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New Insignia Grand Sport to bring all-wheel drive with torque vectoring
Vauxhall’s forthcoming Insignia will introduce all-wheel drive technology with torque vectoring when it launches early this year.
Plans to tackle smart motorway confusion mooted
Drivers caught committing smart motorway offences could be offered retraining as new research shows growing confusion over their usage.
Brake to run free ‘back to basics’ webinar on fleet safety
Brake is to host a free webinar to provide an introduction to managing road risk for companies running fleet vehicles.
Renault Clio gains range-topping Signature Nav trim
Renault has added a new top-of-the-range Signature Nav trim level to its Clio line-up, bringing it in line with the rest of the Renault range.
Auction market in ‘rude health’, says Manheim
Average selling prices for ex-fleet cars and the overall wholesale market rose in December, according to Manheim.
Festive drink driving increases in Scotland
The proportion of drivers stopped by police and found to be over the limit rose over the festive period in Scotland.
Updated Jaguar F-Type revealed
Jaguar’s F-Type is being updated for 2017 with new models and latest technologies.
ACFO signs up to global fleet consortium network
ACFO has joined the new global Fleet Consortium Network as it looks to help drive fleet best practice internationally.
Racing driver James Nash becomes MD at VGroup
Motor accessory supplier VGroup International has promoted James Nash to the position of managing director as it pushes ahead with expansion plans.
Jonathan Layton named Michelin head of fleet
Michelin has appointed Jonathan Layton as national sales manager fleet, UK and Republic of Ireland. Layton brings more than 15 years’ experience at the company to … Read More »
Seven-seat Volkswagen Tiguan to launch this Spring
Volkswagen’s first seven-seat Tiguan will go on sale before the summer, badged ‘Allspace’ in European markets.
British car owners start legal action against VW
Law firm Harcus Sinclair is heading legal action against Volkswagen as it looks to secure compensation for car owners affected by the emissions scandal.
Mass take-up of autonomous vehicles for benefits to congestion to kick in
Driverless cars will only bring about improvements in congestion once mass take-up has been achieved.
Potholes reach tipping point as bills soar
Councils have warned that 2017 could become the tipping point for potholes. New analysis indicates the repair bill could reach £14bn within two years – more … Read More »
Maxxia acquires Capex Asset Finance Limited
Business car finance specialist Maxxia UK has acquired Capex Asset Finance Limited, an independent, privately-owned asset finance brokerage.
Shortlist for UK Car of the Year 2017 announced
Popular fleet models including the E-Class, Prius and V90 have taken best-in-class titles after the first round of voting in the UK Car of the Year … Read More »
Fleet/lease values fall in December, reports BCA
Average fleet/lease values fell in December in line with seasonal trends, latest BCA figures show.
Charge point access and payment model needs overhaul, says Arval
A rethink of the UK’s charging infrastructure must be undertaken if fleet take-up EVs and plug-in hybrids is to achieve expectations.
Diesel cars lagging behind HGVs on harmful emissions, report says
The latest heavy goods vehicles are emitting less than half the NOx of diesel passenger cars, despite significantly higher fuel consumption, according to a briefing by … Read More »
Call for entries for 2017 Fleet World Honours
Fleet industry suppliers are being urged to enter this year’s Fleet World Honours – the most prestigious event on the fleet calendar.
2017 to bring more turbulent conditions for fleets
While 2016 was a good year for fleets despite challenging conditions, the immediate outlook for 2017 is set to be more turbulent.
University deploys 3G vehicle camera solution to cut insurance costs
3G vehicle camera technology from Intelligent Telematics is to be deployed by the University of Glasgow in a move to cut fleet insurance costs and enhance driver … Read More »
Record new car registrations driven by fleet sales
UK new car registrations hit an all-time high in 2016, with fleets responsible for much of the growth.
All Fleet Services launches new digital fines management system
All Fleet Services has developed a new online fines management system to help fleets save time and money.
Sumitomo Rubber Industries to buy Micheldever Tyre Services
Sumitomo Rubber Industries is to acquire Micheldever Tyre Services (MTS), the UK’s second largest distributor of tyres, for £215m.
Ericsson, Orange and PSA collaborate on 5G connected car
Ericsson, Orange and PSA Group are partnering to conduct a 5G technology pilot for automotive applications.
Fuel prices hit 18-month high
Petrol and diesel prices rose by around 3p a litre in December, reaching their highest average level since July 2015.
Longhurst Group switches to competitive tendering under Fleet Alliance
Social housing provider Longhurst Group is to introduce whole-life cost financial modelling and competitive tendering for its fleet following a switch to outsourcing through Fleet Alliance.
Ross-Shire Engineering to streamline fleet performance with Ctrack
Ross-Shire Engineering has switched to using Ctrack Online vehicle tracking system in a move to gain greater visibility and control over its fleet.
Government urged to use ‘carrots and sticks’ to tackle fleet drivers using mobiles
The Government should take a ‘carrot and stick’ approach to clamp down on mobile phone use behind the wheel, including targeting fleets directly.
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