Category : Latest News
MileageCount launches combined fuel card and mileage capture software
The new solution is intended to offer a secure and accurate means of reconciling fuel consumption and mileage capture data to support businesses with full HMRC … Read More »
Fleets could fall foul of recent data protection law under driver licence changes, warns LICENCECHECK
“There are just too many unanswered questions at the moment,” said Richard Brown, managing director of licence checking and monitoring company LICENCECHECK. “The elimination of the … Read More »
BMW to include satellite navigation as standard across UK range
Under the changes, from July onwards, the BMW 2 Series Convertible and 2 Series Active Tourer will receive navigation as a standard feature. In addition to … Read More »
Trakm8 to bring SWIFT 6 & SummerSpeed prize draw to Silverstone Fleet Show 2015
Trakm8 will be one of a large number of fleet service companies exhibiting at the 2015 Fleet Show, which is being held on Tuesday 12 May, … Read More »
New TomTom MyDrive app enables drivers to control sat nav from phone
Dubbed TomTom MyDrive, the new app will also evolve to bring future useful features as the MyDrive platform is open to developers and third parties. T … Read More »
ACFO seminar to turn spotlight on inadequate mileage record keeping
Entitled “Effective Vehicle Choice and Fuel and Mileage Management”, the all-day event on 8 May will include a session focused on the importance of fuel and … Read More »
Autogas calls for further support for LPG to help asthma sufferers
Ahead of World Asthma Day (Tuesday 5th May), Autogas has highlighted reports that air pollution in the UK has reached its maximum level rating of ‘10’ … Read More »
EU Parliament votes in favour of mandatory roll-out of eCall from spring 2018
Road accidents took 25,700 lives in the EU in 2014 – a death toll that the new devices could cut by an estimated 10% a year. … Read More »
ICFM to promote new one-day Fleet Masterclasses & West End show prize draw at SilverstoneFleet Show
The ICFM Fleet Masterclasses are designed to supplement the ICFM’s core competence-based training currently offered to members – leading to the Introductory Certificate, the Certificate and … Read More »
Refreshed 1 Series to bring emissions from 89g/km
Under the changes to the three and five-door hatchback range, the 2016 models gain subtle exterior changes, including a new lower apron with larger air intakes … Read More »
IAM calls on carmakers to reduce driver distraction
So says the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), which has warned that car manufacturers are building high-tech distractions into their new vehicles and have made interiors … Read More »
Facelifted Audi A8 gains more kit & lower emissions
Offered in standard or Long Wheelbase formats, the latest range features an updated range of engines. Long Wheelbase versions will continue to be available with the … Read More »
Drivers’ abhorrence of traffic wardens wanes
Just over 10 years ago it was announced in the company’s nationwide survey that the job of ‘Traffic Warden’ was the most hated by the UK … Read More »
New Fleet Logistics strategic account manager to help with UK expansion plans
Branston has worked in the fleet industry for the last 25 years, and was most recently sales director at Total Accident Management where she was responsible … Read More »
Details announced for Nottinghamshire Driving for Better Business seminar
Taking place on Tuesday 16 June 2015 from 9am to 4pm, the event is aimed at local businesses and will see speakers from companies such as … Read More »
BMW Group renews roadside assistance contract with Allianz Global Assistance
This contract renewal builds on a 34-year partnership and will see Allianz Global Assistance continue to deliver roadside assistance services, including Dedicated Technicians, enhanced customer support, … Read More »
Hitachi Capital announces senior management changes to spearhead global growth
Under the changes, which took effect on 1 April 2015, Simon Oliphant, currently CEO of the Vehicle Solutions group, has been appointed as head of a … Read More »
WEX Europe Services to showcase Esso Card at Silverstone Fleet Show
On 1st December 2014, WEX Inc, a leading provider of corporate payment solutions, announced that it had acquired the assets of the Esso Card programme through … Read More »
Half of drivers admit flouting traffic laws
The survey carried out by Brake with Direct Line also found that half of drivers who admit to breaking traffic laws (25% of all drivers) say … Read More »
Volvo introduces Drive-E engines across the range
The move sees all of its front-wheel-drive models with the new four-cylinder engines, which now include petrol-powered T2 and T3, and diesel-powered D2 and D3 engines. … Read More »
New motoring tax report launched as new car CO2 emissions fall to all-time low
The latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that in 2014, new cars averaged just 124.6g/km, beating last year’s record average … Read More »
Hyundai reveals pricing & spec for new fleet-orientated i40
Designed and engineered at Hyundai’s European R&D headquarters, the new 40 brings styling changes including a redesigned front grille and front bumper, along with reshaped front … Read More »
Petrol sales fall to lowest level in 25 years
Petrol sales fell 10% in March to a record low of 1.31bn litres following a 4% growth in February when drivers took advantage of prices 22p … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show is ‘most complete show ever’
The 2015 event on 12 May, which is being sponsored by Barclaycard Fuel+ in association with TMC, has already attracted record numbers of exhibitors and pre-registered … Read More »
Discovery Sport to get 129g/km Jaguar XE diesel engine
Already used in the Jaguar XE, the 2.0-litre four-cylinder Ingenium diesel engine is designed to deliver class-leading torque and power outputs, combined with excellent refinement, reduced … Read More »
Vehicle carbon levels reach all-time low for Fleet Alliance
The vehicle funding and fleet management provider has seen CO2 emissions drop to 116g/km per vehicle for all new cars ordered in the first quarter of … Read More »
City Auction Group reports strong demand for small to mid-range vehicles
In total, the event saw 300 vehicles sold, with a total value of £2.3m. City Auction Group’s data from the auction shows that 75% of … Read More »
Majority of UK drivers would pick a car based on cost rather than safety
That’s according to a report from car leasing company OSV Ltd, which found that overall 53% of the UK would pick a car based on the … Read More »
Volkswagen up! tops CAP league table for lowest depreciation
The data shows that depreciation over the last three years for the city car has averaged just £4,410 – less than half of the car’s original … Read More »
FVL to enhance customer service under new head trainer role
An experienced, results driven operations manager with over 15 years’ experience in the contact centre industry for such blue-chip organisations as Teleperformance, Thus, Dell and ScottishPower, … Read More »
