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MPs unaware of impact of autonomous vehicles, finds research
That’s according to the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) after a Dods Polling survey found ‘general lack of knowledge amongst our legislators on the impact … Read More »
Jaama strengthens management team to support expansion
The changes include the promotion of Michelle Morgan, who joined the business a decade ago, to operations director with responsibility for customer support and implementation. Her … Read More »
£100 car hacking kits now available on eBay, warns TRACKER
The warning comes from TRACKER, which is highlighting the rising numbers of vehicles being stolen in this way as many vehicle manufacturers now adopt keyless technology. … Read More »
Maserati turns to Leaselink in move to ramp up corporate sales
Under the terms of a new two year-contract, the introduction of Leaselink allows Maserati GB to move to a central ordering function, using Leaselink as a … Read More »
Nissan aiming for 200-mile range with next LEAF
Speaking at a media round table at the Detroit Motor Show, Renault-Nissan president and CEO Carlos Ghosn said electric vehicles were best compared to mobile phones and, as … Read More »
UK firms to face increasing vehicle collision & compensation costs
So says vehicle tracking specialist Navman Wireless, which is launching a new integrated vehicle tracking and camera technology solution for both commercial vehicles and cars. The … Read More »
Hyundai to ramp up sales to emergency services
The remit follows a successful four-year tenure for Hyundai as a supplier to the previous CCS and the National Association of Police Fleet Managers (NAPFM) Framework. … Read More »
Three-cylinder engines for refreshed BMW 1 Series
The mid-life update includes a substantial redesign of the front and rear sections of the car, bringing it closer to the 2 Series Coupe and Convertible … Read More »
European Commission gives green light to rural fuel tax cut
The scheme will allow 125,000 people living the selected areas, who currently face some of the highest fuel prices in the country despite depending on cars … Read More »
Lex Autolease to enhance fuel card services under latest Allstar deal
Lex already provides Allstar fuel cards to all of its leasing customers and the latest announcement means that its clients can benefit from a wider range … Read More »
Public sector to get £5m ULEV fleet funding
Announced by Transport Minister, Baroness Kramer, the scheme aims to add around 200 plug-in hybrid or electric vehicles with fleets including the police, fire services and … Read More »
Classpeople rolls out liveried Citroën DS3s to increase brand presence
The move comes as the education recruitment company. which already has offices in Cheltenham, Bristol, Swindon, Worcester and Exeter, plans for further expansion across the South … Read More »
Spring updates for BMW small and mid-size models
A new 16d engine, a 2.0-litre unit with 114bhp, will join the 3 Series Saloon and Touring ranges, again delivering fuel economy improvements. With this engine, … Read More »
Vauxhall to target midsize fleets with new initiatives
The carmaker has appointed an all-new team of 11 field-based fleet sales managers who will work in tandem with their colleagues managing 100-plus fleets. Vauxhall has … Read More »
Eyesight checks still an issue for corporate fleets
According to Specsavers, it is the areas that come under an employer’s Duty of Care that still cause the most confusion regarding driver safety. To gauge … Read More »
Motiva plans to double size of business
Last year saw the firm report a major leap in fleet size, sparking end-of-year figures that reveal operating profit jumped by more than 50%. Managing director … Read More »
New Nexus corporate rental system enables bookings in less than 10 seconds
The system provides access to over 500,000 vehicles in 1,750 locations and the fourth-generation version has been enhanced to maximise ease of use and enhanced personalisation … Read More »
Coventry City Council awards salary sacrifice contract to Leasedrive
The scheme is being made available to over 7,700 eligible employees, who will benefit from savings on tax and National Insurance as well as from the … Read More »
High court in London rules in favour of Enterprise in trademark battle
The dispute focused on the use of the “e-logo” by Enterprise Holdings’ flagship brand, Enterprise Rent-A-Car, and occurred when Europcar introduced an “e” logo in its … Read More »
ADT gears up for further growth as fleets target Duty of Care
The firm has reported a 30% rise in the number of drivers being monitored and managed by ADT in 2014 as companies strived to achieve higher … Read More »
Nick Themistocleous named fleet director of Ford of Britain
Mr Themistocleous joined Ford Credit as a graduate trainee in 1986. He held a variety of sales, marketing and financial roles in Ford of Britain including UK … Read More »
German car brands lead the way as UK marques fall out of favour
That's according to AXA Car Insurance’s analysis of 30 million vehicle registrations since 1994, which found that following 18 years of declining popularity among UK drivers, … Read More »
Register free for tomorrow's EST webinar on smart data, smart fleets
The webinar takes place from 1:30pm to 2:15pm and will be hosted by the EST’s Ian Featherstone, knowledge manager, and Fergus Worthy, assistant knowledge manager. The … Read More »
Reality of £1 a litre fuel comes even closer
Yesterday (12 January) saw three forecourts in the West Midlands drop their petrol prices to 99p a litre according to reports, whilst Tesco, Asda, Sainbury’s all … Read More »
BVRLA outlines 2015 challenges & opportunities for fleets
BVRLA chief executive Gerry Keaney said: ‘The industry performed well in 2014, with the association seeing a further increase in membership and fleet sizes across nearly … Read More »
“Gas guzzlers” could return to new & used markets due to falling fuel prices
Rupert Pontin, Glass's head of valuations, said: ‘The desirability of this type of car went into significant decline around five years ago as a direct result … Read More »
New Fleet Evolution webinars to show benefits of salary sacrifice schemes
Kick-starting on 15 October at 14:30 and 16th October at 10:00, the initial webinars discuss how a business can build a benefits strategy to attract a thriving workforce. The … Read More »
Mercedes adds second plug-in hybrid to line-up
Due in showrooms from March 2015 onwards (summer 2015 for the UK), the new model marks the carmaker’s second Plug-in Hybrid model following the S500 Plug-in … Read More »
Infiniti plans for Q60 Concept-based sports coupe from 2016
‘The Q60 Concept is Infiniti’s most emotional and accessible concept so far,’ said Francois Bancon, Infiniti vice president, product strategy. ‘This concept goes beyond a flight-of-fancy … Read More »
Highways Agency issued with Crown Censure following traffic officer’s death
According to the HSE, John Walmsley from Gravesend in Kent attended an incident on the M25, between junctions 4 and 5 clockwise, on 25 September 2012 … Read More »
