Edam Group listed in Sunday Times BDO Profit Track 100

Edam Group has been ranked 50th in the Sunday Times BDO Profit Track 100, thanks to annual profit growth over three years.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/23/edam-group-listed-in-sunday-times-bdo-profit-track-100

ALD joins MaaS Alliance

ALD Automotive has joined public-private partnership, MaaS Alliance, in hopes to drive successful implementation and take-up of MaaS.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/23/ald-joins-maas-alliance

FORS launches new car and van fleet management training course

FORS has developed a new one-day training course for managers responsible for fleets that do not require an Operator Licence, such as car and van fleets.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/23/fors-launches-new-car-and-van-fleet-management-training-course

Falkirk Council adds 10 Kia Soul EVs to fleet

Falkirk Council has taken on 10 Kia Soul EVs, taking its electric vehicle fleet to 45.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/18/falkirk-council-adds-10-kia-soul-evs-to-fleet

Enterprise opens Ellesmere Port Flex-E-Rent branch

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/04/23/enterprise-opens-ellesmere-port-flex-e-rent-branch

One week to go before CV Show 2019

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/04/23/one-week-to-go-before-cv-show-2019

Freemans Event Partners adds five Ssangyong Musso pick-ups to fleet

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/23/freemans-event-partners-adds-five-ssangyong-musso-pick-ups-to-fleet

Tech-enabled companies see greater cut in road incidents, finds MyMobileWorkers

Organisations which use digital technology processes are more likely to improve road risk than those which use paper-based systems, a new report has found.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/23/tech-enabled-companies-see-greater-cut-in-road-incidents-finds-mymobileworkers

Fleets urged to register for ICFM 2019 conference

Fleet industry training organisation the ICFM is reminding members to register for its annual conference, which is being held on Tuesday, May 21, at Wembley Stadium in London.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/23/fleets-urged-to-register-for-icfm-2019-conference

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

New webinar to explore CLOCS and FORS

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/04/23/new-webinar-to-explore-clocs-and-fors

Fleets need repair strategy rethink after ADAS increase

An increase in the number of company cars fitted with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) means fleets need to reassess repair strategies, says Epyx.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/23/fleets-need-repair-strategy-rethink-after-adas-increase

MOVE Analytics provides smarter fleet and travel planning

Fleet Operations has launched a new reporting suite to make cost and performance analysis quicker and easier for fleet and mobility managers.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/18/move-analytics-provides-smarter-fleet-and-travel-planning

Jaguar I-Pace named World Car of the Year

The Jaguar I-Pace has been crowned World Car of the Year and is the first model to top three separate categories in the awards.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/18/jaguar-i-pace-named-world-car-of-the-year

Toyota Proace City compact van to make world debut at CV Show

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/18/toyota-proace-city-compact-van-to-make-world-debut-at-cv-show

Mercedes reveals GLS flagship SUV

With a longer wheelbase than its predecessor, the new GLS provides more interior space for seven passengers.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/18/mercedes-reveals-gls-flagship-suv

Electric vehicles to be part of Moixa virtual power plant

Moixa is to create a virtual power plant (VPP) linking solar panels, batteries and electric vehicles in hundreds of homes, schools and council buildings.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/18/electric-vehicles-to-be-part-of-moixa-virtual-power-plant

Garage of the future revealed to drive recruitment

The auto industry is facing a skills shortage, with a quarter of Brits (26%) and less than one in five women (19%) saying they would consider a job in a garage.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/18/direct-line-reveals-garage-of-the-future-to-drive-recruitment

Fleets learn about hydrogen cars at Arval roadshow

Arval says more than 50 delegates attended the first in a series of five roadshows to raise awareness of hydrogen cars.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/04/18/fleets-learn-about-hydrogen-cars-at-arval-roadshow

Poor repairs on used cars a problem, says VRA

Sub-standard repair work to used cars is becoming a bigger problem thanks to the rise of personal leasing, says the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/18/poor-repairs-on-used-cars-a-problem-says-vra

A&E Fire and Security cuts fuel spend with Lightfoot

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/18/aande-fire-and-security-cuts-fuel-spend-with-lightfoot

Ban new diesel HGVs by 2040, say Government advisors

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/04/17/ban-new-diesel-hgvs-by-2040-say-government-advisors

Quartix appoints two new directors

Quartix announced that Richard Finlow has been appointed as group commercial director, and Laura Seffino as technical director.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/17/quartix-appoints-two-new-directors

Fix Auto Stevenage receives Ford approval status

Fix Auto Stevenage has announced its manufacturer approval status from Ford UK, following its recent supercar manufacturer approval.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/17/fix-auto-stevenage-receives-ford-approval-status

Brake’s Fleet Safety Conference announces VisionTrack as headline sponsor

Brake has announced VisionTrack as the headline sponsor of the 2019 UK Fleet Safety Conference on May 22.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/17/brake-s-fleet-safety-conference-announces-visiontrack-as-headline-sponsor

