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Third of drivers still flouting mobile phone rules
A third (34%) of drivers are still using their mobile phone without a hands-free set, with more than half a million motorists admitting to making calls … Read More »
Renault restructures expanding fleet team
Renault has revamped its fleet team as it expands operations to ensure increased coverage of areas including mobility solutions and local fleet sales.
Today in Fleet – Wednesday 2 August
All the key news in fleet… Rethink VED changes to encourage low CO2 fleet take-up, government urged The re-elected government should revisit the Vehicle Excise Duty … Read More »
Could changing attitudes to driving from millennials pose a problem for fleets?
A growing trend amount young people not to take their driving test may provide a potential issue that fleets will need to factor in for the … Read More »
Transition to autonomous driving could increase accidents in short term, says insurers
UK insurers have expressed concerns that the evolution of automated driving technology could result in a short-term increase in crashes.
PSA completes acquisition of Vauxhall/Opel
GM has closed the sale of Opel/Vauxhall to the PSA Group for €2.2bn, creating the second largest carmaker in Europe with a market share of 17% and … Read More »
Today in Fleet – Tuesday 1 August
All the key news in fleet… Prices revealed for Citroën’s new Juke-rivalling C3 Aircross Citroën’s new C3 Aircross compact SUV will be priced £13,995 OTR when … Read More »
Tesla’s electric 3 Series rival to bring long-range option
Intended to provide electric motoring for the mass market, Tesla’s production Model 3 has been unveiled in California ahead of going on sale in the UK … Read More »
Pay-per-mile road pricing plans could double cost of driving in London
Plans to introduce pay-per-mile road pricing in London would see road charges hike up by 90%, impacting significantly on businesses, new research suggests.
US investment firm acquires Fleet Assist
United States-headquartered private equity firm Eli Global has acquired Fleet Assist for an undisclosed sum.
Today in Fleet – Monday 31 July
All the key news in fleet… Porsche to run software update for Cayenne diesels Porsche is to recall around 21,500 Cayenne diesels to run a software … Read More »
Estimated grid demand from EVs is exaggerated, study finds
Moving to 100% electric vehicle sales in the UK by 2040 would only cause a 10% increase in demand on the electrical grid, according to a … Read More »
Nissan aims to get personal with fleets
Nissan is re-working its fleet proposition, with a view to making itself simpler for businesses of all sizes to engage with its range of cars and … Read More »
Today in Fleet – Friday 28 July
All the key news in fleet… Cenex to overhaul National Chargepoint Registry Cenex is to take charge of the UK-wide database of charging points, in … Read More »
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
DfT mulls changes to gross weight limits for electric vans
The Department for Transport is considering raising the weight threshold for light commercial vehicles from 3.5 tonnes to 4.25 tonnes to offset their heavier drivetrains, in … Read More »
Clarity needed on changing vehicle tax
The fleet sector has called for clarity on changes to the tax regime as the government looks to fund improvements to air quality through taxation on … Read More »
Today in Fleet – Thursday 27 July
All the key news in fleet… Uncertainty over Clear Air Zones could damage local business Clarity is urgently needed to identify which vehicles will be affected in … Read More »
Government air quality plans: what you need to know
As the UK government sets out its plans to curb air quality issues across the UK, Alex Grant picks out the key points for fleets.
Waze app now works via built-in touchscreens
Waze, the free smartphone navigation app, is now compatible with Android Auto, enabling drivers to use a selection of features via their car’s touchscreen system.
Today in Fleet – Wednesday 26 July
All the key news in fleet… POLAR network switches to renewable energy Chargemaster’s POLAR network of 5,600 charging points will be supplied by renewable energy from … Read More »
MINI EV confirmed for 2019 launch
MINI will launch its first fully electric vehicle in 2019, based on the three-door hatchback.
Volkswagen issues rebuttal to C-Charge claim
Volkswagen has rebuffed claims from London Mayor Sadiq Khan that it should pay £2.5m to compensate for alleged lost Congestion Charge revenue following the ‘Dieselgate’ emissions … Read More »
Highway Code stopping distances ‘woefully short’, new research suggests
Stopping distances in the Highway Code should be increased “as a matter of urgency” as they underestimate drivers’ thinking time.
Soaring private parking fines prompt call for clampdown
The number of drivers given fines by private parking firms has risen by 64% over the last year, renewing calls for a clampdown on the industry.
Today in Fleet – Tuesday 25 July
All the key news in fleet… New Alphabet portal offers online tyre service for fleets Alphabet has launched a new tyre replacement portal – believed to … Read More »
Double-digit growth for Skoda true fleet registrations
Skoda’s true fleet registrations growth rose 16.1% year-on-year for the first half of 2017, driven by increasing corporate customer agreements.
Audi to offer software update for 850,000 diesels
Audi is running a voluntary recall of up to 850,000 diesel cars worldwide to install new software on V6 and V8 TDI engines.
£246m government investment to make UK world leader in battery technology
Business and Energy Secretary Greg Clark has announced the first phase of a £246m investment in battery technology intended to establish the UK as a world … Read More »
Facelifted Jaguar XJ gets technology upgrades and new flagship model
Jaguar has enhanced the XJ for 2018 with a number of enhancements, including new technology and driver assistance systems as well as an updated performance flagship.
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