Natalie Middleton
Skoda Kodiaq gains Sportline trim
Skoda has added a new Sportline trim to its Kodiaq seven-seat SUV, bringing a range of styling add-ons.
FordPass app adds Hertz 24/7 hourly van hire
Users of the FordPass mobility app can now access a new UK-wide hourly van hire feature, available 24/7 through Hertz and intended to facilitate the transportation … Read More »
New Hyundai i30 Fastback to compete with Mazda on pricing
Hyundai’s i30 Fastback will go on sale on 18 January, priced from £20,305 and providing a rival to the similarly priced Mazda3 Fastback.
Deadline looms for 2018 Fleet World Honours applications
Fleet service firms are being reminded that they have just weeks left to enter for next year’s Fleet World Honours awards, which will once again recognise … Read More »
CLM secures 20-year run of Investors in People accreditation
CLM Fleet Management has achieved accreditation for the international Investors in People standard for the 20th consecutive year.
SMEs targeted with design-led EV charge points
Small businesses looking for more exclusive electric vehicle charging points can now access a new solution from European manufacturer Andersen.
Rail fares to get biggest hike in five years
Train fares are to increase by 3.4% on average from 2 January, representing the biggest increase since 2013.
Fleet registrations down 14% in November as new car market faces first annual fall since 2011
Fleet and overall new car registrations fell for the eighth consecutive month in November as falling business and consumer confidence and concerns over future tax treatment … Read More »
Fuel prices hit three-year high
Average petrol and diesel prices hit their most expensive levels in three years last month following more than a 2p per litre rise.
International Vehicle Solutions partners with Trim Perfect
Newly launched UK remarketing business International Vehicle Solutions (IVS) has signed a partnership with Northamptonshire-based smart repair specialist Trim Perfect.
Change of tack needed on young driver safety, finds new research
The UK should get away from thinking about ‘problem’ young drivers and adopt a broader, more comprehensive approach to improve young driver safety.
Highways England to lift roadworks for Christmas
Highways England is to complete or lift current road works ahead of the festive period.
Green Tomato Cars to axe diesels by end of 2018
Eco-focused private hire company Green Tomato Cars has committed to defleeting all diesels and upgrading its vehicles to exclusively zero emissions and hybrid models by the … Read More »
Ecotricity launches new Electric Highway pricing and EV green charging offer
Ecotricity has teamed up with Rolec EV to launch a new green charging offer, as it also reveals new pay-as-you-go charging rates for its Electric Highway … Read More »
Cap HPI debuts new forecast and SMR tools
Cap HPI has launched a new set of tools for the fleet and leasing sector, including a new solution to help forecast values more accurately.
Tracker’s top tips to prevent keyless ‘relay attack’ theft
Car tracking and security specialist Tracker has published a list of top tips on safeguarding against keyless ‘relay’ car theft as it warns that nearly 96% … Read More »
New Kent motorway junction gets go-ahead
The Government has given the go-ahead for a new M20 junction by Ashford in Kent, with construction due to begin early next year.
Mike Wise takes director role at vGroup International
Industry stalwart Mike Wise has assumed a board-level role at vGroup International as the company embarks on latest expansion plans.
Vauxhall Grandland X gets top-of-the-range trim
Vauxhall has introduced a new top-of-the-range variant and diesel engine for its Grandland X SUV.
Clancy Group named latest DfBB Business Champion
Clancy Group, parent company of contractor Clancy Docwra, has become the latest Business Champion for the Driving for Better Business Campaign in recognition of its work … Read More »
Second-gen Toyota Safety Sense package to roll out from January
Toyota is to roll out the second-generation of its Safety Sense active safety package from 2018, with new and upgraded features.
BVRLA 2018 report focus: fleet industry’s challenges and opportunities
2018 will bring major developments for fleets in ULEVs and mobility services, according to the BVRLA’s 2018 Industry Outlook Report. Natalie Middleton analyses the main findings.
Increase in drink and drug driving convictions revealed in insurance quote data
Drink and drug driving offences are up year-on-year across the UK, according to new insurance quote data revealed by MoneySuperMarket.
Fleets urged to have say as Ultra-Low Emission Zone expansion consultation opens
A public consultation is now open on the proposed expansion of the London Ultra-Low Emission Zone up to the North & South circular, with fleets being … Read More »
Mobile user growth pushes web traffic to new record at Aston Barclay
Web traffic at Aston Barclay hit a new record in October, with the firm’s recently launched Buyer App playing a strong role.
Fleets warned to explain limits of partial automation
Fleets must ensure drivers know the limitations of assisted driving technologies before the benefits to road safety are realised, Thatcham Research has warned.
RAC campaigns for more caution around workside workers
Drivers are being urged ‘slow down, make space and move on’ when passing breakdowns as a new RAC image shows one of its patrol vans after … Read More »
Government plans for rail expansion under new strategy
Rail lines shut during the Beeching cuts of the 1960s could be reopened and more commuter lines offered as the Department for Transport looks to overhaul … Read More »
Call for entries for 2018 Fleet World Honours
Fleet service firms at the forefront of industry innovation are being urged to enter for next year’s Fleet World Honours for the chance to win recognition … Read More »
Salary sacrifice explained
Following reformation of the tax treatment of salary sacrifice schemes, HMRC has confirmed how legislation should be applied. Natalie Middleton looks at what’s happened.
