Category : Today in Fleet
Range revisions enhance Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV appeal
Mitsubishi has updated the Outlander PHEV with new trim levels and increased standard equipment.
Škoda’s baby SUV to bring sub-£18k pricing
Škoda has revealed pricing for its new Kamiq compact SUV, which is priced from £17,700 and will bring a rival to the Nissan Juke.
London leads car sharing in Europe
Londoners are more open to switching to car sharing than their European neighbours, beaten only by Paris.
Licence Bureau completes four millionth Driver Licence check
Licence Bureau has reached the four millionth driver licence check milestone as it continues to raise awareness of the need for compliant fleet operations – including … Read More »
Joju Solar integrates Alfen charge points into smart energy offering
Alfen is to supply Joju Solar with smart electric vehicle chargers as part of its integrated smart energy offering.
Fleets’ top ADAS devices revealed in new research
Collision avoidance and emergency braking are top of the list of advanced driver assistance (ADAS) systems desired by fleet and mobility managers on company cars.
Learn how to eliminate driver distraction at Brake webinar
Fleet operators can get insight into ways to eliminate driver distractions at a free webinar being run by Brake.
Energy companies to help further Go Ultra Low work
The Go Ultra Low campaign has been relaunched to include energy companies as well as a number of additional EV manufacturers, helping to drive its work … Read More »
‘Hidden’ accident blackspots revealed in Ford connected vehicle trial
Data provided in a connected vehicle trial by Ford is being provided to cities in Europe to help them anticipate and mitigate future incidents.
NewMotion tie-up to simplify charging for Ford drivers
Shell’s NewMotion has signed a deal that will benefit Ford plug-in hybrid drivers through easy access to smart charging solutions.
Greater Manchester drivers offered chance to test EVs first hand
Drivers are being offered the chance to see the latest electric vehicles first hand – including free test drives – at a series of events in … Read More »
Supermarket fuel cut is ‘welcome but long overdue’, says RAC
Asda and Sainsbury’s have announced immediate cuts in the price of unleaded – with further retailers expected to follow suit.
Autonomous vehicles to reduce collisions by 22% in interim, research suggests
One in five (22%) fatal and serious collisions could be prevented with the initial introduction of automated vehicles – potentially making them the biggest change in … Read More »
Nobia makes switch to hybrids
Nobia, one of Europe’s leading kitchen specialists, is adding hybrid Toyota Corolla hatchbacks to its UK fleet as it looks to reduce its emissions and cut … Read More »
TMC cuts licence checking admin for Kao Group UK
TMC has been signed up to support the administration of licence checking for company car drivers at the Kao Group UK – Kao’s Hair and Beauty Salon … Read More »
Kevin Nugent joins ADESA as head of IT
Former IT director Kevin Nugent has been appointed as head of IT at ADESA UK.
Fleets redrawing choice lists in response to WLTP
Almost one in six fleets are planning some form of restructuring to counter the impact of new WLTP test, according to new research from Arval.
European charging network must increase 20-fold to meet CO2 targets, say carmakers
Europe’s electric charging network is failing to keep pace with the development needed to facilitate EV take-up by 2030 – putting compliance with “extremely ambitious” CO2 … Read More »
Fleet AFV values continue to rise, reports Manheim
Average values for used alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) continued to rise in August, while both petrol and diesel values recorded downturns.
Top 10 EV charging networks revealed in Zap-Map user research
Tesla, InstaVolt and Pod Point have come out top in user satisfaction ratings of the UK’s charging networks.
Cupra lays foundations for EV plans with Tavascan unveiling
SEAT performance spin-off Cupra has unveiled its Tavascan electric SUV coupé at Frankfurt as both brands continue to make moves into electric mobility.
Licence Check and Airmax tie-up to bring enhanced driver behaviour information
Licence Check and telematics service provider Airmax Remote have signed a data integration partnership agreement that will provide enhanced driver behaviour information based on telematics feedback, … Read More »
Verizon Connect introduces new immobilisation functionality to bring extra security
Verizon Connect has introduced a new immobilisation tool for its Verizon Connect Reveal, helping fleets prevent unauthorised use of vehicles and aid in the recovery of stolen vehicles.
Arval’s Hydrogen Car Roadshow comes to Birmingham and London next
Arval’s Hydrogen Car Roadshow has two more stops to make this year as the UK-wide project continues its work to raise awareness of hydrogen cars.
Avis Budget Group appoints president of international region
Avis Budget Group has appointed Keith Rankin as president of the international region as the business moves towards digitising its business and on revolutionising the future … Read More »
Fleets welcoming of driver toll road use, finds Arval
Just over half of fleets would encourage drivers to use new toll roads in the UK and reclaim the costs to help avoid downtime from congestion.
2020 Mitsubishi ASX goes on sale
Mitsubishi’s revised ASX is now available to order, bringing a larger petrol unit as the sole engine and reintroducing four-wheel drive.
Still a large gap between drivers’ eco actions and intentions
The majority of drivers would like to select an alternatively fuel vehicle (AFV) for their next company car but are being put off by a range … Read More »
2020 remarketing challenges under focus at free VRA seminar
The key issues facing the remarketing sector in 2020 are to be spotlighted in a major, free seminar from the Vehicle Remarketing Association.
Škoda Kamiq gets Monto Carlo treatment
Škoda is rolling out its top-range Monte Carlo trim to the Kamiq compact SUV, drawing on the brand’s rally heritage.
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