Pacifica cuts van idling by almost 30% with real-time coaching and AI safety tools

Pacifica cuts van idling by almost 30% with real-time coaching and AI safety tools

John Sootheran

Pacifica has delivered major efficiency and safety gains across its 200-vehicle van fleet after deploying Lightfoot’s real-time driver coaching system, alongside the company’s new AI-enabled Lightfoot Vision in-cab camera technology.

Pacifica cuts van idling by almost 30% with real-time coaching and AI safety tools

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John Sootheran

Pacifica has delivered major efficiency and safety gains across its 200-vehicle van fleet after deploying Lightfoot’s real-time driver coaching system, alongside the company’s new AI-enabled Lightfoot Vision in-cab camera technology.

Geotab warns fleets to brace for Black Friday congestion as fuel use spikes

Geotab warns fleets to brace for Black Friday congestion as fuel use spikes

John Sootheran

Fleet operators are being urged to prepare for significant congestion and rising fuel costs on Black Friday (28 November), with new Geotab analysis showing clear patterns of delivery pressure during last...

Geotab warns fleets to brace for Black Friday congestion as fuel use spikes

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John Sootheran

Fleet operators are being urged to prepare for significant congestion and rising fuel costs on Black Friday (28 November), with new Geotab analysis showing clear patterns of delivery pressure during last...

What the Autumn Budget could mean for fleets

What the Autumn Budget could mean for fleets

John Sootheran

The Chancellor will deliver the Autumn Budget on 26 November, with several measures expected to directly affect fleets. The headline change is likely to be a new 3 pence-per-mile tax...

What the Autumn Budget could mean for fleets

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John Sootheran

The Chancellor will deliver the Autumn Budget on 26 November, with several measures expected to directly affect fleets. The headline change is likely to be a new 3 pence-per-mile tax...

Used car market tops 2mn transactions as nearly-new supply surges

Used car market tops 2mn transactions as nearly-new supply surges

John Sootheran

The UK’s second-hand car sector delivered its strongest Q3 performance since 2021, with transactions rising 2.8% to 2,021,265, according to the latest SMMT figures. It marks the 11th consecutive quarter...

Used car market tops 2mn transactions as nearly-new supply surges

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John Sootheran

The UK’s second-hand car sector delivered its strongest Q3 performance since 2021, with transactions rising 2.8% to 2,021,265, according to the latest SMMT figures. It marks the 11th consecutive quarter...

Omoda 7 joins UK line-up with petrol and plug-in hybrid options for 2025

Omoda 7 joins UK line-up with petrol and plug-in hybrid options for 2025

John Sootheran

Omoda has introduced its third model for the UK, unveiling the new Omoda 7 — a mid-size SUV that enters one of the most contested segments with a notably competitive...

Omoda 7 joins UK line-up with petrol and plug-in hybrid options for 2025

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John Sootheran

Omoda has introduced its third model for the UK, unveiling the new Omoda 7 — a mid-size SUV that enters one of the most contested segments with a notably competitive...

Mazda upgrades flagship CX-60 and CX-80 SUVs for summer 2026

Mazda upgrades flagship CX-60 and CX-80 SUVs for summer 2026

John Sootheran

Mazda has announced a series of interior, technology, and safety upgrades for its 2026 CX-60 and CX-80 SUV ranges, set to arrive in UK showrooms summer 2026. Both models now...

Mazda upgrades flagship CX-60 and CX-80 SUVs for summer 2026

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John Sootheran

Mazda has announced a series of interior, technology, and safety upgrades for its 2026 CX-60 and CX-80 SUV ranges, set to arrive in UK showrooms summer 2026. Both models now...

FleetCheck CEO Peter Golding: Why Unified Fleet Data Is Now Essential for UK Businesses

FleetCheck CEO Peter Golding: Why Unified Fleet Data Is Now Essential for UK Businesses

ian richardson

FleetCheck founder and CEO Peter Golding says the fleet industry is entering an era where data-driven decision-making is no longer optional — especially for SMEs operating without dedicated fleet managers....

FleetCheck CEO Peter Golding: Why Unified Fleet Data Is Now Essential for UK Businesses

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ian richardson

FleetCheck founder and CEO Peter Golding says the fleet industry is entering an era where data-driven decision-making is no longer optional — especially for SMEs operating without dedicated fleet managers....

FleetWise Launches AI Unlocked to Accelerate Sector-Wide Understanding and Adoption of Artificial Intelligence

FleetWise Launches AI Unlocked to Accelerate Sector-Wide Understanding and Adoption of Artificial...

ian richardson

FleetWise has announced a new initiative to accelerate the UK fleet sector’s understanding, adoption, and intelligent use of artificial intelligence (AI), beginning with the creation of a specialist cohort of...

FleetWise Launches AI Unlocked to Accelerate Sector-Wide Understanding and Adoption of Artificial...

