Natalie Middleton
Lost Vehicle Excise Duty revenue hits £107m
New government figures show car tax evasion has continued to increase since the 2014 abolition of the tax disc in 2014.
Date set for next hearing in UK legal action against VW
The next hearing in the UK legal action against the Volkswagen Group for its use of so-called ‘defeat devices’ will take place on Monday 27 November, … Read More »
Volvo adds T4 petrol engine to S90 and V90
Volvo’s S90 saloon and V90 estate are now available with a new T4 petrol engine intended to appeal to business drivers.
Landscape construction and maintenance firm streamlines tyre management
Grounds maintenance and landscape construction company idverde has deployed a joint Michelin and BFGoodrich policy across its entire UK fleet to streamline tyre management.
SEAT ‘guardian angel’ concept can reduce risks and accidents
A new SEAT concept car featuring risk-reducing technology including a built-in breathalyser has gone on display at the Smart City Expo event in Barcelona.
Majority of fleet drivers not getting formal road risk training
Fleet drivers are missing out on formal training despite the opportunities for business to enhance their road risk management and cut costs.
Workplace Travel Scheme brings support for Nottingham fleets
Nottingham fleets can now benefit from grants of up to £25k to improve workplace travel, including adopting greener vehicles, under a new scheme from the city … Read More »
Government-backed app aims to cut car use
The Transport Select Committee is investigating ways to launch an all-encompassing transport app, aimed at making shared and public mobility as easy as using a car.
Zenith appoints group business development and strategy director
Zenith has appointed Martin Jenkins as group business development and strategy director with effect from 1 January 2018.
Prestige Fleet Servicing system updates to speed SMR process
Prestige Fleet Servicing has upgraded its Unity operating system with a number of new features that will speed up servicing, maintenance and repair (SMR) work for … Read More »
Cap HPI names new sales director
Cap HPI has named John Dennis as its new UK sales director, following the promotion of Chris Wright to managing director earlier this year.
Call for change in the law over driver eye care requirements
UK laws on vision requirements should require all motorists to prove their sight meets legal standards every 10 years.
European Parliament backs call for making driver assistance systems compulsory
The European Parliament has given its backing to a call for driver assistance systems such as autonomous emergency braking to be made standard on new cars.
Spotlight on remarketing of alternative fuel vehicles at VRA seminar
Next week’s Vehicle Remarketing Association Annual Seminar will include a speech from Giles Rayner of Nissan on alternative fuel vehicles.
Free Alfen guide to smart chargers
Dutch energy company Alfen has published a free guide on smart chargers and their associated benefits.
First phase of Midlands M1 smart motorway opens
Highways England has opened the first phase of a new stretch of smart motorway between junction 16 and 19 on the M1 as part of a … Read More »
MotorEasy launches breakdown product
MotorEasy has introduced a new breakdown cover product alongside its car maintenance and ownership services.
Lex Autolease reveals suppliers of the year
Lex Autolease has announced its suppliers of the year at its annual awards.
Fleet industry reveals Autumn Budget wish list
With just nine days to go until the Autumn Budget, some of the UK’s leading fleet organisations tell Fleet World of their Budget wish list.
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport returns to UK
Mitsubishi is to launch a new Shogun Sport in the UK some 10 years after the previous model departed.
Traffic lights go on trial on UK motorways
Highways England is to trial the use of traffic lights on motorway link roads to see if they can ease congestion.
BCA to manage company car services for Suzuki
Suzuki has outsourced its company car management to BCA as it looks to drive its fleet presence.
Audi develops sustainable diesel from water
Audi is to start producing ‘virtually CO2-neutral’ e-diesel from early next year, using renewable energy, water and CO2 taken from the atmosphere.
IT firm to swap to all-electric fleet
Fareham-based Taylor Made Computer Solutions is switching to an all-electric fleet as it looks to slash its carbon footprint.
Comprehensive vehicle history tops list for online trade buyers
Trade buyers place highest importance on a comprehensive vehicle history when acquiring used cars and vans online, new research from epyx indicates.
Fleets offered exclusive online demo of new Skoda Karoq
Business customers can now use Skoda’s Live Tour virtual showroom to get a real-time tour of the Skoda range, including an exclusive reveal of the forthcoming … Read More »
Cycling experience makes for better drivers, suggests research
Cyclist-drivers are faster at spotting potential dangers on the road than those who only drive cars, according to new research.
Online emissions database essential for Clean Air Zones, says RAC
Implementing an online database showing drivers the emissions standard for their particular registration plate is essential to avoid confusion under forthcoming Clean Air Zones.
LeasePlan programme to help corporates switch to EVs
LeasePlan is launching a new electric vehicle pilot programme to help large corporates make the transition to electric vehicles.
Trakm8 launches low-cost vehicle tracking for SMEs
A new plug and play tracking solution with fully online ordering and no installation/removal fees is now available from Trakm8.
