Category : Today in Fleet
ViaVan to expand Milton Keynes on-demand ridesharing service
ViaVan is rolling out its on-demand ridesharing service into new areas in Milton Keynes after seeing high demand for the service in its first six months … Read More »
Waze to help drivers avoid ULEZ-restricted areas
Traffic and sat nav app Waze has introduced smart routing to help drivers avoid London’s Ultra-Low Emission Zone if their vehicles are not compliant.
Personal development key to improving fleet managers’ standing, says ICFM
Personal development can improve the standing of fleet managers and fleet itself within businesses, according to Paul Hollick, chairman of ICFM.
North East’s first triple decker junction to cut congestion
The North East’s first-ever triple decker junction is now open following a £75m Highways England scheme that will reduce journey times for drivers and cut congestion.
Volkswagen models now available on subscription under Drover scheme
Volkswagen has signed up with car subscription firm Drover to offer drivers access to selected Volkswagen models for a monthly all-in subscription payment.
Applications open for e-Cargo Bike Grant Fund
Fleets can now sign up to receive a share of a total £2m funding for the acquisition of e-cargo bikes, in a move to support green … Read More »
Newcastle University and Transport Systems Catapult to work on mobility solutions
Newcastle University and the Transport Systems Catapult (TSC) are to work together on future transport and urban environment solutions under a new agreement.
ALD announces board and management changes
ALD has announced proposed changes to its Board of Directors and within its general management and executive committee.
Volvo UK and Sweden MDs switch roles
Volvo Sweden managing director Kristian Elvefors is to assume the MD position at Volvo Car UK as current incumbent Jon Wakefield moves to Elvefors’ former role … Read More »
Highways England footage shows dangers of tailgating
Highways England has released new footage to remind drivers of the dangers of tailgating.
Autonomous cars not viable business option for 10-15 years, says flexible leasing firm
Flexible car leasing company Cars on Demand says it currently has no plans to specifically invest in fully automated cars as its research finds consumer trust … Read More »
RoSPA backs European Parliament proposal to scrap clock changes
The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is calling for the UK to scrap twice-yearly clock changes to help prevent serious injury and death … Read More »
Škoda Karoq and Kodiaq get new petrol engine
Škoda has expanded its Karoq and Kodiaq SUV line-ups with the addition of a new petrol unit; the result of continued growth in demand for petrol … Read More »
UK car production falls for ninth month running
UK car manufacturing tumbled 15.3% in February, marking the ninth consecutive month of downturn.
ABAX Environment Report to help fleets slash CO2
Abax has augmented its Triplog GPS telematics solution with a new feature to help fleets pinpoint where they need to cut CO2 and fuel, saving costs … Read More »
London fleet deploys Street Angel to protect drivers
Dashcam and tracking technology from Camera Telematics is helping London-based Orbital Fasteners to combat insurance fraud and improve accident management across its fleet.
Hertz puts focus on high-end experience for new rental collection
Hertz Europe has launched a new rental collection in the UK to offer a new themed premium experience.
Morrisons to roll out rapid charging facilities nationwide
Morrisons is tying up with the GeniePoint charging network to deploy rapid electric vehicle charging across its sites, nationwide.
Octavia SportLine hatch and estates debut
Škoda has introduced SportLine variants of its Octavia hatch and estate, providing bespoke design and specification features.
Highland Council slashes travel costs with new car club
Highland Council has cut its travel costs by a third and reduced its carbon footprint by introducing Enterprise Car Club vehicles to replace ‘grey fleet’ travel.
Brake webinar to discuss fleet community outreach work
Brake is to run a free webinar discussing the important role organisations can play in influencing safe and healthy mobility in the communities where they work.
Alphabet grows managed fleet 3% in 2018
Alphabet has released its global figures for 2018, showing growth in both its managed fleet and customer base.
Hyundai enhances fleet and business support
Hyundai Motor UK has expanded its fleet and business services with a new Fleet Aftersales Charter and a dedicated fleet support line as part of plans … Read More »
Volvo Live Chat service brings instant access to fleet experts
Fleet drivers and operators can now use a new instant digital message service from Volvo Car UK to ask for product information or even book test … Read More »
City Auction Group announces Board appointments
City Auction Group has made a raft of senior management appointments, including a new chairman and chief executive.
Aston Barclay announces new head of Digital Solutions
Aston Barclay has made two senior appointments to head up its new Digital Solutions arm.
Close Brothers Asset Finance expands transport offering with two key appointments
Close Brothers Asset Finance has made two transport appointments – in the Corporate and Dealer sectors – as it continues to expand in the sector.
Karhoo and Taksee ‘roaming’ taxi booking service launches in London and Paris
Ride-hailing platform Karhoo has teamed up with Spanish taxi firm Taksee to launch a new roaming partnership.
‘Sea-change’ in interest for driverless cars
The proportion of UK motorists who said they liked the idea of self-driving cars has tripled in 12 months but drivers are still not ready to … Read More »
FORS publishes tyre maintenance guide for fleets
FORS has published a new tyre management guide to advise members on how best practice can help improve tyre wear, increase vehicle safety and reduce a … Read More »
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