Audi swaps petrol for mild-hybrid diesel in new S5, S6 and S7

Audi has turned to diesel power for its latest range of performance coupes and saloons.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/17/audi-swaps-petrol-for-mild-hybrid-diesel-in-new-s5-s6-and-s7

Abbey Logistics orders 20 DAF XF tractor units

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/04/17/abbey-logistics-orders-20-daf-xf-tractor-units

Renault reveals EZ-Flex last-mile delivery concept

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/17/renault-reveals-ez-flex-last-mile-delivery-concept

BT Fleet Solutions and AA conference marks new five-year contract

BT Fleet Solutions and the AA have celebrated almost three decades working together, and the signing of a new five-year contract, with a mini conference in Oldbury.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/17/bt-fleet-solutions-and-aa-conference-marks-new-five-year-contract

Mobilleo adds ride hailing services to mobility app

Mobilleo has added ride-hailing capability from eight leading providers including Gett, Karhoo, Cabfind and Sixt mydriver to its app.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/17/mobilleo-adds-ride-hailing-services-to-mobility-app

Fastned opens its first 350kW-ready EV charging station in UK

Fastned has opened a 350kW-ready electric vehicle charging station in Sunderland – its first charging station in the UK.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/17/fastned-opens-its-first-350kw-ready-ev-charging-station-in-uk

European Parliament backs new vehicle safety standards from 2022

The vote by the full parliament follows a provisional deal reached by the EU institutions last month.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/17/european-parliament-backs-new-vehicle-safety-standards-from-2022

New Land Rover Discovery Landmark Edition launched

To celebrate 30 years of Discovery, Land Rover has launched the new Discovery Landmark Edition, with a range of extras.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/17/new-land-rover-discovery-landmark-edition-launched

Speedy Freight creates 40 new jobs in Leicester and Derby

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/04/16/speedy-freight-creates-40-new-jobs-in-leicester-and-derby

Ryder celebrates technical talent and winner at UK TopTech

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/04/16/ryder-celebrates-technical-talent-and-winner-at-uk-toptech

Gem supports '#dontstreamanddrive day'

Gem Motoring Assist has offered its support for the latest #dontstreamanddrive day, which takes place today.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/16/gem-supports-dontstreamanddrive-day

Ctrack develops wireless tracking devices

Ctrack by Inseego has introduced two wireless tracking devices to extend its range of battery-powered telematics solutions.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/16/ctrack-develops-wireless-tracking-devices

Dates confirmed for Brake road safety fleet seminar

Brake has confirmed that its fleet seminar on developing a work-related road safety programme will be held on June 4.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/15/dates-confirmed-for-brake-road-safety-fleet-seminar

Stop-start standard on WLTP-compliant sprinter range

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/16/stop-start-standard-on-wltp-compliant-sprinter-range

Sainsbury’s trials electric vans for home deliveries

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/16/sainsbury-s-trials-electric-vans-for-home-deliveries

Ford & Slater becomes first UK DAF dealer to obtain Stage Two Approvals

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/04/16/ford-and-slater-becomes-first-uk-daf-dealer-to-obtain-stage-two-approvals

Volvo models across Europe to warn each other about road hazards

Volvo cars across Europe will be able to warn each other about slippery roads and hazards with new connected technology.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/16/volvo-models-across-europe-to-warn-each-other-about-road-hazards

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

Licence Check backs ACFO call for better grey fleet management

Licence Check is backing a call by fleet body ACFO for enhanced grey fleet management services due to a rising number of grey fleet drivers.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/16/licence-check-backs-acfo-call-for-better-grey-fleet-management

Carl Stanton named Volvo Car UK new business sales manager

Volvo Car UK says that the newly created role will create and rekindle opportunities with large corporates.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/15/carl-stanton-named-volvo-new-business-sales-manager

Audi unveils AI:ME autonomous electric city car

Audi has unveiled its AI:ME autonomous electric city car at the Shanghai motor show.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/15/audi-unveils-ai-me-autonomous-electric-city-car

Volvo S60 given class-leading residual values by Cap HPI

The Volvo S60 T5 R-Design Edition has been given a class-leading residual value forecast by Cap HPI.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/15/volvo-s60-given-class-leading-residual-values-by-cap-hpi

Axis implements Assetminder to manage mobile fleet repairs

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/04/15/axis-implements-assetminder-to-manage-mobile-fleet-repairs

Teletrac Navman secures deal with Harvey & Brockless

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/04/15/teletrac-navman-secures-deal-with-harvey-and-brockless

Revised Mercedes-Benz Vito range features Euro 6c diesel engines

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/15/revised-mercedes-benz-vito-range-features-euro-6c-diesel-engines

Support open access to connected car data, says FleetCheck

Fleets should back a new call for open access to connected car data, says fleet software specialist FleetCheck.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/15/support-open-access-to-connected-car-data

