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 »
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 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 »
RAC calls on retailers to drop fuel prices in time for Christmas
Following a dramatic drop in the price of a barrel of crude, the organisation says there is scope for the price of a litre of petrol … Read More »
Company car drivers twice as likely to drink-drive
The research was conducted as part of the RAC’s annual Report on Motoring, which also saw one in 20 company car drivers (5%) admit to driving … Read More »
Driverless cars projects announced
Under yesterday’s Autumn Statement announcement an additional £9m is being provided by the Government to increase the prize fund for driverless car testbeds – enabling trials … Read More »
Autumn Statement 2014: Government to display fuel price signs on motorways
The Department for Transport said it will begin work early next year on trialling a new fuel comparison sign at 5 service stations on the M5 … Read More »
Autumn Statement 2014: Driverless car trials funding
Not mentioned in George Osborne’s actual speech, the funds are referred to in the actual Autumn Statement document where it says the money will be used … Read More »
First official pictures of Vauxhall Viva revealed ahead of spring launch
Named after Vauxhall’s original Viva made from 1963 to 1979, the new model is 3.68m long and is said to bring room for up to five … Read More »
Upgraded 2015 Mazda6 to get new styling & extra kit
The new 28-strong, 2015 Mazda6 Saloon and Tourer line-up goes on sale in the UK early next year, priced from £19,795 to £28,795 OTR. The 2015 … Read More »
Early hours are most dangerous time to drive
The vehicle relationship management specialist analysed data from 897 rental cars from August 2014 to September 2014. The data showed that the speed of vehicles involved … Read More »
2015: The year of falling fuel prices?
Whisper it quietly, but 2015 could see a year of falling fuel costs due to a drop in the price of global oil. According to … Read More »
Energy Saving Trust reveals 2014 Fleet Hero Awards winners
In total, 10 organisations were recognised at the awards, which identify public and private sector organisations that are successfully reducing fuel bills and cutting carbon emissions … Read More »
“Biggest and best” Show planned for Silverstone 2015
Six months before the 2015 Show, virtually all of the exhibitors at the 2014 Show have confirmed that they will be attending again in 2015. And … Read More »
Total Fleet scores vehicle leasing partnership with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC
The firm said that the deal, which also includes becoming an Academy Associate sponsor, will enable supporters to benefit from great value vehicle leasing deals, backed … Read More »
New Vauxhall SUV due 2020
GM CEO Mary Barra announced that the Opel plant in Rüsselsheim will produce the forthcoming new SUV whilst the brand will also make considerable investments in … Read More »
Volkswagen Group shows fuel cell knowledge at LA
Debuted as Toyota and Honda also revealed their fuel cell models at the show, Audi's A7 Sportback h-tron Quattro features a 100kW fuel cell stack which … Read More »
Half of employees speed whilst driving at work
Over half of those that admitted to speeding said they would be more likely to speed to a work appointment, over a personal appointment. Masternaut conducted … Read More »
Toyota announces details of Mirai hydrogen fuel cell vehicle
The four-door car will sell in Japan for 6.7m yen (€45,900) before taxes. The carmaker is looking to sell in 400 in Japan and 300 in … Read More »
FIAG publishes telematics white paper for fleets
Called “Telematics Explained”, the white paper looks at the legal implications for businesses of introducing telematics and the benefits of data collection from the in-vehicle “black … Read More »
LeasePlan comments on PM’s £15bn cash injection for "roads revolution"
Announced as part of the Prime Minister’s speech to the CBI Annual Conference 2014, the programme will see the funds invested by the end of the … Read More »
Stopping power
Neglecting a vehicle’s braking system can lead to expensive repair costs and vehicle downtime, not to mention increased risk to the driver should it underperform. … Read More »
Fleet on Fleet: Tim Watts of Perfect Circle
You’ve worked on both sides of the fence previously, running a fleet and then for a leasing company. What was it like branching out on your … Read More »
Over 10 people die every week on UK roads whilst driving for work, warns TTC
The UK road safety education organisation adds that it is not just bus, coach and truck drivers but the motorists going to or from a meeting … Read More »
Government urged to make AEB compulsory or offer driver cashback
According to insurance safety experts, Thatcham Research, a government incentive of up to £500 to buyers opting for cars fitted with AEB would offer casualty reductions … Read More »
Midlands driver fined £700 for lighting up in company car
Cannock Chase Council said Gareth Haywood was given a £75 Fixed Penalty Notice for smoking in a vehicle used for business purposes. He was then issued … Read More »
Diesel unlikely to be ‘fleet default fuel choice’ within a decade, says GE
The company points out that the growing cost and complication of meeting future emissions standards for diesel is creating a disincentive. At the same time, a … Read More »
Ford wins new three-year AA deal
The new deal builds on the firms’ original partnership struck in 1998 and will see the school’s franchised instructors taking delivery of around 2,000 new Ford … Read More »
Better security needed on mobile devices used by fleets, says Chevin
'"‘Bring your own" tablets, smartphones and laptops not belonging to the employer are increasingly being used to record and access data but the security measures on … Read More »
Dean Rose joins Nexus as head of account management
Rose will play an integral role at the corporate vehicle rental provider by leading and managing both the in-house and field-based Account Management teams and will … Read More »
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