Category : Today in Fleet
Jaguar XF Sportbrakes to provide VIP Heathrow travel
Portfolio Cars, which runs a fleet of executive Jaguars worldwide for VIP travel, has deployed 30 Jaguar XF Sportbrake models for its partnership with Heathrow Airport.
DS 7 Crossback SUV range, pricing and specification announced
Following the launch edition ‘La Première’ DS 7 Crossback made available earlier this year, the French luxury car brand has announced a choice of trim, petrol … Read More »
2019 ULEZ introduction unlikely to affect most fleets
The introduction of the London Ultra Low Emission Zone 17 months ahead of schedule is likely to have a limited impact on fleets, in particular car … Read More »
UK car registrations fall admidst increases in Western Europe
Car registrations grew by 4.6% in October in Western Europe year-on-year, according to the latest figures from LMC Automotive, although the average was reduced by a … Read More »
Epyx in dialogue with telematics providers over connected car data
Epyx has entered conversation with a number of telematics providers in a move to get “maximum fleet value” from connected car data.
Staff using mobile phones feared by two-thirds of businesses
68% of UK businesses worry employees use mobile phones while driving for work, according to research by TomTom Telematics.
Today in Fleet – Monday 6 November
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Fuel duty reduction would benefit economy, says PRA
The Chancellor is being urged to reduce fuel duty by 5 pence per litre (ppl) in the Autumn Budget by the Petrol Retailers Association (PRA).
Fleet accident repair and insurance claims firm expands
Activate Group Limited (AGL) is further expanding its work in the insurance claims, fleet management and vehicle repair sector with the purchase of a shareholding in … Read More »
Eon confirms pan-European EV charging, with solutions for fleets
Utility company, Eon, has launched a Europe-wide electric mobility initiative, including ultra-fast workplace charging points and a network enabling EV drivers to get from the UK … Read More »
Inchcape Fleet Solutions awarded Institute of Customer Service recognition
Inchcape Fleet Solutions says it’s become the only fleet management provider in the UK to earn the ServiceMark standard from the Institute of Customer Service after … Read More »
Unmarked HGV cab catches distracted drivers on film
Footage of a lorry driver with his foot on the dashboard and checking his phone has been revealed by Highways England as part of an ongoing … Read More »
Dashcam footage highlights rural road dangers for fleet drivers
Fleets are being urged to educate their drivers on the dangers they face when travelling on rural roads as new footage highlights some of the danagers.
James Hopkins named managing director of BCA Fleet Solutions
BCA has appointed James Hopkins as managing director of BCA Fleet Solutions, effective 27 November.
Petrol price rise looms following October’s fall
The cost of petrol fell in October after three consecutive months of increases but price rises look imminent, according to the RAC.
McLaren Automotive joins Driving for Better Business campaign
McLaren Automotive has become a Driving for Better Business (DfBB) Business Champion in recognition of its work to drive its own fleet safety.
Inchcape Fleet Solutions awarded place on Procurement for Housing Framework
Inchcape Fleet Solutions (IFS) has secured preferred supplier status on the Procurement for Housing Limited (PfH) Framework, for the provision of Vehicle Lease, Contract Hire, Fleet … Read More »
ICFM Corporate Investor Programme gains first telematics specialist
Telematics giant Geotab has signed up to ICFM’s Corporate Investor Programme as it looks to share its experiences on telematics technology with fleet managers.
New board appointment at FMG
Incident management specialist FMG has appointed Domenico Mariconda as sales and marketing director.
SMMT predicts falls in car registrations for 2017 and 2018
Car registrations are expected to fall from 2016’s record level as VED changes and continued Brexit uncertainty take their toll.
New online course to prepare fleets for distracted driving challenges
A new course that looks to train fleet drivers to help avoid threats from distracted motorists on the road has launched from eDriving Fleet.
Spectrum replaces fleet with Peugeot Travellers
Spectrum has replaced its mixed fleet with 25 Peugeot Travellers to provide transport for those cared for by Spectrum.
Increased sentencing for dangerous drivers will prove ‘worthwhile deterrent’
Ministry of Justice changes that mean dangerous drivers who kill while using their mobile phones or speeding could now get life sentences are likely to prove … Read More »
PSA and BNP Paribas close acquisition of Opel-Vauxhall financial ops
Opel and Vauxhall’s financial operations have now been hived off into a new automotive finance company, jointly owned by PSA and the French bank BNP Paribas.
Carbon dioxide concentrations hit highest level in 800,000 years
Rapid cuts in CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions are essential to stop the planet heading for dangerous temperature increases by the end of this century.
UK’s major roads more congested than ever, say motorists
Traffic jams on major roads in the UK have increased over the last year, according to a survey of motorists.
ACFO to assess impact of Budget in forthcoming webinar
ACFO is to run a post-Budget webinar to provide members with an insight into the fleet impact of all announcements.
New-look bikes join London cycle hire scheme
TfL has updated its cycle hire scheme with new-generation bikes as it also expands the scheme in Brixton.
Harrods rings changes for staff with new salary sacrifice scheme
Harrods has implemented a salary sacrifice scheme from Tusker as part of an overhaul of staff benefits.
Best practice approach drives Arval incident ratio to record low
Arval is highlighting the benefits to fleets of a sustained driver safety programme as the incident ratio for its in-house company car fleet reaches a record … Read More »
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