Natalie Middleton
Ubeeqo's Matcha car club service to offer more secure vehicle parking under new partnership
As announced in February, mobility start-up Ubeeqo has launched its Matcha car club service to provide transport options for Londoners. The scheme has initially been made … Read More »
Volvo to give first UK previews of new S90 and V90 at Scandinavian pop-up shops
As announced last month, both models are now available to order in the UK, with OTR prices starting at £32,555 for the S90 saloon and £34,555 … Read More »
Top 10 cars most likely to develop pothole suspension damage revealed
The firm’s database of 50,000 live policies found that Hyundai’s Santa Fe (06-12) and the Land Rover Discovery 3 (04-10) have the next most susceptible suspension, … Read More »
Former Toyota and Lexus fleet general manager becomes head of Lexus
Shepherd joined Toyota GB in 1999 and held a number of field-based roles before his first executive appointment as general manager, operations for Lexus in 2006. … Read More »
Ogilvie Fleet recognised in national ‘Best Companies to Work For’ survey
Best Companies has been producing and publishing the ‘Best Companies to Work For’ lists since 2001. The lists are published by The Sunday Times and highlight … Read More »
Wireless charging and double range could end need to plug in EVs in 10 years
The government-backed campaign says that experts at the UK’s Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) have forecast that expected improvements in battery production technologies could allow the typical … Read More »
Telematics solution drives employee safety and productivity for construction firm
As part of its key focus on safety and technology, the firm’s procurement manager Jonathan Willmore embarked on the process of evaluating all telematics systems on … Read More »
Prices announced for Infiniti QX30
Rivalling models such as the Audi Q3, the QX30 will be available in two trim levels – Premium and Premium Tech. Just one engine will be … Read More »
Audi UK joins manufacturer line-up at Silverstone Fleet Show
Audi will join some 20 individual manufacturers’ brands that are represented this year, comprising: Alfa Romeo, BMW, Citroen, DS, Fiat, Honda, Hyundai, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia Motors, … Read More »
Skoda to target senior-level company car drivers with new SUV
Previewed by the VisionS concept car shown at this year’s Geneva Motor show, the new model will be named Kodiaq according to reports and will appear … Read More »
Drivers warned of dangers of fatigue
The advice from the road safety and breakdown organisation follows publication of the recent ‘Fit to Drive’ report highlighting where improvements can be made to reduce … Read More »
Government takes action on vehicle clocking
The loophole means that as many as 1.7 million used cars with a fraudulent mileage reading could be on the UK’s roads, according to vehicle history … Read More »
Crash for cash accidents remain at near record levels, reports Aviva
The insurance specialist said that it detected more than 3,000 organised crash for cash claimants last year – or one every three hours – with one-in-four … Read More »
EU urged to take action on road safety as road fatalities increase
The 2015 road safety statistics published today (31 March) by the European Commission show that 26,000 people lost their lives on EU roads last year, 5,500 fewer … Read More »
Europcar launches ‘£1 one-way’ rental offer
Dubbed ‘OneWay’, the offer is also being run in France and Italy for €1 and will be rolled out soon in other European countries in which … Read More »
Leeds City Council introduces free parking for ultra low emission vehicles
The move means residents can apply for a 12-month permit for free parking, which can be used in pay and display bays on the street and … Read More »
New app enables customers to compare cabs on price, availability or service in real-time
Dubbed Cab Guru, the app currently has over 10,000 cabs available in London and 15,000+ across the UK – said to be the largest online cab … Read More »
TyreSafe extends deadline for awards submissions
The awards, which recognise the work and achievements of those campaigning to raise awareness of tyre safety in the UK during 2015, are open to non-members … Read More »
Redrow Homes signs up to leasing deal with Lex Autolease
The three-year sole supply agreement will see Lex provide an initial 600 cars and commercial vehicles to help with the FTSE 250-listed business’s plans to hire … Read More »
Cab:app launches contactless payment solution
The move means cab:app passengers can now pay via chip and pin, contactless or Apple Pay within seconds in over 90 locations across the UK in … Read More »
Prestige Fleet Servicing scoops LeasePlan UK in-life services supplier award
Prestige commercial director Joe Bhamra was presented with the award at an awards ceremony near Oxford by Sharon Miles, transformation director of LeasePlan UK. Joe … Read More »
Opel to publish WLTP fuel and emission figures from June
Announced last December, the voluntary move is intended “to improve transparency and meet future emission protocols” and will see figures “reflecting more everyday driving conditions” published … Read More »
BVRLA to call on government policymakers for BiK reform and mandatory AEB fitment
This follows the publication of the association’s four policy papers – on Vehicle Safety, Air Quality, Business Car Taxation and Intelligent Mobility – which were drafted … Read More »
Subaru Forester gets extra kit and new styling for 2016
On sale from next month, the 2016 model gains an updated grille with a new wing design, while the front bumper has been reshaped and now … Read More »
New branch manager at Jolly Good Vehicle Rentals’ Deeside branch
Sanderson brings more than six years’ car hire experience from roles at Kenning Car and Van Rental and Sixt. She joins from Hornbill Engineering where she … Read More »
Dominic Burr joins BCA as general manager for new Perry Barr centre
The new purpose-built site at Perry Barr will enable BCA to extend its physical and digital remarketing offering and will deliver a range of de-fleet, inspection, … Read More »
Essential Fleet Services supports growth plans with senior appointment
The firm, previously the Fleet and Passenger Services division at Kier Group prior to its acquisition by Leeds-headquartered private equity firm Endless last July, has completed … Read More »
Many fleet apps ‘next to useless’, warns Chevin
Managing director Ashley Sowerby explains: “A large proportion of all apps are extraordinarily limited in scope and next to useless. Some in the fleet sector are … Read More »
Volkswagen Financial Services – Fleet expands corporate sales team
The firm, which offers a portfolio of fleet products and services and is able to supply cars and commercial vehicles from across all manufacturers, has appointed … Read More »
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What I’ve learnt: Selwyn Cooper, head of business sales, Volvo Car UK
Acting as the head of business sales Looking back over my 20 years with Volvo, I’ve been fortunate enough to work across all departments within … Read More »