Category : Today in Fleet
More work needed to encourage switch to telematics insurance
Cheaper insurance and improved safety are helping to encourage some drivers to make the shift to telematics-based insurance policies but more work is needed to persuade … Read More »
Fuel prices fall again but rises on cards
Asda has announced it’s to cut petrol and diesel prices by up to 2p, with other supermarkets expected to follow, but the fuel cuts could be … Read More »
Europcar adds 300 Volvo V60s to UK fleet
Europcar has become the first rental brand to put the new Volvo V60 compact executive estate (see road test here) on its fleet.
Mercedes-Benz E-Class gets petrol plug-in hybrid
Mercedes-Benz has added a petrol plug-in hybrid to the E-Class line-up to complete its PHEV range.
Cheap personal breathalysers ‘next to useless’, says FleetCheck
Fleets are being advised to warn their drivers about the inaccuracy of cheap personal breathalysers in the run-up to Christmas.
Facelifted Renault Kadjar brings new spec line-up and engines
Renault is to open order books for its facelifted Kadjar next month, introducing a new engine-range and a revised trim line-up.
Diesel leasing rising in popularity
Diesel car registrations are still falling dramatically but diesel leasing is showing a strong increase in popularity.
Fleets returning to regional remarketing, says Epyx
Although recent years have seen fleets turn away from regional-based remarketing, the last few months have brought evidence of a return to the practice.
TMC guide outlines mileage reimbursement for PHEVs
TMC has published an updated version of its concise guide on business mileage rates with latest advice on reimbursing fleet drivers of electric and plug-in hybrid … Read More »
Mercedes-Benz B-Class pricing and specs announced
Mercedes-Benz has opened order books for the new B-Class, which is priced from £26,975 OTR and includes two RDE-2 compliant diesels.
Honda augments Civic range with new Sport Line trim
Honda has added a new Sport Line trim to its Civic range, bringing bespoke equipment and styling compared to the standard model.
Prices and specs revealed for hybrid-only Toyota RAV4
Toyota has opened pre-orders for its fifth-generation Rav4, which brings a hybrid-only line-up in line with the brand’s plans to axe diesel across its line-up.
Fuel retailers still not passing on wholesale savings, says RAC
November may have seen the largest petrol price drop in four years but retailers have still not cut prices back enough. So says the RAC as its … Read More »
ViaVan expands ridesharing service in London
Mercedes-Benz Vans and US technology start-up Via have expanded their on-demand ridesharing ViaVan joint venture further across London – including the scheme’s first UK airport launch.
Merck Sharp & Dohme trials PHEVs under fleet mobility review
Pharmaceutical giant Merck Sharp & Dohme is reviewing its mobility policy, including trialling plug-in hybrid vehicles, to see if employee travel can be made more efficient, … Read More »
Pricing and specs announced for new Kia e-Niro
Kia has announced pricing and specifications for its e-Niro SUV (see road test here), which goes on sale in April as the brand’s second global electric … Read More »
Whitehorn stands down as Hyundai UK president and CEO
Hyundai has announced that Tony Whitehorn is to stand down from his role as the company’s UK president and CEO at the end of this year.
Barry Beeston joins Circle Leasing as managing director
Fleet and automotive industry specialist Barry Beeston has joined courtesy car giant Circle Leasing as managing director.
BCA opens dedicated BMW refurb centre
BCA Fleet Solutions has opened a facility for BMW UK to manage the appraisal and refurbishment of up to 55,000 vehicles a year.
Bill to clamp down on private car companies gets Commons support
The House of Commons has lent its approval to a private members’ bill seeking to protect drivers from unscrupulous private car parking companies.
90% of drivers support in-car alcolocks
The vast majority of drivers would support breathalysers being installed in cars to prevent drink driving, new research finds.
Business drivers regularly getting behind wheel while over the limit
A total of 2.2 million Brits drive regularly for work high on drink and drugs, new research shows.
Daytime running light check could make ‘important road safety difference’
Drivers are being urged to carry out a quick check on their daytime running lights to make sure they know whether they need to switch to … Read More »
Facelifted Ford Edge debuts 2WD for UK
Ford’s facelifted Edge SUV is now available to order, bringing revised design, new driver assistance tech and an updated powertrain line-up, including its first two-wheel drive … Read More »
KAR Auction Services to augment UK services through new acquisition
KAR Auction Services, the US parent of ADESA Remarketing, is to acquire Belgium-based online auction company CarsOnTheWeb (COTW) in a move that will significantly extend its … Read More »
Marston’s becomes first pub to roll out rapid EV chargers
Marston’s Inns and Taverns has partnered with Engenie to roll out rapid chargers across its 1,600-plus sites nationwide – said to mark a first among the pub … Read More »
AA tech to enable online breakdown reporting
New technology that allow drivers to report a vehicle breakdown online and track patrol progress is being developed by the AA – and has already won … Read More »
Further supermarket fuel cuts announced
Asda is to cut fuel prices further from tomorrow, marking its third weekend running of price cuts.
EST and Go Ultra Low to map out local authority EV incentives
The Energy Saving Trust is asking local authorities to fill in a short survey that will be used to help map the different electric vehicle incentives … Read More »
Fleets urged to mug up on fuel type knowledge as diesel dominance ends
Fleet operators will need to develop new skills in matching fuel types to specific business needs as the market moves away from a diesel-dominated ‘one size … Read More »
