Natalie Middleton
Radius acquires Sure-Track
Crewe-based Radius Payment Solutions, which runs telematics and fuel card brands Kinesis and UK Fuels, has acquired Sure-Track for an undisclosed amount.
Mobile phone use still top 10 peeve for drivers despite offences declining
Other drivers’ use of mobile phones is seen as the most annoying habit on the road despite offences declining.
Scotland’s travel smartcards now offer multimodal mobility
Travellers in Scotland can now use all 16 types of public transport smartcards across all modes and operators, aiding mobility.
InstaVolt milestone demonstrates growing confidence in EVs
EV charging network InstaVolt has reached a key milestone of one Gigawatt hour of renewable power delivered to electric vehicle users across the UK, which is … Read More »
Prices and specs revealed for Citroën C5 Aircross Hybrid
Citroën has launched a plug-in hybrid version of its C5 Aircross SUV, bringing CO2 emissions of 39g/km and a 31-mile electric-only range to aid fleets looking … Read More »
Plug-in grants must continue for long term, says BVRLA
Plug-in vehicle grants should be extended for the long-term while CO2-based taxes also need revamping to support fleet take-up of greener vehicles.
Arnaud Bosvieux joins Manheim leadership team
Manheim has appointed Arnaud Bosvieux as customer relationship director.
Road deaths in Scotland rise 11% as overall casualties fall
The number of people killed in reported road accidents in Scotland rose 11% in 2018 despite an equivalent decrease in overall casualties.
Licence Check reports latest set of record results
Licence Check has seen further record results in terms of the number of licence checks it has carried out on company drivers – announced as it … Read More »
Sleeping fobs address keyless vulnerability problem but long-term fix still needed
Carmakers’ introduction of sleeping fobs is helping to resolve the keyless vulnerability problem in the short term but a long-term solution is still needed.
Fit-to-drive declarations ‘more important’ as drink and drug driving increases
Fit-to-drive declarations are becoming “more important” in the light of increased levels of drink and drug driving reported by the police – and could even help … Read More »
Toyota reveals prices and specs for all-hybrid C-HR range
Toyota has upgraded its C-HR crossover with a number of updates, including the introduction of an all-hybrid range.
Bristol diesel ban moves to next stage
Plans to ban diesels in Bristol city centre have advanced to the next stage after securing approval from the council cabinet.
Removal of mobile phone loophole is good but ‘not good enough’
The Government’s decision to close a mobile phone use legal loophole has been welcomed by motoring and safety organisations but calls have been made for hands-free … Read More »
Global Fleet Champions report explores how to engage drivers with key safety messages
New guidance on raising driver awareness of key road safety messages is now available from the Global Fleet Champions (GFC) campaign run by Brake.
BVRLA to monitor compliance with vehicle terrorism prevention scheme
The Government has enlisted the BVRLA to monitor and assess compliance against its Rental Vehicle Security Scheme.
HSE should increase focus on at-work driver safety, says IAM RoadSmart
The Health and Safety Executive is being urged to bring the safety of those who drive for work higher up its priority list – part of … Read More »
Drop in petrol price not good enough, says RAC
The price of petrol fell for the third month running in October but fuel prices are still too high, according to the RAC.
SEAT targets mobility service providers with fully electric eScooter
SEAT is to launch an electric motorcycle – its first motorcycle ever – as it looks to target both private customers and sharing services.
Carwow appoints Sepi Arani as new head of OEM
New car buying platform carwow has appointed Sepi Arani, formerly of hiyacar and Audi UK, as its new head of OEM.
Amey awards Sopp+Sopp accident management deal for 8,500-strong fleet
Amey has signed up Sopp+Sopp to provide accident management for its 8,500-strong vehicle fleet, including cars and LCVs.
Fleet Heroes 2019 finalists revealed
The Energy Saving Trust has revealed the finalists for this year’s Fleet Heroes, including well-known fleet names, ranging from DPD and Brecon Beacons National Park Authority … Read More »
Driver Hire and Horizon Vehicle Management tie-up to widen services
Fleet incident management specialist Horizon Vehicle Management is partnering with transport and logistics recruitment company Driver Hire to bring a wider spectrum of services to market.
Fleet demand stable in October as private buyer confidence wanes
The UK new car market fell 6.7% in October; hit by declining private buyer confidence although fleet demand remained stable and full electric registrations soared.
Barron McCann returns to Peugeot for £2m fleet upgrade
IT services specialist provider Barron McCann has taken delivery of 80 Peugeots under a £2m fleet upgrade.
New ‘league table’ reveals gaps in charging provision
Local authorities are being urged to take advantage of funding for charging as a new ‘league table’ reveals gaps in provision.
Government to clamp down on rogue car parks
Motorists could get a 10-minute grace period after their tickets expire as part of the Government’s clampdown on rogue private car parks.
