Natalie Middleton
Small and executive cars perform well in January ex-fleet market, reports Manheim
The data shows that average prices in January were up 2.6% (£178) to £7,042 from December but year-on-year values were down 4.3% (£316). Manheim added that … Read More »
Fleets will recoup higher prices for automatics come resale time, says Autorola
The firm’s analysis shows that typically a new car fitted with an automatic gearbox can cost around £2,000 to £3,000 more than its manual equivalent. However … Read More »
Split between online and auction buyers becoming increasingly noticeable, says Glass’s
Rupert Pontin, head of valuations, said: “To an extent, the attributes of these two tribes are easy to outline. Online buyers are more comfortable with technology … Read More »
News of M6 toll sparks renewed calls for state ownership
The UK’s only pay-to-use motorway is being sold by a consortium of banks that took control from Midlands Expressway Ltd after a debt restructuring. The … Read More »
Atos implements car salary sacrifice scheme
Atos said a key reason for choosing the Novalease solution was that the contract for the car is held by the employee. The structure is based on … Read More »
Agility Fleet to expand further in 2016
Keith Townsend, managing director of Agility Fleet, said: “We focus on working closely with SME businesses to give them tailored fleet solutions and this customer-centric approach … Read More »
Alphabet named Top Employer for third year running
The business travel and mobility specialist was awarded the ‘Top Employers United Kingdom 2016’ accolade last week at Guildhall, London. The international research, undertaken by … Read More »
M6 Toll put up for sale
The UK’s only pay-to-use motorway is being sold by a consortium of banks that took control from Midlands Expressway Ltd after a debt restructuring. The … Read More »
British road traffic reaches highest ever level
New Department for Transport information shows that road traffic rose 2.2% in 2015. The provisional figure of 317.8 billion vehicle miles travelled on GB roads … Read More »
VisionTrack and Brake partner for road safety initiative
The partnership will see VisionTrack support Brake’s campaign activities to stop road deaths and injuries in a bid to make streets and communities safer. Simon … Read More »
Alphabet publishes free guide to EVs for fleets
Called the ‘Book of Watts & Maybes’, the 16-page guide is aimed at SMEs as well as corporates and public sector decision-makers and answers the most … Read More »
British motorists driving 3.8bn more miles as pump prices fuel
According to the study, more than four million drivers say that the 20% fall in the price of fuel since January 20142 has resulted in them driving … Read More »
SmartWitness and Corcra team up to offer integrated telematics and camera technology solution for fleets
The partnership sees the new SmartWitness forward-facing KP1 camera system integrated into the Corcra platform to offer a 'unique solution' for fleet managers of cars and … Read More »
White remains Brits’ favourite car colour for third year running
The data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows more than a fifth (21.4%) of new cars registered are white, compared with less … Read More »
TyreSafe opens entries for 10th anniversary awards
Open to non-members of TyreSafe as well as its supporters, the awards seek to recognise the work and achievements of those campaigning to raise awareness of … Read More »
Government ignoring the facts over drink-drive limit, say alcohol safety experts
Earlier this week Sky News reported that the Transport Minister said he has no plans to cut the drink-drive limit as the Government “believes rigorous enforcement … Read More »
Thurlow Nunn Group signs remarketing deal with Aston Barclay plc
The group – which operates 14 sites across East Anglia, Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire – has advanced its association with Aston Barclay over the last three years, … Read More »
SEAT reveals new Ateca SUV
Available to order now, the new model – named after a village in Spain – is the first SUV to be launched by the brand and … Read More »
BVRLA tells HM Treasury to ‘stop punishing company car drivers’
The call comes as the BVRLA reveals that the effect of the 2% increase in Company Car Tax from 2017-18 and the delay in removing the 3% … Read More »
Making all vehicles autonomous could prevent up to 95% of all traffic accidents, report finds
That’s the finding of a new report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, which also calls on the Government and industry to urgently address the barriers … Read More »
TMC and JCT600 join forces to promote advanced fleet fuel solutions
The agreement includes TMC's mileage capture, audit and control solution, which offers fleets guaranteed savings on fuel bills. It also covers Fuel+, the fuel card and … Read More »
Hyundai introduces i30 to Zipcar car club fleet in London
The deal marks the first between Zipcar and Hyundai in the UK and brings a total of 100 Hyundai i30 models to Zipcar members from key … Read More »
London Mayor tackles air pollution with £5m projects and Tower Bridge ‘no idling’ scheme
From today drivers using Tower Bridge will be encouraged to stop idling and switch their engines off when the bridge is opening, prompted by new road … Read More »
Masternaut opens nominations process for Safe From Harm Awards
Taking place on Tuesday 15 March at The ICC Birmingham during the Safe From Harm conference, the awards ceremony is being held by the fleet telematics … Read More »
Surrey County Council signs up City Car Club as car club provider
City Car Club has been appointed as the council’s preferred car club provider following a competitive tender process and will initially operate 14 low emission vehicles, … Read More »
5% of motorists drive on weekly basis on morning after heavy drinking
The research by the road safety charity and Direct Line found that one in five motorists have confessed to previously getting behind the wheel the morning … Read More »
Skoda reports 24% rise in true fleet sales
For 2015, the brand has reported true fleet sales growth of 24% year-on-year – nearly double the rate of growth seen in the entire true fleet … Read More »
Fleet & lease car values fall slightly in January, reports BCA
The latest Pulse report shows fleet & lease car values averaged £9,440 in January, a fall of £148 (1.5%) compared to December’s figure of £9,588. Performance … Read More »
New RoSPA website for older drivers
The new website – olderdrivers.org.uk – has been set up with funding from the Department for Transport and gives tips on how people can update their … Read More »
Support BEN with Fleet World registration
This year will once again see Dan Gilkes, industry expert and editor of VAN Fleet World, compete in the London Marathon to raise funds for BEN, … Read More »