Average used car values rise steadily in March

Average values for fleet and lease, dealer part-exchange and nearly-new vehicles all improved compared to the previous month’s figures, says BCA.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/15/average-used-car-values-rise-steadily-in-march

Short-term vehicle leasing 'limits' fleet exposure

Fuelled by no government clarity on company car benefit-in-kind (BIK) tax rates beyond the 2020/21, fleets are increasingly looking for shorter more flexible terms, says Goodwood Corporate Mobility.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/15/flexibility-wanted-by-fleets-leasing-vehicles

Plug-in electric car registrations up 76% in 2018

Overall ownership of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) increased by almost 30%, with more than 620,000 hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric cars now in use.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/15/plug-in-electric-car-registrations-up-76-in-2018

Fleets warned Easter traffic jams to peak on Good Friday

Traffic data from mobility analytics provider Inrix indicates that jams will peak on Good Friday, with major routes clogging up between 11am and 4.30pm.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/15/fleets-warned-easter-traffic-jams-to-peak-on-good-friday

UK True Fleet sees its lowest March figures since 2014

The UK true fleet market suffered a 9% decline last month, delivering the worst March figures since 2014.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/12/uk-true-fleet-sees-its-lowest-march-figures-since-2014

ABI wants salvage loopholes closed to thwart thieves

James Dalton, director of general insurance policy at the ABI, is calling for six loopholes in the salvage system to be addressed.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/12/abi-wants-salvage-loopholes-closed-to-thwart-thieves

Fuel Card Services launches My Fleet Hub management portal

Fuel Card Services has launched its online My Fleet Hub portal, offering a range of fleet management services.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/12/fuel-card-services-launches-my-fleet-hub-management-portal

Laurence Vaughan named Driving Doctor chairman

Laurence Vaughan has been appointed chairman of the Driving Doctor, developers of the driver behaviour feedback and coaching software platform.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/12/laurence-vaughan-named-driving-doctor-chairman

ALD Automotive launches ALDSelect employee car scheme

ALD Automotive has launched ALDSelect – a fully digital all employee car benefit scheme.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/12/ald-automotive-launches-aldselect-employee-car-scheme

Contract hire provides certainty in uncertain times, says Activa Contracts

Contract hire with maintenance is the only risk-free funding solution in today’s uncertain business and economic times, says Activa Contracts.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/12/contract-hire-provides-certainty-in-uncertain-times-says-activa-contracts

How will the Birmingham Clean Air Zone affect you?

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/12/how-will-the-birmingham-clean-air-zone-affect-you

New style roadworks ‘cut disruption’ for drivers

Highways England has changed the way it is working on two motorway upgrades - cutting the length of time the roadworks will be running.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/12/new-style-roadworks-cut-disruption-for-drivers

Police to use mobile phone detection warning signs

New mobile phone detection warning signs are being rolled out by Thames Valley and Hampshire police forces.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/12/police-to-use-mobile-phone-detection-warning-signs

Nissan X-Trail gets new petrol and diesel engines

Nissan has revised the powertrains in the X-Trail and now offers the SUV with a 1.3-litre petrol and 1.7-litre diesel.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/12/nissan-x-trail-gets-new-petrol-and-diesel-engines

FORS issues new tyre maintenance guide to improve fleet safety and reduce emissions

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/04/11/fors-issues-new-tyre-maintenance-guide-to-improve-fleet-safety-and-reduce-emissions

Hyundai Tucson is fastest-selling used car in March, says Indicata report

The Hyundai Tucson was the UK’s fastest-selling used car in March, according to the latest report by Indicata.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/11/hyundai-tucson-is-fastest-selling-used-car-in-march-says-indicata-report

Leasys launches Alfa Romeo car sharing scheme U-Go

Leasys is launching U-Go, a new peer-to-peer car sharing scheme that enables its customers to share their car when it’s not in use.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/11/leasys-launches-alfa-romeo-car-sharing-scheme-u-go

Foreign driver licence exchange stats cause concern, says Licence Bureau

It says businesses are at risk of breaching their duty of care obligations after more than 150,000 drivers, who took their driving test outside Britain, obtained a UK licence last year.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/11/foreign-driver-licence-exchange-stats-cause-concern-says-licence-bureau

Seat offers benefit package for fleets and company car drivers

The new scheme aims to offer fleets a wide-range of perks to boost convenience, reduce cost and deliver the highest levels of fleet aftersales service.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/11/seat-offers-benefit-package-for-fleets-and-company-car-drivers

GeoTach by Evestel now available on Geotab Marketplace

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/04/10/geotach-by-evestel-now-available-on-geotab-marketplace

Mark Gesty new head of operations at O&H Vehicle Technology

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/10/mark-gesty-new-head-of-operations-at-oandh-vehicle-technology

