Alex Grant
Driverless cars to collect occupants via app “by 2020”
Bosch and Daimler are developing driverless cars which can be summoned via a smartphone app, with plans to have them on the road by the end … Read More »
LeasePlan UK’s future plans – Matt Dyer
Settling under its new owners, LeasePlan UK is setting out plans to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse fleet sector, as managing director Matt Dyer … Read More »
First Drive: Tesla Model X
Insurgent luxury brand Tesla can only widen its appeal with an electric SUV, reckons Alex Grant.
Road Test: BMW 5 Series
The 5 Series isn’t short of rivals, but it’s still setting the standard, says Alex Grant.
Vauxhall cuts prices across new Insignia range
The new Vauxhall Insignia is available to order, with prices undercutting its predecessor by almost £4,000 on key fleet models.
Fleet World Honours 2017: Technology Award – Tesla
“Tesla isn’t only pushing the boundaries with electric vehicles, it’s also cracked the wider ownership experience. With an all-digital dashboard, the Model S and new Model … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Innovation in Telematics and mobile communications – Crystal Ball
“SmartCam is an incredibly diverse solution combining everything you need in one telematics device. It provides extremely useful event-generated videos using 3G HD video functionality, along … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Innovation in Accident Management – FMG
“FMG has added a whole new level of customer interactivity to its already impressive Ingenium system, with the excellent Self Serve capability, allowing fleets even greater … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Innovation in Cost Reduction – TMC
“Being able to integrate to telematics providers, automating otherwise time consuming processes and a huge investment in data provision has meant TMC can offer even greater … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Innovation in Fuel Saving & Management – Ashwoods Lightfoot and Allianz
“This is a case of two businesses coming together and solving an issue using technology and forward thinking, which then had other impressive consequences. Allianz used … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Innovation in Rental – Hertz
“This award recognises the winner’s development of an end-to-end vehicle management system that brings greater clarity to the damage capture process, ensuring that a visual and … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Innovation in Driver Management – TomTom
“Not only does TomTom’s PRO 20 20 system offer all the usual remote systems for drivers, it also offer predictive driving advice for the first time … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Innovation in Risk Management – Chevin
“A major overhaul and upgrade of its already excellent FleetWave system means that Chevin now offers one of the most complete risk management packages available in … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Innovation in Remarketing – Manheim
“Upstream Remarketing, cleverly offering vehicles as soon as they are defleeted through its online channels, allows fleets to sell cars and vans quicker than ever, saving … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Innovation in SMR – ARI
“Marrying telemetry and geofencing, Vehicle-Downtime-View allows businesses to understand where all their vehicles are, even if they are hundreds of miles away, speeding up servicing, avoiding … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Innovation in Customer Service – Tusker
“The launch of its Academy to improve knowledge, a complete restructure of the way it interacts with customers to offer teams with expertise in all necessary … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Innovation in Contract Hire & Leasing – Alphabet
“Alphabet’s Flexible Mobility solution, featuring EV car sharing and renting, has proved that you can turn nice-to-have concepts into genuinely useful everyday realities. Customers have saved … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Best Manufacturer – BMW
“BMW has an intimate understanding of fleet needs that’s unmatched in the market. So not only do drivers get a broad range of desirable, low-CO2, high-tech … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Most Improved Manufacturer – FCA
“With the ability to cross-sell between its different brands, FCA Group has a unique and compelling offer for fleets. Newcomers such as the Fiat Tipo, Alfa … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: One to Watch: Volvo Car UK
“With the sublime new S90, V90 and XC90, and a line-up of new compact models now close to market, the future is looking promising for Volvo. … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Best New Car – Mercedes-Benz E-Class
“The best new car this year was a relatively easy one for the judges to agree on. It is the definitive car in its sector, a … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Best ULEV – Renault ZOE
“Renault has always had a very complete EV offering with the ZOE, and the high-capacity battery option broadens its appeal. Drivers who need long range can … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Best Premium SUV – Jaguar F-Pace
“The long-awaited F-Pace offers an impressive all-round package, somehow managing to be both an engaging driver’s car and a genuinely practical SUV. Plentiful use of aluminium … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Best Crossover – Peugeot 3008
“Standing out in the crowded and competitive crossover segment is never easy, but the 3008 is a class act. Upmarket materials and Peugeot’s intuitive i-Cockpit, which … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Best Premium Crossover – BMW X1
“The smallest member of BMW’s SUV line-up makes impressive use of its compact footprint. Its cabin offers MPV-like flexibility and space, and there’s a strong line-up … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Best MPV – Renault Scenic
“Renault has rediscovered its love for compact MPVs with the new Scenic. Beneath concept car styling, with vivid colours and large, aerodynamic wheels across the range, … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Best Luxury Car – BMW 7 Series
“With its carbon fibre core, laser headlights, gesture-controlled dashboard, partially autonomous driving functions and extensive connectivity, the 7 Series is a technological tour de force in … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Best Executive Car – Mercedes-Benz E-Class
“Mercedes-Benz has reset the benchmarks for the executive segment with the new E-Class. It’s a technological showcase, featuring new-generation diesel engines and the latest connectivity and … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Best Premium Upper Medium Car – Audi A4
“The new A4 is a revolution in its segment. It’s better than ever to drive, with more space for passengers and an interior good enough to … Read More »
Fleet World Honours 2017: Best Upper Medium Car – Skoda Superb
“With its upmarket styling, cavernous interior space and incredible value for money, the Superb punches well above its weight in this segment. Factor in some great … Read More »
