The ICC telematics device enabled investigators to assess the low speed collision between a flatbed lorry and the vehicle fitted with the technology and determine that, due to the difference in size and weight of the vehicles, the claimed injuries were completely implausible. According to In-Car Cleverness, the case further underlines the role telematics can […]
Taking its place as the flagship model of each vehicle in the FIAT Professional range, the Sportivo trim level builds on the high specification of the Tecnico range by adding alloy wheels, engine power upgrades, Sportivo side-stripes and painted bumpers (where available). As with Tecnico versions, air conditioning; Blue&Me™ connectivity with a TomTom satnav dock; […]
The Deputy Prime Minster said the scheme would look to get drivers into ultra low emission vehicles by extending the grants for ultra-low emission vehicles, targeting increased charging points and investing in technology. In total, £500 million will be invested between 2015 and 2020, of which at least £200m will be used to extend the […]
The “Evaluation of Natural Gas Trucks and Refuelling in Swindon” project is funded by the Department for Transport and the Technology Strategy Board and focuses on vehicles converted to dual fuel (diesel and CNG) usage. Containing a total of 41 Euro V vehicles, the project covers multiple vehicle manufacturers and operators, with a quarterly test […]
Launched last November to determine viability of electric vehicle technology as part of British Gas fleet operations, the six-month pilot saw Nissan and British Gas working with Hitachi Capital Commercial Vehicle Solutions to manage the fleet operations and Gateshead College to train drivers in how to drive the 100% electric Nissan e-NV200. The UK’s largest […]
Supplied by Dealer Sparshatts of Kent, all are BlueEFFICIENCY models designed for maximum fuel economy. Most – 31 Vito 113 CDI Extra-longs and 28 Citan 109 CDI Longs – have been assigned to a contract with Croydon Council, while a further 15 Vito models are working for Kingston Council, another recent addition to the […]
James, currently head of operations at Bracknell Forest Council, which includes fleet responsibility, has been promoted to head of performance and resources at the authority. The new role, which James will take up in the near future, does not include any fleet involvement. James was elected ACFO chairman last June having held the post of […]
The new Vivaro is built at Vauxhall’s Luton plant, where nearly one million current Vivaros have rolled off the production line since 2001. Over €200 million has been invested in bringing the new model to production in Bedfordshire, securing 1,200 jobs in the Luton area. According to Vauxhall, 40% of content for the new Vivaro is […]
This year’s show at Silverstone, which was held on Wednesday, April 9, attracted a record audience, up 40% on last year, and achieved the highest ever total of test drives of new cars. Now, say organisers, the 2015 Fleet Show will return to the world-famous Silverstone circuit on Tuesday 12th May, when it will offer […]
Launched earlier this month, FIAG – www.fiag.co.uk – has been formed by industry veteran Geoffrey Bray and a team of highly experienced professional fleet managers who collectively have around 200 years’ experience in running vehicle operations. The organisation’s Launch Workshop focusing on fleet vehicle procurement and purchasing best practice will be staged on Wednesday 21st May at the Arnold […]
