Natalie Middleton
Fiat 500X goes petrol-only
Fiat has updated its 500X with new exterior and interior design, latest driving assistance technology and new petrol engines as it drops the diesel units.
Mitsubishi adds petrol model to Outlander
Mitsubishi’s Outlander line-up is now available with a 2.0-litre petrol engine, joining the existing plug-in hybrid and diesel.
Daily rental bookings rise as WLTP uncertainty continues
Uncertainty among fleets over WLTP is leading to increased daily rental bookings, Epyx has reported.
Fleets need stronger links to Government, expert warns
The fleet industry needs stronger links to Government to avoid a repeat of the current ‘breakdown in communication’ that’s causing confusion among decision-makers, according to mid-term … Read More »
Arval works with AFS on VE103 self-service solution for drivers
Arval is developing a new self-service VE103 solution for drivers, intended to save costs and provide faster provision of documents.
EO brings smart charging benefits to EV fleets
Fleets running electric vehicles can now benefit from automatic load management without the need to upgrade to a smart charging infrastructure with the help of EO … Read More »
Jaguar Land Rover ‘virtual eyes’ could increase trust in autonomous cars
Self-driving pods are being fitted with virtual eyes from Jaguar Land Rover as part of research into engaging road user trust into autonomous vehicles.
Zip Water cuts fleet insurance costs by £30,000+
A risk management drive at drinking water appliance specialist Zip Water UK has helped the company manage fleet risk and cut annual insurance costs by more … Read More »
Incorporate ADAS education into fleet policies, says Arval
Fleet drivers need educating on the use of ADAS devices to ensure they make a positive impact on safety, according to Arval.
Couriers offered access to pay-as-you-go insurance
Insurance firm Zego has launched a new pay-as-you-go insurance product to target the growing numbers of part-time parcel delivery and courier workers.
Manheim recruits Tamara Brown to sales leadership team
Former Mazda used car and remarketing manager Tamara Brown has joined the sales leadership team at Manheim.
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Cox Automotive drives connected technology focus with new appointment
Glenn Fishwick has joined Manheim parent firm Cox Automotive as chief information officer to lead the company’s focus on connected technology.
Barking Riverside Car Club to target local businesses
The Barking Riverside development project in East London is launching a car club for local businesses and residents with the help of Enterprise Car Club.
Volkswagen to launch digital fleet services and car sharing
Volkswagen is to expand into digital services for fleets and mobility solutions such as car sharing as it positions itself as a provider of both hardware … Read More »
Deadline for GDPR-compliant licence check consents is imminent
Fleets have just two days left to get updated GDPR-compliant driver permission for licence checks – after which they will be left unable to carry out … Read More »
Mercedes-Benz E-Class and CLS get new engines
Mercedes-Benz has expanded the E-Class and CLS line-ups with new petrol and diesel engines.
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service to drive operational efficiencies with Civica
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) is to streamline its fleet and equipment management with the help of the Civica Tranman software solution.
Kodiaq becomes first Skoda SUV to get vRS version
Škoda has given a sneak preview of its forthcoming Kodiaq vRS, which becomes the first SUV ever to join its vRS line-up.
UK true fleet returns to growth in July
The UK true fleet sector recorded growth of 1.4% in July, following a July performance that saw it finish in the red by just 29 registrations.
New fleet technology could predict a third of breakdowns
AA technology that can helped predict and prevent breakdowns is to be rolled out to fleets later this year from the consumer sector.
E.ON tariff offers 850 free miles reward for EV drivers
Electric vehicle drivers signing up to a new tariff from E.ON can benefit from 850 free miles of charging a year as well as “competitive” pricing … Read More »
Renault to launch new Arkana crossover
Renault has revealed its forthcoming C-segment crossover will be named Arkana as it publishes a teaser image.
Fleets invited to open day for new ‘spray-on’ vinyl livery system
Fleets are being invited to check out a new spray-on vinyl system designed to be cheaper and more effective than traditional spray painting and even vehicle … Read More »
Shortlist for 2018 Brake Fleet Safety Awards revealed
Brake has announced the shortlist for its 2018 Fleet Safety Awards, which take place on Thursday 11 October.
Low-emission car hire firm rolls out city centre branches
Green Motion has opened a branch in Liverpool as part of a strategy to expand its low-emission car hire service to city centres.
