Category : Today in Fleet
£25m grid-scale battery to help shift to electric cars
Pivot Power has won planning permission to build a £25m grid-scale battery and rapid EV charging station in Norwich as part of plans to revolutionise power distribution … Read More »
Council parking income is ‘multi-million-pound business’, says RAC
English council parking ‘profits’ reached £867m in 2017-18 – up by almost a third (32%) in just four years and marking a new record.
‘Spreadsheet fleets’ warned of cost and compliance risks
Businesses still using spreadsheets or paper-based reporting structures to manage their fleets are likely to be putting both their cost control and their level of compliance … Read More »
Vodafone deal to drive connected services for Kia and Hyundai
Kia and Hyundai are to provide a comprehensive connected car service in partnership with Vodafone.
Lightfoot to drive fleet market growth with £3.2m investment
Lightfoot has received £3.2m from investment firm BGF to bring its connected car technology to more fleet businesses as it also welcomes the former CEO of … Read More »
Alfa Romeo partners with Amazon for Stelvio test drives
Alfa Romeo is now offering test drives of its new Stelvio SUV through Amazon.
Pothole risks much higher for cyclists and bikers
Crashes resulting in injury and caused by a poor road surface are three times more likely to involve a cyclist or biker than all crashes.
Nissan to remove Carlos Ghosn over ‘serious misconduct’
Nissan has said it plans to oust chairman Carlos Ghosn as it accuses him of “serious misconduct”.
Four out of five fleets don’t have vulnerable road user policies
Fleets are being urged to develop vulnerable road user policies as new research finds out that only a fifth (20%) of organisations have specific policies in … Read More »
Interactive crash map reveals Britain’s riskiest roads
Motor insurer Ageas and the Road Safety Foundation are calling on the Government to commit to investment in safer roads as a new interactive map reveals … Read More »
EU urged to push ahead with future safety standards
EU policymakers and national governments are being urged to lend their support to future vehicle safety measures proposed by the European Commission.
Honda CR-V Hybrid pricing and specs revealed
Honda has confirmed pricing and specifications for its inaugural CR-V Hybrid, which will join the petrol model in showrooms next February.
Driving test should educate on hazards of drink and drug driving
Learner drivers need to be better educated on the hazards of drink and drug driving – including through a compulsory awareness section in the UK driving … Read More »
Cleveland Fire Brigade signs up Škoda
Cleveland Fire Brigade is deploying 14 Škoda Octavia Scout estates for its flexible duty officers.
Toyota Corolla saloon to put focus on young professionals
Toyota has revealed the new Corolla saloon, which joins its UK line-up after a break of almost 15 years.
Top-of-the-range Crossland X arrives in showrooms
Vauxhall has introduced a new top-of-the-range Crossland X Ultimate to its SUV range.
Workplace stress risks highlighted in road rage research
The links between work-related stress and road rage have been highlighted in new research revealing the levels of road rage in the UK.
SsangYong awarded place on CCS framework agreement
SsangYong Motors has scored a place on the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Vehicle Purchase Framework RM6060 Agreement.
Supermarkets slash fuel prices again
Asda and Sainsbury’s are cutting fuel prices following further decreases in the wholesale cost.
Draft Brexit deal is positive first step, says UK motor industry
The UK’s Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has cautiously greeted the draft Brexit deal after months of highlighting the need to safeguard the future … Read More »
Dealers turn sights to used cars
Dealers are looking to stock and retail a greater volume of used cars next year, helping to further drive used car values.
Fleet Assist expands plug-in vehicle SMR network
Fleet Assist says it’s at the forefront of being able to manage service, maintenance and repair (SMR) on alternatively fuelled vehicles with nearly all of the service … Read More »
Councils pocket £41m from bus lane fines
Councils made £41m from bus lane fines in 2017, according to new research that finds nearly half of drivers are confused over bus lane signage.
Used buyers migrating to ULEVs and EVs
Demand for hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles in the used vehicle sector continues to rise, latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders … Read More »
WLTP continues to hit UK true fleet
The UK’s true fleet sector has suffered a second monthly fall as the switch to WLTP continued to take its toll.
Thames Crossing consultation reaches halfway mark
Businesses and individuals still have five weeks left to have their say on latest plans for the Lower Thames Crossing as the consultation reaches the halfway … Read More »
Fleet drivers still misusing PHEVs, says TMC
Drivers are still failing to use plug-in hybrid company cars as intended, putting the fleet industry at risk of losing government backing.
New Mercedes A-Class diesels escape BiK diesel surcharge
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is now available with two RDE2-compliant diesels, bringing reduced company car tax bills for drivers.
Arval to expand hydrogen test fleet
Arval is looking to add a further 10 company cars to UK hydrogen trials following the opening of a second refuelling station.
TomTom Telematics recognised by Berg Insight
Market analyst firm Berg Insight has named TomTom Telematics as the largest provider of fleet management solutions in Europe for the fourth successive year.
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Qwello builds pan-European charging solution with Park & Charge acquisition
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New driving licence and grey fleet platform launches to shake up fleet industry
