Category : Latest News
SMMT to run workshop on inductive charging for EVs
The agency has already commissioned a feasibility study, to assess how the strategic road network could respond to this challenge. The study will look into how … Read More »
Specsavers launches first eyecare eVoucher aimed specifically at fleets
Launched to coincide with Road Safety Week (17 – 23 November), the Driver Eyecare eVoucher is designed for employees who drive in the course of their work … Read More »
AA calls for more courtesy on roads as part of Road Safety Week
The vast majority of drivers (94%) also said they thought it would be great if drivers could be more courteous to each other Yet just a … Read More »
Cenex to outline ESOS scheme & impact on fleets at EMEX
Cenex will be delivering “The Transport Zone” in conjunction with the Energy Managers Association at event, which takes place on 19 – 20 November at ExCel … Read More »
Motorway traffic hits all-time high
The new DfT stats for Q3 2014 show that traffic on motorways in Great Britain increased from 15.9 billion vehicle miles in Q3 2013 to 16.3 … Read More »
Shocking numbers of UK drivers risking lives by flouting traffic laws
That’s the finding of new research released by Brake and partners RSA and Specsavers as the road safety charity launches a campaign calling on all road … Read More »
Transport Secretary unveils 20-year vision for city transport in Birmingham
Birmingham Connected, previously known as the Birmingham Mobility Action Plan (BMAP), aims to make the city safer and easier to travel around by reducing congestion and … Read More »
Updated Audi A1 gains 92g/km & 99g/km models
Available to order from late November with first deliveries in spring 2015, the latest versions of the three-door and five-door Sportback bring exterior changes including a … Read More »
Halfords launches payment card service for fleets
The Halfords “fleetcard’ enables the employees of participating companies to purchase items from a pre-agreed list of products – resulting in centralised payments that remove the … Read More »
Central Training Services reinforces eco commitment with Toyota hybrids
A leading provider of accredited training courses to clients in all industry sectors, the business has ordered six Auris Hybrid Touring Sports wagons for its trainers. … Read More »
Nissan LEAF joins London Royal Parks fleet
The duo form part of a 19-vehicle order, leased on a five-year maintenance-inclusive contract through business mobility specialist Alphabet, which includes vans, pick-ups, estates and 4x4s … Read More »
Dumfries & Galloway Council appoints Ctrack for advanced vehicle tracking
Under the agreement, web-based Ctrack Online will be used across more than 600 cars, vans, HGVs and buses, along with specialist assets such as gritters, sweepers and … Read More »
BMW Group Financial Services rolls out new business model
Spencer Halil, general manager – group brands at BMW Group Financial Services, said: ‘The world of retail is constantly evolving, with customers having better access to … Read More »
New Fiat 500X to be fitted with TomTom LIVE services & connected navigation
All Uconnect systems will be equipped with the new Fiat Uconnect LIVE services package, including: TomTom Traffic, TomTom Speed Cameras, TomTom Weather, and TomTom Places. FCA … Read More »
Pricing & specification announced for new Hyundai i20
Longer, lower and wider than the outgoing model, the new model features a more elegant design with a longer bonnet, short rear overhang and floating roof … Read More »
Skoda announces prices for third-generation Fabia Estate
Unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in September, the new Fabia Estate brings boot volume of 530 litres – said to make it the most spacious … Read More »
Worst drivers can cost up to 25% more in fleet costs, says Chevin
The company says that according to figures compiled from among its customer base, the best drivers can reduce total costs by 12% below average but the … Read More »
Barclaycard to sponsor 2015 Silverstone Fleet Show
The sponsorship follows the successful launch of Barclaycard Fuel+, in association with The Miles Consultancy (Fuel+) at the Fleet World Fleet Show earlier this year. Fuel+ … Read More »
FIAG publishes telematics white paper for fleets
Called “Telematics Explained”, the white paper looks at the legal implications for businesses of introducing telematics and the benefits of data collection from the in-vehicle “black … Read More »
IAM manifesto calls for more fleet driver training
The organisation said that online assessment and on road training have the potential to make a major contribution to the safety and cost effectiveness of UK … Read More »
Ebbon-Dacs reports surge in new vehicle orders through Leaselink
The e-procurement specialist for major leasing and fleet management companies said that from 1st 2013 to the end of August this year, there was a 42% … Read More »
ICFM reports strong interest in autonomous vehicles conference
Over 150 members and guests have signed up so far for the event, which will be held on Tuesday 25th November at the Henry Ford College, … Read More »
Market may need to realign values in coming months, says Manheim
The firm says its latest figures reveal a continuation of the month-on-month trend towards decreasing fleet sector values but adds that this is in line with … Read More »
Public consultation opens on M4 "smart" motorway
Under the agency’s plans, around 32 miles of the M4 between London and Theale will be turned into a “smart” motorway, using the hard shoulder as … Read More »
UK's low-CO2 vehicle sector gets £100m funding boost
Announced by the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC), in partnership with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills (BIS) and Innovate UK, recipients will be decided following … Read More »
Buoyant times for Scottish used car sales
The firm said that due to strong trade demand, stock levels are running at lower levels than the business has seen historically, in spite of the … Read More »
LeasePlan comments on PM’s £15bn cash injection for "roads revolution"
Announced as part of the Prime Minister’s speech to the CBI Annual Conference 2014, the programme will see the funds invested by the end of the … Read More »
David Cameron announces £15bn cash injection for 'roads revolution'
Announced as part of the Prime Minister’s speech to the CBI Annual Conference 2014, the programme will see the funds invested by the end of the decade … Read More »
Intelligent Telematics launches all-in-one vehicle camera and tracking solution
The integrated IT1000 vehicle camera combines high-definition video, GPS tracking, three-axis accelerometer and 3G technologies, removing the need for any additional telematics hardware to be fitted. … Read More »
GE Capital provides free fleet guidance on new company car and van “energy audits”
The publication on “The Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme – and What it Means to Your Fleet” can be downloaded from gedrivertoolbox.com in time for The Environment … Read More »
