Europcar returns to Central Edinburgh

Motorists can now pick up and drop off rental vehicles at Europcar’s new location in Edinburgh at St James Quarter.

Europcar said electric and hybrid vehicles are available to rent at the new location.

Ron Santiago, managing director (MD) at Europcar, said: “Opening in the prestigious St James Quarter is an exciting step for us in Edinburgh, making car rental a convenient option for residents and visitors alike.

“Our rental desk on the ground floor of this great multipurpose development, and car parking spaces in the car park directly under St James Quarter’s Galleria, means customers can hire and drive away immediately.

“Designed to both integrate into and enhance Edinburgh’s City Centre, St James Quarter is a lifestyle destination for the future, and we are excited to be part of the Quarter from the beginning.”

FleetCheck technician service accredited for Earned Recognition

FleetCheck’s new technician service has been accredited for the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) Earned Recognition scheme.

The company said its technician service is available as an option for the company’s core FleetCheck fleet management software and allows preventative maintenance inspections (PMIs) to be carried out using any Android or iOS device.

The information is collected automatically becoming part of each fleet’s monthly key performance indicator (KPI) submission to the DVSA in line with Earned Recognition’s requirements, said FleetCheck. 

FleetCheck also said a full audit trail of inspections for each vehicle is automatically created using the service and all PMI documents – including images and other additional information - that are held in the UK at ISO27001 certificated data centres.

Peter Golding, MD at FleetCheck, said: “We’ve been recognised by the DVSA for our core system for some time, but the addition of technician means that we can now offer a complete Earned Recognition PMI and fleet management solution.

“This creates a major advantage for users, providing a single process covering data collection, auditing and fleet management that meets the needs of the DVSA. Everything is in one place and easily accessible.”

Ctrack rebrands to Inseego

Ctrack has rebranded as Inseego as part of the business relaunch in the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

The company said the relaunch represents an important part of the ongoing strategy of parent company, Inseego Corp, to focus on target markets aligned with its 5G and enterprise initiatives.

This will include an expansion of the telematics offering with the introduction of fleet solutions that combine artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G to deliver business intelligence.

John Weldon, senior vice president (VP) and general manager at Intelligent Edge Solutions, said: “As we continue to focus on the global growth of our 5G business, the evolution of this business unit is core to our strategy, particularly for enterprise initiatives.

“It sets the stage for the introduction of innovative solutions, to be powered by our new 5G Intelligent Edge SaaS platform, which is slated to launch later this year.”

Inseegon said the forthcoming 5G Intelligent Edge software as a service (SaaS) offering will leverage 5G with video, AI, and Inseego’s telematics business to provide “actionable insights”.

Digital INNK increases network of suppliers

Digital INNK has expanded its network of suppliers by 800% to over 2,200 sites in the last 12 months.

The company’s ViSN platform connects drivers to service providers and allows them to locate and book the most appropriate supplier within pre-agreed parameters, the company said.

Angela Montacute, chief executive officer (CEO) at Digital INNK, said: “In just 12 months, we’ve developed a national network of franchised, independent and mobile service providers. We continue to build the platform to set a new standard for managing vehicle maintenance.

“The ViSN platform brings the latest technology to the fleet sector to connect fleet managers, drivers and suppliers seamlessly. The entire process creates efficiencies and cost savings while giving drivers the control they want.”

The supplier network now offers 90% coverage of the UK and will continue to be enhanced over the coming months.

ADT partners with CEPA (CEPA) Mobility

Applied Driving Techniques (ADT) has teamed up with CEPA Mobility (CEPA) to deliver technology-backed fleet risk management and training solutions.

ADT will work with CEPA to target fleets with the Applied Companion artificial intelligence (AI)-powered driver and behavioural safety app, while CEPA will act as an international partner for in-vehicle and local classroom training.

Richard Shaw, global sales director at ADT, said: “Applied Companion is a proven way of correcting driver behaviour issues with targeted safety messages, performance reports and Triggered Training, so there is a huge opportunity to promote the solution worldwide.

“Our partnership with CEPA will enable us extend the reach of the app, while tapping into their established training expertise to support our international customers.”

Fernando Cammarota, CEO of CEPA Mobility Care, said: This partnership brings together two likeminded road safety businesses, both committed to saving lives by developing driver awareness to be more attentive and avoid risks behind the wheel.

“Applied Companion brings a game-changing opportunity to our clients that is unlike any other fleet tool available, so it will help our clients to increase safety knowledge, improve driving skills and reduce avoidable road collisions.”

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