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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.
TomTom Telematics augments updated WEBFLEET with new PRO driver terminals
TomTom Telematics has launched a revamped version of its WEBFLEET tracking solution along with a new range of TomTom PRO driver terminals.
Mobility management to come under spotlight at 5th International Fleet Meeting
The topic of Mobility Management – Vision and Reality is to come under focus at next month’s 5th International Fleet Meeting at Geneva as a growing … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Unison renews deal with Venson
Unison has awarded its fourth fleet contract extension to Venson Automotive Solutions after praising the leasing and fleet management firm’s continued service levels.
Skoda previews hybrid small SUV with Geneva concept
Skoda has unveiled its Vision X urban crossover, which previews a third model for the brand’s expanding SUV line-up.
New fleet insurance policy combines CCTV and telematics to cut claims
A new insurance policy that integrates front-facing CCTV and telematics to defend against non-fault and fraudulent claims is now available from commercial vehicle underwriter Direct Commercial … Read More »
Ford ride-share solution for commuters debuts in London
London commuters can now use a Ford ride-sharing service to plug gaps in public transport under a trial approved by TfL.
Intelligent Telematics relocates European headquarters to Reading
Connected vehicle camera solutions specialist Intelligent Telematics has opened a new European headquarters in Reading as part of a capital investment.
NHS Scotland awards four-year deal to Inchcape Fleet Solutions
NHS Scotland has signed up Inchcape Fleet Solutions for the provision of contract car hire services to all NHS Health Boards across Scotland.
Mobile speed cameras catching phone users and seatbelt offenders
More than a third of UK police forces are using their mobile speed camera vans to prosecute drivers not wearing seatbelts or using a handheld mobile … Read More »
Workplace parking levy mooted in Manchester air pollution plans
Businesses in Manchester could be subject to a workplace parking levy in the future as the city looks to deal with air pollution as quickly and … Read More »
Safety fears over ‘zero-tolerance’ speeding policy
Calls from Britain’s road policing chief for drivers to be penalised for going just 1mph over the speed limit have been met with dismay.
Bill to outlaw rogue private car companies garners support
A private members’ bill that seeks to protect drivers from unscrupulous private car parking companies is attracting support from government, the fleet industry and drivers in … Read More »
FMG names new finance director
Incident management specialist FMG has appointed Claire Owens as finance director.
Fleet-focused Skoda Karoq trim brings extra kit for free
Skoda’s Yeti-replacing Karoq midsize crossover is now available in an SE Technology variant designed specifically for fleet drivers.
UK car production down 3% in 2017
2017 UK car manufacturing declined by 3%, reinforcing the need for urgent clarity on the transitional arrangements for Brexit according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers … Read More »
UK faces legal action from EU Commission over air pollution
The UK and eight other EU Member States are waiting to see if they will face further legal action over persistent breaches of air pollution laws.
Mini UK appoints David George as new director
David George becomes the new director for Mini UK, with effect from 25 January.
Motorway junction gets smart approach
Smart ‘connected’ cat’s eyes, which alert drivers to changing traffic lights from up to 1,000 metres away, are to be used for the first time at … Read More »
2018 Brake Fleet Safety Conference to spotlight changing face of fleet risk
Brake’s 2018 Fleet Safety Conference will highlight how fleets can proactively target evolving fleet risk issues.
Mayor brings King’s College London onboard for air quality alerts
King’s College London has been brought onboard to ramp up London’s air quality alerts as the Mayor warns of an increase in pollution in the coming … Read More »
BP to roll out EV rapid chargers in Europe
BP sites in the UK and Europe will get electric vehicle rapid chargers from later this year as the oil giant seeks to keep pace with … Read More »
‘Future-proof’ hydrogen cars could rewrite deprecation curve
Hydrogen vehicles could buck the trend when it comes to depreciation, providing added incentives for fleets to deploy them as more models and refuelling stations arrive in … Read More »
David Brockwell appointed to new role at Tusker
Tusker has a made number of changes to its senior team with David Brockwell now taking a newly created role in directing operations.
Shoreditch consultation explores petrol and diesel ban
A consultation that could see all but the cleanest vehicles banned from two zones in Shoreditch is now underway.
SUV and petrol registrations drive EU car demand
EU car registrations rose 3.1% in 2017 as an uplift in demand for SUVs and petrol models helped drive the market.
Smart bike lights able to report pothole data to councils
Councils can now access data on current and potential potholes from cyclists using connected bike lights, enabling them to undertake proactive maintenance.
Government backs clampdown on rogue parking firms
New legislation that would help stop drivers getting parking tickets from rogue firms is to get full support from the Government.
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