Natalie Middleton
New fleet insurance product utilises driver behaviour and attitude data
Solely offered to fleets, the product is said to be the first of its kind to actively utilise driver behaviour and attitude data to influence the … Read More »
Skoda publishes design sketches of Kodiaq large SUV
Based on the VisionS concept shown at Geneva, the Kodiaq seven-seater will sit above the Yeti and is based on the Volkswagen Group's MQB platform with … Read More »
ALD Automotive prepares for move to new UK HQ
Already, commercial property developer Stoford has completed the shell of the building at Vertex Park, Lyde Green, South Gloucestershire, near Bristol, and internal work is now … Read More »
New project to expand Europe’s hydrogen refuelling network and vehicle fleet
The six-year H2ME 2 project brings together 37 partners from across Europe. It will include the deployment and operation of 1,230 fuel cell vehicles, the addition … Read More »
TomTom Telematics integrates CRM to support sales teams on the road
Available on the Salesforce AppExchange, the solution provides automatic trip reporting and simplified appointment management, whilst providing businesses and drivers with greater insight into driving performance. … Read More »
TRL and TSC partner to boost Intelligent Mobility systems
The three core aims of the collaboration are to ensure the UK’s Intelligent Mobility (IM) research and evaluation base is aligned and working towards a common … Read More »
Santander Consumer Finance launches first-ever contract hire solution for fleets
Being rolled out on a nationwide basis following a successful pilot programme, the solution will be sold through selected intermediaries including motor dealers and finance brokers. … Read More »
Driving Monitor to run mock trial of grey fleet driver
Held in conjunction with Shoosmiths solicitors, the free event takes place at this year's Safety & Health Expo at the ExCeL in London on 21-22 June, … Read More »
Ex-fleet car values record 4.9% fall in May
The overall average selling price for cars at Manheim’s auctions in May held firm compared to the previous month, with a marginal drop of just 0.2% … Read More »
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 »
