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Balfour Beatty & Speedy Hire sign up to Masternaut’s Change Management Practice
The practice is aimed at businesses either implementing telematics for the first time or refreshing their businesses approach. The service is designed to share experience and … Read More »
Scottish Fire & Police Scotland sign up to Civica Tranman
The move follows the mergers in 2013 of the eight Scottish police forces and eight fire services to form Police Scotland and Scottish Fire and Rescue … Read More »
In-Car Cleverness upgrades system to meet fleet needs
Under the changes, not only can the system be easily moved from vehicle to vehicle, but its firmware has also been upgraded so that it can … Read More »
Bailey International extends tracking contract following 15% fuel usage reduction
The firm, which is a specialist contracting company in the industrial chimney and tall structures sector, implemented the Ctrack system to gain added visibility and control … Read More »
Average commute length up from two years ago
The data, which is released on the first day of National Work Life Week, shows that the average British one-way commute is now nearly half an … Read More »
Mitsubishi reveals Outlander PHEV Concept-S
Revealed in official pictures, the Outlander PHEV Concept-S brings a special design package for the production Outlander PHEV. As previously announced, the exterior and interior design … Read More »
Toyota to present C-HR hybrid crossover concept at Paris
Previously unveiled in teaser pics, the C-segment crossover will be hybrid powered as well as displaying an ‘emphatic new design language’. The brand said the front … Read More »
Ogilvie Fleet adds Tesla Model S and recharging points
Although the firm is yet to lease any pure electric vehicles to its customers, the two cars are being driven by Ogilvie Fleet employees and are … Read More »
Fleet drivers risking being caught out by European motorways, warns Venson
The study by Venson Automotive Solutions found that: 79% of motorists were unaware that carrying a breathalyser in their car is a legal European requirement. 59% … Read More »
Third of motorists not aware that paper tax disc being scrapped
And, almost half (47%) of the more than 2,000 drivers surveyed by the RAC were uncertain of when the changes were due to take effect. From … Read More »
“Free-flow” tolls at Dartford to be delayed a month
The “free-flow” technology will allow motorists to use the crossing without having to stop at barriers to hand over payment, and instead they will be able to pay … Read More »
Increased self-registrations could lead to record September figures, says CAP
Research into the number of cars registered during the first half of September suggests a double-digit increase on the same period last year. If the trend continues, … Read More »
EU-funded technology to boost electric vehicle range
The OpEneR project comprises six partners, including Robert Bosch and PSA, which have developed a new intelligent energy management and recovery system for EVs. The OpEneR team … Read More »
Infiniti opens new automotive design facility in London
Marking the first of a network of global design studios for Infiniti, the new facility is based in the iconic Battleship Building at Paddington Basin and … Read More »
All-Tesla chauffeur operator starts up in London
Currently invite only – with applications available on itswebsite – Gliide is said to be user-friendly, affordable and environmentally sound, helped by advanced booking technology to offer … Read More »
Citroën C4 Cactus concept delivers 141mpg
The programme was set up with the objective to reduce the impact of vehicle running costs on household expenditure and to reduce the eco-footprint of car … Read More »
Peugeot to offer new take on crossover segment at Paris
The cabin is intended to showcase innovative, efficient materials such as basalt, which is formed when magma is quickly cooled once it comes in contact with … Read More »
Vauxhall to debut flagship ADAM model in Paris
Previewed at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, the ADAM S features a bespoke turbocharged, high-performance unit derived from the ADAM’s existing four-cylinder, 1.4-litre engine and offering … Read More »
Essex Police issues video of police vehicles being rammed
The video (click here to view) has been released as part of an appeal to find a man wanted in connection with a significant number of … Read More »
Fleet Evolution to run free webinars on benefits strategies & salary sacrifice
Kick starting on 15th October at 14:30 and 16th October at 10:00, the initial webinar discusses how a business can build a benefits strategy to attract … Read More »
Mears Group appoints Zenith for fleet deal
The vehicles, which comprise over 3,000 LCVS with the remainder being cars, are used for the provision of social housing repairs and maintenance across the UK. … Read More »
Ford reveals full details of C-MAX range
Following its teaser pic earlier this week, the brand has fully revealed the new five and seven-seat models, which bring significant improvements in fuel efficiency and … Read More »
Three local councils go live with Tusker salary sacrifice car schemes
The latest schemes cover nearly 10,000 employees and brings Tusker’s total number of live SalarySacrifice4Cars schemes (SS4C) to more than 180. Sandwell Council, which has around … Read More »
Honda reveals European Jazz prototype
The prototype provides a sneak preview of the third-generation model due next summer, which is based on the company’s new global compact platform. It will retain … Read More »
Arval & Specsavers team up to raise driver eyecare standards
As part of its ongoing programme of road safety initiatives for its customers, the vehicle leasing and fleet management company is to issue Specsavers Corporate Eyecare’s … Read More »
Smartwatches to pose driving risk, warns IAM
The latest piece of wearable technology from Apple will allow users to make and receive calls, check their messages and monitor their health by operating the … Read More »
Ford S-MAX revealed
Roughly the same size as its predecessor, the all-new version of the seven-seat MPV was previewed with a concept at last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show and … Read More »
Footage of road rage incident exonerates lorry driver
The video (click here to view) shows that the Ford Fiesta driver almost causes a pile-up on a busy dual carriage after driving right in front … Read More »
Masternaut announces all-in-one telematics and vehicle navigation system
Using Masternaut Pro, fleets can access the Masternaut Connect applications for rich two-way messaging, allowing managers and drivers to exchange delivery addresses and other dispatch information. … Read More »
Fleets increasingly using “rehoming” services, says BBS
So says Bedford-based BBS Fleet Logistics (BBS), which specialises in providing support and logistical services for leasing companies and large national fleets and has seen a … Read More »