Countdown to ULEZ begins
ULEZ - in operation 24 hours a day, seven days a week across the current Congestion Charge Zone - is aimed at helping to take the most polluting vehicles off London's streets.
Research throws up vulnerability in alarms
High end security manufacturers have failed where many before them have, and that is securing the software used to interface with their systems.
Keeping an eye on the fleet
Bespoke dashboards deliver critical information across all key operations in easy to understand numerical and graphic formats, while simultaneously highlighting action areas.
Fleet business could lead the EV revolution
Research highlights the potential for fleets to capitalise on EVs and the supporting infrastructural and regulatory and policy architecture being built around them.
FCA issues warning over PCP commissions
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been investigating claims that that personal contract purchase plans for new cars could be mis-sold and has warned it will crack down on the firms involved if they don’t clean up their acts. Concerns were raised last year that the widespread use of commission models, which allow the broker to set the customer’s interest rate [...]
Some downbeat news at Geneva but the future is electrifying
Trade tariffs and slowing market demand put the dampers slightly on the annual Geneva Motor Show, normally the glitziest and newsiest even on the European automotive calendar. Adding to a slightly disjointed feel this year was the absence of some big names. Ford, Opel, Volvo, Hyundai and Jaguar Land Rover were all non attendees as the major manufacturers continue to [...]
BVRLA calls for new tax policy
Warning that the advent of increasingly connected, electric and shared road transport presents challenges and opportunities for future Government motoring tax policy.
CBVC and Deritend renew agreement
Partnership goes back 17 years and amongst a series of fleet management initiatives that CBVC has implemented for the Deritend fleet has been the introduction of new fuel cards for fleet drivers.
Five tips for using sat nav and comms
Make sure you stay safe when using sat nav or bluetootch, IAM RoadSmart has five useful tips
Are 3-4 year leases on the way out?
Short-term subscription-based contracts allied to a trade-up pay-as-you-go facility could be the future, at least in the short to medium-term,
G3 to switch to a fully green fleet
The company believes that with the multiple business benefits and increased focus in the used car market it operates in, that it will lead from the front in the industry by making the commitment this year.
APD reports record year
Successful 2018 driven by high uptake in the broker sectors and with the emerging B2C leasing sector as it adapts to the changes in business driver use
Macan to become a full EV
Next generation will be the first all-electric compact SUV from Porsche and represents an expansion of the Porsche range in the field of electromobility.
New rating system measures pollution
AIR Index shows how clean a car’s tailpipe emissions are, allowing comparison with other vehicles based on scientifically robust, on-road vehicle testing according to the latest CWA 17379 methodology.
SME’s keen to switch to EVs
Two thirds of small business owners and decision makers expect their fleets to be fully EV within the next 20 years with 50% of them expecting this to happen in half that time
Have you checked your grey fleet vehicles and drivers?
Many companies are failing to recognise that they have a legal obligation to ensure that grey fleet vehicles are safe to use, fit for purpose and are lawfully on the road, and that the company is culpable in the event of accidents that occur in such vehicles.
EV perceptions outdated says fleet provider
Outdated views on range and infrastructure could hurt the future of EV technology and deter manufacturers from pushing on with new product and production targets.
Headwinds continue to blow in 2019
The used car market will be the focus for many of the dealers this year as consumers seek to spend a little less money and this will be in part facilitated by better used car finance propositions.
Fleet Alliance takes top award again
Leasing and fleet management specialist has won its fourth Experteye accolade in five years coming out top in the category which recognises service to fleet operators with up to 250 vehicles.
FleetEye honour for Arnold Clark
Contract hire and fleet management specialists topped the customer service category which recognises services to fleets with more than 250 vehicles.