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Latest TomTom WEBFLEET OptiDrive includes real-time driving advice

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The latest changes follow the introduction of direct feedback to professional drivers, using the TomTom Driver Terminals. The feedback on drive style, including harsh braking, speeding … Read More »

New eConsent paperless licence checking service to bring multiple benefits, says Driving Monitor

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Kevin Curtis, managing director of Driving Monitor, explained: “Our new eConsent system is called ePass (Electronic Permit and Safety System) and connects the driver consent with the new … Read More »

Diesel ‘demonisation’ is grey area, says Emissions Analytics

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The SMMT campaign, launched last week, is intended to increase consumer awareness of modern diesel engines and follows what the SMMT said was 'widespread confusion' about … Read More »

Electric vehicle RVs closing in on diesel equivalents, says Glass's

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According to head of valuations, Rupert Pontin, 2020’s EU-wide target of 95g/km average CO2 emissions means the technology’s current 2% share of the market will have … Read More »

Chevin implements new fleet software implementations team

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The four-strong unit is being headed up by Steve De Launay who is joined by Lisa Simpkins, technical trainer; and Rizwan Bashara and Scott Earley, both … Read More »

Volvo adds entry-level model to V60 Plug-in Hybrid

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The D5 Twin Engine uses a 161bhp version of the 2.4-litre turbodiesel engine found in the D6 Twin Engine available to date, with the same 68bhp … Read More »

Renault Captur gains higher-powered diesel

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The 1.5-litre dCi 110 unit produces 108bhp and 192lb.ft of torque, an increase of 20bhp and 30lb.ft over the dCi 90 unit, yet still offers up … Read More »

New recruits join Marshall Leasing

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The new recruits include Julie Irons, who joins as Richard Baird’s New Business Development Team as manager and will be working alongside Baird to grow the … Read More »

ULEVs line up for Silverstone Fleet Show

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The timing is extremely relevant this year as new tax rules governing ULEVS take effect from April. For example, the threshold governing 100% capital allowances on … Read More »

55% of young business drivers fear being replaced by driverless cars

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The fleet telematics specialist surveyed 2,000 UK employees who drive as part of their job, to find out their attitudes towards driverless cars and the effect … Read More »

BMW reveals 77g/km plug-in hybrid X5

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The X5 xDrive40e combines a 245bhp four-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine with a 113bhp electric motor, both of which are able to drive all four wheels through … Read More »

Outlander PHEV to deliver significant savings for signs & graphics specialist

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Launched in the UK last year, the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has an electric range of 32½ miles, emits just 44g of CO2 per kilometre, and boasts … Read More »

Avis adds Yaris Hybrid to London rental fleet

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The first of the new additions to Avis’s vehicle fleet will initially be available at major gateway locations – Heathrow and Stansted airports – and in … Read More »

Ogilvie Fleet accelerates expansion plans with HSBC funding

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Ranked as one of the largest funding arrangements of its kind to a Scottish-based business in recent years, it will enable Ogilvie Fleet to potentially almost … Read More »

Tusker continues campaign on behalf of teachers

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Although salary sacrifice for cars is one of the fastest growing employee benefits in the UK right now, teaching is the only profession that is unfairly … Read More »

DfT to close English road safety comparison website

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It added that the equivalent information is now widely available online from several other sources – meaning it provides low value for taxpayers. The ‘English road … Read More »

Enterprise opens at Edinburgh Waverley

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Five new jobs will be created at the purpose-built branch, three of which will be for graduates who will join Enterprise’s nationwide Management Trainee Programme. Enterprise … Read More »

UK road fuel tax highest in EU, warns AA

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With the Budget due on Wednesday and fuel duty frozen until after the election, the AA challenges all political parties to commit in their election manifestos … Read More »

Fleet Evolution to launch full-time fleet management service at Silverstone Fleet Show

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Fleet Evolution is one of a number of fleet specialist firms exhibiting at the Fleet World Fleet Show on 12 May at Silverstone where it will … Read More »

Experteye announces 2015 awards winners

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This year's award winners are: Fleeteye CSi Award – for the leasing provider offering the best service to its customers (fleet size up to 250) Winner: … Read More »

Voters say potholes are number one transport priority for next government

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A total of 2,040 adults (aged 18 and over) were asked to choose from a list of options what they see as the top two or … Read More »

Fleets to further ramp up use of short-term hire

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Almost two in five fleet decision makers (38%) say that they have spent more on rental in 2014, while a similar figure (41%) expect to do … Read More »

BCA reaches one million vehicle milestone

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The company attributed the success to a blend of growth in all markets, an expanding geographic footprint and investment in digital channels, innovative services and customer … Read More »

Viridor signs new three-year sole supply deal with Lex Autolease

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The deal covers a total fleet of 350 vehicles comprising 290 cars and 60 commercial vehicles and follows a competitive tendering process, with Lex Autolease having … Read More »

GreenRoad reports 33% increase in UK drivers awarded Fleet Elite Status

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The company, a leading provider of driver-focused fleet performance management solutions, added that the percentage of drivers with perfect GreenRoad Safety Scores grew even more rapidly, … Read More »

Nev Pooley joins Applied Driving Techniques as head of training & development

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The company, a leading provider of fleet compliance and risk management solutions, said the new management role will enable it to further develop its team of … Read More »

“Time for Government to rectify historic LPG investment withdrawal gaffe” says Autogas

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The calls are being made after a House of Commons Transport Select Committee report criticised the way the Government withdrew grants supporting the purchase of LPG … Read More »

Highways England to take over motorways and major A roads from 1 April

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The change comes as the Government outlines its previously announced road investment strategy for the 2015 to 2020 period in a new document outlining how it will … Read More »

Former epyx director joins RAC to lead drive for growth in B2B

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Wallace brings a wealth of industry experience to the role and will be responsible for leading the development of the core business-to-business (B2B) customer base, and … Read More »

Motorist racks up 40 penalty points without ever having a licence

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The information was uncovered by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) after it submitted a Freedom of Information request to the DVLA for the top 20 … Read More »