Category : Today in Fleet
Ford Focus and Fiesta get keyless theft-proof tech
Ford is launching new security technology to help prevent keyless theft of its models.
Winners of European Startup Prize for Mobility 2019 revealed
The winners of the 2019 European Startup Prize for Mobility 2019 have been announced, including the UK’s Karhoo taxi/PHV app booking service.
£1 vehicle rentals firm reaches first anniversary in UK
Rental platform DriiveMe, which lets travellers hire a car or a van for just £1, has reached its first anniversary in the UK.
Leasys’ U-Go car sharing scheme to arrive in UK
Leasys, part of the FCA Bank Group, is to launch its U-Go peer-to-peer car sharing scheme in the UK as part of its European roll-out.
Number of licensed vehicles rises despite declining registrations
The Department for Transport has published its annual vehicle licensing statistics, showing a slight rise in the number of licensed vehicles in Great Britain despite a … Read More »
Falkirk Council expands EV fleet
Falkirk Council has deployed 10 more Kia Soul EVs, taking its electric vehicle fleet to 45 vehicles in total.
Rising foreign driver licence exchanges bring fleet risk issues
Fleets are being urged to take a proactive stance on driver licence checking and training as the number of foreign driver licence exchanges rises.
Brexit extension must be used to take ‘no deal’ off table, says SMMT
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has responded to today’s announcement of a Brexit extension as it continues its calls for a no deal … Read More »
Smart tickets to be offered for 90% of UK rail tickets
Smart tickets are be made widely available in the UK with the roll-out of the technology across the network, bringing benefits ranging from cutting queues to … Read More »
Motorways and major A-roads to be roadworks-free for Easter
Around 99% of motorways and major A-roads will be roadworks-free in time for Easter as Highways England works to help cut congestion.
Ford data shows best places for new rapid charging points
Ford has developed a new algorithm that identifies the optimum places to install future rapid charging points.
Hyundai opens European innovation hub
Hyundai has opened a European innovation hub to lead investment in future technology startups.
Enterprise launches car club in Belfast
Enterprise Car Club has opened a new scheme in Belfast, bringing drivers 24/7 access to cars and vans to hire on an hourly or daily basis.
Drivers willing to pay higher taxes for pothole-free roads
Brits are spending £4.9bn a year repairing pothole damage to cars with two in five willing to pay more in taxes or tolls to fix the … Read More »
Ogilvie Fleet celebrates 40 years in the fleet industry
Ogilvie Fleet, the vehicle leasing and fleet management company, is gearing up for further growth this year as it celebrates 40 years of fleet business, with … Read More »
Dacia introduces exclusive Hire Purchase scheme for taxi operators
Dacia has introduced a new offer on its Logan MCV specifically targeting taxi and private hire operators.
Volvo introduces front-wheel drive XC60 diesel
Aimed at fleets, the new Volvo XC60 D4 FWD is the most tax-efficient diesel variant in the XC60 range.
Groupe PSA contracts the RAC in new five-year deal
The RAC has signed a new five-year deal to provide roadside assistance services to Groupe PSA, including Peugeot, Citroën, Opel/Vauxhall and DS.
Ecolab awards major fleet order to Peugeot
Peugeot has supplied Ecolab with a fleet of car and vans under a major new four-year contract.
Barnsley Council wins funding for grey fleet eco driver training
Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is to use newly won government funding to help cut emissions from grey fleet drivers through new eco-training.
Goodyear to supply tyres for Zipcar and Zipvan mobility services
Zipcar UK has signed up Goodyear Tyres to supply tyres for its car and van sharing services.
Enterprise Car Club expands into Hartlepool
Enterprise has launched its 24/7 car club service into Hartlepool to help support sustainable transport services in the area.
BCA enhances Buyer app with new features
BCA has launched a major update to its Buyer app to make it even easier for BCA’s customers to find the vehicles they need while on … Read More »
John ‘Motty’ Motson to head up ICFM Wembley Stadium conference
The ICFM has announced details of its 2019 Annual Members’ Conference, which will include football commentator John Motson as celebrity guest speaker as well as a … Read More »
Easter getaway to start from this Friday, warns RAC
The Easter getaway will start this Friday – some two weeks early – as millions of families take to the roads when the schools break up.
Free Brake webinar to cover leadership for road safety
A free webinar providing advice on effective leadership for fleets is being run by Brake to mark the United Nations Global Road Safety Week taking place 6-12 May … Read More »
Volkswagen I.D. Roomzz concept previews future electric SUV
Volkswagen has revealed its I.D. Roomzz concept ahead of its debut at the Shanghai Motor Show as it showcases a future electric large SUV.
Petrol pump prices climb with further rises to come
The average price of petrol rose for the second month in row in March with the possibility of further rises in the coming weeks.
Used diesel car prices hit a high as used petrol prices start to slow
Used diesel car prices increased again in Q1 2019 to £13,226, according to Autorola, hitting the highest level since it launched its quarterly used car prices … Read More »
Simplytrak appoints new MD
Vehicle tracking specialist Simplytrak has promoted former business development Ian Wood to managing director.
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