Katie Beck
Early introduction of ULEZ will penalise SMEs, says RAC
In response to the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan’s announcement that the government will bring the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) into London a year earlier … Read More »
“We want to hear Brexit ideas,” urges Business Secretary Savid Javid
Business Secretary Sajid Javid has moved to reassure the fleet and automotive sectors over Brexit, saying he wanted to hear ideas from firms about how the … Read More »
Working in harmony: The future for licence checking
One year on from the abolition of the paper licence counterpart, we look at how the licence checking industry is changing. After years of toing and … Read More »
A grand day out: A review of the 2016 Fleet Show
Hundreds of fleet industry professionals descended on Silverstone for Fleet Show 2016. In the first of two months of coverage we look at what they drove … Read More »
Canterbury tales: An interview with Longleys Private Hire Ltd director, David George
Telematics can transform a business. It certainly did for Longleys Private Hire, which installed a system and found its business crippled as a result. The Canterbury-based … Read More »
SMMT launches Motor Industry Facts Guide 2016
The 34 page guide contains a wealth of data and background for journalists covering the automotive sector, with information including the latest investment and environmental facts, … Read More »
Vertu Motors names new general manager of Vertu Group Fleet
Mr Jewell retired from Vertu Group Fleet, part of Vertu Motors PLC after nine years of service and 48 years in the motor industry. Mr Lowdon, … Read More »
Twitter engagement goes into overdrive for Silverstone Fleet Show
Networking opportunities proved particularly popular. Exhibitor Fuelmate (@Fuelmate) tweeted: “Thank you @thefleetshow, we had a great day meeting lots of new friends,” and CVM iLease (@CVMiLease) … Read More »
Visitor enthusiasm not dampened by weather at Fleet Show 2016
Visitors enjoyed a stunning array of cars available to drive on three different circuits of Silverstone’s world-famous Grand Prix track. Manufacturers were kept busy all … Read More »
Aston Barclay makes £750k improvements to Westbury auction site
Aston Barclay has completed a £750,000 investment programme at its Westbury site.
Vauxhall OnStar reaches 1.5m customer interactions
Currently, about half of new Vauxhall/Opel models delivered in Europe feature OnStar, with customers able to contact a trained advisor using the built-in blue OnStar service … Read More »
Fleet service companies to the fore at Silverstone Fleet Show
Show organisers have revealed that a total of 44 fleet service companies have signed up to attend the event, which is being held over three halls … Read More »
Vauxhall enhances fleet website with industry-first video tutorials
The fleet knowledge area features a range of helpful short tutorials explaining complex areas such as whole life costs, P11D values and Benefit-in-Kind taxation for for … Read More »
Latest Fleet Matters flip-book explains ‘Why and how’ of compliance
It also explains the fleet manager's legal obligations and offers suggestions on the help available to best protect the driver and the organisation's interests. Each … Read More »
Nominations for Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards 2016 now open
Established in 1987, The PMIRSA recognises outstanding achievement in road safety and innovation world-wide. All road users, including pedestrians, drivers, cyclists, bikers and horse riders … Read More »
‘Red Thumb’ awareness day highlights risks of distracted driving
Developed in the UK by Devon County Council’s road safety team, My Red Thumb sets out to reach as many road users as possible through the use … Read More »
G3 Remarketing expands physical car auction offering
As part of a strategy to present a comprehensive programme of remarketing events to the motor trade, G3 will introduce a second physical evening sale every … Read More »
Fleets must fight to control vehicle data, says Chevin
The situation is likely to be caused by the development of the connected car over the next few years, the company explains, and the desire of … Read More »
Plate change impacts volume mix and used values in March, finds BCA
Dealers sold a greater number of part-exchange vehicles following on from the new registration plate on 1 March.Year-on-year, however, the headline figure was up by £314, … Read More »
Practice what you preach: The IAM’s David Batten
As one of the UK’s highest profile road safety charities, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has a commitment to making Britain’s roads a safer … Read More »
Drivers using abrasive chemicals to try to declog DPFs, specialist finds
PF investigated the call history for its blocked DPF helpline for last year to find some of the inappropriate ways customers have tried to unblock their … Read More »
Day in Life: Russ White, group auctioneer at Manheim
Nationwide auction network As a group auctioneer at Manheim I engage in pre‐sale activity, trying to get bids on vehicles and placing vehicles, and checking catalogues … Read More »
Lease accounting changes: What’s it all about?
The International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) has published a new set of rules – an ‘accounting standard’ – setting how companies should account for leases in … Read More »
Confirmation of visitor numbers as easy as ABC for Fleet World Fleet Show 2016
Last year’s Fleet Show attracted higher numbers of top quality fleet decision-makers than ever before – up 25% on the previous year – and the audience … Read More »
Pimlico Plumbers: A very modern old-fashioned fleet
Stopping to chat with busy mechanics during a tour of Pimlico Plumbers’ HQ, managing director Charlie Mullins’ pride in his company’s in‐house fleet management operation is … Read More »
Subaru's new Global Platform to underpin future EVs and hybrids
The new platform will provide a single concept for all Subaru models, including hybrid vehicles, plug-in hybrids, electric cars, and other types of alternative power units. … Read More »
LowCVP and Clean Air Alliance launch joint initiative to tackle air quality
The initiative, which focuses on the impacts of road transport on health, environment and air quality, was launched at a seminar and Parliamentary reception on 1 … Read More »
SMEs in focus
Fluctuations in fleet size The SME market will be a growth area for new registrations in the year ahead, both fleets and their suppliers reckon. … Read More »
Councils spending more on road projects and repairs, finds IAM
A Freedom of Information (FOI) request by the IAM has found councils are increasingly investing more money into capital projects (i.e. road rebuilding) rather than spending … Read More »
Petrol and diesel prices could dip as low as 86p, predicts RAC
In a statement, the RAC explained that since the beginning of December, oil has tumbled by 30% from $43.26 to a 12-year low of $30.06 on … Read More »
