Natalie Middleton
Ford to start testing autonomous cars on European roads next year
Ford is to begin European testing of autonomous cars in 2017, expanding on its existing research in the US.
New Brake Professional fleet resource highlights consequences of distracted driving
Brake has launched a new resource to help educate at-work drivers on the importance of not using their phones behind the wheel.
Exiting single market will add £1,500 to car prices, warns SMMT
List prices for cars could rise by £1,500 post-Brexit if the UK doesn’t stay in the single market.
Growing number of fleets using FleetWave ‘database views’ for advanced fleet profiling
Chevin Fleet Solutions has reported increased use of enhanced vehicle and driver profiling capabilities of its FleetWave asset and fleet management software.
New appointments as BT Fleet enters funding sector
BT Fleet has made a number of changes to its leadership team, including the appointment of Andrew Goodwin as sales director, as it looks to enter … Read More »
Addison Lee invests £7.5m in driver training
Private hire firm Addison Lee is investing £7.5m in driver training to improve driver skills and the customer experience.
Arval launches comprehensive new online fleet resource
A new online resource that provides fleet manager and driver guides, video commentary on current issues, tax calculators and case studies is now available for Arval … Read More »
HMRC reveals latest Advisory Fuel Rates
HMRC has announced new Advisory Fuel Rates, which are effective from 1 December and bring increases for some engine categories.
ATS Euromaster opens Bracknell service centre
ATS Euromaster has expanded its service centre network with the opening of a new 5,300ft² facility in Bracknell.
Aon Plus, Carlsberg and Carnival sign up to iLease to enhance staff benefits package
CVM has signed up three new customers to its iLease on-line vehicle personal contract hire (PCH) platform.
Applied Driving Techniques to expand global presence under new appointment
Fleet compliance and risk management specialist Applied Driving Techniques (ADT) has appointed Martin Hill to the newly created role of head of global consultancy as it … Read More »
VW hints at new name for possible CC replacement
Volkswagen is to launch an all-new premium saloon from next year that brings sleek new styling and could mark a rebrand of the former CC.
UK second for premature deaths from NO2 pollution in Europe
The UK has one of the highest levels of premature deaths from nitrogen dioxide (NO2) pollution in Europe, beaten only by Italy, new research has found.
Under-reporting of mobile phone use in collisions is ‘massive problem’, finds study
Police officers have expressed concerns over suitable powers and resources to properly investigate whether a mobile phone was being used by a driver at the time … Read More »
Leasing Broker Federation names 2016 award winners
Vehicle leasing brokers including Concept Vehicle Leasing and Fleet Alliance have taken the top spots at this year’s Leasing Broker Federation awards.
Developments in ‘intelligent mobility’ to bring increased cybersecurity threat
The emergence of ‘intelligent mobility’ will open up new cyber threats ‘into an already vulnerable transport network’.
‘Fear of missing out’ is influencing dangerous driving
FOMO (‘Fear of Missing Out’) is putting road users at risk as motorists feel drawn to check their smartphones regardless of the risks of distracted driving.
2016 Fleet Hero Awards winners revealed
Fleets including an organic supermarket alternative that delivers direct from the farm and a zero tailpipe emissions courier service have taken titles at the 2016 Fleet … Read More »
Live stream of occupational road safety seminar
The annual road safety seminar by the Scottish Occupational Road Safety Alliance (ScORSA) is to be broadcast live on the internet for the first time.
IAM RoadSmart and HealthcarePlan team up for eyecare benefits
IAM RoadSmart has partnered with HealthcarePlan to offer fleet drivers reduced-rate glasses and eye care.
Mitsubishi expands fleet sales team with new corporate sales manager
Mitsubishi Motors has appointed a further corporate sales manager as it continues to expand its fleet sales team.
Paragon to drive route planning innovation under Microsoft programme
Paragon Software Systems has extended its membership of the Microsoft Premier Support for Developers programme to ensure its routing and scheduling solutions are using the latest … Read More »
Radius appoints new MD for Kinesis telematics
Radius Payment Solutions has appointed Simon Williams as managing director of telematics.
No rise in fuel duty
Fuel duty will remain frozen for the seventh successive year in 2017, saving drivers £130 a year on average and the average van driver £350 a … Read More »
Insurance Premium Tax rise from next June
Insurance Premium Tax is to rise from 10% to 12% from the start of June 2017, though measures will be put in place to combat “whiplash … Read More »
Chancellor commits £1.3bn to roads
Philip Hammond has announced a major investment in English transport networks in his first Autumn Statement as Chancellor.
Chancellor announces changes to salary sacrifice
From April 2017, most salary sacrifice schemes will be subject to the same taxation as cash income, in a move set to raise an extra £85m … Read More »
Car hire firms to operate fleets for longer if Government’s road tax plans go ahead
Car rental firms will be forced to operate their fleets for longer if Government road tax plans go ahead, impacting on the take-up of clean vehicles … Read More »
Government given July 2017 deadline for new air quality plan
A High Court judge has ruled that the Government must produce an improved air quality ruling by July next year to bring pollution within legal limits.
Growing number of UK motorists concerned over driver distraction
Driver distraction linked to all forms of mobile phone use is seen as a bigger threat to motorists than any other factor.
