Natalie Middleton
Virtuo car club launches in London
Car club firm Virtuo has launched a scheme in London, marking its expansion into the UK.
UK rental and leasing sector brings in £49bn a year, BVRLA report shows
The vehicle rental and leasing industry contributes around £49bn per year to the UK economy while playing a major role in supporting domestic vehicle and engine … Read More »
EU car registrations up 2.9% in H1 following record June
The European new car market grew by 2.9% for the first six months of the year on the back of a record performance in June.
SsangYong Musso and Rexton get 7-year warranty
SsangYong is introducing a seven-year/150,000-mile warranty for its new Musso pickup, along with the Rexton SUV that it’s based on.
Ogilvie Fleet scores largest-ever sole supply deal
Colas Rail has awarded a solus outsourcing agreement for the supply and management of almost 900 company cars and LCVs to Ogilvie Fleet.
Fleet values remain at record levels, reports BCA
Average auction values continued to rise in June, with record levels reached for the fleet/lease sector, according to BCA.
BVRLA pledges to run 720,000 ULEVs by 2025
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) has pledged that its members will rapidly increase their plug-in vehicle take-up to support the UK’s Road to Zero … Read More »
Pothole breakdowns hit three-year high
The number of pothole-related breakdowns dealt with by RAC patrols in the second quarter reached their highest level since 2015.
Highways England explores variable speed limits for roadworks
Motorway speed limits through roadworks could be raised on Sundays and quiet periods under Highways England plans.
New technology can detect drivers using mobile phones
Norfolk County Council is trialling new technology that can detect if a handheld mobile phone is being used in a car and warn accordingly.
Paragon routing software links with more telematics solutions
Paragon Software Systems’ routing and scheduling software is now connected with more than 40 different vehicle tracking systems, and more technology partnerships are due to go … Read More »
Wincanton signs up Autoglass for car and van fleet
Logistics firm Wincanton has appointed Autoglass as the vehicle glass repair and replacement supplier of choice across the whole Wincanton & Pullman Fleet Services fleet.
Manheim to remarket 10,000 vehicles a year for Arval
Arval has signed up Manheim to provide remarketing services for 10,000 vehicles a year on a solus arrangement.
Fleet World’s five-minute industry briefing: This week’s top stories
This week’s top fleet industry stories…
Eco driver training can help on path to zero emissions, says IAM RoadSmart
The Government is being urged to recognise how eco driver training can cut emissions in line with its ambitions for drivers to increasingly opt for ultra-low … Read More »
Stuttgart become latest German city to ban diesels
Stuttgart, the home of Mercedes and Porsche, is to introduce a ban on some diesel vehicles – but has come under fire for only banning Euro … Read More »
Dashcams highlight lane-hogging epidemic
Poor lane discipline among drivers is the cause of more than a third (37%) of all road traffic accidents – making it as big a cause … Read More »
Used diesel market remains in rude health
Diesel demand in the used vehicle market continues to defy the new car market, while the overall used market remains strong.
Find out how Jaguar’s I-Pace could work for your fleet with new app
Fleets and drivers can now see how Jaguar’s new I-Pace electric SUV would fit into their everyday journey profiles, and the potential cost savings, with the … Read More »
ACFO directors re-elected at AGM
Three ACFO directors have been unanimously re-elected to the board at the organisation’s AGM.
Volvo XC90 makes grade as ground response car
Essex and Herts Air Ambulance Service (EHAAS) has deployed two blue light converted Volvo XC90s as ground response cars following a procurement process.
GeniePoint network adds new rapid chargers in Hampshire
ChargePoint Services and East Hampshire District Council (EHDC) have added a number of new rapid chargers in the county as part of the GeniePoint pay-as-you-go network.
Vauxhall concept to redefine brand design language
Vauxhall has teased a new concept that will embody its core design values going forward as part of its integration into the PSA Group.
Emerging technologies hitting premium brand reliability, finds JD Power
Volume brands are faring better than premium when it comes to vehicle dependability, latest research from JD Power finds.
Councils to make £900m parking ‘profit’ in 2018/19
Councils in England are on track to make a ‘profit’ of almost £900m from their parking operations in the current financial year.
