Category : Today in Fleet
Addison Lee extends Aston Barclay deal as Euro 6 remarketing starts
Addison Lee has extended its used vehicle remarketing contract with Aston Barclay for a further 12 months as it starts to defleet the first of its … Read More »
G3 enhances services as inspections app hits milestone
G3 Remarketing has marked a significant milestone for its appraisal app with an update of the inspection methods.
Lex gears up for EV demand from SMEs with DriveElectric
Lex Autolease has signed up DriveElectric to provide specialist advice on ultra-low emission vehicles to Lloyds Bank business SMEs looking to make the switch.
Energy Saving Trust publishes EV charging guide for drivers
A new Charging Electric Vehicles guide is now available to download free from the Energy Saving Trust, providing information and advice for drivers on where and … Read More »
Moving traffic penalties rise 30% in London
A total of 1,439,942 penalty charge notices (PCNs) were issued by London councils in 2017-18 for moving traffic contraventions – up 30% on the previous year.
Government must set safety goals for Major Road Network, says report
The newly defined Major Road Network (MRN) has more than four times as much risk as Highways England’s Strategic Road Network (SRN) network and needs similar … Read More »
Road funding cutbacks could have paid for 8 million pothole repairs, says LGA
The money that councils have been forced to cut from road maintenance funding since 2010 could have paid for the repair of nearly eight million potholes, … Read More »
VWFS | Fleet ‘EV-4-ME?’ tool guides drivers on ULEV choices
Volkswagen Financial Services | Fleet has launched a new multi-marque tool that can help both fleets and drivers decide which powertrain type is best for their … Read More »
Enterprise Car Club adds hybrid SUVs to Edinburgh fleet
Enterprise has introduced eight Toyota C-HR hybrid SUVs to its on-street Enterprise Car Club network in Edinburgh.
Government reveals shortlist for Future Mobility Zones
Seven areas in England have been named as the shortlisted second-stage applicants for the Department for Transport’s Future Mobility Zones Fund competition.
DEKRA appoints national sales manager
DEKRA has appointed Nicolas Reisinger to the post of national sales manager.
Faraday case to protect Kia models from keyless theft
Kia drivers can now buy a Faraday case that helps stop models with a keyless entry system from being hacked after Thatcham research indicated a possible … Read More »
Street Angel Response app brings complete accident and claims management solution
Camera Telematics has launched its new Street Angel Response app to provide an all-in-one accident and claims management solution for fleets.
e-cargo bike and e-bike hire schemes to go live in Scotland
New projects including Scotland’s first electric cargo bike delivery service and new e-bike hire schemes are to go live with the help of new funding.
Don’t overlook duty of care for contract workers, says Meridian
Contract workers given company cars must be included in corporate road risk management, says Meridian Vehicle Solutions.
BMW reveals third-generation X6
BMW has revealed the new X6, with a slightly larger more modern design, technology and equipment updates, and driver assistance features.
Lack of access to connected car data hindering fleet benefits, says epyx
The benefits of connected cars for fleet operators are being restricted due to a lack of access to real-time data.
Kinesis seeks telematics tech partnerships with fleet suppliers
Kinesis is looking to develop further fleet supplier partnerships for its cloud-based vehicle tracking service under a new reseller programme covering the UK and overseas.
Free Now celebrates rebrand with Taxi Hunt
The former Daimler ‘mytaxi’ app has launched a taxi hunt as it marks its rebrand to ‘Free Now’.
New electric vehicle noise law fails to tackle ‘silent killers’, says Brigade
A law that forces new electric vehicles to have a noise-emitting device does not go far enough in ensuring safety for vulnerable road users.
Braintree to mark first of 100+ Electric Forecourt network
Gridserve has submitted a planning application to build the first of a 100-plus ‘Electric Forecourt’ network in the UK as it pushes ahead with plans to … Read More »
Santander expands remarketing partnership with Aston Barclay
Santander Consumer Finance (UK) plc has expanded its remarketing partnership with Aston Barclay with the addition of monthly sales at the Wakefield site.
Number of rapid chargers in Cardiff city centre to double
Cardiff Council is deploying 12 rapid EV charge points from Engenie, more than doubling the number of rapid chargers in the city centre.
EVBox and Smappee to roll out solar-powered smart charging
Global charging station manufacturer EVBox and smart energy management pioneer Smappee are rolling out smart charging products globally under a new multi-year agreement.
Government gets tough on vehicle idling
The Government is pushing ahead with plans to increase fines on drivers leaving engines idling while parked – with a consultation due to launch soon.
Ubitricity UK plans for expansion under new managing director
Daniel Bentham has joined on-street charging specialist Ubitricity UK as managing director.
Electric vehicle car club goes live in East Herts
E-Car Club has deployed an electric vehicle club for East Herts District Council – with local drivers able to use vehicles out of hours.
Fleets commit to going electric for London Climate Action Week
Two more fleets have signed up to go electric under the EV100 initiative as part of the Mayor of London’s inaugural London Climate Action Week (1-8 July).
Extended Volvo test drives on offer under enhanced service
Volvo has launched a new test drive service that brings a flexible booking service and a choice of test drive locations as well as the option … Read More »
Fleet Alliance fleet breaks billion pound barrier
Fleet Alliance Group now manages a fleet valued at £1bn following a 48% increase in the number of vehicles in less than a year.
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