DriveNow: BMW brings flexibility to car-share market
A deal between BMW and Sixt has led to a new proposition for Londoners, which focuses on an innovative approach to parking, reports Christopher Smith
View ArticleAdBlue: how it affects fleet operations
Many vehicles use the additive to comply with the Euro 6 emissions standard, but top-up intervals and costs vary massively. Christopher Smith reports
View ArticleOur fleet: Nissan Pulsar 1.5 N-tec DCi car review - March 2016
Autonomous braking makes an appearance
View ArticleDiesel hybrid car drivers caught out by tax errors
Employers urged to check vehicles are given the correct tax code
View ArticleOur fleet: Mazda CX-3 1.5D SE-L Nav - April 2016
Just six days after winning best compact SUV at the Fleet News Awards, this Mazda CX-3 joined our long-term test fleet.
View ArticleAgility Fleet: Sustainable relationships come first
Keith Townsend won’t enter into price wars and is focused on long-term business.
View ArticleEpyx working to fully restore 1link system after outage
Epyx, provider of fleet authorisation tool 1link, is devoting 'all available resources' to fully restoring the functionality of its Service Network following a 24 hour outage.
View ArticleEpyx: customer data was ‘never under threat’ during 1link outage
Fleet systems company Epyx has vowed to investigate what caused the three-day outage it suffered last week and ensure it does not happen again.
View ArticleEnserve Group: ‘Telematics saved us £225k’
Monitoring its van fleet has enabled Enserve to reduce fuel expenditure, with another £60,000 saving expected this year. Christopher Smith reports
View ArticleTelematics apps increasingly replacing ‘black box’ hardware
Smartphone based systems put data directly in the driver's hand while removing the need for vehicle downtime during installation
View ArticleOur fleet: Mazda CX-3 1.5D SE-L Nav - May 2016
Customer service makes up for automotive hiccups
View ArticleCCIA: Levante to drive 2017 volume for Maserati
The Levante is the next step in Maserati's fleet assault
View ArticleOur fleet: Honda Jazz 1.3 i-VTEC EX Navi car review - June 2016
New arrival on fleet both jars and impresses
View ArticleBetter together: combining two police fleets is a winner
Amalgamating has enabled better vehicle utilisation, a telematics roll-out and the sharing of good practice
View ArticlePublic sector: Superfleets created to meet austerity demands
A number of large public sector organisations have merged to achieve greater fleet efficiencies through economies of scale.
View ArticleOur fleet: Honda Jazz 1.3 i-VTEC EX Navi car review - July 2016
If you are resident in the Cotswolds and own a brightly-coloured car, prepare to face the mire of your neighbours.
View ArticleOur fleet: Honda Jazz 1.3 i-VTEC EX Navi car review - August 2016
I’m beginning to wonder if I have a magnetic field that interferes with vehicle technology – as a second car in my care within a six-month period has completely lost its bearings.
View ArticleLondon Fire Brigade: Car fleet goes electric
What started with a Plugged-in Fleets Initiative led to a roll-out of electric vehicles to all frontline cars. And vans are next.
View ArticleThrifty: ‘The corporate sector is our sector – it’s the one we excel in’
With businesses making up most of its customer base, Thrifty prides itself on providing great customer service
View ArticleSt Edmundsbury & Forest Heath councils: Procurement made easy
Phil Clifford hopes a new initiative will make public sector purchasing clearer for all.
View ArticleBMW reveals all-new 5 Series
BMW has revealed details of its all-new 5 Series executive car, to go on sale from February 2017.
View ArticleMajor investments demonstrate The AA’s commitment to fleet
Focus on technology and research is paying off for the automotive giant and its ever-expanding customer base
View ArticleFleet managers inspect dozens of new cars at Fleet Management Live
Several manufacturers used Fleet Management Live as an opportunity to introduce fleet buyers and decision makers to new models for the first time.
View ArticleOur fleet: Vauxhall Astra 1.0 Turbo 105 Ecoflex Elite Nav car review -...
I’ve experienced the new Astra before – spending a week in my colleague’s 1.6-litre 136hp diesel long termer – and now it is my turn in the petrol equivalent.
View ArticleOur fleet: Vauxhall Astra 1.0 Turbo 105 Ecoflex Elite Nav car review -...
