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A third of drivers with a foreign trip planned will holiday in the UK instead if overseas travel restrictions remain.

Jackie Headon, head of rental at Fraikin, reveals the importance of the 'three P's' of fleet management in a pandemic.

Kinto UK have secured a four-year deal with Government Facilities Services (GFSL) to update its fleet of cars, LCVs and HGVs.

Caura, a vehicle management platform, has raised $4.2 million (£3m) to develop a range of new products, including toll and clean air zone (CAZ) payments.

The semiconductor shortage has forced Daimler and Volkswagen to cut the working hours at some of their plants.

Chris Black, commercial director at LeasePlan UK, explains why long-term leasing contracts may "no longer be necessary" and the cost benefits of flexible leasing.

Fleets are being urged to hold fire on making wholesale changes to company car replacement cycles, with the full impact of Covid-19 not yet clear.

UK SMEs running company vehicles have successfully adapted to uncertainty and economic pressure during Covid-19, new research from Vimcar suggests.

Automotive lead at KPMG, Massimilano Messina, says that the semiconductor shortage is placing a “stranglehold on production”.

The fleet industry is facing longer lead times for new cars and vans as manufacturers struggle to cope with the global semiconductor shortage.

Radius acquires insuretech business Modus and the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is hosting a new webinar on post-Covid fleet management.

SMH Fleet Solutions is recruiting more than 130 technicians across the UK to meet the demand for its services as the market accelerates after lockdown.

A third (33%) of fleet decision-makers do not have a company vehicle policy in place, despite it being a legal requirement, new research suggests.

ARI has announced it has undergone a major restructure in the way it offers fleet management services, following the expansion of its leasing portfolio.

Octopus Electric Vehicles has appointed Fleet Assist to help manage its electric vehicle (EV) fleet and support its servicing, maintenance, and MOT requirements.

Yorkshire Fleet partners wit ODO to help customers switch to electric and Airmax Remote launches a new telematics rental solution for fleets within SMEs.

Verizon Connect’s EMEA vice president, Derek Bryan discusses how the integration of more sophisticated telematics is helping to increase fleet efficiency.

Now is the “perfect time” for fleet decision-makers to reassess their fleet needs and start electrifying their vehicles.

Enterprise is urging truck and van fleets to plan now to avoid paying charges and potentially fines when London’s Ultra-Low-Emission Zone (ULEZ) expands.

Lex Autolease is implementing an electric vehicle (EV) only salary sacrifice scheme for 400 employees at Star Refrigeration.

An emerging shortage of semiconductors risks disrupting global car and van production, fleets are being warned by the Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP).

GMP Drivercare has partnered with Ctrack by Inseego to develop and implement telematics solutions for the public sector.

Radius has acquired CanTrack, a stolen vehicle recovery (SVR) telematics business.

Post pandemic travel patterns will be a key consideration for fleet decision-makers when predicting future mileage for new company car leases, says FleetCheck.

Andrew Pass, director of marketing at Michelin fleet management and VP marketing, product and strategy at Masternaut, discusses the role of driver incentives.

It's the last week fleets, suppliers and manufacturers have to submit entries for the Fleet News Awards 2021, ahead of deadline on April 9.

Teletrac Navman has agreed a deal with the University of Warwick to allow the tracking of its 130 strong fleet of vehicles.

Expert advice on how to use data to predict the future and be more pre-emptive.

Alphabet (GB) has been chosen by J Murphy and Sons to provide company cars to the global engineering and construction company.

Coronavirus has increased interest in the digitalisation of fleet services, which Epyx says is leading to more fleets to investigate “joined-up” cross-platform strategies.

New online capabilities will help public sector fleets focus on Government’s ‘net zero’ target.

Eurocar Mobility Group UK plans to extend its green fleet, strong demand continues to demand record peak period for Nexus and Volkswagen names its top UK retailer.

Fleets, suppliers and manufacturers have a month to go before the deadline passes for the Fleet News Awards 2021.

Covid-19 will have a lasting impact on fleet policies, procedures and practices, creating a different environment for fleet compliance, says Licence Bureau.

Chevin has launched a new brand identity, website and ‘hero’ film to mark its 30th year.

Car fleet management is developing into three equal pillars – conventional fleet, grey fleet and salary sacrifice – says FleetCheck.

Changes give fleets the opportunity to cut costs by leasing thanks to significant whole life costs savings, says CBVC Vehicle Management.

Fleet Assist has secured a three-year contract with RCI Financial Services to support the SMR needs of its fleet of more than 12,500 vehicles.

The latest news in briefs from the fleet industry including Midlands Asset Finance (MAF) launching its new brand and Vimcar achieves a company milestone.

Allianz Insurance has outsourced the management of its company car fleet to Fleet Logistics UK to help develop its carbon reduction programme.