Category : Today in Fleet
Sheffield suspends Uber’s licence
Uber has had its licence to operate in Sheffield suspended following an “administrative error”.
Fleet slashes insurance premiums by 20% with 3G cameras
Downwell Group has reduced its annual insurance premiums by 20% and cut the number of accidents on its mixed fleet thanks to connected vehicle cameras.
EU-LIVE takes on the Twizy with new EV mobility solution
The European EU-LIVE consortium has revealed a new electrified mobility solution for the L5e category – a segment in-between two and four wheels with speeds of … Read More »
ALD to use Microsoft platform for smart mobility solutions
ALD is to develop solutions to provide packaged smart mobility services with the help of Microsoft.
First hybrids join ITV fleet
ITV has deployed four specially converted Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVs, marking the first hybrid vehicles on its fleet, as it looks to go more eco-friendly.
ScottishPower advances fuel efficiency with driver behaviour tech
ScottishPower has seen significant improvements in fuel efficiency and idling after deploying driver behaviour technology from Trakm8.
Jaguar I-Pace readies for 2018 reveal
Jaguar‘s electric SUV is on track for its global reveal at Geneva next March, with pricing and specifications due to be announced at the show.
Vauxhall Insignia GSi now available to order
Vauxhall’s range-topping Insignia GSi is available to order now, with prices starting from £33,375 OTR.
Skoda Kodiaq gains Sportline trim
Skoda has added a new Sportline trim to its Kodiaq seven-seat SUV, bringing a range of styling add-ons.
FordPass app adds Hertz 24/7 hourly van hire
Users of the FordPass mobility app can now access a new UK-wide hourly van hire feature, available 24/7 through Hertz and intended to facilitate the transportation … Read More »
New Hyundai i30 Fastback to compete with Mazda on pricing
Hyundai’s i30 Fastback will go on sale on 18 January, priced from £20,305 and providing a rival to the similarly priced Mazda3 Fastback.
Social media amongst biggest driving threats, finds IAM RoadSmart
UK driver’s biggest fears revealed by latest IAM RoadSmart‘s Safety Culture Survey.
CLM secures 20-year run of Investors in People accreditation
CLM Fleet Management has achieved accreditation for the international Investors in People standard for the 20th consecutive year.
SMEs targeted with design-led EV charge points
Small businesses looking for more exclusive electric vehicle charging points can now access a new solution from European manufacturer Andersen.
Rail fares to get biggest hike in five years
Train fares are to increase by 3.4% on average from 2 January, representing the biggest increase since 2013.
Fuel prices hit three-year high
Average petrol and diesel prices hit their most expensive levels in three years last month following more than a 2p per litre rise.
International Vehicle Solutions partners with Trim Perfect
Newly launched UK remarketing business International Vehicle Solutions (IVS) has signed a partnership with Northamptonshire-based smart repair specialist Trim Perfect.
Change of tack needed on young driver safety, finds new research
The UK should get away from thinking about ‘problem’ young drivers and adopt a broader, more comprehensive approach to improve young driver safety.
Highways England to lift roadworks for Christmas
Highways England is to complete or lift current road works ahead of the festive period.
New-style driving test comes into effect today
The recently revised driving test will “big safety benefits and save lives”, says IAM RoadSmart, by including more real life situations and introducing new drivers to … Read More »
Cap HPI debuts new forecast and SMR tools
Cap HPI has launched a new set of tools for the fleet and leasing sector, including a new solution to help forecast values more accurately.
Reduction in drivers caught using mobile phones after tougher penalties introduced
11% fewer drivers were caught while using a mobile phone, after new tougher penalties were introduced according to an FOI request by the RAC to police … Read More »
New Kent motorway junction gets go-ahead
The Government has given the go-ahead for a new M20 junction by Ashford in Kent, with construction due to begin early next year.
Mike Wise takes director role at vGroup International
Industry stalwart Mike Wise has assumed a board-level role at vGroup International as the company embarks on latest expansion plans.
Renault prepares 1,000 connected-Méganes for fleet customers
Renault has produced 1,000 vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2X) enabled, connected, Mégane cars ready for fleet customers.
Jeep confirms plug-in hybrid power for new Wrangler
Jeep‘s new Wrangler will include plug-in hybrid power, the American company has confirmed.
Toyota plant to produce electricity and hydrogen from renewables
Toyota is to build a power plant capable of producing water, electricity and hydrogen using bio-waste as a fuel.
Vauxhall Grandland X gets top-of-the-range trim
Vauxhall has introduced a new top-of-the-range variant and diesel engine for its Grandland X SUV.
Clancy Group named latest DfBB Business Champion
Clancy Group, parent company of contractor Clancy Docwra, has become the latest Business Champion for the Driving for Better Business Campaign in recognition of its work … Read More »
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