Natalie Middleton
Fiat’s Francis Bleasdale joins BCA
Former Fiat fleet and remarketing director Francis Bleasdale has joined BCA as business development director, OEM.
M56 upgrades to bring disruption for drivers
Drivers are being warned of two weekend closures for parts of the M56 this month as part of a five-week project of upgrades.
Asda first again to pass on fuel savings
Asda has announced that it’s cutting fuel prices again as questions are raised over whether the other major UK supermarkets will follow suit.
Fleets urged to check vehicles are ULEZ-compliant
Businesses that drive into London’s forthcoming Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) are being urged to check their vehicles’ compliance with the new standards.
Fleet sales fall 7.3% in 2018 while new car emissions rise
Both fleet and overall UK new car registrations fell in 2018 while continued anti-diesel policies caused new car CO2 to rise for the second successive year.
Car leasing trends on the change, says Hippo
Leasing customer demographics are changing, due to an ageing population and changing technology use and consumer spending, according to Hippo Leasing.
EU U-turn will require more efficient emissions solutions
A European Court decision to overturn emissions compliance limits will see carmakers need to turn to more efficient emissions solutions while also complicating the use of … Read More »
Arval names new CEO and chairman
Arval has appointed Alain Van Groenendael as its new chairman and CEO, succeeding Philippe Bismut who stood down at the end of the year.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
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Safety fears putting brakes on bike commuting
Despite government initiatives to encourage cycling, only 7% of the nation commutes to work with a bike.
ARI enhances SMR network
ARI has appointed three mobile fleet engineers in a move to enhance and develop its SMR network.
Independent expertise essential to fleet reviews, says FleetLocum
Fleets relying on their chosen vehicle providers for expert advice will not benefit from a truly independent approach that will obtain the best value for money.
Supermarket fuel pricing behaviour could spell bleaker year for drivers
Fuel prices fell for the second month in a row in December but are still too high – with changes in supermarket fuel retailing being held … Read More »
Selsia appoints operations controller
Selsia Vehicle Accident Centres has appointed Ruth Lane to the position of operations controller within its expanding operations team.
New cyber security standard to help protect autonomous cars from hacking
A new cyber security standard has been released to help protect autonomous cars from hacking.
VW acquires WirelessCar from Volvo
The Volkswagen Group is acquiring a majority stake in Swedish telematics specialist WirelessCar from Volvo for an undisclosed amount.
WLTP review will see current VED and company car tax structures retained
HM Treasury has opened its planned review into whether revisions to Company Car Tax and Vehicle Excise Duty are required as a result of the shift … Read More »
Local authorities urged to prepare for extreme weather in future
Local authorities need to take a closer look at how they plan their maintenance programmes to efficiently overcome the challenges winter produces.
DfBB event to highlight benefits of public sector road risk management
Highways England and Driving for Better Business are to host a road safety summit at the House of Commons to highlight the benefits of road risk … Read More »
Trakm8 to drive growth strategy with new fleet and optimisation sales director
Trakm8 has appointed a new head of its fleet and optimisation sales team as it prepares for future growth.
Fleet drivers fall foul of police operation
A multi-agency operation on Devon and Cornwall arterial routes has seen both fleet drivers and their managers educated on better driving practices.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
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Thames Crossing consultation scores record response
The 10-week consultation on the Lower Thames Crossing has now closed, recording a record number of response for a consultation of its type.
British car manufacturing plummets 20% as Brexit uncertainty bites
The UK car industry has reiterated the devastating impact of a ‘no-deal’ Brexit scenario as manufacturing continues to suffer serious declines.
Project Edward scoops Prince Michael International Road Safety Award
The winners of the Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards for 2018 have been announced, with TISPOL’s Project Edward included among the list.
BMW and Daimler mobility JV gets green-light from US
US competition authorities have approved the creation of a mobility joint venture by Daimler and BMW.
Nationwide Windscreen Services scoops Hertz deal
Automotive glazing repair and replacement specialist Nationwide Windscreen Services (NWS) has been awarded a tw0-year contract to supply Hertz UK with automotive glazing services and ADAS … Read More »
