Natalie Middleton
Free AA breakdown service rescues 100 NHS workers a day
A free breakdown service launched at the start of April by the AA for all NHS workers has already been used nearly 2,000 times.
NHS workers offered free-of-charge use of Nissan dealer vehicles
Nissan’s UK dealer network has united to provide more than 100 cars for free-of-charge use by NHS workers.
DriveTech staff step up to support Covid-19 response
Employees at DriveTech are helping to support the Covid-19 response through a range of volunteering roles during lockdown.
MG donates 30,000 face masks to hospitals
Hospitals in the UK and Ireland are being supplied with 30,000 face masks from MG Motor to aid their response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Coronavirus: How the fleet sector is evolving to cope
Described as a major scientific and societal challenge, the Covid-19 pandemic has hit fleets hard. Natalie Middleton explores the short- and longer-term impacts and new ways … Read More »
Vehicle thefts soar by 21% in three years
Vehicle theft in England and Wales continues to rise dramatically; up 21% in the last three financial years according to new data as thieves turn to … Read More »
New Audi A3 Saloon prices, CO2 and specs revealed
Audi has revealed its second-generation A3 saloon, which will introduce new styling, driver assistance technologies and mild hybrid engines when it goes on sale later this … Read More »
Oil flash crash may not bring drastically lower pump prices
Despite oil prices crashing yesterday, falling demand may stop prices dropping to reflect lower wholesale costs – leading to increased debate over the UK’s ‘rip-off’ fuel … Read More »
Company cars repurposed as driveway offices during lockdown
Company car drivers on lockdown are taking refuge in their cars for peace, quiet and uninterrupted video calls.
Only 14% of motorists would buy a driverless vehicle
The majority of drivers would not consider buying a fully self-driving vehicle in the future, despite awareness of the benefits of such technology.
Majority of Brits now back pavement parking ban
More than half (52%) of the public now wants a UK-wide ban on pavement parking, showing a significant change in recent years.
New platform enables fleet policy reviews and driver training during extended lockdown
A new programme of e-learning options has been introduced by IAM RoadSmart to help businesses enhance driver training and review their fleet policies during the extended … Read More »
UK vehicle ownership at record high but car emissions at record low
A total of 40.4 million cars, vans, trucks and buses are now registered for use in Britain; a record high but with CO2 emissions at a … Read More »
ULEZ prompts major rethink on car usage
Two-thirds of Londoners have already changed their usual mode of transport since the introduction of the Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) and higher numbers will switch … Read More »
Bridgestone resumes production across European network
Bridgestone EMIA is resuming production across all its European manufacturing plants as it cites rising business and customer demand for tyres.
Markerstudy and Vision work to help keyworkers
Insurance firm Markerstudy is working with Vision Vehicle Solutions to help keep the country’s critical workers and NHS volunteers mobile.
EU car registrations fall 55.1% in March
Car registrations in the EU27 markets plunged 55.1% in March as a result of lockdown measures seen in most countries.
Volvo restarts production in Sweden
Volvo is restarting production at its Torslanda plant in Sweden from today (20 April) as well as reopening its Swedish offices after setting new protocols in … Read More »
Fleet renewal schemes vital to help relaunch vehicle demand, say carmakers
Fleet renewal programmes will be needed to restart vehicle demand in Europe, as part of a wider co-ordinated package of measures.
New platform to help drive broker sales and cut fleet costs
A new service designed to provide leasing brokers with a comprehensive view of the market place could help drive growth among the segment while generating reduced … Read More »
Vauxhall paves way to reopen Ellesmere Port
Vauxhall has started preparations to reopen its Ellesmere Port plant in the Wirral after implementing a range of safety protocols to help protect workers.
Rockingham responds to secure parking demand for lease and hire vehicles
Rockingham Group says it’s seeing a surge in enquiries for short-term, secure storage from local and national leasing and hire companies in response to the lockdown.
Car finance customers to be offered three-month payment freeze
Car finance customers struggling to meet repayments should be offered a three-month freeze on payments and interest, according to new guidance from the FCA.
Kia grows electric and hybrid sales 21% in falling new car market
Sales of Kia’s electric and hybrid cars increased 20.8% in Europe in the first quarter of 2020, despite the overall decline in the new car market.
GeniePoint charging network free for all key workers
The GeniePoint charging network is offering free charging for key workers throughout the Covid-19 crisis.
New-gen Škoda Octavia revealed as debut nears
Škoda has released new images of its fourth-generation Octavia ahead of its launch this summer.
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