Natalie Middleton
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.
Volvo XC60 ‘aces’ Euro NCAP tests
The new Volvo XC60 has become the best all-round performer in Euro NCAP’s 2017 tests to date, including setting one of the best adult occupant protection … Read More »
Entries open for 2018 Fleet World Honours
Next year’s Fleet World Honours are now open for entries, including a brand-new category that will recognise cutting-edge advances in electric mobility solutions for fleets.
New technology could combat air pollution
New technology that could protect drivers and passengers from nitrogen dioxide (NO2) pollution in cars is now available and could be introduced in future models.
DfT urged to take action on VW emissions fix backlog
The Department for Transport and Volkswagen are being urged to take action as new figures show a third of Volkswagen cars with so-called ‘defeat devices’ remain … Read More »
Alphabet publishes drivers guide on security and privacy
Alphabet has published a free guide covering the latest developments in threats faced by drivers around cyber security and privacy, personal safety and vehicle security.
Motorists want better public transport before they’ll ditch their cars
More than half (51%) of motorists believe that public transport needs to be more affordable to help reduce reliance on cars.
Anglian Water drives tyre safety message home
Business drivers at Anglian Water are increasingly recognising the benefits of ensuring vehicle tyres are correctly inflated with the help of Michelin.
Brake publishes grey fleet guidance
Brake Professional members can now receive a free-of-charge report on ‘Managing the Grey Fleet’.
UK government faces third round of legal action over air pollution
ClientEarth has confirmed it’s pushing ahead with plans to take the government to court for a third time over illegal air pollution as it builds the … Read More »
FuelGenie relaunches fuel card in partnership with UK Fuels
FuelGenie has teamed up with UK Fuels to relaunch its supermarket fuel card, bringing a joint solution that’s aimed fleets of all sizes.
Jaguar XF Sportbrakes to provide VIP Heathrow travel
Portfolio Cars, which runs a fleet of executive Jaguars worldwide for VIP travel, has deployed 30 Jaguar XF Sportbrake models for its partnership with Heathrow Airport.
2019 ULEZ introduction unlikely to affect most fleets
The introduction of the London Ultra Low Emission Zone 17 months ahead of schedule is likely to have a limited impact on fleets, in particular car … Read More »
Epyx in dialogue with telematics providers over connected car data
Epyx has entered conversation with a number of telematics providers in a move to get “maximum fleet value” from connected car data.
Vehicle systems that require driver control are not ‘automated’, say insurers
Car technologies that require the driver to control or monitor the vehicle at any time cannot be classified as ‘automated’. So say UK insurers in a … Read More »
Government urged not to punish diesels in Autumn Budget as registrations tumble
Diesel registrations plummeted 30% in October, leading to a call for the government to use the forthcoming Autumn Budget “to restore stability to the market”.
Fleet accident repair and insurance claims firm expands
Activate Group Limited (AGL) is further expanding its work in the insurance claims, fleet management and vehicle repair sector with the purchase of a shareholding in … Read More »
Inchcape Fleet Solutions awarded Institute of Customer Service recognition
Inchcape Fleet Solutions says it’s become the only fleet management provider in the UK to earn the ServiceMark standard from the Institute of Customer Service after … Read More »
Unmarked HGV cab catches distracted drivers on film
Footage of a lorry driver with his foot on the dashboard and checking his phone has been revealed by Highways England as part of an ongoing … Read More »
Dashcam footage highlights rural road dangers for fleet drivers
Fleets are being urged to educate their drivers on the dangers they face when travelling on rural roads as new footage highlights some of the danagers.
Carmakers push ahead with plans for pan-European 350kW EV charging network
BMW Group, Daimler, Ford Motor Company and the Volkswagen Group have committed to plans to launch a network of 400 ultra-fast charging stations for electric vehicles … Read More »
London Mayor confirms 2019 start date for Ultra Low Emission Zone
London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone is to take effect from 2019 – 17 months earlier than originally planned – the mayor has confirmed.
James Hopkins named managing director of BCA Fleet Solutions
BCA has appointed James Hopkins as managing director of BCA Fleet Solutions, effective 27 November.
Petrol price rise looms following October’s fall
The cost of petrol fell in October after three consecutive months of increases but price rises look imminent, according to the RAC.
McLaren Automotive joins Driving for Better Business campaign
McLaren Automotive has become a Driving for Better Business (DfBB) Business Champion in recognition of its work to drive its own fleet safety.
Inchcape Fleet Solutions awarded place on Procurement for Housing Framework
Inchcape Fleet Solutions (IFS) has secured preferred supplier status on the Procurement for Housing Limited (PfH) Framework, for the provision of Vehicle Lease, Contract Hire, Fleet … Read More »
ICFM Corporate Investor Programme gains first telematics specialist
Telematics giant Geotab has signed up to ICFM’s Corporate Investor Programme as it looks to share its experiences on telematics technology with fleet managers.
New board appointment at FMG
Incident management specialist FMG has appointed Domenico Mariconda as sales and marketing director.
