Responding to City West Works' request for a system that that could not only track the location of drivers but also help reduce CO2 emissions and rising fuel costs, Masternaut provided a solution that monitors for poor driving habits through a points system where drivers are scored against vehicle economy and driving behaviour, alerting them […]
Elms has worked for LeasePlan for nine years, becoming and brand director of LeasePlan’s SME brand LeasePlanGo (formerly FleetLine) in January 2006 and Franchisee brand Network in 2009. Previously, she worked with Ford Motor Company and Nissan with direct responsibility for the Leasing and Rental business as well as for Polk, supplying automotive data and […]
Finished in the distinctive Openreach livery, the new fleet of Doblo Cargo Maxi vans will play an important role in helping Openreach to further extend the benefits of high-speed fibre broadband to communities across the UK. According to BT Fleet, the van is the ideal vehicle for Openreach, thanks to its reliability, low running costs, […]
In its report, the IAM said that its analysis of government data has found that the number of serious accidents on 20mph roads has increased by over a quarter (26%) last year. Slight accidents on 20mph roads increased by 17%. In the same year, there was a decrease in the number of serious and slight accidents on […]
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Iveco’s third-generation Daily van promises reduced fuel consumption, increased carrying capacities, improved handling and a cut in the total cost of ownership. More than 2.6 million Daily models have been sold worldwide and the LCV range accounts for 55% of Iveco’s global production. A 5.5% fuel saving is claimed, through improved aerodynamics and engine efficiency. […]
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The March 2014 Budget announced a temporary increase in Annual Investment Allowance (AIA) from £250,000 to £500,000, though it is scheduled to revert back to £250,000 on 1 January 2016. The enhanced AIA of £500,000 is available for capital expenditure on plant, machinery and commercial vehicles (not cars) purchased from April 2014 until 31 December […]
So says the RAC as its research suggests that 12% of drivers don't know that texting and driving is illegal and 21% don't realise it is illegal to check Facebook and Twitter while driving. And 61% of motorists still have not got the message that texting at the wheel of a stationary car with the […]
The new includes a new, highly visual, analytical user dashboard that provides leasing companies with the metrics to see how any aspect of the new vehicle ordering and delivery process is performing in one screen. The dashboard, which will be available for preview from the end of the month, provides real-time information of the latest […]
At the 2014 series of events, which are sponsored by Goodyear and Volvo, delegates will hear from the Traffic Commissioner and representatives from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA). During one of the presentations at the popular FTA conference, the DVSA will be unveiling their systems approach to recognising individual operator culture and their […]
The scheme provides fleets with subsidised ecodriving training directly from driver training companies in a move to open up more opportunities for driver training companies to reach businesses quickly and deliver a number of training programmes through the Ecodriving scheme All driver training under the new scheme will be delivered by Driver Standards Agency (DSA) […]
