Tag : Industry News
RAC Foundation provides local authorities with advice on improving low-emission vehicle uptake
It concludes that local authorities have a range of planning, parking and traffic management powers that could be used to encourage the use of lower carbon … Read More »
Commercial vehicle and truck market accelerates in October with 10.7% growth
Mr Everitt, SMMT chief executive, said:'The commercial vehicle market remains buoyant with October registrations up by more than 10% and year to date up by nearly … Read More »
Volkswagen adds green accolade to portfolio at ACFO Awards
The Awards, now in their 28th year, are voted for on line exclusively by the ACFO membership – the largest UK body representing the interests of businesses … Read More »
Lex Autolease and Manheim Auctions break one-day sales record in Colchester
All the lanes at Europe’s only four lane auction centre were packed with an exciting mix of stock including; 600 fleet units, 200 Black Horse vehicles, … Read More »
Government need to abandon their planned fuel duty increases in 2012 and focus on the faltering UK economy – RMI Petrol
The Government is currently sitting on plans, revealed in the 2011 Budget, to increase fuel duty on January 1 and 1 August 2012. This will increase … Read More »
Inchcape Fleet Solutions formalises 120 vehicle fleet management agreement with the Disabilities Trust
Founded in 1979, The Trust is a national charity providing dedicated care and specialist housing for those with complex needs. Since that point, the charity has … Read More »
British Gas completes year-long trial of Continental winter tyres
Following the extreme weather conditions experienced in 2009, British Gas took the decision to fit 120 of its Volkswagen Caddy vans with winter tyres to ensure … Read More »
Anti drink-drive equipment could save lives as well as improve all-round safety – AlcoDigital
Launched in October at the 2011 Bus and Coach Show, and costing just £5 per week to install, run and maintain, Drivealyser can be fitted to … Read More »
Motorists must be extra vigilant once clocks wind back – TRACKER
As the nation prepares to turn back clocks, TRACKER is urging motorists to be extra security conscious. TRACKER’s figures show that stolen vehicle recoveries increase by … Read More »
Lysanda attracts £10m investment
Newly appointed executive chairman, Geoffrey Finlay (Inset), who invested alongside the syndicate and has a background and expertise in building software businesses internationally, said: ‘Lysanda is extremely innovative … Read More »
Enterprise grows airport business
Enterprise now operates 15 onsite fully-owned branches at UK airports, including a brand-new, state-of-the-art rental operation at Heathrow. This branch was earlier this year awarded BAA’s … Read More »
Hertz signs deal with BAA Heathrow to launch Hertz on Demand service
As part of the agreement, Hertz On Demand is supplying Heathrow with a dedicated fleet of low emission Ford Fiestas for use as employee pool cars. … Read More »
Hertz signs deal with BAA Heathrow to launch Hertz on Demand service
As part of the agreement, Hertz On Demand is supplying Heathrow with a dedicated fleet of low emission Ford Fiestas for use as employee pool cars. … Read More »
Mark Group chooses Ctrack to help manage 500-strong UK commercial fleet
The Ctrack solution will enable Mark Group to access useful business and operational intelligence in order to reduce fleet costs as well improve productivity and enhance … Read More »
Total product gives fleets "better control" in managing grey fleet
The product will ensure that fleets keep track and properly manage the most important difficulties faced when running a grey fleet, such as: keeping track of … Read More »
Volvo benefit from long lead times and delivery delays as fleet operators lose patience
In the past couple of months Volvo has been added to choice lists of a number of large fleets through a combination of availability and a … Read More »
BMW launches Real Time Trafiic Information (RTTI) to beat congestion
The system is available on all new BMW models and comes at no additional cost when customers order the BMW Professional navigation system and Bluetooth telephone … Read More »
Motorists running vehicles on defective tyres at four-year high, according to new report
In 2010, 10,475 motorists were successfully convicted – almost 1,000 more than the previous year. The figures highlight the scale of the problem of illegal tyres … Read More »
Vauxhall secure "Best Percentage Improvement" title at 2011 ALD Automotive / Shell FuelSave MPG Marathon
Driven by Top Gear Online editor Chris Mooney with help from navigator, Andrew Duerden, Vauxhall’s archivist and resident eco-driving expert, the V8-powered VXR8 registered 32.14mpg against a combined … Read More »
Northgate launches supersite in Grantham to help support local businesses
A £297,000 investment now sees the 1-acre site with 333 sq/m of workshop space ideally equipped to service the needs of the growing fleet size in … Read More »
TomTom launches International Traffic Foundation as part of ongoing pledge to tackle congestion
The move, one year on from TomTom’s commitment to reduce congestion for all in its Traffic Manifesto, will bring together key stakeholders from academia, industry and … Read More »
Ford takes to the road to showcase commercial fleet offering
The first TradePoint VIP Event took place at B&Q’s store in Bolton, Lancashire this month. The two-day road-show brought together around 30 equipment supply firms keen … Read More »
BVRLA to launch online safety recall system for fleets in 2012
Although the UK has a good record of handling vehicle safety recalls, fleet owners are facing rising costs in administering and managing the range of paper … Read More »
Fleet software to give decision-makers an edge in managing CO2 emissions and fuel usage
The new functionality has been developed specifically to help fleet managers who want to target reductions in carbon emissions in line with a corporate sustainability or … Read More »
Interactive Fleet Management drafted in to help manage ICM's 200-strong fleet
ICM, which contract hires its vehicles under a non-maintenance agreement, chose Kettering-based Interactive Fleet Management after it was impressed with its approach to providing multi-supply contract … Read More »
Bunzl Catering Supplies to deploy GreenRoad nationwide
With its traffic light LEDs on the dashboard, GreenRoad is providing Bunzl Catering Supplies’ drivers with real-time coaching on their abilities, manoeuvres and patterns while also … Read More »
Saltash an ‘outpost’ at the heart of Manheim Auctions’ national network
Thanks to Simulcast, Manheim’s online broadcast of live auctions, local dealers and fleet operators can have their vehicles presented to the widest possible national audience of … Read More »
Nationwide Motorglass cuts service agreement with All Fleet Services
All calls will be logged by All Fleet Services in detail and monitored to ensure that the driver’s requirement is handled either by AFS or the … Read More »
Renault calls upon TomTom to launch first in-built EV Sat Nav system
The Carminat TomTom Z.E LIVE receives information from the battery on its current state of charge, which is used to determine the available range of the … Read More »
Fleet Alliance "daredevils" jump for charity
The death-defying charity high dive was in aid of Maggie’s Cancer Care Centres and swells the amount the company has raised for the charity this year … Read More »
