Category : Today in Fleet
Updated Honda HR-V launches without diesel
Honda is claiming higher-quality materials and improved refinement from its refreshed HR-V SUV, but early versions won’t be available with a diesel engine.
Fleetworx publishes guide on managing ‘rental’ creep’
Fleet management specialist Fleetworx has published a practical guide for procurement departments to manage cost creep within fleet contracts.
Smart motorway work starts on M62
Construction work converting the M62 to a smart motorway is to start this weekend.
HERE partners with Motorola Solutions to aid emergency services
Motorola Solutions has integrated venue map data from HERE Technologies to enhance public safety.
Leasys UK extends contract with Manheim
Leasys UK, the contract hire company of FCA Bank, has awarded a three-year partnership extension to Manheim.
New Touareg gets 228bhp 3.0-litre diesel
Volkswagen’s new Touareg range is now available to order with a new 228bhp turbo diesel engine.
Low-carbon funding in Scotland helps drive 2032 plans
Projects including deploying electric vehicle charge points and advancing active travel are to get off the ground with the help of funding from Transport Scotland’s Low … Read More »
MPs to push for more walking and cycling
The Transport Select Committee has launched an inquiry to consider ways of increasing active travel across England as it highlights low take-up compared to Europe.
Fuller’s helps transition to EVs with chargepoint roll-out
Pub company Fuller’s is installing charge points from Pod Point to help both its customers and its staff make the move to electric vehicles.
National Windscreens drives service with new distribution centre
National Windscreens has opened a £1m regional distribution centre in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire in response to business growth and increasing numbers of windscreen variations.
Pricing revealed for new Kia Optima 117g/km 1.6-litre diesel
Kia’s updated Optima and Optima Sportswagon are now available to order, introducing revised design, increased technology and a new 1.6-litre diesel.
City Auction Group appoints new operations manager
David Macklin has joined City Auction Group as operations manager for the Rockingham site.
Drivers face spot fines for engine idling
Drivers could be subject to £20 on-the-spot penalties for leaving their engines running in the street as a growing number of cities turn to anti-idling measures to … Read More »
LeasePlan grows profits and global fleet
LeasePlan has reported strong underlying net result growth in Q2 as well as an increase in its serviced fleet.
Volvo S90, V90 and XC90 gain T5 petrol option
Volvo has added the 2.0-litre 247bhp four-cylinder turbocharged T5 petrol across the S90 saloon, V90 estate and XC90 SUV model ranges as it continues to shift … Read More »
Multifleet secures new funding to expand contract hire offering
Multifleet Vehicle Management has secured a seven-figure funding package from Santander Business Banking to expand its contract hire offering.
Fleet Evolution runs free consultancy offer
Fleet Evolution is offering free consultancy to small businesses for a limited period to help them navigate through the current maze of confusing legislation surrounding company cars.
Volkswagen T-Roc gains 115g/km diesel
Volkswagen has updated its T-Roc compact SUV with a new 1.6-litre TDI diesel unit.
Rob Thomas joins DS Automobiles in new UK sales director role
DS Automobiles has appointed Rob Thomas as to the newly created role of UK sales director.
Free online fleet risk assessment tool launches
Fleets can now access a free online risk assessment tool that will highlight any issues with compliance and highlight ways to streamline operations.
Utilities firm drives brand image with Škoda fleet
Complete Utilities has taken delivery of the first vehicles under a new fleet deal with Škoda.
Hyundai reveals pricing and CO2 for i30 N Line
Hyundai has announced details for the i30 N Line ‘warm hatch’, which will go on sale in the UK on 3 September.
Leasys names new CEO and head of UK
Leasys has appointed Alberto Grippo as its new chief executive officer as well as naming new leadership for its UK operations.
Fuel prices creep up in July with worse on cards
Fuel prices continued their rollercoaster ride in July with an increase of around 1p a litre for both petrol and diesel, new RAC Fuel Watch data … Read More »
Vauxhall Insignia gains 197bhp petrol engine
The Vauxhall Insignia is now available to order with a new 197bhp 1.6-litre direct injection turbo petrol engine.
Trakm8 expands into new manufacturing facility
Trakm8 has invested in a new manufacturing facility as it looks to increase production capacity in response to demand.
West Sussex County Council deploys Renault Zoe EVs
West Sussex County Council has added the first fully electric cars to its fleet in the form of four Renault Zoes.
British Army signs up National Windscreens for fleet
The Ministry of Defence has chosen National Windscreens as the sole supplier for windscreen repair, replacement and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibration requirements on all … Read More »
Honda announces pricing and CO2 for new CR-V
Honda has confirmed pricing, CO2 emissions and specs for its fifth-generation CR-V, which arrives in showrooms next month.
Škoda equips Karoq for off-road roles
Škoda is to launch a new version of the Karoq with all-wheel drive and off-road styling as standard.
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