Category : Today in Fleet
Benchmark your fleet safety standards with free Brake survey
Fleets are being invited to take part in Brake’s annual fleet safety survey to benchmark their own operations and help with future fleet safety initiatives.
Spanish EV charging firm opens doors in UK
Electric vehicle charging equipment manufacturer Wallbox is expanding into the UK as it puts the focus on advanced technology that takes into account future charging needs while … Read More »
Six in 10 drivers say ‘black box’ insurance has made them safer
Six in 10 (62%) RAC Black Box Car Insurance customers say that having a device fitted in their car to monitor their driving behaviour has made … Read More »
St John Ambulance centralises operations with FleetCheck software
St John Ambulance is adopting FleetCheck’s fleet management software across its 850-strong vehicle fleet as part of a move to centralise its fleet management provision.
Waterless mobile car washing service rolls out in UK
A new car washing service that offers a mobile service to save time and water is being rolled out in the UK.
Fuel and mileage solution to bring significant cost saving for fleet
Group 1 Automotive UK is forecasting significant savings following the roll-out of a new fuel card and mileage solution from TMC across its fleet.
Fleet eco plans exposed in new BT Fleet Solutions research
BT Fleet Solutions is to publish a new report outlining the fleet industry’s opinions on clean air and alternative fuels.
Scrapping MOT could bring legal risks for fleets
The AA is urging MPs not to consider suggestions of scrapping the MOT as it highlights the possible increased risks of such a move for fleets.
Ford ride-share solution starts targeting businesses
Ford has expanded its Chariot ride-sharing shuttle service in London as it extends the focus to companies and campuses in Europe.
Car risk management should be given equal priority to vans, says FleetCheck
Fleets are giving car risk management a “much lower priority” than vans, according to FleetCheck, which is urging fleets to redress their thinking.
Fleet benefits of latest vehicle tech spotlighted in new guide
The role of vehicle technology in reducing road risk for fleets has come under focus in a new report from road safety charity Brake’s fleet safety … Read More »
Kia teases new ProCeed
Kia is to unveil a new ‘shooting brake’ version of the Ceed at the Paris Motor Show in October, which will adopt the ProCeed nameplate.
Vehicle location tops list of reasons for using telematics
One in three UK fleets now use telematics while vehicle location is the top reason for doing so, according to new research conducted by Arval.
Fiat 500X goes petrol-only
Fiat has updated its 500X with new exterior and interior design, latest driving assistance technology and new petrol engines as it drops the diesel units.
Daily rental bookings rise as WLTP uncertainty continues
Uncertainty among fleets over WLTP is leading to increased daily rental bookings, Epyx has reported.
Toyota and Uber extend autonomous car partnership
Toyota and Uber are to co-develop an autonomous ride-sharing service, scheduled to launch in 2021.
Arval works with AFS on VE103 self-service solution for drivers
Arval is developing a new self-service VE103 solution for drivers, intended to save costs and provide faster provision of documents.
EO brings smart charging benefits to EV fleets
Fleets running electric vehicles can now benefit from automatic load management without the need to upgrade to a smart charging infrastructure with the help of EO … Read More »
Jaguar Land Rover ‘virtual eyes’ could increase trust in autonomous cars
Self-driving pods are being fitted with virtual eyes from Jaguar Land Rover as part of research into engaging road user trust into autonomous vehicles.
Zip Water cuts fleet insurance costs by £30,000+
A risk management drive at drinking water appliance specialist Zip Water UK has helped the company manage fleet risk and cut annual insurance costs by more … Read More »
Incorporate ADAS education into fleet policies, says Arval
Fleet drivers need educating on the use of ADAS devices to ensure they make a positive impact on safety, according to Arval.
Couriers offered access to pay-as-you-go insurance
Insurance firm Zego has launched a new pay-as-you-go insurance product to target the growing numbers of part-time parcel delivery and courier workers.
Manheim recruits Tamara Brown to sales leadership team
Former Mazda used car and remarketing manager Tamara Brown has joined the sales leadership team at Manheim.
Cox Automotive drives connected technology focus with new appointment
Glenn Fishwick has joined Manheim parent firm Cox Automotive as chief information officer to lead the company’s focus on connected technology.
Barking Riverside Car Club to target local businesses
The Barking Riverside development project in East London is launching a car club for local businesses and residents with the help of Enterprise Car Club.
Deadline for GDPR-compliant licence check consents is imminent
Fleets have just two days left to get updated GDPR-compliant driver permission for licence checks – after which they will be left unable to carry out … Read More »
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service to drive operational efficiencies with Civica
Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS) is to streamline its fleet and equipment management with the help of the Civica Tranman software solution.
Kodiaq becomes first Skoda SUV to get vRS version
Škoda has given a sneak preview of its forthcoming Kodiaq vRS, which becomes the first SUV ever to join its vRS line-up.
UK true fleet returns to growth in July
The UK true fleet sector recorded growth of 1.4% in July, following a July performance that saw it finish in the red by just 29 registrations.
E.ON tariff offers 850 free miles reward for EV drivers
Electric vehicle drivers signing up to a new tariff from E.ON can benefit from 850 free miles of charging a year as well as “competitive” pricing … Read More »
