Category : Today in Fleet
Harvey Stead assumes MD role at FMG
Accident management specialist FMG has appointed commercial director Harvey Stead as its new managing director with immediate effect.
Highways England awards inaugural fleet management deal to Fraikin
Fraikin has won a competitive tender to manage all 4x4s used by Highways England’s Traffic Officer Service.
BCA appoints international finance director
BCA has appointed David Banks as finance director of its international operations.
Brake publishes guide to managing young at-work drivers
Brake Professional members can now get a free report on ‘Managing young at-work drivers’.
New tool to drive development of smart cities
Organisations and local authorities planning for the development of smart cities and autonomous vehicle usage can now use a new tool to get access to data … Read More »
Paul Bradbury appointed MD at Dekra Automotive
Dekra Automotive, which offers a number of services in the fleet, retail, aftersales and support services sector, has appointed Paul Bradbury as its new managing director.
New campaign launched to make UK’s streets healthier and safer
UK cities are being offered support to make their urban environments healthier, safer and more welcoming under a new campaign that shows the links between transport … Read More »
Cox Automotive greens fleet with help of Fleet Alliance
Cox Automotive, owner of Manheim, has awarded Fleet Alliance the deal to manage its 620-plus company car fleet, including making the shift to lower-emission models.
Zenith removes models not tested for WLTP
Zenith has updated its quoting platform in a short-term move to take off all cars that are not yet WLTP-approved.
Buyers increasingly turning to dealerships to purchase cars
The internet is now the most common method for researching a car but buyers are resolutely turning to dealerships to actually make purchases, new research finds.
Midlands Expressway slammed for M6 Toll rises
Charges to use Birmingham’s M6 Toll road are to rise across the board from the end of July, prompting concerns that this will drive more HGVs through … Read More »
CLM to cut SMR costs 20% for AGA
Longstanding CLM customer AGA Rangemaster is set to see significant cost savings after returning to the fleet management specialist two years after it left for another … Read More »
Jeep and Alfa introduce five-year warranties
Selected Alfa models and the full Jeep range are to get a new five-year warranty in a move to further drive buyer confidence.
Rapid response Karoq joins Škoda blue light fleet
Škoda’s Karoq compact SUV has been given the blue light treatment to equip it as a rapid response vehicle for fire and rescue, ambulance and police … Read More »
Dekra acquires Gain Solutions
Dekra Automotive has acquired vehicle inspection and fleet management firm Gain Solutions for an undisclosed amount.
Hyundai Kona now available in diesel
Hyundai has launched the Kona 1.6 CRDi diesel alongside the existing petrol models and forthcoming electric variant as it reports continued demand for clean diesel engines.
Petrol Minis to get particulate filters
Mini is adding petrol particulate filters across its range, as part of upgrade measures for new models manufactured from July onwards.
Fleet Operations branches into mid-term leasing sector
Fleet Operations has launched a new ‘LightLease’ mid-term vehicle leasing solution in response to growing fleet demand.
Cambridge pushes ahead with charge point installation
Cambridge has appointed eVolt UK to deploy electric vehicle charging points across the city for its Ultra Low Emission Vehicle Taxi project.
V5 changes could lead to increased mileage fraud
Action by the DVLA to remove previous keeper information from V5 log books could bring increased fraud on used vehicles, according to Cap HPI.
Aston Barclay celebrates acquisition anniversary with new records
Aston Barclay has broken two of its sales records 12 months on from being acquired in an MBO by Rutland Partners.
ChargePoint to drive fleet EV solutions with Kisensum acquisition
ChargePoint has acquired US-based e-mobility software specialist Kisensum in a deal that it says will bring further EV solutions for fleet operators globally.
Average speed cameras more effective, saysdrivers
Eight out of 10 (79%) motorists believe average speed cameras are more effective at slowing vehicles and driving road safety than traditional cameras.
Drivy app updates to make car sharing even easier
The Drivy car sharing app has received a number of new updates as the service passes the milestone of two million active users globally.
Digital remarketing developments to come under VRA spotlight
Revolutionary developments in digital technology are to be spotlighted at the July meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association.
European car market shows signs of slowdown
European car registrations saw slight growth in May although volumes hit their highest level in over a decade.
Audi reveals facelifted A4 Saloon and Avant
The Audi A4 Saloon and Avant have been updated with sharper design features and enhanced equipment for the 2019 model year.
UK car manufacturing rises 1.3% in May
UK car production was up 1.3% in May but still remains down year on year.
FMG extends telematics contract with Trakm8
Incident management specialist FMG is to continue using telematics services from Trakm8 for a further three years for its driver behaviour solution.
Fleet research to help shape future road risk solutions
Fleet operators, both in the UK and globally, are being asked to take part in research that could help develop new road risk solutions while also … Read More »
