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Experts outline predictions for 2016 UK new car registrations
Data published yesterday by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that UK new car registrations for 2015 beat 2.6 million units for the … Read More »
Cheaper fuel not an excuse to relax fuel management, says Chevin
So says Chevin, adding that fleets should not view cheaper fuel as an excuse not to take further action.
Fleet registrations reach all-time high in 2015
Latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that UK new car registrations for 2015 beat 2.6 million units for the first … Read More »
Latest Ctrack telematics solution to target vehicle sharing schemes
Using Ctrack telematics units, the solution can be used to enable remote activation and access of vehicles– using RFID cards or a smartphone app – as … Read More »
Ford Edge SUV goes on sale in UK
Available in dealerships from this summer, the model joins Ford’s Kuga and EcoSport models to complete Ford’s three-car SUV line-up and is being is being positioned … Read More »
Courts come under fire for not disqualifying three motorists with over 40 points
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) says a Freedom of Information request to the DVLA has found that three drivers with more than 40 points on … Read More »
EDT promotes Jon Tatnall to sales director
Tatnall joined the firm last August and was previously dealer principal at Yeomans Peugeot and Hyundai in Hastings. He started his career as a trainee sales … Read More »
Government and fleets urged to cut unnecessary travel
That’s according to a new report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, which says these changes would contribute to improvements in safety, public health as well … Read More »
Volkswagen Budd-e concept previews modular EV platform
Unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the BUDD-e concept uses the group’s Modular Electric Drive Kit (MEB) which will standardise components across different … Read More »
New range of ‘efficient and affordable’ driver risk management services
The services have been developed by Bristol-based HS Fleet and are intended to deliver “a refreshing range of transparent, effective and affordable fleet management options”. Services … Read More »
Free Brake webinar to cover maximising fleet telematics benefits
Although the organisation said that telematics can be an incredibly useful tool for fleet managers, it added that many fleets still fail to maximise the safety … Read More »
New Garmin Drive sat nav range puts focus on driver awareness
Debuting at this year’s Consumer Electronic Show, the range comprises four models – Garmin Drive, Garmin DriveSmart, Garmin DriveAssist and Garmin DriveLuxe – all of which … Read More »
Sandicliffe Motor Contracts creates new commercial manager role
Marshall joins the contract hire and leasing firm with over 25 years’ industry experience and will help to support the company’s strategic growth plans into 2016 … Read More »
Firms warned of increasing limitations of using spreadsheets to manage large fleets
Although the fleet software specialist says such an approach is fine for businesses just running a handful of vehicles, such an approach can bring signification limitations … Read More »
Falling diesel prices help lead to record sales
RAC Fuel Watch data for December shows that the average price of petrol fell by more than 4p a litre in December – from 107.55p at … Read More »
Volvo partners with Microsoft for voice control tech
The initiative will enable drivers in Volvo on Call-enabled markets to undertake tasks including setting the sat nav, starting the heater, locking the doors, flashing the … Read More »
Toyota to deploy telematics system using SmartDeviceLink platform
The carmaker is to deploy a telematics system using the SmartDeviceLink (SDL) platform, which has been developed by Livio and is being used by Ford, which … Read More »
New research shows link between corporate eyecare and health, wellbeing and productivity
Carried out on behalf of Specsavers Corporate Eyecare, the independent survey of over 100 heads of UK companies and organisations, representing a minimum of 300,000 employees, … Read More »
US Department of Justice sues Volkswagen Group for emissions scandal
Filed on behalf of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in a federal court in Detroit, Michigan, the complaint alleges that nearly 600,000 2.0 and 3.0-litre diesel … Read More »
AA to develop connected car services under new international JV
Dubbed Intelematics Europe, the new JV sees the breakdown recovery specialist team up with roadside assistance clubs in the Netherlands (ANWB) and in Austria (OAMTC), and … Read More »
Volvo works with Ericsson on interruption-free media streaming for driverless cars
Announced prior to the start of the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week, the new partnership will build on the carmaker’s Concept 26 vision for … Read More »
Mandatory eyesight testing essential for drivers says GEM
The call comes from road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist, which says a detailed test of a driver’s visual acuity and field of view should be … Read More »
2016 to bring plateau in car sales and increased focus on cyber security, says KPMG
John Leech, UK head of automotive at the firm, has made the following predictions: Car market “In 2016, the European car market will continue to improve … Read More »
Lyreco to move away from private fuel with help of Barclaycard Fuel+ and TMC
The move will see Lyreco’s 500 company car drivers relinquish 'free' private fuel benefit in 2016, with Fuel+ providing Lyreco with the data and analysis needed … Read More »
Norwegian football star launches new ABAX recruitment programme
The teenage forward, currently on loan at Peterborough United from West Ham United, was invited to learn about the work the technology company carries out, in … Read More »
Skoda UK appoints new brand director
Movassaghi joined the Volkswagen Group in 2010 and has also served as head of sales operations for Skoda and, most recently, as head of service and … Read More »
Supermarkets cut diesel at the pumps to lowest price in 11 years
For freight operators fuel represents around a third of annual operating costs. FTA’s members have reported that the high price of fuel is their number one … Read More »
Slashing of diesel to £1/l will save an average £10 on every fill-up
Commenting on the slashed price of diesel, RAC fuel watch spokesman Pete Williams, said: "The UK's 11 million diesel drivers will clearly welcome this move by … Read More »
Hyundai appoints ex-Lamborghini director to head new luxury brand
Effective from the start of this month, the role is based at the carmaker’s headquarters in Seoul, where Fitzgerald will be in charge of marketing and … Read More »
Activa Contracts launches new 'wear and tear' guide to target greater transparency
The ‘Wear and Tear Guide’ is initially being made available to customers online, but printed copies will be distributed as new vehicles are delivered to company … Read More »