Bynx mobility management platform updated

Bynx has released version 12.8 of its flagship fleet and mobility management platform, with new functionality and faster features.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/10/bynx-mobility-management-platform-updated

Vredestein’s 'safety and performance' wins more blue light fleets

Tyre manufacturer Apollo Vredestein has been selected as tyre supplier of choice by Lowland Rescue and Kent Central Ambulance services.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/10/vredestein-s-safety-and-performance-wins-more-blue-light-fleets

Co-wheels car club joins Oply car sharing network

Independent car share operator, the Co-wheels car club, has become part of the Oply car sharing network which is rapidly expanding across Europe.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/10/co-wheels-car-club-joins-oply-car-sharing-network

Records broken by Ebbon-Dacs’ MoDel

Ebbon-Dacs’ electronic vehicle delivery and collection product, MoDel, handled record numbers of vehicle movements last year, despite uncertainty in the new car market.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/10/records-broken-by-ebbon-dacs-model

Consultation on new vehicle cyber security rating scheme

The 5Stars consortium has released a consultation paper to seek feedback on a new framework to assess the cybersecurity of vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/10/consultation-on-new-vehicle-cybersecurity-rating-scheme

Ubeeqo now available in eight London boroughs

Europcar Mobility Group’s car-sharing brand Ubeeqo has expanded into three new boroughs in London – Southwark, Lambeth and Lewisham.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/10/ubeeqo-now-available-in-eight-london-boroughs

'Smart' options needed for electricity network to cope with EV uptake

Fleet operators running electric vehicles (EVs) should adopt 'smart' options (incentives to change their charging patterns) to help electricity network

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/fleet200-news/2019/04/10/smart-options-needed-to-help-electricity-network-cope-with-ev-uptake

Ford introduces new keyfob to prevent relay attack theft

Ford has enhanced the keyless entry technology on new Fiesta and Focus models to make them harder to steal.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/10/ford-introduces-new-keyfob-to-prevent-relay-attack-theft

National Salvage rebrands with a focus on fleet needs

National Salvage, which incorporates NSG and NSA, has rebranded as E2E Total Loss Vehicle Management (E2E).

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/10/national-salvage-rebrands-with-a-focus-on-fleet-needs

UW Home Services orders 200 Mercedes-Benz Vito vans

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2019/04/10/uw-home-services-orders-200-mercedes-benz-vito-vans

DAF expands its construction range

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/04/10/daf-expands-its-construction-range

'Don't ignore 'fantastic' benefits of company cars in rush to offer cash' - Deloitte

Organisations should not rush into offering drivers cash allowances without considering the benefits of a company car, warned Mike Moore, director of Deloitte.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/fleet200-news/2019/04/10/don-t-ignore-fantastic-benefits-of-company-cars-in-rush-to-offer-cash-deloitte

Range Rover Evoque achieves five-star Euro NCAP safety rating

The new Range Rover Evoque has been awarded the maximum five-star safety rating by Euro NCAP.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/10/range-rover-evoque-achieves-five-star-euro-ncap-safety-rating

Increase the frequency of fleet valuations, says Cap HPI

Economic uncertainty and tighter controls from the FCA make it essential to undertake more frequent valuations of fleet portfolios, suggests Cap HPI.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/10/increase-the-frequency-of-fleet-valuations-says-cap-hpi

ACFO Webinar highlights the importance of Grey Fleet management

The rising trend of employees opting for cash in lieu of a company car, due to a perceived rising tax burden, makes grey fleet management ever-more critical, according to ACFO.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/10/acfo-webinar-highlights-the-importance-of-grey-fleet-management

Brexit, WLTP and salary sacrifice - topics challenging fleets today

Brexit chaos, the suitability of FORS, WLTP and salary sacrifice are the diverse range of issues fleet decision-makers are currently concerned with.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/fleet200-news/2019/04/10/brexit-wltp-and-salary-sacrifice-topics-challenging-fleets-today

Roadworks lifted to ease Easter traffic

Hundreds of miles of roadworks will be lifted or completed in time for Easter, Highways England has announced.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/10/roadworks-lifted-to-ease-easter-traffic

New Iveco Daily revealed

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/10/new-iveco-daily-revealed

Jeep owner receives hero award for rescuing snow-stricken truck

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/04/10/jeep-owner-receives-hero-award-for-rescuing-snow-stricken-truck

Fleet managers share their experiences of running electric cars and vans

Fleets in our Fleet200 Executive Club discussion had varying experiences with electric vehicles, with some not yet having trialled them and others having run them for 10 years.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/fleet200-news/2019/04/09/fleet-managers-share-their-experiences-of-running-electric-cars-and-vans

Improved telematics reports help Balfour Beatty manage risk

Balfour Beatty has upgraded its telematics reporting procedure, enabling targeted change and driving an “empowered approach” to risk management.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/fleet200-news/2019/04/09/improved-telematics-reports-help-balfour-beatty-manage-risk

