Natalie Middleton
Blood test detects drowsy driving
Fleets will be able to test drivers in the future to see if they’re too tired to drive following a scientific breakthrough.
Access real-time driver risk records with new solution
Fleet Service Great Britain has launched a new road safety programme that collates employee compliance and vehicle history data to create a complete driver risk profile.
Fleets recognise potential of FORS FMS software
New software that can help Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) members achieve and maintain the accreditation is seeing rapid take-up by fleets.
City Auction Group to branch out in UK and overseas
Remarketing specialist City Auction Group is to further develop its UK facilities at Rockingham “into a dedicated defleet and vehicle remarketing fortress” as it also explores … Read More »
Avis UK launches bespoke portal for used car sales
Avis Car Rental UK has launched a new online portal that brings its used car sales under one banner.
ACFO ‘surprised and disappointed’ at BVRLA fleet membership
ACFO chairman John Pryor has told Fleet World the organisation is “surprised and disappointed” at the BVRLA’s move to open its membership to fleet operators from … Read More »
Leasing firm launches with support of BLME
A new leasing firm has launched to provide funding to SMEs, backed by Bank of London and The Middle East plc (BLME).
Ex-fleet manager joins CBVC to drive customer savings
Elliot Southerton has joined fleet management and leasing specialist CBVC as fleet manager to help customers optimise their fleets and benefit from the latest technological developments.
ACFO extends global reach
ACFO is expanding its global work as it looks to pool fleet management best practice.
FleetEurope microsite brings full driver support
FleetEurope has launched a new microsite to bring expert advice and support for end-user drivers at its fleet management customers.
Drivers more wedded to cars than ever
Drivers’ dependency on their cars has jumped to the highest-ever level due to a claimed deterioration in public transport services.
One week left to apply for a Fleet Hero Award
Fleets have just one week left to get entries in for the 2018 Fleet Heroes Awards.
Car traffic broadly stable but van usage continues to rise
Van and lorry traffic have increased over the last year but car and taxi traffic remained fairly static.
Employees call for single-card expense solution
More than a third (34%) of SME employees would like a single card to pay for all expenses, to make their business travel easier.
Corporate Manslaughter Act failing to call fleets to account on road safety
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is being urged to take more of a lead with the Corporate Manslaughter Act to bring companies to account for … Read More »
Diesel prices face significant rise
Fleets are being warned that a “potentially significant” rise in diesel prices is on the horizon due to the new international rules on ultra-low-sulphur.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
BMW and Daimler firm up plans for joint mobility company
BMW and Daimler are pressing ahead with plans to merge their mobility services – which could be headquartered in Berlin.
Briefing: BT Fleet Solutions’ 2018/19 report
Forthcoming clean air zones and the shift to WLTP are presenting major challenges for fleets, according to BT Fleet Solutions’ newly published 2018/19 Operational Fleet Insight … Read More »
Diesel demand and shift to WLTP boost used car market
The used car market remained steady in August, including for diesel vehicles, while the move to the new Worldwide harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) cycle … Read More »
BigChange advances expansion with new Leeds HQ
BigChange has moved into new offices in Leeds that will enable it to continue its growth strategy.
Brake to give keynote speech at inaugural Trakm8 fleet event
Road safety charity Brake is to provide a keynote speech on road safety for fleets at Trakm8’s forthcoming Safety and Efficiency Conference.
A6 and Touareg score five-star Euro NCAP ratings
Euro NCAP has released the results of its latest tests, which saw both the Audi A6 and the VW Touareg achieve a maximum five-star rating but the Suzuki Jimny was … Read More »
EU car market records ‘exceptional’ rise ahead of WLTP
New car registrations in Europe saw unseasonable growth over the summer in advance of the shift to the new WLTP cycle.
Hybrid Honda CR-V targets 50% electric driving
Honda’s first-ever CR-V Hybrid in Europe could run on battery power alone for more than 50% of a moderate-speed journey, aiding the brand’s plans to provide … Read More »
Renault concept shows vision for last-mile delivery solution
Renault has unveiled an autonomous, electric robo-pod concept that it says could help transform the last-mile delivery sector.
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