Natalie Middleton
Five key fleet trends for 2017 revealed by BVRLA
The BVRLA has uncovered key fleet industry trends for the coming year, with growth amongst SMEs, LCV take-up and new flexible rental solutions predicted to help … Read More »
Severn Crossing tolls to be slashed under government proposals
The Government is planning to slash Severn Crossing tolls by up to 75% and introduce free-flow tolling following the return to public ownership.
Councils allocated £1.2bn funding to repair potholes and cut congestion
Councils across England are being notified whether they have been allocated a share of £1.2 billion local roads funding to improve roads, cut congestion and improve … Read More »
No ‘logical or fair correlation’ on fuel prices, says FairFuelUK
FairFuelUK has accused the Government of putting oil and fuel supply chain company profits above protecting consumer prices at the pumps as it indicates that pump prices … Read More »
Licence Bureau expands team and offices
The Licence Bureau has expanded into new onsite offices to support its expanding team after securing new contracts throughout 2016.
Prices and specs announced for new Audi Q5
Audi has opened order books for its new Q5 SUV, which brings updates in standard equipment, connectivity, ride comfort, handling dynamics, efficiency and driver assistance.
Insurers look to tackle rise in hit-and-run incidents
UK insurers are calling for a campaign to raise awareness of drivers’ responsibilities after an accident as new figures show a rise in hit-and-run incidents.
Mercedes-Benz 2017 GLA pricing and specs announced
The 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLA is now available to order, bringing styling and equipment upgrades and new special editions.
Graeme Jenkins appointed new head of fleet at Suzuki
Suzuki has named Graeme Jenkins as its new head of fleet.
What Car? Car of the Year Award winners for 2017 revealed
What Car? has revealed the winners of its 2017 Car of the Year Awards, with the BMW 5 Series fending off stiff competition from a final … Read More »
What you need to know about new Skoda Octavia
Skoda has updated its Octavia for 2017 with a new design as well as new infotainment, connectivity and driver assistance systems. We take a look at … Read More »
New Insignia Grand Sport to bring all-wheel drive with torque vectoring
Vauxhall’s forthcoming Insignia will introduce all-wheel drive technology with torque vectoring when it launches early this year.
Plans to tackle smart motorway confusion mooted
Drivers caught committing smart motorway offences could be offered retraining as new research shows growing confusion over their usage.
Brake to run free ‘back to basics’ webinar on fleet safety
Brake is to host a free webinar to provide an introduction to managing road risk for companies running fleet vehicles.
Renault Clio gains range-topping Signature Nav trim
Renault has added a new top-of-the-range Signature Nav trim level to its Clio line-up, bringing it in line with the rest of the Renault range.
Auction market in ‘rude health’, says Manheim
Average selling prices for ex-fleet cars and the overall wholesale market rose in December, according to Manheim.
Festive drink driving increases in Scotland
The proportion of drivers stopped by police and found to be over the limit rose over the festive period in Scotland.
Updated Jaguar F-Type revealed
Jaguar’s F-Type is being updated for 2017 with new models and latest technologies.
Top highlights from Detroit
As this year’s North American International Auto Show in Detroit gets underway, we look at the highlights of the show.
ACFO signs up to global fleet consortium network
ACFO has joined the new global Fleet Consortium Network as it looks to help drive fleet best practice internationally.
Racing driver James Nash becomes MD at VGroup
Motor accessory supplier VGroup International has promoted James Nash to the position of managing director as it pushes ahead with expansion plans.
Jonathan Layton named Michelin head of fleet
Michelin has appointed Jonathan Layton as national sales manager fleet, UK and Republic of Ireland. Layton brings more than 15 years’ experience at the company to … Read More »
British car owners start legal action against VW
Law firm Harcus Sinclair is heading legal action against Volkswagen as it looks to secure compensation for car owners affected by the emissions scandal.
Mass take-up of autonomous vehicles for benefits to congestion to kick in
Driverless cars will only bring about improvements in congestion once mass take-up has been achieved.
Potholes reach tipping point as bills soar
Councils have warned that 2017 could become the tipping point for potholes. New analysis indicates the repair bill could reach £14bn within two years – more … Read More »
Maxxia acquires Capex Asset Finance Limited
Business car finance specialist Maxxia UK has acquired Capex Asset Finance Limited, an independent, privately-owned asset finance brokerage.
Shortlist for UK Car of the Year 2017 announced
Popular fleet models including the E-Class, Prius and V90 have taken best-in-class titles after the first round of voting in the UK Car of the Year … Read More »
Fleet/lease values fall in December, reports BCA
Average fleet/lease values fell in December in line with seasonal trends, latest BCA figures show.
Charge point access and payment model needs overhaul, says Arval
A rethink of the UK’s charging infrastructure must be undertaken if fleet take-up EVs and plug-in hybrids is to achieve expectations.
Call for entries for 2017 Fleet World Honours
Fleet industry suppliers are being urged to enter this year’s Fleet World Honours – the most prestigious event on the fleet calendar.
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