Instavolt sets company record for electric vehicle chargepoint installation

Instavolt installed 72 electric vehicle rapid chargers in March in the UK – a new company record.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/09/instavolt-sets-company-record-for-electric-vehicle-chargepoint-installation

Iveco appoints new heavy business line director for UK and Ireland

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/09/iveco-appoints-new-heavy-business-line-director-for-uk-and-ireland

Go Plant Fleet Services welcomes Graham Hale as new chief executive

Go Plant Fleet Services has welcomed Graham Hale as its new chief executive, as Vaughan McLeod switches to a non-executive position on the Board.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/09/go-plant-fleet-services-welcomes-graham-hale-as-new-chief-executive

Ogilvie Fleet targets next milestone as it celebrates 40 years

Ogilvie Fleet has announced it will “gear up” for further growth as it celebrates 40 years in business, with a target to reach 20,000 lease vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/09/ogilvie-fleet-targets-next-milestone-as-it-celebrates-40-years

Autoglass secures Eddie Stobart contract

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/new-contracts/2019/04/09/autoglass-secures-eddie-stobart-contract

Graham Conway joins Select Car Leasing

Graham Conway has joined Select Car Leasing as head of strategic development, following more than five years at Alphabet GB.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/09/graham-conway-joins-select-car-leasing

Trakm8 telematics cameras help T&K Gallagher cuts incidents by 39%

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/09/trakm8-telematics-cameras-help-tandk-gallagher-cuts-incidents-by-39

Driving a ‘core skill’ for business, says Ford boss

Driving should also be seen as a health and safety responsibility for all organisations, says Andy Barratt in his new role as chairman of IAM RoadSmart

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/09/driving-a-core-skill-for-business-says-ford-boss

WLTP leads to increased service costs for diesels

Wholelife costs for new cars are set to increase as manufacturers reduce the service intervals for the latest WLTP-approved diesel models.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/09/wltp-leads-to-increased-service-costs-for-diesels

Gnewt delivers 500,000th ASOS parcel under human portering trial

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/04/09/gnewt-delivers-500-000th-asos-parcel-under-human-portering-trial

£41m Energy Superhub Oxford to" kickstart an electric vehicle revolution"

A £41 million Energy Superhub with the power to charge hundreds of electric vehicles at the same time is to be built in Oxford to help “kickstart an EV revolution”.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/05/41m-energy-superhub-oxford-to-kickstart-an-electric-vehicle-revolution

Volvo launches fleet-friendly front-wheel-drive XC60 D4

Volvo has a new front-wheel-drive diesel version of the XC60, which offers fleet customers lower benefit-in-kind tax.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/09/volvo-launches-fleet-friendly-front-wheel-drive-xc60-d4

BMW, Daimler and VW colluded over engine emissions technology, says EC

The European Commission has told BMW, Daimler and VW that, in its preliminary view, that they breached antitrust EU rules over the development of engine emissions technology.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/08/bmw-daimler-and-vw-colluded-over-engine-emissions-technology-says-ec

Bywaters takes 30 new Volvo Trucks

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/04/08/bywaters-takes-30-new-volvo-trucks

Microlise releases Driver of the Year 2019 shortlist

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/04/08/microlise-releases-driver-of-the-year-2019-shortlist

Manheim prepares for Marshall five-day mega event

Manheim has revealed a five-day mega event with over 1,000 vehicles from Marshall Motor Group, as dealers look to capitalise on used stock.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/08/manheim-prepares-for-marshall-five-day-mega-event

Brake announces free road safety leadership webinar

To mark the United Nations’ Global Road Safety Week (May 6-12), Brake has announced a free webinar for fleet and road safety professionals on effective leadership.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/08/brake-announces-free-road-safety-leadership-webinar

Ford identifies future key electric vehicle charge point locations

Ford has developed a smart algorithm to identify the most beneficial places to locate new rapid charging units.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/08/ford-identifies-future-key-electric-vehicle-charge-point-locations

Fleets pledge to buy 65,000 electric vans as ULEZ goes live

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/08/fleets-pledge-to-buy-65-000-electric-vans-as-ulez-goes-live

FCA Group joins CO2 emissions 'pool' with Tesla to beat EU targets

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) has entered into an emissions pooling agreement with Tesla in order to avoid fines for violating new European Union emissions rules.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/08/fca-group-joins-co2-emissions-pool-with-tesla-to-beat-eu-targets

London ULEZ: Non-compliant vehicles fall since T-Charge introduction

The proportion of compliant vehicles entering the ULEZ has increased by more than a third, since the T-charge was introduced in February 2017.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/08/london-ulez-non-compliant-vehicles-fall-since-t-charge-introduction

