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FTA extends AA contract for 2,000 Recovery members
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has signed a five-year extension with the AA fleet and SME division to provide breakdown and recovery services to 2,000 FTA … Read More »
Today in Fleet: Thursday 27 April
All the key news in fleet… UK car manufacturing boom as exports drive demand Exports continued to drive British car manufacturing in March, as demand rose … Read More »
Exclusive fleet test drive of all-new Renault Koleos
Fleet Show 2017 will be the first opportunity for fleet decision-makers to test drive the all-new Renault Koleos – the car that is leading a surge … Read More »
Finance Bill shelves ULEV BiK changes
Forthcoming changes to Benefit-in-Kind tax for ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs) have been put on hold in advance of the election.
High Court orders hearing over government’s clean air plan deferral
A High Court hearing tomorrow (27 April) will order the Government to explain its plans to delay publication of a crucial clean air plan for the … Read More »
Prepare now for cross-border enforcement, says motoring law specialist
Fleets are being urged to make sure they’re ready for a new law next month that means EU member states have to share information on drivers … Read More »
Fleet Show debut marks next step in Suzuki’s growth
With its sights set on doubling its sales to business users, Suzuki will mark its Fleet Show debut with the chance to try its entire product … Read More »
Today in Fleet: Wednesday 26 April
All the key news in fleet… Industry mourns loss of Ken Trinder Well-known industry figure Ken Trinder has passed away at the age of 67 following … Read More »
Today in Fleet: Tuesday 25 April
All the key news in fleet… New solution for rental damage claims FleetEurope has launched a new service to offer daily rental customers financial protection for … Read More »
Ford rolls out mobile service programme
Ford is launching a nationwide mobile service programme, providing a range of SMR work including warranty and pre-delivery inspections for both cars and vans.
Fleet Heroes begins search for green innovation
The Energy Saving Trust is once again looking for fleets using the latest innovations to cut emissions for this year’s Fleet Hero Awards.
ARI and Royal Mail Fleet develop solution for critical operational fleets
Fleet management specialist ARI and Royal Mail Fleet have formed a strategic co-operation to help fleets maximise compliance and minimise downtime. The solution combines ARI’s dedicated … Read More »
New Wex Telematics solution integrates fuel card data
WEX Europe Services is set to exhibit at Fleet Show 2017, with fuel cards and telematics top of its agenda.
Driverless vehicle trials to take to roads under latest government funding
Fleets of driverless vehicles are to be trialled on UK roads and motorways in 2019 with the help of a latest round of government funding.
Stricter fines for speeding drivers kick in
Drivers in England and Wales caught speeding excessively will now face higher under new sentencing guidelines.
Today in Fleet: Monday 24 April
All the key news in fleet… Smart Fleet solution to slash data management time Global analytics and research company The Smart Cube has launched a new … Read More »
Scottish government to introduce drug-driving limits
The Scottish Government is planning to introduce drug driving limits along with roadside testing.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
A round-up of the key news in fleet from the last week… Vauxhall reveals Kuga-rivalling Grandland X Vauxhall will join the highly competitive C-SUV sector at the … Read More »
Private parking fines surge following ban on clamping
The number of vehicle keeper requests made by private parking companies has soared over the last year, leading to increased calls for regulation in the industry.
Today in Fleet: Friday 21 April
All the key news in fleet… AA telematics solution can pre-empt up to a third of breakdowns The AA is to launch a new telematics device … Read More »
Progress on European new car emissions slows
CO2 emissions of new cars sold in the EU continued to fall last year but at a slower rate.
Future-proof technology could save fleets £20m
More than a third of companies are still not using telematics systems to help monitor their fleet – leaving themselves open to potential fines of up … Read More »
Volvo to launch first electric car in 2019
Volvo’s first electric car will be built in China and sold globally from 2019.
Today in Fleet – Thursday 20 April
All the key news in fleet… Groupe Renault UK appoints new managing director Groupe Renault UK has appointed Vincent Tourette as managing director, effective immediately. Tourette … Read More »
Get ahead of the big data issue
The percentage of new cars able to connect to the internet is set to mushroom from 20% to 75% in just three years’ time – so … Read More »
Today in Fleet – Wednesday 19 April
All the key news in fleet… SEAT reports best Q1 fleet results Continued growth in the true fleet channel helped SEAT UK Fleet secure its best … Read More »
Vauxhall Grandland X sets sights on Ford Kuga
Vauxhall will join the highly competitive C-SUV sector at the end of the year, previewing the Grandland X SUV ahead of its debut at the Frankfurt … Read More »
New Citroën C5 Aircross to debut PHEV e-AWD tech
Citroën has revealed its Qashqai-rivalling C5 Aircross SUV, which will join the range in 2018 complete with a PHEV AWD model.
Don’t leave yourself open to uninsured drivers
The vast majority of employees will not tell their bosses if they receive points on their licence – leaving companies exposed to potential risks such as … Read More »
Jim McNally to head up remarketing at Alphabet
Alphabet’s Jim McNally has moved from his role as head of asset risk to become the company’s new head of remarketing and logistics.
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