Category : Today in Fleet
Highways England appoints new non-executive director
Highways England has appointed technology investment specialist Janette Beinart as a non-executive director.
Green Motion lowers vehicle damage charges
Eco-friendly car hire company Green Motion has implemented major new initiatives, including reduced vehicle damage charges, as part of an ongoing drive to improve levels of … Read More »
Selsia reinforces fleet services with National Windscreens deal
Selsia and National Windscreens have teamed up to provide a glass repair, replacement and ADAS calibration service for Selsia’s expanding list of fleet clients throughout the … Read More »
AA enhances hybrid knowledge with ‘world-first’ training rig
The AA has commissioned and installed a training rig for hybrid vehicles to help the organisation increase the number of vans and cars fixed by technicians … Read More »
Canterbury to renewable energy EV charge points
Swedish energy group Vattenfall has won a deal to install charging points in Canterbury in partnership with BMM Energy Solutions.
BigChange enhances fleet solutions with Trace Systems acquisition
Mobile workforce technology specialist BigChange has gained new fleet software capabilities with the acquisition of Trace Systems.
Toyota Prius gains AWD option for 2019
Toyota has updated the Prius with the option of intelligent all-wheel drive (AWD-i) for the first time as part of a raft of updates for 2019.
SME profits hit as traffic jams hit ‘crisis level’
Traffic congestion is reaching crisis point across the UK, affecting both productivity and profitability, according to latest research from Close Brothers Asset Finance.
Cazana data shows ‘no punishment of used diesel values’
Used diesel values remain strong with no evidence of ‘punishment’ from buyers.
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions spotlights fleet services in new campaign
Financial solutions provider Hitachi Capital UK has launched its first-ever brand marketing campaign that will also highlight the fleet services from its Vehicle Solutions division.
Activa Contracts rewards safest drivers
Activa Contracts is sponsoring a new initiative with its risk management partner, Lightfoot, to recognise the safest drivers among its customers.
Grey overtakes black as UK’s favourite new car colour
Grey has become the UK’s favourite new car colour for the first time since record began, while silver is no longer even in the top five.
Using specialist procurement firms could prove ‘expensive mistake’, says FleetLocum
Businesses have been warned to be on their guard against a growing trend to turn to specialist procurement companies when acquiring fleet services – which could … Read More »
Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid and PHEV get new connected features
Hyundai is updating its Ioniq range for 2019 with a number of new features.
Used diesel car shortages could bring higher values
New diesel car sales are falling so quickly that there could be shortages of them within the used market in the near future – potentially inflating … Read More »
Top 10 fastest-selling used cars for 2018 revealed
The Ford Ka was the UK’s fastest-selling used car in 2018, while the Renault Zoe electric car made it into the top 10 for the first … Read More »
VED supplement putting used buyers off premium cars, says Manheim
The Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) supplement on premium cars is putting some customers off purchases, according to Manheim.
Aston Barclay continues countdown to new Wakefield super centre
Aston Barclay is in the final phases of developing its new 78,000 sq ft auction super centre in Wakefield ahead of its official opening on 28 … Read More »
Marshall Fleet Solutions teams up with fuelGenie
Marshall Fleet Solutions has helped one of its customers take care of fuel management under a new partnership with fuelGenie.
EU car registrations record fifth year of growth
EU car registrations saw a very moderate rise of 0.1% in 2018 as Central European countries continued to bolster the market.
‘No-deal’ Brexit could bring irreversible damage to UK car industry
The UK automotive industry is urging government to ensure a no-deal Brexit is taken off the table as it continues to warn that such a scenario … Read More »
RNLI selects Ford for replacement fleet
Ford is to provide the RNLI with a replacement fleet of new vehicles that will see more than 450 Fords deployed over the next three years.
Enterprise provides daily rental and car club in Livingston
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has opened a new branch in Livingston to provide businesses with daily car and van rental as well as the town’s first car club … Read More »
OviDrive partners with Automotive Software Solutions to expand into UK
Australian vehicle management platform provider OviDrive is expanding into the UK and Europe with the help of Automotive Software Solutions.
UK True Fleet continues WLTP recovery
The UK true fleet sector continued to fight back after the introduction of the WLTP regime but remained in negative growth in December.
Aligning MOT and vehicle safety recall systems could bring real safety benefits
Reports that the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is looking to align the MOT test and vehicle safety recall process have been greeted by the … Read More »
No-deal Brexit would risk destroying UK car industry, says SMMT
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has urged MPs to consider the impact of a no-deal Brexit on the UK car industry as it … Read More »
Google cars to map out London’s pollution hotspots
Two Google Street View cars are to be equipped with mobile air quality sensors under a new project to identify London’s toxic air hotspots.
Accident Exchange rebrand brings new identity for In-Car Cleverness
The Accident Exchange group of companies – which includes telematics firm In-Car Cleverness – has rebranded under one name to deliver its services to fleets, dealers … Read More »
Aston Barclay augments digital push with new Cascade suite
Aston Barclay has launched a new Digital Solutions arm, headed up by its Cascade suite of remarketing solutions.
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