Category : Today in Fleet
Jaama celebrates 14th year in business
Fleet software specialist Jaama says business is booming as it moves into its 14th year.
Germany’s second diesel ban likely to have ‘domino effect’
Germany is to get its second diesel ban by 2019 after a judge in a regional court rules that it must go ahead.
BMW launches wireless EV charging
BMW is introducing wireless, inductive charging for the 530e iPerformance model from next month.
Leomont Wouda to drive international business at Traxall
Traxall International, a major independent provider of outsourced fleet management services, has appointed Leomont Wouda as its international business development director.
Diesel still the right option for longer distances, says Lex
A growing number of fleets are embracing electric vans for low-mileage operations but diesel still has a pre-eminent role when it comes to longer distances.
£30m funding pot to advance driverless car sector
Autonomous vehicle development and research firms can now bid for a share of £30m government funding intended to drive the testing of connected and autonomous vehicles.
Fleetworx achieves ISO 27001
Car fleet supply chain management specialist Fleetworx has achieved certification to the internationally recognised ISO 27001 standard.
PostNL becomes first fleet in Europe to deploy Master Z.E.
PostNL, a mail, parcel and e-commerce corporation in the Netherlands, has deployed the first two Renault Master Z.E. models built in Europe as it looks to … Read More »
Fleet drivers spending too long behind the wheel
UK company car and van drivers are risking accidents due to driving for too long without a break.
Pod Pod awarded charger agreement for JLR
Jaguar Land Rover has chosen Pod Point as a preferred supplier as it ramps up its focus on electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Dedicated panel brings expert advice on key fleet issues
Interactive Fleet Management has further enhanced its fleet management services with the launch of a new ‘expert panel’ to help operators – including those who are … Read More »
ODO continues drive to revolutionise SME fleet management
Drive Software Solutions is continuing to advance its ODO fleet management platform for SMEs, following its launch in January.
Diesel health costs 20 times higher than BEVs
New research has set out the cost of the damage to our health from cars and vans – with diesels coming out around 20 times higher … Read More »
DriveTech cuts licence check admin with new e-Check service
DriveTech has introduced a new e-Check service that streamlines the licence checking process.
WLTP uncertainty mitigated by medium-term rental
Fleets are using medium-term rental as a means to manage current uncertainty over WLTP and company car taxation.
Unipres fleet shows continued benefits of salary sacrifice
Sunderland-based car parts manufacturer Unipres has reported continued popularity for its salary sacrifice scheme as it works to drive carbon emissions reductions.
Expanded fleet deal proves winner with drivers
Family furniture business Hammonds has appointed Activa Contracts for a sole-supply, fully outsourced company car deal in response to driver calls for a wider vehicle choice.
JLR to drive public sector fleet sales with Leaselink
Jaguar Land Rover has deployed Ebbon-Dacs’ Leaselink and moDel solutions as it looks to drive direct sales to public sector fleet customers.
Apple opens CarPlay to Google Maps and Waze
Apple CarPlay will be able to stream third-party navigation apps, such as Google Maps or Waze, when the company rolls out its next operating system update … Read More »
New online training module to tackle ‘bridge strikes’
A new driver training module is now available from E-Training World to help vehicle operators reduce bridge strikes.
Seven-seater Lexus SUV debuts in UK
Lexus has entered the UK’s seven-seat SUV market for the first time with the launch of its RX ‘L’ model.
Petrol prices hit by biggest rise in 18 years
May brought the worst increase in price of petrol in at least 18 years, with 6p a litre being added at the pumps in May.
Fiat Professional offers discounts to Checkatrade members
Members of the Checkatrade scheme can now get discounts off the Fiat Professional range under a new partnership.
Fleetondemand enhances mobility platform
Fleetondemand has augmented its Drive for Mobility (D4M) platform to enhance its services for fleets.
GMB fights for rights of Amazon delivery drivers
GMB is taking legal action against three Amazon delivery firms as it contends that delivery drivers were made to work excessive hours and even drive unsafely … Read More »
Public charging not important, finds Delta-ee
Public charging may not be as important as is commonly believed, with it accounting for a predicted 8% of all charging over the next 3-10 years, … Read More »
TMC partners with The Driving Doctor
Mileage and expenses management specialist TMC and The Driving Doctor driver behaviour solution have signed a partnership deal.
Drivy car sharing services expands across UK
Car sharing platform Drivy has appointed its first head of UK and gone nationwide following a successful launch in London.
Barbican kitted out with EV charge points
The City of London Corporation is driving its plans for a Low Emission Neighbourhood (LEN) with the installation of new charging points in the Barbican.
Learner drivers take to motorways
Learner drivers are now allowed to take lessons from fully qualified driving instructors on motorways following a change in the law effective from today (4 June).
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