Category : Today in Fleet
SEAT UK breaks true fleet sales record in 2018
SEAT UK has announced its best-ever true fleet results, which saw it grow sales to 18,826 vehicles in 2018.
Mobile phone usage on the rise
Drivers in Scotland are increasingly using hand-held mobile phones for phone calls, new research indicates.
Government consults on plans to extend pay-as-you-go rail network
The Government has launched a 12-week public consultation as part of its drive to roll out pay-as-you-go usage to more rail stations.
Safety must come first in driverless car trials, says Thatcham
Government plans to accelerate the introduction of driverless car trials on public roads to become a world leader must be balanced with vital safety considerations.
DriveNow car sharing service gains 130 BMW i3s
BMW has updated its DriveNow car sharing service in London with the addition of 130 new electric BMW i3s as it moves towards its aim of … Read More »
Fuel prices fall but drivers still paying over the odds
Both petrol and diesel reduced by over a penny a litre in January, marking three consecutive months of falling fuel prices – but the RAC says … Read More »
Reforms to help streamline EV chargepoint deployment
The Energy Networks Association (ENA) has introduced a new standardised process that will cut the paperwork required for chargepoint installations.
North East SMEs get free support with switch to EVs
A free advice service that could help SMEs save thousands of pounds by switching to electric vehicles has gone live in the North East.
Advantage Smollan makes shift to Peugeot 308 SW diesels
Peugeot has won a deal to supply Advantage Smollan with a fleet of 50 308 SW models for use by the company’s REL Field Marketing team.
New report charts multinationals’ progress in switching to EVs
The Climate Group has published a new report showing the progress made by multinationals making the switch to EVs under the first year of its EV100 … Read More »
UK’s first ‘fully open’ EV charging network launches
A new 100-strong network of charging stations is being launched in Suffolk to provide the UK’s first ‘fully open’ public charging network.
Jaama reports record year for revenues
Jaama has reported a record-breaking year in terms of revenue generation as the company records significant growth in the commercial vehicle management sector.
Used petrol and diesel prices reach record high
The used car market continued to benefit in the wake of last September’s WLTP introduction on new cars in Q4 2018 with both average prices of … Read More »
New testing system to benchmark real-world NOx emissions from urban driving
A new real-world testing methodology that will allow the NOx emissions performance of vehicles to be fairly compared in urban scenarios has been given the green … Read More »
Local authorities get £6m to fund ULEV taxi chargepoints
The Government is awarding more than £6m in funding to 17 local authorities across the UK to help support the shift to ultra-low emission taxis.
Enterprise Flex-E-Rent branch opens in Luton
Enterprise Flex-E-Rent has opened a new vehicle rental branch in Luton to offer both cars and vans.
Drivers urged to prepare now for driving abroad
Drivers looking to take a vehicle abroad this year are being urged to start planning now for the documentation they’ll need.
ATS Euromaster retains ISO 9001 for 27th year running
ATS Euromaster has secured ISO 9001 certification for the 27th year, demonstrating the standards of its quality management.
Air France KLM furthers sustainability focus with new hybrid fleet
European airline Air France KLM has taken delivery of 31 Hyundai Ioniq Premium Hybrid vehicles from Activa Contracts in line with its ongoing focus on sustainability.
New EU-Japan trade deal could see Japanese brands gain ground in UK
UK car buyers may shift away from European car brands in favour of Japanese rivals as a result of the new EU-Japan trade deal.
Fleets urged to revisit electric vehicle thinking
Fleets that have previously discounted electric vehicles should make a point of monitoring the EV market over 2019 to see how things are fast-changing.
Uber adds 15ppm ‘Clean Air Fee’ to fund switch to EVs
Uber has added a 15p per mile fee onto every trip taken through its app in London to help drivers switch to electric vehicles.
First VW T-Cross SUV models go on sale
Volkswagen has launched a First Edition model of its new T-Cross compact crossover ahead of the full range opening for order in March.
All-electric airport shuttle service launches
A new electric car shuttle service for airports has opened in the UK to help cut congestion and air pollution.
Fiat 500X gets S-Design treatment
Fiat is adding an S-Design trim to its 500X line-up to bring exclusive styling features.
Renault Zoe gets flagship S Edition models
Renault has updated its Zoe electric supermini with a new S Edition trim that brings extra equipment for less.
Drive electric for a tenth the cost of a petrol car, says ScottishPower
ScottishPower has launched a new tariff for EV owners that it says will cost drivers a tenth of the cost per mile of a standard petrol … Read More »
Pod Point chosen to complement Kia’s growing EV line-up
Kia Motors UK has chosen Pod Point as official homecharge provider to complement its growing range of electric powered plug-in vehicles.
Free workshop programme to help local authorities with low-emission transport policies
Local authorities are being invited to sign up to free best practice workshops that can help them implement low emission transport policy and wider Mobility as … Read More »
ACFO brings support for ‘year of major change’ for fleets
ACFO is introducing a new website and webinar/seminar programme for 2019 as it supports fleets facing ‘a year of major change’.
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