Category : Today in Fleet
AA signs up to AX accident aftercare programme
AX is to provide accident assistance services to the AA to help keep its members mobile.
TfL plans could cut jams on road network
Transport for London (TfL) is proposing to expand its current Lane Rental Scheme and to introduce a new Roadworks Charter for utility companies to help cut … Read More »
Dashcam interface brings wealth of benefits for fleet software
A new dashcam interface developed by FleetCheck for its fleet management software could bring considerable benefits for fleets as video footage becomes more widely used.
Identify which fuel type is best for your fleet in free TMC guide
A new guide that can help businesses better understand the pros and cons of each fuel type and identify the best one for their fleet is … Read More »
Discover how EVs and salary sacrifice could work for your fleet at free webinars
Fleet Evolution is to run a series of autumn webinars intended to ‘bust myths’ common to electric vehicles and employee car schemes.
Volvo-Geely engine spin-off to become hybrid specialist
Volvo Cars and Geely are looking into plans to merge their existing petrol and diesel engine operations into a stand-alone business that would also supply hybrid … Read More »
Find out how vehicle technology can reduce road risk at free Brake webinar
Brake is running a free webinar to give insight on how vehicle technology can help reduce risk for fleets.
Appyway and Liftshare to bring car sharing and smart parking to fleets
A new car sharing and smart parking solution is to be targeted at large fleets under a partnership between Liftshare and AppyWay.
Manheim expands auction centre management team
Manheim has appointed new managers for its south-east auction centres.
New Volvo XC40 plug-in hybrid outshines rivals on RVs
The new Volvo XC40 T5 Twin Engine plug-in hybrid has scored high residual value ratings from Cap HPI, said to outstrip nearest competitors.
Licence Check claims industry-first with new driver compliance app
Licence Check is to launch a driver compliance app for its Driver and Vehicle Information Solution (DAVIS), introducing new ‘industry-first’ quick check scanning technology.
Drivy rebrands as Getaround and introduces new car sharing option
Peer-to-peer car sharing service Drivy has rebranded as Getaround six months after its acquisition by the US car sharing company of the same name.
Fears for petrol prices prove unfounded
The price of a litre of petrol actually fell in September, despite fears that the refinery fires in Saudi Arabia would lead to higher pump prices.
AI technology leader joins Teletrac Navman
Teletrac Navman has appointed AI specialist Dr Jens Meggers as president as it looks to place more focus on the use of AI for future solutions.
Earn free rental days faster with Enterprise ‘Plus Your Points’ promotion
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has launched its annual Plus Your Points promotion, bringing registered Enterprise Plus members the ability to earn double points on qualifying rentals.
Larger fleets at vanguard of shift to low-emission vehicles
Larger employers are overwhelmingly leading the way when it comes to adoption of new fuel technologies, indicating that more effort needs to be made to educate … Read More »
ADESA UK expands UK coverage with second defleet centre
ADESA UK, part of KAR Global, has expanded its second defleet centre on a 21-acre site in Doncaster, Yorkshire, to meet growing demand for its online … Read More »
Co-op filling stations join UK Fuels network
UK Fuel card holders can now use their cards to purchase fuel at 133 Co-op filling stations nationwide under a new agreement between the two firms.
PVS Group seeks further growth as reaches fifth year
Management services provider PVS Group, which provides a cradle-to-grave advisory and management service, is seeking further growth as the company moves into its fifth year of … Read More »
Streamlined vehicle inspection services to benefit end-user fleets
New thinking on vehicle inspection services could bring benefits to end-user fleets while also helping to cut costs for fleet operators such as leasing firms.
KAR Auction Services rebrands as KAR Global
KAR Auction Services has rebranded as ‘KAR Global’ to reflect its focus on global solutions for global customers.
Cazana’s microcar takes on epic road trip for charity challenge
Automotive insight expert Cazana is to take its company mascot microcar Bamby on a 339-mile epic road trip to raise money for Prostate Cancer UK and … Read More »
Major charging firms to open up networks under new roaming deal
A new roaming agreement is set to provide EV drivers with easy access to charge points in the UK by the end of 2019.
ALD to add 15,000 hybrids and EVs to fleet across Europe
ALD has been granted a €250m (£222m) loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB), which will be used to add 15,000 hybrid and electric vehicles to … Read More »
Ohme and Smart Home Charge team up to simplify charging
Smart Home Charge, a national electric car charge point installer, has partnered with manufacturer Ohme to simplify the installation process and reduce the cost of charging … Read More »
Topps Private Hire makes move to Lexus hybrids
Topps Private Hire has introduced eight Lexus ES hybrids to its fleet of prestige vehicles, which will be used to provide services to both private and … Read More »
New online system simplifies grey fleet management
E-Training World has launched a new online grey fleet management system that streamlines the process of ensuring drivers are legal and compliant to use their own … Read More »
Sustainable travel fund awards over 100 projects
More than 100 new projects that aim to increase walking, cycling and shared transport in Scotland are to launch with the help of a multi-million pound … Read More »
Bynx software update brings slicker user experience
Bynx has launched a new version of its fleet and mobility management platform, which puts the focus firmly on the user.
Volkswagen car-boot delivery service could spell end of missed packages
Volkswagen is to bring its We Deliver car-boot delivery service to the UK in 2020, potentially consigning the days of missed packages to the history books.
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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
