Natalie Middleton
New TfL healthy streets officers to tackle idling drivers
Transport for London (TfL) is deploying a new team of 16 healthy streets officers to help enhance on-road safety and cut down on pollution.
Pricing and specs announced for Mercedes’ Q3 rival
Mercedes’ answer to the Audi Q3 and BMW X1 is now available to order in the UK, priced from £34,200 OTR and including RDE2-compliant diesels.
Petrol’s clear dominance revealed in latest used car data
Petrol models have dominated the list of the UK’s top-selling used cars during 2019, according to data from Indicata UK.
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Cox Automotive confirms 2019 forecast on back of SMMT figures
Cox Automotive has reaffirmed its full-year forecast of 7.8 million used car transactions in 2019 following the release of Q2 figures from the SMMT.
Mobility-as-a-Service: An endgame for fleets?
Will the mobility revolution see the company car dethroned, wonders Natalie Middleton.
BP Chargemaster starts roll-out of 150kW chargers
BP Chargemaster has activated the first of its new 150kW ultra-fast chargers, which are planned for roll-out across the UK.
EV charging stations now outnumber petrol stations
There are now more EV charging stations than fuel stations in the UK, with almost 1,000 more public places to charge cars compared to forecourts.
Harrison Catering to streamline fuel management with TMC Fuel+
One of the UK’s leading catering service providers, Harrison Catering Services, is issuing TMC Fuel+ cards to its company car drivers in a move that will … Read More »
‘World-first’ pop-up charging hub brings practical on-street charging solution
Pop-up charging hubs are to start springing up on kerbs in the UK to provide a unique solution to the issue of on-street charging.
Call for ULEZ expansion to be scrapped as Mayor “fails to raise awareness”
Only 4% of Londoners know when ULEZ is expansion coming, a new poll shows, leading to calls for the expansion to be scrapped altogether.
DriveTech slashes accidents and claims for East of England Co-op
East of England Co-op has reported headline performance improvements in safety under its ongoing road risk partnership with DriveTech.
Test-drive Kia models this autumn at Fleet Roadshow
Kia is running an Autumn Fleet Roadshow to enable fleet customers to test-drive models as well as receive expert advice.
LeasePlan net result down as CarNext investment rises
LeasePlan has posted Q2 2019 results that saw the net result fall 79% in line with long-term investment decisions.
John Couppleditch joins Marshall Leasing Account Management Team
Marshall Leasing has appointed John Couppleditch to its Account Management Team.
Geotab named as Cenex-LCV event sponsor
Global fleet telematics specialist Geotab has been named as the sponsor of this September’s Cenex-LCV event.
Nick Caller appointed as MD of ARI UK
Former Hewlett Packard Enterprise senior executive Nick Caller has been named as the new UK managing director of ARI ahead of the retirement of current MD … Read More »
Q2 used car downturn highlighted in SMMT figures
Used car transactions fell by 2.8% in the second quarter of the year, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) … Read More »
VW-backed used car platform expands into UK
The Heycar used car marketplace has launched in the UK, backed by Volkswagen and Daimler.
Over 70% of motorists want vaping banned in cars
More than two-thirds (73%) of motorists would like vaping banned in cars, a new survey by Motorpoint has found.
InstaVolt adds 125kW charging points to network
InstaVolt has started the roll-out of new ChargePoint Express 250 high-powered chargers, capable of up to 125kW charging, on its network.
Ban hands-free devices and crack down on all mobile phone usage, say MPs
The Government should look at introducing tougher penalties for all mobile phone usage behind the wheel – including banning hands-free devices, starting first with public sector … Read More »
£13.25m up for grabs for sustainable transport solutions
Public, community and third sector organisations in Scotland can now apply for funding for sustainable and greener travel options under the third round of the European … Read More »
Cycling Infrastructure Database to make cycling in London easier
A new Cycling Infrastructure Database – said to be the largest in the world – has been created for London to enable more people to turn … Read More »
Neva Consultants expands national sales network
Leasing broker Neva Consultants has embarked on a national recruitment drive to expands its network of regional appointed representatives.
Comment: Hands-free and hand-held phone debate misses the point
Following today’s publication of the Transport Select Committee’s report urging a clampdown mobile phone usage, Shaun Helman, TRL’s chief scientist – who provided evidence for the report … Read More »