Category : Today in Fleet
French ride-hailing app takes fight to Uber in London
French ride-hailing service Kapten has launched in London to bring a ‘best value’ rival to Uber.
New app uses police data to warn of accident hotspots
A new app that assesses the road ahead in real-time and warns drivers of potential accident hotspots has launched in the UK.
Petrol models dominate list of fastest-selling cars in April
Used petrol cars sold faster than diesels in April, with the Hyundai Tucson and BMW 3 series topping the list of the fastest-selling used cars.
Hyundai Tucson gains N Line trim and new mild hybrid diesel
Hyundai’s Tucson has gained a new performance-inspired N Line trim following in the footsteps of the recently launched i30 model.
ACFO joins newly rebranded Fleet and Mobility Management Federation Europe
ACFO has formally joined the Fleet and Mobility Management Federation Europe (FMFE) in a move to share best fleet management practice across Europe and worldwide.
Endsleigh appoints Auto Windscreens as preferred supplier
Endsleigh has signed up Auto Windscreens as its preferred vehicle glass repair and replacement provider.
Idling drivers could get instant fines
Drivers who repeatedly leave engines idling while stationary could get fines under new proposals said to under consideration by the Government.
Enterprise continues sustainability focus at new branch
Enterprise has introduced solar lighting, natural drainage and rainwater harvesting at its new Monmouth branch as part of a continuing focus on sustainable measures.
Car and van traffic hit all-time high
New Department for Transport Road Traffic Estimates show road traffic in Great Britain rose last year with car and van traffic both hitting all-time highs.
Connected and autonomous vehicle industry must adopt open approach to sharing, says Gowling WLG
A new white paper discussing the future of mobility suggests automotive companies developing connected and autonomous vehicles (CAV) must adopt new sharing practices rather than the … Read More »
Camera Telematics and Key Telematics deal to bring ‘powerful’ fleet solution
Camera Telematics camera technology hardware is to be integrated with tracking and asset management software from Key Telematics under a new global deal.
Brexit uncertainty damaging used car market, says Cazana
Traditionally buoyant in April, the used car market was hit by Brexit uncertainty as well as unseasonably sunny weather over Easter, bringing a more challenging month.
Fleet Logistics’ Sue Branston named Everywoman awards finalist
Sue Branston, country head for Fleet Logistics UK and Ireland, has been named as one of the finalists in this year’s Everywoman awards in transport and … Read More »
Citroën 19_19 Concept places focus on ‘ultra-comfort and extended mobility’
Citroën has previewed its new 19_19 electric and autonomous concept car, intended to show “ultra-comfort at the service of tomorrow’s mobility”.
Government urged to legislate on fleet road safety standards
Road safety campaigners are calling on the Government to legislate to encourage higher road safety standards from UK businesses through a number of mandatory measures.
Unmarked HGV supercabs to catch dangerous drivers on M1
Three unmarked HGV supercabs are to be deployed for a week of action on the M1 from today (13 May), having already caught thousands of dangerous … Read More »
‘Tick box’ risk management leaving fleets exposed
Fleets who focus on compliance management rather than risk management are failing to effectively manage vehicles, drivers and journeys, risking potential criminal prosecutions and/or civil actions … Read More »
DEFRA and FORS to speak at Brake’s UK Fleet Safety Conference 2019
Brake has announced the speaker line-up for its Fleet Safety Conference 2019, which will see fleet experts, including from DEFRA and FORS, share best practice in managing … Read More »
New UK-wide ride-hailing app launches
A new app that enables passengers to find minicabs and taxicabs in their area has launched across the UK.
UK road quality could be on the rise, RAC data finds
RAC patrols dealt with fewer pothole-related breakdowns in first quarter of 2019 than in the same period last year – suggesting a possible improvement in the … Read More »
First rapid electric vehicle charging point goes live in Square Mile
The Square Mile’s first rapid electric charging point has been installed, as the City of London Corporation continues to push plans for a Zero Emission Zone … Read More »
CD Auction Group appoints buyer development manager
CD Auction Group has appointed Paul Barnes to the newly created role of buyer development manager.
New Cenex-Connected Automated Mobility event opens for registration
Visitors can now register for the first-ever Cenex-Connected Automated Mobility event, which will spotlight the latest mobility and connected/autonomous vehicle (CAV) developments when it takes place … Read More »
Proposed Cycleway to bring major boost to London’s walking and cycling network
Transport for London (TfL) has set out proposals for a new Cycleway in East London that would transform roads between Hackney and the Isle of Dogs.
BCA appoints FMG for company car incident management
FMG is to cut costs and downtime for BCA’s company car fleet under a new three-year incident management deal.
Next-gen Honda Jazz to get hybrid powertrain
The fourth-generation Honda Jazz will be offered with a hybrid powertrain featuring the brand’s Intelligent Multi-Mode Drive (i-MMD) technology as seen in the CR-V.
FleetCheck expands team
Fleet software specialist FleetCheck has made two new appointments in line with ongoing company growth.
Brake reschedules seminar on fatigue management for fleets
Brake has announced new details for its seminar on managing driver fatigue among fleets.
Lease contact extensions usually ‘false economy’, says Arval
Company car lease contract extensions are usually a ‘false economy’, with businesses generally seeing more benefits from taking out a new lease.
Kia Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid crossovers introduce new tech
Kia has updated its Niro hybrid and plug-in hybrid crossovers for 2019 with new connectivity and driver assistance features plus refreshed design.
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