Katie Beck
wejo smart driving app launches fleet offering
The wejo fleet app is available to download to the users phone with Android and iOS systems. It uses GPS and commonly used mapping software to register … Read More »
Telematics data suggests speed cameras are creating unsafe braking 'black spots'
80% of all the UK speed cameras investigated had hard braking activity, with braking increasing six fold on average at these locations. Wunelli defines a hard … Read More »
Fleetio adds VIN Decoding feature for improved efficiency
To help fleet managers specify the correct vehicles and even replace assets as their fleets grow in size, the VIN decoding feature expedites the process of … Read More »
Fleetcor UK invests in expanded sales team
Appointed to lead the sales operation is Tony Murtagh. Prior to joining Fleetcor UK, Tony worked at Lloyds Bank & Lex Autolease for over 17 years, … Read More »
39% of British drivers involved in an unreported incident during GMT
The survey by dash cams retailer, LaptopsDirect.co.uk, quizzed 1,000 car drivers on their experiences of driving during Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). It found a third have … Read More »
Allianz partners with Lightfoot for improved fleet driver safety
The partnership with Lightfoot enables Allianz’s Fleet and Motor Trade policyholders to purchase Lightfoot at a discounted rate. Lightfoot’s small in-cab device can be fitted to … Read More »
Alphabet boosts employee engagement with new appointment
Ms Witty's role focuses on three key areas of the business: cultural values, reward and recognition, and corporate social responsibility and charity. With her goals firmly set … Read More »
More than 80% of company car drivers admit motorway speeding
In total, 81% of company car drivers admitted to regularly breaking the 70mph speed limit, compared to 69% of private motorists. But when asked if they … Read More »
6 steps to better… Contract Hire
1. Understand the tax incentives Sourcing a fleet through contract hire can have significant economic advantages for a business over outright purchasing of assets. Vehicles … Read More »
Day in the life of – Skoda area fleet sales manager Lerato Barrett
Meeting face-to-face I have circa 90 customers to look after, and I am their main point of contact. Face‐to‐face discussion is key to building relationships. Here … Read More »
7 steps to better accident management
1. Put Drivers First According to a recent survey conducted by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), 86% of fleets had to deal an on‐road incident … Read More »
Nexus team completes Three Peaks Challenge in aid of Yorkshire Air Amublance
The Three Peaks walking team comprised 11 Nexus employees, ten of whom completed the challenge after scaling Pen-Y-Ghent (694m), Whernside (736m) and Ingleborough (723m). A further … Read More »
New JOLT monitoring app offers protection against insurance fraud
The driver element is free of charge and can be installed on any smartphone and does not require additional storage space. The driver simply downloads JOLT, … Read More »
Tusker to supply Peel Ports with salary sacrifice car scheme
Commenting on the partnership with Tusker, Howard Sloane, Group HR director for Peel Ports Group, said: “We have been pleasantly surprised with the immediate number of … Read More »
Mazda set to unveil new Koeru crossover concept at Frankfurt
The name Koeru, Japanese for ‘exceed’, or ‘go beyond’, has been selected for Mazda’s latest venture into the growing crossover market. Designed using the KODO – … Read More »
Technology causing problems for vehicle owners, finds inaugural J.D Power survey
The study examines 177 problem symptoms across eight categories: engine and transmission; vehicle exterior; driving experience; features/controls/displays; audio/communication/entertainment/navigation (ACEN); seats; heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC); and … Read More »
Suzuki Baleno set for Frankfurt Motor Show debut
The Baleno’s new technologies include the first application of the newly Suzuki developed 1.0-litre BOOSTERJET direct injection turbocharged petrol engine. Fuel efficiency has been improved by … Read More »
Michelin Tyre appoints new commercial director for UK and Republic of Ireland
The expanded role will see Heywood join the senior leadership team of Michelin Tyre plc and he will represent the company commercially in the UK and … Read More »
IAM concerned at ‘stagnation’ in progress on drink drive accidents
Drinking and driving data from 1979-2014 shows there were an estimated 8,320 drink-drive casualties in 2014 in Britain, up from 8,270 in 2013. This is the … Read More »
CMS SupaTrak Launches Training Academy
The new services can be delivered both on and offline and are designed to advise businesses on topics such as compliance, driver behaviour, fuel management, health … Read More »
ESOS deadline is just four months away
By 5 December 2015, firms with more than 250 employees or those with a turnover exceeding £35m and balance sheet in excess of £30m must have … Read More »
Advice from the front line
Long-term BiK levels a necessity Peter Cakebread, Marshall Leasing CEO and former BVRLA chairman Peter Cakebread, who chaired a seminar entitled ‘Effective Vehicle Choice and Fuel … Read More »
Auto Windscreens acquires AA AutoWindshields
Announced today (5 August), the deal will see AA AutoWindshields’ Preston offices and its 200 staff and technicians integrated with Auto Windscreens and, under a ten … Read More »
AdBlue requirement of new Euro 6 diesels may cause issues for unprepared fleets
From 1 September 2015, all new cars, plus light commercial vehicles under 1305kg (unladen), sold in the EU must be compliant with EU6 standards for exhaust … Read More »
New telematics service for Fleet Hire's salary sacrifice and fleet customers
TelMi hardware is being fitted to all new cars supplied by Fleet Hire to salary sacrifice customers through its Car Salary Exchange division as an aid … Read More »
Europcar opens sixth rental location in Bristol
The new central location gives business and leisure traveller’s to the area access to flexible car and van hire, including the Prestige from Europcar range. The new … Read More »
National Grid renews salary sacrifice contract with Tusker
Following its inception in 2011, over 100 cars were been ordered within the first 48 hours from launch, and more than 1,500 orders placed to date. … Read More »
99% of drivers would not investigate a car alarm
The survey found that the constant beep-beep-beep of a vehicle alarm tops the list of late-night annoyances in suburban living, usually because they are almost always … Read More »
MINI Connected app relaunched with new services and updates
The rejuvenated MINI Connected will simplify the App’s menu interfaces and offer MINI drivers access to road information and driving related functions. New and updated features … Read More »
Q&A: Peter Bridgen of FleetCor UK
What is the Allstar One card? Customers have informed us that they find using two separate cards for Allstar and Keyfuels transactions a bit cumbersome, … Read More »