Company car drivers left out of pocket by AFR changes, says TMC

The vast majority of company car drivers are making a loss on fuel costs after advisory fuel rates were reduced last month, TMC has found.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/08/company-car-drivers-left-out-of-pocket-by-afr-changes-says-tmc

VW Group secures 10-year lithium supply deal for future EVs

Volkswagen Group has agreed a 10-year lithium supply deal with Chinese manufacturer Ganfeng Lithium Co.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/08/vw-group-secures-10-year-lithium-supply-deal-for-future-evs

RAC wins five-year deal with Groupe PSA

RAC’s patrols will support drivers of Peugeot, Citroën, Vauxhall and DS cars and vans, including fleet customers driving in the UK and Europe.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/08/rac-wins-five-year-deal-with-groupe-psa-1

New trailer gives RAC patrols all-wheels-up recovery capability

The RAC has developed and launched a new type of trailer that provides flatbed recovery capability to its breakdown patrol vans.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/08/new-trailer-gives-rac-patrols-all-wheels-up-recovery-capability

Regional variation in drivers detected for speeding

A disparity in the number of drivers detected for speeding offences suggests a postcode lottery, according to Home Office figures.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/08/regional-variation-in-drivers-detected-for-speeding

Seat Tarraco: prices, specs and CO2 emissions

The seven-seater Seat Tarraco, which sits above Arona and Ateca, is available now priced from £28,320.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2018/12/10/seat-tarraco-prices-specs-and-co2-emissions

Verizon Connect provides factory-fit telematics for Iveco

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/05/verizon-connect-provides-factory-fit-telematics-for-iveco

Simplytrak welcomes new MD as Andrew Johnson takes ‘step back’

Simplytrak has announced the appointment of Ian Wood as managing director as founder Andrew Johnson takes a step back.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/05/simplytrak-welcomes-new-md-as-andrew-johnson-takes-step-back

Incident reporting loophole downplays driving risk

A loophole in road incident reporting measures significantly downplays the risks associated with driving for work, according to Licence Bureau.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/05/incident-reporting-loophole-downplays-driving-risk

Auto Windscreens’ Helen Keenan one of top 40 ‘Women of Influence’

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/05/auto-windscreens-helen-keenan-one-of-top-40-women-of-influence

Arthur Marsh Insurance to offer Camera Telematics solutions

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/04/05/camera-telematics-selected-as-preferred-supplier-by-arthur-marsh-insurance

City Corporation plans fully electric refuse fleet with Veolia

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/04/05/city-corporation-plans-fully-electric-refuse-fleet-with-veolia

Peugeot to supply Ecolab with new fleet vehicles

Peugeot has supplied Ecolab with a fleet of new vans and cars to service its expanding business in the UK and Ireland.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/05/peugeot-to-supply-ecolab-with-new-fleet-vehicles

Enterprise Car Club launches service in Hartlepool

Enterprise has expanded its 24/7 car club service into Hartlepool.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/05/enterprise-car-club-launches-service-in-hartlepool

EEA figures confirm CO2 emissions increase

Average CO2 emissions from new cars were 118.5g/km in 2017, an increase of 0.4% compared to 2016.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/04/05/eea-figures-confirm-co2-emissions-increase

Revised SsangYong Tivoli range priced from £14,495

SsangYong has revised the Tivoli and Tivoli XLV range, adding new Euro 6c petrol and diesel engines.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/05/revised-ssangyong-tivoli-range-priced-from-14-495

London ULEZ: Euro 6 ‘wrong standard’ for diesel access

Allow Independent Road-testing says the huge variation in Euro 6 diesels make it a poor proxy for urban emissions, as many early models emit way in excess of accepted limits.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/04/05/london-ulez-euro-6-wrong-standard-for-diesel-access

Steve Catlin named new head of sales for Audi UK

Audi UK has appointed the former head of sales at Seat, Steve Catlin, as its new head of sales to succeed Peter Brookes when he leaves the Volkswagen Group at the end of June.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/05/steve-catlin-named-new-head-of-sales-for-audi-uk

Record new van demand driven by plate change offers

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/04/record-new-van-demand-driven-by-plate-change-offers

ARI UK managing director Keith Allen to retire

ARI has announced Keith Allen will be retiring from his position as UK managing director at the end of 2019, but will continue in an advisory role until the end of 2021.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/04/ari-uk-managing-director-keith-allen-to-retire

London businesses invited to Europcar ULEZ clinic to ease uncertainty

Europcar Mobility Group UK has announced a ULEZ Clinic on April 8, as research revealed a quarter of businesses still hadn’t made plans.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/04/london-businesses-invited-to-europcar-ulez-clinic-to-ease-uncertainty

Radius boosts telematics division with new acquisition

Radius Payment Solutions has announced the acquisition of Plant-i, a provider of tracking and telemetry solutions to the plant and construction sectors.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/04/radius-boosts-telematics-division-with-new-acquisition

