Natalie Middleton
Call for change in the law over driver eye care requirements
UK laws on vision requirements should require all motorists to prove their sight meets legal standards every 10 years.
European Parliament backs call for making driver assistance systems compulsory
The European Parliament has given its backing to a call for driver assistance systems such as autonomous emergency braking to be made standard on new cars.
Spotlight on remarketing of alternative fuel vehicles at VRA seminar
Next week’s Vehicle Remarketing Association Annual Seminar will include a speech from Giles Rayner of Nissan on alternative fuel vehicles.
Free Alfen guide to smart chargers
Dutch energy company Alfen has published a free guide on smart chargers and their associated benefits.
First phase of Midlands M1 smart motorway opens
Highways England has opened the first phase of a new stretch of smart motorway between junction 16 and 19 on the M1 as part of a … Read More »
MotorEasy launches breakdown product
MotorEasy has introduced a new breakdown cover product alongside its car maintenance and ownership services.
Lex Autolease reveals suppliers of the year
Lex Autolease has announced its suppliers of the year at its annual awards.
Fleet industry reveals Autumn Budget wish list
With just nine days to go until the Autumn Budget, some of the UK’s leading fleet organisations tell Fleet World of their Budget wish list.
Mitsubishi Shogun Sport returns to UK
Mitsubishi is to launch a new Shogun Sport in the UK some 10 years after the previous model departed.
Traffic lights go on trial on UK motorways
Highways England is to trial the use of traffic lights on motorway link roads to see if they can ease congestion.
BCA to manage company car services for Suzuki
Suzuki has outsourced its company car management to BCA as it looks to drive its fleet presence.
Audi develops sustainable diesel from water
Audi is to start producing ‘virtually CO2-neutral’ e-diesel from early next year, using renewable energy, water and CO2 taken from the atmosphere.
IT firm to swap to all-electric fleet
Fareham-based Taylor Made Computer Solutions is switching to an all-electric fleet as it looks to slash its carbon footprint.
Comprehensive vehicle history tops list for online trade buyers
Trade buyers place highest importance on a comprehensive vehicle history when acquiring used cars and vans online, new research from epyx indicates.
Fleets offered exclusive online demo of new Skoda Karoq
Business customers can now use Skoda’s Live Tour virtual showroom to get a real-time tour of the Skoda range, including an exclusive reveal of the forthcoming … Read More »
Cycling experience makes for better drivers, suggests research
Cyclist-drivers are faster at spotting potential dangers on the road than those who only drive cars, according to new research.
Online emissions database essential for Clean Air Zones, says RAC
Implementing an online database showing drivers the emissions standard for their particular registration plate is essential to avoid confusion under forthcoming Clean Air Zones.
LeasePlan programme to help corporates switch to EVs
LeasePlan is launching a new electric vehicle pilot programme to help large corporates make the transition to electric vehicles.
Trakm8 launches low-cost vehicle tracking for SMEs
A new plug and play tracking solution with fully online ordering and no installation/removal fees is now available from Trakm8.
Tax on new diesel cars in Autumn Budget could ‘backfire’
Implementing surcharges on new diesel cars to drive air quality ambitions could actually backfire, in particular with regards to fleets.
Allianz to introduce telematics services
Allianz Worldwide Partners is to expand its portfolio of manufacturer-branded roadside assistance and warranty schemes with new telematics services for its automotive manufacturer clients.
EV drivers offered emergency charging service under AA
Electric vehicle drivers who run out of range on the road can now benefit from a new AA emergency charging service.
Real-world fuel consumption gap hits 45% for company cars
The gap between official fuel consumption figures and real-world performance in the EU has quadrupled since 2001, hitting an all-time high, new figures suggest.
Fleets adopting more stringent licence checks
Fleets are getting on top of their compliance requirements including through the adoption of regular licence checks.
EU plans for 30% cut in emissions by 2030
The European Commission is looking to cut car and LCV emissions by 30% by 2030 under a proposal for post-2021 CO2 targets.
Electric Corsa to debut in 2020 under Vauxhall turnaround plans
Vauxhall, and sibling Opel, is to debut a next-generation electric Corsa and a plug-in hybrid version of its Grandland X crossover by 2020 under post-takeover plans … Read More »
TTC ramps up for increased driver risk management focus
Road safety specialist TTC is to increasingly target the fleet risk management sector as it looks to drive its DriverProtect managed service brand for all large … Read More »
Fleet and lease values at record level for third month running
Fleet and lease and overall average values continued to rise in October, hitting new record levels for sectors according to BCA.
Airmax Remote appoints head of sales
Telematics service provider Airmax Remote has appointed Daniel Faulkner as head of sales.
MOT should cover driver assistance technologies, say drivers
Almost half (48%) of UK motorists say the standard MOT should be updated to cover driver assistance technologies, such as autonomous emergency braking.
