Natalie Middleton
Meridian to expand medium-term rental fleet
Medium-term rental specialist Meridian is planning to increase the number of vehicles on its fleet and target fleets directly as it reports that income has more … Read More »
Transport experts call for switch to smart road user pricing scheme in London
London’s air pollution crisis must be tackled with bold actions including replacing Congestion Charging with a pre-pay smart road user pricing scheme.
Mazda concept points to next-gen 3
Mazda’s line-up at the forthcoming Tokyo Motor Show will include the debut of two new concepts, covering future product and design directions.
Choice list decisions shouldn’t be to detriment of diesel, says Venson
Diesel may no longer be the default option for business vehicles but it does still have many merits that warrant its inclusion in the fleet make-up.
Pan-European alliance for road services launches
A new pan-European road services alliance that will provide a single point of contact for fleet and leasing customers has launched.
Benson named new UK head of automotive at KPMG
KPMG has appointed Justin Benson as its new UK head of automotive, with immediate effect.
Car insurance costs heading for record high despite Q3 fall
Car insurance prices are on course to be the most expensive on record next year, despite a fall in premiums in the last quarter.
LeasePlan appoints first chief digital officer
Former Fedex International digital leader Michel Alsemgeest has joined LeasePlan in the newly created role of chief digital officer.
Renault develops EV smart charging app under new partnership
Groupe Renault is to launch a new smart charging app under partnership with Dutch start-up Jedlix.
Fleetworx hires first head of operations
Car fleet supply chain specialist Fleetworx has appointed Jodie Pritchard to the newly created role of head of operations.
Manheim’s Bruntingthorpe centre proves benefits of double blocking
Manheim has showcased the capabilities of its new multi-million pound auction centre at Bruntingthorpe during launch week events.
Government’s air quality plans to come under scrutiny from cross-party inquiry
Four Committees are teaming up to scrutinise the government’s air quality plans as new research suggests that air pollution could contribute to dementia and diabetes.
Renault subsidiary to drive smart grid charging developments
Groupe Renault has created a new subsidiary to spearhead developments in smart charging, vehicle-to-grid interaction and second-life batteries.
EV initiative to help overcome challenges with network capacity
Work has started on a new project, intended to aid network capacity for charging electric vehicles by opening up data from substations.
Virtual reality app shows consequences of distracted driving
Young drivers can now experience first-hand how mobile phone use and other distractions could cause road fatalities and land them in court.
Majority of motorists want drink-drive limit reduced
The government is being urged again to lower the legal blood-alcohol limit in England and Wales as latest research shows the majority of drivers would back a … Read More »
Drivers fear loss of control to autonomous cars
Although around two-thirds of car-owning households now have vehicles with at least one driver-assist feature, there is a limit to the level of automation people are … Read More »
2017 MPG Marathon breaks all the records
The most remarkable results in the history of the Fleet World/ALD Automotive MPG Marathon were recorded at this year’s event, including the highest ever figure for … Read More »
London Mayor calls on carmakers to compensate for diesels
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan is urging carmakers to pledge funds towards measures to help clear up air pollution in the capital.
Fleet Assist reaches milestone
Fleet Assist, a supply chain management specialist for the fleet, leasing and rental industry, has seen the number of company cars and vans passing through its … Read More »
BSRIA deploys Civic Tourers for new pool car fleet
Construction specialist consultancy BSRIA has taken delivery of three Honda Civic Tourers for its new fleet of pool cars.
Carbon offset scheme launches for Esso fuel card customers
Esso Card customers can now offset their CO2 emissions with the help of a new carbon balancing scheme.
Government to invest in smart ticketing rail ‘revolution’
The Government has set out plans to introduce smart ticketing across England and Wales by the end of 2018.
Senior management appointment at Intelligent Telematics
Connected camera solutions specialist Intelligent Telematics has appointed Vince Cane as operations director.
Hexagon Leasing branches into short-term solutions
Hexagon Leasing is now offering shorter-term leasing periods to help meet fleet needs for flexible leasing.
Quick start guide to comparing fuel cards
Newly launched aggregate website Compare Fuel Cards has put together a ‘Quick start guide to comparing fuel cards’.
Government still failing on air pollution despite Supreme Court order
The majority of the UK is still in breach of European Union legislation some 18 months after the Supreme Court ordered ministers to tackle air pollution.
Mitsubishi hints at electrified Evolution performance cars
Mitsubishi has provided more details on its e-Evolution Concept, which will preview how an electric SUV could be combined with artificial intelligence when it debuts at … Read More »
September new car market falls for first time in six years
New car registrations last month fell 9.3% – marking the first time the important September market has fallen in six years.
GDPR data issue comes under focus by Vehicle Remarketing Association
The issue of how to ensure personal data is removed from fleet vehicles before resale is being spotlighted by the Vehicle Remarketing Association (VRA) ahead of … Read More »
