Katie Beck
Two-thirds of drivers want fuel price cap at motorway services
Three-quarters of the 1,463 motorists (74%) surveyed by the RAC Opinions Panel said motorway fuel is “very expensive” and one in four (26%) drivers refuse to … Read More »
Government sets out new plans to help reform England’s roads
Two new bodies – one to monitor the performance of the road network and another to champion the needs of road users – will hold the … Read More »
New app delivers tyre safety advice on the go
‘October’s tyre safety month is coming to an end, but our new app ensures drivers can easily access a wealth of tyre related information, no matter … Read More »
Fleet Managers’ Friend offers "no win no fee" fleet review service
Paul Holmes launched Fleet Managers’ Friend after becoming concerned at the lack of skills being employed by some organisations in managing their fleet operations – typically … Read More »
UK motorists enjoy driving too much to let the technology take over
The testing of driverless cars in the UK is scheduled to begin next January, but the research by Autoglass shows that one in three (30%) motorists … Read More »
App helps London minicab fleets cut dead mileage by half
As an aggregator of more than 70 of London’s best licensed minicab fleets, the latest software has been developed to work seamlessly with each of Kabbee's … Read More »
Report suggests huge potential for car sharing in London
The report – Car Sharing in London: Vison 2020 – was commissioned by BVRLA member Zipcar and carried out by research specialists Frost & Sullivan. Commenting on the … Read More »
“Go bright and go 20” as evenings get darker, says Brake
According to the DfT, last year in the UK 518 people were killed and 8,345 seriously injured while walking and cycling, and the risks are heightened … Read More »
The End
Fair wear and tear: the basics End of contract charges are compensation paid by the lessee to cover the cost of returning a vehicle back to … Read More »
Drivers taking risks with tyre safety
Despite safety recommendations stating that tyres should be checked once a month and before long journeys, 13% of respondents said they do not check their tyre … Read More »
Drivers – don’t panic over death of the tax disc, advises FTA
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) is reassuring motorists that the change in the vehicle tax system should not cause problems for drivers, but they should be … Read More »
ATS Euromaster opens new flagship service centre in Wales
Located on Mold Road and directly opposite Wrexham FC, the new site replaces the company’s previous centre on Dolydd Road. The flagship facility offers an extended … Read More »
New AFR rates announced by HMRC
These rates apply to all journeys on or after this date, until further notice. For one month from the date of change, employers may use either … Read More »
Safety concerns over road congestion during the school run
As the start of Autumn school term approaches, the BCA survey reveals the pressures faced by parents – and other motorists – on school run routes. … Read More »
ABD members call for halt to “reckless” 20mph zones
The organisation has also questioned the motivation of proponents who continue to advocate a national roll out of 20mph zones, despite the ongoing Government investigation and … Read More »
UEFA Champions League selects 100% electric vehicles as official transport
Nissan has supplied the all-electric Nissan LEAF hatchback and newly launched e-NV200 light commercial van as part of the official UEFA shuttle service fleet for delegates, … Read More »
LeasePlan releases latest Company Car Taxation Guide
The Guide provides a five year update based upon this year’s Budget announcements, including: - The re-calibrating of CO2 thresholds for the Capital Allowance regime - … Read More »
Suzuki to unveil all-new Vitara at the Paris Motor Show
On sale in the UK early next year, the all-new Vitara will be available with optional ALLGRIP intelligent four wheel drive and both petrol and diesel … Read More »
Glass’s launches RV forecasting tool
According to Glass’s, GlassForecast has been developed to answer the industry’s pressing need for independent future valuations, linked to trade values. With a widely recognised and … Read More »
Budget Car Rental opens over 175 new locations across Europe
In the UK, there are eight new locations and Edinburgh which has recently moved. The new locations include London St. Pancras, which opened earlier this year, … Read More »
“Roads revolution” to create 900 extra miles of lane capacity
This boost is the result of a £24 billion investment – the biggest since the 1970s – which will see annual funding for enhancements to motorways … Read More »
Road Safety GB to sponsor Tyre Safety Month
As a national road safety organisation that includes representatives from many groups across the UK, such as local government road safety teams, Road Safety GB’s involvement … Read More »
Jaama expands customer service team to support growth
Paul Adams has joined the sales team as business development manager with responsibility for managing non-major customer accounts and new business development in the south of … Read More »
Minimising vehicle downtime
In its most recent report, automotive research company Trend Tracker found that an estimated 4.55m car body repairs were carried out in 2012, at an average … Read More »
Hyundai UK introduces “Star Rating” system for dealers
The customer recommendations and reviews, which focus on each of our dealers’ sales & service offerings, will be collected as part of Hyundai’s continuous independent Customer … Read More »
Majority of motorists unsure if insurance policy covers them overseas
While 33% of people knew their policy did cover them if venturing out of the country by car and 10% claimed they did not have insurance … Read More »
Top reasons for fleet drivers to have a “near miss” revealed
‘The AA’s findings suggest that almost two-fifths of UK vehicle owners admitted to having been distracted at the wheel during the last 12 months,’ explained Steve … Read More »
Uplift in car production suggests healthier business climate, says KPMG
‘UK car production continues to climb steadily, a trend we expect to continue for the next three years bolstered by exciting new launches such as the … Read More »
Lorry levy hauls in more than £17 million from foreign truckers
According to DfT, this total is the equivalent of the cost to patch more than 320,000 potholes on British roads, fund 3,400 extra electric car grants … Read More »
Volkswagen Group Leasing sails away with new deal from Sunseeker
The contract worth over £220,000 will deliver a mixture of Volkswagen Transporter and Crafter vans. These are supplied on a five year service and maintenance contract … Read More »
Top news of the week
