Category : Today in Fleet
Volvo enters online car sales arena
Volvo has launched a new online car buying service that can enable customers to buy a new Volvo entirely over the internet in as little as … Read More »
Survey finds 66% to choose AFVs over diesel as their next car
At the expense of diesel’s current market share, a new survey by CLM Fleet Management shows that British buyers’ interest levels in alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) … Read More »
Roadworks charging helps fund congestion-beating solutions
Pioneering new solutions to help cut congestion from roadworks are being deployed in London with the help of funds raised from roadworks charging.
EU car registrations down 3.3% in Q1
Passenger car registrations in the EU fell 3.9% in March, bringing the year-to-date decline to 3.3%.
ALD Automotive joins MaaS Alliance
ALD Automotive has joined MaaS Alliance, a public-private partnership creating the foundations for a common approach to Mobility as a Service.
Kia and Hyundai EVs to get smartphone performance control tech
Future Kia and Hyundai vehicles will feature technology which allows drivers to adjust seven major performance features through their smartphones.
Bill Plant Driving School switches to all-Volkswagen fleet
Bill Plant Driving School has awarded a sole supply deal to Volkswagen, switching its fleet exclusively to T-Roc and Golf models.
ARI Fleet UK to drive transparent funding solutions under new role
ARI Fleet UK is continuing to drive the launch of its new funding solutions with the creation of a new business development manager role to help … Read More »
Škoda’s Focus-rivalling Scala hatch goes on sale
Order books are now open for the Škoda Scala; marked out as the brand’s first-ever direct rival to the Ford Focus and VW Golf.
Vehicle salvage operator highlight fleet services under rebrand
National Salvage has rebranded as e2e Total Loss Vehicle Management in a move to highlight its services for fleets, including providing quicker and cheaper replacement parts.
Automotive Glass Europe alliance expands overseas
Automotive Glass Europe has expanded overseas in a move to bring added benefits for fleets and leasing/insurance companies.
2019 ICFM conference to explore fleet ‘resilience’
ICFM is urging members to register for its annual conference, which will place the spotlight on making fleets ‘resilient’.
Karhoo expands mobility platform with Carey Chauffeur Services
Karhoo has expanded its taxi/PHV app booking platform with chauffeur car services from Carey.
New connected and autonomous vehicles event to spotlight mobility developments
Cenex is to launch a new standalone event focused on connected and autonomous vehicle developments alongside its long-standing LCV low-carbon vehicle event.
New data tool to help power fleet and travel planning
A new reporting suite that can help fleets control costs and improve fleet and mobility decision-making has launched from Fleet Operations.
Jaguar I-Pace scores triple win at 2019 World Car of the Year awards
The Jaguar I-Pace has become the first model ever to score three category wins at the World Car of the Year awards.
Mobilleo adds ride-hailing to MaaS platform
Mobility platform Mobilleo has been updated with new ride hailing capability, bringing access to taxi, car rental, transfer and chauffeur services across Europe via one app.
Audi S5, S6 and S7 get V6 mild hybrid V6 diesel
Audi has updated its S5, S6 and S7 models with a new V6 diesel featuring mild hybrid tech to bring enhanced efficiency compared to the previous … Read More »
Ctrack launches new plug and play tracking devices
Ctrack has introduced two ultra-compact wireless tracking devices aimed at cars and vans as well as non-powered assets.
Fleet interest in hydrogen cars underscored at Arval event
A hydrogen car roadshow held by Arval has shown strong local fleet interest in the technology while demonstrating the benefits.
Toyota Camry Hybrid prices and specs announced
Toyota has announced pricing and spec details for its new Camry saloon, which indirectly replaces the smaller Avensis and is offered in hybrid form only.
Nissan X-Trail gets lower-CO2 engines
Nissan has updated the engine line-up for the X-Trail crossover with two new units, including two-wheel drive options, to bring reduced CO2 emissions and improved fuel … Read More »
Nissan Motor GB names new managing director
Nissan Motor GB has appointed Kalyana Sivagnanam as managing director with immediate effect.
Electric and hybrid used values on the rise
Electric and hybrid used car values are showing a clear upward move, reflecting rising buyer confidence in such vehicles.
Fleet and lease values rise in March
Average values for fleet and lease saw a slight rise in March, latest figures from BCA show.
Brake seminar to help fleets develop work-related road safety programmes
Brake is to run a seminar that will share best practice in introducing, maintaining and developing a comprehensive, risk-led, work-related road safety programme.
Fleets urged to fight for open access to connected car data
Fleet software specialist FleetCheck has waded into the ongoing connected car data ownership debate, urging fleets to back a new call for open access to such … Read More »
Fifth-gen Corsa to bring considerably lower fuel and CO2 figures
Vauxhall’s fifth-generation Corsa will offer a considerable reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions; the result of a drastic weight loss as well as enhanced aerodynamics … Read More »
Second wave of Easter getaway traffic gets underway
A “significant” second wave of Easter getaway traffic is to take place over this week, with around 15 million leisure car journeys expected to be taken … Read More »
‘End of the road’ for traditional leasing agreements
Increasing fleet requirements for more flexible vehicle supply could spell the end of the 36 and 48-month traditional vehicle leasing agreement.
