News - Page 954

An air conditioning specialist has invested in TomTom fleet management technology to help it control costs, verify VAT fuel claims and compliance with Benefit in Kind tax.

Lee Kelly has joined Goodyear Dunlop as consumer fleet business manager to lead its 4Fleet service.

Following its recent de-merger from Wolseley, Bathstore has redefined its fleet policy with the assistance of Pendragon Contracts.

Ford is offering a new high-roof version of the Transit Custom van, which offers 20% greater load volume than the equivalent low-roof model at an additional cost of £500.

Fleets are being encouraged this October to ensure that their tyres are properly inflated as tyre safety month kicks into gear.

Jonathan Woodthorpe, head of e-mobility at npower, looks at EV adoption in fleets.

Toyota Material Handling UK (THMHUK) has chosen the new Toyota Proace medium-duty van, following a tender.

The Volvo S60 and XC60 were both rated ‘superior’ – the highest possible rating – in the U.S. Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) new test programme that rates the performance of front crash prevention systems.

Oxford-based online solutions provider Ebbon-Dacs and motor accessories supplier VGroup International are offering their MoDrive telematics solution for less than £4 per vehicle per month.

Communities up and down the country are set to benefit from government funding which will tackle pinch points that clog up traffic flow on local roads.

The Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) is urging for safer roads for cyclists, greater provision in cyclist training and better driver awareness, following the publication of annual casualty statistics which show an alarming rise in cyclist deaths.

Mazda’s Mazda CX-5 compact SUV range has become even better value for money due to a residual value increase, potentially delivering cash benefits of up to almost £1,600 per model for fleets.

Auction company Manheim is predicting an increase in vehicle supply to the UK wholesale market during the next six weeks.

A vehicle solutions business has moved its rental arm to the company’s new headquarters as part of plans to double in size over the next three years.

Brake, the road safety charity, is calling for urgent government action to tackle devastating drink drive casualties, as new government statistics reveal a 17% increase in drink drive deaths in Britain.

BEN, the UK’s dedicated charity for the automotive sector, wants to understand the real issues affecting those who work in the industry with a brand new online survey.

The September issue of Ignition, the car news and views magazine from Fleet News, is out now.

Shocking video footage captures the moment a motorcyclist veers across a winding country lane and is involved in a terrifying collision with a truck.

In response to strong fleet and business demand for a bespoke refrigerated vehicle, the Nissan NV200 Fridge van is now available from Nissan dealerships, with prices starting at £19,375.

Snow and ice were the cause of more than 6,000 road accidents in Great Britain last year, according to statistics issued by the Department for Transport (DfT) this week.

Demand for used cars continues to be very strong across the SMA Group, with the business continuing to exceed record sales volumes.

Telemetry provider In-Car Cleverness has launched a manageable leasing option designed to eliminate up-front capital expenditure for businesses.

Route Monkey is targeting further growth in the electric and ultra-low carbon vehicle sector after strengthening its board of directors.

New figures released by the Department for Transport reveal that in 2012, the number of drivers killed or seriously injured on the UK’s roads as a result of a dangerous, illegal or under-inflated tyres, fell by 5% to 194 casualties.

Darren Shaw, director of County Finance Group, on why, even for businesses with an ample surplus of cash, leasing could actually be the best option.

Arnold Clark Vehicle Management has acquired the fleet software solutions provider, Towquest, in a bid to further strengthen their IT proposition.

Helicopter charity, Wales Air Ambulance, has sought out the services of Days Contract Hire in helping expand its growing retail operation.

A new company offering evidence based driver training has been launched by commercial fleet CCTV firm Vue, following research into the effect of coaching on driver behaviour.

Trimble has announced that it will be hosting a seminar in partnership with the Institute of Directors (IoD) exploring service delivery and the challenges faced by businesses with mobile workforces, striving to deliver effective, efficient service.

Fleet Logistics International has appointed experienced fleet manager, Wim Buzzi, as its new chief regional officer, Europe West, with overall responsibility for international clients in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.