-workready-programme-offers-pre-bodied-trucks

Smart motorway red ‘X’ signs ignored by almost one in four

Almost one quarter (23%) of drivers have driven in a lane on smart motorway closed by the red ‘X’ sign in the past year, RAC research suggests.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/08/smart-motorway-red-x-signs-ignored-by-almost-one-in-four

New freight action plan for London launched

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/03/07/new-freight-action-plan-for-london-launched

eDriving partners with CMS to integrate connected vehicle data

EDriving a provider of driver risk management programmes, has partnered with vehicle data aggregation and analytics specialists, Collision Management Systems (CMS).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/03/07/edriving-partners-with-cms-to-integrate-connected-vehicle-data

Dyer and Butler achieves FORS Gold for second year

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/07/dyer-and-butler-achieves-fors-gold-for-second-year

Avoid setting unreasonable driver schedules to reduce emissions, says Volvo

Volvo Cars UK has advised fleet managers to avoid asking “the earth” from business drivers to reduce emissions and environmental impact.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/07/avoid-setting-unreasonable-driver-schedules-to-reduce-emissions-says-volvo

BT expands its smart delivery locker business

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/07/bt-expands-its-smart-delivery-locker-business

Rise in keyless van thefts reported in 2018

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/07/rise-in-keyless-van-thefts-reported-in-2018

Shane Coomber named new commercial director at Free2Move Lease

Free2Move Lease has appointed Shane Coomber as commercial director, replacing Mark Pickles who was appointed general manager in December 2018.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/07/shane-coomber-named-new-commercial-director-at-free2move-lease

Renault prosecuted for serious safety breaches

Renault Retail Group UK has been fined after serious safety breaches relating to faulty vehicle lifts.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/07/renault-prosecuted-for-serious-safety-breaches

Liftshare on course to save a billion miles

For corporate users, the top-line financial savings that can be made through reduced costs in space rental, car park management and maintenance

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/07/liftshare-on-course-to-save-a-billion-miles

Highways England signs electric vehicle charge point contract

The contract, worth a total £2.8million, will see more than 50 electric vehicle charging points being installed across the country within the next nine months.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/03/07/highways-england-signs-electric-vehicle-charge-point-contract

Jaguar E-Pace and Land Rover models score top rating in emissions tests

The new diesel engines in Jaguar and Land Rover cars are some of the cleanest models for NOx emissions on sale in Europe, the AIR Index has found.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/07/jaguar-e-pace-and-land-rover-models-score-top-rating-in-air-quality-tests

The Outward Bound Trust renews minibus contract with FleetEurope

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/03/07/the-outward-bound-trust-renews-minibus-contract-with-fleeteurope

Telematics key as Bibby Distribution cuts total incident rate by one-third

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/03/07/telematics-key-as-bibby-distribution-cuts-incident-rate-by-one-third

No deal Brexit could cost logistics sector £6.7bn

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/07/no-deal-brexit-could-cost-logistics-sector-67bn

Volkswagen opens EV platform to third-parties

The Volkswagen Group is opening its electric vehicle (EV) platform to other manufacturers in an effort to help drive down costs.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/07/volkswagen-opens-ev-platform-to-third-parties

Fleet News Awards: less than two weeks to go – have you got your tickets?

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/book-table-for-fleet-news-awards-2019

Electrification is key theme at the 2019 Geneva Motor Show

Fleets can look forward to a breadth of new electric and hybrid models coming in the next 12 months, including the new Peugeot e-208 and Honda e city cars.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/06/electrification-is-key-theme-at-the-2019-geneva-motor-show

‘Transformative’ CX-30 gives Mazda premium offer | 2019 Geneva Motor Show

The CX-30 bridges the gap between the CX-3 and CX-5 for a mid-size SUV, giving Mazda a full line up for the first time.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/06/transformative-cx-30-gives-mazda-premium-offer-2019-geneva-motor-show

PVS Group launches free WLTP and VED van report for fleets

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/06/pvs-group-launches-new-wltp-and-ved-van-report-for-fleets

Good Energy takes 12.9% stake in Zap-Map

Zap-Map has announced that Good Energy has taken a 12.9% share in its parent company, with an option to take a majority share within two years.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/06/good-energy-takes-129-stake-in-zap-map

