Natalie Middleton
Half of drivers think resident parking schemes inhibit commuter parking
The RAC research, carried out among 1,765 motorists, also asked whether commuters should be able to use spaces vacated by residents but found that 52% disagreed … Read More »
Superminis and compact executives perform well in March ex-fleet car market
Average selling prices increased by 5.3% (£246) from February and were up 2.4% (£117) year-on-year. The overall average selling price for ex-fleet cars rose by 3.2% … Read More »
Sanderson Weatherall outsources fleet to CLM
The new outsourcing arrangement will see CLM managing the company’s fleet of 90 vehicles and providing a broad range of services including maintenance management, driver management, … Read More »
Sue Myers joins Manheim as client relationship director
Myers brings with her more than 30 years of motor retail experience, having held a number of senior positions with companies including Reg Vardy, Jardine Motors … Read More »
Selsia to show how fleets can slash repair costs at Silverstone Fleet Show
From 24 hour FNOL and deployment to online repair control management, standard repair rates and central invoicing, Selsia says it is rapidly driving down repair costs … Read More »
Seven drivers a week run out of fuel on Manchester smart motorway roadworks
In the past 12 months, 354 drivers have let their tanks run dry on the 17 mile route between junction 8 of the M60 near Sale … Read More »
Volvo launches ‘one stop shop’ online hub for fleets
Dubbed ‘Fleet Hub’, the website is dedicated to all Volvo business drivers and fleet managers and provides a platform to source information and support. The … Read More »
Audi builds 6m long A8 L extended for special customer order
The one-off six-seater and six-door limo uses a wheelbase that's been extended by almost 1.1 metres over the A8 L to 4.22m, with a completely reworked … Read More »
58% of motorists admit to acting aggressively while driving
The research from Churchill Car Insurance also finds that 58% of motorists admit to acting aggressively while driving. A total of 31% of drivers have sworn … Read More »
Top companies honoured in Experteye Awards 2016
Presenting honours across nine categories, the Experteye awards are seen by many as the ultimate accolade because they are solely based on independent feedback from fleet … Read More »
Drivers urged to ensure tyre safety systems working properly
The fitment of TPMS became mandatory on all new passenger vehicles on 1 January 2015 and is designed to help drivers ensure their tyre pressures are … Read More »
Vertu Group Fleet reports positive results from automated vehicle delivery solution
The moDel VM solution completely automates the new vehicle delivery/ used vehicle collection process and allows users to remarket their vehicles more efficiently, as well as … Read More »
GMAC UK appoints new MD
The firm said the position has been established to further strengthen the automotive business and serve dealers and customers even better. Tweed will have the … Read More »
Jaama gains ISO 27001 information security management certification
ISO 27001:2013 is a stringent certification for information security controls and guarantees that controls and other forms of risk treatment are in place to prevent and … Read More »
New business development director at TTC Group
Hughes, a former director at Alfred McAlpine and Pitney Bowes, brings top management experience in both the public and private sector, and said he intends to … Read More »
AMT Vehicle Rental invests £200,000 in electric cars
The vehicles cover a Tesla Model S and a number of Nissan LEAFs and will be available at AMT’s Leeds, Manchester Stockport and London locations. … Read More »
Supporting EVs not scrappage would slash NOx more effectively, says RAC Foundation
The analysis by the RAC Foundation finds that a scrappage scheme aimed at removing the dirtiest diesel cars from the roads would “have to be on … Read More »
Jaguar to begin testing car sharing under new technology start-up
Dubbed InMotion, the solution is intended to help customers to overcome travel and transport issues with new solutions accessible via smartphones or other connected devices. … Read More »
Volkswagen Financial Services – Fleet announces new management appointments
Chris Allgood has been appointed as the new strategic account manager. He will be supporting the national corporate sales team and will be focusing on the … Read More »
Fleet Alliance scoops Experteye customer service award for second year running
The Glasgow-based leasing and fleet management specialist again topped the category that recognises customer service to fleet operators with up to 250 vehicles. The Experteye … Read More »
Used car dealers placing increased focus on vehicle condition at auction
So says the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA), which has also reported a notable uplift in dealers and vendors taking advantage of PDI and refurbishment … Read More »
cap hpi expands editorial team as part of global growth
With over 20 years’ experience in the motor industry, James Dower has been appointed as senior editor of Black Book. He joins the firm from a … Read More »
Ogilvie Fleet gains sixth successive Experteye award
The award, which is voted for by fleet decision-makers and recognises service to fleet operators with more than 250 vehicles, is the sixth successive Experteye accolade … Read More »
CVM Group to run competition for iPad Mini at Silverstone Fleet Show
The group, which offers combined experience of over 100 years in the motor and finance industries to help save fleets time and money, has developed its … Read More »
Arval appoints new head of broker
Previously an international business development manager at Arval’s Group headquarters in Paris, Williams brings in-depth industry experience and knowledge of supporting businesses to meet their company … Read More »
DfT report highlights employer benefits of promoting cycling
The research on ‘The Value of Cycling’ has been written by transport planning consultants Phil Jones Associates and the University of Birmingham, and was commissioned to … Read More »
Fleets urged to adopt best practice health and safety procedures for drugs and alcohol misuse
The call comes from alcohol and drug safety specialist AlcoDigital in line with an increasing emphasis on a company’s responsibility to ensure its employees are fit … Read More »
Toyota to open third research facility for autonomous driving
Announced by Dr Gill Pratt, TRI chief executive, speaking at the GPU Technology Conference in San Jose yesterday (7 April), the new centre, known as TRI-ANN, … Read More »
University calls for participants for study on perceptions of driverless cars
Participants will be required to view a series of four to five second videos of a car (a white Tesla Model S) making lane changes, while … Read More »
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