Katie Beck
Fleet Hero awards application deadline extended
Now in their ninth year, the Fleet Hero awards are a key event in the green fleet calendar. The awards recognise private and public organisations that … Read More »
Enterprise Rent-A-Car acquires Burnt Tree
According to Enterprise, the deal will increase the breadth of vehicles and services the company can provide to its customers under its flexible commercial vehicle division, … Read More »
Every car on roads to be low carbon by 2050, says Transport Minister at LowCVP Annual Conference
Held on 15th July in Westminster, the event saw the gathering of businesses, manufacturers, charities and Governmental officials to discuss the progress of carbon emissions reduction … Read More »
Raising speed limits for lorries could make rural roads safer, says RAC
Commenting on the announcement, RAC spokesman Pete Williams said: ‘While it may seem counterintuitive on the face of it to suggest higher speeds create safer roads, … Read More »
FTA reveals most common driving licence failures
The service is designed to manage the labour-intensive job on members’ behalf, ensuring that their business is operating legally whilst providing immediate benefits from time and … Read More »
Gaining greater fleet efficiency
Fleetmatics Fleetmatics Group has released a new software-as-service (SaaS) platform designed specifically for mobile workforces. The products that fall under the platform, including Fleetmatics REVEAL, … Read More »
Daily rental decoded
When calling on the services of a daily hire provider, businesses need a solution that combines minimum fuss with maximum service. But how can you ensure … Read More »
Selsia reports repair costs below industry average
The company's latest figures show that its average repair costs across all of its approved repairers is now £1,018.00. This compares to an industry average of … Read More »
Motiva receives online boost after link with Fleetondemand
Industry-leading technology created by automotive software specialists Fleetondemand will also provide consolidated reporting designed to enhance fleet management. Richard Dawson, divisional director of Rental at Motiva … Read More »
Hertz UK reports major savings with Michelin tyre policy
Latest figures show the average total cost of ownership of tyres per vehicle for the company has dropped by almost a quarter since 2010. Hertz UK’s … Read More »
Unipart Automotive signs five-year vehicle management contract with Leasedrive
Commenting on the deal, Andrew Gerrish, projects director, Unipart Automotive, said: 'In January, we signed a contract for the delivery of 328 new Renault Kangoo vans … Read More »
How risky are your drivers?
Bad reputation It has been approximated that up to a third of all road traffic accidents in the UK involve somebody who is driving for work. … Read More »
Survey reveals salary sacrifice is most popular employee benefit
The report, carried out by Employee Benefits magazine in conjunction with flexible benefits consultant, Towers Watson, was drawn from the responses of 346 organisations. It found that some … Read More »
Kwik Fit wins Northern Ireland Fleet Industry Award for customer service
The Fleet Industry Awards were judged by an independent panel drawn from the business and motor trade community in Northern Ireland. Kwik Fit was commended by … Read More »
New advisory group to promote fleet best practice
The Fleet Industry Advisory Group (FIAG) is organised by industry veteran Geoffrey Bray and a team of experienced professional fleet managers who collectively have around 200 … Read More »
HgCapital's acquistion of The Parts Alliance is a 'game-changer' for aftermarket sector
The Parts Alliance is a £365 million turnover business group whose customers range from independent garages to multi-branch workshops and fast-fit operations. As part of the … Read More »
New car registration figures are sign of growing confidence, says PwC
Commenting on the figures, Phil Harrold, automotive partner, PwC, said:'The launch of the 14 registration plate has seen volumes rise to 464,284 registrations, a 17.7% rise … Read More »
LPG Autogas could offer solution to high emissions and smog concerns
Linda Gomersall, head of Autogas Ltd, said: 'The smog in London and the South East this week has highlighted the on-going issues of emissions in the … Read More »
The fuel complement
Telematics Telematics are now a key feature of fleet management, measuring everything from a driver’s behaviour behind the wheel, to the amount of time an engine … Read More »
Piecing it all together
As one of the most consistently popular ways of financing a new company car, contract hire has garnered a reputation as a cost-effective and comprehensive leasing … Read More »
Manheim upgrades Online trade sales platform
Designed to complement the physical auction programme, Manheim Online is offering a number of closed events throughout February and will be launching its open event programme … Read More »
Katie against the machine
Settling down into the driver’s seat, I felt my palms go clammy. Until recently I could barely start up an engine without feeling the stirrings of … Read More »
Fleet managers oblivious of death by dangerous driving laws
Launched at the company's London offices on 30th January, Allianz Commercial, in partnership with leading law firm DAC Beachcroft, has published a white paper aimed at … Read More »
Hertfordshire plugs into new E-Car hire club
The University’s Environment and Sustainability team has partnered with Source East (the region’s electric vehicle recharging network) and E-Car Club (the UK’s first entirely electric pay-per-use … Read More »
Europcar opens Mobility Centre at ExCeL London
Offering an all-encompassing transport solution, it will provide access to a wide range of car hire services, including a chauffeur-drive service from Prestige at Europcar, a … Read More »
Nissan unveils the new face of its Taxi for London
Nissan’s newly-redesigned taxi has been developed by Nissan Design Europe (NDE) in Paddington, the same design centre responsible for the Qashqai and Juke. The new taxi … Read More »
94% of fleet cars and vans setting high standards for tyre safety
Expert technicians from local ATS Euromaster centres checked the tyres on 301 vehicles in Sheffield, Slough and Dunblane, as part of the Freight Transport Association’s (FTA) … Read More »
Texting at the wheel as dangerous as drink-driving
Latest figures released by the DVLA in December show that more than half a million drivers have been caught and fined for using their phones while … Read More »
E-Training World expands online offering
The modules, which as well as providing training also ask questions on key topics, now include the ability to export the driver responses so that fleet … Read More »
Savvy fleet managers planning switch to cold weather tyres now, says ATS Euromaster
ATS Euromaster has revealed that it expects its total cold weather tyre sales to exceed £10m in 2013, as the popularity of seasonal fitments for cars and … Read More »
