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New Kia Soul EV brings extra power and range
Kia has unveiled its second-generation Soul EV, which launches in 2019 and will bring increased power and range.
2018 Fleet Heroes Awards winners revealed
Fleets including local authorities, public sector organisations and distribution firms have secured recognition for their work in advancing ultra low emission vehicle take-up at this year’s … Read More »
Still life for company cars, says fleet expert
Company cars still have a vital role to play for businesses, despite rising costs, but it has never been more important for fleet managers to understand … Read More »
Nine in 10 fleets plan to go electric in next decade
The majority of fleets are looking to go electric in the next 10 years, driven by rising government pressure as well as advances in technology.
Thatcham names new chief executive
Thatcham Research has appointed Jonathan Hewett as chief executive, succeeding Peter Shaw who stepped down earlier this year.
Nottingham air quality plan gets government green light
Nottingham is to progress schemes to clean up air pollution in the city without charging vehicles after securing approval from the Government.
First Drive: Suzuki Jimny
Don’t be fooled by the cute styling, Suzuki’s tough Jimny means business. By Alex Grant.
Andrew Cope joins Fleetondemand as executive chairman
Fleet and mobility technology firm Fleetondemand has appointed well-known industry figure Andrew Cope as its executive chairman.
SUV-inspired Ford Focus Active to launch in January
Ford is to launch Active variants of its fourth-generation five-door and estate Focus from January as it targets SUV and crossover customers.
Increased yellow box junction enforcement could see PCNs skyrocket
Drivers who come to a halt on ‘yellow box’ junctions could face much tougher enforcement if councils get the go-ahead on new powers.
Police to analyse dashcam footage in road rage crackdown
A new police unit is to be set up to analyse driver dashcam footage as part of government plans to combat road rage and improve road … Read More »
New awards to recognise excellence in fleet management
Fleet managers delivering safer, greener and more cost-effective fleets are invited to enter the inaugural Great British Fleet Awards, which will recognise their achievements at a … Read More »
Saving time, saving money: The benefits of driver training
Driver training can save fleets a huge amount of money from very little effort, finds Jonathan Musk, who embarks on IAM RoadSmart’s Eco Driving Course.
BT adds electric vehicles to company car scheme
BT has deployed pure electric vehicles on its company car scheme with support from its Fleet Solutions business.
British Gas launches EV tariff ahead of fleet charging service
British Gas has launched its first electric vehicle residential tariff, which will be followed up by EV charging services for business customers.
Road Test: Jeep Cherokee
Can Jeep’s best-known nameplate further the brand’s recent growth in fleet? Alex Grant finds out.
More range and less CO2 for new 3 Series plug-in hybrid
BMW’s forthcoming 2019 3 Series 330e Saloon will offer extra range and performance but with lower CO2 emissions when it goes on sale next summer.
First Drive: Skoda Fabia
In a growing Skoda line-up, does the familiar Fabia still impress? Alex Grant finds out.
ALD grows global fleet 9.8%
ALD Automotive’s global fleet of managed vehicles was up 9.8% at the end of September, said to be the result of sustained investments in technology.
Net profits down at LeasePlan due to Turkish currency woes
LeasePlan has announced Q3 2018 results, which saw net profits fall as a result of the crash in the Turkish Lira.
Sheffield plans for charging clean air zone
Sheffield City Council has revealed plans that could see a ‘Class C’ charging clean air zone introduced in 2020 for non-compliant buses, taxis, lorries and vans … Read More »
New Mercedes A-Class diesels escape BiK diesel surcharge
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is now available with two RDE2-compliant diesels, bringing reduced company car tax bills for drivers.
Stewart Lightbody to join ACFO board as Phil Redman retires
Stewart Lightbody, head of fleet services at Anglian Water, is to be co-opted to the board of ACFO following the decision of Phil Redman to retire … Read More »
Smart EV charger brings multiple benefits for fleet drivers
Dubbed “the UK’s smartest charger”, a new home charging solution is to launch early next year to bring multiple benefits for EV drivers.
Order books open for Mercedes-Benz E-Class PHEV
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class diesel plug-in-hybrid is now available to order, with prices starting at £47,700 for the Saloon and £49,700 for the Estate.
Autumn issue of Renault Business’s digital magazine
The autumn 2018 issue of Renault’s digital business magazine, aimed at fleets wishing to learn more about the brand’s cars and vans, is now live.
Forecourt shake-up could stop drive-off thefts
Forecourts should introduce upfront fuel payments to avoid drive-off thefts, according to a senior police chief.
Citroën C5 Aircross CO2, pricing and specs revealed
Order books for Citroën’s C5 Aircross flagship SUV are to open next month with prices starting from £23,225 while CO2 starts from 106g/km.
Dashcams and GDPR: What fleets need to know
Brian Craig, legal director and Rika Papadopoulou, legal assistant at UK law firm TLT, look at the data protection obligations for fleets using dashcams.