Natalie Middleton
Fleets distorting used car and van markets by ‘hanging onto’ vehicles, warns Glass’s
Fleets “hanging onto” cars and vans at disposal time to achieve inflated valuations could be losing out financially as well as distorting the market, according to … Read More »
Latest FTA guide for company car drivers published
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has published a brand-new edition of its Company Car Drivers’ Handbook, containing information to help drivers remain safe and legal in … Read More »
Zenith comments on sale rumours
Zenith has responded to reports that it has been put up for sale for £700m, commenting that the appointment of financial advisors is ‘good practice’.
Citroën C4 Picasso pricing and specs announced
Citroën has announced pricing and specification for the new C4 Picasso and Grand C4 Picasso, which bring claimed class-leading interior space, two new petrol engines and … Read More »
Average Brit spends 48 and a half hours a year stationary at traffic lights
Reducing the number of traffic lights on UK roads could help cut congestion and reduce time spent by drivers on the road.
New Kia Rio teased ahead of Paris premiere
Kia has issued design sketches of its new Rio supermini, which makes its world debut at the Paris Motor Show next month.
August bank holiday traffic forecast to double
Double the holiday traffic is expected on the roads this weekend compared to last year, driven by the weaker pound and the later timing of the … Read More »
Ashley Andrew appointed managing director at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK has appointed Ashley Andrew as managing director, replacing Steve Zanlunghi who is leaving to head up FCA’s Australian operations.
Europcar enhances Deliver & Collect with workplace delivery and collection
Europcar has updated its Deliver & Collect service to now include delivery and collection at workplaces as well as home addresses.
Vauxhall Vivaro Combi selected for taxi conversion
Voyager Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPV), a leading UK-based specialist vehicle converter, has ordered 50 Vauxhall Vivaro Combi models to be converted for use as taxis.
Special consideration urged for salary sacrifice car schemes in HMRC crackdown
HMRC is being urged to consider the wider benefits of salary sacrifice car schemes to the UK economy as it runs a consultation on their future … Read More »
UK’s used car market reaches record level in first half of year
Record numbers of used cars were sold in the first half of this year, new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show. … Read More »
Volvo unveils new S90 and V90 to fleets at global drive event
Fleet decision-makers, including from the UK, have attended a global drive event for the new Volvo S90 and V90.
FairFuelUK urges Chancellor to cut fuel duty
The FairFuelUk has urged the Chancellor to cut fuel duty and implement other actions as it highlights the benefits of lower fuel costs to the UK … Read More »
New vehicle maintenance and security resources from Brake Professional
Brake has launched new resources to help fleets with vehicle maintenance.
Prestige Fleet Servicing reaches one-million vehicle milestone
Helped by new client wins, Prestige Fleet Servicing has reached the milestone of one million vehicles managed by its portfolio of clients.
DfT shortlists routes for Trans-Pennine tunnel
The Department for Transport has published three studies, setting out how improvements to the A1 and the Oxford to Cambridge Expressway could boost the economy and … Read More »
59% of car buyers actively concerned over car hacking
Carmakers are being urged to take actions to reassure car buyers over the prospect of cyber attacks on vehicles.
Competition to help pioneer new connected and autonomous vehicle tech
A competition set to benefit drivers through new connected and autonomous vehicle technologies has opened.
New Chevin team leader places focus on customer satisfaction
Chevin Fleet Solutions has recruited Amjad Razak as its new support team leader in line with its continued drive to ensure widespread customer satisfaction as the … Read More »
Whitecar to expand Tesla rental fleet with help of Total Motion
Rental firm Whitecar is expanding its fleet of Tesla rental vehicles with the support of Total Motion.
South West Water achieves 15% plus fuel savings with Lightfoot solution
South West Water has reported fuel savings in excess of 15% and improvements in the efficiency of its drivers through the use of the Lightfoot driver … Read More »
Volvo and Uber to develop driverless cars
Volvo is teaming up with ride hailing app Uber to develop driverless cars.
EV specialist joins Evolt in Scotland
Electric vehicle charge point supplier Evolt has appointed Stephen Rennie, a foremost specialist in low carbon and sustainable transport, as business development manager – Scotland.
Video camera technology slashes disputed claims in pilot scheme
SmartWitness’s ‘First Notification of Loss’ video camera technology has slashed the number of disputed claims in a pilot scheme involving 3,000 vehicles.
Organisations pledge support for road safety campaign
A growing number of public and private organisations in the UK are pledging support for the campaign for a European Day Without A Road Death.
One in three drivers admits to parking in prohibited spots in last year
Nearly 12 million (31%) drivers have parked in spaces where they are not eligible to park, in the last 12 months, racking up £80m worth of … Read More »
Fleetio launches mobile vehicle inspections module
Fleetio has launched a new mobile vehicle inspections module to provide an alternative to paper-based vehicle inspections for fleets. The module enables drivers to quickly and … Read More »
Ford to mass-produce driverless cars for ride sharing in 2021
Ford is to start mass-producing driverless vehicles for ride-sharing services from 2021.
New Allstar app helps drivers locate discount diesel
Allstar has launched a new mobile application to help drivers locate its 7,600-plus sites to benefit from discount diesel.
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