Natalie Middleton
German carmakers to cut NOx from over 5m diesel cars
BMW, Daimler, Opel and Volkswagen are to offer free software updates for more than five million cars in Germany, claimed to cut NOx emissions by up … Read More »
Company cars still ‘ingrained’ in UK business
Almost nine out of 10 UK businesses would be unwilling to replace company cars with another form of transport, according to new research.
Today in Fleet – Thursday 3 August
All the key news in fleet… Free SME guide on creating an SMR policy Allstar Business Solutions has created a new guide to help SMEs with … Read More »
Third of drivers still flouting mobile phone rules
A third (34%) of drivers are still using their mobile phone without a hands-free set, with more than half a million motorists admitting to making calls … Read More »
Q&A: Jeremy Rochfort, Autoglass
Jeremy Rochfort, national sales manager at Autoglass, on EU regulation, ADAS calibration and the potential impact of Brexit on the aftermarket.
Renault restructures expanding fleet team
Renault has revamped its fleet team as it expands operations to ensure increased coverage of areas including mobility solutions and local fleet sales.
Today in Fleet – Wednesday 2 August
All the key news in fleet… Rethink VED changes to encourage low CO2 fleet take-up, government urged The re-elected government should revisit the Vehicle Excise Duty … Read More »
Could changing attitudes to driving from millennials pose a problem for fleets?
A growing trend amount young people not to take their driving test may provide a potential issue that fleets will need to factor in for the … Read More »
Transition to autonomous driving could increase accidents in short term, says insurers
UK insurers have expressed concerns that the evolution of automated driving technology could result in a short-term increase in crashes.
PSA completes acquisition of Vauxhall/Opel
GM has closed the sale of Opel/Vauxhall to the PSA Group for €2.2bn, creating the second largest carmaker in Europe with a market share of 17% and … Read More »
Today in Fleet – Tuesday 1 August
All the key news in fleet… Prices revealed for Citroën’s new Juke-rivalling C3 Aircross Citroën’s new C3 Aircross compact SUV will be priced £13,995 OTR when … Read More »
Tesla’s electric 3 Series rival to bring long-range option
Intended to provide electric motoring for the mass market, Tesla’s production Model 3 has been unveiled in California ahead of going on sale in the UK … Read More »
Pay-per-mile road pricing plans could double cost of driving in London
Plans to introduce pay-per-mile road pricing in London would see road charges hike up by 90%, impacting significantly on businesses, new research suggests.
US investment firm acquires Fleet Assist
United States-headquartered private equity firm Eli Global has acquired Fleet Assist for an undisclosed sum.
Today in Fleet – Monday 31 July
All the key news in fleet… Porsche to run software update for Cayenne diesels Porsche is to recall around 21,500 Cayenne diesels to run a software … Read More »
Volkswagen issues rebuttal to C-Charge claim
Volkswagen has rebuffed claims from London Mayor Sadiq Khan that it should pay £2.5m to compensate for alleged lost Congestion Charge revenue following the ‘Dieselgate’ emissions … Read More »
Highway Code stopping distances ‘woefully short’, new research suggests
Stopping distances in the Highway Code should be increased “as a matter of urgency” as they underestimate drivers’ thinking time.
Soaring private parking fines prompt call for clampdown
The number of drivers given fines by private parking firms has risen by 64% over the last year, renewing calls for a clampdown on the industry.
Today in Fleet – Tuesday 25 July
All the key news in fleet… New Alphabet portal offers online tyre service for fleets Alphabet has launched a new tyre replacement portal – believed to … Read More »
Double-digit growth for Skoda true fleet registrations
Skoda’s true fleet registrations growth rose 16.1% year-on-year for the first half of 2017, driven by increasing corporate customer agreements.
Audi to offer software update for 850,000 diesels
Audi is running a voluntary recall of up to 850,000 diesel cars worldwide to install new software on V6 and V8 TDI engines.
£246m government investment to make UK world leader in battery technology
Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark has announced the first phase of a £246m investment in battery technology intended to establish the UK as a world … Read More »
Facelifted Jaguar XJ gets technology upgrades and new flagship model
Jaguar has enhanced the XJ for 2018 with a number of enhancements, including new technology and driver assistance systems as well as an updated performance flagship.
Today in Fleet – Monday 24 July
All the key news in fleet… Used market on track for a record year Strong used car demand in the first half of the year has … Read More »
New managing director at Cap HPI
Cap HPI has promoted Chris Wright to the role of managing director for its global operations.
Europcar faces £30m repair overcharge scandal
Europcar has admitted it may have overcharged consumers by around £30m following alleged repair overcharges.
New smart motorway emergency areas highlight need for driver re-education
Alphabet is calling for re-education of UK drivers as trials of a new-style emergency area start on the M3 smart motorway.
Today in Fleet – Tuesday 18 July
All the key news in fleet… Honda celebrates 100th dealership to sign up to fleet programme Glyn Hopkin Honda has become the 100th dealership to sign up to … Read More »
Skoda adds petrols to fleet-focused Octavia and Superb line-ups
Skoda has launched new petrol engine variants for its fleet-orientated Octavia and Superb SE Technology models, citing increased demand from customers.
Pay-per-mile road tax idea aims for greener fleets
A pay-per-mile road tax that would replace fuel duty and VED and encourage fleets to move from diesel to plug-in vehicles has scooped this year’s Wolfson … Read More »
