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Two-thirds of firms say company car is important employee benefit
The firm’s newly released Report on Company Motoring also found that one in five (19%) plan to upgrade their car policies in the next two years … Read More »
New app provides full audit trail of vehicle usage & private fuel
Developed by automotive software specialist DCML, the new app can be used to calculate the tax implications for every employee according to their use of company … Read More »
Shetland gets £72,000 charging point funding
Set to be located at the Belmont and Ulsta ferry terminals, Brae and Bixter Health Centres and with an additional undecided location on the south mainland, … Read More »
Tusker wins Green Apple award for eco initiatives
The Green Apple Environment Awards were launched in 1994 by The Green Organisation and have become established as one of the major environmental recognition schemes, both … Read More »
UK “grey fleet” is significantly larger than company car fleet, suggests Lex Autolease
The firm undertook a survey of 633 employees who had privately funded cars, with the results, when extrapolated across Britain, indicating that there 14 million cars … Read More »
ICFM to put spotlight on autonomous vehicles for annual conference
Dubbed “Autonomous vehicles – their future impact on legislation and fleet policy”, the 22nd ICFM conference takes place on Tuesday 25th November at the Henry Ford … Read More »
New scheme helps employers avoid risk of fine for employing an illegal worker
Particularly aimed at fleets, the new scheme will be available online through its Compliance Managed Services web tool and is relevant to UK companies who work … Read More »
Alphabet strengthens EV expertise with key appointment
Bushnell, a former consultant for Arval UK, is a leading light in the use of electric vehicles. With over 20 years’ experience, he brings with him … Read More »
21% rise in accidents where driver was using mobile phone
The latest statistics from the Department for Transport analysing the contributing factors for accidents on the nation’s roads in 2013 show that overall there has been … Read More »
Intelligent Telematics introduces remote maintenance support for camera solutions
The new maintenance support will be available to all customers and offers remote diagnostics to ensure cameras are operating correctly and enable SD cards to be … Read More »
Vauxhall extends Corsa and Adam recall notice to February 2014
It follows an announcement last week that the carmaker would be recalling vehicles registered since May to examine a component within steering system. Owners are advised … Read More »
AA warns drivers of dangers of twilight dazzle
The organisation says that dazzle remains a stubborn factor in the injury of a further 3,900 road users each year. This is despite the number of … Read More »
Motorists throw weight behind Brake proposals for mandatory eye tests
An online poll by the car supermarket found 66.6% of the 1,500 people quizzed would support the road safety charity’s recent proposals for motorists to take … Read More »
Slimming World cuts the carbs with Lexus hybrids
The weight loss organisation has signed a deal that will see 76 cars acquired for its managers during the next three years, building on its move … Read More »
Biggest September for new car sales since 2004
Latest SMMT figures show that a total of 425,861 new cars were registered in September as the new “64” plate boosted volumes; marking a rise of … Read More »
Alphabet launches “Alphabet Partner” broker sales channel
Alphabet has launched its first-ever dedicated broker sales channel in the UK to provide an enhanced service to SMEs.
Last chance to sign up for Brake webinar on vehicle maintenance
Entitled “Maintenance and mechanics: how safe are your vehicles and who's checking them?”, the event will see experienced fleet and road safety practitioners look at legal … Read More »
Second FIAG workshop to focus on telematics
The Telematics Workshop and mentoring session will be held on Wednesday 12th November at the Arnold Clark Group’s GTG Training Academy, Bearing Drive, Wolverhampton, WV11 3SZ. … Read More »
Fleets increasingly seeking latest mobility technologies
The research finds fleet operators are seeing an explosion of new vehicle-related technologies, such as driverless cars, smart telematics or GPS-enabled apps, bringing with them potential … Read More »
Mazda showcases MX-5 at Paris
The fourth-generation roadster is revealed 25 years after the original was unveiled at the 1989 Chicago Auto Show and features SKYACTIV technology and KODO design. First … Read More »
Fleets placing more focus on support, training and implementation, says Chevin
David Gladding, sales director, said that both software providers and customers had concentrated in recent years on the huge gains that were available through using online … Read More »
Fiat debuts 500X crossover at Paris
Available from Q2, the Fiat 500X will be built in the updated SATA plant in Melfi, Italy and uses the same platform and drivetrain as the … Read More »
Used car trade values slip as volume is set to keep growing, says CAP
Ongoing strong demand from retail used car buyers has helped to prevent the worst downward pressure from a rise in supply that still has some way … Read More »
Jaguar reveals XE pricing & specs
Set to start deliveries in spring 2015, the aluminium-intensive Jaguar XE is the first model developed from Jaguar Land Rover’s new modular vehicle architecture and brings … Read More »
Infiniti previews future premium saloon with Q80 Inspiration
Set to rival the Mercedes CLS, BMW 6 Series Gran Coupe and Audi A7, the concept five metres long and two metres wide but with a … Read More »
Hyundai showcases downsized turbocharged engines
Both new engines form part of a new generation of engines from the Kappa family and include a new 1.0-litre three-cylinder unit that will debut in … Read More »
Skoda announces prices & specs for new Fabia
Announced at the same time as the new Fabia Combi, the 18-model Fabia range arrives in the UK in January and is offered in three trim … 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 »
Death of Vauxhall “Lifetime” warranty could have domino effect, says Warranty Direct
Under the announcement by Vauxhall, the carmaker is dropping the current warranty of 100,000 miles and an unlimited amount of time for the first owner of … Read More »
Audi reveals TT Sportback concept
'With the TT, Audi created one of the automotive design icons of the last 20 years,' said Dr Hackenberg, Audi Board Member for Technical Development. 'In … Read More »
