Category : Today in Fleet
New scheme provides 24/7 access to mobility
Cardiff-based financial services provider MotoNovo Finance has cut costs while eliminating parking issues by replacing its pool car with Enterprise Car Club.
UK true fleet market only exemption to EU-5 growth trend
The UK true fleet sector was singled out within the EU-5 for being the only market to see a downturn in 2017, according to latest figures … Read More »
Clean Air Zones must take action on cars, campaigners say
Deploying Clean Air Zones (CAZs) that don’t tackle car usage will only have a minimal impact on air pollution.
TomTom expands On-Street Parking Service
TomTom’s On-Street Parking service is now available in 100 cities across Europe, including 13 new locations in the UK.
Mercedes-Benz launches extended fleet test drives
Mercedes-Benz has introduced a new 48-hour test drive initiative across its model line-up.
Connells Group signs up Inchcape Fleet Solutions
Estate agency Connells Group has awarded Inchcape Fleet Solutions (IFS) a three-year contract for fleet management services.
Rural infrastructure holes to inhibit autonomous vehicle usage
The initial benefits of autonomous vehicles will be restricted to urban environments unless a common framework is developed across the UK.
Asda leads way on fuel price cuts
Asda has cut up to 2ppl off its national unleaded and diesel prices in a move expected to be followed by the other supermarket fuel retailers.
Government to explore graduated driver licensing
A Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) system that would restrict drivers on when they could drive for two years after they pass their tests could be introduced … Read More »
Used car market in rude health over January
Used car values and volumes started the year strongly following the usual seasonal downturns in December.
Supermarkets urged to do ‘right thing’ on fuel prices
Supermarket fuel retailers are being called on to slash 3p a litre off petrol and diesel after a sharp drop in the price of oil.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta gets new Sport trim
Alfa Romeo has added a new Sport trim level to the Giulietta, bringing styling and equipment upgrades.
Fleet event sheds light on EV benefits
The benefits of electric vehicles to fleets, including low whole-life costs (WLCs), have come under focus at an inaugural EV event held by CLM for its … Read More »
Telematics could offer 9% fuel savings to fleets
Results of research conducted over the course of 2017 show fuel savings can be attained by using accurate telematics rather than relying on imported fuel card … Read More »
Chevin app brings bespoke data collection for mobile workforces
Chevin has launched a new app designed to bridge the communication gap between a mobile workforce and the back office by supporting a wide variety of … Read More »
New role for Cap’s Derren Martin
Cap HPI has appointed current international senior car editor Derren Martin to the expanded role of head of current valuations.
Chargemaster Polar network to get 2,000 new charging points
Chargemaster is ramping up the expansion of its Polar electric vehicle charging network with the addition of 2,000 charge points this year.
ADLV and DVLA work on GDPR changes
The Association for Driving Licence Verification (ADLV) and the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) are working to support fleets with the implementation of the new … Read More »
Further disincentives for young workers to take to roads
Latest figures on rising insurance costs could spell further issues for fleets reliant on business drivers.
DVLA appoints interim chief executive
Julie Lennard is to take on the role of interim chief executive at the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) from 19 March as Oliver Morley … Read More »
Porsche doubles EV investment as PHEV sales boom
Porsche is to double its investment in electric vehicles to €6bn (£5.33bn) by 2022, with plug-ins already accounting for over half of European sales volume for … Read More »
600-plus London drivers caught using mobiles in week-long clampdown
A weeklong Metropolitan Police and Transport for London clampdown on dangerous drivers saw a total of 636 drivers caught using their mobile phone at the wheel.
Grey Fleet Toolkit can aid with shift to mobility
Implementing alternatives to grey fleet usage can help fleets make the move to business mobility solutions, slashing costs and CO2 and improving road safety.
DS Automobiles appoints inaugural UK managing director
DS Automobiles UK has appointed Alain Descat as its first managing director as the new DS 7 Crossback launches.
Facelifted Ford Ka+ ushers in new Active soft roader
Ford has revealed its facelifted Ka+ range, which debuts a new Ka+ Active softroader version as well as the Sync 3 infotainment system and the model’s … Read More »
New Europcar One platform to help drive mobility management
Europcar UK has launched a new platform that provides access to the group’s full range of mobility services and how they’re being utilised.
Fuel prices up for third month in row
Average petrol and diesel prices rose in January for the third month in a row following a 2% increase in the price of oil.
Wex Europe Services mulls further fuel card acquisitions
Wex Europe Services (WES), which owns and supplies the Esso Card, has said future fuel card acquisitions could be possible as it marks its three-year anniversary.
Trakm8 Prime expanded to include dash cams
SMEs using the Trakm8 Prime vehicle tracking solution can now add RoadHawk dash cams to their package to bring added security as well as the chance … Read More »
BP app enables drivers to pay for fuel from car
BP has launched a new app that offers smartphone payment as well as a number of extra features.
