Natalie Middleton
Councils and fire authorities call for lower drink-drive limit
Councils and fire and rescue authorities are urging the Government to lower the drink-drive limit in England and Wales to help cut alcohol-related accidents.
Fleet and lease values reach second highest point on record in February
Headline average used car values hit a new record in February while fleet and lease values reached the second highest point on record.
Raymond Brown Construction outsources to Ogilvie
Hampshire-based Raymond Brown Construction has awarded an outsourcing contract to provide and maintain 140 vehicles to Ogilvie Fleet.
AA DriveTech MD joins TTC Group as CEO
TTC Group has appointed Jim Kirkwood, former managing director at AA DriveTech, as its new CEO.
Spaces left for ICFM Fast Track training course
Delegate spaces remain available for the next ICFM Fast Track training course but fleets are being warned that places are filling up fast.
DfT outlines £220m spending to cut congestion
The Department for Transport has announced initial details of how £220m will be spent to cut congestion on the national road network.
New Grosvenor Leasing initiative to help fleets adopt ULEVs
Grosvenor Leasing has launched a new service to advise, help and support companies through the transition of becoming a zero or low emission fleet.
Hertz partners with Blacklane to offer chauffeur services
Hertz is to launch a new chauffeur service in more than 50 countries, including the UK, under a new partnership with global professional driver service provider, … Read More »
Fleet chiefs team up to launch incident management company
A group of former fleet chiefs have teamed up to launch a new incident management company said to be “100% focused on ‘doing the right thing’ … Read More »
Jaama expands development team
Jaama has recruited a further two business analysts within its development team as it also announces plans for new developments in 2017.
Thrifty opens 99th location
Thrifty Car and Van Rental has opened a new branch in Belfast, marking its 99th location.
Spring Budget: Fleet industry responds to changes
In his first and last Spring Budget, chancellor Philip Hammond set out a number of changes that will impact on fleets. Natalie Middleton reviews the fleet … Read More »
PSA reveals real-world fuel consumption for 1,000 Peugeot, Citroën and DS cars
PSA Group has published online certified calculations of real-world fuel consumption for more than 1,000 versions of Peugeot, Citroën and DS vehicles.
FORS to sponsor Brake Fleet Safety Conference 2017
FORS, the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme, is to sponsor Brake’s 2017 Fleet Safety Conference.
National Windscreens technicians awarded ADAS qualifications
National Windscreens technicians have become the first in the country to achieve recognised Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) qualifications from awarding organisation, GQA Qualifications.
Spring Budget: What you need to know
In his first and last Spring Budget, chancellor Philip Hammond had few changes for fleets, with confirmation of the continued fuel duty freeze alongside new infrastructure … Read More »
Spring Budget: No further details on salary sacrifice
Although the Spring Budget had been expected to bring further clarification of tax changes to salary sacrifice and cash allowances, no further details were revealed.
Spring Budget: VED rates rise
The Spring Budget brought another freeze for both the VED rates for hauliers and the HGV Road User Levy but there was no reprieve for the new … Read More »
Spring Budget: Fuel duty to remain frozen until 2018
Chancellor Philip Hammond has kept fuel duty frozen at its current rate until 2018, following on from the announcement in the Autumn Statement.
Spring Budget: Funding for driverless vehicle and EV battery research
The chancellor pledged £270m to keep the UK at the forefront of “disruptive technologies like biotech, robotic systems and driverless vehicles”.
Top highlights from Geneva
A look at the top 10 highlights for fleets at this year’s Geneva Motor Show.
M. J. Maillis UK signs sole supplier deal with TCH Leasing
M. J. Maillis UK has awarded a sole supplier agreement to TCH Leasing for its fleet of 26 cars and three commercial vehicles.
G3 launches audio video inspection tool
G3 Remarketing has launched a new audio and video vehicle inspection tool following 18 months of development and £150,000 investment.
Alphabet Partner delivers 20,000 vehicles in two years
Alphabet’s Partner broker sales channel has exceeded 20,000 vehicle contracts some two years after its launch.
Allstar links with Visa for combined fuel and travel expense card
Allstar has partnered with visa to launch a new combined fuel and travel expense card.
MS Amlin extends contract with National Windscreens
Global insurer MS Amlin has renewed its contract with National Windscreens to support its motor insurance policies for businesses and fleet operators across the UK.
Facelifted Infiniti Q50 to bring refreshed styling and new tech
Infiniti has unveiled its facelifted Q50, which brings updated design, a new grade structure and new technologies.
Wraps come off Vauxhall Insignia Sports Tourer
Vauxhall has revealed its second-generation Insignia Sports Tourer at the Geneva Motor Show.
New Suzuki Swift brings enhanced boot space and reduced emissions
Suzuki has revealed its European Swift model, which goes on sale this summer with increased boot space and improved fuel economy and emissions.
Technical details revealed for Lexus LS 500h
Lexus has debuted the LS 500h hybrid version of its flagship model at the Geneva Motor Show.
