Natalie Middleton
Volvo Cars to integrate Spotify music streaming service in new models
The announcement was made at the 2016 Mobile World Conference in Barcelona, where the carmaker showed its bespoke interface for Spotify, which uses the touch screen … Read More »
G3 Remarketing to expand services on back of FCA approval
Providing a total asset management solution to finance companies throughout the UK, G3 Remarketing – known as G3 RMS – is responsible for the collection and … Read More »
UK spend on traffic calming measures climbs 53%
That’s according to new research by Churchill Insurance, which finds that authorities paid out an estimated £47,196 in compensation for damage caused by traffic calming measures … Read More »
Equipping vehicles with AEB helps reduce rear-end crashes by 40%
Vehicles equipped with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) systems are 40% less likely to be involved in rear-end crashes, new data has found.
Volvo to replace carkeys with smartphone app from 2017
Volvo is to offer cars without keys from 2017 with the help of a smartphone app.
Zenith appoints Matthew Thompson as chief commercial officer
The appointment – which comes a week after Zenith Leasedrive Group announced its rebranding to Zenith – sees Thompson join Zenith’s board of directors and become … Read More »
Days Fleet turns spotlight on mobility solutions following rebrand
Independent, but benefiting from the full ownership and backing of Days Motor Group, Days Fleet operates in excess of 9,000 funded vehicles and has more than … Read More »
MINI Hatch and Clubman gain extra equipment
Under the changes, MINI Teleservices and MINI eCall will be standard on all MINI Hatch and MINI Clubman models from March. MINI Teleservices is able … Read More »
New app provides personalised running costs for cars and servicing alerts
Currently live in the Apple store in beta testing, the Digital Garage app uses licence plate data to bring up real-time data about that car. The … Read More »
BMW enhances DriveNow car sharing service with Moovit
The announcement comes after a global survey conducted by Moovit in 2015 showed London users were turning to on-demand mobility services five or more times per … Read More »
Drivers exposed to more harmful pollution inside vehicle than on the road, finds new study
Gloucestershire-based Enviro Technology Services carried out a journey from Reading to central London in its mobile air quality laboratory – nicknamed the smogmobile – sampling air … Read More »
Peugeot reveals facelifted Peugeot 2008
Launched in 2013, the model has been updated with the latest family styling with a new front grille, wheel arch extensions and scuff plates plus an … Read More »
Mark Higgins joins All Fleet Services as operations and performance director
The new role will award Higgins responsibility for operational resourcing and delivery, training and people development, employee engagement and facilities. Higgins brings a diverse wealth … Read More »
Rental firms urged to include roadside assistance and first aid kits for all vehicles
The call comes from vGroup International, a Milton Keynes-based firm that provides around 300,000 of the packs a year to fleets via contract hire and leasing … Read More »
Leasing broker car volumes rise 24% in 2015
The BVRLA data shows its leasing broker members were responsible for 208,006 vehicles on contract at the end of 2015 and combined car and van volumes … Read More »
87% of business drivers wouldn’t inform employer of driving licence points
The survey by RAC Insurance also found that nearly a fifth of overall motorists (18%) would not inform their insurer if they picked up penalty points … Read More »
RoadHawk launches ‘most premium dash cam available’
The HD-2 uses a action camera chipset that provides Super HD images and is capable of by recording at 1080p at 60 frames per second. Footage … Read More »
2018 Riversimple Rasa hydrogen-powered car to boast 300-mile range
British carmaker Riversimple Movement is developing a new hydrogen-powered road car that will offer a claimed 250mpg and a 300-mile range when it goes on sale … Read More »
RAC comments on impact on fuel prices of Brexit
RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said: “While the RAC has no view on the UK’s membership of the EU, the impact on fuel prices of Britain … Read More »
Arval grows UK leased fleet by 19% in 2015
Last year saw the fleet management and leasing giant grow its leased fleet to 785,000 vehicles worldwide, with a total of 255,444 vehicles ordered (9% up … Read More »
Total Motion moves to new Leicester premises to drive growth plans
The firm said the move is indicative of latest growth and its plans to continue driving forward its business, services and reputation of the UK’s leading … Read More »
First Quartix customer still on board for 15th anniversary celebrations
Launched on 14 February 2001, Quartix has grown from just four founders into an international business with offices in the UK, France and the US and … Read More »
Ogilvie Fleet expands South of England sales team
The team was launched last autumn with the appointment of director of sales – south Jo Clark and Mike Wynn, area manager – south. Now Tracey … Read More »
TomTom Telematics named Frost & Sullivan 2016 European Fleet Telematics Company of the Year
The Frost & Sullivan panel commended the company for its successful implementation of industry best practices to innovate and meet changing customer needs. TomTom’s open … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show to offer first fleet drives of 49g/km XC90 T8 Twin Engine hybrid
Available to order now, the new XC90 T8 Twin Engine is the only full-size seven-seat plug-in hybrid SUV. It uses a drivetrain similar in concept to … Read More »
EU recommends councils implement congestion charging to meet green targets
The guidelines, which also include the introduction of bin taxes, have been published by the European Commission to help local and regional authorities implement its Europe … Read More »
Skoda releases latest pic of upcoming large SUV
The latest pic shows the model’s front-end, which builds on the 2014 VisionC concept and Skoda Superb styling with a prominent grille and large air intake. … Read More »
SsangYong reveals Geneva line-up
Previously shown as the XLV Air concept at last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, the Tivoli XLV is now going into production to offer a stretched version … Read More »
FSGB expands senior management team after successful first 12 months
The company, which delivers a comprehensive range of fleet management services, launched in spring last year based on a co-ownership business model. The firm was … Read More »
TTC offers free online road risk audit for fleets
The call comes from fleet road safety specialist TTC, which says its DriverProtect test will quickly reveal if a business is successfully minimising its workplace road … Read More »
