Endless acquires Kier Group’s FPS division
The newly formed company will now trade as Essential Fleet Services (‘Essential’) and it has entered into a new five year agreement to provide Kier with … Read More »
RAC reports major increase in heatwave-related breakdowns
The breakdown recover specialist said that faults with cooling systems were up 102% yesterday (30 June), including an 82% rise in blown cylinder head gaskets. RAC … Read More »
Facelifted Mercedes-Benz A-Class to bring emissions from 89g/km
Updated styling sees the introduction of a new, more arrow-shaped front bumper based on the Concept A-Class seen in 2011. The A-Class also gains a diamond … Read More »
UK drivers paying highest diesel prices in world, finds new research
The data from globalpetrolprices.com, published on 22 June, covers 170 countries and finds that the UK average price per litre is £1.90 compared to the average … Read More »
Alfa Romeo Giulia unveiled
The new compact executive saloon has been unveiled on the 105th anniversary of the founding of A.L.F.A in the renovated Alfa Romeo Museum – “La macchina … Read More »
Pricing & specification announced for facelifted DS 5
The first model to be launched under the individual DS branding, the updated model will be priced from £25,980 when it launches on 1 July and … Read More »
LeasePlan puts new DVLA pilot systems to test
The leasing giant is one of a number of fleets taking part in beta testing to help develop and refine the agency’s new online systems. This … Read More »
Updated Jaguar XJ brings new look & lower emissions
On sale from this autumn and priced from £58,690 OTR, the new model brings subtle exterior changes including full LED headlights and a more prominent grille … Read More »
Law firm issues top 10 tips for fleets
Motoring law expert Andy Cash says that having employees off the road and unable to fulfil their roles can affect logistics, staffing rotas, morale and profitability. Even … Read More »
London ultra-low emission zone needed by 2018, says Labour MP
Speaking in a debate this week on air pollution at Westminster Hall, Ms Abbott (Hackney North and Stoke Newington) said: “Already this year, according to the … Read More »
Volvo City Safety technology cuts accident claims by 28%
Based on real-life accumulated insurance claims data from the Swedish insurers If and Volvia, the study of City Safety performance shows the real-life value of auto … Read More »
Nissan launches seven-seat e-NV200
Billed as the world’s first pure electric seven seater, the new model arrives from next month and is priced from £19,895 (incorporating the Government Plug-In Car … Read More »
Government to make £545m transport cuts
Chancellor George Osborne said of the cuts: "Getting on with what we promised. Reducing the deficit – that is how you deliver lasting economic security for … Read More »
UK registrations boosted by fleet market & ultra low emission vehicle demand
Latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and traders (SMMT) show that registrations last month rose 2.4% to 198,706 units, marking the 39th consecutive month of … Read More »
Government urged to make traffic policing a core priority
The call comes from the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) as it says yet-to-be-revealed figures for 2014 shape up to show an increase in deaths and … Read More »
Ford research set to boost efficiency of 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine
The carmaker is exploring a number of different fuel efficiency solutions for the EcoBoost engine – which has won the International Engine of the Year title … Read More »
BCA acquires SMA Vehicle Remarketing for £43m
Car auction specialist SMA Vehicle Remarketing has centres in Edinburgh, Kinross, Leeds, Newcastle and Birmingham and also sells vehicles online. According to reports, the company posted … Read More »
Vauxhall reveals first images & details of new Astra
Set to go on sale in November following its official unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, the new model is based on an all-new … Read More »
Sandicliffe Motor Contracts embarks on new office extension
Growth to the company’s fleet size and client base has seen staff numbers increase, and according to managing director, Gary Benfield, the extension will not only … Read More »
Exhibitors rate 2015 Fleet Show ‘best yet’
The plaudits have poured in from vehicle manufacturers and fleet service companies alike following this year’s action-packed event at Silverstone’s world-famous Grand Prix circuit, which was … Read More »
Steve Catlin becomes head of group fleet services at Volkswagen Group UK
Catlin, who will take up his new position on 13 July, joins the Volkswagen Group from Vauxhall, where he has been retail sales director for the … Read More »
EU real-world emissions tests to bring “marked reduction” in NOx emissions
From 2017, part of the type approval process for passenger cars in Europe will include a compulsory real-world test using a portable emissions measurement system (PEMS). … Read More »
Judges handing out tougher sentences for drivers who kill
The annual criminal justice statistics for 2014 show three in five drivers (60%) convicted of causing death in England and Wales receive immediate custodial sentences, up … Read More »
Call for fleet feedback on licence checks for ADLV Best Practice Guide
The new online Guide, which will be published in Q3 of this year and will highlight the correct verification systems to use in specific circumstances, is … Read More »
Women not getting drink driving message, says Police Federation
So says the Police Federation at its annual conference in Bournemouth as it also called for the drink-drive limit to be lowered. Although more men than … Read More »
DVLA Share Driving Licence service goes live
The service has been in private testing but has now been moved to public beta and means that GB driving licence holders can share their information … Read More »
Ford launches most fuel-efficient Fiesta ever as part of small car upgrades
Launched as part of a number of updates to its small car range, the Fiesta ECOnetic model is now equipped with a new 1.5-litre TDCi diesel … Read More »
BVRLA comments on new ministerial line-up
“We welcome the reappointments of Patrick McLoughlin, Robert Goodwill and Claire Perry to their Department for Transport posts,” said BVRLA chief executive, Gerry Keaney. “This rare … Read More »
Chancellor’s plans for city devolution to include transport
The proposals, which will be included in the Queen's Speech later this month, would build upon the northern powerhouse vision previously announced that is intended to … Read More »
Honda & Daihatsu join vehicle recall
Honda confirmed today that its recall would cover almost 4.9 million more cars fitted with the airbags. Manufactured and supplied by Takata, the airbags have potentially … Read More »
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