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Toyota confirms EV wireless charging testing programme
The technology enables a vehicle to be charged simply by parking it in alignment with a coil set into the surface of the ground. The carmaker … Read More »
Prime Minister confirms £30m fund for local authorities to repair damaged roads
The programme forms part of a package of new measures to help hard-working homes, businesses and farmers hit by the floods and was given the go-ahead … Read More »
Mainstay Group gains from move to automated fleet management
Mainstay, which has offices in Worcester and London, operates throughout the UK with a workforce of 470 employees and previously relied on a manual system to … Read More »
Days Contract Hire expands into fleet management business
The firm announced late last year that it was introducing Jaama’s Key2 leasing and vehicle management system to deliver its range of products and services in … Read More »
Toyota recall won’t impact residual values, says Glass’s
The recall affects current-generation models manufactured between March 2009 and February 2014 – it does not affect any other Toyota hybrids – with the majority being … Read More »
Toyota recalls 30,790 Prius models in UK
The recall affects current-generation models manufactured between March 2009 and February 2014 – it does not apply to any other Toyota hybrids. The issue lies with … Read More »
Electric private hire fleet goes live in London
Launched last September, the Thriev scheme has now been extended to London to offer low-cost, zero-emission, private hire vehicles to corporate and private users. The fleet … Read More »
New TRACKER fuel-saving guarantee is industry-first
Under the deal, new customers who don't achieve a minimum 10% saving in year one get their subscription refunded. The programme aims to ensure businesses understand … Read More »
Altodigital slashes mileage claims admin with TomTom WEBFLEET
Using TomTom’s WEBFLEET fleet management platform to locate its mobile workforce, Altodigital will be able to efficiently and quickly allocate jobs and route engineers to customers. … Read More »
Imtech UK awards deal for 1,100-strong fleet to ALD
The contract was awarded to ALD through a competitive tender managed by ERA Fleet Cost Management Ltd (ERAFCM), which has been appointed by Imtech UK to … Read More »
OTS proposals on payrolled benefits could eliminate 90% of P11Ds
The plans follow last year’s suggestions by the Liberal Democrats that Benefits-in-Kind, such as company cars, should no longer be subjected to Class 1A NIC but … Read More »
Skoda reinforces Motability offering with new Rapid Spaceback and Yeti
The latest models are accessible through the programme to individuals receiving the Higher Rate Mobility Component of the Disability Living Allowance. The brand says the models … Read More »
Four out of ten drivers not concentrating
The research found that only 60% of drivers say they concentrate behind the wheel, with nearly a quarter of drivers (24 per cent) stating daydreaming as … Read More »
Free national information website targets local authorities with low emission transport measures
Developed by the Low Emission Partnership, the website provides a searchable database of case studies from across the UK, and signposts wider information, guidance and tools. … Read More »
Latest version of Chevin FleetWave software includes new pivot data tool
Designated FleetWave 2.2, the update is already in place for fleet users and, as well as the new pivot table tool, also includes real-time vehicle data … Read More »
Avis adds fuel-efficient Peugeots to fleet
The firm says the introduction of these cars to its UK fleet is another example of its bid to be greener. Avis in the UK has … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Fleet associations give their backing
The three trade bodies, the Association of Car Fleet Operators (ACFO), the Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) and the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association … Read More »
Government urged to launch official timescales for online driver licence checks
The organisation says its Members’ Services Organisation is receiving an increasing number of inquiries from fleet decision-makers requiring clarification on when online checks will be available. … Read More »
Next decade to bring huge shifts in the way drivers use vehicles
So says LeasePlan, which also believes the next decade will bring developments in n-car technology and connectivity, and new, more efficient vehicle manufacturing processes. The predictions … Read More »
Brake extends deadline for 2014 Fleet Safety Awards
The road safety charity’s awards will be presented during a gala dinner following the close of Brake's Fleet Safety Conference. The combined event will take place … Read More »
Hydrock signs two-year fleet deal with Volkswagen Group Leasing
Hydrock chose Volkswagen Group Leasing, part of Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Limited, due to its service offering and a cost-effective finance deal. In addition Hydrock was … Read More »
Jaama continues expansion plans with two new appointments
The fleet and asset management software firm has recruited Sam Gear as a software tester with a brief to further improve quality processes, whilst Debra Dennis … Read More »
Aston Martin recalls over 17,000 cars globally
The recall covers all right-hand drive UK models built since 2012 and the end of 2013, with the exemption of the Vanquish, and all left-hand drive … Read More »
City/small cars & upper-medium values show strong upturn in January
The firm’s data shows that exceptional CAP Clean performances have been seen on the following models: Small Cars 36+ month-old MINI Cooper D – 115% 24+ … Read More »
TRACKER acquisition brings perfect data a step closer
The combined businesses will form Tantalum Corporation, with TRACKER set to play a key role in the organisation’s future, as Tantalum’s CEO Cédriane de Boucaud told … Read More »
Fleet sector to fuel Maserati's ten-fold UK sales growth
With a high-price, petrol-only range, Maserati has had no fleet presence to date. However, the first diesel engine in the Quattroporte and entries into the executive … Read More »
Facelifted BMW X3 includes new trim & more efficient diesels
Cosmetically, the new model gains new headlights – available in optional full LED specification along with optional LED front fog lamps – with a more prominent … Read More »
Arval brings insured vehicle package to UK fleet market
The new product enables customers to lease an insured vehicle from Arval and forms part of an optional customer package, called "Arval Total Care". This includes: contract … Read More »
1 in 10 SMEs making staff redundant due to high fuel prices
That’s the finding of a recent poll by FairFuelUK, which is continuing its call to the Chancellor to cut Fuel Duty appreciably in the Budget. FairFuelUK … Read More »
Road casualty figures fall for Q3 2013
The DfT stats show that: For reported road accidents in the year ending September 2013:1,730 people were killed, a 2% drop from 1,761 in the year ending … Read More »
