Natalie Middleton
Time for fleets to play part in combating global warming
Fleets are being urged to play their part in taking action against global warming through adopting greener vehicle policies.
Fleets extending vehicle solutions across corporate setting
Businesses are increasingly looking to provide vehicle solutions to their entire employee base including those not entitled to a company car.
Andrew Savvas named director of Volkswagen Passenger Cars UK
Volkswagen Passenger Cars UK has appointed Andrew Savvas as its director, effective in the first quarter of 2019.
VisionTrack launches new video telematics mobile app
VisionTrack has introduced a new video telematics mobile app to bring all the functionality of its website platform via a smartphone.
Meridian to work more directly with corporate fleets in 2019
Medium-term rental specialist Meridian Vehicle Solutions is to increasingly target corporate fleets in 2019 through direct relationships. Although the company has historically worked almost entirely through … Read More »
Scottish Government feedback on fixed penalty notices due early 2019
The Scottish Government has said it will provide further feedback in early 2019 on plans to introduce on-the-spot fixed penalty notices for road traffic offences.
TTC solution helps Greenhous manage work-related driver risk
Car and commercial vehicle motor specialist Greenhous Group has deployed a new e-learning solution from TTC to reduce liability and risk of its fleet.
Fleet Logistics UK to drive business growth under new recruit
Fleet Logistics UK (FLUK) is looking to increase business at a local level with the appointment of Madelaine Webster as its new business development manager.
No-deal Brexit to cost UK auto sector £9bn a year
A no-deal Brexit could cost the UK automobile market some £9bn (€10bn) in annual revenue while making it hard for carmakers to justify having UK plants.
Nexus tool to cut vehicle damage costs
Nexus Vehicle Rental has launched a new damage reporting tool to help prevent customers paying unnecessary vehicle damage charges.
BVRLA sets out leasing and rental challenges for 2019
2019 will bring some significant challenges for vehicle rental and leasing firms but the industry is taking action to seize the initiative.
Pricing and specs revealed for Seat Tarraco seven-seat SUV
Seat has opened order books for its flagship Tarraco SUV, which is priced from £28,320.
Fleet values still at near-record levels, says BCA
Average used car values at BCA rose again in October, with values for fleet and lease and dealer part-exchange vehicles still at near record levels and … Read More »
Nationwide Windscreen Services scoops Lex award
Lex Autolease has awarded Nationwide Windscreen Services its Fleet Service Supplier of the Year title at its annual Supplier Focus Day.
Aston Barclay deploys Alexa service
Aston Barclay is using Alexa technology to share the group’s auction programme to buyers through a new service.
Alex Smith named MD of Volkswagen Group UK
Alex Smith is to become managing director of Volkswagen Group UK in the New Year, marking his return to the group after two years at Nissan.
Škoda Scala takes fight to Golf and Focus
Škoda has taken the wraps off its Scala hatchback, which provides it with its first-ever direct rival to the VW Golf and Ford Focus.
Car sharing to bring cost savings and convenience for fleets, says Turo
Fleets could cut rental costs by up to 35% while also benefiting from increased convenience by turning to car sharing.
Car remains king among transport options
Total motor vehicle traffic in Great Britain reached a new record level in 2017, with the car continuing to be the dominant means of travel.
Tim White joins Hyundai as national fleet sales manager
Hyundai Motor UK has appointed Tim White as national fleet sales manager with a remit to help shape the carmaker’s fleet strategy.
More work needed to encourage switch to telematics insurance
Cheaper insurance and improved safety are helping to encourage some drivers to make the shift to telematics-based insurance policies but more work is needed to persuade … Read More »
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