BCA improves functionality of Buyer app

BCA has updated its Buyer app with improved search functions and picture viewing capabilities.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/04/bca-improves-functionality-of-buyer-app

Brexit ‘threatens’ £62bn self-driving car potential

The UK’s departure from the EU must be orderly, with a deal that supports both the industry and technological collaboration, especially in data, says the SMMT.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/04/brexit-threatens-62bn-self-driving-car-potential

Fleet and business registrations down and diesel decline continues

UK new car registrations declined by 3.4% last month, with fleet and business registrations falling by 3.9%, as political and economic uncertainty and continuing confusion over diesel affected demand.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/04/fleet-and-business-registrations-down-and-diesel-decline-continues

New battery makes a 1,000km electric vehicle a reality, claims Innolith

Innolith has announced it is developing the world’s first 1,000Wh/kg rechargeable battery which will make a 1,000km electric vehicle a reality.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/04/new-battery-brings-1-000km-electric-vehicle-into-range-claims-innolith

Hyundai i30 Fastback N Line range to start from £20,270

Hyundai’s i30 Fastback N Line went on sale today, with P11D prices starting from £20,270.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/04/hyundai-i30-fastback-n-line-range-to-start-from-20-270

DAF Trucks launches technician recruitment drive

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/04/daf-trucks-launches-technician-recruitment-drive

Insurtech Zego partners with WeFlex for fleet insurance

Insurtech Zego has partnered with WeFlex to provide its 700-strong fleet with an insurance policy, driven by real-time data.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/04/insurtech-zego-partners-with-weflex-for-fleet-insurance

Used diesel car prices increase in Q1, reports Autorola

Used diesel car prices increased again in Q1 2019 to £13,226, the highest level since it launched its quarterly used car prices report in 2015.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/04/used-diesel-car-prices-increase-in-q1-reports-autorola

Easter holiday traffic warning as schools break up

The RAC is warning motorists to prepare for possible congestion as millions of families take to the road for the Easter break at the end of this week.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/04/easter-holiday-traffic-warning-as-schools-break-up

Ionity plans 50 350kWh EV charging stations in UK by 2020

Ionity will open its first UK station next month on the M20 near Maidstone, marking the first step of a planned network of 50 over the next 18 months.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/04/04/ionity-plans-50-350kwh-ev-charging-stations-in-uk-by-2020

Ford to launch tailored SMR plans for vans

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/04/ford-to-launch-tailored-smr-plans-for-vans

Ford reveals eight EV models for 2019

Ford has outlined an EV strategy that encompasses mild hybrid, self-charging hybrid, plug-in hybrid and battery electric solutions across its cars and vans.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/04/ford-reveals-eight-ev-models-for-2019

Wembley Stadium to host ICFM 2019 Conference

The 2019 ICFM Annual Members’ Conference, entitled ‘Fleet resilience - Managing Uncertainty in the Current Climate’, will be held on May 21, at Wembley Stadium.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/04/wembley-stadium-to-host-icfm-2019-conference

ACFO chairman John Pryor to stand down

Long-serving ACFO director and chairman, John Pryor, will officially stand down from the ACFO board at the 2019 AGM, which will be held on June 12.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/04/acfo-chairman-john-pryor-to-stand-down

Northern Ambulance Alliance procures Civica’s Tranman software

The Northern Ambulance Association has agreed a five-year contract for Civica’s fleet management software, Tranman.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/03/northern-ambulance-alliance-procures-civica-s-tranman-software

Ford unveils plug-in hybrid Tourneo Custom people carrier

Ford has unveiled its Tourneo Custom Plug-in Hybrid people mover, which is able to travel 31 miles on electric power alone.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/03/ford-unveils-plug-in-hybrid-tourneo-custom-people-carrier

Ford to offer mild-, plug-in and full hybrid versions of new Kuga SUV

Ford’s new Kuga SUV will be available in mild, plug-in and hybrid variants when it arrives in December.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/03/ford-to-offer-mild-plug-in-and-hybrid-versions-of-new-kuga-suv

Waze to route non-compliant vehicles around ULEZ

Traffic and navigation app Waze will support smart routing at the launch of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) on April 8.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/environment/2019/04/03/waze-to-route-non-compliant-vehicles-around-ulez

Pavement parking inquiry launched by Transport Committee

The Transport Committee has launched an inquiry to explore the problems of pavement parking in England and consider possible solutions.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/03/pavement-parking-inquiry-launched-by-transport-committee

Diesel pump price could fall by 3p a litre

The price of diesel should fall by around 3p a litre in the next fortnight, whereas petrol looks set to rise further.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/03/diesel-pump-price-could-fall-by-3p-per-litre

New electric moped hire scheme for Deliveroo

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-news/2019/04/02/new-electric-moped-hire-scheme-for-deliveroo

Lack of infrastructure holding back cleaner trucks

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/04/02/lack-of-infrastructure-holding-back-cleaner-trucks