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ian richardson

FleetWise has announced a new initiative to accelerate the UK fleet sector’s understanding, adoption, and intelligent use of artificial intelligence (AI), beginning with the creation of a specialist cohort of...

2025 Volkswagen Golf Review

2025 Volkswagen Golf Review

John Sootheran

Volkswagen’s latest Golf continues its legacy as the benchmark family hatchback. It combines quality, comfort and composure with a broad choice of efficient engines… and it’s still the all-rounder to...

2025 Volkswagen Golf Review

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John Sootheran

Volkswagen’s latest Golf continues its legacy as the benchmark family hatchback. It combines quality, comfort and composure with a broad choice of efficient engines… and it’s still the all-rounder to...

Carlisle Slashes Fleet Insurance Costs by 34% with Crystal Ball’s SmartCam Solution

Carlisle Slashes Fleet Insurance Costs by 34% with Crystal Ball’s SmartCam Solution

ian richardson

A leading Facilities Management company has achieved a major breakthrough in fleet efficiency, safety, and cost reduction thanks to Crystal Ball’s award-winning SmartCam technology. Faced with escalating costs, limited visibility,...

Carlisle Slashes Fleet Insurance Costs by 34% with Crystal Ball’s SmartCam Solution

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ian richardson

A leading Facilities Management company has achieved a major breakthrough in fleet efficiency, safety, and cost reduction thanks to Crystal Ball’s award-winning SmartCam technology. Faced with escalating costs, limited visibility,...

Van market drops 15% as industry calls for urgent action on EV targets

Van market drops 15% as industry calls for urgent action on EV targets

John Sootheran

UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations fell 15.1% in October, with 22,896 vans, pick-ups, and 4x4s registered, according to the latest SMMT data. It marks the first monthly decline in...

Van market drops 15% as industry calls for urgent action on EV targets

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John Sootheran

UK light commercial vehicle (LCV) registrations fell 15.1% in October, with 22,896 vans, pick-ups, and 4x4s registered, according to the latest SMMT data. It marks the first monthly decline in...

Industry voices warn EV mileage tax could slow adoption

Industry voices warn EV mileage tax could slow adoption

John Sootheran

The UK’s fleet and automotive sectors have warned that the Government’s planned 3p-per-mile tax on electric vehicles could undermine the transition to zero-emission transport. Expected to be announced in the...

Industry voices warn EV mileage tax could slow adoption

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John Sootheran

The UK’s fleet and automotive sectors have warned that the Government’s planned 3p-per-mile tax on electric vehicles could undermine the transition to zero-emission transport. Expected to be announced in the...

Toyota unveils next-generation Hilux with diesel, electric and future hydrogen options

Toyota unveils next-generation Hilux with diesel, electric and future hydrogen options

John Sootheran

Toyota has revealed the ninth-generation Hilux, confirming the rugged pick-up will, for the first time, be available with an electric powertrain when it launches in 2026.

Toyota unveils next-generation Hilux with diesel, electric and future hydrogen options

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John Sootheran

Toyota has revealed the ninth-generation Hilux, confirming the rugged pick-up will, for the first time, be available with an electric powertrain when it launches in 2026.

Evata launches shared charging platform to link fleets, landowners and CPOs

Evata launches shared charging platform to link fleets, landowners and CPOs

John Sootheran

A new energy and infrastructure platform, Evata, is aiming to close the gap between fleet electrification ambitions and real-world charging capability by enabling fleets, landowners and charge point operators (CPOs)...

Evata launches shared charging platform to link fleets, landowners and CPOs

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John Sootheran

A new energy and infrastructure platform, Evata, is aiming to close the gap between fleet electrification ambitions and real-world charging capability by enabling fleets, landowners and charge point operators (CPOs)...

Real time glucose monitoring for diabetic drivers under updated DVLA rules

Real time glucose monitoring for diabetic drivers under updated DVLA rules

John Sootheran

The DVLA has updated its medical guidance for professional drivers, allowing those with diabetes to use Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems (CGMS) — technology that tracks blood sugar levels in real...

Real time glucose monitoring for diabetic drivers under updated DVLA rules

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John Sootheran

The DVLA has updated its medical guidance for professional drivers, allowing those with diabetes to use Continuous Glucose Monitoring Systems (CGMS) — technology that tracks blood sugar levels in real...

DAF offers 100 electric trucks with diesel-matching total cost of ownership

DAF offers 100 electric trucks with diesel-matching total cost of ownership

John Sootheran

DAF Trucks has launched a limited-time electrification offer, pledging diesel cost parity for 100 of its XD Electric 350 FT 4x2 tractor units. The initiative promises equivalent Total Cost of...

DAF offers 100 electric trucks with diesel-matching total cost of ownership

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John Sootheran

DAF Trucks has launched a limited-time electrification offer, pledging diesel cost parity for 100 of its XD Electric 350 FT 4x2 tractor units. The initiative promises equivalent Total Cost of...