Used car values weaken in February

February saw the first downward movement of used car values in the month since 2008 with a fall of 0.6%, according to Cap HPI.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/06/used-car-values-weaken-in-february

New van registrations up 1.8% in February 2019

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/03/06/new-van-registrations-up-18-in-february-2019

Peugeot calls for EU battery production as it launches e-208 | 2019 Geneva Motor Show

Peugeot anticipates that 12% of 208 registrations next year will be the full electric version as it starts planning for a future where every car and van model has an electric option within four years.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/06/peugeot-calls-for-eu-battery-production-2019-geneva-motor-show

Government launches roadworks consultation

Utility companies could be forced to guarantee the quality of road repairs for up to five years, following a Government consultation.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/03/06/government-launches-roadworks-consultation

Fleet News Awards: less than two weeks to go – have you got your tickets?

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

Bath clean air zone targets commercial vehicles

Cars will not be charged to enter Bath’s clean air zone (CAZ), but vans, trucks and buses not meeting the latest emission standards will.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/06/bath-clean-air-zone-targets-commercial-vehicles

Jeep confirms Compass and Renegade PHEVs | 2019 Geneva Motor Show

Jeep has revealed its first electrified models will be plug-in hybrid versions of the Renegade and Compass.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/06/jeep-confirms-compass-and-renegade-phevs-2019-geneva-motor-show

No more Kia e-Niros until 2020 as orders outstrip supply | 2019 Geneva Motor Show

Battery supply is one of the main reasons why order take for the full electric e-Niro has outstripped Kia’s 2019 allocation, according to executives.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/06/no-more-kia-e-niros-until-2020-as-orders-outstrip-supply-2019-geneva-motor-show

‘We have to be a disrupter,’ says Citroen | 2019 Geneva Motor Show

Shared services and user-ship models “changes everything” for Citroen when it is designed and developing new models.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/06/we-have-to-be-a-disrupter-says-citroen-2019-geneva-motor-show

BMW reveals X3 plug-in hybrid and new 330e | 2019 Geneva Motor Show

BMW has added a plug-in hybrid engine to the new X3 and revealed more details about the new 330e.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/05/bmw-reveals-x3-plug-in-hybrid-and-new-330e-2019-geneva-motor-show

Honda confirms all European models will be electrified by 2025 | 2019 Geneva Motor Show

Honda has committed to only sell cars with electrified powertrains in Europe by 2025.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/05/honda-confirms-all-european-models-will-be-electrified-by-2025-2019-geneva-motor-show

Alfa Romeo Tonale previews firm’s new small SUV | 2019 Geneva Motor Show

Alfa Romeo will launch a small SUV based on the Tonale Concept showcased at this year’s Geneva Motor Show.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/05/alfa-romeo-tonale-previews-firm-s-new-small-suv-2019-geneva-motor-show

Fiat Centoventi concept is brand’s first EV | 2019 Geneva Motor Show

Fiat believes its Centoventi concept will be the key to mass-market EV adoption and will be the cheapest electric car on the market.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/05/fiat-centoventi-concept-is-brand-s-first-ev-2019-geneva-motor-show

Next Ssangyong Korando will feature an EV version | 2019 Geneva Motor Show

Ssangyong has revealed the new Korando at the Geneva Motor Show and promises an EV version will be available shortly.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/05/next-ssangyong-korando-will-feature-an-ev-version-2019-geneva-motor-show

Mercedes EQV is first fully-electric MPV | 2019 Geneva Motor Show

The 100kWh electric people mover has a range of 250 miles and can add 60 miles of range in 15 minutes.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/05/mercedes-eqv-is-first-fully-electric-mpv-2019-geneva-motor-show

New Renault Clio revealed | 2019 Geneva Motor Show

Renault has unveiled the new Clio, ahead of its arrival in the UK in the Autumn.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/05/new-renault-clio-revealed-2019-geneva-motor-show

Audi Q4 E-Tron will be brand’s fifth EV | 2019 Geneva Motor Show

The concept model, revealed in Geneva, boasts a 279-mile range and all-wheel-drive

