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Updated Skoda Fabia drops diesels
Škoda’s updated Fabia will introduce an exclusively petrol engine line-up as it drops the 1.4-litre TDI.
Consultation explores options for Bristol EV charging network expansion
Businesses and individuals based in the Bristol area can now have their say on the future direction of the local electric vehicle charge point network ahead … Read More »
Fleet event sheds light on EV benefits
The benefits of electric vehicles to fleets, including low whole-life costs (WLCs), have come under focus at an inaugural EV event held by CLM for its … Read More »
Telematics could offer 9% fuel savings to fleets
Results of research conducted over the course of 2017 show fuel savings can be attained by using accurate telematics rather than relying on imported fuel card … Read More »
Continued appetite for diesel in used car market
Petrol may be top dog among fleet and retail new car buyers but diesel demand remains strong in the used car sector according to latest figures.
Chevin app brings bespoke data collection for mobile workforces
Chevin has launched a new app designed to bridge the communication gap between a mobile workforce and the back office by supporting a wide variety of … Read More »
New role for Cap’s Derren Martin
Cap HPI has appointed current international senior car editor Derren Martin to the expanded role of head of current valuations.
Chargemaster Polar network to get 2,000 new charging points
Chargemaster is ramping up the expansion of its Polar electric vehicle charging network with the addition of 2,000 charge points this year.
ADLV and DVLA work on GDPR changes
The Association for Driving Licence Verification (ADLV) and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) are working to support fleets with the implementation of the new … Read More »
Further disincentives for young workers to take to roads
Latest figures on rising insurance costs could spell further issues for fleets reliant on business drivers.
DVLA appoints interim chief executive
Julie Lennard is to take on the role of interim chief executive at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) from 19 March as Oliver Morley … Read More »
Calls for solutions to ‘astonishing’ cost of UK congestion
UK drivers lost an average of 31 hours in rush-hour traffic last year, costing the economy more than £37.7bn in 2017 and equating to £1,168 per … Read More »
Porsche doubles EV investment as PHEV sales boom
Porsche is to double its investment in electric vehicles to €6bn (£5.33bn) by 2022, with plug-ins already accounting for over half of European sales volume for … Read More »
New head of fleet for VW Group UK
Volkswagen Group UK has appointed Martin Barrow-Starkey as head of group fleet services, effective 1 March, replacing Patrick McGillycuddy who moved to a new role at … Read More »
Sportier new Kia Ceed to launch in Q2
Kia’s third-generation Ceed will break cover at the Geneva Motor Show in March, revealed as a five-door hatch and a new body style, likely to be … Read More »
600-plus London drivers caught using mobiles in week-long clampdown
A weeklong Metropolitan Police and Transport for London clampdown on dangerous drivers saw a total of 636 drivers caught using their mobile phone at the wheel.
Grey Fleet Toolkit can aid with shift to mobility
Implementing alternatives to grey fleet usage can help fleets make the move to business mobility solutions, slashing costs and CO2 and improving road safety.
DS Automobiles appoints inaugural UK managing director
DS Automobiles UK has appointed Alain Descat as its first managing director as the new DS 7 Crossback launches.
Petrol becomes the top fleet fuel in January, SMMT data shows
Diesel dropped to around a third of new car registrations in the UK in January, even taking second place even among fleets, despite a much slower … Read More »
Facelifted Ford Ka+ ushers in new Active soft roader
Ford has revealed its facelifted Ka+ range, which debuts a new Ka+ Active softroader version as well as the Sync 3 infotainment system and the model’s … Read More »
New Europcar One platform to help drive mobility management
Europcar UK has launched a new platform that provides access to the group’s full range of mobility services and how they’re being utilised.
Fuel prices up for third month in row
Average petrol and diesel prices rose in January for the third month in a row following a 2% increase in the price of oil.
Wex Europe Services mulls further fuel card acquisitions
Wex Europe Services (WES), which owns and supplies the Esso Card, has said future fuel card acquisitions could be possible as it marks its three-year anniversary.
Renault cuts servicing prices with new EasyLife Pack
Renault is launching a new servicing offer that enables drivers and fleets to save money.
Trakm8 Prime expanded to include dash cams
SMEs using the Trakm8 Prime vehicle tracking solution can now add RoadHawk dash cams to their package to bring added security as well as the chance … Read More »
Allstar launches new card to reduce fleet SMR
A new card to help SMEs reduce fleet service, maintenance and repair (SMR) bills has been launched by Allstar Business Solutions.
Unlimited fines for vehicle emissions cheats
Carmakers using so-called defeat devices to cheat emissions tests could face unlimited fines under new proposals.
BP app enables drivers to pay for fuel from car
BP has launched a new app that offers smartphone payment as well as a number of extra features.
Plans for online accident reporting could save fleets time and money
Department for Transport plans for drivers to have the ability to report road traffic accidents (RTAs) online have gone under public consultation and could bring a number of … Read More »
ASA ruling on ex-fleet cars could create two-tier used market
An Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruling that dealers must specify if cars are ex-fleet could bring a two-tier used market.
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