Category : Today in Fleet
On-demand bus service keeps public transport going during pandemic
A new on-demand public transport service has gone live in Sevenoaks, Kent to ensure continued essential travel during the pandemic.
SMS service warns fleets of flat batteries
A new service could help fleets and drivers avoid vehicle downtime through SMS alerts of low or dead batteries.
Shortage of new parts could increase car thefts
A lack of legitimate car parts could boost the ‘chop-shop’ market further and increase organised crime.
Arval rethinks SMR approach to keep essential fleets running
New service and maintenance procedures at Arval UK are keeping essential fleets operational 24/7 during the coronavirus crisis.
Cazana’s new website to help key workers stay mobile
Automotive data specialist Cazana has launched a new website to provide key workers with vital information on local service centres still open to help them stay … Read More »
Toyota and Lexus offer free roadside assistance for key workers
Toyota and Lexus have partnered with the AA to provide the UK’s key workers who drive Toyota or Lexus vehicles with free roadside assistance cover, regardless … Read More »
TTC Group goes online for driver training
TTC Group is delivering its Driver CPC courses and core fleet manager courses online in virtual classrooms, enabling fleets to continue vital work to maintain vehicle … Read More »
SG Fleet UK offers free online ADT driver training
SG Fleet UK is providing free online driver training during the coronavirus lockdown to help improve driver knowledge and understanding of road safety.
Nationwide storage scheme for vehicles idled by Covid-19 pandemic
Fleet operators struggling with storing large quantities of unused vehicles can now access secure storage from property firm Jahama Group.
Ionity rapid-charging network expands to Leeds
Ionity has opened a rapid-charging station at the new Leeds Skelton Lake Services; part of its expanding pan-European charging network.
Key features of Hyundai Prophecy EV concept revealed
Hyundai has provided further details on its Prophecy concept, which gives an insight into the brand’s future EVs.
Electric MGs to deliver food parcels across Haringey
MG Motor and DriveElectric have teamed up to supply a batch of electric vehicles to support Haringey Council’s Covid-19 response efforts.
Free Nissan roadside assistance to keep key workers mobile
All NHS and key workers currently driving a Nissan can now benefit from free roadside assistance.
European automaker shutdowns have cost 1.5 million vehicles
Factory shutdowns in Europe have already lost the production of nearly 1.5 million motor vehicles to date; up from 1.2 million units a week ago.
Škoda Virtual Showroom relocates to team experts’ driveways
Škoda has adapted its Virtual Showroom service to run from team members’ own driveways; ensuring customers researching their next car can still access information on the … Read More »
Free route optimisation tool from Trakm8 during crisis
Trakm8 is offering fleets free access of its Insight Optimisation platform to support operators during the crisis.
MG launches latest business contract hire offers
MG has released its Q2 offers, including for business contract hire, ensuring that customers are ready for when showrooms re-open following the lockdown.
Used car prices still stable, says Auto Trader
Underlying demand from car buyers is still robust, despite the closure of retailer forecourts across the country.
Cameron Clarke Leasing becomes official Select Car Leasing representative
Independent car and leasing firm Select Car Leasing has partnered with Cameron Clarke Leasing to help accelerate leasing take-up, in particular in the north west.
New boarding measures on London’s buses to help protect drivers
Transport for London (TfL) is starting a trial of middle-door only boarding in buses this week as part of increased measures to ensure that public transport … Read More »
Europcar Mobility Group keeps MOD paramedics on the move
Europcar Mobility Group UK has supplied 61 rental vehicles to MOD paramedics who have been drafted in to support South Central Ambulance Service’s emergency calls.
Enter Energy Saving Trust’s Transport survey for chance to win £50 M&S gift card
Fleet operators are being invited to take part in the Energy Saving Trust’s Transport survey in return for the chance to win a £50 M&S gift … Read More »
Indicata launches free data to help firms manage impact of Covid-19 on used cars
Indicata is providing a free information source to help remarketing professionals with used vehicle decisions during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Kia details UK specs for first plug-in hybrids
Kia has published full UK specification details for the plug-in hybrid versions of its XCeed and Ceed Sportswagon; the first plug-in hybrids in the Ceed range.
Department for Transport funds UK road crash victim support
The Department for Transport has announced funding for the National Road Victim Service (NRVS), which provides a vital support service for road crash victims and people … Read More »
DriveTech switches to online delivery for speed awareness courses
DriveTech is delivering online speed awareness classes, helping to ensure continued driver education and safety after the classroom programme was halted during the outbreak.
New project to break down barriers to electrification for global fleet operators
A new project is to launch next month in the UK to demonstrate how smart charging can incentivise large fleet operators to go electric.
Lower Thames Crossing consultation sees strong response despite pandemic
More than 6,000 people have taken part in a public consultation into plans for the new Lower Thames Crossing; billed as Britain’s biggest roads project for … Read More »
Camera Telematics expands with new worldwide reseller programme
Camera Telematics has introduced a new programme targeting the UK and worldwide resellers with its Street Angel onboard digital camera.
Grosvenor Group directors take 20% salary cut to show support to furloughed staff
The directors of the Grosvenor Group have taken a 20% salary cut to show their solidarity while staff are furloughed.
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