Category : Today in Fleet
Ionity rollout across UK motorway network buoyed by Extra deal
Ionity – a joint venture between Daimler, Ford, BMW and the Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche – has formed a partnership deal with Extra MSA … Read More »
EV infrastructure to get a boost following EDF and NEoT partnership
EDF Energy has entered into a partnership with NEoT Capital to accelerate the delivery of key infrastructure for electric vehicles in the UK.
Hybrids remain ‘real disruptor’ to new car market
Diesel sales are unlikely to recover in the foreseeable future from the various blows dealt to them, putting hybrids rather than electric or petrol vehicles in … Read More »
Renault’s Alliance Ventures buys into The Mobility House
For an undisclosed sum, Alliance Ventures – the strategic venture capital arm of Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi – has invested in a platform that integrates vehicle batteries into power … Read More »
Škoda Kodiaq vRS ready for hot pursuit
Skoda has modified its Kodiaq vRS SUV as a police pursuit vehicle, bringing a 7.0-second 0-62mph time and a top speed of 136mph.
Towing compliancy risks rise as licence demographics change
Businesses are being urged to ensure their drivers have the correct licence and insurances for towing, including on company cars used for leisure purposes, following recent … Read More »
UK car manufacturing down for 12th month running
UK car production fell for the 12th month in a row in May – with output already down 21.0% for the year to date.
Karl Ward to manage Aston Barclay’s Wakefield ‘Northern Powerhouse’
Aston Barclay has appointed Karl Ward, previously remarketing manager at Ogilvie Fleet Ltd, as manager of for its new Wakefield super centre.
Geotab GO9 device gets European debut
Geotab is making its GO9 telematics device available in Europe to complement its existing range of tracking solutions for fleets.
Fleet remarketing tactics must evolve to keep pace, says Aston Barclay
Fleet operators must revisit their remarketing tactics to ensure they’re ready for the accelerating evolution of the fleet remarketing sector.
National Windscreens investment to support East of England growth plans
National Windscreens has expanded its training school network further, with the opening of a new training centre in Peterborough.
Smart platform to more than halve the cost of charging
A new smart charging platform said to more than halve the cost of charging plug-in vehicles compared to regular charging has launched in the UK.
VisionTrack supports business growth and product development with new roles
VisionTrack has created two brand-new management roles to support business growth and product development – including future collision warning, fleet safety and video analytics solutions.
Hyundai names new sales director
Rob Turnbull has joined Hyundai Motor UK as its new sales director.
FleetEurope marks 25th anniversary
FleetEurope is celebrating its milestone 25th anniversary as the vehicle management solutions specialist also says it’s on track to double revenues this year.
Hard Brexit border delays could cost UK auto sector £50k a minute
Border delays from a hard Brexit could cost the UK automotive sector up to £50k a minute, according to the first-ever UK auto trade report.
SUVs help to bolster European new car market
European new car registrations remained stable for the second month running in May, with SUVs offsetting the drops posted by the traditional segments.
DPD ramps up for national EV roll-out with smart charging network
Parcel delivery giant DPD is building on plans for an all-electric fleet with the deployment of a smart charging network.
More sophisticated EV evaluation tools ‘sorely needed’, says FleetCheck
Evaluation tools could become central to fleet EV adoption but more sophisticated technologies are desperately needed, according to FleetCheck.
Sixt expands mobility platform with e-scooters
Sixt is extending its MaaS app to cover micromobility by offering customers access to e-scooters.
12 miles of roads to close for London Car-Free Day
The Mayor of London has launched plans for this year’s Car Free Day event, which will see 12 miles of roads close in Central London.
BP trial proves accuracy of AI-based range prediction app
A trial among BP employees has verified the accuracy of an AI-based range prediction app compared to official manufacturer systems, showing how it could help aid … Read More »
Volvo XC40 joins Asda fleet due to early WLTP compliance
Added to ASDA’s user-chooser fleet list, the Volvo XC40 is already proving a hit due to early WLTP data.
Volkswagen explains WLTP changes due in September
Mandatory for all newly registered vehicles with the second stage of the WLTP type test, Volkswagen has set about trying to explain the complicated emission standard … Read More »
Waymo and Renault-Nissan strike deal on driverless mobility services
Renault, Nissan and Waymo are to work together to explore market opportunities for driverless mobility services.
Applications open for MaaS fund
Transport Scotland is inviting applications for a £2m fund that will look to drive new Mobility as a Service (MaaS) developments.
Addison Lee awards windscreen repair and ADAS deal to National Windscreens
National Windscreens has been awarded the contract for windscreen repair, replacement and ADAS calibration on the 5,000-vehicle fleet run by Addison Lee Group.
Improve real-time information about delays on motorways and major ‘A’ roads, urges watchdog
Road users want better information provided on motorways and major ‘A’ roads, particularly during periods of unexpected disruption.
CarNext.com launches short-term used car leasing app
CarNext.com has launched a new app for short-term used car leasing.
Škoda SUVs to support out-of-hours GP service
Medvivo has deployed 12 new Škodas on its fleet to enable its out-of-hours services in Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.
