Category : Today in Fleet
Lightfoot to enhance driver rewards under new recruit
Driver behaviour technology specialist Lightfoot is to further expand its rewards programme with the help of newly appointed relationships manager Tiffany Bale.
National Tyres and Autocare to drive fleet offering under new appointment
National Tyres and Autocare has appointed Jonathan Quinn as its new national account director as the company looks to further drive its fleet business.
London boroughs get new funding to crack down on car emissions
London is set to see more car-free and low-emission streets under a new £6m funding programme.
Nottingham fleets get chance to try EVs for free
Fleets in Nottingham can test the latest electric vehicles for free at an event taking place next week.
WLTP testing impacts UK manufacturing volumes
UK car manufacturing fell for a third consecutive month in August as the race to get new cars tested for WLTP hit volumes.
Enterprise introduces car club at Portsmouth branch
Enterprise Rent-A-Car is adding car club vehicles to its new branch in Fratton, Portsmouth in response to growing requirements for ‘on demand’ vehicle rental.
EO Charging to drive product development with £13m funding
Electric vehicle charger manufacturer EO Charging has secured £13m funding from London-based infrastructure investor Zouk Capital.
DS 7 Crossback PHEV targets sub-50g/km CO2
DS Automobiles will add a 296bhp plug-in hybrid to the flagship DS 7 Crossback SUV next year, offering CO2 emissions of under 50g/km on the WLTP … Read More »
Volvo V60 Cross Country brings offroad capabilities
Volvo is launching a new V60 Cross Country following the arrival of the standard estate model this summer.
AA spearheads new product development with chief innovation officer role
The AA has appointed James Frost to the newly created role of chief innovation officer.
ABAX partners with Formula One Autocentres
Formula One Autocentres are now certified to install Abax’s Triplog GPS fleet tracking units under a new partnership between the two firms.
Hydrogen refuelling station opens in Swindon
ITM Power has opened a new public hydrogen refuelling station on the M4 corridor in Swindon as it also looks to help drive the number of … Read More »
Severe weather hits AA profits
The AA’s pre-tax profits fell 65% for the six months ending 31 July as weather extremes and pothole “epidemic” led to a 15-year high in breakdowns.
Asda sparks fresh supermarket fuel price war
Asda is cutting unleaded fuel prices from today in a move likely to see other supermarkets follow suit.
Volvo adds R-Design model to V60 range
Volvo has extended the V60 estate line-up with a new R-Design variant, bringing sportier styling and more dynamic handling.
IAM white papers to tackle changing face of fleet
Road safety charity IAM RoadSmart is to run a series of white papers to help fleets get to grips with the latest industry issues.
No-deal Brexit to bring more hassle for cross-border travel
UK drivers may need to get insurance ‘green cards’ to drive on the Continent, causing delays at borders, in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
True mobility management requires access to central data, experts say
Having a centralised bank of fleet and travel data is “business-critical” for organisations introducing mobility management.
Access real-time driver risk records with new solution
Fleet Service Great Britain has launched a new road safety programme that collates employee compliance and vehicle history data to create a complete driver risk profile.
City Auction Group to branch out in UK and overseas
Remarketing specialist City Auction Group is to further develop its UK facilities at Rockingham “into a dedicated defleet and vehicle remarketing fortress” as it also explores … Read More »
Avis UK launches bespoke portal for used car sales
Avis Car Rental UK has launched a new online portal that brings its used car sales under one banner.
Leasing firm launches with support of BLME
A new leasing firm has launched to provide funding to SMEs, backed by Bank of London and The Middle East plc (BLME).
Ex-fleet manager joins CBVC to drive customer savings
Elliot Southerton has joined fleet management and leasing specialist CBVC as fleet manager to help customers optimise their fleets and benefit from the latest technological developments.
ACFO extends global reach
ACFO is expanding its global work as it looks to pool fleet management best practice.
FleetEurope microsite brings full driver support
FleetEurope has launched a new microsite to bring expert advice and support for end-user drivers at its fleet management customers.
Drivers more wedded to cars than ever
Drivers’ dependency on their cars has jumped to the highest-ever level due to a claimed deterioration in public transport services.
Car traffic broadly stable but van usage continues to rise
Van and lorry traffic have increased over the last year but car and taxi traffic remained fairly static.
Employees call for single-card expense solution
More than a third (34%) of SME employees would like a single card to pay for all expenses, to make their business travel easier.
Diesel prices face significant rise
Fleets are being warned that a “potentially significant” rise in diesel prices is on the horizon due to the new international rules on ultra-low-sulphur.
Diesel demand and shift to WLTP boost used car market
The used car market remained steady in August, including for diesel vehicles, while the move to the new Worldwide harmonized Light Vehicles Test Procedure (WLTP) cycle … Read More »
