Katie Beck
Mobility start-up unveils car rental and chauffeur app for Londoners
Ubeeqo aims to help urban car owners utilise the multitude of transport options aside from owning a car. The company highlights that city-dwellers choose to own … Read More »
Fuelmate launches new fuelcard for companies with limited credit history
The new card allows companies to load a set number litres on to an account and top up via phone or direct debit when the credit … Read More »
Privacy concerns a barrier to adoption of full-time tracking units
The survey of 500 UK firms which run business vehicles found that 40% reported staff concerns about the perceived intrusion into their privacy associated with full-time … Read More »
Data capture: A look at the latest telematics developments
Personal Data Connected services are becoming more common in the latest infotainment systems, including emails, calendars, social media and downloadable apps – potentially with accounts … Read More »
National Police forces select over 1000 Ford vehicles for fleet renewal
First the UK’s northern consortium of 22 police forces ordered 680 Ford models, including 120 Kuga SUVs and 560 Transit Custom medium vans. Ford Kuga … Read More »
Supermarkets cut diesel at the pumps to lowest price in 11 years
For freight operators fuel represents around a third of annual operating costs. FTA’s members have reported that the high price of fuel is their number one … Read More »
Slashing of diesel to £1/l will save an average £10 on every fill-up
Commenting on the slashed price of diesel, RAC fuel watch spokesman Pete Williams, said: "The UK's 11 million diesel drivers will clearly welcome this move by … Read More »
Activa Contracts launches new 'wear and tear' guide to target greater transparency
The ‘Wear and Tear Guide’ is initially being made available to customers online, but printed copies will be distributed as new vehicles are delivered to company … Read More »
MIB film highlights consequences of driving without insurance
The video, part of the 'Gone in seconds' campaign, highlights the consequences of driving uninsured and carries the message ‘don’t lose your car, your friends, your … Read More »
AA signs new B2B assistance contract with Lex Autolease
The new three year contract will support Lex Autolease’s services which it provides to around 300,000 vehicles, as the UK’s largest fleet and leasing manager, and … Read More »
Intelligent Telematics appoints industry pioneer Saleem Miyan as CEO
He has been appointed to the company’s executive board of directors with immediate effect and will use his experience in both the technology and insurance sectors … Read More »
2016 set to be a difficult year for used market, predicts Cap
Derren Martin, senior editor at cap Black Book, said: “Buyers were back in the market early in December, looking for stock for January, but they were … Read More »
Government unveils new measures and proposals to improve road safety
This follows plans announced last month to introduce a deposit which is returned to the learner driver if they pass, encouraging them to take their test … Read More »
Effective enforcement needed for mobile phone crackdown to succeed, warns RAC
Commenting on the guidelines, RAC head of external affairs Pete Williams, said: “The RAC Report on Motoring this year showed motorists are increasingly worried about other … Read More »
Alphabet expands AlphaRent+ fleet by 25% over Christmas period
Over the past few weeks Alphabet have taken delivery of over 250 new vehicles across a range of marques, including the Infiniti Q50, the VW CC, … Read More »
52% of motorists suppport stricter penalties for use of hand-held devices
Nearly 90% of the 445 road users who responded to the survey said that the use of a handheld mobile device while driving was "very distracting", … Read More »
Prestige offers servicing from record number of UK centres
Prestige provides vehicle servicing, maintenance and repair work for leasing companies, fleet management providers, corporate fleets and aftermarket warranty companies. Its network of independent service centres … Read More »
BVRLA meets with Transport Minister to present policy recommendations
The chief executive of the BVRLA, Gerry Keaney presented Mr Goodwill and other Members of Parliament with the industry’s policy recommendations at a Parliamentary reception in … Read More »
Brake offers critical response training for employers
The one-day training course, sponsored by international law firm Kennedys, takes place on Wednesday 2 March 2016, in central London. The training will cover the procedures … Read More »
Premium approach: How technology can cut fleet insurance costs
The Association of British Insurers estimates that £11bn was spent on car insurance last year, and from the end of this year, fleets will be hit … Read More »
Environmental features and appearance is increasing important, finds Attitudes survey
The top three reasons for those respondents who manage fleets when choosing their most predominant fleet models were found to be; appearance (43%), environmentally friendliness (42%) … Read More »
Jaama software eases compliance burden and drives efficiency for Speedy
Speedy operates a fleet of some 600 company cars, 1,000 light commercial vehicles and 200 trucks. The company introduced Jaama’s Key2 technology in February 2014 and is … Read More »
Fast fits: At your service
ATS Euromaster Vital statistics: 340 centres, 820 mobile units. Introduction of MasterCARE This year has seen the introduction of MasterCARE, a new service package designed to … Read More »
Marshall Motor Holdings renews remarketing deal with Manheim
Manheim operates auction centres across the UK, as well as online auctions, and will run the Marshall part-exchange sales programme through its Bristol, Colchester and Mansfield … Read More »
BVRLA launches roundtables to outline policy positions for 2016
The first gathering took place on 19th October and discussed the subject of Vehicle Safety. Future events will focus on Intelligent Mobility, Air Quality and Business … Read More »
DVSA releases new Better Driving guide for improved driver behaviour
The guide, Better Driving, has been produced by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) in partnership with leading psychologist in the field of driver behaviour, … Read More »
39% of business drivers have had penalty points when driving at work
In total, 39% of business drivers surveyed said that they had received points on their license for work-related driving misdemeanours. Almost two-thirds (62%) of those with … Read More »
Energy Savings Opportunity Scheme (ESOS) deadline looms
Critical to accurately calculating the amount of energy used by vehicles on business-related journeys are detailed fuel purchasing and mileage records, although the government has said … Read More »
Nurse Plus expands SEAT fleet with Leon delivery
Nurse Plus operates on a pool car basis which ensures that cars are always available for client visits, which for domiciliary services in particular can be … Read More »
Average fleet growth and market confidence revealed in Fleet Market Attitudes Report
Figures from the Fleet Market Attitudes Report show that the UK’s current economic climate has had a positive effect on the fleet market, with the average … Read More »
