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UK True Fleet slumps while AFVs climb
In October, the British True Fleet market remained in a slump for the seventh consecutive month, while in contrast alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) increasingly buck the … Read More »
Arval to run Black Friday deals on long-term rental for SMEs
Arval’s SME Solutions division is to once again run exclusive offers on its long-term rental solutions for Black Friday.
Used EV and hybrids double at auction halls in past year
The number of used hybrid and electric vehicles going through auction halls has doubled in just over a year, according to the first Aston Barclay Used … Read More »
New Lightfoot service to recognise and reward better driving
Lightfoot is adding a new, optional ‘Driver Perks’ service for its driver behaviour technology to provide additional incentives to reward better drivers.
KeyFleet awards fleet contract to FMG
FMG is to supply incident management services for KeyFleet clients under a new three-year deal intended to drive down the total cost of incidents and enhance … Read More »
Technology driving shift to fleet mobility
Fleets are increasingly turning to software to manage overall employee mobility as well as company vehicles in line with a growing industry shift to holistic mobility … Read More »
Nottingham City Council to deploy more than 200 charging points
Around 230 charging points are to go live in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Derby as Nottingham City Council drives its Go Ultra Low City status.
Jo Ewen to drive new business activities at Alphabet
Alphabet has appointed Jo Ewen to lead new business activities for corporate, SME direct and public sector under the newly created role of general manager for … Read More »
City Auction Group to use newly launched IVS for remarketing
US vehicle remarketing firm Cars Recon has closed the first major deal for its newly launched UK company, International Vehicle Solutions (IVS).
TTC wellbeing days for businesses to drive road risk message
TTC has launched a new initiative, intended to highlight road safety issues for fleet drivers.
A fifth of trauma admissions down to road collisions
Road collisions responsible for a fifth of trauma admissions to hospitals, according to new research revealed by Brake as it calls for more action on speeding.
DVSA tests MOT reminder service
The DVSA is running a new service to remind drivers by text message and email when their MOT is due as it reveals that around 28% … Read More »
Putting up duty will not stop diesel motorists driving any less, says RAC
A diesel duty hike in the Budget would not encourage the majority of drivers to use their existing diesel vehicle any less.
Motorists back ‘fag packet approach’ to road signs
A campaign calling for UK speed limit signs to be accompanied by images of car crashes to deter drivers from speeding has launched with strong backing … Read More »
Free guide for drivers on what to do at the scene of an accident
Aviva and St John Ambulance have compiled a simple step-by-step guide to what to do at the scene of an accident, as the UK’s Road Safety … Read More »
Pendragon rebrands car salary sacrifice scheme
Pendragon Vehicle Management (PVM) has rebranded its new car benefit scheme as Let’s Drive as it looks to highlight the savings the scheme can achieve for … Read More »
Government to miss air quality targets by over a decade
EU targets on air pollution in the UK will not be met until 2021 earliest – more than a decade after the original deadline for compliance … Read More »
Autonomous vehicle trials take to UK roads
Public road trials of connected and autonomous vehicles from Jaguar Land Rover and Ford have started in the UK.
Council to introduce diesel surcharge for parking
Islington Council is introducing a borough-wide surcharge for diesel vehicles using short stay parking as it encourages other councils to follow suit.
SGFleet extends Fleet Assist contract to 2021
SGFleet has awarded a contract extension until 2021 to Fleet Assist for car and van SMR work.
ALD explores possibility of global digital parking app
ALD is piloting a new digital parking app that could become part of its ‘My ALD’ global fleet app if trials in Austria prove successful.
Investment in smart ticketing as Transport for the North gets go ahead
The Department for Transport has confirmed that the Transport for the North will get pioneering legal powers as it becomes the first sub-regional transport body in … Read More »
Date set for next hearing in UK legal action against VW
The next hearing in the UK legal action against the Volkswagen Group for its use of so-called ‘defeat devices’ will take place on Monday 27 November, … Read More »
Volvo adds T4 petrol engine to S90 and V90
Volvo’s S90 saloon and V90 estate are now available with a new T4 petrol engine intended to appeal to business drivers.
Landscape construction and maintenance firm streamlines tyre management
Grounds maintenance and landscape construction company idverde has deployed a joint Michelin and BFGoodrich policy across its entire UK fleet to streamline tyre management.
SEAT ‘guardian angel’ concept can reduce risks and accidents
A new SEAT concept car featuring risk-reducing technology including a built-in breathalyser has gone on display at the Smart City Expo event in Barcelona.
Majority of fleet drivers not getting formal road risk training
Fleet drivers are missing out on formal training despite the opportunities for business to enhance their road risk management and cut costs.
Zenith appoints group business development and strategy director
Zenith has appointed Martin Jenkins as group business development and strategy director with effect from 1 January 2018.
Prestige Fleet Servicing system updates to speed SMR process
Prestige Fleet Servicing has upgraded its Unity operating system with a number of new features that will speed up servicing, maintenance and repair (SMR) work for … Read More »
EV charge points prove popular at Warner Leisure Hotels
Electric vehicle charge points at Warner Leisure Hotels are proving to be a welcome addition to the hotel chain’s services, the company said.
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