Natalie Middleton
New telematics framework agreement to augment ALD’s public sector services
A new vehicle telematics framework agreement established by the Government’s Crown Commercial Service will help public sector fleets to make more efficient use of their vehicles, … Read More »
BCA appoints new head of customer experience
BCA has appointed Stuart Gibbons to the role of head of customer experience.
New Fleet World website goes live
Fleet World has launched a new website to provide decision-makers with all the latest information for the fleet sector.
Leasing brokers bullish about future prospects
Leasing brokers are forecasting further growth for the sector as SMEs, corporates and private buyers take advantage of low lease rates, according to a new survey.
2016 Fiat Qubo MPV now available to order
Fiat has opened order books for its 2016 Qubo MPV, which brings new trim levels and a Trekking version with all-weather traction. Priced from £11,695 OTR, … Read More »
Tusker drives employee industry insights with new gamified platform
Tusker has recently launched a social media-based employee Academy providing a gamified platform for employees to share best practices and earn points for completing e-learning programmes. … Read More »
New cloud-based virtual fleet manager launches for SMEs
A new low cost and cloud-based virtual fleet manager designed specifically for small businesses has been launched by Trakm8.The new tool, named Trakm8prime, has been designed … Read More »
VW ‘failed UK customers, but Government is failing consumers’, say MPs
Both the Volkswagen Group and the UK government have come under fire from MPs for their actions in the emissions scandal. The report by the House … Read More »
Over 10 million motorists could be driving vehicles with an illegal tyre
More than one in four of the 37 million cars and LCVs on the UK’s roads could be being driven with an illegal tyre, new research … Read More »
Telematics adoption by UK fleets shows signs of slowdown
Growth in telematics adoption by UK fleets has slowed down over the last three years, new research finds. Carried out by Arval for its 2016 Corporate … Read More »
JCT600 and BCF Wessex develop fleet solution for SMEs
JCT600 Vehicle Leasing Solutions and business car tax consultancy BCF Wessex have teamed up to develop a new software solution to guide SME owners and drivers … Read More »
HPI initiative helps finance and leasing firms recover over £9m of uninsured vehicles
Uninsured vehicles worth over £9m were recovered by finance and leasing firms in May with the help of the HPI CrushWatch initiative.The scheme enables uninsured vehicles that … Read More »
Fleet and insurance industries welcome action on excessive highway repair bills
Claims Management & Adjusting (CMA), of West Malling, Kent, says it’s received strong support from across the fleet and insurance industries after highlighting the issue of … Read More »
Chris Grayling appointed Transport Secretary
Chris Grayling, Conservative MP for Epsom and Ewell, has been announced as the new Transport Secretary following Theresa May’s appointment as Prime Minister. Mr Grayling has … Read More »
Matt Bristow to move to BCA from BMW corporate sales role
BMW UK has announced that Matt Bristow, general manager for corporate sales, will be leaving the company on 9 September to move to a role at … Read More »
Nearly half of UK fleets think employees will embrace autonomous cars
New research finds that 43% of UK fleets believe employees will easily accept using autonomous vehicles despite the huge change to driver behaviour that they will … Read More »
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 »
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