Stannah cuts vehicle maintenance costs by £280,000

Fleet Service GB has helped deliver fleet maintenance costs of almost £280,000 across the car and van fleet, despite a 19% increase in fleet vehicles.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/02/stannah-cuts-vehicle-maintenance-costs-by-280-000

Factor in total cost of disposal to avoid end of life costs

Adesa UK is urging leasing companies and fleet operators to factor in disposal costs before committing vehicles to remarketing.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/02/factor-in-total-cost-of-disposal-to-avoid-end-of-life-costs

Stephen Sklaroff to leave the FLA as director general

Stephen Sklaroff, the director general of the Finance and Leasing Association (FLA), has decided to leave the FLA later this year, after 12 years in the post.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/people-news/2019/04/02/stephen-sklaroff-to-leave-the-fla-as-director-general

Bridgestone completes acquisition of TomTom Telematics

Bridgestone Europe has completed the acquisition of TomTom Telematics for €910 million after passing the relevant regulatory stages and receiving full approval from TomTom’s shareholders.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/02/bridgestone-completes-acquisition-of-tomtom-telematics

Brexit leaves fleets to tackle ‘forest of fires’, says ACFO

Fleet operators are tackling a “forest of fires” thanks, in part, to the Government being unable to set the agenda because of Brexit, says ACFO chairman John Pryor.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/02/brexit-leaves-fleets-to-tackle-forest-of-fires-says-acfo

Blakedale introduces crash cushion to the UK

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/04/02/blakedale-introduces-crash-cushion-to-the-uk

Concern over battery availability for electric vehicles

Longer-range electric vehicles and more hybrid models are expected to transform the company car parc, but carmakers may struggle to meet the growing demand.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/02/concern-over-battery-availability-for-electric-vehicles

Businesses ‘not prepared’ for London ULEZ

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/02/businesses-not-prepared-for-london-ulez

Poor seat adjustment leaves van drivers with back pain

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/02/poor-seat-adjustment-leaves-van-drivers-with-back-pain

Van downtime costing business £2.4bn

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/02/van-downtime-costing-business-24bn

Continental talks truck safety at CLOCS Conference

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/truck-news/2019/04/02/continental-talks-truck-safety-at-clocs-conference

Van Excellence Driver of the Year search begins

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/van-news/2019/04/02/van-excellence-driver-of-the-year-search-begins

Watch the video highlights of the 2019 Fleet News Awards

Watch video highlights of the 2019 Fleet News Awards attended by more than 1,300 people to celebrate the finalists, winners and highly commended entrants.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/latest-fleet-news/2019/04/01/watch-the-video-highlights-of-the-2019-fleet-news-awards

Dacia announces new limited edition Techroad trim level

Dacia has launched a new top-of-the-range Techroad trim level, which now available to order with deliveries from April.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/01/dacia-announces-new-limited-edition-techroad-trim-level

Swansway Crewe named Seat Fleet Dealer of the Year

Seat UK has named Swansway Crewe Seat Fleet Dealer of the Year, thanks to the quality of it service delivery to fleets, resulting in strong customer satisfaction and sales growth of 38% in 2018.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/01/swansway-crewe-named-seat-fleet-dealer-of-the-year

£2m eCargo bike grant fund now available

The eCargo Bike Grant Find is now live, with £2 million available for businesses looking for a last mile delivery solution.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2019/04/01/2m-ecargo-bike-grant-fund-now-available

Lightfoot aims to cut emissions with Breathe Exeter initiative

Lightfoot is to launch an initiative aimed at removing the equivalent of 1,000 cars’ worth of emissions from Exeter’s air by the end of the year.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/01/lightfoot-aims-to-cut-emissions-with-breathe-exeter-initiative

Imminent London ULEZ prompts renewed calls for Government help

With just a matter of days to go before the launch of London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone, the fleet industry has again called for more support to help businesses comply with clean air zones.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/01/imminent-london-ulez-prompts-renewed-calls-for-government-help

Government announces £201m road repair fund

Transport secretary Chris Grayling announces extra £50m for councils for potholes and flood resilience as well as £151m to reward best practice.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/01/government-announces-201m-road-repair-fund

VW launches subscription service with Drover

Volkswagen is piloting a new subscription service in the UK with Drover, called On-demand.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2019/04/01/vw-launches-subscription-service-with-drover

Orbital Fasteners installs Camera Telematics Street Angel system

Orbital Fasteners has installed Camera Telematics Street Angel vehicle camera across its fleet to protect its drivers from insurance fraud.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/01/orbital-fasteners-installs-camera-telematics-street-angel-system

Cash-takers put sustainability agenda at risk for employers

Employees in increasing numbers are opting to take cash in lieu of a company car amid year-on-year rises in company car tax, risking the Government’s green agenda.

from Latest Fleet News news https://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2019/04/01/cash-takers-risk-road-to-zero-strategy