Natalie Middleton
Councils’ surplus from parking charges rises 9%
The surplus produced from council parking operations in England rose 9% in 2015/16, reaching a record high.
Government looks at upping motorway roadwork speed limits
Motorway roadworks could be shortened with a relaxation on speed limits under new government plans.
Motorists deliberately flouting Manchester motorway closures
Four drivers a month are putting road workers’ lives at risk by deliberately ignoring road closure signs on the M60 and M62 near Manchester.
Licence Bureau begins ‘12 Driver Distractions of Christmas’ campaign
Licence Bureau has teamed up with Brake to launch its ‘12 Days of Christmas’ road safety campaign.
York NHS Trust expands car club after seeing major savings
York Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has significantly expanded its car club programme for business trips following major savings from the initial pilot.
Milton Keynes invests £2.3m in EV charging infrastructure
Milton Keynes has awarded Chargemaster a £2.3m contract to provide additional charging infrastructure.
Nationwide Windscreen Services ramps up ADAS capability
Nationwide Windscreen Services has increased its number of ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) fixed sites with the launch of four more fully equipped centres.
New technology could reduce EV charging times to minutes
A new technology breakthrough could enable electric vehicles to be recharged in the same time it takes to refuel a regular car while increasing vehicle ranges.
Industry pays tribute to Dr Will Murray
The fleet and road safety industry is mourning the loss of Dr Will Murray who passed away suddenly last weekend from an undiagnosed illness.
Fleets face increased costs from new vehicle air con gas regulations
Fleets could see increased operating costs as a result of imminent changes in vehicle air conditioning gas regulations.
Trakm8 telematics aids Blood Bikes with vital deliveries
Shropshire and Staffordshire Blood Bikes has reported significant increases in efficiency, safety and security after deploying telematics on their motorcycle fleet.
Fleet Operations makes key senior appointments
Fleet management specialist Fleet Operations has made a number of key appointments in senior roles in line with ongoing business growth.
PA outsources fleet to JCT600 Vehicle Leasing Solutions
PA, the national news agency for the UK and Ireland, has switched to using JCT600 Vehicle Leasing Solutions to supply a fully outsourced fleet management service for … Read More »
Dashcam accident footage proves fleet driver’s innocence
A fleet driver has used dashcam footage to exonerate himself following a dramatic motorcycle crash.
National Windscreens cuts drive away time to 30 minutes with new adhesive
National Windscreens has cut its drive away time after windscreen replacement to 30 minutes with the help of a Thatcham-approved adhesive.
House of Lords Committee visits driverless vehicle research project
Members of the House of Lords Science and Technology Committee have visited the GATEway Project in the Royal Borough of Greenwich as part of its ongoing … Read More »
Former Skoda MD joins Cox Automotive UK in new client director role
Alasdair Stewart has joined Cox Automotive UK, parent company of Manheim, in a new client director role to lead the company’s strategy on managing client relationships … Read More »
Facelifted Dacia line-up on sale now
Dacia has launched its facelifted UK line-up, which sees the Sandero, Sandero Stepway and Logan MCV all gain new styling and equipment upgrades.
New Suzuki Ignis to arrive in January
Suzuki’s new Ignis mini crossover is go on sale in the UK next month, following its debut at the Paris Motor Show.
BT Fleet rolls out 24-hour garage service
BT Fleet has extended opening hours at some of its larger garage locations in response to growing customer demand for out-of-hours services.
Autonomous vehicles will make practical not moral decisions, finds new research
Autonomous vehicles will never be programmed to solve moral dilemmas but will require a clear and agreed set of rules for decision-making.
Contract hire customers report time and cost savings
Fleets using contract hire to supply and manage company vehicles have reported time and cost savings.
Tim Camm joins Autoglass to lead technical training
Autoglass has appointed Tim Camm as technical training manager.
Facelifted Kia Soul and Carens now on sale
Kia has announced full pricing for its 2017 Soul crossover and Carens compact MPV as the facelifted models go on sale.
Government publishes company car tax bands for 2020/21
HMRC has published draft legislation on company car tax bands for the tax year 2020 to 2021, illustrating its plans to introduce bands for lower-emission cars … Read More »
HMRC looks at axing tax benefits on cash or car policies
Employees offered cash or car policies could be hit by newly confirmed Government plans to change the way employee benefits are taxed.
Carmakers’ plans for connected car data could impact fleet industry, says BVRLA
Future plans by carmakers on making connected car data accessible to third parties could impact on the fleet industry, according to the BVRLA.
Killer drivers could face life sentences
Dangerous drivers who kill could get life in prison under new government proposals.
Expect fuel price rises before Christmas, says RAC
Lower pump prices seen in November are likely to be short lived, with price increases on the cards before Christmas, says the RAC.
Fleet registrations up 5.1% in November
The fleet market continued to drive new car registration growth in November, with the overall market seeing record year-to-date figures.
