Category : Today in Fleet
Fleet focus on cost control to gather momentum in 2020, says epyx
2020 will see fleets increasingly turn their attention to cost control in the service, maintenance and repair (SMR) sector, according to epyx.
JLR electric chauffeur service enhanced with What3Words functionality
Users of Jaguar Land Rover’s new Havn premium electric chauffeur service can now use What3Words functionality to enter exact pick-up and drop off locations around London.
Kwik Fit lands major deal with Lex Autolease
Kwik Fit has gone live with a six-year agreement with Lex Autolease; its largest-ever deal by value and forecast tyre volume with a major contract hire … Read More »
New online EV rental platform is UK-first, says Nexus
A new dedicated electric vehicle (EV) online rental platform for business use has gone live from Nexus Vehicle Rental as part of its revamped IRIS V5 … Read More »
Intervention management critical in avoiding rental ‘rip-off’ charges
Vehicle rental is rapidly becoming the corporate mobility preference of choice but intervention management is the key to avoiding unwarranted rental charges.
Northern Powergrid tool to help businesses and councils plan charge points sites
Business fleet operators and local authorities in the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire can now use a free online tool to identify the best new … Read More »
Used market bounces back at end of 2019
Used prices rose by as much as 8.5% in 2019, with diesel making a strong comeback, while the market has also seen a strong start to … Read More »
Used buyer eco preferences underscored in new research
Almost half of Britain’s used car buyers would go green and choose an electric or hybrid model if they had the option.
Fleet and automotive industry gurus team up for new consultancy
Fleet and automotive industry leaders have come together to create a new specialist consultancy to help the automotive sector deal with a ‘perfect storm’ of challenges … Read More »
Leeds readies for Clean Air Zone with £3.7m funding support
Businesses in Leeds have received £3.7m to help switch to cleaner vehicles ahead of this summer’s launch of Clean Air Zone charges in the city.
UK to get first fully electric bus town and new on-demand ride-sharing services
The UK’s first all-electric bus town is to go live alongside new on-demand ride-sharing services for rural and suburban areas under latest government eco plans.
Webfleet Solutions to showcase connected mobility solutions at MWC20
Future developments in electric vehicles, connected mobility and tyre monitoring are to come under focus at the Webfleet Solutions stand at MWC20.
BVRLA numbers continue to grow as personal leasing and CV market rises
The BVRLA has reported another year of growth, with both membership numbers and total fleet size on the rise, helped by increases in personal leasing and … Read More »
Councils given longer to apply for eCargo Bike Grant funding
The deadline for applications to the eCargo Bike Grant Fund Local Authority Scheme has now been extended until 27 March 2020 as councils show growing interest … Read More »
Sopp+Sopp partnership with Concirrus to bring tech benefits for fleets
Accident management specialist Sopp+Sopp has partnered with insuretech Concirrus to develop new technology solutions for its fleet and commercial clients.
Facelifted Mitsubishi Mirage on sale
Mitsubishi’s facelifted Mirage supermini has gone on sale for 2020, priced from £10,550.
Volkswagen teams up with Hermes for UK trials of in-car delivery service
Volkswagen owners will soon be able to have parcels delivered to their car boot under a partnership between Volkswagen and consumer delivery company Hermes.
UFODrive all-electric car hire platform expands into London
UFODrive has expanded its exclusively electric car hire solution into London, offering 100 fully electric cars to rent across the capital.
Highest-risk driving behaviours and roads revealed for fleet drivers
Fleet drivers who tailgate are approximately 40% more likely to have a collision in the next 90 days than a driver who keeps the proper following … Read More »
Over half of drivers would ditch car to cut emissions on commute
UK commuters are getting on board with the carbon-neutral message as 57% of car drivers are willing to consider using alternative modes of transport, rather than … Read More »
Fleet Logistics appoints Steffen Schick as CEO
Steffen Schick has returned to independent fleet management company Fleet Logistics Group as he takes over the role of chief executive officer.
e-scooters set for green light in UK but concerns mount over safety
Reports that the Government is looking to legalise the use of electric scooters in the UK have caused alarm bells among road safety campaigners.
IAM RoadSmart gears up for new fleet risk solutions with two key appointments
IAM RoadSmart is paving the way for the launch of some new and improved business products this year with the help of two new account managers.
Exhausted drivers posing serious safety risks for fleets, says GEM
Fleets and drivers are being urged to address the dangers of fatigue on journeys; a particular issue for those driving on company business.
Škoda rolls out sporty Monte Carlo trim to Kamiq and Scala
Order books are now open for the Monte Carlo editions of the Kamiq and Scala, which feature motorsport-inspired design touches and additional technology.
Street Angel on-board camera solution upgraded with five-channel scalability
Camera Telematics has introduced its latest Street Angel on-board video evidence data recorder, which gains a number of updates to help ensure safer driving and protect … Read More »
Fleet industry at forefront of CO2 reduction
Average CO2 figures for new leased cars showed a sharp fall in Q3 2019, despite a rise in the overall average CO2 emissions across the new … Read More »
Leasing broker plans for growth following investment by Newable
Synergy Automotive Limited is accelerating plans for growth after the sale of majority interest to Newable Limited.
UK car output at lowest level in almost a decade
British car manufacturing fell for a third consecutive year in 2019, hitting its lowest level since 2010 and showing the importance of trade deals within Europe.
Karhoo appoints Edmund Read as chief operating officer
Karhoo, the mobility exchange platform for taxi and private hire fleets, has appointed Edmund Read as its chief operating officer.
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