Natalie Middleton
London could get more car-free days
The Mayor of London is considering running more car-free days in the capital to tackle air quality issues.
Seat bolsters fleet team
Lindsay Ephgrave has joined Seat as the new area fleet manager for the East.
Fleet and lease values hit new record
Continued buyer demand led to a new record for fleet and lease used car stock at BCA in April.
Diesel used car demand stays strong but ULEV uptake soars
Demand for used diesel and ultra-low emission vehicles rose in Q1, with drivers showing particular interest in zero-emission vehicles.
Rolec branches into DC rapid charging sector
Rolec is augmenting its AC electric vehicle charging range with the addition of DC rapid chargers for the UK market.
Derbyshire County Council to streamline fleet with Chevin
Derbyshire County Council is to deploy Chevin’s FleetWave software solution to improve the efficiency of its fleet and workshop operations.
Intelligent Car Leasing launches new online van leasing division
Intelligent Car Leasing (ICL) has launched a new online van leasing division, IntelligentVanLeasing.com, to offer highly competitive leasing deals.
New app reads road signs for dyslexic drivers
A new app that reads written road signs and written traffic information out loud has launched.
ECO schemes could curb fleet tax rises
Fleets could help circumvent fast-rising company car taxation by deploying a blended fleet and employee car ownership (ECO) solution that brings a ‘best of both worlds’ approach.
VW and Seat confirm seatbelt recall
Volkswagen and Seat have announced recalls for a number of models in their small car ranges due to an issue with seatbelt safety.
Fleetcompetence Group names Matthias Engel as global sales director
German and global fleet industry specialist Matthias Engel has joined Fleetcompetence Group as global sales director.
Trak Global targets fleet and ‘new mobility’ sector
Telematics giant Trak Global Group (TGG) is launching a new Fleet and Mobility Division as it expands its offering to Mobility as a Service (MaaS) providers.
CCS appoints suppliers for fuel card framework
The Crown Commercial Service (CCS) has appointed nine suppliers for its RM6000 Fuel Cards and Associated Services Framework.
WLTP and diesel demonisation on agenda for VRA
The Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) will put the focus on the impact of WLTP and diesel ‘demonisation’ at its forthcoming AGM.
Used fleet market remains buoyant as AFV values soar
The used fleet market remains in a robust state, in particular for alternatively fuelled vehicles (AFVs).
New vehicle data clear service to help with GDPR requirements
Fleets can now use a new service to clear any data stored on vehicles to help comply with forthcoming GDPR regulations.
FCA excels at Fleet Show 2018
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK’s Fleet and Business division has reported a very successful attendance at this year’s Fleet Show at Silverstone after seeing strong interest in … Read More »
Scrappage schemes could worsen air quality, research shows
Proposed scrappage schemes could have a negative impact on air quality while also not benefiting CO2 reduction targets if they are not properly planned, according to … Read More »
Renault simplifies model line-ups
Renault has simplified its Clio, Captur and Mégane line-ups with a new three-trim format to make vehicle choice easier and offer better value.
Mercedes C-Class prices and specs revealed
The refreshed Mercedes-Benz C-Class Saloon and Estate have gone on sale, bringing a range of new engines along with new onboard tech and driver assistance features.
Honda to introduce Civic saloon in UK
Honda is launching its four-door Civic to the UK from this summer as it looks to target buyers with the saloon’s “unrivalled” space and practicality.
Pressure on business drivers brings misfuel burden for fleets
Increasing pressure on business drivers is driving the number of misfuel incidents a year, according to the AA.
Ogilvie slashes downtime for customers
Ogilvie Fleet is promoting the cost and time-saving benefits of Michelin CrossClimate+ tyres after helping two of its customers to make the switch.
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Vehicle Quality Solutions appoints head of sales and marketing
Vehicle Quality Solutions (VQS) has appointed Sid Taylor as its first-ever head of sales and marketing.
