Latest Fleet News
Law-breaking drivers cost fleets £8million EVERY YEAR in fines
Last year, Lex Autolease fleets suffered a 15% rise in driving fine outlay compared to 2012 - despite just a 2% leap in incidents
Citroen reveal new C1
City car will boast fuel economy of 65mpg and CO2 emissions of 99g/km, with a class-exclusive open-top body style available
KJ Pike reap fuel boost with Mercedes New Actros
Unit returns up to 9mpg, compared to the 8mpg of the company’s older tractors
Samworth Brothers Distribution bag first Scanias
Haul of 15 R 440 LA6x2/2MNA Streamline Highline tractor units follows extensive fuel trials
Auto Windscreens introduce Ogilvie online booking microsite
Advice on windscreen cracks and chips is also accessible through the site
TomTom look to aid fleet efficiency with Bridge launch
Device enables the integration of TomTom technology with business-developed applications for the first time
ALD Automotive smash one million vehicle milestone
International vehicle leasing company finished 2013 with a fleet of 1,008,840 vehicles, with more than 97,000 of those in the UK
FTA VIS users 86% less likely to suffer serious brake defects
Freight operators using VIS operate to higher standards of compliance across their fleet, Association claim
ATS Euromaster to highlight fleet health at CV Show
Company will distribute a free advice booklet, packed with performance-boosting tips for van fleets
Peugeot 2008 sales pass 100,000 mark
More than 5,000 of the £12,995 vehicles have already been sold in the UK
London black cabs up to 145% pricier than minicabs, study reveals
Journey from Paddington to Heathrow T1 costs £23.50 in a minicab, but £57.40 in a black cab
Ford reveal ‘stunning’ new Focus
New incarnation of the world's best-selling car boasts boosted fuel economy and debuts the SYNC 2 connectivity system
Three in four professional drivers support in-car smoking ban
Poll finds 75% support the imminent law change, which will see drivers who smoke with children in their vehicle incur a fine
Super-rare VW Caravelle goes under BCA hammer
Only 225 examples of the 61-registered 2.0litre BiTDI 180 Edition 25 DSG are in existence
Sandown Mercedes-Benz launch new Fleet department
Service incorporates the six Mercedes-Benz outlets in Basingstoke, Dorchester, Guildford, Hindhead, Poole and Salisbury
Days tackle ‘cash for crash’ scammers with in-cab dash-cam offering
Car and van fleets can now benefit from Smart Witness CCTV, boosting fleet safety and reducing insurance premiums

