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Brake rolls out free fleet safety resources for SMEs
The webinar, entitled Helping SMEs effectively recruit, train, and monitor drivers, was held on Tuesday 9 December 2014. Speakers included Dr Will Murray of Interactive Driving … Read More »
TrustFord announces appointment of new fleet and commercial vehicle director
Wilkie brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge of fleet and commercial vehicles, having worked in the automotive sector for over 20 years. During … Read More »
New county-wide electric vehicle infrastructure for Cumbria
With support from the Energy Saving Trust, Cumbria County Council is about to introduce electric vehicles to its car pool. This has proven to be the … Read More »
27% of employers not communicating eyecare policy properly
That’s according to Specsavers Corporate Eyecare, which polled 138 heads of companies across both the public and private sectors, ranging in size from SMEs to those … Read More »
Trakm8 Group invest in engineering resource
The move includes the appointment of two experienced engineers, Sean Morris as group director of engineering and Matt Monnington as engineering director to BOX Telematics. Morris … Read More »
Alphabet boosts rental services with new appointments
James Duff-Green has been appointed customer relations manager within the corporate mobility team, while Gary MacDonald joins as rental sales manager. Moving from Hitachi Capital, Duff-Green … Read More »
Chevin Fleet Solutions appoints software support team leader
The role will see Williams become responsible for Chevin’s software support team, liaising with fleet customers to understand and respond to their ongoing technical needs as … Read More »
2015 Citroën C4 revealed
Like the current model, the facelifted C4 brings a 2.61m wheelbase, split foldback rear seats, and a boot volume of 408 litres, said to set the … Read More »
Infiniti gives first look at Q60 concept prior to Detroit debut
Believed to preview the replacement to the current Q60 coupe, the premium sports coupe concept brings muscular lines and “full-sized wheels” placed out at the corners. … Read More »
Renault engine innovations include lightweight two-cylinder diesel
The developments include a new lightweight two-cylinder diesel engine, which is being developed under the carmaker’s “POWERFUL” (POWERtrain for Future Light-duty vehicles) project. The unit is … Read More »
Fiat unveils new Doblo for 2015
According to Fiat, the new front bumper, lower air intakes and fog light shrouds adopt a more car-like appearance while also suggesting solidity and robustness. At … Read More »
Company drivers at fault for 49% of all accidents involving a business vehicle
Analysis of Lex Autolease’s accident management fleet shows that company drivers were at fault for 49% of the 44,448 accidents it recorded in 2013. Almost a … Read More »
Mercedes-Benz reveals GLE Coupé
Launched as the brand shakes up its naming system to prefix all SUVs with the letter G in homage to the G-Class, the model is intended … Read More »
BMW reveals facelifted 6 Series
All three models – the 6 Series Coupé, Convertible and Gran Coupé – will be unveiled simultaneously on 9 January and receive interior and external styling … Read More »
Skoda previews new Superb
Developed using Volkswagen’s MQB platform for the “best Skoda ever”, the third-generation model brings a new design language based on the VisionC concept revealed earlier this … Read More »
Driver licence counterpart abolition delayed
The move has been greeted by leading industry trade body, the Freight Transport Association (FTA), which says that the proposed electronic system was not ‘fit-for-purpose’. It … Read More »
71% of drivers believe in-car cameras help cut crash for cash
Latest figures show 71% of drivers believe introducing in-car cameras would help cut bogus car insurance claims, according to vehicle CCTV and telematics specialist Vision Unique … Read More »
Hyundai i40 gets midlife makeover
Like the facelifted i30 also revealed today, the i40 gains a hexagonal grille, as well as updated front and rear lamps, a new front bumper and … Read More »
Facelifted i30 to bring new engines with emissions down to 94g/km
On sale from 2015, the new range sees upgrades to the exterior for all three bodystyles: three-door, five-door and Tourer. Changes include a new grille, newly … Read More »
Renamed Highways England to save £2.6bn
Announced in the second reading of the Infrastructure Bill – which is expected to receive Royal Assent by March 2015 – the tranche of changes see … Read More »
SUVS & EVs dominate latest Euro NCAP ratings
Under the tests, the Jeep Renegade and the hybrid Audi A3 Sportback e-tron both scored the full five stars, with Euro NCAP noting that they offer excellent … Read More »
2015 to be most significant year for used car market since recession, says Glass’s
The valuation specialist is warning that after a reasonably strong start, a variety of factors both within and outside the industry will take their toll in … Read More »
TomTom launches Speed Camera app for Android phones
Available to download from the Google Play Store, the app offers alerts based on TomTom’s extensive coverage of fixed speed cameras. App users will automatically get … Read More »
Alphabet to offer fleet parking discount under JustPark partnership
As well as helping users to book parking spaces, Alphabet’s partnership with JustPark also provides customers with the opportunity to rent out any unused parking spaces … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show sells out – with six months still to go!
Virtually all the exhibitors at the 2014 Show have now confirmed that they will be attending again next May. And more than 20 new exhibitors – including … Read More »
Jaguar XE to offer fleets class-leading RVs & cost of ownership
Data from CAP, Kee Resources and CDL shows that not only is the XE set to offer stronger residual values than equivalent BMW 3 Series models … Read More »
Jaguar outlines fleet plans for new 99g/km XE
Revealed as the group outlines its global fleet strategy, the UK plans for the XE will see around 45% of take-up from the fleet and business … Read More »
Jaguar Land Rover rolls out global fleet strategy ahead of XE & Discovery Sport launches
Announced as the group ramps up for the major fleet launches of the new Jaguar XE and Land Rover Discovery Sport, the new strategy comes as … Read More »
Venson urges fleets to prepare for future of connected cars
The “connected car” is forecast to be the third fastest growing technological device, after the mobile phone and tablet, with technology giants such as Apple, Google … Read More »
DVLA and MIB launch MyLicence Service
The initiative was developed in partnership with the Association of British Insurers in response to the government’s Insurance Industry Access to Driver Data programme and the … Read More »
