Natalie Middleton
National Windscreens drives service with new distribution centre
National Windscreens has opened a £1m regional distribution centre in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire in response to business growth and increasing numbers of windscreen variations.
Hero or Zero? The Road to Zero Strategy in focus
This summer saw the Government publish its long-awaited Road to Zero Strategy. Natalie Middleton looks at what it means for fleets.
AFRs coming for EVs – but not for PHEVs
Fleets will be able to use an advisory fuel rate of 4 pence per mile for fully electric cars from September – but HMRC is yet to … Read More »
Pricing revealed for new Kia Optima 117g/km 1.6-litre diesel
Kia’s updated Optima and Optima Sportswagon are now available to order, introducing revised design, increased technology and a new 1.6-litre diesel.
City Auction Group appoints new operations manager
David Macklin has joined City Auction Group as operations manager for the Rockingham site.
Drivers face spot fines for engine idling
Drivers could be subject to £20 on-the-spot penalties for leaving their engines running in the street as a growing number of cities turn to anti-idling measures to … Read More »
LeasePlan grows profits and global fleet
LeasePlan has reported strong underlying net result growth in Q2 as well as an increase in its serviced fleet.
Volvo S90, V90 and XC90 gain T5 petrol option
Volvo has added the 2.0-litre 247bhp four-cylinder turbocharged T5 petrol across the S90 saloon, V90 estate and XC90 SUV model ranges as it continues to shift … Read More »
Multifleet secures new funding to expand contract hire offering
Multifleet Vehicle Management has secured a seven-figure funding package from Santander Business Banking to expand its contract hire offering.
Have your say on Nottingham City Council’s air quality proposals
Nottingham City Council has opened a consultation on its plans to lower air pollution in line with legal limits.
Fleet Evolution runs free consultancy offer
Fleet Evolution is offering free consultancy to small businesses for a limited period to help them navigate through the current maze of confusing legislation surrounding company cars.
Volkswagen T-Roc gains 115g/km diesel
Volkswagen has updated its T-Roc compact SUV with a new 1.6-litre TDI diesel unit.
Rob Thomas joins DS Automobiles in new UK sales director role
DS Automobiles has appointed Rob Thomas as to the newly created role of UK sales director.
Free online fleet risk assessment tool launches
Fleets can now access a free online risk assessment tool that will highlight any issues with compliance and highlight ways to streamline operations.
Q&A: Ese Consulting
Launched last year, ESE Consulting combines three of the industry’s leading female figures to bring a refreshingly different approach to help fleet and automotive consultancy. Directors … Read More »
Fleet registrations rise but diesel demand still falling
The July car market saw a welcome rise in registration with both fleet and overall demand increasing, although year-to-date figures remain more downbeat.
Derby mulls non-CAZ option in air quality plans
Derby City Council has opened a consultation on its air quality plans, including the council’s preferred option, which would not see a clean air zone implemented.
Utilities firm drives brand image with Škoda fleet
Complete Utilities has taken delivery of the first vehicles under a new fleet deal with Škoda.
Hyundai reveals pricing and CO2 for i30 N Line
Hyundai has announced details for the i30 N Line ‘warm hatch’, which will go on sale in the UK on 3 September.
Leasys names new CEO and head of UK
Leasys has appointed Alberto Grippo as its new chief executive officer as well as naming new leadership for its UK operations.
Fuel prices creep up in July with worse on cards
Fuel prices continued their rollercoaster ride in July with an increase of around 1p a litre for both petrol and diesel, new RAC Fuel Watch data … Read More »
CO2 rises growing for NEDC Correlated cars
Popular fleet segments including medium and large SUVs are being hit by the largest increases in CO2 under the new WLTP fuel economy cycle – and … Read More »
Vauxhall Insignia gains 197bhp petrol engine
The Vauxhall Insignia is now available to order with a new 197bhp 1.6-litre direct injection turbo petrol engine.
Venson becomes first to sign up to The Great British Fleet Event
Leasing and fleet management specialist Venson Automotive Solutions has been named as the first exhibitor to sign up to next year’s inaugural Great British Fleet Event, … Read More »
Lex MD Tim Porter set to retire
Tim Porter is to retire from Lex Autolease in late October after some five years as managing director.
Trakm8 expands into new manufacturing facility
Trakm8 has invested in a new manufacturing facility as it looks to increase production capacity in response to demand.
West Sussex County Council deploys Renault Zoe EVs
West Sussex County Council has added the first fully electric cars to its fleet in the form of four Renault Zoes.
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