Category : Today in Fleet
Housing association to drive down grey fleet usage with car club
Wakefield housing association WDH has introduced two car club cars at its Castleford head offices as it looks to reduce cut back on employees using their … Read More »
Aston Barclay ramps up auction network for EV sales
Aston Barclay has installed twin electric vehicle chargers across its network to ensure the company is fully prepared for the growing number of electric and plug-in … Read More »
Fleets offered free resources on cutting speeding for UK Road Safety Week
Employers can receive free resources on tackling speeding, including case studies, by signing up to this year’s UK Road Safety Week.
UK’s worst traffic jams revealed
Traffic congestion cost the UK economy an estimated £9bn according to Inrix, which as revealed the worst jams over the past 12 months.
Toyota fuel cell concept targets 600+-mile range
Toyota is to showcase its latest fuel cell vehicle developments with a new concept at the Tokyo Moto Show next week.
Chevin revamps FleetWave with new user interface
Chevin has implemented the first in a series of phases that will bring a new user interface experience for its flagship FleetWave fleet and asset management … Read More »
Half of drivers overpay for parking
More than half (54%) of drivers in the UK have overpaid for parking by 20 minutes or more, leading to calls for parking providers to make … Read More »
Rural passengers missing out on urban mobility innovations, finds TSC
Mobility providers are being urged not to forget rural populations as new digitally-enabled mobility services roll out in urban areas.
Amey appoints Applied Driving Techniques to improve fleet safety
Infrastructure support services provider Amey has appointed Applied Driving Techniques (ADT) to implement a risk management programme for its 12,000 car and van drivers within the … Read More »
Network Rail signs up Manheim for company car defleet
Network Rail has signed up Manheim to remarket 7,000 vehicles over the next three years.
More than half of motorists willing to pay Clean Air Zone fees
The majority of UK motorists back government plans to cut air pollution but more awareness of the proposals is needed.
CLM announces new managing director
John Lawrence has joined CLM Fleet Management as its new managing director.
Time for a rethink on driver training approaches, says Arval
Adopting a more targeted approach to driver training rather than a one-size-fits-all methodology could enhance fleet risk management as well as cut costs.
Fleets urged to sign up to emissions technology trials
Public and private sector fleets across the UK are being asked to join a free trial to support research into reducing air pollution.
Average fleet and lease values at record levels for second month
Average used car and fleet/lease values hit their highest average monthly figures on record at BCA in September, with buyer demand often outstripping supply.
Dash cams becoming vital to claims process
Dash cam footage is increasingly playing a vital role in helping to speed up claims processes and cut down on the number of disputes.
V4B branches into short-term rental
Contract hire and leasing broker V4B has expanded into daily rental with the launch of a short-term rental service for fleets.
Primacy 4 tyres could cut costs for fleets, Michelin says
Following independent tests by DEKRA, Michelin believes fleets could cut costs by adopting their Primacy 4 tyre range that last an average 11,000 miles longer than … Read More »
Ex-fleet values rise in September
The used car market performed strongly in September, with a notable performance in the ex-fleet sector, according to Manheim.
Prices revealed for Hyundai’s Juke-rivalling Kona crossover
Hyundai’s forthcoming Kona crossover will be priced from £16,195 when it launches in the UK – undercutting sibling model the Kia Stonic by £100 but coming … Read More »
Used diesel prices defy negative press, reports Autorola
Used diesel prices remained static for the second quarter running and look strong going forwards, according to Autorola.
The road sign that can detect if drivers are using mobile phones
New technology that can pick up if drivers are using a phone and activate a warning sign is imminently being launched on UK roads.
Polar network gains 300th rapid charger
Chargemaster’s Polar network is now the largest rapid charging network in the UK, according to the firm, following the installation of the 300th unit.
Renault bolsters electric vehicle experience with new fleet appointments
Renault has added two electric vehicle specialists to its fleet team to provide expert guidance for fleets looking to switch to EVs.
Jayne Pett joins Fleet Operations as sales and marketing director
Fleet Operations has appointed well-known industry figure Jayne Pett as sales and marketing director.
UK true fleet sector remains in a slump
New car registrations in September saw the continued downturn of the true fleet market in the UK, with a growing YtD loss.
‘Smart Crossing’ tech could help protect pedestrians and drivers
New ‘Smart Crossing’ technology that could help make pedestrians, cyclists & drivers safer and more aware of each other has been unveiled in London.
Lyreco shaves £20k off rental costs in 2016
Lyreco UK, a distributor of office supplies and workplace solutions, has reported major savings in its daily rental costs under the use of Alphabet’s accident management … Read More »
Q-Park offers car parking discounts for POLAR members
Electric vehicle drivers using Chargemaster’s POLAR charging network can benefit from discounts on parking under a new deal.
Drivers warned not to rely solely on TPMS for tyre safety
Although the introduction of tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) has brought valuable tyre safety benefits, drivers need to be aware of the technology can and can’t … Read More »
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