The fleet management firm, part of BT Group, says its engine remapping service has a proven track record after already delivering the above savings on 24,000 Openreach vehicles; the equivalent of removing 1,900 London taxis from the roads. The firm adds that that it is confident that the cost of remapping an engine can be […]
The company, which owns some of Britain’s leading independent energy distribution and utility infrastructure businesses, specialises in the construction and ownership of “last mile networks”. These include GTC Pipelines and Power On Connections which provide, respectively, gas and electricity connections to the new build construction market. Brookfield Utilities is based in Bury […]
As part of its plans, the firm has recruited fleet specialist Simon Barr as sales manager. Formerly business development manager at Venson Automotive Solutions, Barr brings more than 12 years’ experience and knowledge to Alphabet’s dedicated public sector division. He will play a key part in developing relationships with housing associations, NHS Trusts and local […]
Having initially started working together in January 2011, Hitachi Capital currently manages a fleet of around 1,600 LCVs and 50 HGVs for the RAC, comprising VW Transporters, VW Caddies, Ford Transits and DAF Trucks. The extension comes following the successful implementation of 773 new mission-critical vehicles last year as well as the ongoing delivery of […]
The Highways Agency is already running a consultation on a 32-mile section of the M1 in a move to cut air pollution and has now launched a similar consultation on a 2.8-mile section of the M3. The new limit would apply between junctions 3 and 4 from 7am to 7pm, seven days a weekend and, […]
Department for Transport Statistics recorded in 2012 show that 62,852 cars were reported in accidents on wet roads or in floods, and 3,663 light commercials. These accidents represented 32% of all reported accidents involving cars and 29% of all reported accidents involving light commercials. ATS Euromaster’s free brake check includes a thorough inspection of the […]
The line-up of webinars includes a session on “Can leasing fleet vehicles save your organisation money?” which takes place on 19th February 2014?at 12 to 12.30pm. The webinar is hosted by Judith Eadie of Automotive Leasing, who will explain its fleet funding and management solutions. Also being covered is the issue of “How to use routing […]
As a result of the contract, within just two months Autorola has achieved levels of speed and service delivery that are said to be market-leading for buyers thanks to its 150 employed Inspectors and handheld PDA technology. ‘Since working with Vmoves we have been delivering vehicles to buyers within just 1-3 days of them being […]
Under the deal, FMG will provide vehicle repair management and driver development services for PH Jones vehicles, the providers of servicing and repairs for social housing and Dyno-Rod vehicles, the UK’s leading plumbing and drains business. Colin Marriott, fleet manager, British Gas said: ‘FMG has impressed us with their approach demonstrating flexibility when implementing these contracts in a short timeframe. Their driver development […]
The product will be used to mark rebated fuels, including the off-road diesel commonly known in the UK as "red diesel", in a move that will boost both countries’ fight against illegal fuel laundering. According to figures, the use of illicit diesel is estimated to be 12% of the market share in Northern Ireland and […]
