Natalie Middleton
KeyFleet awards fleet contract to FMG
FMG is to supply incident management services for KeyFleet clients under a new three-year deal intended to drive down the total cost of incidents and enhance … Read More »
Technology driving shift to fleet mobility
Fleets are increasingly turning to software to manage overall employee mobility as well as company vehicles in line with a growing industry shift to holistic mobility … Read More »
Nottingham City Council to deploy more than 200 charging points
Around 230 charging points are to go live in Nottingham, Nottinghamshire and Derby as Nottingham City Council drives its Go Ultra Low City status.
Jo Ewen to drive new business activities at Alphabet
Alphabet has appointed Jo Ewen to lead new business activities for corporate, SME direct and public sector under the newly created role of general manager for … Read More »
City Auction Group to use newly launched IVS for remarketing
US vehicle remarketing firm Cars Recon has closed the first major deal for its newly launched UK company, International Vehicle Solutions (IVS).
TTC wellbeing days for businesses to drive road risk message
TTC has launched a new initiative, intended to highlight road safety issues for fleet drivers.
Driverless cars will be on UK roads by 2021, chancellor confirms
Chancellor Philip Hammond has said the government is looking to have “fully driverless cars without a safety attendant in the car” on the roads in the … Read More »
A fifth of trauma admissions down to road collisions
Road collisions responsible for a fifth of trauma admissions to hospitals, according to new research revealed by Brake as it calls for more action on speeding.
DVSA tests MOT reminder service
The DVSA is running a new service to remind drivers by text message and email when their MOT is due as it reveals that around 28% … Read More »
Putting up duty will not stop diesel motorists driving any less, says RAC
A diesel duty hike in the Budget would not encourage the majority of drivers to use their existing diesel vehicle any less.
Motorists back ‘fag packet approach’ to road signs
A campaign calling for UK speed limit signs to be accompanied by images of car crashes to deter drivers from speeding has launched with strong backing … Read More »
Free guide for drivers on what to do at the scene of an accident
Aviva and St John Ambulance have compiled a simple step-by-step guide to what to do at the scene of an accident, as the UK’s Road Safety … Read More »
Pendragon rebrands car salary sacrifice scheme
Pendragon Vehicle Management (PVM) has rebranded its new car benefit scheme as Let’s Drive as it looks to highlight the savings the scheme can achieve for … Read More »
Scandal over air quality to increase pressure for new diesel taxes
Pressure is mounting on the government to introduce new diesel taxes as revelations come to light that ministers knew about the health hazards from diesel vehicles … Read More »
Government to miss air quality targets by over a decade
EU targets on air pollution in the UK will not be met until 2021 earliest – more than a decade after the original deadline for compliance … Read More »
Autonomous vehicle trials take to UK roads
Public road trials of connected and autonomous vehicles from Jaguar Land Rover and Ford have started in the UK.
Council to introduce diesel surcharge for parking
Islington Council is introducing a borough-wide surcharge for diesel vehicles using short stay parking as it encourages other councils to follow suit.
C-Class and Superb named joint winners of ACFO Fleet Car of the Year title
ACFO has announced the winners of its annual awards with Skoda and Licence Bureau both making it onto the winners’ rostrum for the first time.
SGFleet extends Fleet Assist contract to 2021
SGFleet has awarded a contract extension until 2021 to Fleet Assist for car and van SMR work.
TR Fleet’s Julie Summerell named first-ever ACFO regional chairman
ACFO has elected Julie Summerell as its first regional chairman following its shift to operating under a single region.
ALD explores possibility of global digital parking app
ALD is piloting a new digital parking app that could become part of its ‘My ALD’ global fleet app if trials in Austria prove successful.
2018 Fleet World Honours debuts electric mobility innovation award
Fleet industry suppliers including companies at the forefront of electric mobility are being invited to enter next year’s Fleet World Honours, which are now open for … Read More »
Investment in smart ticketing as Transport for the North gets go ahead
The Department for Transport has confirmed that the Transport for the North will get pioneering legal powers as it becomes the first sub-regional transport body in … Read More »
Lost Vehicle Excise Duty revenue hits £107m
New government figures show car tax evasion has continued to increase since the 2014 abolition of the tax disc in 2014.
Date set for next hearing in UK legal action against VW
The next hearing in the UK legal action against the Volkswagen Group for its use of so-called ‘defeat devices’ will take place on Monday 27 November, … Read More »
Volvo adds T4 petrol engine to S90 and V90
Volvo’s S90 saloon and V90 estate are now available with a new T4 petrol engine intended to appeal to business drivers.
Landscape construction and maintenance firm streamlines tyre management
Grounds maintenance and landscape construction company idverde has deployed a joint Michelin and BFGoodrich policy across its entire UK fleet to streamline tyre management.
SEAT ‘guardian angel’ concept can reduce risks and accidents
A new SEAT concept car featuring risk-reducing technology including a built-in breathalyser has gone on display at the Smart City Expo event in Barcelona.
Majority of fleet drivers not getting formal road risk training
Fleet drivers are missing out on formal training despite the opportunities for business to enhance their road risk management and cut costs.
Workplace Travel Scheme brings support for Nottingham fleets
Nottingham fleets can now benefit from grants of up to £25k to improve workplace travel, including adopting greener vehicles, under a new scheme from the city … Read More »
