Natalie Middleton
Eight of 10 drivers admit to driving when very tired
Motorists are being warned that driving while tired can be as dangerous as speeding after new AA research highlighted alarming figures.
Q&A: Owen Gregory, Ford
Owen Gregory, appointed director of fleet operations at Ford in 2016, on new opportunities and the advantages of turning long-standing relationships into partnerships.
Fleets prioritising mobility benefits of car clubs above cost savings
Mobility is the key factor for many fleets turning to car club schemes rather than cost savings, risk management or sustainability benefits.
Société Générale to float ALD Automotive on stock market
French financial services group Société Générale has announced plans to float its ALD Automotive vehicle leasing subsidiary on the stock market this year.
Traffic volumes hit all-time high
Motor vehicle traffic in Britain reached an all-time high in 2016, according to provisional figures from the Department for Transport.
MEPs back reforms to prevent further emissions scandals
MEPs have voted to overhaul EU rules on car approvals to strengthen environmental and safety testing and help prevent emissions scandals from taking place in the … Read More »
‘Not indicating clearly’ is drivers’ biggest bugbear
Motorists have voted not indicating clearly as the most inconsiderate driving behaviour on UK roads.
LeasePlan grows global fleet 8% in 2016
LeasePlan’s global fleet grew 8% in 2016, helped by strong performances in the SME and private lease markets.
Government plans for single insurer model for autonomous vehicles
The Department for Transport has announced plans to push ahead with developing a single insurer model for autonomous vehicles to cover both the driver and the … Read More »
4MATIC all-wheel drive E-Class available from £38,175
Mercedes’ E-Class is now available with all-wheel drive capability for both E 220 d Saloon and Estate bodystyles. Marking the first time a diesel E-Class has … Read More »
Tour de fours
A new generation of economical four-wheel drive systems are finding a growing role outside the SUV sectors, including in fleet. Natalie Middleton looks at the market … Read More »
Road users back tougher sentences for killer drivers
Government proposals to introduce tougher sentences for those who kill on the road have overwhelming support from road users.
Fleets urged to prioritise vehicle repairs over quick sales
Fleet operators disposing of vehicles could lose 10% off the value of their stock by failing to undertake basic repairs.
Allstar ServicePoint solution saves fleets £500k to date
Allstar’s recently launched ServicePoint solution has reached the landmark achievement of saving fleets over £500,000 collectively to date.
Fewer than 5,000 traffic cops now on the road
The number of dedicated traffic police in England and Wales has continued to fall, with fewer than 5,000 traffic cops now on the road.
‘Industry-first’ automated fleet policy writer to launch
A new automated fleet policy writing solution, said to be an industry first, is to launch this spring, providing businesses with a legally compliant and operationally … Read More »
Salary sacrifice provider launches ECO scheme for high-mileage business drivers
Salary sacrifice specialist Fleet Evolution has launched an Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme to provide a targeted cost-saving solution for high-mileage drivers.
Brake to run free road risk webinar for fleets
Brake is hosting a free webinar for fleets to provide best practice guidance on managing occupational road risk including the grey fleet.
Cox Automotive UK and Cap HPI sign new partnership deal
Cox Automotive UK and Cap HPI have signed a new three-year agreement that will see Cox Automotive continue to use Cap data across the business.
Toyota Prius Plug-in priced from £34,895
Toyota has opened order books for its all-new Prius Plug-in, which brings an EV-only range of over 30 miles along with double the driving range of … Read More »
Citroën C-Aircross Concept revealed ahead of Geneva
Citroën has unveiled its C-Aircross Concept compact crossover, which debuts at the Geneva Motor Show next month and shows a possible future product strategy for the … Read More »
Vauxhall calls for national vehicle fire database
Vauxhall has told MPs that establishing a national vehicle fire database could help carmakers identify potential issues with faulty cars sooner.
VED hike could push up rental prices, BVRLA warns government
The Government is being urged to rethink the April changes to the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) regime, which could see the rental industry push up prices … Read More »
Number of motorists caught driving while banned on the increase
The number of people in Britain caught disregarding driving bans rose 7.5% last year, new research finds.
Eurocell appoints Fleet Alliance to manage 400-strong vehicle fleet
Eurocell, a leading uPVC window, door and conservatory manufacturer and distributor, has appointed Fleet Alliance to manage its 400-strong vehicle fleet in a move to improve … Read More »
UK seventh cheapest country for driving a diesel car in Europe
Ownership costs for both petrol and diesel cars in the UK are among some of the cheapest in Europe, new research finds.
Euro NCAP’s life-saving work in focus
As Euro NCAP marks 20 years of car crash testing, Natalie Middleton looks at how the organisation has transformed safety and helped fleets make better decisions.
January registrations at highest level since 2005
The UK new car market hit the ground running in January, with rises in fleet and overall registrations and a new milestone for alternatively fuelled vehicles.
Bridgestone extends DriveGuard run flat range
Bridgestone is to add a number of extra summer sizes to its DriveGuard run flat range.
AA to help Prestige strengthen service centre inspection process
Prestige Fleet Servicing has partnered with the AA to further strengthen its inspection and selection process of service centres and run vehicle spot checks across the … Read More »
