Natalie Middleton
Oxfordshire partners with Waze to provide real-time congestion data
Drivers in Oxfordshire will be able to access real-time traffic information through the Waze sat nav app under a new partnership. Following in the footsteps of … Read More »
Earlier ULEZ deadline to impact on London’s emergency services
London’s emergency services are struggling to meet the proposed earlier deadline for complying with London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ), forcing them to bring forward vehicle … Read More »
Ricardo launches real-world vehicle emissions monitoring service
Ricardo Energy & Environment has launched a real-world vehicle emissions monitoring service to provide accurate measurement of the emissions of passing vehicles.
Four-day test drive scheme now available across SEAT range
SEAT has expanded its four-day test drive across its whole range for business customers.
Vanarama enters short-term car and van leasing market
Vanarama is launching a new short-term leasing solution for business customers.
Hertz to offer full car rental services at Gatwick North Terminal
Hertz has launched a full rental service from London Gatwick Airport’s North Terminal.
Four MP committees to probe Government’s air quality plans
MPs have convened four select committees to launch a joint inquiry on air quality to examine cross-government plans to tackle air quality, including the use of … Read More »
UK true fleet market down 4.8% February
True fleet registrations in the UK fell 4.8% to 30,967 units in February, latest figures from Dataforce show.
ACVM launches mileage capture mobile app
Arnold Clark Vehicle Management (ACVM) has launched a new mileage capture app aimed at drivers using company cars or rental and grey fleet vehicles.
New web app offers routing for EVs
A new web app is to launch this spring to provide EV drivers with a complete route and recharging schedule.
Spreadsheet use still entrenched in fleets, warns FleetCheck
Fleets including larger vehicle operators are still wedded to using spreadsheets despite their extensive limitations.
Countdown begins to 2017 European Day without a Road Death
TISPOL, the network of European traffic police forces, has announced details for the 2017 European Day without a Road Death (Project EDWARD), which will take place … Read More »
Jaama appoints dedicated IT manager
Stuart Jones has joined Jaama in the newly created role of IT manager as the company pushes ahead with plans for new developments in 2017.
Fleetworx appoints strategic account manager
Car fleet supply chain specialist Fleetworx Ltd has appointed Matt Evans as strategic account manager.
Charity seeks fundraisers to cycle in memory of Dr Will Murray
Brake is looking for people to sign up for a fundraising cycle ride in memory of road safety expert Will Murray who died in December 2016.
Fleets offered chance to participate in free tailgating pilot
The Transport Research Laboratory is seeking fleets to sign up to a free pilot on tailgating that could help reduce accidents and business costs as well as develop tools for … Read More »
Scottish government urged to introduce zero-tolerance drug driving policy
Scotland is being urged to follow the lead of England and Wales in introducing a zero-tolerance policy for drug driving on the nation’s roads.
Used car market remains strong despite high volume of PCP cars
Strong retail demand for used cars is offsetting the high volume of PCP cars coming back into dealers as part exchanges, according to the Aston Barclay … Read More »
HILS named latest Driving for Better Business business champion
The Driving for Better Business campaign has awarded ‘business champion’ status to Hertfordshire Independent Living Service (HILS) in recognition of its safe driving policies.
Toyota to invest £240m in UK plant
Toyota is investing more than £240m to upgrade its Burnaston plant in Derbyshire to enable production of vehicles using its new global platform.
Facelifted Toyota Yaris priced from £12,495
Toyota has announced prices and specifications for the facelifted Toyota Yaris.
New role for Drive Software Solutions’ Simon West-Oliver
Drive Software Solutions has promoted director of sales and marketing, Simon West-Oliver, to the newly created role of marketing director.
More research needed on safety implications of autonomous cars, says Lords report
Making sure that the UK benefits from autonomous vehicles will require further research to address possible safety risks as well as to ascertain the social and … Read More »
Business lease fleet up 6.6% in Q4 2016
Fleet take-up of new cars and vans through British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) members rose in Q4 2016 although the main growth was seen in … Read More »
Lark signs up FMG for bespoke broker claims management service
Independent insurance broker Lark has awarded a three-year contract to FMG to provide a dedicated claims management service to help mitigate their fleet policyholders’ total cost … Read More »
Greg Taylor takes managing director role at Essential Fleet Services
Essential Fleet Services has announced changes to its leadership team, including increased investment and involvement by chairman Andrew Cope and the appointment of Greg Taylor as … Read More »
SEAT to launch ‘Fleet Excellence’ dealership programme
SEAT is launching a new dealer support programme to further enhance its services to fleets.
Intel to acquire autonomous car tech firm Mobileye
Intel has signed a deal to buy Israeli autonomous car technology specialist Mobileye for around $15.3bn. The agreement will see a subsidiary of Intel acquire all … Read More »
Supermarkets slash fuel prices
Asda, Morrisons and Tesco have cut fuel prices by up to 2ppl, with major retailers expected to follow suit.
