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BVRLA launches roundtables to outline policy positions for 2016
The first gathering took place on 19th October and discussed the subject of Vehicle Safety. Future events will focus on Intelligent Mobility, Air Quality and Business … Read More »
DVSA releases new Better Driving guide for improved driver behaviour
The guide, Better Driving, has been produced by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) in partnership with leading psychologist in the field of driver behaviour, … Read More »
39% of business drivers have had penalty points when driving at work
In total, 39% of business drivers surveyed said that they had received points on their license for work-related driving misdemeanours. Almost two-thirds (62%) of those with … Read More »
Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) deadline looms
Critical to accurately calculating the amount of energy used by vehicles on business-related journeys are detailed fuel purchasing and mileage records, although the government has said … Read More »
Thatcham pledges to help drive research into Cyber security for connected cars
Connected vehicle technology provides the basis for many emerging driver assistance and comfort systems yet it’s this convergence between automotive and computer technology that could also … Read More »
Nurse Plus expands SEAT fleet with Leon delivery
Nurse Plus operates on a pool car basis which ensures that cars are always available for client visits, which for domiciliary services in particular can be … Read More »
Average fleet growth and market confidence revealed in Fleet Market Attitudes Report
Figures from the Fleet Market Attitudes Report show that the UK’s current economic climate has had a positive effect on the fleet market, with the average … Read More »
wejo smart driving app launches fleet offering
The wejo fleet app is available to download to the users phone with Android and iOS systems. It uses GPS and commonly used mapping software to register … Read More »
National Windscreens strengthens board of directors with new appointment
Mr Donaldson's place on the board will enable him to contribute to the further development of the business as a whole, as well as strengthening the … Read More »
Telematics data suggests speed cameras are creating unsafe braking 'black spots'
80% of all the UK speed cameras investigated had hard braking activity, with braking increasing six fold on average at these locations. Wunelli defines a hard … Read More »
Fleetio adds VIN Decoding feature for improved efficiency
To help fleet managers specify the correct vehicles and even replace assets as their fleets grow in size, the VIN decoding feature expedites the process of … Read More »
Fleetcor UK invests in expanded sales team
Appointed to lead the sales operation is Tony Murtagh. Prior to joining Fleetcor UK, Tony worked at Lloyds Bank & Lex Autolease for over 17 years, … Read More »
39% of British drivers involved in an unreported incident during GMT
The survey by dash cams retailer, LaptopsDirect.co.uk, quizzed 1,000 car drivers on their experiences of driving during Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). It found a third have … Read More »
Allianz partners with Lightfoot for improved fleet driver safety
The partnership with Lightfoot enables Allianz’s Fleet and Motor Trade policyholders to purchase Lightfoot at a discounted rate. Lightfoot’s small in-cab device can be fitted to … Read More »
Alphabet boosts employee engagement with new appointment
Ms Witty's role focuses on three key areas of the business: cultural values, reward and recognition, and corporate social responsibility and charity. With her goals firmly set … Read More »
More than 80% of company car drivers admit motorway speeding
In total, 81% of company car drivers admitted to regularly breaking the 70mph speed limit, compared to 69% of private motorists. But when asked if they … Read More »
ALD Automotive drives AFR take-up on internal fleet
Over 30 C- and E-Class Hybrid models have been allocated to its internal fleet with the remainder added to ALD’s flexi-lease product, PoolFleet, to enhance the … Read More »
Europcar reveals new ToMyCar rental app
The rental specialist will once again be the official Mobility Partner at the event and will showcase its ToMyCar initiative. Currently being trialled in the UK, … Read More »
Changing to new Summer Time system would reduce CO2 pollution by at least 447,000 tonnes each year
The organisation said a move to SDST – GMT+1 in winter and GMT+2 in summer – would create lighter evenings all year round and result in … Read More »
Roy Brannen becomes new chief executive for Transport Scotland
Brannen, currently director of trunk roads and bus operations at Transport Scotland, will take up the post in early November. He succeeds current chief executive David … Read More »
VW confirms Euro 5 and Euro 6 EA288 engines not affected by defeat device
The carmaker added that “new vehicles of the Volkswagen Group offered within the European Union with those engines comply with legal requirements and environmental standards”. The … Read More »
EV chauffeur service targets fleets with zero-emission self-hire solution
The firm launched earlier this year with a fleet of Tesla Model S zero emission electric luxury cars and helped by strong demand, is to double … Read More »
Pricing and specs announced for new Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
Debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show last month, the Sports Tourer is based on an all-new lightweight vehicle architecture with a new design, powertrains and technology, … Read More »
Transport Minister urges fleets to remain “ambitious and bold” in ULEV take-up
Speaking at the Future of Business Mobility summit in London yesterday (22 October), Transport Minister Andrew Jones urged fleets to remain “ambitious and bold” in embracing … Read More »
Fleets increasingly recognising benefits of asset tracking
So says fleet monitoring specialist Motrak, which says it’s planning for significant growth on the back of record demand. Paul Holdcroft, head of Motrak, said: “Demand … Read More »
ICFM reports record turnout for ‘Fleet 2020’ Conference
The 23rd ICFM conference also saw attendees gain valuable insight into what fleet may look like in five years from six experts on the ‘in-dialogue ‘Fleet … Read More »
Staying permanently on British Summer Time could significantly reduce road casualties
According to Department for Transport statistics, the number of road fatalities and casualties hits a peak in October, November and December, despite the fact that road … Read More »
Majority of drivers put off keyless technology over security fears
A survey by stolen vehicle recovery expert TRACKER found that 70% of respondents said they would reconsider purchasing a keyless car in the wake of growing … Read More »
AA offers free Drive Motorway courses
The organisation says that almost half of motorists know friends or family who avoid driving on motorways. In addition, one in 50 people, 13,000 per day, … Read More »
UK car manufacturing up 15.5% in September
The figures for last month show a 15.5% rise compared with September last year, with year-to-date volumes 3.3% up on the same period in 2015. Production … Read More »
