Category : Today in Fleet
BigChange advances expansion with new Leeds HQ
BigChange has moved into new offices in Leeds that will enable it to continue its growth strategy.
Brake to give keynote speech at inaugural Trakm8 fleet event
Road safety charity Brake is to provide a keynote speech on road safety for fleets at Trakm8’s forthcoming Safety and Efficiency Conference.
A6 and Touareg score five-star Euro NCAP ratings
Euro NCAP has released the results of its latest tests, which saw both the Audi A6 and the VW Touareg achieve a maximum five-star rating but the Suzuki Jimny was … Read More »
EU car market records ‘exceptional’ rise ahead of WLTP
New car registrations in Europe saw unseasonable growth over the summer in advance of the shift to the new WLTP cycle.
Hybrid Honda CR-V targets 50% electric driving
Honda’s first-ever CR-V Hybrid in Europe could run on battery power alone for more than 50% of a moderate-speed journey, aiding the brand’s plans to provide … Read More »
Renault concept shows vision for last-mile delivery solution
Renault has unveiled an autonomous, electric robo-pod concept that it says could help transform the last-mile delivery sector.
No-deal Brexit could add £1,500 to cost of imported new cars
A ‘No-deal’ Brexit must be ruled out to avoid punitive price rises on new cars in both the UK and Europe.
Streets across London to go car free for a day
Around 50 residential streets across London are to go car free on Saturday 22 September as part of World Car Free Day.
New record for fleet and lease values at BCA
Strong trading in August helped average fleet & lease values reach record levels at BCA for the fourth time this year.
Audi embarks on EV offensive as E-Tron premieres
Audi has announced plans to launch 12 full electric models globally by 2025, including its newly unveiled E-Tron SUV.
Kia e-Niro gets official 301-mile WLTP range
Kia’s e-Niro fully electric SUV will have an official 301-mile range under WLTP testing when it launches in Europe next year.
Drivers not acting on eco intentions
Although registrations of alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs) hit a high in August, there is still a huge ‘discrepancy gap’ between drivers’ stated buying intentions and actual … Read More »
New course equips foreign fleet drivers for UK roads
Licence Bureau has developed a new online training course to help prepare foreign drivers for tackling UK roads in company vehicles.
‘Continuing headwinds’ force JLR move to three-day week
Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed that it’s switching to a three-day week at its Castle Bromwich plant until Christmas as a result of “the continuing headwinds … Read More »
BMW concept gives insight into flagship electric SUV
BMW has revealed its Vision iNext concept car, which will inform its future iNext electric SUV.
Highways England showcases plans for M56 smart motorway
Plans for a smart motorway along the M56 between Hale and Altrincham are to be shown to the public at two events this coming weekend.
Higher fines could be changing driver behaviour
Changes to speeding and mobile phone penalties could be having the desired effect on driver behaviour, new research by Warranty Direct suggests.
ABAX appoints chief technology officer
Paul Walsh has joined Abax as chief technology officer as the firm continues to drive plans to become the leading provider in the connected tech industry.
Close Brothers Asset Finance strengthens transport sales team
Close Brothers Asset Finance has appointed Guy Small into the role of transport regional sales manager for the south west.
Gett black cab rides now carbon-neutral
Black cab ride-hailing app Gett is launching a major new initiative to deliver carbon-neutral rides as the firm also gives passengers the option to go ‘carbon … Read More »
Plug-ins offer real-world savings for fleets, says Fleet Evolution
Drivers are being urged to explore electric vehicles or plug-in hybrids to cut fuel costs, tax bills and CO2 emissions on their daily commute.
No-deal Brexit could bring driving licence ramifications
UK drivers may need to get an International Driving Permit (IDP) to drive in the EU from March 2019 in the event of a no-deal Brexit.
Major firms commit to action on EVs
Well-known business names including Tesco, Siemens and Sky have signed up to Sadiq Khan’s London Business Climate Leaders, including taking action on deploying electric vehicles by … Read More »
UK true fleet records double-digit growth in August
August brought the highest growth so far this year for the UK new car market, helped by a strong true fleet performance.
New Mercedes-Benz GLE adds space and tech
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the new X5-rivalling GLE SUV ahead of its launch next spring.
Parking app firm to expand UK mobility offering
Payment platform specialist Passport is to help drive mobility developments in the UK as it expands its presence.
Mark Pickles joins Free2Move Lease as commercial director
PSA subsidiary Free2Move Lease has appointed Mark Pickles as commercial director.
Fleet Assist creates new head of business development role
Fleet Assist has promoted business development manager Karen Ewer to the newly created position of head of business development.
South-east business parks get rapid chargers
Frasers Property is installing rapid electric vehicle chargers at its business parks across the south east.
Ford updates S-Max and Galaxy with new engines
Ford’s S-Max and Galaxy MPVs have been updated to feature new engines and technologies.
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