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/05/audi-q4-e-tron-will-be-brand-s-fifth-ev-2019-geneva-motor-show

310-mile range for electric Skoda Vision iV concept | 2019 Geneva Motor Show

The fully electric model is based on a four-door coupe-crossover body style.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/05/skoda-vision-iv-concept-showcased-at-2019-geneva-motor-show

Sparshatt Truck and Van to unveil new bodyshop

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/03/05/sparshatt-truck-and-van-to-unveil-new-bodyshop

Highways England calls on UK drivers to clear motorway litter

Highways England has called on drivers to join them in doing their bit to reduce litter levels on the nation's motorways, as part of Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/03/05/highways-england-calls-on-uk-drivers-to-clear-motorway-litter

Trakm8 to showcase expanded product range at CV Show

Trakm8 has revealed it will showcase a “wide range” of new additions to its product suite at the CV Show.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/03/05/trakm8-to-showcase-expanded-product-range-at-cv-show

Fleet and business new car registrations show slight decline

Overall, the UK’s new car market enjoyed marginal growth in February, up 1.4% following five straight months of decline,

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/05/fleet-and-business-new-car-registrations-show-slight-decline

VW T-Cross prices, specifications and CO2 emissions

The new Volkswagen T-Cross small SUV is available to order now, priced from £16,995.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/05/vw-t-cross-prices-specifications-and-co2-emissions

Average CO2 emissions rise as petrol sales boom

The average CO2 emissions across all cars sold in Europe reached a four-year high of 120.5g/km in 2018, according to Jato Dynamics.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/03/05/average-co2-emissions-rise-as-petrol-sales-boom

Demand-based short-term car leasing to rise, says Goodlease

Tony Donnelly, chief executive of Goodwood Corporate Mobility, parent company of GoodLease, believes demand for company cars on contract lengths up to 12 months is set to accelerate.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/05/demand-based-short-term-car-leasing-to-rise-says-goodlease

Venson nurtures new generation of HGV technicians

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/03/05/venson-nurtures-new-generation-of-hgv-technicians

EU: UK hauliers given access without ECMT permits

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/03/05/eu-uk-hauliers-given-access-without-ecmt-permits

Volvo will limit all cars to 112mph by next year

Volvo will begin limiting the top speed of its cars to 112mph (180kph) from next year.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/05/volvo-will-limit-all-cars-to-112mph-by-next-year

FCA says dealers overcharging customers

The FCA found the widespread use of commission models can lead to conflicts of interest

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/05/fca-says-dealers-overcharging-customers

Fleet Service GB launches new dashboards

Intelligent integrated online dashboards delivering real-time critical headline data on vehicles and drivers have been launched by Fleet Service Great Britain.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/05/fleet-service-gb-launches-new-dashboards

Circle Leasing appoints Jonathan Reynolds as new head of sales

Circle Leasing has appointed Jonathan Reynolds as the company’s new head of sales as courtesy car supplier seeks to build its business in the bodyshop leasing marketplace.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/05/circle-leasing-appoints-jonathan-reynolds-as-new-head-of-sales

Average price of diesel increases in February

Diesel and petrol pump prices increased in February marking the end of three consecutive months of price reductions on the UK’s forecourts.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/05/average-price-of-diesel-increases-in-february

Vehicle arrivals at BCA Portbury break new record

BCA has announced a record week for vehicle arrivals at its Portbury operation, which saw an 11% increase on the previous highest week record in 2016.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/03/04/vehicle-arrivals-at-bca-portbury-break-new-record

UK employees make 'fewer' business trips than EU counterparts

It has been revealed that UK employees make fewer business trips than their EU counterparts, and are the least likely to consider travel a perk, according to research from Enterprise Rent-A-Car and National Car Rental.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/03/04/uk-business-drivers-don-t-consider-travelling-a-job-perk-research-reveals

CBVC Vehicle Management secures four-year deal with Deritend Group

The Deritend Group has signed a four-year fleet management agreement with CBVC Vehicle Management, the fourth between the two companies in the past 17 years.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/04/cbvc-vehicle-management-secures-four-year-deal-with-the-deritend-group

New BVRLA report calls for motoring tax overhaul

The report says a fairer and more sophisticated tax system could be based on distance travelled, time of journey, location or air pollution.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/04/new-bvrla-report-calls-for-motoring-tax-overhaul

