Category : Today in Fleet
N-Tec edition brings extra tech for Nissan Micra, Qashqai and X-Trail
Nissan is augmenting the Micra, Qashqai and X-Trail line-ups with a new N-Tec edition featuring enhanced design and technology.
Conference to shed light on how cities can improve air quality
The subject of how cities can improve air quality and reduce carbon emissions is to come under focus at a free-to-attend conference being hosted by Nottingham … Read More »
Andrew Humberstone named as new Nissan Motor GB managing director
Nissan Motor GB has appointed Andrew Humberstone as managing director with immediate effect.
Clipper Logistics keeps drivers compliant with Licence Check’s DAVIS solution
Leeds-based specialist logistics company, Clipper Logistics Plc is seeing multiple benefits, including faster licence checking and greater road risk management, after switching to Licence Check’s DAVIS … Read More »
List of UK’s most trusted car brands revealed
Mercedes-Benz has topped the inaugural CarGurus Car Buyer Trust Index report; a new study that explores how trust impacts on car-buying decision-making.
Activa Contracts appoints new area managers under plans to grow fleet
Activa Contracts has expanded its team of area managers; part of plans gearing up for expansion in 2020.
Citroën C5 Aircross gains new auto powertrain and cuts diesel CO2
Citroën UK has revised its engine line-up for the C5 Aircross SUV as it also announces lower CO2 levels for certain BlueHDi models.
Otonomo and GreenRoad team up to reduce fleet road risk
Israel-based automotive data services platform Otonomo is partnering with GreenRoad to bring driver risk profiling direct to global fleets.
Karhoo appoints new chief commercial officer
Mobility platform Karhoo has appointed Vanessa Heydorff, former Booking.com managing director for Western Europe, as its chief commercial officer (CCO).
First-ever plug-in hybrid Škoda opens for orders
Škoda’s much-anticipated Superb iV plug-in hybrid is now available to order, priced from £31,970.
Petrol prices rise following four months of decline
December put an end to four months of falling petrol prices; the result of rising oil prices as the US and China started to cool their … Read More »
TfL reaffirms price freeze for London’s public transport network
Major public transport fares for London will remain the same in 2020,TfL has reiterated.
Ebbon-Dacs to help fleets further drive efficiencies in 2020
Oxford-based technology solutions provider, Ebbon-Dacs will place focus on continuing to drive efficiencies in customers’ businesses in 2020, aided by the development of new features in … Read More »
Power used to cook Christmas turkeys in Britain could send an EV 10,000 times round the world
Brits will use the same amount of power to cook their turkey this Christmas as needed to send an EV around the world more than 10,000 … Read More »
AA uses what3words location technology to find breakdowns faster
AA customers can now provide their what3words address during a breakdown to help identify their location faster.
74% of drivers would risk driving through flood water
Three-quarters of drivers (74%) would risk driving through flood water, despite it being the leading cause of death during a flood.
Order books open for Peugeot’s first-ever electric SUV
Peugeot has opened order books for the new 2008, including the e-2008 marked out as its first-ever electric SUV.
Ambitious actions on transport needed for a Net Zero Scotland
Scotland’s world-leading Net Zero 2045 target must be backed by decisive action to strengthen climate change policy in all parts of the economy, including on transport.
BCA to run series of special sales across festive period
BCA is staging a programme of physical and online sales at selected centres over the festive period in expectation of continuing high levels of used vehicle … Read More »
Most popular new cars and main buying considerations revealed
Close Brothers Motor Finance has shared the most popular cars and car-buying trends from 2019, with the Ford Fiesta coming out on top.
LeasePlan UK appoints new customer services director
Former LeasePlan UK commercial excellence director Lisa McGowan has moved into the position of customer services director to help strengthen and develop LeasePlan’s customer services operations … Read More »
November UK car production plummets
UK car manufacturing fell 16.5% in November, prompting the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) to renew calls for an ambitious trade deal with the … Read More »
Auction sector to see busy year-end, says Aston Barclay
Aston Barclay is hosting two major online sales over Christmas as it predicts a busy festive period for the motor trade.
Renault Captur pricing revealed
Renault has revealed UK pricing and specification for the new Captur small SUV, available to order now, with prices from £17,595 OTR and first customer deliveries … Read More »
Hyundai reveals pricing, CO2 and specs for new i10
Hyundai’s third-generation i10 city car will go on sale next month, priced from £12,495 and bringing enhanced equipment and updated design as it targets younger buyers.
Stark warning over drink and drug driving
The AA is warning drivers to steer away from trouble this Christmas as police forces across the country crack down on both drink and drug driving.
All new Renaults to get five-year warranty
Renault has introduced a five-year warranty for all new passenger cars in the UK, replacing its previous three-year offering.
MG joins Ford, Volkswagen and Nissan in latest five-star Euro NCAP results
Five stars were awarded to the Ford Puma, MG ZS EV, MG HS, Nissan Juke, Volkswagen Golf and Audi Q8. Three stars were handed out to the Aiways U5, the Volkswagen up!, SEAT Mii and Škoda Citigo.
Plumbase improves company car driver safety with Trakm8
Plumbing and heating merchant Plumbase is saving money and improving road safety for its company car fleet with the help of driver behaviour technology from Trakm8.
Dates revealed for Cenex-LCV2020 and Cenex-CAM2020
Cenex is to host its annual Low Carbon Vehicle (Cenex-LCV2020) and Connected Automated Mobility (Cenex-CAM2020) events on 9-10 September 2020 following record-breaking attendance figures for this … Read More »
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Qwello builds pan-European charging solution with Park & Charge acquisition
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New driving licence and grey fleet platform launches to shake up fleet industry
