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Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
BMW and Daimler merge mobility solutions
BMW and Daimler are to merge their mobility offerings in a deal that will bring fleets a single source for everything from ride-hailing to EV charging.
All-new RAV4 drops diesel
Toyota’s new RAV4 will bring much tougher styling and petrol/hybrid powertrains as the brand pushes ahead with plans to axe diesels from its European line-up.
Honda names new national fleet sales manager
Honda has announced three new appointments to its corporate sales team, including the addition of Dave Bolwell as national fleet sales manager.
Easter getaway to start from today
The 2018 Easter getaway will last longer than previous years, with congestion increasing from today and return journeys creeping into Tuesday 3 April.
Appleby Westward drives fleet visibility with Teletrac Navman deal
Appleby Westward Group, the regional distribution centre for the Spar convenience store group, is to deploy Teletrac Navman’s tracking and fleet management solutions across its entire … Read More »
Ogilvie app streamlines end-of-contract process for fleets
Ogilvie Fleet customers now have access to a new smartphone app to help avoid unnecessary end-of-contract damage costs on company vehicles.
BVRLA calls for rental sector and government collaboration to tackle vehicle terrorism
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has published a report setting out how the Government and the rental sector can work together to deal … Read More »
Consultation explores solutions to EV grid demands
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has launched a consultation to explore possible solutions that could prevent grid overloads from mass take-up of electric vehicles without … Read More »
Aston Barclay Vendor App brings real-time auction management
Aston Barclay vendors can now control and manage their auctions in real time remotely from anywhere in the world through a new app.
Shell hydrogen refuelling station opens on M40
Shell has opened a hydrogen refuelling station on the M40 at the Beaconsfield Services.
2018 PRAISE Awards to recognise fleet safety achievements
Entries are now open for the 2018 PRAISE Awards, which will recognise European fleets at the forefront of road safety.
77% of fleet journeys could be completed by EVs
The majority of company car daily journeys could be completed using electric vehicles, new research from ALD Automotive has found.
Government funding to drive hydrogen fleet and refuelling network
Multi-million pound funding from the Department for Transport is to be used to increase the number of hydrogen refuelling stations in the UK, as well as … Read More »
Councils to get extra £100m to repair potholes
The Government is to give a further £100m funding to councils to repair potholes and other severe weather damage, the Transport Secretary has announced.
FleetVision strengthens consulting team
FleetVision, the fleet and mobility consultancy arm of the TÜV SÜD Group, has announced two additions to its consultancy team.
Drivers being dazzled by modern headlights, warns RAC
Modern vehicle headlights could be dazzling drivers, bringing safety issues, according to the RAC.
European Fleet and Mobility Association launches
A new umbrella organisation for fleet and mobility management has launched to represent the interests of managers on a European level.
Government urged to connect air quality plans with cycling and walking policies
Government Clean Air Plans should incorporate a focus on cycling and walking programmes to drive down vehicle emissions.
ACFO five-point plan to help fleets comply with GDPR
ACFO has outlined a five-point plan for fleets to adopt to help comply with the forthcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Greater Manchester uses clean air funding to expand EV charging network
Greater Manchester is to add 48 rapid charging points to its electric vehicle charging network with the help of government funds.
TfL mulls ride-hailing minibus service
Businesses are being asked if they’d be interested in trialling ride-hailing minibuses in London as Transport for London (TfL) explores the introduction of new services.
Prioritise active safety systems with optimal results, say carmakers to EU
EU policymakers are being urged to focus on the most effective vehicle safety measures with the strongest positive impact in its proposals for revisions to vehicle … Read More »
Charging for damage on own-fault crashes makes employees think, says Skanska
Introducing a driver recharging policy for own-fault crashes may not be popular with HR departments but it does encourage employees to think about their driving.
Euro Garages sites deploy rapid charging units
Forecourt operator Euro Garages, which runs an expanding network of around 360 sites in mainland UK, has deployed rapid charging units from eVolt at two of … Read More »
Positive support for driverless vehicles but safety concerns are key
The vast majority (78%) of the British public support driverless vehicles but they must be safe and resistant to cyber attack.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
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