Natalie Middleton
New Jaama app for fleets includes auto-triggering
Jaama has launched a smartphone app that not only provides drivers with information but actually offers ‘auto-triggering’ on processes such as service, maintenance and repair procedures.
UK Fuels network expands
Fuel card provider UK Fuels has expanded its UK Fuels network to cover more than 2,250 sites – up by more than 10% in the last … Read More »
HMRC confirmation on salary sacrifice to cut costs for fleets
Fleets and drivers are to save money on salary sacrifice schemes following HMRC confirmation on how the new Optional Remuneration Arrangements (‘OpRA’) legislation should be applied.
5 key points from BT Fleet Solutions 2017 Operational Fleet Insight Report
This year’s Operational Fleet Insight Report from BT’s Fleet Solutions sheds light on how businesses are responding to the latest fleet challenges. We look at the … Read More »
Traffic levels at new record high
Road traffic levels in Great Britain continue to rise, reaching a new record high in the year ending June 2017.
Fleets and drivers urged to support this year’s Project EDWARD
Organisations and drivers across Europe are being urged to lend support to this year’s European Day Without A Road Death, which takes place on Thursday 21 … Read More »
Free-to-sell online auction service launches
A new online auction service offering free listings for fleets has launched.
Bill for 20mph zones in Scotland garners support
A proposal for a bill to replace the current 30mph default speed limit on restricted roads in Scotland with a 20mph limit has received support from … Read More »
New Peugeot 3008 smashes Cap predictions at launch auction
Peugeot’s new 3008 crossover has made its auction debut, exceeding predictions from Cap HPI.
Joseph Khoury joins FleetEurope as senior business development manager
FleetEurope has appointed Joseph Khoury to its vehicle rental division as senior business development manager.
ProVision launches free Fleet Risk Assessment Tool for commercial fleets
Provision, which specialises in vehicle camera and tracking solutions, has launched a free Fleet Risk Assessment Tool to help fleets rate their level of compliance, safety … Read More »
Brexit already impacting on fleets, finds BT’s Fleet Solutions report
The UK vote to leave the EU is already taking its toll on some UK fleets, with the true impact of Brexit yet to be felt.
EV uptake vital to meet proposed post-2021 CO2 targets
Europe’s car makers have laid out plans that indicate EV uptake is vital to meet post-2021 CO2 targets, ahead of a European Commission proposal due later … Read More »
Worst motoring distractions revealed in new poll
New research has lifted the lid on the some of the worst motoring distractions drivers have spotted on the road, with shaving, hair styling and telling … Read More »
ACFO to replace twice-a-year regional meetings with webinars
ACFO is introducing changes including a new structure as it moves the focus onto running webinars instead of regional meetings.
Cox Automotive appoints Philip Nothard to external relations role
Cox Automotive, parent firm of Manheim, has appointed Philip Nothard, previously retail and consumer editor at Cap HPI, as head of external relations.
London Mayor asks broadcasters to provide air quality updates
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has called on TV and radio broadcasters to help inform Londoners about poor air quality through news and weather bulletins.
7% of grey fleet drivers are in cars over 15 years old
Companies across Europe are being urged to revisit their fleet policies, in particular for grey fleet cars, as new research suggests a large number of business … Read More »
Call for urgent HMRC guidance as employees fall foul of car–van confusion
Accountancy firm RSM is calling for an urgent update to HMRC tax guidance on determining cars and vans as it warns that employees may fall foul … Read More »
5 ways that Fleet Hero Award winners have cut CO2
With just a week to go until entries close for this year’s Energy Saving Trust Fleet Hero awards, we look at the landmark achievements made by … Read More »
FairFuelUK launches crowd funding legal campaign to stop ‘toxic taxes’ on cars
Campaign group FairFuelUK has launched a crowd funding campaign to raise funds for a two-part legal challenge intended to stop air quality tax hikes on cars … Read More »
Volvo names Steve Beattie as new head of business sales
Volvo has appointed Steve Beattie as head of business sales with immediate effect.
Businesses invited to look at preferred route for A303 Stonehenge scheme
Fleets in the South West are being invited to give their feedback on plans for the A303 route upgrade near Stonehenge.
Aston Barclay Assured service provides latest buyer initiative
Aston Barclay has launched a new Assured service for auction buyers to provide added peace of mind.
Arval customers sign up to new online customer community
Arval has gone live with a new online platform that enables its customers to provide feedback on a range of subjects.
Electric Honda city car due in 2019
Honda will launch its first European-market electric vehicle in 2019, with near-future launches signalling diesel could have a limited role in its model range.
Toyota aims for broader appeal with performance hybrids
Toyota is planning to offer more powerful hybrid options across its core model line-up.
BMW previews future “i5” with new concept
BMW’s third i brand model will join the carmaker’s line-up in 2021 in the form of a fully electric four-door Gran Coupé.
Basingstoke business park powers up for EVs
A business park in Basingstoke is supporting car drivers’ move to electric vehicles by installing rapid chargers.
UK Government ‘flouting its duty’ on air quality, finds UN report
UK citizens’ right to life is being implicated by air quality issues with the government having been accused of “flouting its duty”.
