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Michelin acquires Masternaut, a leading telematics provider in Europe
Today, Masternaut announces that it has agreed to be acquired by Michelin, which will accelerate Masternaut’s product development and its growth across Europe. Masternaut will…
New private-hire vehicle service, Kapten, calls out rivals in new ad campaign
Private-hire vehicle (PHV) service, Kapten, launched today in London taking a witty swipe at rival Uber with a new ad campaign calling the US company…
Trump to announce delay to auto tariffs during EU & Japan trade talks
On May the 18th, the US is set to impose up to 25% tariffs on imported cars and parts from the EU and Japan in…
Rural speed limits putting road users at risk
Brake is calling for a review of speed limits on rural roads, saying the current limit gives a false impression that 60mph is a safe…
UK Used Car market stable in the first quarter of 2019
The UK’s used car market was stable in the first quarter, down just -0.6%, according to new figures released today by the Society of Motor…
Sixt Mobility Club trials mobility with large fleets
Some of Europe’s largest and most influential corporate fleets participate in one of the continent’s biggest ever mobility trials. Rental and business mobility company SIXT launched…
Jaama secures major fleet interest in Key2 and new maintenance exchange platform at 2019 CV Show
Jaama, the UK’s leading fleet and asset management software solution provider, has reported a “hugely successful” 2019 Commercial Vehicle Show with significant fleet and transport…
ACFO joins European Fleet and Mobility Management Federation
ACFO, the UK’s premier fleet decision-makers’ organisation, has formally joined the Fleet and Mobility Management Federation Europe (FMFE). FMFE was launched last year as the…
Fleet services giant leading way on Passport scheme
A nationwide commercial vehicle provider has reached a significant milestone as part of its commitment to road safety. Go Plant Fleet Services has now put…
Camera Telematics’ target worldwide markets and resellers with agreement with Key Telematics
Camera Telematics, the leaders in vehicle camera technology enabling fleet operators to achieve the highest standards of risk management strategies, today announced an agreement with…
Speed limiters to increase demand for wheel alignment
Absolute Alignment, the country’s leading supplier of wheel alignment equipment, anticipates a higher demand for four wheel alignment services from 2022 onwards if speed limiters…
Sofico adds WLTP interface to Miles in conjunction with JATO Dynamics
Sofico, global provider of automotive finance, leasing and mobility management systems, has added WLTP (Worldwide harmonized Light vehicle Test Procedure) look-up functionality to its Miles…
Intervention management can cut ‘rip-off’ fleet daily rental costs by up to 25%
Many companies are being massively overcharged for vehicle hire because they fail to pro-actively manage costs, do not question invoiced charges and have not analysed…
Hyundai Motor and Kia Motors Invest 80M EUR in Rimac and Establish a Technology Partnership
Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Motors Corporation have jointly invested 80M Euros in Rimac Automobili (Rimac) – the Croatian high-performance electric vehicle technology and sportscar…
Sue Branston named as finalist in everywoman award in transport and logistics
Sue Branston, Country Head for Fleet Logistics UK and Ireland, has been named as one of the finalists in this year’s everywoman awards in transport…
Trucker making mobile card payment among 3,000 caught by HGV supercabs
Shocking footage of a lorry driver using his mobile phone to make a credit card payment as he travels along the M40 near Leamington Spa…