Category : Today in Fleet
Alphabet’s Hannah Broad recognised as ‘BVRLA Hero’
Alphabet collections manager Hannah Broad has been named as a ‘BVRLA Hero’ for 2018.
Mercedes’ Uber-rivalling ride-hailing service goes live in London
Mercedes-Benz Vans and US technology start-up Via have launched their on-demand ridesharing ViaVan joint venture in London as part of its ongoing roll-out in Europe.
Newly appointed Europcar sales and marketing director to drive mobility solutions
Europcar UK has named Jose Blanco as its new sales & marketing director.
National Windscreens scoops Days Rental deal
Days Rental has awarded National Windscreens a sole supplier contract for its windscreen repair, replacement and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibration requirements.
VisionTrack appoints operations director
Gary Barnes has joined VisionTrack in the role of operations director.
Lightfoot appoints managing director for fleet division
Driver behaviour technology specialist Lightfoothas promoted operations director Rupert Lyon Taylor to the newly created role of managing director of its fleet division.
DfT mulls pavement parking ban
Motorists face fines of up to £70 for parking on pavements under a Department for Transport review.
Tiguan Allspace and T-Roc gain range-topping R-Line trim
Volkswagen’s T-Roc compact SUV and Tiguan Allspace seven-seat SUV are now available to order in range-topping R-Line trim, bringing a range of extra styling features and … Read More »
Mercedes-Benz appoints new used cars and remarketing director
Mercedes-Benz Cars UK has announced that Krishan Bodhani, currently head of smart and product management, is to move into the role of used cars and remarketing director … Read More »
Auto Windscreens to reduce ADAS recalibration rates
Auto Windscreens is reducing its national ADAS recalibration rates by 12% with immediate effect.
Bus lane penalty notices on the rise
City drivers are being hit by more than one million penalty charge notices (PCNs) a year for driving in bus lanes, which the RAC says could … Read More »
NHS Scotland awards contract to Daimler Fleet Management
NHS Scotland has awarded a place on its new car leasing framework agreement to Daimler Fleet Management (DFM) following a tender process.
Power of Data Survey – Have your say on the future of fleet
Fleet World and International Fleet World, in association with Shell Commercial Fleet, would like to invite you to take part in an exclusive reader survey that … Read More »
Fleet Evolution continues expansion
Tamworth-based Fleet Evolution has appointed Chelsea Oak to its engagement team as it looks to promote its business solutions.
Europcar UK names new fleet director
Bob Maclachlan, formerly head of fleet procurement at Europcar UK, has taken up the role of fleet director at the firm.
Facelifted Hyundai Tucson gets new engines and driver aids
Hyundai has facelifted the Tucson with an updated design and revised equipment and engines.
Mazda CX-3 updated for Euro 6d
Mazda has updated the CX-3 compact SUV with new technology and engine upgrades to bring emissions in line with the latest Euro 6d requirements.
Fleet feedback needed for low-emission car research
Company car operators and drivers are being asked to take part in a short online survey for the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP).
Volvo XC60 takes 2018 World Car of the Year title
The Volvo XC60 has fought off 33 competitors to take the 2018 World Car of the Year crown at the New York International Auto Show.
UK car production hit by domestic demand decline
UK car manufacturing output continued to fall in February with a double-digit decline in domestic demand.
Car hire sites ordered to show full costs upfront
Three car hire sites have committed to include all compulsory charges in their car hire quotes following enforcement action by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).
Thatcham Research appoints new chairman
Thatcham Research has appointed Allianz’s Graham Gibson as its new chairman.
BT fined record amount for unsafe streetworks
British Telecom has been fined a record amount for unsafe streetworks following a successful prosecution by Transport for London (TfL).
eCall system set to reduce road deaths
eCall will become mandatory in Europe in all new cars receiving type approval, from April 2018, offering faster response and resultantly fewer road deaths.
Honda names new national fleet sales manager
Honda has announced three new appointments to its corporate sales team, including the addition of Dave Bolwell as national fleet sales manager.
Easter getaway to start from today
The 2018 Easter getaway will last longer than previous years, with congestion increasing from today and return journeys creeping into Tuesday 3 April.
Appleby Westward drives fleet visibility with Teletrac Navman deal
Appleby Westward Group, the regional distribution centre for the Spar convenience store group, is to deploy Teletrac Navman’s tracking and fleet management solutions across its entire … Read More »
Ogilvie app streamlines end-of-contract process for fleets
Ogilvie Fleet customers now have access to a new smartphone app to help avoid unnecessary end-of-contract damage costs on company vehicles.
Consultation explores solutions to EV grid demands
Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has launched a consultation to explore possible solutions that could prevent grid overloads from mass take-up of electric vehicles without … Read More »
Aston Barclay Vendor App brings real-time auction management
Aston Barclay vendors can now control and manage their auctions in real time remotely from anywhere in the world through a new app.
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