Natalie Middleton
Škoda pilots car boot parcel delivery scheme
Škoda is testing a scheme that could see drivers able to have deliveries made securely to their car boot.
ACFO 2019 spring seminar speaker line-up complete
Fleet decision-makers are being urged to book their places at ACFO’s spring seminar, which will tackle a range of business-critical issues.
Fleet Assist expansion plans spur relocation
Fleet Assist is relocating to offices in Huntingdon in line with its ongoing expansion.
Computacenter to clear fleet WLTP backlog with help of Autobid
Computacenter has deployed Inchcape Fleet Solutions’ competitive tendering product Autobid as it looks to clear a large backlog of replacement vehicles.
Record VRA meeting attendance shows renewed focus on remarketing
The Vehicle Remarketing Association has reported its highest-ever attendance for a meeting, which it says is a “sign of current, increased interest in remarketing”.
Gett One Transport rebranded as Gett Business Solutions
Gett is rebranding its One Transport division as Gett Business Solutions as it launches a new suite of services.
New solution to target driver behaviour without fleet manager intervention
Applied Driving Techniques (ADT) has teamed up with artificially intelligent mobile solutions specialist Sfara to develop a new fleet safety and compliance solution that provides targeted … Read More »
Medium-term rental becoming obvious fleet acquisition method
Fleets are fast becoming aware of how medium-term rental can sit between daily rental and longer-term solutions within the “spectrum of acquisition methods”.
Tesla Model Y compact SUV to bring 300-mile range
Tesla has revealed its Model Y compact SUV, which launches from 2020 to bring seven-seat versatility and up to 300 miles for its official range.
Legislation to clamp down on rogue private parking firms becomes law
New measures to clamp down on rogue private parking firms have become law, bringing drivers greater protection against bogus parking fines.
Arval expands global fleet 8.2% as private leasing market soars
Arval’s global leased fleet grew 8.2% in 2018, helped by strong growth in private leasing as well as the SME corporate sector.
European new car registrations continue to slide
European new car registration growth remained negative in February, despite showing signs of improvement compared to recent months.
Quarter of councils have no plan to expand charging points
Local authorities in England and Wales are stalling on expanding local charging networks, with around a quarter saying they’re not adding new charging points.
PSV deploys Camera Telematics’ ‘Street Angel’ across 150-strong car and minibus fleet
Taxi rentals and meter fitting company PSV is fitting Camera Telematics’ Street Angel solution on its fleet of 150 cars and minibuses to help improve driver … Read More »
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City Auction Group ramps up defleet services with IT Fleet Automotive deal
City Auction Group is to offer an extended range of defleet services at its Rockingham site under a new partnership with IT Fleet Automotive.
New diesel-free Volvo S60 now on sale
Volvo has started UK sales of its third-generation S60 saloon – the first of its models to go diesel-free.
UK driver distraction on the rise
More than eight in 10 UK motorists (84%) admit that they get distracted behind the wheel, up from 76% in 2018, according to new research.
Arval to showcase hydrogen benefits for fleets
Arval is to run a series of roadshows that will raise awareness of hydrogen cars, including to fleets.
Jaama launches Key2 system enhancements
Fleet software specialist Jaama has launched a new eSignature Module for Key2 to help fleets with the move to a paperless office.