Category : Features
Mobile management
Eco Maps Via an easy search function, Eco Maps intelligently creates itineraries which plot the most time and fuel-efficient way between destinations, presenting multiple options if … Read More »
Double Vision
What is it? Billed as an alternative to a fixed head-up display, MINI has developed a prototype augmented reality display built into a headset which … Read More »
6 steps to better… Fleet software
Benchmark performance To run a safe fleet 24/7, drivers need constant benchmarking of their driving performance, leading many organisations to seek more sustained approaches than just … Read More »
Interview: Jaguar Land Rover UK managing director Jeremy Hicks
A few feet away from the global unveil of the Jaguar XF at the New York International Auto Show, Jeremy Hicks is feeling confident. And he … Read More »
6 steps to better… Telematics & navigation
Monitor driver behaviour Businesses need to closely monitor and manage driver behaviour in order to run a safe, efficient fleet and meet regulatory compliance. Performance analytic … Read More »
Silent witness
Once the preserve of haulage drivers travelling through corrupt or potentially unsafe territories, the dashboard camera, or dash cam, is becoming an increasingly common sight … Read More »
Spare retired
Does your car have a spare wheel? It might seem like an obvious question, but the answer has become increasingly complicated as technology has begun to … Read More »
7 steps to better daily rental
Beware open-ended contracts Hire length terms should be locked down at the time of signing to ensure the vehicle is kept on loan for the … Read More »
Five things to know about the new drug driving laws
Why has drug driving legislation been updated? Road safety campaigners have long lobbied for updates to the law, claiming that the official statistic of 36 deaths … Read More »
Under pressure
What is it? Developed by WheelRight, the system instantly checks the pressures of a full set of tyres just by driving over pads in the ground. … Read More »
Paper travails
It’s over three years since the Government announced that the paper counterpart to the photocard driving licence was to be axed as part of the Red … Read More »
Drivers of change
Gerry Keaney, BVRLA chief executive 1) We would like the introduction of a fairer, simpler tax regime that continues to incentivise fleets as early adopters … Read More »
6 steps to better risk management
We talk to the experts about how to minimise exposure to risk, improve driver skills and comply with duty of care regulations. By Katie Beck.
Autonomy in the UK
What is it? Following a six-month review, the Department for Transport has given the green light for driverless cars to be tested on UK roads, aiming … Read More »
The Swiss Showcase
SEAT product explosion is on a long fuse By the looks of SEAT’s 20V20 SUV concept, the firm’s design direction is for much sharper, more … Read More »
How secure is your fuel payment solution?
Bringing security to the fuel card market It’s remarkable that so much of the fuel card market has yet to catch up with the nationwide switch … Read More »
Can JLR do an Audi…?
“There is space in the market for the XE” considers JLR MD Jeremy Hicks. “I think of it as a bit like the new kid going … Read More »
7 steps to better… Fuel Management
Efficient vehicles One of the easiest and most cost-effective ways to preserve assets, limit down-time, decrease road risk and reduce fuel consumption is to ensure … Read More »
Is your fleet spend solution fuelling fraud?
Third-party threatsCard theft by third parties can happen to anyone, with outright theft most common when cards are kept in vehicles. Magnetic stripe cards are susceptible … Read More »
A no-nonsense guide to fleet vehicle remarketing
Simon Henstock joined BCA in 1978 and has held a number of senior operational and sales roles in the intervening years. His current role encompasses operational … Read More »
Is it time for you to take action on ESOS?
The story so far ESOS is an Environment Agency-run energy audit initiative, created to encourage organisations to cut energy use by identifying opportunities for greater energy … Read More »
Fixing brokers
Over the past few years there’s been an exponential growth in the car leasing broker industry. It’s matured into a credible vehicle sourcing option, recognised … Read More »
No small risk
Volvo Business Sales has joined forces with its driver risk consultancy partner, Fleet 21, to offer SMEs a risk management strategy that can help keep … Read More »
Can telematics revolutionise business?
A number of fleets and fleet consultants explained the benefits of telematics and how they can transform a business at a recent Fleet Industry Advisory Group … Read More »
Extraordinary in Ordinary: Living with the Tesla Model S
Tuesday No range anxiety. For all the technology on board, that’s the detail which should grab businesses’ interest. There’s a large 85kWh battery pack sandwiched into … Read More »
2015: The year of falling fuel prices?
Whisper it quietly, but 2015 could see a year of falling fuel costs due to a drop in the price of global oil. According to … Read More »
Technology: Part of the Process
What is it? The Tegra K1 is a mobile computer processor developed by NVIDIA, a brand best known by the computer gaming industry for its graphics … Read More »
Stopping power
Neglecting a vehicle’s braking system can lead to expensive repair costs and vehicle downtime, not to mention increased risk to the driver should it underperform. … Read More »
Fleet Geek – the latest techy developments
Saeco GranBaristo Avanti This is the world’s first app-controlled coffee machine. Connected via a Bluetooth connection, users can choose from 18 coffee varieties and over 6,000 … Read More »
Data overload
Telematic systems, from the most basic vehicle tracking to an all-encompassing fleet management solution such as TomTom’s Worksmart, can save time and money. Simply knowing where … Read More »
