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Alex Grant named new editor of Fleet World
With immediate effect, Alex Grant is the new editor of Fleet World, replacing Steve Moody who has moved into the role of publisher at Fleet World … Read More »
Diesel use to fall over next five years, predict UK fleets
Fleet use of diesel vehicles is likely to fall over the next five years as businesses increasingly migrate to alternative fuel vehicles, new research finds.
Fleetio launches fleet management mobile app
Fleet management software developer Fleetio has launched a new mobile app that enables users to instantly update information and access fleet data anytime, anywhere. Dubbed Fleetio … Read More »
Milton Keynes scheme provides thousands of free electric car parking spaces
Electric vehicle drivers in Milton Keynes can now park for free in 15,000 commuter and charging spaces under the first of a series of nationwide EV … Read More »
New Ctrack Executive Dashboard to provide business-critical summary data
A new Executive Dashboard has been launched by Ctrack to provide both small and large fleet operators with operational insight and business intelligence through their telematics … Read More »
Ogilvie Fleet achieves Investors in People Gold Standard
Ogilvie Fleet says it’s become the second organisation in the vehicle leasing and fleet management sector to gain Investors in People Gold Standard. The international standard … Read More »
Council fleet managers to be advised on benefits of LPG fuel at national transport seminar
Local authorities attending a national transport seminar in Solihull next week will find out more about how LPG can be used to improve local air quality … Read More »
Typical daily journeys within EV capabilities for 98% of drivers, finds LeasePlan
More than three-quarters (76%) of UK drivers claim they would not opt for an electric vehicle because ‘long distance’ trips are not yet possible and yet, … Read More »
Seasonal pressures lead to fall in fleet values in June
Fleet and overall used car values fell in June, with seasonal pressures coming into play as the markets slow for the summer holiday period, BCA has … Read More »
Real-world fuel economy figures published for 30 PSA models
The results (available online here) come from a test procedure established with two non-governmental organisations, Transport & Environment (T&E) and France Nature Environment (FNE) and follow … Read More »
Skoda Kodiaq to bring latest infotainment, connectivity and assistance system technology
Skoda has released more details of its forthcoming Kodiaq large SUV, which features the brand’s new design language plus the latest infotainment, connectivity, and assistance system … Read More »
Half of UK’s top 10 best-selling cars don’t offer standard AEB fitment
Carmakers are being urged to prioritise fitting Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) technology to their best-selling models to make the biggest contribution to reducing the number of … Read More »
Aston Barclay and cap hpi launch inspection app for fleets
Aston Barclay plc and cap hpi have teamed up to develop a new mobile and tablet-based inspection app that provides enhanced reporting and appraisal for Aston … Read More »
New salary sacrifice scheme provides key employee benefit for King’s College Hospital
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has launched a salary sacrifice scheme to provide an enhanced benefit to staff and promote green car use. Implemented by … Read More »
Free home charging points available with Nissan LEAF
Nissan GB customers buying a Nissan LEAF purchased with finance are being offered the chance to receive a free home charging point. POD Point and Chargemaster, … Read More »
Chevin joins Go Ultra Low campaign
Fleet management software specialist Chevin Fleet Solutions has become the latest UK fleet to join the government’s Go Ultra Low campaign.
All-new challenges and vehicle categories for MPG Marathon 2016
This year, the MPG Marathon has undergone the most exciting shift in its history, with a raft of new categories and competitions to reflect the ever … Read More »
cap hpi launches additional code for global trend analysis
cap hpi has announced plans to launch a globalised approach to automotive data that is said to have far-reaching implications for the motor industry. The company … Read More »
Intelligent Car Leasing appoints new commercial director
Personal contract hire and SME business leasing specialist, Intelligent Car Leasing (ICL), has appointed Chris Smith as new commercial director as it looks to further expand … Read More »
Record half-year performance for UK new car market
The UK new car market grew by a steady 3.2% in the first six months of the year, according to the latest figures released by the … Read More »
Access to and use of vehicle data top technology concern for fleets
Nearly two thirds (63%) of respondents to the latest BVRLA Fleet Technology Survey “strongly agree” that more standards and regulation are required to control access to … Read More »
Early introduction of ULEZ will penalise SMEs, says RAC
In response to the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan’s announcement that the government will bring the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) into London a year earlier … Read More »
BVRLA membership grows 9.6% in H1
The BVRLA has added 94 new members across all categories of membership during the first six months of 2016, taking the association’s total membership to 853. … Read More »
London Mayor opens consultation on Emissions Surcharge and expanded ULEZ
Plans to battle the capital’s ‘toxic air’, including a £10 charge for the most polluting vehicles, the extension and early introduction of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone and … Read More »
Fuel Card Services develops leasing solution
Fuel Card Services has launched a new division offering business leasing, personal leasing or outright purchase on cars and vans. Steve Clarke, Fuel Card Services group … Read More »
“We want to hear Brexit ideas,” urges Business Secretary Savid Javid
Business Secretary Sajid Javid has moved to reassure the fleet and automotive sectors over Brexit, saying he wanted to hear ideas from firms about how the … Read More »
Mercedes-Benz appoints Rob East as head of fleet
Rob East has been appointed to the role of head of fleet for Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars. East joined the business in 2009 and was previously national … Read More »
Drivers urged to put safety first in motorway breakdowns
Drivers are being reminded of the dangers of breaking down on the motorway by road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist. The warning follows the … Read More »
Fuel prices up for fourth month running, reports RAC
Average fuel prices have increased for the fourth month running, although wholesale fuel prices have only risen very slightly following the Brexit decision, latest figures find. … Read More »
GreenRoad to expand reach for driver behaviour app with new partner programme
GreenRoad is running a new partner programme with telecoms suppliers in the UK for its driver behaviour app. The GreenRoad Mobile app has been developed to … Read More »
