Category : Today in Fleet
2019 Toyota Corolla starts production in UK
Production of the new Toyota Corolla Hatchback and Touring Sports estate has officially started at Toyota Manufacturing UK’s (TMUK) Burnaston factory in Derbyshire.
Tiguan gets new trims and range-topping petrol
Volkswagen has updated the Tiguan and Tiguan Allspace with new trim levels and a 230hp petrol engine.
Electric car club launches in North Solihull
A new car club has launched in North Solihull to provide local residents with the chance to try electric vehicles.
Used car sector sees sustained demand in 2018
Average used car values at BCA saw steady rises throughout 2018, reaching a new record in December while average fleet & lease values saw a double-digit … Read More »
MEPs back new road and vehicle safety rules
MEPs have lent their support to new EU rules on road infrastructure and vehicle safety that could help save thousands of lives a year on European … Read More »
Project to explore wireless charging for electric taxis and blue light vehicles
A new project that aims to advance wireless charging for electric taxis and blue light vehicles has got off the ground with the help of funding … Read More »
GEM invites applications for road safety grants
Organisations including professional bodies and road safety groups are being invited to apply for funding from the GEM Road Safety Charity.
Used petrol car prices hit record high while diesel demand still strong
Average used petrol car prices hit a record high last year due to incredible growth in demand while used diesels also saw strong demand.
Amber:Assist enhances fleet accident management services
Accident aftercare and ongoing mobility specialist Amber:Assist has teamed up with VisionTrack to enhance its service offering to car and van fleets.
Smart Asset Manager becomes Smarter
Telematics specialist Smart Asset Manager has rebranded as Smarter Asset Management and appointed Paul Holmes as the new managing director.
Pedestrians and cyclists should have priority on new roads, says NICE
New and upgraded roads should prioritise pedestrians, cyclists and public transport over motorised vehicles.
Silverstone optimises fleet maintenance with Assetminder
Motor racing circuit Silverstone has reported significant improvements in maintenance for its inhouse fleet after deploying the Assetminder cloud-based fleet maintenance & workshop management system.
VRA to explore hybrid and electric vehicle remarketing challenges
The challenges involved with remarketing the increasing numbers of electric and hybrid vehicles in the used car market is to come under focus at the first … Read More »
Southampton rejects charging clean air zone
Southampton City Council has said it can achieve air quality compliance without the need for a charging clean air zone.
Cost of bringing bridges up to scratch continues to mount
The one-off cost of carrying out urgent work on council-managed road bridges in Great Britain has increased by a third in the last year, according to … Read More »
Vauxhall reveals new Vivaro Life ahead of all-electric version
Vauxhall has revealed the MPV version of its Vivaro van, which goes on sale next month to offer nine-seater versatility and an all-electric model from early … Read More »
Allstar webinars to bring insight on future fuel and fleet landscapes
Allstar Business Solutions is to run a series of webinars to provide fleets with expert advice on issues relating to fuel and fleet vehicles.
Mediafleet awarded Arlon Graphics’ platinum partner status
Fleet graphics and branding specialist Mediafleet has become one of the first UK businesses to secure platinum partner status from Arlon Graphics, a leading supplier of … Read More »
City Auction Group completes major investment at Rockingham
City Auction Group is to open operations at its newly expanded Rockingham site next week following a six-figure investment over the last three months.
Half of dealers to expand used car stock
Dealers have a positive outlook for the year ahead, with two-thirds saying they plan to invest in their business and around half looking to expand their … Read More »
Interactive tool highlights dangers of distracted driving
Brake has released a new interactive game to help employers get to grips with the issue of distracted driving.
Prices and specs announced for Škoda Kodiaq vRS
Škoda has announced prices and final specification for the new Kodiaq vRS – the most powerful diesel production vRS model ever built by the brand – … Read More »
Crash-for-cash scammers jailed
16 people, including members of an organised criminal group from Luton, have been sentenced for crash-for-cash crimes after being linked to nearly 80 collisions.
City drivers call for smart traffic measures to cut commute times
Almost two-thirds (65%) of city-dwellers are frustrated with the levels of congestion in their city and want smart city measures to combat rising commute times.
Thatcham Research reveals 10 safest new cars
Thatcham Research has revealed its list of the 10 safest new cars for 2019, which team up top-level crash protection ratings with crash avoidance technology.
FMG appoints Andrew Chandler as sales director
FMG has appointed its head of sales and marketing, Andrew Chandler as sales director.
New Suzuki Jimny scores high RV from Cap
Suzuki’s new Jimny compact SUV has received a strong RV from Cap Automotive as it goes on sale in the UK.
M56 upgrades to bring disruption for drivers
Drivers are being warned of two weekend closures for parts of the M56 this month as part of a five-week project of upgrades.
Asda first again to pass on fuel savings
Asda has announced that it’s cutting fuel prices again as questions are raised over whether the other major UK supermarkets will follow suit.
Fleets urged to check vehicles are ULEZ-compliant
Businesses that drive into London’s forthcoming Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) are being urged to check their vehicles’ compliance with the new standards.
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