So says Alphabet as the latest Society of Motor Manufacturers and Trader (SMMT) figures reveal a growth in alternative fuel vehicles of more than 72% in the past year alone. Jim McNally, head of asset risk at Alphabet, comments: ‘Residual value calculations can be a barrier for prospective customers of alternative fuel vehicles. Although uptake […]
Historically, it has been hard to penalise hauliers for exceeding drivers’ hours laws because they cannot be issued with a court summons. Under a new consultation, proposals to bring in on-the-spot fines will be explored. The proposals – which would mean officers could issue a penalty for offences committed up to 28 days after an […]
Smith joined the Volkswagen Group in 2007 and has held a number of roles for the carmaker including head of retail operations for Volkswagen Passenger Cars and head of group parts operations where he was responsible for the Trade Parts Specialists network. He is currently director of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, a position he has held […]
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Fleetmatics Fleetmatics Group has released a new software-as-service (SaaS) platform designed specifically for mobile workforces. The products that fall under the platform, including Fleetmatics REVEAL, are designed to offer a complete solution for service fleet and field service management to help businesses maximise their return on fleet and mobile workforce investments. New for 2014, the […]
‘A van is a working tool, so getting the right specification for the job is a given. But, equally, getting the right added extras will make any van more attractive to used buyers a few years down the line when it is time to sell,’ commented Duncan Ward, general manager, Commercial Vehicle Sales at BCA. ‘The […]
As the clock ticks down to the 1st January 2015 abolition of the counterpart to the driving licence, the DVLA has launched its Integrated Enquiries Platform (IEP) allowing individuals access to their driver record. The organisation is now developing options for how the document checking service will be accessed by corporate organisations. In the coming weeks […]
Following a six-month pilot, Kwik Fit has introduced technology from Telogis, which has its UK offices in Bracknell. Telogis provides a software platform that covers fleet management, telematics and mobile resource management, all hosted in the cloud, on a Software-as-a Service (SaaS) basis. Phase one of the implementation programme focuses on using data recorded by […]
Marking growing economic confidence, the firm’s order bank broke through the 500-vehicle mark for the first time in May 2014 and the company is on track to record more than 4,000 vehicle orders in a financial year – the firm’s accounting year ends on 30th June, 2014. With Ogilvie Fleet forecasting 10% organic growth in […]
From today (16th June), the congestion charge goes up from £10 a day to £11.50 – marking the first increase since 2011. However, Navman Wirelss says the launch of its London Congestion Zone solution means that fleet owners can reduce the risk of getting fines or late payment charges and also put a stop to […]
The new Ford Transit Custom models join the existing fleet of around 3,350 vehicles, the majority of which are Ford-badged. The fully-liveried Ford Transit Custom ECOnetic models, powered by the Dagenham-built 2.2-litre TDCi 100PS diesel engine, are now fully operational throughout the National Grid fleet, equipped with racking systems, first aid equipment and special lighting. […]
