Natalie Middleton
Motorway service signs to show Ecotricity charging points
Ecotricity, whose 260 ‘Ecotricity Pumps’ cover almost the entire motorway network, will appear on Roadchef signs alongside household names as WH Smith, McDonald’s and Costa. … Read More »
The Tyre Recovery Association publishes new guidelines to improve part worn tyre safety
With 98% of part worn tyres being sold failing to meet basic regulations, the new protocol is intended to demonstrate to drivers that the part worn … Read More »
Ford to target high-profit sectors such as crossovers and SUVs in Europe
It added that it would launch five new vehicles to compete in the SUV and crossover space in the next three years, starting with new Edge … Read More »
Driving for Better Business to launch fleet safety benchmarking tool
The tool is being launched by the Driving for Better Business (DfBB) campaign to aid the work of the Occupational Road Safety Alliance (ORSA) with backing … Read More »
New car market rises but fleet registrations decline in January
Newly released figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that overall registrations climbed 2.9% compared to January 2015, reaching a total of … Read More »
Vauxhall reveals new-look Mokka ahead of Geneva debut
Now dubbed the Mokka X, the new model will debut at the Geneva Motor Show and arrives in UK showrooms in late 2016. The front … Read More »
Hyundai reveals pricing for i20 Active
Priced from £15,225 OTR, the Active model targets buyers looking for crossover styling and adds in bespoke bumpers, roof rails, a rear spoiler and a 20mm-increased … Read More »
New TyreSafe website includes bespoke fleet operator section
TyreSafe.org includes tyre safety advice for all vehicles as well as specific information for targeted groups, including car fleet operators. The relaunch of the website … Read More »
Motiva to launch salary sacrifice scheme as part of new growth drive
The company reported growth of more than 28% in 2015 and has now revealed a raft of initiatives designed to maintain momentum including a move to … Read More »
Global LeasePlan survey shows Brits more comfortable with driverless cars
The research was carried out by LeasePlan and found that those questioned in the UK were the fourth most comfortable with being a passenger in a … Read More »
Henry Williams appointed as new Skoda fleet chief
Williams was previously Skoda’s head of planning and supply and brings with him a wealth of fleet expertise, having previously served as the brand’s national fleet … Read More »
Cheap fuel market may have bottomed out, says RAC
That’s the warning from the RAC following rises in the wholesale cost of both petrol and diesel. Although motorists are currently benefiting from fuel prices … Read More »
Mitchells & Butlers signs outsourcing deal with Fleet Operations
The deal sees Fleet Operations take over full day-to-day responsibility for Mitchells & Butlers’ company car operations, managing a multi-bid panel of leasing providers to ensure … Read More »
Michelin launches Pilot Sport 4 tyres for high-end company vehicles
The Pilot Sport 4 tyres are inspired by the company’s motorsport pedigree and are aimed at executive fleet drivers. Andy Fern, Michelin’s head of fleet, … Read More »
SUVs take over as best-selling cars in Europe
The research by JATO Dynamics shows that SUVs outsold the traditional subcompact and compact segments, posting an increase of 24% at 3.2 million units. SUV … Read More »
New workplace sentencing guidelines are wake-up call for fleets, says Licence Bureau
The move is aimed at influencing companies who do not prioritise high standards of health and safety throughout their organisation and sees tougher sentences introduced for … Read More »
Kia announces prices for new Sportage
Priced from £17,995, the fourth-generation line-up includes 18 variants based on four engines, three gearboxes and six trim lines, including a new GT-Line that tops the … Read More »
ECB gives green light to LeasePlan acquisition
LeasePlan said it had been informed of the move by its current 100% shareholder Global Mobility Holding BV – a joint venture of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft and … Read More »
Prices revealed for 2016 DS 3
Revealed last month, the new line-up now consists of three core trim levels – Chic, Elegance and Prestige – with range-topping models comprising Ultra Prestige and … Read More »
Skoda previews SUV concept ahead of Geneva debut
The concept hints at how a future Skoda SUV could look, with the brand saying that it’s looking to broaden its range of models within the … Read More »
Infiniti Q60 and QX30 to make European debut at Geneva
Previously shown at the Detroit Motor Show, the Q60 brings a new 400bhp V6 twin-turbo engine with an all-new electronic suspension system, Dynamic Digital Suspension and … Read More »
‘Avoiding rear-end collisions’ rated most popular online driver training course, says E-Training World
The online driver profiling and e-driver training specialist said that most companies operating vehicle fleets suffer high percentages of accidents involving a rear-end collision, which is … Read More »
Forbo Flooring awards company car and van fleet deal to Ogilvie
The firm is a leading global player in high-quality commercial and residential floor coverings and total solution flooring projects and runs 75 cars and four LCVs. … Read More »
Chevin launches tool to help fleets schedule jobs for mobile workers
Dubbed Dispatch Fitter, the tool works with Chevin's FleetWave Mobile software and enables managers to remotely create a work schedule for employees such as technicians and … Read More »
'French-style' breathalyser law could help to save more lives, say alcohol safety experts
That’s according to alcohol safety experts following last week's debate in the House of Lords of a Private Members’ Bill that sought to lower the drink-drive … Read More »
BVRLA welcomes funding boost for driverless cars
The announcement yesterday sees eight new projects awarded the funds as part of the government’s £100m Intelligent Mobility Fund. They range from developing autonomous shuttles that will … Read More »
Driverless cars projects awarded £20m
Announced by Secretary of State for Business, Innovation & Skills, Sajid Javid, the funds are being shared between eight projects to develop enhanced connections between vehicles and road … Read More »
Autonomous vehicle technology to drive new car sales by 2030, says KPMG
Released as the Government announces a £20m funding package for new driverless cars projects, the research by KPMG found that 58% of UK automotive executives expect … Read More »
Ross Basnett appointed chief operating officer at The Miles Consultancy
Basnett began his fleet career at Somerfield Stores Ltd, where he managed and ran a large commercial and private vehicle fleet as well as heading up … Read More »
Police chief calls for harsher penalties for business drivers using mobile phone at wheel
As reported by the Daily Mail, chief constable Suzette Davenport, the Association of Chief Police Officers’ lead officer on road policing, has said that implementing a … Read More »
