Category : Today in Fleet
Mitie awarded Gold Certification for CO2 reduction work
Mitie’s work to reduce the carbon emissions of its fleet has been recognised by Masternaut, which has awarded the firm Gold Certification.
Pool vehicle booking portal could help banish grey fleet use, says Jaama
A new pool vehicle booking portal that could help eliminate ‘grey fleet’ usage has been launched by Jaama.
‘Hot demand’ for fleet stock over months ahead
Fleet stock will be in “hot demand” over the coming months, with the wholesale market having already hit “superheated” levels in September, according to Manheim.
Alphabet GB appoints new head of broker division
Alphabet (GB) has appointed Richard Chadwick as the new head of Alphabet Partner, the company’s broker division.
Honda teases hybrid-only Jazz
Honda has published a teaser image of the fourth-generation Jazz, which makes its world premiere at the Tokyo Motor Show on 23 October.
Spoof wardens ‘clamp’ cars to raise awareness of tyre dangers
Cars with dangerously low tread depths have been ‘clamped’ by spoof traffic wardens as part of a Kwik Fit campaign to raise awareness of the importance … Read More »
WLTP effect brings 14.5% rise for EU registrations
EU registrations rose 14.5% in September; a rise largely attributed to lower-than-usual sales in the same month last year.
Road safety comes to fore in clock changes inquiry
The House of Lords is continuing its inquiry on the European Commission’s proposal to end seasonal changes of time in the EU, taking evidence on what … Read More »
Uniti One three-seat electric city car to cost from £15,100
A new three-seat electric city car that’s intended to bring affordable and sustainable mobility is now available to order in the UK, priced from £15,100 (including … Read More »
New Grosvenor Group website brings one-stop shop approach to fleet solutions
The Grosvenor Group has launched a new website that combines all its contract hire, rental and fleet management services in one place.
A third of UK auto firms already shedding jobs for ‘no deal’ Brexit
UK auto industry research shows the impact of escalating fears of a ‘no deal’ Brexit, with a significant number of firms already cutting jobs and a … Read More »
Management rejig at Aston Barclay brings added support in ‘turbulent’ used car market
Aston Barclay has revised its senior management structure in a move to support its customers as they respond to a “turbulent” used car market.
Car charger comparison site could save EV drivers £200 a year
A new comparison website for car chargers has launched, helping drivers choose the best home charge point and find the best installation rates in their area.
Major milestone for 1link Disposal Network
Epyx has passed a milestone for its 1link Disposal Network platform with the signing of its 3,000th trader.
Used petrol and diesel prices rise as second-hand market rebounds
The used market has recovered dramatically from its Q2 slump, bringing an increase in both petrol and diesel prices, according to Autorola.
Toyota previews RAV4 plug-in hybrid
Toyota’s new RAV4 plug-in hybrid – the most powerful RAV4 yet – is to debut at the Los Angeles Auto Show next month ahead of its … Read More »
Shell forecourt debuts new rapid chargers
A Shell forecourt in Oxfordshire has become one of the first in the country to deploy new rapid chargers from InstaVolt.
Jaama’s MyDriver Portal cuts company car and grey fleet admin burden
A new self-help MyDriver Portal that can cut the administration involved with company and grey fleet vehicles is now available for Jaama’s Key2 asset management system.
Short-term supply of spare parts won’t be hampered in ‘no-deal’ Brexit, says Fleet Assist
Fleet Assist is urging the fleet industry not to panic over a potential ‘no-deal’ Brexit as its research suggests spare parts supply from motor manufacturers, suppliers … Read More »
Volkswagen Golf previewed in design sketches
Volkswagen has issued two design sketches of the eighth-generation Golf, giving an insight into its design.
MG’s Qashqai-rivalling HS now on sale
MG Motor UK’s new HS C-segment SUV is now on sale in the UK, setting its sights at rivals such as the Nissan Qashqai and Renault … Read More »
Fleet Alliance continues rapid expansion
Fleet Alliance Group has reported rapid expansion over the last 12 months, with a 48% rise in the number of vehicles under management, helped by a … Read More »
New brand Moblyx launches to bring mobile apps for fleet and mobility customers
Fleet and mobility customers are being targeted with two new apps that could streamline their operations.
Updated Ford S-Max and Galaxy offer added connectivity
Ford has revised its S-Max and Galaxy MPVs with new technology features as well as enhanced design.
Used diesel demand strong in top 5 EU but performance varies wildly
Diesel demonisation may have hit new car sales but it’s also brought different used car dynamics across the top five European markets, despite continued strong demand … Read More »
Councils get access to £2m funding to improve air quality
Local authorities in England can now bid for a share of £2m government support to implement air quality plans.
Get a comprehensive fleet risk health check with new DriveTech audit service
Fleets looking to step up their approach to driver risk can now take advantage of a new fleet risk health check service to see where they’re … Read More »
Peugeot 208 ‘narrowly misses out’ on five-star Euro NCAP rating
The new Peugeot 208 has dropped a Euro NCAP star compared to its predecessor after meeting five-star requirements in all areas bar protection of vulnerable road … Read More »
Order books open for larger, more connected Nissan Juke
The new Nissan Juke is now available to order, bringing a larger, more practical interior and new connectivity features.
Reservations open for Peugeot plug-in hybrids
Peugeot’s new 3008, 508 and 508 SW plug-in hybrids are now available to reserve as the carmaker expands its line-up of electric and PHEV models.
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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
