Natalie Middleton
Alphabet drivers to get SMR alerts under new Teleservice initiative
The Teleservice programme is being rolled out following the launch of the pilot in January 2016, and uses intelligence provided by connected vehicles to enable Alphabet … Read More »
Fleet admin impacting on company growth, say decision-makers
The survey, carried out with over 500 business decision-makers in companies of 51-1000 employees in the UK, found that 60% expect double-digit growth for their company … Read More »
Insurance Act 2015 brings corporate responsibility for fleets
The Act, which became law in February 2015, affects the information exchange between insurer and insured. The aim is to reduce the number of disputes and … Read More »
Fleet presence at auctions becoming more important to results, says Glass’s
Pointing to the increased stock now available on the market, Rupert Pontin, director of valuations at the firm, said having a decision maker on the spot … Read More »
ABAX puts focus on HMRC compliance in new campaign
The ‘Know ABAX, Know The Rules’ promotion has been designed to help van and car fleets realise they could be at risk of tax penalties of … Read More »
Nobia cuts fleet fuel bill by 10%
The firm, whose UK and European kitchen brands include Poggenpohl, Sigdal, Magnet and Rixonway, introduced a new fuel management solution in October 2015, with a resultant … Read More »
TCH Leasing strengthens sales team
Barlow brings over 20 years’ contract hire sales experience and joins from Sandicliffe Motor Contracts where he was area sales manager. Based in Sheffield, privately … Read More »
Stricter penalties for drivers using mobile phones won't work, says motorists
That’s the finding of new RAC research published in the wait for the outcome of a Government consultation on increasing the penalties for illegal phone use. … Read More »
Computacenter set to save £2.5m under new Lex Autolease deal
The deal covers more than 1,100 cars and commercial vehicles up to 2020, which form the flagship part of the Hertfordshire-based IT business’ benefits package for … Read More »
Fleets urged to investigate drug-testing methods before committing to policy
So says Suzannah Robin, a drug safety expert at AlcoDigital who has 12 years’ experience in helping businesses to implement drug-testing policies for their staff through … Read More »
Jaama appoints customer services manager
Roach brings 16 years’ experience with a Nottingham-based software company where he started in sales before moving into customer service and latterly headed up customer technical … Read More »
3.3m cars on Britain’s roads are ‘TLC-neglected’, says RAC
The organisation’s research found that three-quarters of Brits (73%) would rather go the extra mile to make the outside of their motor gleam than tackling the … Read More »
Low Carbon Transport Loan Fund for Scottish fleets doubles to £7.8m
The funding boost from the Scottish Government means that around £7.8m – double that of previous years – is being made available, interest-free, through the Low … Read More »
British cars among best maintained in the world, finds SMMT
That’s the finding of a new report – the first official industry analysis of the UK automotive aftermarket – published by the Society of Motor Manufacturers … Read More »
New research sheds light on drivers' bad habits
These are some of the findings of new driver research carried out by car leasing and finance broker First Vehicle Leasing, which covers such topics as: … Read More »
Peterborough taxi firm goes electric
The business has added two of the new longer-range Nissan LEAFs to its fleet, which already includes has six hybrids. The move follows Green Leaf Cars’ … Read More »
Chemex International adds Volvo S60s to fleet
The D2 Business Edition models were supplied by Shrewsbury-based Volvo dealer, Greenhous and handed over by Neil Hancox, Volvo sales executive to Michael Graham, managing director, … Read More »
Plans for Severn crossing still unclear, says FTA
The call comes from the Freight Transport Association (FTA), following its Severn Bridge Summit at Westminster on 7 June, which saw stakeholders, businesses and bridge users … Read More »
Tyre Safety Month Briefing to include guest speakers from fire and police services
Now in 10th year, the TyreSafe event is being held at The Belfry Hotel and Resort, West Midlands on 14 July and is open to those … Read More »
Hands-free calls just as distracting, finds new research
The research, carried out from psychologists at the University of Sussex, shows that drivers who are engaged in conversations that spark their visual imagination are much … Read More »
Ford reveals KA+ five-door hatchback
Priced from £8,995, the Ka+ will offer a rival to models such as the Dacia Sandero and Vauxhall Viva and is focused on delivering “outstanding interior … Read More »
Transport Secretary hints at diesel tax hike to tackle air quality
Speaking to the Evening Standard, Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said it had been a “mistake” for former Labour chancellor Gordon Brown to slash taxes on diesel, … Read More »
EV app to tackle range anxiety with help of R&D funding
Algorithm specialist Route Monkey has been awarded £285,000 to help accelerate development of software that will combine the ability to plan the best routes for an … Read More »
Licence Bureau reaches milestone licence check
Managing director Malcolm Maycock said: “Reaching two million checks is an extremely impressive achievement for everyone at Licence Bureau. The driver to receive the two millionth … Read More »
Selsia strengthens support team
Henshall joins Selsia with extensive business experience including roles in sales support, main dealer bodyshop administration and retail management. In her new role, she will … Read More »
Chevin User Meetings put focus on best practice and future software developments
The fleet management software specialist hosted events in Washington, DC and at Donington Park, Derbyshire, where themes included best practice and future software developments for Chevin’s … Read More »
Matt Lenton joins FleetEurope as marketing director
Lenton was previously marketing manager with Leasedrive Group for 13 years, leading the marketing team as the company grew from £14m to £138m turnover. More recently … Read More »
RDM Group showcases driverless pods for local authorities
The ‘Pod Zero’ range has been developed by Coventry-based RDM Group, which is heavily involved in the Government-backed LUTZ and UK AutoDrive projects, and will be … Read More »
Grosvenor Leasing launches fleet management solution for SMEs
Dubbed ‘easi-Fleet Management’, the solution is available for businesses using all traditional funding methods, including contract hire, outright purchase, hire purchase and finance lease. Services … Read More »
Zipcar fleet of Volkswagen Golf GTE PHEVs goes live in London
The vehicles are being offered in partnership with Westminster City Council and Volkswagen UK, with 40 cars located on-street in the City of Westminster alongside new charging … Read More »