I’ve not spent that much time in our long-term Astra lately, as it’s had a few technical issues and has spent a while in the care of Vauxhall.
View ArticleFirst drive: Seat Leon 5dr 1.0-litre SE Technology car review
You might have to look quite closely to spot the changes Seat have made to its best-selling model, the Leon.
View ArticleOur fleet: Vauxhall Astra 1.0 Turbo 105 Ecoflex Elite Nav car review -...
Another month, another Astra.
View ArticleHuw Edwards to host this year's Fleet News Awards
Huw Edwards is set to host this year's Fleet News Awards.
View ArticleSouth East Coast Ambulance Service: ‘Telematics will change the culture of...
Secamb has stripped a lot of cost from the fleet and improved efficiencies. Now its focus is on driver culture, says John Griffiths
View ArticleOur fleet: Vauxhall Astra 1.0 Turbo 105 Ecoflex Elite Nav car review -...
After a little short of six months, we say goodbye to our petrol 1.0-litre Astra.
View ArticleFirst drive: Renault Zoe ZE40 Signature Nav electric car review
Zoe addresses range anxieties by almost doubling the miles achieved per charge
View ArticleLicence Bureau: Cheaper, faster licence checks help fleets to keep closer eye...
Since Licence Bureau was established in 2003 checking times have reduced from a day or more to less than a minute, reports Christopher Smith
View ArticleFirst drive: Mini Countryman Cooper D 2.0 150 Chilli pack company car review
Many popular options included as standard or bundled to appeal to fleets
View ArticleOur fleet: Mazda CX-3 1.5D SE-L Nav company car review - March 2017
Back in old routine but missing adaptive cruise control
View ArticleThe AA telematics trial predicts a third of faults before breakdown
Plug-and-play device also reduced fuel bills and encouraged safer driving
View ArticlePortsmouth Naval Base: Eco-friendly fleet ‘invasion’
Close to half of the 100-plus vehicles being introduced at Portsmouth Naval Base will be plug-in vans. Christopher Smith finds out why
View ArticleFirst Drive: Toyota Prius Plug-in Hybrid 2017 company car review
Giant battery doubles real-world electric range but reduces boot space
View ArticleFleets and vehicles: Real world driving changes
New testing regimes aim to give CO2 and economy figures that more accurately reflect true driving experiences. Christopher Smith reports
View ArticleAftersales charters: Service guaranteed?
Many manufacturers make a number of aftersales promises through fleet charters. But what do they cover? Christopher Smith reports
View ArticleFirst drive: Nissan Qashqai facelift company car review
Nissan has updated the Qashqai, which is a firm fleet favorite, for 2017. But have they done enough to compete with the rest of the burgeoning SUV sector?
View ArticleElectric cars: charging points in the UK and how much it costs to charge an...
Finding a public EV charge point has long formed a block to progress, but the networks are developing.
View ArticleFirst drive: Nissan X-Trail 2017 facelift company car review
Nissan's facelifted X-Trail has received a more upmarket interior and new tech, but visual changes are minimal and the engines are no more frugal.
View ArticleFirst look: New Volvo V60 price, specs and CO2 emissions revealed
The new Volvo V60 will be priced from £31,810 with first deliveries in September.
View ArticleHonda Civic saloon offers lower CO2 emissions, first drive
A subtle step change from the hatch could suit some company car drivers
View ArticleFirst look: VW T-Cross targets supermini drivers
The compact T-Cross completes the brand’s SUV line-up (for now, at least), with a compact vehicle following in the footsteps of its stablemates, the Audi Q2 and the Seat Arona.
View ArticleFord Focus Estate provides excellent load space and driver engagement, first...
The Ford Focus Estate offers strong residuals, a large boot space and excellent driving dynamics, making it a keen fleet choice.
View ArticleFord Tourneo Courier first drive | a credible alternative to an SUV
Van-derived MPV is based on the smallest Transit
View ArticleNew Volkswagen Golf revealed
Volkswagen’s Golf is a mainstay of fleets up and down the country. But is the latest iteration of this fleet favourite still a safe bet?
View ArticleHyundai's vision of the future: 16 electric vehicles by 2025
Manufacturer outlines its plans for a zero emission future.
View ArticleOgilvie Fleet launches electric vehicle database
Ogilive Fleet has launched an electric vehicle database to help drivers transition to the new technology.
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