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eDriving showcases fleet safety developments following merger
As announced earlier this year, US online driver education specialist eDriving bought Interactive Driving Systems to provide a full suite of driver training solutions on a … Read More »
KeeResources to use real-world fuel consumptions and emissions testing data from Emissions Analytics
The firm, which supplies automotive data to the fleet industry as well as vehicle manufacturers and retailers, said the move will enable its users to review … Read More »
Hertz renames wholly owned accident management division
The move follows the firm’s acquisition of CCL in 2013. Hertz Accident Support offers a comprehensive range of services to the car and van insurance replacement … Read More »
Toyota to exhibit at Motability’s ‘The Big Event’
The free event will enable visitors to find out more about Toyota cars and its hybrid technology. They will also learn how the Motability Scheme works … Read More »
Inchcape Fleet Solutions to showcase competitive tendering with Apple Watch prize draw at Silverstone Fleet Show
At the Show – which takes place at Silverstone on 11 May – Inchcape Fleet Solutions will spotlight how its customer-centric solutions can help fleets make … Read More »
Growth in fleet market offsets slight downturn in private registrations
Latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that 189,505 cars were registered in the month – the highest total for April … Read More »
GMAC UK to put spotlight on commercial funding solutions at Silverstone Fleet Show
The show takes place on 11 May at Silverstone and is intended to provide a ‘one stop shop’ for fleet decision-makers, including a Question Time-style fleet … Read More »
Skoda announces name for new SUV
The new model, which was previewed as the VisionS concept at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, is named after the Kodiak bear that lives on a … Read More »
Multi-bid leasing can help insulate from market fluctuations, says Fleet Operations
The call comes from Fleet Operations as it highlights Office of National Statistics (ONS) figures indicating used car values fell 5.6% year on year in February. … Read More »
Aston Barclay plc enhances vehicle collection and inspection services
Forming the latest stage of group investment, the business has invested over £700,000 in a fleet of new, environmentally-friendly vehicle transporters, with custom-built trailers. This improves … Read More »
Skoda to showcase line-up at Motability event
The event takes place at EventCity, Manchester, on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 May 2016, with the Skoda line-up to include the Fabia, Octavia, Superb and … Read More »
Fleet Show debut for Audi Q7 plug-in hybrid
The only diesel-electric plug-in hybrid in its class, the Q7 e-tron combines an efficient V6 TDI engine with a powerful electric motor, offering four-wheel drive and … Read More »
BP to offer Fleet Show visitors chance to win £500 in Amazon vouchers
At the show, BP will be present to highlight how its extensive network – made up both of BP, UK and European partner sites – is … Read More »
Speedway tickets up for grabs at Silverstone Fleet Show
At the Prestige Fleet Servicing stand at the Fleet Show on 11 May, visitors will be able to test their reactions on a race team speedway … Read More »
Pricing and specifications announced for new Fiat Tipo hatchback and estate
Priced from £12,995 to £18,995 OTR for the hatchback and £13,995 to £19,995 OTR for the Tipo Station Wagon, the c-segment models, which replace the Bravo, … Read More »
New Crown Commercial Service agreement highlights “significant” telematics benefits for public sector
Expected to enable public sector organisations to save £3 for every £1 invested, the agreement has been developed in conjunction with police, ambulance, local government and … Read More »
University of Birmingham adds Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell to day-to-day fleet
The ix35 Fuel Cell – one of the UK’s first hydrogen fuel cell fleet vehicles – has been leased to the university by Lex Autolease, and … Read More »
ALD Automotive UK strengthens sales and management team
The latest appointments, which follow significant growth in 2015 and continued expansion in the first quarter of 2016, include the addition of Paul Lomas as head … Read More »
Fuel prices up by over 2p a litre, reports RAC
RAC Fuel Watch data for April shows the latest rise is the result of a 25% increase in the cost of a barrel of oil from … Read More »
Latest GreenRoad website showcases mobile-based fleet management solutions
The new website – www.greenroad.com – provides information on the technology behind firm’s driver safety and fleet performance management software and also spotlights the suite of … Read More »
Contesting excessive highway repair bills can bring five-figure savings, says insurance claims adjuster
Drivers and fleets presented with large bills for road surface and street furniture repairs following a crash are being urged to challenge the costs.The call comes … Read More »
Last chance to enter LowCVP 2016 Low Carbon Champions Awards
The Champions Awards recognise organisations and individuals that have made a real difference in the area of low carbon road transport. There are seven award … Read More »
2016 ETSC PRAISE Awards to recognise fleets for road safety achievements
Previous winners include Transport for London and British Telecom, which have demonstrated that prioritising road safety can help the bottom line, improve working conditions for staff, … Read More »
Specialist fleet insurance broker offers risk management analysis service
Gauntlet Group, a specialist broker in motor fleet insurance as well as risk management, has launched a new service to offer fleets the opportunity to reduce … Read More »
Question Time style debate to tackle hot fleet issues at Silverstone Fleet Show
The new-style session will debate issues such as such as the future of the sector, the impact of a potential Brexit, company car taxation and the … Read More »
Trakm8 to highlight fleet capabilities of Route Monkey and RoadHawk brands at Fleet Show
Although Trakm8 is famed for providing innovative telematics-based solutions to the fleet management, vehicle leasing and insurance industry, the group’s portfolio has been significantly broadened over … Read More »
New Masternaut telematics module pinpoints vehicle faults
The module uses Masternaut’s non-intrusive CANbus technology to collect automatic and real-time vehicle data for both cars and commercial vehicles. The Masternaut Maintenance dashboard … Read More »
RAC to drive awareness of fleet telematics benefits in Northern Ireland
Recent RAC research has shown that business take-up of telematics systems in Northern Ireland is among the lowest in the UK, with only 27% of businesses … Read More »
First Vehicle Leasing to expand sales team
The firm, which is a leasing broker member of the BVRLA, funded some £48m of vehicle transactions throughout its latest financial year and now recruiting 10 … Read More »
New TomTom Start sat nav series includes average speed zone warnings
According to TomTom’s camera database, there are now 325 average speed zones on the UK’s roads, compared with 167 zones in 2013 – a 95% increase … Read More »
