Natalie Middleton
Proposed changes to practical driving test to bring greater emphasis on real-world driving
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is proposing changes to the driving test to better reflect real-world driving and improve road safety.Under the planned changes, … Read More »
Manheim’s new Leeds preparation centre processes 7,000th vehicle
Manheim has processed the 7,000th vehicle through its dedicated Vehicle Solutions preparation centre in Leeds, following its launch at the start of 2016.Targeted at fleets as … Read More »
Norfolk County Council car club scheme to cut costs and emissions
A new car club programme has been introduced by Norfolk County Council in a move to reduce travel costs and carbon emissions and cut grey fleet … Read More »
Concept Vehicle Leasing backs service with ‘5 Star Guarantee’
Surrey-based Concept Vehicle Leasing has launched a new 5 Star Customer Satisfaction Guarantee to back its service delivery. The guarantee includes promises designed to re-enforce Concept’s … Read More »
Drivers have mixed view of Brexit impact on key motoring issues
New research finds that drivers have a pessimistic view over how Brexit will affect motoring costs and safety but think there will be no changes in … Read More »
Used car prices return to Q4 2015 levels, reports Autorola UK
Average prices for used cars sold through Autorola UK’s online remarketing have returned to Q4 2015 levels, the firm has reported. Driven by strong demand, average … Read More »
TMC and Alphabet partner for new mobility tools and solutions
Alphabet and the Miles Consultancy (TMC) are to extend their current partnership to develop a range of new mobility tools and solutions, including connected car-based solutions … Read More »
Jaguar Land Rover to begin UK real-world tests of autonomous and connected car technologies
Jaguar Land Rover is to start real-world trials of a number of connected and autonomous vehicle technologies in the UK starting from this year.Under the plans, … Read More »
DVSA introduces new measures to raise standard of MoT testing
The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) is implementing a new qualification and training process to help reduce errors made in MoTs.Around 27 million car MOTs … Read More »
RAM Tracking moves to new offices as part of expansion plans
RAM Tracking is to move to a new purpose-built office in Leeds in line with its plans for business growth. The tracking specialist says the move … Read More »
Wholesale prices for ex-fleet cars up 14.1% in June, reports Manheim
The wholesale market in June was boosted by demand for ex-fleet stock, in particular younger, lower mileage models, Manheim has reported.Latest data shows that wholesale prices … Read More »
Diesel pump price cuts on cards, says RAC
The price of unleaded could fall by 2p over the coming weeks, with possible diesel cuts to follow. So says the RAC, which is urging retailers … Read More »
Vehicle Consulting relocates as part of business growth plans
Vehicle Consulting, an established business car and van leasing and personal contract hire (PCH) company, has relocated its head office from south Manchester to Stockport’s Acorn … Read More »
BCA opens new de-fleet facility at Doncaster
BCA has expand its de-fleet operations with a new facility in Doncaster. The 12-acre site specialises in pre-delivery inspection (PDI), in-life fleet management and end-of-life refurbishment … Read More »
Government launches public consultation on driverless cars
The Department for Transport has launched a major consultation to enable drivers to have their say on the use of advanced driver assistance systems and ‘self-driving’ … Read More »
Owen Gregory named as new fleet director at Ford
Ford of Britain has appointed Owen Gregory as its new director, fleet operations, succeeding Nick Themistocleous, who elected to retire last month.
New integrated 3G vehicle camera and claims handling service could halve claims costs
Intelligent Telematics has teamed up with Sopp+Sopp and Collision Management Systems to launch an integrated 3G vehicle camera and claims handling service that it says could … Read More »
Leeds City Council goes live with first of 42 new electric vehicles
Leeds City Council has implemented the first of a fleet of 42 new electric vehicles. The electric cars and vans will be used to add to, … Read More »
Hull College Group launches TCH Salsa Salary sacrifice scheme
Hull College Group has implemented TCH Leasing’s car salary sacrifice scheme as part of a wide-ranging employee benefits package.Launched in partnership with employee benefits provider, BHSF … Read More »
Jaguar Land Rover develops tech for all-terrain autonomous cars
Jaguar Land Rover is working on technology for autonomous cars that will enable them to drive on any terrain. The research project aims to enable autonomous … Read More »
Shortlist for 2016 LowCVP Low Carbon Champions Awards announced
Carmakers including BMW, Toyota, Mitsubishi and Nissan are named in the shortlist for the 2016 Low Carbon Champions Awards.Run by the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP), … Read More »
BCA celebrates 70 years of service
BCA is marking its 70th anniversary this year, following its first sale by founder David Wickins in 1946.Held at Frimley Bridges, the event sold 14 cars. … Read More »
New Chevin online training resource to help fleets maximise software
Chevin has launched a new online training resource site to help fleets learn how to make the most of their software.
Call for local authorities to help with pilot for safer business driving
A new pilot scheme to reduce tailgating by business drivers has received funding and is now seeking local authorities to participate.The scheme being trialled by Transport … Read More »
Volvo makes two key appointments to business sales teams
Volvo has announced two new key appointments in its business sales team, which come into effect from early July. Graeme Oswald, who currently works within Volvo … Read More »
AMT Vehicle Rental invests £750,000 in new South East location
National vehicle rentals group AMT has extended its network of eight locations across the UK with the opening of a third base in the South East. … Read More »
Used car market in Brexit ‘calm before the storm’, says Glass’s
The first negative effects of the UK’s EU referendum decision won’t be felt until the fourth quarter of 2016, says Glass’s.
East London tops list of UK’s uninsured driving hotspots
New analysis reveals the East of London comes top in the list of the UK’s uninsured vehicle hotspots. The analysis of Motor Insurers’ Bureau data by Churchill … Read More »
Nine in 10 people want manslaughter charges levied on criminal drivers who kill
Brake is calling on the Government to immediately review guidelines for both charging and sentencing criminal drivers as it publishes new research showing strong support from … Read More »
BCA appoints new managing director, UK Remarketing
Stuart Pearson has been appointed to the position of managing director, UK Remarketing at British Car Auctions (BCA) with immediate effect. Pearson has been with BCA … Read More »
