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New plug-in Mitsubishi Outlander to cost same as diesel
Priced from £28,249 for the entry-level GX3h after the Government’s £5,000 Plug-in Car Grant, the Outlander PHEV costs the same as the Outlander diesel GX3 auto, … Read More »
ARI Fleet to use Allstar fuel card data for insights
The two firms said the partnership will enable ARI clients to improve the management of their fleet’s fuel consumption via a simple reporting system. It will … Read More »
New parking app can reserve London parking slot in less than 10s
Compatible with iPhone and Android, the free application also provides significant savings on parking, offering users discounts of up to 80% when they reserve a spot … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Quattro Telematics to officially launch technology portfolio
Quattro Telematics have partnered with Geotab, Garmin and Mobileye to provide Fleet Tracking, Driver Management and Safety Solutions and offer a unique and totally customisable solution … Read More »
Peugeot announces pricing & spec for new 308 SW
Available for first customer deliveries from 19th June, the brand’s latest C-segment estate builds on the “European Car of the Year” 308 in four key areas … Read More »
Half of UK vehicle fleets say Budget is good for business
The week-long survey was held by the comparison website TrackCompare.co.uk. Asked "Is the 2014 Budget good fo ryour business?", 52% of respondents said yes. Kjell Anderton, … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Fleets given chance to evaluate new fuel card offering
Launched by Barclaycard Business Solutions in conjunction with The Miles Consultancy (TMC), Fuel+ has already been piloted with 30 corporate clients including supermarket brand Morrisons, which saw … Read More »
Drivers could save £285m on servicing by shopping around
The publication’s researchers analysed costs for 10 of the most popular cars in the UK across eight regions and found an average gap of £126 between … Read More »
Arval UK trials Hyundai fuel cell vehicle
The vehicle leasing and fleet management company’s Consultancy team took delivery of an ix35 on loan from Hyundai in February, allowing them to gain first-hand experience … Read More »
TomTom Business Solutions rebrands as TomTom Telematics
The division, which is dedicated to providing fleet management and vehicle telematics services, said the new name reflects its strong position in providing telematics Software as … Read More »
ACFO to hold seminar master class on parking & motoring fines
The all-day ACFO members-only seminar, entitled "Another Fine Mess?", will be held on Tuesday 3rd June from 10am at the Henry Ford College, University Way, Loughborough, … Read More »
New Roadsense modules include trend analyser & mileage claim system
The new Mileage Claim Module fully complies with HM Revenue & Customs Advisory Fuel Rates for company cars and allows drivers to privately log into the … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Still time to pre-register for this year’s event
This includes the funding and fleet management specialists at GE Capital who will be at the company’s stand to talk about the company’s experience in delivering … Read More »
New TfL website includes road status boards
The new site is optimised for use on mobile, tablet, laptop or desktop and puts customers in control by providing more personalised, live travel information, including … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Electrifying line-up
One highlight of the Show this year will be the chance for visitors to the Show to see the Mitsubishi i-MiEV which is being driven by … Read More »
Spend cash to stop the crash, AA tells Government
That was the message from Edmund King, AA president, speaking at a briefing in the House of Commons on Tuesday 25th March. Edmund King told a … Read More »
Brake targets SMEs with free fleet guide to road safety
The guide is published through the road safety charity’s Fleet Safety Forum with the support of the Department for Transport and outlines practical, low-cost steps small … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Esso to showcase benefits of Esso Card
Next month’s Fleet World Fleet Show will see Esso exhibit at the show to demonstrate the benefits of the Esso Card. Fleets using the Esso Card get access to thousands … Read More »
Motiva Group launches new accident management scheme for fleets
MotivAssist, which goes live in April, will replace Motiva’s existing accident management scheme as part of the company’s drive to become a “one-stop shop” for customers. … Read More »
New car security device uses remote GPS technology
The product plugs directly into the car diagnostic port and works in tandem with an app to immediately notify the driver with a loud warning sound … Read More »
Moving DVLA services online would save fleets £22m a year, says BVRLA
Giving evidence at the House of Commons Transport Select Committee, BVRLA legal and policy director Jay Parmar outlined the main problems placing unnecessary administrative burden on … Read More »
Government readies for new drug driving law
Last year saw the Government announce that a new offence of driving with a specific controlled drug in the body above the specified limit for that … Read More »
65% of drivers rate roads as in poor or dangerous condition
The survey, which is released following Chancellor George Osborne’s Budget announcement of an extra £200m to fill in potholes, shows that around 78% of motorists say … Read More »
Northumberland Council deploys first electric vehicles
The latest additions follow a six-month trial of three electric vehicles, including the LEAF, and an analysis of whether the technology could cut travel costs as … Read More »
EST conducts survey into grey fleets
Through the survey, the EST wants to understand the state of the market, while raising awareness of issues associated with Grey Fleets. It is estimated that … Read More »
SEAT to launch first-ever SUV in 2016
The announcement was made by SEAT chairman Jürgen Stackmann today (26th March) at the Annual Results Press Presentation and follows nearly two years’ work by SEAT … Read More »
Skoda appoints new fleet business development manager
Effective 31st March, the role will see Davina working as part of Skoda’s existing corporate sales team to develop and deliver competitive offers. It will also … Read More »
RoSPA calls on fleets to participate in Family Safety Week
It is estimated that up to a third of road accidents involve someone who is using the road for work purposes. In 2012, this means that … Read More »
EST to hold webinar on Budget implications & plug-in vehicles today
The webinar will cover: • Changes to Benefit in Kind tax rates for company cars • New car and van fuel benefit charges • Enhanced Capital … Read More »
BiK rises necessitate back-to-basics approach for fleets
So says Days Contract Hire, adding that the BiK changes announced in the recent Budget are sending confusing signals to fleet decision-makers and drivers, with drivers … Read More »
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