Category : Features
Now this is range anxiety
‘A thousand miles, on one tank?,’ the man at the petrol station counter smirked, handing me a folded VAT receipt. ‘Hope you’ve got breakdown cover ready … Read More »
Heading for a fall?
Fleet cars going through the auctions are currently enjoying healthy prices thanks to a lack of decent quality stock for dealers to buy, but the … Read More »
Data roaming
In April, the European Parliament voted in favour of legislation set to accelerate the roll-out of high-speed broadband both on land lines and to mobile … Read More »
Managing a mobile workforce
Managing a field service operation in today’s marketplace is not an easy feat and businesses managing a large mobile workforce face an increasing number of challenges … Read More »
Pump up the volume
Recent years have seen the price of petrol and diesel rocket and although short-term price wars bring some temporary relief, the price is set to stay … Read More »
The Intelligent Hybrid
What is it? Debuted on the S-Class Hybrid and now available on the C-Class Hybrid, Mercedes-Benz has developed a system designed to take full advantage of … Read More »
Salary sacrifice: universal fleet solution or niche product?
Salary sacrifice has been a buzzword in the fleet industry for the last few years, as leasing and fleet management firms highlight how such schemes … Read More »
Simple yet effective measures for cutting cost
In fact, cost control frequently dominates the list of pressing priorities for fleets, along with the environment and road risk management. In response, there are many … Read More »
Gaining greater fleet efficiency
Fleetmatics Fleetmatics Group has released a new software-as-service (SaaS) platform designed specifically for mobile workforces. The products that fall under the platform, including Fleetmatics REVEAL, … Read More »
Share and share alike
There’s no getting away from the fact, a “grey fleet” – either pool cars used occasionally or personal vehicles used for business travel – can influence … Read More »
Daily rental decoded
When calling on the services of a daily hire provider, businesses need a solution that combines minimum fuss with maximum service. But how can you ensure … Read More »
Intelligent Telematics to showcase vehicle camera expertise
The company will be demonstrating its IT1000 3G forward-facing camera – said to be the most advanced vehicle camera solution currently available – at the event, … Read More »
Another way
What is it? For the last four years, Volvo has been working with Flybrid to develop a kinetic energy recovery system (KERS) which can boost power … Read More »
Fleet Geek – the latest techy developments
BT Home Smartphone Bringing smartphone functionality to your landline, this Android-equipped home phone uses a built-in WiFi connection to access the internet, social media, email and … Read More »
Q&A: TMC on the new Fuel+ fuel card
What is the new Fuel+ fuel card and how does it work? Fuel+ is designed to help both drivers and fleet managers and combines a fuel … Read More »
In the fleet frame
Mitsubishi is looking to attract company car drivers with its new plug-in hybrid Outlander SUV, which it says can save employees and companies many thousands … Read More »
More eyes on the road
What is it? An important step towards potentially driverless vehicles, autonomous braking builds on the existing Electronic Stability Programme (ESP), which will become mandatory in Europe … Read More »
How risky are your drivers?
Bad reputation It has been approximated that up to a third of all road traffic accidents in the UK involve somebody who is driving for work. … Read More »
Geneva roundup
Jaguar Jaguar’s new 3 Series challenger will be called the XE, the firm has revealed. With an all-aluminium monocoque and a new range of engines it … Read More »
Budget 2014: What’s in it for you?
Fuel Duty Freeze: Previously announced in the Autumn Statement, this was confirmed. However, there were no signs of the much called for cut in fuel duty, … Read More »
The fuel complement
Telematics Telematics are now a key feature of fleet management, measuring everything from a driver’s behaviour behind the wheel, to the amount of time an engine … Read More »
Union blues and twos
Just as criminals are using technology to carry out ever more sophisticated crimes, the police are adopting equally high-tech solutions in a bid to beat … Read More »
A clear case for telematics
Although vehicle telematics has been around in one shape or form since the 1990s, it’s only now appearing on the radar for many fleets – particularly … Read More »
Thinking out of the box
With proven benefits for reducing fuel costs and increasing driver safety, telematics is increasingly finding its way on to fleets’ radars. But for some firms the … Read More »
Glass's reviews key product for 2014
With 2014 now well under way we have a clearer view of what the year is likely to hold from a new car registration and used … Read More »
Geneva Motor Show Highlights
Jaguar XE Jaguar’s new 3 Series challenger will be called the XE, the firm has revealed. With an all-aluminium monocoque and a new range of engines … Read More »
Fleet Geek – the latest techy developments
EyeFi Mobi A fast-access SD card with a trick up its sleeve; via a built-in WiFi connection it can instantly transfer images from a digital camera … Read More »
What lies ahead…
The RV panel: DM – Derren Martin, Black Book Live senior editor, CAP RW – Roger Woodward, managing director, CD Auction Group DS – Dylan Setterfield, … Read More »
Worth the sacrifice
INITIAL CONSIDERATIONS: Recognise that salary sacrifice is tried and tested No doubt during 2014 we will continue to see many opinions and surveys concerning the take-up … Read More »
Piecing it all together
As one of the most consistently popular ways of financing a new company car, contract hire has garnered a reputation as a cost-effective and comprehensive leasing … Read More »
