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Fiat confirms Tipo name for new C-segment model
Based on the Aegea saloon shown in May at the Istanbul Motor Show, the vehicle will appear first in saloon form, which launches from the end … Read More »
UK cities put forward eco initiatives to bid for £35m government funding
Set up by The Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV), the Go Ultra Low Cities Scheme will award local authorities that best demonstrate the potential to … Read More »
SMEs make up 30% of car rental market
That’s the finding of new research released by Avis UK on the behaviours and attitudes of UK business travellers in relation to car rental services. The … Read More »
Integrated camera systems could become industry standard, says Trakm8 chairman
The company has been offering RoadHawk dash-cams to customers alongside its telematics solutions since acquiring the Cornish camera company in June of this year. Chairman of … Read More »
Renault EVs now available to hire on Outer Hebrides under E-Car Club partnership
The nine electric ZOE superminis and one Kangoo Van Z.E. are available to hire on an hourly or daily basis from a number of locations across … Read More »
FairFuelUK warns government not to introduce 'knee-jerk' measures on diesels
Lead Campaigner, Quentin Willson said: “We’re hearing rumours in Westminster that the Treasury could be considering higher Vehicle Excise Duty rates, a purchase tax on used … Read More »
National newspapers clash over speeding cameras
Last week saw the Sun call for official rules on using speed cameras to be reinstated — saying that they have been quietly scrapped by the … Read More »
TMC to drive IT strategy under new chief information officer
The company offers mileage capture, auditing and control services for fleets operating across Europe and the role will see Appleby develop and implement IT and development … Read More »
Transport Secretary confirms start of UK emissions testing programme
Following VW's admission about using defeat devices, Mr McLoughlin called on the European Commission to introduce real-world driving emissions tests as soon as possible and said … Read More »
Electric vehicles complete successful MPG Marathon
Following their introduction to the event last year, two electric vehicles took part this year in the UK’s leading eco-driving challenge which was sponsored for the … Read More »
Toyota to launch driverless technologies from 2020
The vehicle – which is a modified version of a Lexus GS – is being tested on Tokyo’s Shuto Expressway and is equipped for automated motorway … Read More »
Driver error is contributory factor in 74% of accidents
Police can cite up to six factors for the cause of each accident they report. The figures from the Department for Transport show that in 2014 … Read More »
Mitsubishi reveals eX compact SUV concept ahead of Tokyo
The concept is based on the Concept XR-PHEV II shown at Geneva, which previewed the new ASX, but brings an all-electric system – Mitsubishi says eX … Read More »
Sally Gunnell and Charley Boorman are new guest speakers at ‘Fleet 2020’ ICFM conference
The two replace original guest speaker Phil Tufnell, who had to pull out at the last minute due to BBC filming commitments. Meanwhile Arval has been … Read More »
Fleet Service GB augments vehicle and driver management services
The updates cover maintenance management, accident management, driver management and fines management as well as out-of-hours call handling. Head of sales Marcus Bray said: “Fleet Service … Read More »
Creative Graphics International Limited acquires Sign Language
CGI, based in Bedford with a production facility in Cape Town, South Africa, has over 35 years experience providing branding solutions to the automotive, aviation and … Read More »
Roadsense launches combined telematics and real-time 3G camera
Described by the firm as a ‘game changer’, the system provides a full tracking and driver behaviour solution. Andrew Tillman, managing director of Roadsense, said: “We … Read More »
New CCS government vehicle hire agreement includes car sharing & ULEVs
The new agreement covers a wide range of vehicles including passenger vehicles, off road 4x4s, minibuses and heavy goods vehicles and also includes access to electric … Read More »
Average used prices remain stable, reports Autorola
The firm says that the average prices of used cars that it sold online in Q3 fell by just £4 to £8,838 from Q2. Meanwhile YtD … Read More »
Focus on TCO not fuel prices for procurement
So says Steve Clarke, group marketing manager of The Fuelcard People, as he says that cheaper diesel makes comparison between diesel and petrol cars increasingly complex, … Read More »
EU considers delays to diesel emission tests
As reported by the Financial Times, the changes, which were proposed this week at a meeting in Brussels, would give manufacturers until late 2019 to ensure that … Read More »
Less than a quarter of drivers read the Highway Code after passing their test
In an online survey of 400 road users, only 23% said they had read the Highway Code since they passed their practical driving test. In response, … Read More »
Ctrack adds driver behaviour app to mobile tracking solution
The new app forms part of the Mobi2 real-time fleet management driver feedback and business private mileage solution, which was originally launched to provide fleet managers … Read More »
DriveNow boosts electric car sharing fleet in London with 20 more BMW i3s
The new i3s joins the existing 30 already being operated in North and East London and are being run alongside the firm’s existing pool of 240 … Read More »
Former fleet manager is ‘most efficient fleet driver’ at MPG Marathon
Driving a BMW 320d ED Sport Saloon, with co-driver and navigator Richard Holt, Powell clocked up an overall mpg of 72.65, some 10.57% better than the … Read More »
Hyundai Tucson leads way in latest Euro NCAP results
In the test, the new-generation Tucson compact SUV achieved high scores in all areas of assessment, with Euro NCAP said that it showed “a worthy evolution in terms of … Read More »
Awareness courses better than heavy-handed prosecutions, AA tells European police
Speaking at the event, King told European police chiefs that in some respects the UK has taken the lead in trying to re-educate drivers and riders … Read More »
Isotrak and Aeris collaboration to bring improved operational efficiencies for fleets
The deal sees Aeris, an end-to-end M2M and IoT service provider, add its AerCore IoT and M2M network, AerPort connectivity platform and AerVoyance IoT and M2M … Read More »
Debbie Fox appointed general manager of Athoris
The web-based platform is used for maintenance and repair quote authorisation, management and invoicing by fleets, leasing firms and carmakers, and the new general manager will … Read More »
RAC awards two-year sole supply deal to National Windscreens
The deal covers the RAC’s fleet of 1500 patrol vehicles, as well as for all vehicles covered by the company’s Accident Management division. Nick Williams, general … Read More »
