Category : Today in Fleet
Civica tech to transform collision reporting for police forces
Police forces in England and Wales are rolling out latest collision reporting technology from Civica to improve road safety while reducing police workloads.
BVRLA membership hits all-time high
BVRLA membership reached a 20-year high in 2018 as the association scaled up its operations to meet the needs of a growing and increasingly diverse membership.
‘No excuse’ for fleets not to make weather provisions, says FleetCheck
Fleets have a moral responsibility – and even potentially a legal one – to ensure that employees have detailed guidance about travelling in wintry conditions, and … Read More »
Diesel sees lowest European new car market share since 2001
The European new car market remained stable during 2018, with alternatively fuelled vehicles seeing their best-every year while diesel registrations hit a low.
Škoda previews new Kamiq crossover
Škoda has published the first sketches of its forthcoming urban crossover just days after it confirmed the new model will be called Kamiq.
PVS Asset Finance gears up for growth following FCA regulatory approval
PVS Asset Finance is set to expand after gaining regulatory approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
New Vauxhall Care service plans bring peace of mind for opt-out drivers
Vauxhall has partnered with EMaC to launch Vauxhall Care new and nearly new service plans.
Smart motorways could catch more fleet drivers speeding
The growing use of smart motorways across the UK will increase the need for regular driver licence checking because of the increased capture of speeding events.
Airmax Remote achieves ISO 9001:2015 certification
Telematics specialist Airmax Remote has secured the new ISO 9001:2015 (standard of Quality Management Systems) certificate.
2019 Nissan Micra updates bring lower-CO2 petrol engine
Nissan has revised its fifth-generation Micra for 2019 with two new petrol engines, a new N-Sport grade and a new automatic gearbox.
Pre-booked parking can help cut emissions
Pre-booking parking rather than driving around looking for a parking spot could help with the drive to reduce air pollution, as well as saving time and … Read More »
Green Motion seeks franchisees as part of expansion programme
Low emission vehicle rental firm Green Motion is looking for further franchisees as it accelerates its expansion in 2019.
TMC continues international expansion
TMC is to open a new office in Amsterdam as it reports ongoing global growth in demand for its fleet fuel management and business mobility solutions.
Škoda sees gains in declining fleet sector
Škoda has reported a strong year for fleet and true fleet sales despite a downturn in the fleet sector.
Former Masternaut CEO to spearhead BigChange expansion into mainland Europe
Mobile workforce technology company BigChange is leading its charge into mainland Europe under the appointment of former Masternaut CEO Frederic Dupeyron.
FORS develops workplace travel and counter terrorism toolkits
FORS has developed new online toolkits, including counter terrorism and workplace travel advice, to help its members meet new FORS Standard requirements.
Škoda Kamiq to rival Nissan Juke
Škoda is to name its forthcoming European urban crossover Kamiq as it positions the new model neatly within its SUV line-up.
Revised Ford Ranger gets new engines and tech
Ford has updated its Ranger pick-up with new engines and driver assistance technologies.
Toyota Mirai helps Imperial College London further hydrogen research
Imperial College London has taken delivery of a new Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell car to support its work looking into the potential of hydrogen as … Read More »
Vehicle thefts up nearly 50% in five years
Theft of motor vehicles has leapt 49% over the last five years, according to new data by the Home Office on crime recorded by the police.
DriveTech names Road Victims Trust as 2019 chosen charity
Fleet risk management specialist DriveTech has made the Road Victims Trust its chosen charity for the whole of 2019 as part of its commitment to road safety … Read More »
Volvo true fleet sales surge in 2018
Volvo’s sales successes in 2018 were supported by a strong second half of the year for true fleet sales.
BVRLA develops interactive clean air zone map
The BVRLA has developed an Interactive UK CAZ map as it warns that almost every corner of the UK will be implementing some form of air improvement strategy within … Read More »
National Windscreens continues investment in ADAS
National Windscreens is continuing its work to invest in technician training and accreditation for Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) as the use of ADAS technology on … Read More »
Kia e-Niro named Car of the Year at 2019 What Car? Awards
Kia’s e-Niro electric crossover has taken the ‘Car of the Year’ title at the 2019 What Car? Car of the Year Awards.
European mobility start-ups urged to enter awards
The deadline for the European Startup Prize for Mobility has been extended to this Friday 25 January, giving start-ups more time to submit their entries.
FORS launches Fleet Management System (FMS) Mobile app
FORS members can now use a new Fleet Management System (FMS) Mobile app to streamline vehicle inspection processes.
Nissan’s Karl Anders to head up innogy eMobility UK
German EV charging technology provider innogy eMobility Solutions GmbH is driving the expansion of its UK subsidiary under a new appointment.
Lincolnshire electric car drivers get help with rapid charging
Electric car drivers in Lincolnshire can now charge their vehicles using rapid chargers at the Deeping Shopping Centre.
Dual-lane launch at Rockingham proves major success, says City Auction Group
City Auction Group says the opening corporate sale event of its new dual lane auction halls at Rockingham has proved a major success.
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