Category : Features
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 »
Katie against the machine
Settling down into the driver’s seat, I felt my palms go clammy. Until recently I could barely start up an engine without feeling the stirrings of … Read More »
Smarter data
What is it? Smart Witness is one of a growing number of dashboard cameras on the market, popular not only with fleets but increasingly with … Read More »
The business climate in 2014…
‘There are clear signs that economic recovery is taking place in a number of business sectors, but at the same time employers remain fully focused … Read More »
Fleet Geek – the latest techy developments
Olloclip Olloclip is a four-in-one clip-on lens system designed to expand the capabilities of the iPhone’s built-in camera. New shooting modes include a 180° fisheye lens, … Read More »
Six of the best for 2014
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Mitsubishi hasn’t announced prices for its first plug-in hybrid, but the target is total cost of ownership parity with a diesel. The drivetrain … Read More »
Fleet Geek – the latest techy developments
Bosch IXO Gourmet Not your average powertool, the IXO Gourmet is able to uncork wine bottles and dispense salt and pepper from a spice mill using … Read More »
Nissan LEAF Road Trip: The end of range anxiety?
You’d be forgiven for expecting that, in a day which included a 200-mile all-electric trip from Leeds to London, the long recharge stops would be the … Read More »
Terra forming
Unless you were looking for it, you could easily drive past Buntingford Police Station. It’s an anonymous looking building which, until the 1970s was a police house, home … Read More »
A police station on wheels
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 them … Read More »
Fleet Geek – the latest techy developments
Energie ChargeGenie 200 Power Mountain Storing enough power to add up to five hours of life to a laptop, up to ten full recharges for a … Read More »
How to make a fast-fit faster
In much the same way that Formula One teams have refined the art of the quick pit-stop to give them on-track advantage, so the fast-fit industry … Read More »
Behind the warranties
The modern fleet vehicle has never been more complicated. Downward pressure on fuel consumption and CO2 means the latest models are achieving ever-higher efficiency from ever-lower … Read More »
The road ahead
A technological showcase for the low-carbon industry, the LCV2013 event offered a glimpse of developments set to revolutionise road transport in the near future, as … Read More »
AutoGlass Eco-Drive
What is it? Eco-Drive is AutoGlass’s internal project to reduce the cost and carbon footprint of its 1,000-vehicle fleet. With 90% of the company’s business now … Read More »
Fleet Geek – the latest techy developments
Garmini Nuvi InrixThe latest range of nuvi navigation systems comes in three levels to suit all tastes and budgets. All include lane guidance, while the top … Read More »
Fleet Geek – the latest techy developments
Proximo Keep track of up to five items – such as bags, keys, and cameras – with Proximo’s Bluetooth-based tracking fobs. Paired in seconds with the … Read More »
MITIE’s mobile simulator
What is it? The state-of-the-art simulator, which uses the latest training software, gives drivers the experience of challenging driving conditions, including varying light and weather settings, … Read More »
