Category : Today in Fleet
Lightfoot Elite Drivers earn discounted Thrifty vehicle hire
Drivers securing Elite status with Lightfoot’s driver behaviour technology can now benefit from discounted vehicle hire in the first of a series of rewards.
UK true fleet market remains beleaguered
True fleet registrations in the UK continued to decline in February as the overall car market remained affected by a number of issues.
Elizabeth line fares to match TfL Tube prices
Passengers using the forthcoming Elizabeth line in Zones 1-6 will pay the same fares as existing TfL Tube services.
ACFO March webinar to spotlight GDPR issues for fleets
The forthcoming General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and its impact on fleets is to come under focus at a webinar being hosted by ACFO next week.
Fleet values remain at near-record levels
Average used car values rose across the board at BCA in February including a strong performance for fleet and lease stock, despite the freezing weather.
Drivers spent nearly £20m replacing licences in 2017
More than 930,000 drivers’ licences were lost in 2017, costing motorists around £19m in total to replace.
Embrace connected car data to reduce breakdowns, says AA
Fleets are being urged to make use of connected car data to help reduce the number of breakdowns.
EU new car market puts in best performance in a decade
New car demand in the EU continued to rise with February registrations reaching their highest level since 2008.
Fleets starting to specify ADAS devices as standard, says Arval
Key advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) devices that could enhance driver safety are starting to be specified by some fleets as standard.
Aston Barclay introduces new Westbury sales programme and second hall expansion
Aston Barclay Westbury has launched a new sales programme alongside modifications that will prepare the site for a future second auction hall.
Car insurance claims hit record high
Average motor insurance claims reached a record level in 2017, driven partly by increases in the cost of theft claims and vehicle repairs.
ODO upgrades fleet management functionality with new updates
The ODO fleet management platform is being updated with a number of new upgrades set to benefit users.
SMH Fleet Solutions drives customer service with new appointment
SMH Fleet Solutions has appointed Mark Elliott as head of inspection services, as it focuses on future growth plans.
Greg Taylor and Matt Bristow join BCA senior sales team
BCA has announced the appointments of Greg Taylor as commercial director – corporate, and Matt Bristow as commercial director – OEM.
Businesses and drivers back plans for Scotland’s Low Emission Zones
A Transport Scotland consultation has seen overwhelming support from businesses and the public over future implementation of Low Emission Zones.
Emissions and air pollution to be discussed at LowCVP Conference
LowCVP’s 2018 ‘Moving North’ Conference will focus on the challenge of cutting carbon emissions and air pollution, and seizing the business opportunities for automotive and fuel … Read More »
Public back plans to pedestrianise Oxford Street
Plans for a traffic-free zone on London’s Oxford Street have drawn support from nearly two-thirds (64%) of respondents to an online consultation.
Met deploys hydrogen FCEVs on fleet
The Metropolitan Police Service has deployed the first of a fleet of 11 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, marking its first zero-emission response vehicles.
Pre-orders start for Polestar’s debut plug-in hybrid
The Polestar 1 plug-in hybrid coupé is now available to pre-order in 18 countries including the United Kingdom.
Nexus recognised for innovation and technology
Nexus Vehicle Rental has been shortlisted for its fast growth and commitment to innovation, technology and customer service.
Licence Bureau appoints Martin Starkey as training and business development manager
Martin Starkey joins Licence Bureau as its first ever training and business development manager.
Value added to FORS member benefits with price freeze
FORS has confirmed there will be no increase, again, to its membership subscription or audit fees in 2018.
Audi makes breakthrough in e-gas production
Audi says it is convinced of the potential of e-gas, “e-benzin” (e-gasoline) and e-diesel fuels.
Epyx appoints Aditya Varadpande as managing director
Epyx has appointed Aditya Varadpande as the new managing director.
Yokohama targets fleets with new all-season tyre
Yokohama is introducing its first all-season passenger car tyre to the European market as it targets fleet operators looking for all-year-round mobility.
Audi opens deposits for electric e-tron SUV
Deposits are now being taken for Audi’s fully electric e-tron SUV ahead of its launch later this year.
TfL urged to step up action on driver engine idling
Private and commercial drivers in London could come under more pressure to stop engine idling in a move to help cut air pollution.
Number of penalty points issued by courts falls
Motorists are incurring less penalty points for driver offences, new research indicates.
Almost half of parking penalties overturned on appeal
New figures show the merits of challenging parking and bus lane fines, with almost half of drivers winning their appeals to local authorities.
Intelligent Telematics appoints field operations manager
Jamie Watson has joined Intelligent Telematics as field operations manager with a remit to oversee the engineering team responsible for fleet installations.
