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The Van Insurer reports a boost in quote re...

Aug 11, 2020Comments off

As the UK continues its exit out of lockdown, leading insurance price comparison specialist The Van Insurer has reported a significant increase in quote requests as the nation’s van drivers get back out on the road. The online

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Commercial drivers show resilience in the f...

Aug 11, 2020Comments off

Commercial drivers in the U.K. are being more safety conscious than ever, despite facing new challenges on the roads, says fleet video telematics provider, Lytx®. New data derived from Lytx’s U.K. driving-risk database shows that despite increased

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Shell helps accelerate fleet efficiency wit...

Aug 10, 2020Comments off

Today (10th August 2020) Shell launched Shell Telematics, an integrated fleet management solution and its first move into the UK fleet telematics space. The new offering, available for all fleet types, leverages both historical Shell Card

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BMW launches its world-first eDrive Zones t...

Aug 10, 2020Comments off

As cities increasingly discuss the introduction of “low emission zones”, BMW is making another important contribution to boost the uptake and attractiveness of electromobility among consumers, by launching BMW eDrive Zones in London and Birmingham. With

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Openreach goes electric with Vauxhall Vivar...

Aug 10, 2020Comments off

One of the UK’s largest fleet operators, Openreach, has placed an order of 270 fully electric Vivaro-e vans and 9 Corsa-e cars. With around 27,000 vehicles, Openreach operates one of the UK’s largest fleets, and has

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Hyundai Motor announces IONIQ brand dedicat...

Aug 10, 2020Comments off

Hyundai Motor Company today (10th August 2020) announced the launch of its new IONIQ brand dedicated to battery electric vehicles, opening a new chapter as a leader in the era of electrified mobility. Under the IONIQ

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Survey reveals attitudes towards road safet...

Aug 10, 2020Comments off

The majority of drivers believe the law on using mobile phones while driving is not being properly enforced, a Government survey suggests. Published on 5 August, the National Travel Attitudes Study (NTAS) canvasses public attitudes about road safety, aiming

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Coventry University launches apprenticeship...

Aug 10, 2020Comments off

Employers who wish to upskill their staff in project management and supply chain management can now sponsor them to study with Coventry University via two newly launched degree apprenticeships. The university is looking to create partnerships

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GDL ‘could prevent up to 400 KSIs each ye...

Aug 10, 2020Comments off

Graduated driver licencing (GDL) will again be discussed by MPs next month, as part of an inquiry into young and novice driver safety. GDL is a scheme which places restrictions on new drivers, such as not

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Vertivia Holdings Ltd acquired by The Miles...

Aug 07, 2020Comments off

The Miles Consultancy (TMC) has finalised its acquisition of Vertivia Holdings, as it expands the focus of its business to cover European mobility management services. With this acquisition of Vertivia Holdings, it has strengthened its position