VIDEO: Locks 4 Vans unveils security range for the Volkswagen ID. Buzz EV
Light commercial vehicle aftermarket security specialist Locks 4 Vans (LV4) has taken the wraps off it’s latest project: a range of bespoke products for the ‘van of the moment’, the Volkswagen ID. Buzz. We were lucky enough to have a closer look at this new EV and get hands-on with the product at L4V’s Innovation Centre, which […]
Connected EVs save fleets 15 tonnes of CO2 per vehicle, per year
European fleets using EVs have cut their carbon emissions by more than 15 tonnes of CO2per vehicle, per year, equating to a fuel saving of 5,665 litres. Webfleet published this information in the first instalment of Electrifying Data, a series of reports that map the commercial EV opportunity in exclusive telematics data. The first report […]
More focus required on reconditioning as fleet stock ages
The ageing of the UK’s cars and vans caused by new stock shortages means more resources need to be invested in reconditioning. That’s according to the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA), with the organisation’s Chair Philip Nothard saying that it’s not just a question of dealers and others in the remarketing industry spending more money on bringing […]
UK’s automotive sector ‘faces weak recovery’ in 2023
Following the release of data by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), showing that the UK new car market was down 2% at 1.61 million sales in 2022, a leading analyst predicts recovery will be slow. The UK new car market recorded its fifth consecutive month of growth in December, with an 18.3% […]
How retail fleet managers can improve sustainability and profitability in home delivery
Today, home delivery and sustainability are coming together in consumers’ minds. Descartes recently conducted a comprehensive study to help retailers understand not only how this convergence is changing consumer home delivery preferences; but also how retailers can take advantage of these evolving preferences to help themselves and the environment. The good news is that consumers […]
Breedon fleet cuts emissions and idling time with driver rewards tech
Leading construction materials group Breedon has succeeded in introducing significant improvements to its fleet of delivery vehicles with the help of Lightfoot’s pioneering real-time in-cab driver coaching technology. Instances of aggressive and inefficient driving have been dramatically reduced, resulting in a 12.2% fall in fuel costs, a 10.9% drop in carbon emissions, and a 24% […]
Mer charges up Dawsongroup
Dawsongroup is one of the UK’s leading asset management specialists. Its vans division offers a wide range of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) available to hire, lease, or purchase, from 13 locations, nationwide. The company had started investing in Vauxhall Vivaro all-electric vans and needed a charging infrastructure partner to support this process. Dawsongroup needed a […]
Learn about grey fleet with the AFP’s Ric Baird and James Pestell at the Fleet Summit
The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is a not for profit body that supports, educates and trains the corporate fleet industry. We love meeting fleet operators and are back to chat all things fleet at November’s Fleet Summit as well as hosting a seminar on Grey Fleet Management on 8th Nov, 9.00 – 9.45am. Come […]
Keys to improving motorpool management operations
By Stacey Papp, Director, Content, Ridecell There are a lot of variables to consider when it comes to looking for ways to improve your motorpool management practices. With multiple drivers and vehicles constantly moving around and making trips to a large number of destinations, trying to manage the daily operations of a busy fleet business can […]
Lightfoot launches new website showcasing fleet management solutions
Devon-based green tech company Lightfoot have recently launched a brand new website, with a focus on their offerings for both ICE fleets and electric fleets. Lightfoot’s revolutionary fleet management solution consists of an in-cab driver coaching device that provides real-time feedback to those behind the wheel, alongside a driver rewards app and a comprehensive telematics […]
