Category : Today in Fleet
‘Second-wave’ EV adopters will need more fleet advice, says TMC
Mainstream company car drivers are fast making the switch to electric vehicles but will need much more help from fleet departments than early adopters.
Alphabet makes key appointments in Affinity Partnerships channel
Alphabet (GB) has made two new appointments within its Affinity Partnerships channel.
Lucas Casasnovas to lead SEAT’s urban mobility strategy
SEAT has appointed Lucas Casasnovas as head of urban mobility as it accelerates efforts in this field.
Sixt expands ‘Mobility as a Service’ solution to include public transport
Sixt is expanding its ‘Mobility as a Service’ (MaaS) flexible mobility budget to now include public transport.
ViaVan introduces ‘UK first’ fully electric on-demand shared ride service
ViaVan has launched a fully electric fleet of on-demand shared ride vehicles in Milton Keynes, said to mark a UK first.
Thatcham Research continues work on safe ADAS repair
Thatcham Research is introducing new IMI-accredited ADAS calibration training designed to address a skill gap in Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) repair, ahead of the arrival … Read More »
EV drivers get free electricity on new SSE tariff
SSE Energy Services has launched a brand-new tariff that provides customers with free electricity when they charge overnight.
Speeding offences on the rise despite harsher penalties
The number of speeding prosecutions has risen by almost 20% in the last five years despite the introduction of harsher financial penalties in 2017.
First 100% electric London black cab in 120 years launches
A fully electric taxi based on the Nissan e-NV200 has launched for London cab drivers, bringing eco benefits to both drivers and passengers as well as … Read More »
Wolverhampton Wanderers signs up Activa Contracts
Wolverhampton Wanderers has awarded a 26-vehicle fully outsourced fleet contract to Activa Contracts.
Brake seminar to provide expert crisis management training for fleets
Brake is running a free seminar on crisis management training to provide fleets with guidance on how to respond in the event of an employee death … Read More »
Nexus prepares fleets for ULEZ expansion with free guide
Nexus Vehicle Rental has published a free guide to provide drivers with advice on how to avoid fines while operating within London’s Ultra Low Emissions Zone (ULEZ).
E.ON opens first ultra-fast charging points in UK
German energy firm E.ON has opened its first ultra-fast charging points in the UK, expanding its existing network of more than 3,000 charging points across Europe.
Fast-fit deals enhance ServicePoint benefits for SMEs
SME tyre sales through the fleet service, maintenance and repair portal ServicePoint have risen 105% year on year, helped by recent deals with fast-fit giants.
£25m ‘scrap for cash’ vehicle scheme opens in London
A £25m vehicle scrappage scheme has opened today for low-income and disabled Londoners – joining the existing £23m van scheme.
Local authorities in Scotland gear up to support EV uptake
An Energy Saving Trust programme to help Scottish local authorities develop bespoke plans to drive EV uptake has reached the next stage.
BCA daily valuation intelligence to bring real-time remarketing insight
BCA has introduced daily valuation intelligence to ensure buyers and sellers are fully informed with actual market conditions.
Fleets offered chance to drive carbon-neutral at Shell
Shell fuel card customers in the UK can now choose to offset the carbon dioxide emissions from their fuel purchases, helping fleets to reduce their environmental … Read More »
Epyx’s 1link Service Network hits 100 millionth fleet transaction
Epyx’s 1link Service Network service has processed its 100 millionth fleet transaction in just under two decades since it launched.
Scottish Borders Council drives down costs and CO2 with E-Car Club
Scottish Borders Council has seen a reduction in grey fleet costs and CO2 after deploying a fully managed fleet of low-emission vehicles from E-Car Club.
Speaker line-up revealed for VRA’s ‘2020 Vision’ seminar
Next month’s ‘2020 Vision’ seminar from the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) will boast a top line-up of speakers to help fleet and automotive industry delegates deal … Read More »
Green Tomato Cars deploys further 25 hydrogen fuel cell cars
Green Tomato Cars has added a further 25 Toyota Mirai fuel cell cars to its existing 27-strong fleet, based on the cars’ robust eco performance.
Remote sales can offer quicker and greener remarketing, says CD Auction
CD Auction Group is expanding its remote sales programme as it highlights that offsite sales can speed up the remarketing process for fleets and dealers and … Read More »
Drivers no longer think of speeding as a risk
Speed accounts for 37% of all deaths and serious injuries but many people simply don’t think of it as a risk.
Fears over millennials’ car ownership plans ‘greatly overstated’, research suggests
Millennial car purchase intent is still strong in Europe, putting paid to concerns that millennials are less interested in car ownership than their forebears, research suggests.
Get expert advice on cutting CO2 at 2019 Fleet Heroes Conference
Fleets looking for the latest eco advice, including on how to switch to electric vehicles, will be able to get expert guidance at this year’s Fleet … Read More »
Fleet and lease values hit record level in September, reports BCA
Used buyer demand has rebounded from the traditional summer slowdown, bringing record highs for both average used car values and fleet and lease values at BCA in September … Read More »
Scotland’s fastest EV charging station goes live under Ionity network
Ionity is expanding its high-power charging network with the addition of a station in Gretna Green – said to be Scotland’s fastest EV charging station.
Inchcape Fleet Solutions tool to help drivers make informed vehicle decisions
Inchcape Fleet Solutions has launched a Navigator Tool to help drivers make informed decisions on vehicle choices as it reports growing demand for customer support.
Toyota to debut two-seater EV at Tokyo Motor Show
Toyota is to present a production-ready ultra-compact battery electric vehicle (BEV) at this month’s Tokyo Motor Show ahead of the vehicle’s planned commercial launch in Japan … Read More »
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