Natalie Middleton
Drivers increasingly wedded to cars, finds DfT data
Drivers are turning away from bus travel and increasingly resorting to using their cars, new Department for Transport data indicates.
Brits oppose pavement parking ban
The majority of British drivers are against a pavement parking ban, currently being explored by a Department of Transport review for England.
Diesel downturn continues to hit new car market
The Government is being urged to stop tarring all diesels with the same brush as new figures show the impact of market uncertainty on new car … Read More »
Fleets get chance to see M4 smart motorway plans
Highways England has revealed its plans for a 32-mile stretch of smart motorway on the M4 – believed to be the longest in the country.
GMB calls for membership of customs union
The GMB union, which represents Jaguar Land Rover workers, says the Government must focus on getting a clear commitment to a customs union with Europe on … Read More »
Harvey Stead assumes MD role at FMG
Accident management specialist FMG has appointed commercial director Harvey Stead as its new managing director with immediate effect.
Highways England awards inaugural fleet management deal to Fraikin
Fraikin has won a competitive tender to manage all 4x4s used by Highways England’s Traffic Officer Service.
BCA appoints international finance director
BCA has appointed David Banks as finance director of its international operations.
Brake publishes guide to managing young at-work drivers
Brake Professional members can now get a free report on ‘Managing young at-work drivers’.
Volkswagen to offer electric car sharing globally from 2020
Volkswagen is to roll out vehicle-on-demand services, in particular car sharing, based entirely on electric vehicles from 2019.
Volvo drives shift to mobility with standalone brand
Volvo has launched a standalone mobility brand as it looks to provide urban drivers with advanced alternatives to traditional car ownership.
New tool to drive development of smart cities
Organisations and local authorities planning for the development of smart cities and autonomous vehicle usage can now use a new tool to get access to data … Read More »
Paul Bradbury appointed MD at Dekra Automotive
Dekra Automotive, which offers a number of services in the fleet, retail, aftersales and support services sector, has appointed Paul Bradbury as its new managing director.
New campaign launched to make UK’s streets healthier and safer
UK cities are being offered support to make their urban environments healthier, safer and more welcoming under a new campaign that shows the links between transport … Read More »
Fuel prices still volatile despite recent respite
June brought some relief from rising fuel prices but the outlook for July remains uncertain, according the RAC.
Cox Automotive greens fleet with help of Fleet Alliance
Cox Automotive, owner of Manheim, has awarded Fleet Alliance the deal to manage its 620-plus company car fleet, including making the shift to lower-emission models.
Zenith removes models not tested for WLTP
Zenith has updated its quoting platform in a short-term move to take off all cars that are not yet WLTP-approved.
Buyers increasingly turning to dealerships to purchase cars
The internet is now the most common method for researching a car but buyers are resolutely turning to dealerships to actually make purchases, new research finds.
Midlands Expressway slammed for M6 Toll rises
Charges to use Birmingham’s M6 Toll road are to rise across the board from the end of July, prompting concerns that this will drive more HGVs through … Read More »
CLM to cut SMR costs 20% for AGA
Longstanding CLM customer AGA Rangemaster is set to see significant cost savings after returning to the fleet management specialist two years after it left for another … Read More »
Jeep and Alfa introduce five-year warranties
Selected Alfa models and the full Jeep range are to get a new five-year warranty in a move to further drive buyer confidence.
Rapid response Karoq joins Škoda blue light fleet
Škoda’s Karoq compact SUV has been given the blue light treatment to equip it as a rapid response vehicle for fire and rescue, ambulance and police … Read More »
Dekra acquires Gain Solutions
Dekra Automotive has acquired vehicle inspection and fleet management firm Gain Solutions for an undisclosed amount.
Hyundai Kona now available in diesel
Hyundai has launched the Kona 1.6 CRDi diesel alongside the existing petrol models and forthcoming electric variant as it reports continued demand for clean diesel engines.
Hyundai announces Kona Electric pricing and specs
Hyundai’s Kona Electric will be priced from £24,995 – including the Government’s Plug-In Car Grant (PICG) – when it goes on sale on 2 August.
Police get easier access to illegal driving footage
Road users can now submit footage of dangerous driving direct to a number of police forces in England with the help of a new portal.
