Natalie Middleton
600-plus London drivers caught using mobiles in week-long clampdown
A weeklong Metropolitan Police and Transport for London clampdown on dangerous drivers saw a total of 636 drivers caught using their mobile phone at the wheel.
Grey Fleet Toolkit can aid with shift to mobility
Implementing alternatives to grey fleet usage can help fleets make the move to business mobility solutions, slashing costs and CO2 and improving road safety.
DS Automobiles appoints inaugural UK managing director
DS Automobiles UK has appointed Alain Descat as its first managing director as the new DS 7 Crossback launches.
Facelifted Ford Ka+ ushers in new Active soft roader
Ford has revealed its facelifted Ka+ range, which debuts a new Ka+ Active softroader version as well as the Sync 3 infotainment system and the model’s … Read More »
New Europcar One platform to help drive mobility management
Europcar UK has launched a new platform that provides access to the group’s full range of mobility services and how they’re being utilised.
Fuel prices up for third month in row
Average petrol and diesel prices rose in January for the third month in a row following a 2% increase in the price of oil.
Wex Europe Services mulls further fuel card acquisitions
Wex Europe Services (WES), which owns and supplies the Esso Card, has said future fuel card acquisitions could be possible as it marks its three-year anniversary.
Renault cuts servicing prices with new EasyLife Pack
Renault is launching a new servicing offer that enables drivers and fleets to save money.
Trakm8 Prime expanded to include dash cams
SMEs using the Trakm8 Prime vehicle tracking solution can now add RoadHawk dash cams to their package to bring added security as well as the chance … Read More »
Unlimited fines for vehicle emissions cheats
Carmakers using so-called defeat devices to cheat emissions tests could face unlimited fines under new proposals.
BP app enables drivers to pay for fuel from car
BP has launched a new app that offers smartphone payment as well as a number of extra features.
Plans for online accident reporting could save fleets time and money
Department for Transport plans for drivers to have the ability to report road traffic accidents (RTAs) online have gone under public consultation and could bring a number of … Read More »
ASA ruling on ex-fleet cars could create two-tier used market
An Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruling that dealers must specify if cars are ex-fleet could bring a two-tier used market.
TomTom Telematics augments updated WEBFLEET with new PRO driver terminals
TomTom Telematics has launched a revamped version of its WEBFLEET tracking solution along with a new range of TomTom PRO driver terminals.
Mobility management to come under spotlight at 5th International Fleet Meeting
The topic of Mobility Management – Vision and Reality is to come under focus at next month’s 5th International Fleet Meeting at Geneva as a growing … Read More »
Unison renews deal with Venson
Unison has awarded its fourth fleet contract extension to Venson Automotive Solutions after praising the leasing and fleet management firm’s continued service levels.
Skoda previews hybrid small SUV with Geneva concept
Skoda has unveiled its Vision X urban crossover, which previews a third model for the brand’s expanding SUV line-up.
New fleet insurance policy combines CCTV and telematics to cut claims
A new insurance policy that integrates front-facing CCTV and telematics to defend against non-fault and fraudulent claims is now available from commercial vehicle underwriter Direct Commercial … Read More »
Ford ride-share solution for commuters debuts in London
London commuters can now use a Ford ride-sharing service to plug gaps in public transport under a trial approved by TfL.
Intelligent Telematics relocates European headquarters to Reading
Connected vehicle camera solutions specialist Intelligent Telematics has opened a new European headquarters in Reading as part of a capital investment.
NHS Scotland awards four-year deal to Inchcape Fleet Solutions
NHS Scotland has signed up Inchcape Fleet Solutions for the provision of contract car hire services to all NHS Health Boards across Scotland.
Mobile speed cameras catching phone users and seatbelt offenders
More than a third of UK police forces are using their mobile speed camera vans to prosecute drivers not wearing seatbelts or using a handheld mobile … Read More »
Workplace parking levy mooted in Manchester air pollution plans
Businesses in Manchester could be subject to a workplace parking levy in the future as the city looks to deal with air pollution as quickly and … Read More »
Safety fears over ‘zero-tolerance’ speeding policy
Calls from Britain’s road policing chief for drivers to be penalised for going just 1mph over the speed limit have been met with dismay.
Bill to outlaw rogue private car companies garners support
A private members’ bill that seeks to protect drivers from unscrupulous private car parking companies is attracting support from government, the fleet industry and drivers in … Read More »
FMG names new finance director
Incident management specialist FMG has appointed Claire Owens as finance director.
Fleet-focused Skoda Karoq trim brings extra kit for free
Skoda’s Yeti-replacing Karoq midsize crossover is now available in an SE Technology variant designed specifically for fleet drivers.
UK car production down 3% in 2017
2017 UK car manufacturing declined by 3%, reinforcing the need for urgent clarity on the transitional arrangements for Brexit according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers … Read More »
UK faces legal action from EU Commission over air pollution
The UK and eight other EU Member States are waiting to see if they will face further legal action over persistent breaches of air pollution laws.
Motorway junction gets smart approach
Smart ‘connected’ cat’s eyes, which alert drivers to changing traffic lights from up to 1,000 metres away, are to be used for the first time at … Read More »
