Natalie Middleton
Fuel prices stabilise in February but remain up year on year
The price of petrol and diesel stabilised in February after two months of rises at the pump but prices remain up year on year.
Facelifted Renault Captur revealed
Renault has revealed its facelifted 2017 Captur crossover ahead of its Geneva debut.
New Range Rover to rival Porsche Macan
Land Rover has announced details of its forthcoming Range Rover Velar, which will provide a rival to models such as the Porsche Macan as well as … Read More »
‘Anti-diesel agenda’ to hinder progress on CO2 emissions says SMMT
Average new car emissions fell for the 19th consecutive year but the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has warned that the ‘anti-diesel’ agenda will halt further … Read More »
Ambit becomes first business to join ICFM Corporate Investor Programme
App developer Ambit is the first company to sign up to ICFM’s newly launched Corporate Investor Programme, which has been launched to further raise the standards … Read More »
Facelifted Skoda Octavia vRS and Scout priced from £25,130 OTR
Skoda has opened order books for its facelifted Octavia vRS and Scout.
One in five car fleets don’t have ADAS checks in place
Fleet knowledge of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) systems and how to ensure they are correctly used to enhance driver safety is failing to keep up … Read More »
JATO to use TecAlliance SMR data in Whole Life Cost solution
JATO Dynamics has signed an agreement with TecAlliance to use its service maintenance and repair (SMR) forecast data in its Whole Life Cost solution.
BVRLA backs mayor’s plan for diesel scrappage fund
An alliance of business organisations and environmental charities including the BVRLA has written to the chancellor urging him to introduce the Mayor of London’s proposals for … Read More »
Lack of driver eco awareness costing fleets millions
Fleets are missing out on millions of pounds in fuel savings every day by not ensuring their drivers know how to get the best mileage out … Read More »
Used fleet market ‘in rude health’ says Shoreham Vehicle Auctions
Demand for three-year-old ex-fleet stock remained extremely strong throughout 2016, with the market also “in rude health” for Q1 2017 according to Shoreham Vehicle Auctions.
Trakm8 device to help fleets avoid new mobile phone penalties
Trakm8 is now offering a product that could help stop fleet drivers falling foul of tougher penalties on using handheld mobile phones behind the wheel.
Tougher penalties for drivers using mobile phones come into force
Drivers using their mobile phone face tougher penalties from today as the Government looks to cracked down on an ‘epidemic’ of handheld phone use.
Fiat and Ford superminis fall behind rivals in latest Euro NCAP ratings
Euro NCAP has released safety ratings for six new and facelifted cars, with Fiat and Ford models only awarded three stars.
National Windscreens opens 108th ADAS centre
National Windscreens has opened a new flagship fitting and calibration centre in Romford, Essex.
BMW X5 regains position as most ‘stolen and recovered’ car in 2016
The BMW X5 reclaimed its place as the most stolen and recovered vehicle in 2016, according to Tracker data.
DS 7 Crossback revealed
DS Automobiles has unveiled its DS 7 Crossback ahead of its Geneva Motor Show debut.
Mitsubishi reveals Eclipse Cross SUV
Mitsubishi has taken the wraps off its Eclipse Cross SUV prior to its arrival in early 2018.
XC60 to showcase latest Volvo semi-autonomous safety tech
Volvo has published a teaser image of its forthcoming XC60 SUV as it reveals details of the new safety technology that will be onboard.
New additions to Vauxhall senior fleet team
Vauxhall has made two new appointments to its senior fleet team, with Tim White named national fleet sales manager while Steve Beattie becomes national contract hire … Read More »
Renault-Nissan Alliance and Transdev to develop fleets of driverless vehicles
The Renault-Nissan Alliance has signed a deal with autonomous vehicle services specialist Transdev to jointly develop a fleet of electric driverless vehicles for public and on-demand … Read More »
ALD Automotive appoints two new directors following record growth
ALD Automotive has strengthened its senior management team as it reports another record year of growth.
HMRC updates advisory fuel rates
HMRC has published updated advisory fuel rates (AFRs) for the next quarter with a change to the petrol rates, following its initial publication of the new figures last … Read More »
Activa Contracts launches flexible mini-lease programme
Activa Contracts has developed a new Rental Plus solution to provide vehicle flexibility at a competitive rate.
Ford to introduce 4G connectivity under Vodafone partnership
Ford is linking up with Vodafone to bring 4G connectivity to vehicles in Europe using a new built-in modem.
Chancellor urged to hike first-year VED rate for diesels
The chancellor is being urged to revise Vehicle Excise Duty in the forthcoming Budget to increase the first-year rate for diesels to tackle air pollution.
Peugeot unveils autonomous PHEV concept
Peugeot has revealed its Instinct concept, which hints at the brand’s future autonomous plans.
New Fiesta ST debuts 114g/km three-cylinder 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine
Ford’s new Fiesta ST will introduce a 197bhp three-cylinder 1.5-litre EcoBoost engine and selectable Drive modes when it goes on sale early next year.
New Europcar Milton Keynes branch to offer mobility solutions
Europcar UK has opened a new branch at Milton Keynes Central railway station in a move to integrate vehicle hire with public transport.
Government whiplash reforms to have positive effect on ‘crash for cash’, says IFB
The Government’s announcement of whiplash reforms has been welcomed by the Insurance Fraud Bureau, which says the proposals should help tackle ‘crash for cash’ schemes.
