Government to crack down on drug-driving
The latest announcement follows the news that a new offence of driving with a specific controlled drug in the body above the specified limit for that … Read More »
New models and staff to boost BMW Group fleet presence
MINI is seen as a vital growth area, according to corporate operations manager Steve Chater. Currently accounting for around 20 of the Group’s UK fleet sales, … Read More »
Used values continue to stabilise but fleet cars showing more wear & tear
According to Black Book Live, the general stability of trade prices has been restored after a period of heavier depreciation, largely thanks to the influx of … Read More »
Fiat Group to cover fleet spectrum in new Commercial Operations division
The department will be headed up by former Vauxhall fleet operations director Karl Howkins who has been appointed to the newly created role of commercial director. … Read More »
ATS promotes Tattersall to wider national fleet role
As head of national accounts, Tattersall will be responsible for a team of 10 national account managers currently managing more than £120m worth of fleet business … Read More »
TRACKER issues top 20 car security tips
The company’s list of tips are: 20. Always lock and secure the vehicle 19. Never leave driving documents or spare keys inside 18. Leave your glove … Read More »
Cars to become increasingly autonomous in line with population migration
As reported by news agency Headlineauto, Parry-Jones said: ‘The driver will progressively hand over more control to autonomous systems within the car. There will be high-precision … Read More »
First Drive: Skoda Superb
Sector: Upper-medium Price (June 2013): £18,555-£32,260 Fuel: 30.4-67.3mpg CO2: 109-217g/km According to Skoda, the Superb has been an integral part of the company’s success story in … Read More »
First Drive: Lexus IS 300h
Sector: Compact executive Price: £24,495–£38,485 Fuel: 60.1–65.7mpg CO2: 99–109g/km Forget the sub 100g/km for a moment and take a look at the styling. Different. Striking. Bold. … Read More »
Audi A3 Saloon to target mainstream D-segment
The A3 saloon launches in September and marks the first time Audi has offered the model with a boot. Manufactured in a new plant in Hungary, … Read More »
CAP Monitor gets radical upgrade to new Gold Book tool
First launched in 1991, CAP Monitor has now been renamed as “CAP Gold Book” and radically upgraded to enhance the accuracy and breadth of its forecasts. … Read More »
Fleet on fleet – Tracey King at Hydro International
You have other functions to manage as well as fleet. How do you keep control of all of them? I’m the office manager at the Hydro … Read More »
EU to make eCall mandatory from 2015
The Commission has adopted two proposals to ensure that, by October 2015, cars will automatically call emergency services in case of a serious crash. The “eCall” … Read More »
Interactive Driving Systems celebrates important milestones
The company, a global provider of corporate solutions for managing driver safety, has now reached 20 years in business from its base in Huddersfield, whilst also … Read More »
Nissan’s electric shock
Every now and again carmakers launch a car they know will have legs in the fleet sector. Often it's the latest generation of a tried-and-tested favourite, … Read More »
Registrations landmark reinforces Kia "Top 5" ambitions
The brand has now recorded half a million registrations since it came to the UK in 1991. The landmark registrations come as Kia also announces record May and … Read More »
Nuneaton council mileage rate cut ‘unfair’
The BBC article highlights that staff at Nuneaton and Bedworth Borough Council can now only claim 45 per mileage – in line with HMRC guidance – … Read More »
Mixed road safety results from speed camera usage
The analysis was carried out by Professor Richard Allsop of University College London following the release of speed camera data in 2011 as part of a … Read More »
Location plays role in accident trends
That’s the finding of new research into the types of accidents motorists in the UK have undertaken by Admiral. The car insurance specialist looked at 1.3 … Read More »
New 20mph speed limits to be introduced under road safety plans for Capital
The ambitious plan aims to reduce the number of people killed and seriously injured on London’s roads by 40% by 2020 and was launched at the … Read More »
Green’ish
Am I the only person increasingly confused by the conflicting views bandied about on reducing the environmental impact of our company cars? Let’s start with fuel. … Read More »
Careless drivers and middle-lane hoggers to face on-the-spot fines
The changes, announced today (5th June) by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond, will also see existing fixed penalty levels for most motoring offences – including using a … Read More »
Allianz Global Assistance focuses on partnerships with new appointment
Pam Cameron takes on the role, bringing over 20 years’ experience in sales management and business development in the automotive sector, and will focus on Allianz … Read More »
SMMT appoints new chief executive
Hawes will lead the executive team that will promote the interests and successes of the UK motor industry and help address the challenges of the current … Read More »
TR Fleet provides firms with tool to tackle road risk & rising premiums
The BTEC Level 2 Award will now be available to any business signing up to DriveSecure, giving employers the option to enrol employees driving on company … Read More »
Jaguar Land Rover reports all-time high profits
Global sales increased 22% to 374,636 vehicles, supported by product launches including the new Range Rover, Jaguar all-wheel drive XF and XJ and the XF Sportbrake. … Read More »
The drive for a renewable future
The onus on EV adoption is most certainly growing. Central to this is the fact that the UK is moving towards a much greater renewable and … Read More »
Fleet Geek – the latest techy developments
Scholl U-Pop Offering quick relief from neck ache at home, work or on the move, the U-Pop is a supportive cushion with a few extra talents … Read More »
Advisory fuel rates see decrease from 1 June
The rates can be used to reimburse company car drivers for business mileage. Under the latest changes, there’s a 1p decrease in the rates that can … Read More »
Volvo thinks locally
Volvo has decided it needs to get closer to small business and is using its dealer network and the Daily Telegraph to do so. As a … Read More »