Category : Today in Fleet
Birmingham fleets able to apply for Clean Air Zone exemption permits
Residents, low-income workers and businesses in the Birmingham Clean Air Zone (CAZ) area can now apply for temporary exemption permits ahead of the CAZ launch this … Read More »
Council staff embrace driver safety solution
North Yorkshire County Council’s work to promote road safety and fleet efficiency has stepped up a gear with the adoption of new vehicle tracking technology.
Auto Windscreens opens new Fitting Hub in Harlow
Drivers in the Essex and M25 area can now turn to Auto Windscreens’ new Fitting Hub in Harlow for windscreen repairs/replacements.
Ubeeqo adds Hyundai Ioniq hybrid to fleet as membership doubles
Car sharing brand Ubeeqo, part of Europcar Mobility Group, has introduced the Hyundai Ioniq hybrid to its UK fleet to help local authorities across London to … Read More »
Enterprise Car Club expands in Cardiff
Enterprise Car Club has more than doubled the number of on-street vehicles in Cardiff as it reports fast-growing demand.
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé starts deliveries
BMW has expanded its 2 Series range with the addition of the four-door Gran Coupé, which starts UK deliveries this week.
TTC Group and D.Tec International tie-up to drive road safety
Fleet risk management specialist TTC Group has teamed up with D.Tec International to help significantly reduce road traffic collisions.
New resources to help fleets step up drug and alcohol policies
Brake’s Global Fleet Champions campaign has introduced new resources in partnership with D-Tec International to enable fleets crack down on drink and drug driving.
Enhanced cleaning regime across all TfL transport to cut coronavirus risks
Transport for London is deploying an enhanced cleaning regime across the Tube and bus network to help reduce the risk of coronavirus spreading.
Mobility and local transport top agenda for new Transport Committee
MPs on the newly constituted Transport Committee will look at issues including local transport as well as e-scooters and young and novice drivers under the spring … Read More »
Vauxhall Tyres Online service to target all makes and models
Vauxhall has launched a new online tyre service for all makes and models, backed by a Tyre Price Promise.
Nissan continues investment in Sunderland plant for new Qashqai production
Nissan has unveiled a new £52m XL press line in its UK manufacturing plant; part of its £400m preparations for the third-generation Qashqai.
Fleet industry heroes gain recognition at BVRLA Annual Dinner
Some of the vehicle rental and leasing industry’s finest were honoured for their achievements at the BVRLA’s Annual Dinner at the London Hilton last week.
Massive Tesco’s charge point rollout goes rapid
Tesco, Pod Point and Volkswagen’s massive electric vehicle charge point rollout of 2,400 chargers – said to be the largest of its kind in the UK … Read More »
Bumper used car start to 2020 brings new records for Aston Barclay
Strong demand in the fleet and dealer used sectors for January and February has seen Aston Barclay’s Prees Heath and Wakefield auctions both break records.
Executive appointments at Hyundai Motor UK
Hyundai Motor UK has appointed a new sales director and its first-ever product and planning director ahead of a raft of new model launches.
Red Bull takes delivery of Škoda Scala fleet via virtual handover
Red Bull has updated the fleet for its ‘Musketeer’ On Premise sales team with the introduction of 27 Škoda Scala hatchbacks.
Plug-in hybrid XC40 proves popular choice at Thomas Hardie Commercials
Commercial vehicle dealership Thomas Hardie Commercials is deploying a 22-strong fleet of Volvo XC40 Recharge T5 Plug-in Hybrid cars for its management and sales team.
ODS streamlines licence checking with DAVIS
One of Oxfordshire’s biggest trade employers is taking care of all its compliance requirements, from commercial vehicle drivers to grey fleet drivers, with the help of … Read More »
Risks faced by road workers revealed by mobile workforce job management system
More than one in three (35%) of people have witnessed another motorist driving carelessly or dangerously past roadworks in the last 12 months alone; indicating the … Read More »
New app to answer drivers’ questions on electric vehicles
A new app that can answer common questions about electric vehicles and change drivers’ mindsets is now available for owners of Amazon Alexa and Google Play … Read More »
Auto Windscreens reinforces ADAS calibration capabilities
Auto Windscreens has deployed a new ADAS calibration solution across its fitting hub network as it reports a 64% uplift in ADAS calibration jobs in 2019.
Prices for Mazda MX-30 EV revealed
Mazda’s first-ever fully electric production vehicle will be priced at £26,995 (including Plug-in Car Grant) when it arrives early next year in First Edition form.
Greener E10 fuel to become standard petrol grade from 2021
A consultation that could see the greener E10 petrol replace the current standard unleaded at UK fuel pumps from next year is currently underway.
Streamlining automotive businesses could bring ‘significant’ benefits for fleets
Automotive industry must stop operating in silos to avoid wasting millions in duplicated investment and to ensure a joined-up service for fleets and drivers.
Fuel prices tumble as result of coronavirus crisis
Pump prices of petrol and diesel have seen some of their biggest monthly reductions since the start of 2000 as a result of growing fears over … Read More »
DriveTech supports new global road death reduction declaration
The new Stockholm Declaration on Road Safety – which aims to halve road deaths globally by 2030 – shows the critical need for cooperation to cut … Read More »
Used diesel prices steadily rising, says BCA
Demand for diesels remains strong in the wholesale sector, with average values having climbed steadily over the past year.
New Licence Bureau training solution empowers drivers to reduce road risk
Licence Bureau has launched a new driver training solution that puts the focus on empowering drivers to take a more responsible approach to driving, reducing the … Read More »
DriveTech’s Colin Paterson becomes ADLV secretary & head of marketing
Colin Paterson, head of marketing at DriveTech UK, has become association secretary and head of marketing at the Association for Driving Licence Verification (ADLV).
Popular road tests
