Natalie Middleton
Majority of drivers unaware of basic safety measures that could prevent whiplash
The report, carried out in partnership with Direct Line, finds that almost two-thirds of drivers (63%) don’t know the correct position a headrest should be in … Read More »
Gareth Llewellyn appointed as new chief executive of DVSA
Llewellyn is currently one of the Department for Transport’s nominated non-executive directors on the board of the Harwich Haven Authority and has also held board roles … Read More »
One in five drivers try to avoid using motorways, finds RAC
The study by the RAC found that one in five drivers (22%) rarely take to the country’s fastest roads, of which 6% admit they are just … Read More »
Fleet Alliance reveals new e-Fleet developments
The updates are intended to further enhance customer service levels for company car drivers and fleet managers, and are available either through desktops, laptops or the … Read More »
Masternaut technology supports BT Sport Relief Challenge
The technology allowed fans to check Jo’s progress online and turn out to support her and cheer her on. The device was switched off every night, … Read More »
Last Land Rover Defender rolls off Solihull line
More than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles attended the event, which also marked the … Read More »
Prestige Fleet Servicing to sponsor top speedway team
The Revolution race team of two professional riders and a 13-year-old academy rider, based at the world-famous Silverstone Grand Prix circuit, will see their riders competing … Read More »
Oxfam swaps cars for cash with help of Manheim
Since 2006, more than £100,000 has been raised for Oxfam through the sale of more than 350 cars. Any cars donated that are not suitable to … Read More »
London’s first driverless cars revealed
The pods are being adapted from the existing Ultra PODS currently in service at Heathrow Airport and will be adapted to navigate the streets of Greenwich … Read More »
Motorists still getting to grips with smart motorways, reports find
The reports on the all-lane running sections on the M25 J5 to 6 and J23 to 27 have been published by Highways England based on a … Read More »
6 in 10 motorists don’t know what brake warning light means
That’s according to a new survey of 1,000 UK motorists commissioned by JCT600 for Car Safety Week 2016. The survey looks at car-owners’ car maintenance … Read More »
Renault completes enhancements to fleet team with new appointments
New recruits Simon Hubbard, Mark Waite and Simon Williams join as business development area managers while Chris Bunce becomes business sales area manager (SME). The … Read More »
Jaama adds to software development team
With over 12 years’ industry experience behind him, software developer Allan Streeting joins the firm as the company forecasts significant growth in 2016. Jaama managing … Read More »
Brake commends Highlands and Islands MSP for efforts to improve road safety
The award is part of a series that recognises the contribution of MSPs to improve road safety within their constituencies and across Scotland. David Stewart’s … Read More »
AMT Group targets chauffeur sector with £250,000 investment
The new vehicles join AMT’s growing fleet, which includes Mercedes S-Class limousines, plus E-Class, Range Rover LWB, Jaguar XJ and Audi A8. “Increasingly, we are … Read More »
Alphabet’s Martyn Gallop to retire
Currently head of technical services at the firm, Gallop joined the industry in 1983 and has been with Alphabet since 2011. During his time at … Read More »
TfL prosecutes BT for ‘disruptive street work’
TfL prosecuted the telecomms giant, saying it had committed offences at four sites last year, including working without a permit in Devonshire Road in Lewisham and … Read More »
50% of drivers stopped for drug screening in December test positive
The campaign over December targeted more drivers than ever before, with officers using 1,888 drug screening devices and detected more drug drivers than in the whole … Read More »
New 3G vehicle camera for fleets sends quality footage using smaller files
The VT2000 full HD 1080p camera from VisionTrack uses a built-in 3G M2M Module, GPS and GLONASS for improved accuracy and easily streams footage using advanced … Read More »
Stability in used car market likely to last until Easter, says cap
So says cap as it reports that January market conditions were helped by an increase in buyer footfall that compensated for high supply volumes. As a … Read More »
Tyre-related incidents cost economy £83.2m a year
So says TyreSafe as it publishes figures showing that tyre-related incidents result in thousands of casualties and cost the economy tens of millions of pounds a … Read More »
BJF Connections outsources car and van fleet to Pendragon Vehicle Management
The firm is planning to triple in size over the next few years and will be looking to reduce emissions over the term of the contract, … Read More »
2016 to mark tipping point for fleet electronic licence checking, says ADLV
The prediction comes the Association for Driving Licence Verification (ADLV), which also says that the data being provided will significantly change. In line with its … Read More »
SsangYong targets driving schools with Tivoli SUV special programme
The offer covers all Tivoli 1.6 petrol and diesel models and includes the free fitment of dual control pedals, and a £100 contribution towards the cost … Read More »
DfT proposes major crackdown on disruption caused by roadworks
Intended to crack down on disruption, the plans could also see a similar charge for those who leave temporary traffic lights in place after work has … Read More »
Consultation opens on proposed tunnel for Lower Thames crossing
The Department for Transport has launched an eight-week consultation on a new tunnel for the Lower Thames crossing.
Half of all MoT faults could be avoided by routine maintenance, says DVSA
That’s according to research from the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA), which is encouraging drivers to carry out regular, simple checks on their vehicles. … Read More »
15% of drivers suffer memory blanks behind the wheel, finds AA
The poll of over 27,000 drivers by the AA also finds that motoring memory blanks are more often experienced by younger rather than older drivers, with … Read More »
Mazda to build on 2015 fleet sales success with 99g/km Mazda3
So says the brand as it reports that its UK fleet sales have more than trebled in the last three years and grew by 22% in … Read More »
Don’t get caught out when overnight licence checking service retires, warns LICENCECHECK
The warning comes from Richard Brown, managing director of LICENCECHECK, in advance of the 1st April switch-off of the overnight service. Brown says that only … Read More »
