Category : Today in Fleet
Bedeo confirms eLCV delivery milestone and Stellantis approval for electric retrofits
Electric vehicle supplier and manufacturer Bedeo has scored two major wins with announcements of a new delivery milestone and latest approval from Stellantis.
Arval pre-orders 10,000 solar-powered Lightyear 2 electric cars
Dutch EV startup Lightyear is to supply Arval with 10,000 units of its forthcoming solar-powered electric hatchback under a new deal.
Fleets in Sheffield offered Clean Air Zone financial assistance
Fleet operators impacted by the forthcoming Sheffield Clean Air Zone (CAZ) can now apply for financial aid on vehicle replacement costs.
Volkswagen to take Tesla EV crown by 2024, reckons Bloomberg Intelligence
Tesla is likely to retain its battery electric vehicle sales crown until 2024 but could be overtaken by Volkswagen in around 18 months.
BigChange achieves 10% revenue growth in H1
Mobile workforce management technology company BigChange has revealed a 10% increase in revenue for the first half of 2020, bucking the downbeat results reported by many … Read More »
New standards to improve safety for taxi and PHV passengers
New licensing standards have been introduced by the Government for the taxi and private hire vehicle sector across England and Wales to protect passengers, including for … Read More »
All-in-one expense management tool launched by J.R. Rix & Sons
A new end-to-end expense management tool that gives full transparency over employee spend, including fuel and other on-the-road purchases, has launched from J.R. Rix & Sons.
Retail-ready used car stock in ‘noticeably higher demand’ post-lockdown
While the used car market is seeing a particularly strong performance post-lockdown, most dealers are focusing on retail-ready vehicles to reduce time to sale and are … Read More »
Stuart Donald and Jeff Willcocks step up to become vice chairs for IAM RoadSmart
Two trustees for IAM RoadSmart have stepped up to become new vice chairs.
Rockingham invests further £12m to create ‘world-class’ defleet facility
Rockingham Group is pressing on with phase two of multi-million-pound plans to create a leading-edge remarketing facility at its Automotive Logistics Hub in Northants.
Free fleet safety guide on ‘Driving in the New Normal’
A new white paper is now available for free download, providing guidance on key changes impacting fleets from the pandemic and ways to help employers to … Read More »
DriveTech’s Vision Zero Awards 2020 open for entries
Police forces and agencies, including road safety partnerships, can enter now for the 2020 DriveTech Vision Zero Awards, which celebrate successes and share best practice in … Read More »
Orders now open for Volkswagen ID.3 electric hatch
Volkswagen has opened UK orders for those who have already pre-booked for its ID.3 electric hatch.
High-value rental cars recovered after telematics tracks car thieves
Aftermarket telematics tracking tech has recovered stolen vehicles worth nearly £300,000 for London-based prestige car hire company City Inter Rent.
MyKia app launches with range of services for Kia drivers
Kia has launched a MyKia app, bringing instant access to a range of features, including booking a service and vehicle information and guidance.
Center Parcs deploys electric mopeds for eco-friendly food deliveries
New electric mopeds deployed by Center Parcs are enabling the hospitality giant to welcome back visitors while meeting new health and safety protocols and its zero-emission … Read More »
More than four in 10 fleets expect emissions impact from CAZs
More than four out of 10 fleets believe that they will be affected by the introduction of Clean Air Zones (CAZ) in the UK and the … Read More »
Record used car prices and all-time diesel high seen in Q2
Used car prices at Aston Barclay hit their highest-ever level in Q2 as demand continued to exceed supply post-lockdown, amid predictions of continued buoyancy in Q3.
Lesley Slater becomes Daimler Fleet Management CCO
Daimler Fleet Management has appointed former LeasePlan director Lesley Slater as its new chief commercial officer.
Lex supports customers to relieve pandemic pressures
Lex Autolease is continuing its work to support customers through the coronavirus crisis, offering tailored solutions and advice to help customers manage their fleets.
ULEV stimulus incentives boost new car registrations in France
France was the only EU market not to post a significant decline in new car registrations last month after its government introduced an enhanced incentive scheme … Read More »
Update to BCA app increases buyer options
BCA has updated its Buyer app with a new Bid Now feature that enables customers to place bids on BCA’s Bid Now online auction platform.
IAM RoadSmart resumes Advanced Driver coaching in England and Wales
IAM RoadSmart has restarted its Advanced Driver coaching in England from today (Monday 20 July), backed by detailed guidelines on social distancing rules.
Used car demand outstrips supply
Used car performance has remained strong since dealers opened on 1 June, notably with a surge in demand for older models and hampered by a shortage … Read More »
Free car parking would support high street shopping, say drivers
Almost nine in 10 (86%) people would like to see local authorities make car parking free to encourage more shoppers to return to the high street.
Major milestone in Tesco EV charge point rollout
A partnership between Pod Point, Volkswagen and Tesco that will install 2,400 charging points across 600 stores in the UK has hit a major milestone.
Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port plant to restart production
Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port will resume car production mid-August, exactly five months after it halted work due to the pandemic.
AFP reveals members and aims of three new committees
The Association of Fleet Professionals Webinar held its first-ever webinar today, revealing the members and adopted aims of three new committees and also exploring the effects … Read More »
Range Rover & Range Rover Sport diesels get RDE2 mild hybrid diesels
The Range Rover and Range Rover Sport line-ups have been updated with new in-line six-cylinder Ingenium diesel engines with 48V mild hybrid systems.