Category : Today in Fleet
Facelifted Kadjar introduces latest Renault engines
Renault has previewed its facelifted Kadjar, which introduces new and revised engines as well as updated design.
Route announced for Oxford to Cambridge Expressway
Roads Minister Jesse Norman has announced the preferred corridor for the Oxford to Cambridge Expressway.
Masternaut helps fleets go greener with CO2 Certification Programme
Masternaut has launched a new CO2 certification scheme to enable fleets to understand and reduce their emissions.
Speculation mounts over fuel duty rise
Concerns are rising that the UK’s eight-year freeze on fuel duty could be scrapped to fund increased NHS spending following comments by the Chancellor yesterday.
Drivers using medium-term rental to power lifestyle choices
Lifestyle vehicle choices from fleet drivers are helping to drive increasing interest in medium-term rental, says Meridian Vehicle Solutions.
Driver behaviour tech to save charity £6k a year on fuel
Regional children’s charity Break is on track to see a 10-15% saving on its current £60,000 per annum fuel bill with the help of an in-vehicle … Read More »
Electric Vehicle Energy Taskforce to plan for rising EV use
The Government’s new Electric Vehicle Energy Taskforce is to come under focus at today’s Zero Emission Vehicle Summit, helping to manage rising take-up of EVs.
Lightfoot expands driver rewards tech to public
Lightfoot is making its driver behaviour technology available to the general public for the first time, building on its fleet success.
Vehicle livery is a ‘hotbed’ of brand corruption, says Mediafleet
Company vehicle branding is becoming ever-more important in the business battle but poor or corrupt livery can prove to be a huge cost to business.
CLM brings fresh approach to driver app
CLM Fleet Management has launched a driver app that’s available to all its end-users and brings a range of helpful features.
Tusker retains NOE CPC framework
Tusker has retained the NOE CPC Vehicle Leasing and Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Schemes framework following a latest tender.
Rob East stands down as Mercedes-Benz head of fleet
Mercedes-Benz head of fleet Rob East is to move into a new role outside the carmaker after stepping down from his current position.
Tracker launches entry-level tracking device
Tracker has launched a new tracking solution, designed to bring “affordable” tracking.
Major free seminar to address ‘Challenges of 2019’ for used car sector
The impact of WLTP and the ASA ruling on the used car sector are to come under focus at a free seminar being hosted by the … Read More »
Removing Congestion Charge exemption could inflate minicab prices 16%
Sadiq Khan’s plans to remove Congestion Charge exemption from private hire vehicles (PHVs) will drive up fares for customers without actually tackling congestion.
Diesels and petrols could be banned in Square Mile
Streets in London’s Square Mile could go ULEV-only based on results from a forthcoming pilot.
Apollo expands winter range with new tyre for fleets
Apollo Vredestein has expanded its winter range with the new Aspire XP Winter tyre.
Hazard perception test not fit for purpose, say new drivers
More than half (53%) of new drivers say the current hazard perception test is out of date and in need of modernisation.
Volvo 360c autonomous concept could transform commuting
Volvo has unveiled a new autonomous concept that it says could radically change the way people commute, including replacing domestic air travel.
Dark web brings new dimension to vehicle theft
Vehicle thieves are now turning to the ‘dark web’ to buy stolen identities, fuelling a surge in organised crime, anti-fraud experts have warned.
Court rules Frankfurt must ban older diesels
Frankfurt is to become the fifth major German city to instate a diesel ban following a court ruling.
Komfort reaps benefits of switch to long-term rental
Swapping from contract hire to long-term rental is helping to cut downtime and bring increased flexibility for Komfort Partitioning.
New engines and saloon pricing for A-Class
Mercedes-Benz has extended the A-Class range with a new petrol engine and four-wheel drive for the hatchback, and pricing for the first ever Saloon version.
Real-time digital service to help drivers avoid roadwork jams
A new digital system funded by the Government is to launch next year, bringing more accurate data for drivers to plan journeys and avoid roadworks.
Coventry cab drivers get extra incentives to ‘go electric’
Coventry City Council is pushing for taxi drivers to make the move to electric with the help of a range of incentives.
Beware bogus leasing deals on social media, warns BVRLA
Scammers are using social media to advertise bogus vehicle leasing deals – including using fake BVRLA credentials.
‘No end in sight’ to pump price rises, warns RAC
Increases in both petrol and diesel prices in August mean that unleaded and diesel are now at their highest level in over four years – with … Read More »
BP appoints UK fleet sales manager
BP has appointed Jo McDonnell as UK fleet sales manager with a remit that includes the UK fuel card operation.
Audi starts production of E-Tron electric SUV
Audi has started production of the e-tron electric SUV at its factory in Brussels, ahead of the first deliveries due by the end of the year.
Car still most popular mode of transport in Scotland
Car traffic in Scotland increased in 2017 along with rail and air passenger numbers but bus passenger numbers declined.
