Natalie Middleton
Drivy app updates to make car sharing even easier
The Drivy car sharing app has received a number of new updates as the service passes the milestone of two million active users globally.
Change company car tax to drive ULEV take-up, says Committee for Climate Change
Far-reaching action on transport – including changes to company car tax – are needed to ensure the Government meets legally-binding targets emissions targets.
Digital remarketing developments to come under VRA spotlight
Revolutionary developments in digital technology are to be spotlighted at the July meeting of the Vehicle Remarketing Association.
European car market shows signs of slowdown
European car registrations saw slight growth in May although volumes hit their highest level in over a decade.
Audi reveals facelifted A4 Saloon and Avant
The Audi A4 Saloon and Avant have been updated with sharper design features and enhanced equipment for the 2019 model year.
BCA scores BMW UK and Alphabet remarketing deal
BMW UK has signed up BCA Marketplace to provide a range of physical and digital remarketing solutions, including defleeting vehicles for its Alphabet fleet management and … Read More »
UK car manufacturing rises 1.3% in May
UK car production was up 1.3% in May but still remains down year on year.
FMG extends telematics contract with Trakm8
Incident management specialist FMG is to continue using telematics services from Trakm8 for a further three years for its driver behaviour solution.
Fleet research to help shape future road risk solutions
Fleet operators, both in the UK and globally, are being asked to take part in research that could help develop new road risk solutions while also … Read More »
Vauxhall Corsa gets Euro 6.2-compliant engines across range
Vauxhall’s refreshed Corsa three-door and five-door models are now available to order, bringing a number of changes.
Thatcham chief executive Peter Shaw to step down
Peter Shaw is stepping down from his role as chief executive at Thatcham Research with immediate effect due to ill health.
Uber gets short-term licence for London
Uber has been granted a 15-month probationary licence to operate in London after making changes to its practices.
More than half of speeding offences happen in 30mph zones
Over 1,000 drivers every day are caught speeding, equating to one every 75 seconds, according to new analysis.
Total Security goes hybrid across fleet
Total Security Services (TSS) has replaced all diesels in its fleet with 70 Toyota C-HR hybrid crossovers in line with its efforts to reduce its carbon footprint.
Nottingham fleets get added support with switch to ULEVs
Fleets in Nottingham are being offered funding support, advice and free vehicle trials in a new initiative to encourage the transition to ultra-low emission vehicles.
FleetEurope creates operations manager role
FleetEurope has appointed Lauren Rolfe to the newly created position of operations manager.
UK roads turning into pothole money pit, warns AA
Vehicle damage from defective road surfaces is seeing a sharp rise, says the AA, as it urges the Government to take action.
UK car investment halves as Brexit uncertainty bites
The UK automotive industry is urging the Government to rethink its position on a Brexit customs union as UK car investment slumps to half what it … Read More »
£25m funding could bring self-driving services from 2020
Self-driving vehicle developers can now apply for a share of up to £25m to develop, demonstrate and trial technologies for connected and autonomous vehicles in real-world … Read More »
Zipcar’s one-way carsharing service launches in Westminster
Zipcar has signed a deal with Westminster City Council that will enable it to offer one-way car sharing throughout the London borough from early July.
Activa Contracts partners with Nationwide Mobile Repairs
Activa Contracts has become the first major contract hire and leasing firm to partner with Nationwide Mobile Repairs as it looks to open up the benefits … Read More »
Jaama’s ‘MyVehicle App’ gets host of new features for fleets
Jaama has updated its ‘MyVehicle App’ solution to bring a range of new functionality to aid fleet compliance and efficiency.
AdBlue breakdowns double in 2017
The number of breakdowns linked to AdBlue almost doubled last year to 23,000 according to the AA as driver ignorance over the chemical and its use … Read More »
Pricing and specs revealed for petrol-only i20
Hyundai has announced pricing and specs for its facelifted i20 five-door supermini, which is now on sale ahead of the launch of the three-door version.
One in 10 drivers think mobile phone risks are ‘overstated’
More visible police enforcement is needed to force ‘addicted’ mobile phone users to make the break.
New Ford Focus gets pothole detection tech
Ford’s fourth-generation Focus will gain a new pothole detection system that can reduce the impact – and the chances of damage – from hitting potholes.