TruckEast buys ST Fleet Services

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/03/04/truckeast-buys-st-fleet-services

DfT’s Tricia Hayes to speak at this week’s Women at the Wheel event

Tricia Hayes from the Department for Transport (DfT) will be among the speakers at Deloitte’s Women at the Wheel event on Thursday (March 7).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/04/dft-s-tricia-hayes-to-speak-at-this-week-s-women-at-the-wheel-event

New Vito available with new engines and digital service packages

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/04/new-vito-available-with-new-engines-and-digital-service-packages

ACFO Spring Seminar to tackle key fleet topics

The seminar - Another Year of Evolution - is being held on Wednesday, March 27, at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/04/acfo-spring-seminar-to-tackle-key-fleet-topics

APD Global Research reports record year

APD Global Research has reported a record year in 2018, with revenue growth up 32%.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/04/apd-global-research-reports-record-year

New Ford Tourneo Custom to offer mild-hybrid technology

The people-mover will soon be available with more powerful and fuel-efficient 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel engines, new EcoBlue Hybrid powertrains and driver assistance technologies.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/04/new-ford-tourneo-custom-to-offer-mild-hybrid-technology

Company fined £60k after driver seriously-injured

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/03/04/company-fined-60k-after-driver-seriously-injured

Addison Lee and Sixt announce strategic partnership

Addison Lee Group and Sixt have announced a strategic partnership that will see services available via the Sixt app starting in London, with a phased global roll-out due later this year.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/04/addison-lee-and-sixt-announce-strategic-partnership

Aston Barclay chooses Cap HPI as data partner

Aston Barclay has appointed automotive data experts Cap HPI to exclusively handle its vehicle data requirement.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/04/aston-barclay-chooses-cap-hpi-as-exclusive-data-partner

Seat el-Born EV has 260-mile range

Seat will showcase its first electric car, the el-Born, at the Geneva Motor Show next week.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/01/seat-el-born-ev-has-260-mile-range

Apollo Vredestein becomes 'Silver' partner for FTA’s Van Excellence

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/01/apollo-vredestein-becomes-silver-partner-for-fta-s-van-excellence

Enterprise to use Thatcham Research's ecademy

Enterprise has become the first company to subscribe to ecademy, the new online vehicle technical learning programme from Thatcham Research.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/01/enterprise-to-use-thatcham-research-s-ecademy

Trakm8 Prime launches new fleet manager app

Trakm8 has launched a new fleet manager app using its Trakm8 Prime solution.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/01/trakm8-prime-launches-new-fleet-manager-app

Toyota adds x-trend model to Aygo line-up

Toyota has revised the model range for the Aygo, adding a new x-trend version that is priced from £12,710.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/03/01/toyota-adds-x-trend-model-to-aygo-line-up

Autoglass selected as preferred supplier for Hertz UK

The partnership will position Autoglass as the first point of call for all vehicle glass repair and replacement services to the entire Hertz UK fleet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/01/autoglass-selected-as-preferred-supplier-for-hertz-uk

New European vehicle safety rules will save 25,000 lives, says TRL

New European vehicle safety regulations which will mandate installation of driver assistance systems will save 25,000 lives, says TRL.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/01/new-european-vehicle-safety-rules-will-save-25-000-lives-says-trl

Vauxhall launches Van Business Centre network

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/03/01/vauxhall-launches-van-business-centre-network

Vehicle crimes rise 2% in 2018 to more than 450,000, says Click4Reg.co.uk

Research by Click4Reg.co.uk has found that 450,509 vehicle crimes were reported last year, an increase of 2% compared to the previous year.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/01/vehicle-crimes-rise-2-in-2018-to-more-than-450-000-says-click4regcouk

Zipcar targets SMEs at three London events

Zipcar UK has launched a campaign to engage with key business audiences at a series of London events.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/03/01/zipcar-targets-smes-at-three-london-events

New Green NCAP highlights real-world emissions performance

Safety rating organisation Euro NCAP has launched a new green car assessment programme called Green NCAP.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/03/01/new-green-ncap-highlights-real-world-emissions-performance