Category : Latest News
Volkswagen Passat pricing announced
Set to start first UK deliveries in January, the new model is based on the group's modular MQB platform, which also underpins the Golf Mk7. Helped … Read More »
Kia to show diesel-electric Optima T-Hybrid at Paris
The powertrain pairs the Optima’s existing 1.7-litre CRDi turbo-diesel engine, paired with a small electric motor, powered by a 48V lead-carbon battery. The diesel-electric powertrain concept, … Read More »
Lex Autolease launches dedicated “Business Critical” offering
The “Business Critical” service provides a bespoke end–to-end fleet management solution that covers vehicle funding, design, build and procurement, through to complete in-life management and incident … Read More »
Motiva introduces end-of-contract service to help fleets avoid penalties
The company is using a new workshop complex at its Stoke-on-Trent headquarters to introduce an end-of-life service intended to help businesses make significant savings on de-fleeting … Read More »
Alphabet signs British Formula 1’s Max Chilton as brand ambassador
The 23-year-old from Surrey began his driving career at the age of 10 and is currently racing with the Marussia Formula One team. Richard Schooling, Alphabet’s … Read More »
Ford announces new Mondeo pricing
Replacing the outgoing car launched in 2007, the new Mondeo will be available in a choice of three bodystyles in the UK, including new EcoBoost petrol … Read More »
45g/km plug-in hybrid Passat to launch next year
The first ever plug-in Passat will be sold in both saloon and estate bodystyles and is set to be shown at the Paris Motor Show this … Read More »
Urgent warning to ADAM & Corsa/Corsavan drivers over steering problem
The carmaker says the safety recall applies to models registered since May 2014, with around 3000 of these vehicles having been manufactured with a steering system … Read More »
Vauxhall Mokka to get 109g/km 'Whisper Diesel'
Already available in the Astra, Meriva and Zafira Tourer ranges, the new engine is gradually replacing the 1.7-litre CDTi across the range, and will be offered … Read More »
Honda unveils Civic Type R concept
The new Type R will be powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre i-VTEC engine from Honda’s next-generation Earth Dreams Technology series with over 276bhp married up to … Read More »
New report explores carless cities as research finds London motorists most polluting
The findings from the price comparison web site show that more than half of motorists (52%) consider it important or very important to cut down on … Read More »
RoSPA appoints new road safety manager for England
Lloyd brings more than 25 years of road safety experience under his belt including as a road safety practitioner for Stoke City Council and latterly as … Read More »
Arval announces additions to corporate sales team
Chris Salmon joins as head of corporate sales from Leasedrive where, as UK sales manager, he led their corporate sales team for the last three years. … Read More »
Automated Emergency Braking should be mandatory, says ETSC
The technology, which is already available as an optional extra even on low-cost vehicles, could help prevent or lessen thousands of accidents in the UK if … Read More »
Lack of employee awareness providing major barrier for salary sacrifice
The fleet management giant spoke to over 500 employees with company cars to find out what they thought of various funding options available for company vehicles. … Read More »
Up to 80% of fleets could be operating without the right road risk practices
So says Applied Driving Techniques, adding that as many as four-fifths of car and van fleets are still operating either partially or completely non-compliantly with work-related … Read More »
Road deaths decrease but fatalities on motorways rise
Published today (25th September), the Reported Road Casualties Great Britain 2013 (RRCGB) Annual Report shows a decrease in road deaths by 2% compared with 2012. This … Read More »
UK car manufacturing quietens over summer but remains up YtD
The figures show that August output fell 22.1%, with some manufacturers taking additional holiday shutdown. However, a total of 994,949 cars have been manufactured in the … Read More »
Singapore sovereign wealth fund to become joint investor in RAC
GIC’s deal with the US private equity firm will mean that the two firms will jointly own a majority stake in the business, with RAC management … Read More »
New toolkit to help fleets manage and report collisions
Designed to support managers and drivers, the CLOCS (Construction Logistics and Cyclist Safety) Toolkit provides guidance on what to do following a collision, from actions the … Read More »
SERS appoints Fleet Alliance to manage fleet
Caerphilly-based SERS, experts in the design, supply and installation of energy-saving solutions, operates around 35 leased cars for sales staff, management and directors, and 105 vans, … Read More »
Fleets urged to revisit issue of distracted driving as smartwatch popularity rises
So says Alphabet’s fleet risk services manager Diarmuid Fahy, who adds that this dangerous practice represents a great chance to remind drivers of existing rules. Already … Read More »
VW Golf Alltrack to debut at Paris
Following in the footsteps of the Passat Alltrack, the latest addition to the Golf range brings all-wheel drive and a pumped-up off-road look. Based on the … Read More »
New Mondeo to bring range-topping diesel & first Mondeo hybrid
On sale from later this year and billed as ‘the most technologically advanced Ford vehicle ever introduced in Europe’, the new model is built on Ford’s … Read More »
Trade body to provide fleets with access to DVLA driving licence data
Formed in part as a response to the upcoming abolition of the current driving licence paper counterpart, members of this new association are already established providers … Read More »
Honda Civic to gain dynamic styling & Sport model
The 2015 models gain a new front exterior design, providing a new sporty outlook for the model featuring new headlamps with integrated daytime running lights and … Read More »
Infiniti concept previews luxury four-door fastback
The carmaker says the concept provides evidence of a clear intent to have an entry into the newly defined premium fastback segment, giving it a rival … Read More »
Final call to emergency services & local councils for TyreSafe awards
This year, entries are being invited into seven different categories covering the main types of organisations which support the group’s activities such as tyre and car … Read More »
Scratch and Dent celebrates a decade of business growth with new technologies
The firm, part of the Hudson Kapel Group, offers a fast, secure and cost-effective method of remarketing vehicles up to two to three years old – … Read More »
Racing drivers compete for MPG Marathon title
Three-time British Touring Car Champion, Matt Neal, a member of the 2014 Honda Yuasa Racing Team, has confirmed that he will be taking part in this … Read More »