The new iBeacon solution has been designed to offer complete, accurate automatic mileage capture without driver input. Using Bluetooth LE communication between the vehicle and a driver’s iPhone, it starts and stops recording for each journey, if the iPhone is switched on. Drivers can use classic Bluetooth, for other applications, at the same […]
May 2016
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Forming part of ALD’s 2,000-strong PoolFleet division, the programme offers high specification premium models including VW, Mercedes and Maserati to meet the short-term needs of corporate drivers, such as new, probationary or temporary staff. Under the latest update to the programme, VW’s latest Transporter Highlines have now been added to the line-up, in both […]
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With over 25 years’ history in providing outsourced end-to-end vehicle management solutions for mid to large corporates, nationwide, Zenith can deliver intelligent vehicle solutions for all employee populations including vehicle leasing, managed fleet services, specialist LCV solutions, vehicle rental and salary sacrifice schemes. At the Fleet World Fleet Show – which takes place at […]
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Held at the iconic Silverstone Wing on Wednesday 11th May, exhibitors include 21 vehicle manufacturers and up to 300 of their latest models, available for test drives on three circuits as well as local road routes, and with experts on hand to talk through the benefits for your fleet. Fresh from its double win […]
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Held on Thursday 5 May at the De Vere Harben, Newport Pagnell, the event included a talk from Malcolm Maycock, managing director of the Licence Bureau and chairman of the Association for Driving Licence Verification, who said fleets should adopt the Health and Safety Executive guidance of “plan, do, check and act” in respect of […]
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The event, held on 5 May at the De Vere Harben, Newport Pagnell, saw the Mark Cartwright, head of vans and light commercial vehicles at the Freight Transport Association (FTA), highlight tough new guidelines for the sentencing of companies and individuals that were introduced by the Sentencing Council earlier this year. The fines provide […]
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That was the message from John Davidge, head of fleet technical at Cardinus Risk Management, at last week’s ACFO spring national seminar entitled ‘A Van for all Reasons’. At the seminar, held Thursday 5 May at the De Vere Harben, Newport Pagnell, the former Kent roads policing officer told seminar delegates that van drivers […]
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Alphabet moves to new UK headquarters
Over the next two weeks, all 430 plus UK-based Alphabet employees will be moving into the new home, Alphabet House, in Farnborough. Matt Sutherland, chief operating officer at Alphabet commented: “There are some exciting and transformational changes taking place within our business. This move marks a significant milestone in Alphabet’s journey from our humble beginnings […]
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FTA’s head of national and regional policy Christopher Snelling commented: “There are three things we think the new Mayor should pursue immediately to help make London a better place to live and work.” He said Mr Khan should first urgently seek a review of the London Lorry Control Scheme which restricts the industry’s ability […]
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The latest vehicle, which features the design by the competition’s youngest winner, Kitty Wright from Derby, will join the other RSPCA ‘Networking Project’ vehicles, transporting animals around the country as part of the charity’s rehoming programme. The six vehicles are part of an ongoing partnership between the animal welfare charity and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles […]