Alphabet data share deal gives BMW/Mini drivers a 'wow' factor

Alphabet is urging more manufacturers to share vehicle maintenance-related data with leasing companies, following the successful launch of its Tele-services initiative with BMW UK earlier this year.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/fleet-leasing/news/latest-fleet-leasing/2016/11/30/alphanet-data-share-deal-gives-bmw/mini-drivers-a-wow-factor

Safety tips for all lane running motorways

All lane running (or smart) motorways use technology to actively manage the flow of traffic and utilise the hard shoulder to minimise congestion, but driving on them can sometimes be tricky.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/11/30/safety-tips-for-all-lane-running-motorways

Commercial Fleet Van & Truck to join Fleet Management Live

Two of Fleet News’ biggest exhibitions will be brought together in a move that better reflects the responsibilities of fleet decision makers.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/11/30/commercial-fleet-van-and-truck-to-join-fleet-management-live

Thatcham calls for manufacturers to fit safety tech as standard

Thatcham Research is urging vehicle manufacturers to fit life-saving safety technology such as Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) to cars as standard, rather than as an optional extra.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/car-industry-news/2016/11/30/thatcham-calls-for-manufacturers-to-fit-safety-tech-as-standard

New Ford Fiesta unveiled for 2017

Ford has unveiled the next-generation Fiesta, set to go on sale in 2017 with a high spec Vignale version plus an Active crossover.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/manufacturer-news/2016/11/30/new-ford-fiesta-unveiled-for-2017

New ICFM training programme aims to fill fleet knowledge gaps

The ICFM has launched a new training programme for fleet suppliers to help drive up standards in the industry.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/11/30/new-icfm-training-programme-aims-to-fill-fleet-knowledge-gaps

Police appeal after lorry driver attacked with spade and driven into in M62 road rage attack

Police are investigating a terrifying road rage attack on the M62 where a vehicle was attacked after a collision.

from Latest Fleet News news http://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/fleet-industry-news/2016/11/30/police-appeal-after-lorry-driver-attacked-with-spade-and-driven-into-in-m62-road-rage-attack