Category : Today in Fleet
Ford’s SYNC 3 equipped vehicles get Waze navigation
Ford and Waze have teamed up to offer the traffic and navigation app to all Ford vehicles equipped with SYNC 3.
Tesla adds EV trip planning tool online
Tesla’s in-car trip planning tool is now available online, enabling drivers to gain detailed journey information including charging times en route without needing to be in … Read More »
Government highlights tax benefits for ultra-low emission vehicles
Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) guidance on the tax benefits of ultra-low emission vehicles is now available.
Volkswagen creates electric mobility division
The Volkswagen brand is to create an additional board of management division to oversee its electric mobility programme, launching on 1 February.
Three-year high in oil prices spells potential misery for motorists
Motorists are being warned of a likely increase in the price of fuel as US crude oil prices hit $70 a barrel for the first time … Read More »
Europcar Group appoints new chief financial officer
Europcar Group has appointed Luc Peligry, as chief financial officer, supporting ongoing growth of the company.
Hyundai Nexo fuel cell SUV to bring 500-mile range
Hyundai has revealed its Nexo fuel cell electric vehicle, which will provide a successor to the ix35 with increased power, range and performance when it goes on … Read More »
Euro NCAP reveals best-in-class cars of 2017
Euro NCAP has named its best performers for 2017, which saw Volkswagen take three of the six titles.
IMServ switches from vans to Kia Picantos for site visit agents
Energy data collection company IMServ is deploying a fleet of 51 Kia Picantos for its meter reading team, replacing the previous small vans used by the site … Read More »
PwC appoints new leader for transport and logistics business
Charles Johnson-Ferguson has been appointed by PwC to lead its 200 person strong transport and logistics advisory business.
Top-level staff changes at Volkswagen Group UK
Volkswagen Group UK has appointed Patrick McGillycuddy as head of sales operations, replacing Rod McLeod who becomes director of Skoda UK, both effective from 1 Feb.
Connected cars offer opportunity and reward, finds new study
Carmakers need to better demonstrate real-world benefits of connected cars with regards to safety, fuel economy and shorter journey times to engage customers and attract brand … Read More »
Source London poised to add 1,000 more charge points
BluepointLondon, which has operated the Source London network since September 2014, says it’s ready to add 1,000 additional charge points across the Capital as the number … Read More »
Majority support charges for Clean Air Zones
More than half of the British public would back the introduction of charges for Clean Air Zones.
Byton sets sights on Tesla with electric SUV
Chinese electric car manufacturer, Byton, has previewed the first of its line-up of luxury cars; a long-range, fully-electric SUV due to launch in Europe during 2020.
Prices revealed for Mitsubishi’s Discovery Sport seven-seater rival
Mitsubishi has revealed range details for its seven-seater Shogun Sport which goes on sale this spring, providing a rival to the Land Rover Discovery Sport.
Dealers to rethink fuel mix logic
Fuel mix will become a more important remarketing issue in 2018 as a downturn in diesel take-up prompts changes to traditional stock methods for dealers.
Peugeot 2008 now available with new range-topping trim
Peugeot extends 2008 offering with addition of new Allure Premium grade trim.
EV charging installer continues UK expansion
North East independent EV charging installer Elmtronics has opened its third office in the UK as it pushes ahead with growth plans.
Operation Snap campaign extended across Wales
A campaign encouraging members of the public to report traffic offences is now being run across Wales.
Passat SE Business gets raft of changes
Volkswagen is updating 2018 Passat models with extra equipment while new petrol engine options are now available for the Golf.
Computer company plans to transition 50-strong fleet to EV
Taylor Made Computer Solutions has started to switch their fleet of 50 vehicles to electric, starting with the delivery of six new BMW i3.
New MD at SsangYong
SsangYong Motor UK has appointed Nick Laird as managing director, with immediate effect.
Workers facing wide discrepancy in cost of city centre parking
UK drivers can pay as little as £3 for a nine-hour stay in a car park or as much as £42 depending on their work location.
Hyundai to develop Level 4 autonomous vehicles by 2021
Autonomous Hyundai models are to be tested in pilot smart cities across the globe from early next decade.
Prices and specs revealed for Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace
Volkswagen’s new Tiguan Allspace seven-seat SUV is now available to order, bringing increased space and practicality compared to the standard version.
New-look Honda Jazz pricing released
The 2018 Honda Jazz pricing and trim grades have been revealed following the unveil at last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show.
BMW to debut live safety data from Here
BMW is to offer real-time safety alerts from mid-2018 under a partnership with digital maps provider Here Technologies.
Petrol prices hit three-year high
Motorists are now paying the highest price for petrol since the end of 2014, following a series of pump rises.
Meridian appoints first remarketing manager
Medium-term rental specialist Meridian Vehicle Solutions is placing increased focus on its inhouse remarketing in line with its growth plans for the coming year.
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