Natalie Middleton
ALD further broadens EV experience at MPG Marathon
ALD Automotive UK is using its latest experiences of testing electric vehicles to help fleets looking to go green.
V4B branches into short-term rental
Contract hire and leasing broker V4B has expanded into daily rental with the launch of a short-term rental service for fleets.
Ex-fleet values rise in September
The used car market performed strongly in September, with a notable performance in the ex-fleet sector, according to Manheim.
Declining Astra sales prompt job cuts at Ellesmere Port plant
Vauxhall has confirmed that it is to cut around 400 jobs at its Ellemere Port plant in the UK in line with falling demand for the … Read More »
Drivers who kill to get life sentences
Dangerous drivers who kill while using their mobile phones or speeding could now get life sentences under a change to sentencing.
Prices revealed for Hyundai’s Juke-rivalling Kona crossover
Hyundai’s forthcoming Kona crossover will be priced from £16,195 when it launches in the UK – undercutting sibling model the Kia Stonic by £100 but coming … Read More »
Used diesel prices defy negative press, reports Autorola
Used diesel prices remained static for the second quarter running and look strong going forwards, according to Autorola.
Government urged to spend rising fuel and motoring tax income on roads
Potholes and congestion on local roads could be eased if the government gave the income from rising fuel and motoring taxes to councils.
The road sign that can detect if drivers are using mobile phones
New technology that can pick up if drivers are using a phone and activate a warning sign is imminently being launched on UK roads.
Polar network gains 300th rapid charger
Chargemaster’s Polar network is now the largest rapid charging network in the UK, according to the firm, following the installation of the 300th unit.
Renault bolsters electric vehicle experience with new fleet appointments
Renault has added two electric vehicle specialists to its fleet team to provide expert guidance for fleets looking to switch to EVs.
Jayne Pett joins Fleet Operations as sales and marketing director
Fleet Operations has appointed well-known industry figure Jayne Pett as sales and marketing director.
Shell to develop full raft of EV charging solutions with NewMotion acquisition
Shell has signed a deal to buy NewMotion, one of Europe’s largest electric vehicle charging providers, as it looks to ramp up its charging proposition.
UK true fleet sector remains in a slump
New car registrations in September saw the continued downturn of the true fleet market in the UK, with a growing YtD loss.
‘Smart Crossing’ tech could help protect pedestrians and drivers
New ‘Smart Crossing’ technology that could help make pedestrians, cyclists & drivers safer and more aware of each other has been unveiled in London.
Lyreco shaves £20k off rental costs in 2016
Lyreco UK, a distributor of office supplies and workplace solutions, has reported major savings in its daily rental costs under the use of Alphabet’s accident management … Read More »
Q-Park offers car parking discounts for POLAR members
Electric vehicle drivers using Chargemaster’s POLAR charging network can benefit from discounts on parking under a new deal.
Drivers warned not to rely solely on TPMS for tyre safety
Although the introduction of tyre pressure monitoring systems (TPMS) has brought valuable tyre safety benefits, drivers need to be aware of the technology can and can’t … Read More »
Fleetsauce expands with new appointments
Contract hire and leasing group Fleetsauce is continuing its expansion drive with the appointment of two new account managers.
Oxford moots 2020 diesel and petrol vehicle ban
Petrol and diesel cars could be banned in Oxford city centre from 2020 under what’s believed to be the world’s first Zero Emission Zone.
John Lewis to stop selling sat navs in stores
John Lewis is to become the first major UK retailer to remove sat savs from its shelves following consistent declines in sales. In its 2017 annual … Read More »
MEPs advance plans for new car safety tech to be mandatory
The European Parliament’s Transport Committee has called for new European Commission legislation to be implemented to make a range of life-saving technologies mandatory.
Free test drives of EVs available in Manchester today
Europcar has teamed up with Go Ultra Low to run a one-day roadshow in Manchester showcasing the latest electric vehicle developments.
Glasgow to get Scotland’s first Low Emission Zone by 2019
Glasgow has been named as the first of four cities in Scotland to implement Low Emission Zones.
Volvo launches global news hub for fleets
Volvo has gone live with a new dedicated hub to provide global fleet managers with its latest news as well as content on the wider global fleet market.
Third of London taxi and private hire journeys could be in autonomous vehicles by 2025
Up to 30% of taxi and private hire journeys in the capital could be served by autonomous vehicle (AV) ride-sharing in London by 2025.
Octo Telematics to acquire UBI assets of Willis Towers Watson
Octo Telematics is to acquire the usage-based insurance (UBI) assets of Willis Towers Watson as the two firms also partner for future telematics products.
Concerns about diesel market spread to dealers
Nearly nine out of 10 (87%) dealers plan to review their stock profiles for diesel vehicles in 2018 in response to signs of consumer reaction to … Read More »
Lure of autonomous vehicles could tempt city slickers to suburbs
Nearly half (46%) of British motorists would consider changing their job to avoid congestion, according to new research.
Nexus guide to help fleets appeal rising numbers of private parking fines
Nexus has published a guide for fleets on appealing private parking fines as it also publicly pledges its support to a bill to clamp down on … Read More »
