Natalie Middleton
‘Breakthrough’ Bosch technology could provide future for diesel
Bosch has developed new technology that it says could stop, once and for all, the debate about the death of diesel and ensure a future for … Read More »
Refreshed Hyundai i20 axes diesel
Hyundai has updated its i20 supermini with new safety tech and a seven-speed dual clutch transmission as it also axes diesel from the line-up.
Fleet Evolution underscores company benefits of salary sacrifice
Deploying salary sacrifice schemes can bring recruitment and retention benefits to businesses by opening up the benefits of company cars to employees who aren’t eligible for … Read More »
Enhanced Nexus data reporting to help fleets drive rental efficiencies
Nexus has launched a new Management Information suite for its IRIS rental booking and management system.
Free Brake webinar to tackle driver engagement
The issue of engaging at-work drivers with key road safety messages is to come under focus in a free webinar by Brake.
New Leaf earns five stars in tougher NCAP tests
The new Nissan Leaf has scored a five-star result in Euro NCAP’s more stringent crash safety ratings.
Q&A: Peter Millichap, UK marketing director at Teletrac Navman
Peter Millichap, UK marketing director at Teletrac Navman, discusses the challenges fleet operators face in today’s fast-paced environment and how telematics can help tackle them.
Volvo XC90 earns extraordinary safety record
The advanced safety credentials of the Volvo XC90 have been underscored in new government crash statistics.
75% of fleets undecided on alternative fuel policy
Fleets want to increase their use of hybrid and alternative fuel vehicles but are not exploring alternative fuel strategies.
Beware signing-on fees, says Venson
Securing new contract signing-on fees may seem like a good deal for operators but is likely to be a false economy, according to Venson.
Simple checks could save lives, says Highways England
Almost three-quarters of motorway incidents related to tyre failure could be prevented if drivers carry out simple checks.
Lightfoot secures £1m loan from Innovate UK to drive R&D
Lightfoot is to expand its technology and driver rewards platform after securing a £1m Innovation Loan from Innovate UK.
ABAX appoints David Norton as CFO
David Norton, ex Fleetmatics senior finance executive, has joined telematics company ABAX as its chief financial officer.
Half of drivers believe speeding is acceptable
The majority of drivers (78%) admit to speeding with half (50%) believing that it’s acceptable.
Black poised to overtake silver as most popular car colour
Silver is clinging onto its lead in the league table for the UK’s most popular car colour although black is fast catching up.
DfT to explore safety implications of driverless cars at Brake event
Brake has announced the agenda for its 2018 Fleet Safety Conference, which will see experts including from the Department for Transport speak on key road safety … Read More »
ACFO ‘Digital Brief’ webinars to cover key industry issues
ACFO has launched a new ‘Digital Brief’ initiative to provide members with access to Q&A sessions with industry experts on key issues.
Donuts to help drive tyre safety messages
Goodyear Tyres is using donuts as the basis for a campaign to educate drivers on the signs and symptoms of unhealthy tyres.
Used diesel prices on the increase
Used diesel prices have risen over the last year despite the downturn in the new car market.
Intelligent Telematics launches 24/7 camera monitoring centre
Fleets using Intelligent Telematics’ Surecam single and two camera systems can now benefit from 24/7 monitoring through a newly launched call centre.
Rushmore departs Cap HPI
Adrian Rushmore is leaving his role as editorial director at Cap HPI in September after five years at the company.
Tusker names new CEO
Salary sacrifice specialist Tusker has appointed chief operating officer Paul Gilshan to the role of chief executive officer.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Fire and rescue service expands V60 response fleet
Volvo is supplying 15 new V60 estate cars to Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) following a tender and evaluation exercise.
Driverless cars trial achieves major landmark
Driverless car have interacted for the first time in public trials held by the Driven consortium.
Defra ditches 400 diesel fleet cars
Defra is replacing more than 400 diesel company cars with Toyota Auris Hybrid models in line with plans to switch to cleaner vehicles across its fleet.
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