Natalie Middleton
Jason Chamberlain appointed new sales director at Rivus
Rivus Fleet Solutions has appointed Jason Chamberlain as its new sales director.
Drivers lack confidence in government EV ownership advice
The fleet and automotive industry should collaborate to inform drivers on the benefits of electric vehicles to help drivers make the shift away from petrol and … Read More »
Remarketing set for ‘paradigm shift’ to online as lockdown measures ease
The way defleeted cars are remarketed is undergoing a paradigm shift from physical auctions to online as Covid-19 lockdown measures are eased and wholesale activities recommence.
Top 10 regions for stolen and recovered cars revealed
Tracker has revealed the top 10 regions where cars were most stolen and recovered, with London continuing to top the list.
Euro NCAP safety rating overhaul is biggest change in a decade
Euro NCAP is introducing new safety tests – heralded as the “the biggest change to Euro NCAP’s impact testing protocols in a decade”.
Europe central to Kia plans for EV sales growth
Kia has outlined further details of its electric vehicle strategy, which will see many of its forthcoming EVs launch in Europe.
Fleets still in the dark on 0% BiK for electric vehicles
Fleet take-up of electric vehicle is fast-accelerating but awareness of the 0% Benefit-in-Kind on EVs is worryingly low.
Mazda factories ramp up production
Mazda is continuing its work to resume global production while also restarting deliveries in markets where possible.
NewMotion appoints Melanie Lane as CEO
Electric vehicle charging solutions provider NewMotion has appointed Melanie Lane as its new CEO.
Business case for electric vehicles reinforced by new tool
Fleets looking to electrify their vehicles can now use a new tool from Samsara to help inform their business case and provide solid grounds for a … Read More »
Rise in fleet driver speeding revealed as police clampdown starts
Fleet and commercial drivers are among the main culprits of the increased levels of speeding seen during lockdown, leading to increased calls for businesses to take … Read More »
Surge in EV leasing counters WLTP impact on average emissions
Average new lease car emissions fell to 113g/km at the end of 2019 – the lowest level since Q3 2018 – after a surge in battery … Read More »
TTC wins contract for driver education courses in Wales
TTC Group has pledged to place the Welsh language even further at the heart of delivery after it was awarded the contract to deliver driver education … Read More »
Demystifying EVs could fast-track driver demand
Uncertainty and confusion is leading the vast majority of motorists to delay changing to an electric vehicle but manufacturers and dealers have a leading role in … Read More »
Cutting corners on licence checks will store up major troubles, fleets warned
Fleets not carrying out proper licence checks are setting themselves up for major risk management problems in the future, including the possibility of corporate manslaughter cases.
Spike in breakdowns ‘disproportionate’ to traffic volume increase
Green Flag has reported a 72% rise in breakdowns after lockdown measure were eased, as a lack of maintenance takes its toll.
Coronavirus likely to drive grey fleet use and impact mobility take-up
The threat of coronavirus is likely to have a “fundamental” effect on the rate of adoption of mobility solutions by fleets while increasing grey fleet use, … Read More »
Timing not right to reintroduce charges in London, says BVRLA
The Mayor of London’s move to reintroduce road user charges from today (Monday 18 May) has come under fire from the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing … Read More »
Targa Telematics drives European corporate growth plans with new sales director
Roberto Moneda has joined Italian firm Targa Telematics as corporate fleet Europe sales director, in line with plans to expand further in Europe.
Cardiff collaboration teams up bike share scheme with bus app
Passengers in Cardiff will now be able to link up bike sharing and bus travel to ensure they can seamlessly travel around the city.
Ford restarts UK operations today
Ford is resuming production at its engine plants in Dagenham, Essex and Bridgend in South Wales from today (18 May).
Road safety at risk from post-lockdown device dependence
Driver distraction due to mobile phone use could escalate as lockdown restrictions ease as a result of good behaviour habits being lost during the coronavirus pandemic.
TfL to reinstate Congestion Charge and ULEZ under government bail-out
Transport for London has come under fire for plans to reinstate road user charges; part of a number of conditions to secure a £1.6bn package to … Read More »
Government plans for 6,000 rapid chargers on highways
Around 6,000 rapid chargers are expected to be in place across England’s motorways and major A roads by 2035; part of plans to drive electric vehicle … Read More »
Aston Barclay extends online auction programme
Aston Barclay is expanding its current online sales schedule with a new weekly digital auction sale programme hosted by live auctioneers.
Used car values volatile but changes not seismic, says Cap HPI
The used car market is showing signs of recovery, with volumes increasing and early indications that value changes are “by no means seismic”.
