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Number of connected cars in UK to rise nearly fivefold by 2020
That’s the finding of new research by Statista that predicts UK connected car take-up will rise from 1.8 million units for 2016 to almost 8.6 million … Read More »
99g/km MINI Clubman aims for further fleet growth
Priced at £21,375 on the road, with business rental from £179 based on an initial payment of £1,074, the One D is the first Clubman to … Read More »
ABAX Triplog telematics sales double year on year
Within Europe, ABAX has seen a six-fold increase of sales from 2011 to 2015 and the number of devices sold in the UK has also doubled … Read More »
Ex-fleet compact executive cars and MPVs perform well in February
Average selling prices for compact executive cars were up 4.1% (£384) from January and 10.7% (£473) above the same month in 2015. Mini MPVs performed … Read More »
David Jewell retires from Vertu Group Fleet
Jewell, who joined Vertu Motors in 2008, is replaced as general manager for the division by Paul Lowdon, who has worked for the company since 2006. … Read More »
Fuel Card Services to show how easy it is to reduce fuel costs at Silverstone Fleet Show
At the Show, which takes place at the iconic Silverstone arena on Wednesday 11 May, Fuel Card Services will be offering attendees a free, no-obligation weekly … Read More »
Road safety improving but more work needed, says Scotland’s Transport Minister
His comments come as Transport Scotland publishes its 2015 Road Safety Framework Annual Report, which outlines the progress made in the last 12 months towards government … Read More »
New sentencing guidelines for safety breaches place extra onus on fleets
Effective from 1 February 2016, the new guidelines for health and safety and corporate manslaughter introduce tougher sentences for those that have breached regulations, resulting in … Read More »
Volvo urges carmakers to standardise charging for EVs
CCS is already used on the BMW i3, Volkswagen e-Golf and e-up!, as well as on the Chevrolet Spark EV and Bolt, the latter due … Read More »
BCA Leeds holds first fleet sale
The site is the first of the former Scottish Motor Auction Group (SMA) centres to be rebranded as part of the expanded BCA network of 23 … Read More »
Tax take on diesel at highest level in over a decade
That’s according to figures from the RAC Foundation, which is calling on the Government not to raise fuel duty in next week’s Budget. The data … Read More »
BCA announces major infrastructure developments for UK remarketing network
BCA’s nationwide network now includes 23 remarketing centres and will be added to this year with a new facility at Perry Barr, Birmingham. The 20-acre … Read More »
Scottish council redefines pothole rules to save costs
Under the changes for its budget for 2016/17, the local authority has said that potholes will now need to be at least 60mm deep before it … Read More »
New Masternaut Connect Reports to provide business intelligence tool
Intended to provide fleets with new abilities to identify financial, efficiency and safety risks, the new service offers customisable reports utilising 100% accurate data based on … Read More »
Car cloning could be on rise again, warns APU
The firm cited a recent case where the driver of a cloned car escaped a speeding fine and points on his licence after data from his … Read More »
Glass’s claims on PHEVs not supported by facts, says Mitsubishi
According to Glass’s head of valuations Rupert Pontin, the “popularity of petrol hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) while new is being driven almost entirely by company car … Read More »
Chevin Fleet Solutions appoints new operations director
Chenin Fleet Solutions has announced the appointment of Peter Ormsby as operations director.
Subaru's new Global Platform to underpin future EVs and hybrids
The new platform will provide a single concept for all Subaru models, including hybrid vehicles, plug-in hybrids, electric cars, and other types of alternative power units. … Read More »
Over two in three employers say eyecare delivers good ROI
According to the figures from Specsavers Corporate Eyecare, three-quarters of employers (75%) state their focus on wellbeing has increased in recent years. A significant 61% spend … Read More »
Energy Saving Trust to run free post-Budget webinar
The webinar takes place on Wednesday 23 March at 1.30pm and will communicate significant changes to company car and van drivers. It will also be … Read More »
IDS launches free road safety magazine for drivers and families
Available to sign up to here, the magazine provides road safety news, interviews with industry experts, useful advice, reference guides, tips for parents of teen drivers, … Read More »
Newcomers line up for Fleet World Fleet Show 2016 at Silverstone
This year’s newcomers include established names in the fleet industry such as leading fleet services provider, Kwik-Fit Fleet, and Activa Contracts, a subsidiary of Arnold Clark … Read More »
Fleets should install alcolocks on all vehicles, finds PACTS report
The call comes from a new report on ‘Fit to Drive’, published by the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS), that examines the law as … Read More »
Alphabet introduces Virtual Handover service for vehicles
Said to be a first within the industry, the new service has been launched following a successful trial and provides the driver with a video guide … Read More »
Popularity of PHEVs while new ‘unlikely to be matched by used car buyers’, says Glass’s
So says Glass’s, which adds that the popularity of petrol hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) while new is being driven almost entirely by company car taxation – … Read More »
CDL to provide vehicle data services to the RAC
The partnership will also provide vehicle provenance information for consumers through the RAC Passport product and vehicle look-up data to support RAC's breakdown service, call centre … Read More »
AMT Group appoints national fleet manager for leasing division
Edginton brings more than 30 years’ experience in the automotive sector, latterly working for Listers Group for 17 years where he was fleet director and pioneered … Read More »
Trials of driverless lorries raise safety questions
The Times has reported that trials will begin on the M6 in Cumbria later this year with convoys of 10 vehicles. The Chancellor is also expected … Read More »
Skoda to launch first plug-in hybrid in 2019
Christian Strube, Skoda Board member for Technical development, said: “We are convinced that it is time for Skoda to become electric. With the Superb, we … Read More »
Number of people driving 'on autopilot' rises by a third
The research is part of Continental Tyres’ ‘Vision Zero’, a long-term commitment to reduce accidents through innovative tyre technologies and automotive systems. The latest study … Read More »