Category : Today in Fleet
Toyota and Hiyacar provide free rental cars for key workers
Toyota has reserved all its rental vehicles on the Hiyacar car sharing fleet for free use by key workers.
ALD Automotive teams up with Karshare to support key workers
Key workers in the Bristol area are being kept mobile with the support of a fleet of 33 vehicles from ALD Automotive.
Samsara Eco-Driving Report to help fleets uncover inefficient driving
Telematics specialist Samsara has introduced a new Eco-Driving Report to help fleets pinpoint exactly which employees are driving inefficiently while providing them with insight to incentivise … Read More »
Mitsubishi vehicles to help Met during coronavirus crisis
Mitsubishi has put 10 vehicles on loan to help the Metropolitan Police Service with work during the coronavirus crisis.
SMEs get access to free Verizon Connect fleet solutions amid pandemic
Verizon Connect is offering new and existing customers free months of service on its fleet management platform, intelligent video solution and field management solution for SMEs.
Post-lockdown driver distraction dangers revealed in new webinar
The dangers of driver distractions post-lockdown have been revealed in a new webinar published by road safety organisations as they warn about increased risks.
BVRLA appoints legal and membership director
Former BMW Financial Services head of strategy, Shashi Maharaj has joined the BVRLA as legal & membership director, responsible for the association’s governance, compliance and membership … Read More »
Extended procurement partnership to bring extra benefits to public sector
The North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) and The Procurement Partnership Limited (TPPL) have extended their partnership for a further five years, enhancing the vehicle purchasing power … Read More »
New Renault tool enables online car and van purchases
Renault UK has introduced a new Online Stock Reservation feature that enables customers to buy cars and vans through the website and have them delivered – … Read More »
Cox Automotive UK CEO promoted to international role
Martin Forbes, currently CEO of Cox Automotive UK, has been promoted to president of Cox Automotive International, effective immediately.
RAC and epyx team up to fix stranded fleet cars and vans
Key worker fleets struggling to find open garages are being provided with a solution under a new partnership between RAC Approved Garage and epyx.
KPMG appoints Andrew Burn as head of automotive
KPMG has appointed Andrew Burn to lead its UK Automotive practice with immediate effect.
Autoglass donates PPE to care homes and hospices
Autoglass has donated 2,000 protective masks to six care homes and hospices to protect frontline staff during the coronavirus crisis.
Electric charge point signs should be green, say drivers
The signs for electric vehicle charge points should be turned green to make them more prominent, new research has found.
Major barrier to EV adoption overcome in charging trial
The ability for on-street pop-up charging hubs to address issues with urban charging has been revealed in a new trial carried out in Oxford.
Strong demand for medium-term rental post lockdown, says Meridian
Demand for medium-term rental will be strong when the economy starts to come out of lockdown, accoring to Meridian Vehicle Solutions, as fleets look for immediate … Read More »
Kwik Fit calls for nominations for local NHS heroes
Kwik Fit has launched a campaign to recognise NHS and emergency service heroes helping to keep the nation going during the coronavirus crisis.
Government urged to class EV charging maintenance staff as key workers
The Renewable Energy Association (REA) has asked the Government to classify EV charging maintenance personnel as key workers, backed by new research showing how the public … Read More »
Teletrac Navman’s new checklist to help keep fleets compliant
Teletrac Navman has teamed up with FleetCheck to develop a new, free fleet compliance checklist to help fleets keep their vehicles road legal.
LowCVP appoints new technical and programme director
James McGeachie has joined the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP) as technical and programme director.
SEAT revamps fleet website with new tools and ‘Knowledge Zone’
SEAT has comprehensively updated its fleet website to provide vital information for operators after seeing a 39% growth in web traffic in 2019.
MPs to explore safety of e-scooters in new inquiry
The Transport Committee has launched an inquiry to explore whether electric scooters should be allowed on UK roads, including potential safety considerations.
Major changes to car use on cards post-lockdown
One fifth of drivers have indicated they will use their cars less once the lockdown is over, as part of a raft of lifestyle changes.
Free guide to help fleets address driver stress during pandemic
A new guide is now available to help fleets identify driver stress and take action to reduce it during the coronavirus pandemic.
Input urged for Transport Committee research on impact of coronavirus
Fleets and employees can have their say on the transport issues they’ve faced during the coronavirus outbreak as part of a Transport Committee inquiry.
Rygor team gets critical worker back on the road
Technicians at Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle dealer group Rygor turned their hand at car mechanics to ensure a critical worker was mobile as soon as possible.
M4 closures this weekend as smart motorway work continues
Highways England is reminding drivers that the M4 will be closed in both directions between junction 6 (for Slough) and junction 8/9 (for High Wycombe) this … Read More »
AGL asks for fleet support with Gumball charity fundraiser
AGL is calling on the corporate fleet and insurance sectors to help with its plans to raise a six-figure sum for charities – including the NHS … Read More »
Lexus NX SUV gets lower-CO2 front-wheel drive version
Lexus has added a new front-wheel drive version of its NX midsize SUV, bringing lower CO2 emissions to deliver reduced Benefit-in-Kind taxation for drivers.
One-stop compliance portal to help fleets track and monitor driver training
Fleet operators can now manage all their legal and contractual training requirements for company car and commercial vehicle drivers in a one-stop compliance portal.
