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Arval launches updated Driver Solutions Product
The Arval Driver Solutions product provides full driver support to Arval customers and includes the full range of driver-related services from the vehicle order process, throughout … Read More »
Nexus to offer prize draw & live demos of IRIS rental software at Silverstone Fleet Show
The company is one of a large number of fleet suppliers exhibiting at the Fleet World Fleet Show, which takes place tomorrow 12 May at Silverstone, … Read More »
Fleets warned not to expect too much from new government
So says Fuel Card Services, adding that fleets shouldn’t anticipate any reduction in either fuel duty or road tax. Group marketing manager, Steve Clarke said: “David … Read More »
Vertivia enhances mileage management system
The move comes as the company reports a 13% increase in the number of drivers using the system in the first third of the year following … Read More »
Fleet Hire renews Michelin deal
The deal, won following competitive tender, is supported by the ATS Euromaster service network and covers the 65% of vehicles supplied by Fleet Hire with a … Read More »
Refreshed SEAT Ibiza to bring emissions from 88g/km
Revealed at the Barcelona Motor Show, the latest Ibiza, which continues to be offered in five-door, SC and ST estate bodystyles, sees little changes to exterior … Read More »
2015 Fleet Driver of the Year event reinforces impact of driver behaviour on fuel economy
Now in its third year, FDOTY is organised by ALD Automotive in association with Fleet World and event partners AA DriveTech and Toyota & Lexus Fleet … Read More »
Pinpointpal targets fleets, leasing & rental firms with telematics ‘lite’ solution
More than 10,000 pinpointpal units have already been fitted to a wide range of vehicles and the company, which designs, develops and manufactures the technology in … Read More »
Michelin acquires Blackcircles.com for £50m
Founded in Edinburgh by Mike Welch, Blackcircles.com has seen growth of around 20% per annum since 2008, in particular thanks to its "Click & Fit" formula, … Read More »
80% of all lease drivers see size as the most important factor when choosing a car
The global survey, which polled over 3,000 drivers in 20 countries, revealed that the size of the vehicle is the most important factor for 80% of … Read More »
New BVRLA agreement on Dart Charge to benefit leasing & rental firms
Launched on 30 November last year, Dart Charge has reduced journey times by removing the need to stop at a barrier to pay the Dartford Crossing … Read More »
Halfords to showcase payment card service at Silverstone Fleet Show
One of a large number of fleet services providers exhibiting at the Show, Halfords will be focusing on its ‘fleetcard’, which is a new cashless payment … Read More »
Trimble updates FieldMaster mobile apps with Driver Safety Scorecard
FieldMaster is a core component of Trimble's Field Service Management integrated portfolio of solutions that includes fleet management, work management and driver safety. The Driver Safety … Read More »
Free flip-book covers best practice in fleet management
The publication is the latest in the company’s Fleet Matters series, which is aimed at both public and private sector fleets of all sizes and intended … Read More »
Auto Windscreens scoops Client Care accolade at first ever Modern Claims Awards
The company scooped the ‘Client Care Award’ and was highly commended in two categories. The Modern Claims Awards, which took place on 30th April at New … Read More »
LeasePlan renews contract with FMG
LeasePlan UK has partnered with FMG since 2003 and the extended contract will see FMG continue to provide LeasePlan’s fleet with a comprehensive range of incident … Read More »
BMW reveals new 3 Series range
The compact executive car is the brand’s biggest seller, accounting for a quarter of its global sales and with 14 million sold in its 40-year history. … Read More »
Fleet registrations outperform new car market
Fleet registrations last month rose 9.0% from 85,447 to 93,095 units, bringing the fleet market share up to 50.1% from 48.3% a year ago. However, sub-25 … Read More »
Lex Autolease fleet reaches 300,000 vehicle landmark
The landmark delivery comes on the back of a period of significant investment, which is part of a five year plan to grow the fleet size … Read More »
Mazda targets Silverstone Fleet Show with new model offensive
Fleet managers will be able to get behind the wheel of 12 cars from across the Mazda range and put those models through their paces at … Read More »
Fleets urged not to rely on mpg figures
The advice from UK Fuels follows a report by Which? that suggests manufacturers are misleading consumers by overstating the fuel-economy figures to make their cars seem … Read More »
Motorway accidents involving foreign lorries rise 14%
The Accident Exchange figures indicate that nearly 1,100 crashes involving foreign lorries took place on the UK’s motorway network in 2014; an increase of 14.3% since … Read More »
Halfords Autocentres to run special offer at Silverstone Fleet Show
The company is a fully owned growing national network of 305 garages, delivering a cost effective alternative to the franchise dealer network providing franchise quality at … Read More »
Fleets & drivers invited to have input on future EV incentives
The survey is being conducted by the Electric Vehicle Centre of Excellence at the School of Engineering at Cardiff University and forms part of a European-wide … Read More »
ECG switches fleets with help of Fleet Alliance
The company provides building maintenance, repair and refurbishment services to commercial, industrial and public sectors across the UK. It operates a fleet of around 156 company … Read More »
Ogilvie to drive Northern Ireland business growth with new head of sales
Griffiths has almost 14 years’ experience in the motor trade and more recently the fleet sector, and will take over from Jim Humphreys when he retires … Read More »
Value proposition for MG3 leads to impromptu fleet purchase
Rebecca Allan of Straaltechniek UK Ltd explained: “It was one of those amazing coincidences – we were looking for cars for our sales team but nothing … Read More »
Motor manufacturers unveil latest models at Silverstone Fleet Show
This year’s Show on May 12th, which is being sponsored by Barclaycard Fuel + in association with TMC, will see a number of UK debuts in … Read More »
Ctrack adds new security & safety features to self-installed fleet tracking device
The Ctrack Plug & Play solution can be connected to the OBD II diagnostic port in a matter of seconds. This solution will now possess improved … Read More »
National Windscreens strengthens ‘Right First Time’ capability with new software
The owned vehicle glazing specialist has developed a bespoke piece of software, dubbed ‘Partscheck’, which correctly identifies the exact piece of replacement glass needed for a … Read More »
