Category : Today in Fleet
Renault to launch new Arkana crossover
Renault has revealed its forthcoming C-segment crossover will be named Arkana as it publishes a teaser image.
Fleets invited to open day for new ‘spray-on’ vinyl livery system
Fleets are being invited to check out a new spray-on vinyl system designed to be cheaper and more effective than traditional spray painting and even vehicle … Read More »
Shortlist for 2018 Brake Fleet Safety Awards revealed
Brake has announced the shortlist for its 2018 Fleet Safety Awards, which take place on Thursday 11 October.
Low-emission car hire firm rolls out city centre branches
Green Motion has opened a branch in Liverpool as part of a strategy to expand its low-emission car hire service to city centres.
Rockingham switches from motorsport to automotive logistics
The Rockingham Motor Speedway in Corby, Northamptonshire, is to stop circuit activities from the end of the year as it focuses on becoming a leading automotive … Read More »
Mazda CX-3 debuts 114g/km 1.8-litre diesel
Mazda’s updated CX-3 compact SUV will go on sale at the end of August, debuting a 113bhp 1.8-litre diesel engine, alongside styling and equipment upgrades.
Dart Charge to increase 20%
The Dart Charge for Class B vehicles on registered accounts is to increase 20% from 1 October 2018.
Gig economy drivers more likely to crash
Self-employed courier or taxi drivers could be significantly more likely to crash due to work pressures.
UK fleet replacement cycles much shorter than in Europe
UK fleets are keeping their cars and vans almost two years less than the European average, new research from Arval finds.
August bank holiday could increase journey times fourfold
More than 14 million cars are expected to take to the country’s major roads over the coming bank holiday, potentially increasing journey times fourfold for some … Read More »
VWFS dealer sales give ‘last chance to buy’
Volkswagen Financial Services UK has launched a new series of online car and van auctions for dealers.
Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio get Euro 6D engines
Alfa Romeo has updated the Giulia and Stelvio ranges to include the latest range of Euro 6D engines as well as increased standard specification and a … Read More »
Pricing and specs revealed for facelifted Jeep Renegade
Jeep’s Renegade SUV (see road test here) has received mid-life upgrades, including two all-new turbocharged petrol engines and updated styling.
Alphabet to enhance remarketing
Alphabet GB is to look at different ways of selling vehicles and finding new routes to market under its newly appointed head of remarketing.
Sign Language joins ICFM Corporate Investor Programme
Sign Language has become the first fleet vehicle livery and branding firm to sign up to the ICFM’s Corporate Investor Programme.
Coventry to test UK’s largest data-connected road network
The UK’s largest fully-connected road infrastructure is about to begin a five-month trial around Coventry, testing technology which will provide more accurate real-time data for drivers, … Read More »
Uncertainty driving growth in b2b rental, says FleetEurope
FleetEurope is claiming record growth for its corporate rental products during the first half of 2018, attributing it to economic uncertainty driving businesses to seek alternatives … Read More »
Fleet Trak adds The Driving Doctor training to its product offer
Fleet management company, Fleet Trak Limited, has partnered with The Driving Doctor to offer driver behaviour monitoring software and coaching to its customer base.
Andersen launches business-focused charging point
Charging point manufacturer, Andersen EV, has launched a new-generation ‘premium’ unit designed to offer businesses full control over the way their vehicles top up.
Chevin releases whitepaper aimed to help fleets choose the right fuel
Chevin Fleet Solutions has released a new whitepaper, ‘Selecting Your Vehicles – the Right Fuel for the Job.’
Skoda introduces refreshed Fabia range
Škoda has given its Fabia a facelift, added safety and revised its engine line-up.
Fuel Card Services launches Tele-Gence
Fuel Card Services has launched its latest product, Tele-Gence, that aims to save fleets money and offer a fully scalable range of services, customisable and bespoke … Read More »
Green light given for London driverless car data gathering
FiveAI, a company leading the UK’s charge to develop technology for driverless vehicles, is introducing data gathering cars on the streets of the Boroughs of Bromley … Read More »
DS adds built-in dash cam option to DS 7 range
DS Automobiles has added new options for DS 7 Crossback customers, including a new ConnectedCAM that equips the car with an in-built dash cam that drivers … Read More »
TMC launches CariQ in response to company car tax rises and OpRAs
CariQ, a next-generation employee car ownership (ECO) programme, has been launched in response to OpRAs and increasing company car taxation.
FCA makes changes to senior management structure
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK Ltd has announced a raft of changes to its senior management structure, with each reporting to Managing Director Arnaud Leclerc.
Volvo’s Matt Galvin promoted to sales director
Matt Galvin has been promoted to the position of sales director, with responsibility for all Volvo’s new and used car sales.
Anglian Water rolls out PAYG charging network
Anglian Water has installed a network of Rolec EV charging points at six offices across the East of England, catering for its own fleet as well … Read More »
Government looks at new proposals for cycling offences
The Government has launched new proposals for new cycling offences that could see cyclists punished for riding dangerously.
SEAT UK removes options range-wide
SEAT will no longer offer optional extras across the model range, aimed at simplifying the ordering process following positive pilot on the Arona compact SUV.
