Category : Today in Fleet
Ford introduces new entry-level Fiesta
Ford has replaced its long-standing Zetec entry-level trim with a new ‘Trend’ specification, priced from £15,995.
No large-scale fleet resurgence for diesels, predicts Arval
Fleet take-up of diesel cars will continue to decline despite technology advances that are making them more environmentally friendly.
Selsia appoints Graham Barley as business development manager
Selsia has appointed Graham Barley to the position of business development manager within its sales development team.
Fix Auto strengthens Key Accounts team
Fix Auto UK has appointed Rob Lake as a key account manager, further strengthening the team.
JCT600 VLS celebrates 30th anniversary
JCT600 Vehicle Leasing Solutions (VLS) has said it’s working on several new technological developments as the company celebrates 30 years in the UK fleet industry.
Could tyres power the electric revolution?
Falken’s engineers have developed a new ‘Energy Harvester’ technology that sees tyres generate electricity while driving.
East Lothian Council rolls out new EV charging hubs
East Lothian Council is deploying six charging hubs in the county’s largest towns in partnership with Swarco eVolt.
Free2Move Lease ramps up corporate sector focus under latest appointments
PSA’s Free2Move Lease brand has made a number of changes to its National Sales Team structure as it looks to win new business within the corporate sector.
Pendragon Vehicle Management brings Esso Card benefits to customers
Pendragon Vehicle Management has partnered with Esso Card provider WEX Europe Services to offer a range of benefits to its leasing customers.
Lords Committee launches inquiry into clock changes
Fleets are being invited to take part in an inquiry from the House of Lords EU Internal Market Sub-Committee into the European Commission’s proposal to end … Read More »
B2B customers gain access to Free2Move Rent’s database
As part of its short-term car rental business, Free2Move, Groupe PSA’s mobility brand, is opening up the Free2Move Rent database to B2B customers.
VisionTrack targets growth under new European sales director
Vehicle camera and video telematics specialist VisionTrack has appointed Vernon Bonser as European sales director as it looks to expand further in the UK and mainland … Read More »
Record drop in used car values for July
Used car values dropped by a record 2.2% at the three-year, 60,000-mile point in July, according to latest figures from Cap HPI.
Whole-life-cost and tax comparisons made easier for fleets
A new partnership between BCF Wessex and Cap HPI aims to simplify whole-life-cost and tax comparisons for fleets.
Higher level of data security for fleets promised by new data accreditation at epyx
Epyx has been awarded a new ISO standard that ensures a higher level of information assurance for fleets.
City Auction Group strengthens management team
City Auction Group has added two new appointments including Maria Avery, the new corporate business manager and Sarah Triolaire, the new administration manager.
3Dtracking sees increasing demand for CO2 emissions monitoring
The telematics software solution provider 3Dtracking reports increasing demand from fleet management service providers, for CO2 emissions monitoring and reporting.
Eworks Manager partners with SmartWitness
Eworks Manager – workforce management software – has partnered with SmartWitness to provide video telematics functionality to all of their global clients.
National park fleet begins EV switchover with Hyundai Kona
Brecon Beacons National Park Authority has replaced two diesel pool vehicles with Hyundai Kona electric cars supplied with renewable energy produced on-site, claiming their range is … Read More »
Groupe PSA UK appoints Andy Robson as network development director
Andy Robson has been appointed as network development director for Groupe PSA, including Peugeot, Citroën, DS, and Vauxhall.
Nissan highlights BiK savings on electric cars
Following the Government’s Benefit-in-Kind (BiK) announcement last week, Nissan is highlighting the benefits of driving electric that will see its Leaf model become tax-free from 6 … Read More »
Alphabet announce new head of mobility services
Alphabet (GB) Limited has announced the appointment of Craig Grant as the company’s head of mobility services.
Michelin shares advice to help fleets reduce running costs
Businesses could extend tyre replacement intervals and take advantage of greater efficiency savings if company car and van drivers are encouraged to take greater care of … Read More »
GEM calls on government to penalise against not wearing a seatbelt
Road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist is calling on the Government to penalise drivers more heavily for not wearing a seatbelt.
New technology gives fleets real-time, independently verified CO2 data
New cloud-based technology is being launched in the UK and globally to allow fleet managers to control the environmental impact of their individual drivers and curb … Read More »
Second Ionity 350kW charging station launches in UK
The manufacturer-backed Ionity network has launched its second fast charging station in the UK as it looks to swiftly expand its network.
Second on-demand bus trial to launch in London
Transport for London has launched a four-week consultation on plans to trial an on-demand bus service in Ealing to see if drivers switch away from commuting.
Finalists revealed for Brake’s UK Fleet Safety Awards 2019
Brake has announced the shortlist for its 2019 annual Fleet Safety Awards, which includes some of the UK’s major fleet names.
Used values show return to more usual patterns in June, says BCA
Used car market volatility of recent months started to ease in June, bringing more typical seasonal trading, according to BCA.
New drivers face night ban under graduated licence plans
Newly licensed drivers could be banned from night-time driving and driving with passengers under a certain age under new government plans to tackle road safety for … Read More »
