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With the debate raging about the future of diesel, experts at Fleet Management LIVE 2017 will be on hand to provide advice on strategies for fleets.

Almost two thirds (61%) of fleets turn to manufacturers for key information covering safety, model specifications, and costs, new research suggests.

The UK Government must support European Commission (EC) plans to improve new vehicle safety standards, says industry groups and NGOs.

By Edward Kulperger, Geotab's vice president Europe

The service lets drivers monitor fuel consumption, driving style and can link to an approved VW repairer to prompt alerts for servicing.

Managing director Ashley Sowerby says businesses need to consider when managing their fleet information is whether their software system is adequately secure.

The next phase of the Gateway project - an open public trial of driverless pods – will start around the Greenwich peninsula in London in the autumn.

Connected cars will have to be better protected from hackers, under new Government guidelines issued by the Department for Transport (DfT).

Recent enhancements to the DVLA’s Access to Driver Data (ADD) service has seen new customers sign up to its licence checking solution.

By Penny Searles, chief executive of Smartdriverclub

The move is in response to Total Motion’s increasing rental volumes and aims to enhance reporting capabilities for its business and for its customers.

Jaama has recruited six customer-facing employees, including a technical client manager, four technical support advisors and a project consultant.

WEX Europe Services has launched a new refreshed website which promises to help visitors "better understand" their business.

More clarity needed if fleets are not to lose out on the “many potential gains” in efficiency, safety and environmental impact, says FleetCheck.

An early average benchmark of 3.4 seconds has been established for the time it will take a driver to take back control of an autonomous vehicle.

Fleet managers and leasing companies have sent a clear message to car manufacturers: we expect to get free access to connected car data.

Businesses could face the threat of class action lawsuits if they fail to comply with the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

FleetCheck is celebrating Lakehouse as its 600th managing software customer.

Venson Automotive Solutions has turned to r2c Online for a suite of online tools that will support the company in the management of its clients’ van and heavy commercial fleets.

Intelligent Telematics has teamed up with Plexus Law to launch a proactive claims management service for large self-insured corporate fleets.

The Driving and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) Earned Recognition pilot scheme is being supported by Chevin’s FleetWave software.

TDW Distribution fleet maintenance has installed a management app from Freeway.

Aston Barclay has launched its new Buyer App, which is free to download on the app store in Android or IOS format.

Motor dealers are concerned that the clocking of used cars is becoming increasingly common on their forecourts, according Cap HPI.

Experienced motorists are setting their own speed limit - well under the official limit - on some of the UK's deadliest roads, according to Quartix.

TomTom has announced it is developing traffic technology to support autonomous driving and smarter mobility.

ICFM is to focus on how big data is transforming the long-established fleet management model in its next masterclass event.

Mobility technology company Fleetondemand appointed Paul Smith as technical delivery director.

The Institute of Car Fleet Management has launched its new website, reflecting its recent rebranding that boasts added functionality and interactive features.

Gain Solutions has created handheld inspection software for Brightwells that aims to improve the accuracy and quality of inspections for their auction items.

Inrix and Apcoa Parking Group have announced a new partnership to exchange parking information.

Around 70% of BVRLA members and fleet managers believe that vehicle manufacturers have an obligation to provide vehicle data, according to a survey.

Chevin Fleet Solutions has completed a deal in the Democratic Republic of the Congo as part of its expansion into international markets.

Having parked up outside his workplace in central Glasgow, James Watson was forced out of his vehicle by a thief, who stole his new Vauxhall Astra.

Sofico held an international customer forum in Ghent on Thursday 29 June.

Ebbon-Dacs has enhanced MoDel and MoDel-VM so that they can now be used on all Android smart phones with screens of five inches or bigger.

Volvo has collaborated with Autoliv and NVIDIA to develop advanced systems and software for self-driving cars.

Fleet managers acknowledge the importance of data in fleet management but recognise the challenges of data management and increases.

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