Category : Today in Fleet
GDPR data issue comes under focus by Vehicle Remarketing Association
The issue of how to ensure personal data is removed from fleet vehicles before resale is being spotlighted by the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) ahead of … Read More »
Diesel uncertainty prompts move to medium-term rental
Concerns over the future of diesel as well as economic uncertainty are prompting more fleets to turn to medium-term rental, according to Meridian Vehicle Solutions.
Online solution developed for cost-effective driver profiling
Licence Check has launched a new online profiling solution, said to offer a cost-effective and quick way to identify ‘at risk’ drivers.
Supermarkets slash unleaded prices
All of the UK’s big four supermarkets have slashed unleaded prices from today (5 October) following a fuel in the wholesale market on unleaded.
Range Rover Velar awarded five-star Euro NCAP safety rating
Land Rover’s new Range Rover Velar has become the latest SUV to scoop a five-star Euro NCAP rating.
Entries open for 2018 RoSPA Fleet Safety Awards
Operators can now enter for this year’s RoSPA Fleet Safety Awards, which will once again recognise excellence and encourage improvement in the key area of managing … Read More »
Tesco Underwriting claims director joins AGL Board
Activate Group Limited (AGL), which provides fleet accident repair and insurance claims solutions, has appointed Paul Pancham, currently claims director at Tesco Underwriting, as a non-executive … Read More »
eDriving Fleet’s Dr Will Murray awarded prestigious posthumous award
eDriving Fleet’s research director Dr Will Murray, who passed away suddenly last year, has been recognised for his dedication to road safety.
UK prices and specs revealed for new Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen’s sixth-generation Polo is now available to order, priced from £13,855.
Skoda Kodiaq Scout goes on sale
Skoda has opened order books for the new Scout version of its Kodiaq seven-seater SUV.
UK true fleet sector hits fifth month of negative growth
True fleet registrations in the UK were down 10.0% in August, marking the fifth consecutive month of downturn, according to latest figures from Dataforce.
LeasePlan launches free fleet benchmarking tool
Fleet operators can now benchmark their fleet against LeasePlan’s UK vehicle fleet on three key areas to help assess how their operations are performing.
Pricing announced for Kia Stinger
Order books have opened for Kia’s Stinger sports saloon; the carmaker’s first gran turismo and first rear-wheel drive car in the UK.
Brake reveals winners of 2017 Fleet Safety Awards
Fleets including British Gas and Bibby Distribution have scooped top titles in this year’s Brake Fleet Safety Awards.
Renault Captur dCi 90 gets EDC automatic option
Renault has augmented its recently facelifted Captur crossover with the addition of a new engine and transmission combination.
Last chance to book for FIAG’s 2017 autumn workshop
The final fleet decision-maker places are available for this year’s autumn workshop hosted by the Fleet Industry Advisory Group (FIAG).
National Windscreens expands ADAS education programme
National Windscreens is continuing its work on its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) technology development and education programme by becoming an associate member of the Society … Read More »
Road fatalities reach five-year high
The Department for Transport is being urged to “redouble its efforts to bring road deaths down” as new government statistics show road deaths in Great Britain … Read More »
Insurers update rules for handling write-offs
Changes to the way insurers categorise damaged vehicles which are salvaged are to come into effect this weekend (1 October).
Chevin reports 21% global business growth
Chevin Fleet Solutions has seen 21% global business growth for its 2017 financial year, as it also reports fleets’ increasing migration to purchasing software as a … Read More »
Fleets urged to spec vehicles with Autonomous Emergency Braking
Fleets and private drivers are being urged to ensure their new cars are fitted with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) to help cut down on road deaths … Read More »
Car thefts up by a third in three years
The number of vehicles stolen in England and Wales increased by 30% between 2013 and 2016 as thieves become more adept at overcoming in-car anti-theft technology.
New technology to trigger hybrid zero-emission mode in high pollution
A new system that would automatically switch hybrids to electric mode in heavily polluted streets is going on trial in Leeds.
UK car production falls in August
UK car manufacturing fell 5.3% in August to 103,232 units, marking the fourth month of decline this year.
Mayor of London triggers high air pollution alert
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has reiterated his calls for a diesel scrappage fund as he issued the seventh ‘High’ air pollution alert in the last … Read More »
Next-generation RAC Telematics units to bring enhanced capabilities
RAC Telematics is to drive the data capabilities of its next-generation of units with the installation of the latest hardware solution.
Poorly maintained roads causing significant damage to vehicles
The UK’s inadequate road surfaces are taking their toll on vehicles, with significant damage seen from as a result, according to Warranty Direct.
CBVC creates specialist business development manager role
Rick Wilson has joined fleet management and leasing firm CBVC in the newly created role of business development manager.
Prices revealed for Hyundai i30 N hot hatch
Hyundai has announced pricing and specs for the i30 N, the first performance car under its new N sub-brand.
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