UK told to brace for Easter bank holiday traffic hotspots
The RAC says drivers are collectively planning an estimated 21.46m leisure journeys by car this coming weekend, the highest number for an Easter bank holiday since the the organisation first started tracking motorists’ plans in 2014. Good Friday – the first bank holiday since the start of the year – looks set to be the […]
EV sales for March up 79% year-on-year
By James Morris, WhichEV Almost 40,000 new electric cars were registered in March 2022, an increase of 79% on the previous year. While the increase was spread across a number of popular models from Stellantis, VW and Hyundai – the sales data from Tesla really stood out. Considering the average price of a new petrol […]
University of Bath champions ‘powerful’ solution for reducing fleet emissions
Chris Brace, Professor of Automotive Propulsion and Director of the Institute of Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (IAAPS) at the University of Bath, has heralded Lightfoot’s revolutionary approach to improving driver performance as a game-changer for petrol and diesel fleet vehicles. Commenting on the industry-leading in-cab driver coaching technology, Professor Brace said: “For millions of vehicles on […]
Meet, network and learn at the Fleet Summit
The 13th & 14th of June will be the most beneficial two days out of the office for you as a fleet professional – Secure your free pass today! The Fleet Summit allows you to enjoy; – Meet with providers that can support your projects, plans, and events. – Learn from insightful and educational seminar […]
Industry welcomes £450m government EV charge point investment
By James Morris, WhichEV More EVs were sold in 2021 than in the previous decade. With close to 450,000 EVs on our roads today, the 30,000 public chargers that are available to the public are clearly not enough. To help bridge the gap, the Government has confirmed a direct contribution of £450 million alongside a […]
Upgrade the security of your fleet
By Locks 4 Vans A van is broken into every 23 minutes in the UK. This results in not only the theft of valuable cargo and costly repair bills for the vehicle, but also the loss to your business in having that vehicle off the road. At Locks 4 Vans we are passionate about protecting Commercial Vehicles […]
Paul Hollick, Chairman of The Association of Fleet Professionals, joins Lightfoot as new MD
British green-tech company Lightfoot, the leading provider of in-cab fleet coaching technology and a one-of-a-kind driver rewards app, has appointed Paul Hollick (pictured) as Managing Director. Paul Hollick is Chairman of the AFP and was formerly MD of Miles Consultancy Limited. He joins the fleet management solution company at an exciting time following the investment […]
Drivetech invests in its digital future with new look
Drivetech has been investing significantly in its operations over the last year to revolutionise the way it interacts with customers and help keep today’s drivers safe behind the wheel. The UK’s leading driver training provider, part of the AA, has completed a rebrand to reflect the businesses greater emphasis on digital services that includes the […]
Do you specialise in Accident & Risk Management? We want to hear from you!
Each month on Fleet Management Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the fleet market – and in April we’ll be focussing on Accident & Risk Management solutions. It’s all part of our ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help fleet buyers find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a […]
Protecting the planet – How Lucion Services are cutting carbon with Lightfoot
As a holistic environmental services supplier specialising in hazardous materials testing, inspection, and environmental management solutions, Lucion Services are committed to making the world a safer place. This commitment extends through all areas of their business, which is why they chose to partner with Lightfoot to make their fleet of 172 vans more environmentally friendly […]
