Natalie Middleton
Fleet insurer awarded Chartered Insurance Broker status
Vehicle insurance broker Gauntlet Group has earned Chartered Insurance Broker status from the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
New 1.5-litre diesel for facelifted Ford EcoSport
Ford’s EcoSport baby SUV has been given a further facelift, bringing a new diesel engine as well as Intelligent All Wheel Drive technology for the first time.
Kia plug-in hybrids go on sale
Kia has added the Niro and Optima plug-in hybrids to its UK line-ups.
Free guide outlines 30 proven ways to cut fleet costs
Pendragon Vehicle Management has launched a 30-point guide for fleets on how to reduce costs.
Kia to extend Picanto line-up with X-Line softroader
Kia is to launch a crossover-inspired version of its third-generation Picanto supermini later this year.
Average driving speeds plummet in UK’s major cities
Driving speeds in some of the UK’s major cities has fallen by up to 20% over the last year, as traffic volumes rise.
Fleet market falls in August ahead of plate change
New car registrations declined across the fleet, business and private markets in August with buyers holding out for the new registration plates.
Ian Carlisle appointed divisional CEO of BCA Services
BCA has appointed Ian Carlisle as divisional CEO of BCA Services.
Spaces still left for ICFM ‘big data’ Masterclass
Fleet decision-makers are being urged to book places for next month’s ICFM Masterclass, which will look at how ‘big data’ is transforming the long-established fleet management … Read More »
Brake to run free webinar on identifying at-risk drivers
Fleets looking for more information on how to investigate crashes and identify at-risk drivers are being invited to register for a free webinar.
Renault teases electric car concept ahead of Frankfurt
Renault has published a teaser image of a new concept, dubbed ‘Symbioz’, ahead of its reveal at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week.
More electric car points vital to avoid ‘charge rage’
A lack of charge points on London’s streets could lead to ‘charge rage’ as drivers squabble over sockets.
Government plans to charge utility companies for digging up roads
The Government is running a consultation on allowing local authorities to charge utility companies by the hour during road works in a move to cut congestion.
XC90 T8 is ‘perfect eco-friendly business companion’, says print firm
Oxford-based green printing company Seacourt has deployed Volvo’s 49g/km XC90 T8 to support its commitment to sustainable operations.
Midland Metro extension gets green light
A £149m tram route extension linking Birmingham city centre with Edgbaston and the city’s growing Westside area has been given the go-ahead.
Uninsured accident claims on the rise
The number of claims made following accidents with uninsured drivers has increased for the first time in more than a decade, the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) has reported.
Drivers more inclined to change travel behaviour
Willingness amongst drivers to consider alternative forms of transport is on the rise, new DfT research indicates.
Mick George branches into vehicle leasing
Construction company Mick George has set up a car and van leasing division, intended to provide fleets with unrivalled service and experience.
Carmakers launch scrappage schemes in time for plate change
Car groups including Renault-Nissan, VW and Kia have become the latest manufacturers to launch scrappage schemes intended to tempt buyers to new, less-polluting vehicles.
Brake to run free road safety training in Scotland
Brake is bringing road safety training to Scotland including a free one-day event…
DS 3 debuts contactless payment car key
Drivers who’ve forgotten their wallets could turn to their car keys in the future with the debut of new contactless payment technology from DS Automobiles.
Price of unleaded to leapfrog diesel
Unleaded petrol prices are set to overtake those for diesel for the first time in over a year, largely as a result of Storm Harvey in … Read More »
Licence Bureau records growth as licence checking market continues growth
The UK’s licence checking market continues to see growth with independent licence checking supplier the Licence Bureau putting in a strong performance over the last year…
LeasePlan mulls IPO
LeasePlan has said it’s looking at potential Initial Public Offering (IPO) after reporting strong first half results.
Congestion could be cut by workplace parking levies and other council schemes
Councils should be able to implement schemes such as workplace charging levies and benefit from lessons learned in government public sector fleet initiatives in order to … Read More »
Licence checking addition marks UK first for expense solution
Selenity has updated its Expenses cloud technology with a new licence checking function that could cut costs and enhance risk management for firms with company and/or … Read More »
Aston Barclay announces opening date for new Donington Park Mega Centre
Aston Barclay’s new 18-acre Mega Centre will open at Donington Park on 28 September, the firm has announced…
Leasing Options expands team
Salford-based Leasing Options has made a number of additions to its team as it targets future growth…
Grid carbon cuts enhance EV eco credentials
The carbon impact of electric vehicles has dramatically reduced as renewable sources of energy replace coal on the power system, new research finds.
