Natalie Middleton
SMMT predicts falls in car registrations for 2017 and 2018
Car registrations are expected to fall from 2016’s record level as VED changes and continued Brexit uncertainty take their toll.
New online course to prepare fleets for distracted driving challenges
A new course that looks to train fleet drivers to help avoid threats from distracted motorists on the road has launched from eDriving Fleet.
Under reporting of safety defects comes under focus at DVSA following Zafira fires
The DVSA is to review key recall procedures and practices including more reporting of potential safety defects and an overhaul in MOTs after a Transport Select … Read More »
Smart technology could bring fair approach to Clean Air Zone charging, says Tantalum
Deploying smart emissions capture technology that can charge people on the actual environmental impact of their journey could provide a fair means with which to deploy … Read More »
Increased sentencing for dangerous drivers will prove ‘worthwhile deterrent’
Ministry of Justice changes that mean dangerous drivers who kill while using their mobile phones or speeding could now get life sentences are likely to prove … Read More »
US vehicle remarketing firm makes UK debut
Cars Recon, which provides vehicle remarketing services in the US, is branching into the UK sector with the launch of a new company.
Ofgem calls for more electric vehicle investment and policies
Although the UK is on course to achieve emissions reductions targets to 2022, achieving longer-term goals will require more investment and policies in areas including electric … Read More »
Apollo Vredestein ramps up fleet business
Premium tyre brand Apollo Vredestein is seeing increased fleet take-up as a result of a move to drive up its corporate business in 2017.
PSA and BNP Paribas close acquisition of Opel-Vauxhall financial ops
Opel and Vauxhall’s financial operations have now been hived off into a new automotive finance company, jointly owned by PSA and the French bank BNP Paribas.
Carbon dioxide concentrations hit highest level in 800,000 years
Rapid cuts in CO2 and other greenhouse gas emissions are essential to stop the planet heading for dangerous temperature increases by the end of this century.
UK’s major roads more congested than ever, say motorists
Traffic jams on major roads in the UK have increased over the last year, according to a survey of motorists.
ACFO to assess impact of Budget in forthcoming webinar
ACFO is to run a post-Budget webinar to provide members with an insight into the fleet impact of all announcements.
Call for mandatory Clean Air Zones as 44 cities breach WHO guidelines
The Government is being urged to expand Clean Air Zones nationwide as new research finds that 44 UK cities are in breach of recommended World Health … Read More »
New-look bikes join London cycle hire scheme
TfL has updated its cycle hire scheme with new-generation bikes as it also expands the scheme in Brixton.
Harrods rings changes for staff with new salary sacrifice scheme
Harrods has implemented a salary sacrifice scheme from Tusker as part of an overhaul of staff benefits.
FleetCheck to launch consultancy service
FleetCheck is developing a new consultancy service as it highlights its expertise and knowledge of fleet issues, particularly for SMEs.
Best practice approach drives Arval incident ratio to record low
Arval is highlighting the benefits to fleets of a sustained driver safety programme as the incident ratio for its in-house company car fleet reaches a record … Read More »
A90 goes live with average speed cameras
Average speed cameras are now operational along a 51.5 mile stretch of the A90 between Dundee and Stonehaven, replacing the existing fixed and mobile camera enforcement … Read More »
Exclusive Skoda service to bring cost-saving benefits for SMEs
SMEs can now access benefits including real-time fleet data and a no-quibble tyre replacement and 24 hour on-call solution under a new service from Skoda.
Pendragon publishes free corporate tax guide
A new free corporate tax guide that pulls together rates and information for business vehicle fleets, employers and drivers is now available from Pendragon Vehicle Management.
Mercedes-Benz X-Class to put focus on higher specification
Mercedes-Benz has announced pricing and specification for its X-Class 4×4 double cab pick-up, which is aimed at customers looking for a vehicle to bridge work and … Read More »
Northern Ireland Ambulance Service awards SMR deal to Epyx
The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service has renewed a deal to use service and maintenance technology from Epyx for its fleet.
NHS Fife replaces grey fleet with car club
NHS Fife is to cut CO2 and costs by providing grey fleet drivers with access to vehicles from Enterprise Car Club.
Cap to expand data operations under new director role
Cap HPI has appointed Debbie Cappell in the newly created role of data operations director as it looks to expand its data operation and speed up … Read More »
2017 Fleet Hero finalists revealed
Fleets including British Gas and West Yorkshire Police have been short-listed for the 2017 Energy Saving Trust Fleet Hero Awards.
LeasePlan and TomTom Telematics to offer fleet management with cloud-based tech
LeasePlan is to offer latest fleet management technology to its corporate customers under a new partnership with TomTom.
Hyundai’s Martin Wilson appointed managing director at Thrifty
Thrifty has announced the appointment of a new managing director as current incumbent Roger Hancock takes on the role of chairman.
SGFleet integrates Fleet Hire and Motiva into new branding structure
SGFleet has launched a new brand structure that integrates the recently acquired Fleet Hire and Motiva businesses.
Projects receive funding to test automated vehicles in live traffic
Four projects that will test connected and autonomous vehicle (CAV) technology have scooped £51m in government funding.
Road upgrades face delays as Highways England updates programme
Highways England has updated its £15bn road improvement programme with 10 schemes brought forwards but six schemes paused “for further review” to achieve an “acceptable return … Read More »
