Category : Today in Fleet
Car leasing trends on the change, says Hippo
Leasing customer demographics are changing, due to an ageing population and changing technology use and consumer spending, according to Hippo Leasing.
Safety fears putting brakes on bike commuting
Despite government initiatives to encourage cycling, only 7% of the nation commutes to work with a bike.
ARI enhances SMR network
ARI has appointed three mobile fleet engineers in a move to enhance and develop its SMR network.
Independent expertise essential to fleet reviews, says FleetLocum
Fleets relying on their chosen vehicle providers for expert advice will not benefit from a truly independent approach that will obtain the best value for money.
Supermarket fuel pricing behaviour could spell bleaker year for drivers
Fuel prices fell for the second month in a row in December but are still too high – with changes in supermarket fuel retailing being held … Read More »
New cyber security standard to help protect autonomous cars from hacking
A new cyber security standard has been released to help protect autonomous cars from hacking.
VW acquires WirelessCar from Volvo
The Volkswagen Group is acquiring a majority stake in Swedish telematics specialist WirelessCar from Volvo for an undisclosed amount.
Local authorities urged to prepare for extreme weather in future
Local authorities need to take a closer look at how they plan their maintenance programmes to efficiently overcome the challenges winter produces.
DfBB event to highlight benefits of public sector road risk management
Highways England and Driving for Better Business are to host a road safety summit at the House of Commons to highlight the benefits of road risk … Read More »
Fleet drivers fall foul of police operation
A multi-agency operation on Devon and Cornwall arterial routes has seen both fleet drivers and their managers educated on better driving practices.
Thames Crossing consultation scores record response
The 10-week consultation on the Lower Thames Crossing has now closed, recording a record number of response for a consultation of its type.
Project Edward scoops Prince Michael International Road Safety Award
The winners of the Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards for 2018 have been announced, with TISPOL’s Project Edward included among the list.
BMW and Daimler mobility JV gets green-light from US
US competition authorities have approved the creation of a mobility joint venture by Daimler and BMW.
Nationwide Windscreen Services scoops Hertz deal
Automotive glazing repair and replacement specialist Nationwide Windscreen Services (NWS) has been awarded a tw0-year contract to supply Hertz UK with automotive glazing services and ADAS … Read More »
Radius opens new £14m HQ in Crewe
Radius Payment Solutions has opened a new £14m HQ in Crewe, Cheshire.
Volkswagen Golf gets new higher-spec Match trim
Volkswagen has introduced a new Match trim level for the current Golf range ahead of next summer’s launch of the eighth-generation model.
Zenith gears up to expand personal leasing scheme
Zenith has appointed Joe Doyle as managing director of its ZenAuto personal leasing scheme in line with its rapid expansion plans for the scheme.
Energy Saving Trust to run Low Emission Taxi Workshop
The Energy Saving Trust has teamed up with The Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership to run a Low Emission Taxi Workshop.
Local authorities urged to deploy new DVLA licence check procedures
Local authorities, police forces and the NHS are being urged to take action now to switch to the DVLA’s new licence checking portal following this month’s … Read More »
West Yorkshire to get 88 free rapid charge points
A project to install 88 free rapid charging points across West Yorkshire is to get underway in 2019.
New V4B leasing site includes ‘Eco Offers’
Contract hire and leasing broker V4B has launched a new website that includes extra features, such as a new ‘Eco Offers’ area.
Activa Contracts extends Fleet Manager of the Week prize sponsorship
Activa Contracts has renewed its sponsorship of Lightfoot’s Fleet Manager of the Week initiative, which rewards operators achieving high levels of efficiency and safety in their … Read More »
Lex Autolease benchmarking service saves £1.5m+ for fleets in first year
Lex Autolease has saved customers more than £1.5m through ‘Fleet Benchmarking’ since launching the service in February this year.
Epyx to run special Christmas multi-vendor auction
Epyx has announced plans for a 1link Disposal Network Christmas online car and van auction that will run from Friday 21 December to Thursday 27 December. … Read More »
National Windscreens appoints new managing director
National Windscreens has appointed Jan Teo as managing director as Pete Marsden retires.
Autoglass offers automated appointments with new Alexa skill
Amazon’s Alexa is now able to make Autoglass appointments for glass and body damage repairs thanks to a new skill.
RoSPA’s 2019 Road Safety Conference to focus on vulnerable road users
Policies and practical initiatives to protect Britain’s most vulnerable road users will come under the spotlight for RoSPA’s 2019 Road Safety Conference.
Most common causes for road accidents in London revealed
The most common cause of road accidents in London boroughs in 2017 was ‘driver/rider failing to look properly’.
Christmas getaway to bring major congestion from Wednesday
Drivers will face significant congestion on major roads from Wednesday onwards as the Christmas getaway starts.
‘Before and after’ WLTP costs revealed in new VWFS | Fleet online calculator
Volkswagen Financial Services | Fleet (VWFS | Fleet) has launched a new tool to help fleets assess the tax impact of the switch to the new … Read More »
