Category : Today in Fleet
New car CO2 emissions in Europe rise for first time in decade
Average CO2 emissions from new cars in Europe increased by 0.3g/km in 2017; the first rise in 10 years.
TTC DriverProtect powers fleet safety focus with GreenRoad
Road safety specialist TTC is deploying GreenRoad technologies across its new DriverProtect suite of services to bring a fleet risk solution with a focus on behavioural change.
Appetite for used diesels at auction remains robust
Used car demand for diesels continues to soar, in sharp contrast to new car registrations.
James Dower joins Adesa Remarketing
James Dower, previously senior editor of Cap HPI’s Black Book in the UK, has joined Adesa Remarketing as head of business development.
Mileage tool brings significant savings for grey fleets
Fleets using Airmax Remote’s Grey Fleet Remote Mileage Manager are seeing a significant fall in inaccurate mileage claims, resulting in major savings according to the firm.
Fears for spring pothole plague in wake of freezing weather
Last week’s extreme cold snap could lead to a spring pothole plague across the UK, according to the RAC.
Volume carmakers “stalling” on standard-fit AEB
The UK’s highest-selling car brands have been accused of “stalling” on standard fitment of Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) as new research finds the technology is still … Read More »
Richard Hill appointed managing director of DriverMetrics
Fleet risk management specialist DriverMetrics has appointed Richard Hill as managing director.
Facelifted Nissan Juke gets new tech
Nissan has refreshed its Juke compact crossover with new styling, personalisation and technology.
ICFM conference to spotlight emissions dilemma
The ICFM is expecting to see record attendance for its 2018 conference, which will put the focus on future fleet fuels and the emissions dilemma.
February brings respite from ongoing fuel price rises
Petrol and diesel prices fell 2p a litre in February following three consecutive months of fuel price increases.
Vauxhall Grandland X now available with adaptive traction control
Vauxhall has introduced its fully electronic IntelliGrip traction control system on the Grandland X SUV, bringing enhanced grip and stability.
VRA to put forward best-practice guidelines on ASA ruling
Best practice guidelines on how to handle the recent Advertising Standards Authority ruling on previous business use cars are to come under focus at the next … Read More »
Shropshire Council puts benefits of Enterprise Car Club to test
Shropshire Council is trialling an Enterprise Car Club scheme to assess the cost and CO2-saving benefits.
Kwik Fit Fleet picks up two honours at Alphabet Supplier Awards
Alphabet has named the winners of its 2018 Supplier Awards, with Kwik Fit Fleet having secured a double award win.
Aston Barclay to invest £1m in Chelmsford
Aston Barclay has announced plans to invest £1m into its Chelmsford auction site this year, increasing capacity and introducing a twin turntable inspection bay.
Quarter of employees put of meetings to avoid expense pay-out
One in four employed adults have postponed or cancelled a meeting to avoid the personal expense pay out.
AI-based technology helps eliminate range anxiety for EV fleet
Essex-based health and care organisation Provide is deploying an artificial intelligence-based journey prediction solution across its expanding Nissan Leaf EV fleet to eliminate range anxiety and … Read More »
Diesel cars hit by cold weather fuel ‘waxing’ problem
Diesel vehicles of varying makes and ages have been struck by issues with clogged fuel filters during Britain’s freezing cold weather.
Drivers fall foul of tougher approach to drug-driving
Almost 25,000 motorists in England and Wales have been caught for drug-driving in the three years since new legislation was introduced.
Shift to mobility powering medium-term rental market, says Meridian
Medium-term rental is seeing growing interest among businesses making the transition from fleet to mobility management, says Meridian Vehicle Solutions.
London boroughs get EV funding
Camden, Hammersmith & Fulham and Hackney are to get £766k of funding to help drive EV take-up and tackle air pollution.
Dyson seeks additional 300 automotive workforce for EV project
Dyson is looking to employ a further 300 people in “automotive” positions, as it works towards developing its first electric vehicle.
Learner drivers allowed on motorways from June
Learner drivers will be able to take driving lessons on motorways in England, Scotland and Wales from Monday 4 June in a move that could save … Read More »
Fleets should help cultivate ‘civility code’ of conduct for motorists
Venson Automotive Solutions is calling on businesses to instil greater responsible road use amongst fleet drivers as it highlights the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) benefits.
Chargemaster predicts half a million EVs on UK roads by 2020
Chargemaster forecasts half a million EVs will be on UK roads and more than one million public charging sessions per year on its Polar network by … Read More »
Highways England pulls plug on motorway fuel price signs trial
Highways England will not roll out its motorway fuel price signage trial further after concluding that it has not delivered sufficient impact or cost benefit.
Škoda’s Vision X concept displays CNG hybrid-electric drive
Škoda is to unveil a new concept at Geneva combining natural gas, petrol and electric drive as it pushes ahead with plans to launch hybrid and … Read More »
Lexia Solutions renews tyre deal with ATS
ATS Euromaster‘s national tyre service deal with Lexia Solutions Group has been renewed across its fleet of 350 cars and LCVs.
