Category : Today in Fleet
Land Rover reveals new Discovery Commercial
Land Rover has launched a commercial version of the new Discovery, which is available to order today ahead of deliveries in Q2 2018.
Industry disagrees whether tougher mobile phone penalties are working
Brake and the RAC have expressed differing opinions over whether a fall in the number of drivers receiving points for illegal mobile phone use is the … Read More »
Pricing announced for new Renault Scénic 1.3-litre petrol
Renault’s new 1.3-litre petrol Scénic and Grand Scénic will be priced from £22,005 OTR with order books to open 1 January.
BCA drives buyer experience with new appointment
Stuart Gibbons has assumed the newly created role of director of buyer services at BCA as the remarketing giant looks to develop new services and enhance … Read More »
Meridian adds first petrols to medium-term rental fleet
Medium-term rental specialist Meridian is offering petrol cars for the first time in line with a move to eventually provide a choice of petrol and diesel … Read More »
Honda scores highly in first contract hire survey
Honda Contract Hire team has achieved an overall satisfaction score of 8.7 out of 10.
European Parliament moves towards petrol and diesel phase-out
Manufacturers could soon face strict targets for electric and ultra-low emission vehicles as a share of their overall sales, as part of measures to phase out … Read More »
Denso acquires smartphone-as-a-key technology startup
Automotive parts and technology company, Denso, has acquired American company InfiniteKey, with a view to developing systems enabling smartphones to be used instead of vehicle keys.
EQUA Index extended to electric vehicles
Emissions Analytics has extended its EQUA Index programme to test electric vehicles.
Two-thirds of drivers think English drink-drive limit should be reduced
The majority of motorists don’t agree with the Government’s strategy to tackle drink driving through increased enforcement rather than a lower limit.
Michelin CrossClimate+ rebuts need for 4mm replacement
Fleets running Michelin’s CrossClimate+ tyres can benefit from safe handling all the way down to 2mm, negating the hassle and cost involved with early tyre changes, … Read More »
Arval and Informi partner on SME fleet advice
Arval is to provide expert guidance to SMEs on all aspects of fleet cars and vans under a new partnership with small business advice website, Informi.
Fleet values remain near record levels
Average values remain at near record levels in the fleet and lease sector, latest figures from BCA show.
Škoda Kodiaq gets blue light treatment
Škoda has added to its emergency services vehicle line-up with a fully converted Kodiaq rapid response vehicle as well as a Superb 280 covert police car … Read More »
Thatcham reveals top 10 safest cars
Thatcham Research has named its top 10 safest cars of the year, including fleet staples such as the Vauxhall Insignia and Volvo S90 / V90.
Dealer demand for diesels remains strong
Despite a continued downturn in new car registrations, the used car market is holding steady, with dealer demand for diesels also showing no signs of waning, … Read More »
Fuel price warning in run-up to Christmas
Petrol and diesel prices are likely to rise by as much as 3p a litre in advance of Christmas as a result of the shutdown of … Read More »
Volvo XC60 available for medium-term rental through Meridian
Volvo’s recently launched XC60 SUV is now available on medium-term leases from Meridian Vehicle Solutions.
Dash cams should be on Christmas list, says Association of British Insurers
Buying a dash cam for Christmas could help drivers save money and inconvenience when it comes to proving liability in insurance claims.
CD Auction Group appoints manager for Pool Fleet Management service
Vehicle remarketing specialist CD Auction Group has appointed Simon Cullen to the newly created role of Pool Fleet Management (PFM) manager.
Pricing revealed for new Mercedes-Benz CLS coupé
The third-generation CLS four-door coupé has gone on sale, priced from £57,510 in the UK.
Lexus’ new luxury LS 500h pricing and UK spec announced
Lexus has announced pricing and specification for the UK model range of the company’s flagship luxury saloon, the LS 500h.
Heathrow deploys 50th electric vehicle
Heathrow has implemented its 50th electric vehicle in line with its plans for all its cars and small vans to be electric or plug-in hybrid by … Read More »
New-style driving test should include motorways and more rural roads, says LRSC
More could be done to make sure the practical driving test is representative of modern-day driving, including incorporating motorways and more time on rural roads. So … Read More »
Slimming World adds 100th car to all-hybrid fleet
Slimming World has taken delivery of its 100th Lexus hybrid some three years after it decided to switch to an all-hybrid fleet.
Renault Scénic and Grand Scénic get cleaner petrol engine range
Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance and Daimler have together developed a new petrol engine, said to be cleaner, more efficient and offer more torque.
Campaign cuts Blackwall Tunnel closures by 15%
Work to prevent Blackwall Tunnel closures by Transport for London (TfL), social navigation app Waze and Eurotunnel has seen closures reduced by around 15%.
Volkswagen resolute on not offering Dieselgate compensation in Europe
Volkswagen Group UK managing director Paul Willis has said that it remains the Group position that “there is no basis for compensation” for customers within the … Read More »
New research models impact of diesel scrappage scheme
Switching drivers of 10-year-old diesels to petrols would reduce NOx but increase carbon monoxide (CO) emissions, latest research from Kwik Fit has found.
Prices announced for updated Volkswagen Golf SV
Featuring updated styling and a new 1.5-litre TSI petrol engine, Volkswagen’s facelifted Golf SV is now on sale, priced from £20,475.