Natalie Middleton
Subscription models underpin LeasePlan strategy
LeasePlan is placing increasing focus on usership and subscription models as it announces global fleet and profit growth for 2017.
New trim level structure for Infiniti Q30 and QX30
Infiniti has implemented a new trim level structure for its Q30 compact hatchback and QX30 crossover models intended to simplify the line-ups.
2030-40 is ‘more realistic’ timeframe for driverless cars
Driverless cars won’t be on the road until at least the 2030s and could actually add to congestion unless they’re embedded into a car club strategy.
Forecourt firm deploys rapid EV chargers
Cornwall Garage Group is to install rapid EV chargers from InstaVolt at half of its 18-strong forecourt network.
Government funding to help explore V2G for fleets
An EDF Energy project to explore the fleet case for vehicle-to-grid technologies has become one of 21 schemes to secure multi-million government funding.
Parliamentary group to drive electric and autonomous vehicle agenda
A new Parliamentary group has formed to generate cross-party support for electric and autonomous vehicles, including looking at the grid infrastructure.
Three new unmarked HGVs to tackle distracted drivers
Highways England is to deploy three new unmarked HGV ‘supercabs’ following the success of its inaugural initiative.
4G introduction opens up mobility services for Mini
New Mini models are to get a range of mobility and planning digital services under connectivity upgrades.
New trim level brings luxury kit for Peugeot 3008 and 5008
Peugeot has added a new ‘GT Line Premium’ trim level to its 3008 and 5008 SUVs to bring a more luxury-focused approach.
Driver behaviour tech brings benefits for pool cars
Law firm Stephens Scown LLP has reported reduced emissions and fuel costs from its pool car fleet after deploying Lightfoot in-car driver guidance devices.
New scheme provides 24/7 access to mobility
Cardiff-based financial services provider MotoNovo Finance has cut costs while eliminating parking issues by replacing its pool car with Enterprise Car Club.
UK true fleet market only exemption to EU-5 growth trend
The UK true fleet sector was singled out within the EU-5 for being the only market to see a downturn in 2017, according to latest figures … Read More »
Clean Air Zones must take action on cars, campaigners say
Deploying Clean Air Zones (CAZs) that don’t tackle car usage will only have a minimal impact on air pollution.
TomTom expands On-Street Parking Service
TomTom’s On-Street Parking service is now available in 100 cities across Europe, including 13 new locations in the UK.
Mercedes-Benz launches extended fleet test drives
Mercedes-Benz has introduced a new 48-hour test drive initiative across its model line-up.
Connells Group signs up Inchcape Fleet Solutions
Estate agency Connells Group has awarded Inchcape Fleet Solutions (IFS) a three-year contract for fleet management services.
Rural infrastructure holes to inhibit autonomous vehicle usage
The initial benefits of autonomous vehicles will be restricted to urban environments unless a common framework is developed across the UK.
Asda leads way on fuel price cuts
Asda has cut up to 2ppl off its national unleaded and diesel prices in a move expected to be followed by the other supermarket fuel retailers.
Drink-drive casualties show ‘serious upswing’
The number of people killed or injured through drink-drive crashes increased dramatically in 2016, leading to urgent calls from road safety experts for immediate and concerted … Read More »
Government to explore graduated driver licensing
A Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL) system that would restrict drivers on when they could drive for two years after they pass their tests could be introduced … Read More »
Used car market in rude health over January
Used car values and volumes started the year strongly following the usual seasonal downturns in December.
Supermarkets urged to do ‘right thing’ on fuel prices
Supermarket fuel retailers are being called on to slash 3p a litre off petrol and diesel after a sharp drop in the price of oil.
Alfa Romeo Giulietta gets new Sport trim
Alfa Romeo has added a new Sport trim level to the Giulietta, bringing styling and equipment upgrades.
Updated Skoda Fabia drops diesels
Škoda’s updated Fabia will introduce an exclusively petrol engine line-up as it drops the 1.4-litre TDI.
Consultation explores options for Bristol EV charging network expansion
Businesses and individuals based in the Bristol area can now have their say on the future direction of the local electric vehicle charge point network ahead … Read More »
Fleet event sheds light on EV benefits
The benefits of electric vehicles to fleets, including low whole-life costs (WLCs), have come under focus at an inaugural EV event held by CLM for its … Read More »
Continued appetite for diesel in used car market
Petrol may be top dog among fleet and retail new car buyers but diesel demand remains strong in the used car sector according to latest figures.
Chevin app brings bespoke data collection for mobile workforces
Chevin has launched a new app designed to bridge the communication gap between a mobile workforce and the back office by supporting a wide variety of … Read More »
New role for Cap’s Derren Martin
Cap HPI has appointed current international senior car editor Derren Martin to the expanded role of head of current valuations.
Chargemaster Polar network to get 2,000 new charging points
Chargemaster is ramping up the expansion of its Polar electric vehicle charging network with the addition of 2,000 charge points this year.
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