Natalie Middleton
Fleet replacement cycles no longer clear-cut
Fleet vehicle replacement cycles trends are becoming less clear-cut with some experts saying more businesses are turning to longer or more flexible cycles while others state that traditional models … Read More »
London Mayor calls for national ‘dirty’ diesel scrappage fund
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has urged ministers to adopt a national scrappage fund to persuade motorists to replace diesel cars and vans to tackle ‘killer … Read More »
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUV named and revealed
Mitsubishi has published teaser images of its forthcoming crossover, which will be named the Eclipse Cross.
Airflow adds new V90 to exclusive Volvo fleet
Ventilation solutions manufacturer Airflow has updated its Volvo-only fleet with the addition of its first V90.
Honda UK to sponsor BVRLA’s 50th Anniversary Annual Dinner
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association has signed up Honda UK as the manufacturer sponsor for the 2017 Annual Dinner.
Jim Sumner and Tony English join Isotrak leadership team
Telematics specialist Isotrak has appointed a new executive chairman and CEO as it announces its new leadership team.
Facelifted Skoda Citigo revealed
Skoda has revised its Citigo city car with a new front section and upgraded interior for 2017.
New trims bring extra equipment to Yeti line-up
Skoda has added two new trims to its Yeti SUV range in the form of the SE Drive and SE L Drive.
Top-spec Aygo x-clusiv gains enhanced specification for 2017
Toyota has enhanced its Aygo x-clusiv with improved specification for 2017.
Ford invests in AI start-up to develop virtual driver system
Ford is to invest $1bn over the next five years in an autonomous vehicle start-up co-founded by former Google and Uber leaders.
Used car market sees rising volumes in January
A double-digit rise in sales volumes saw month-on-month average used car selling prices fall in January although values were up compared to 2016.
New Brake report provides guidance on crisis management for fleets
Brake has published a report for fleets on crisis management as it also announces two further crisis response training sessions in 2017.
UK’s most polluted cities urge zero tolerance on emissions malpractice
The Mayor of London and the leaders of five of the UK’s most polluted cities are calling on the Government to take urgent action on vehicle … Read More »
Eight of 10 drivers admit to driving when very tired
Motorists are being warned that driving while tired can be as dangerous as speeding after new AA research highlighted alarming figures.
Q&A: Owen Gregory, Ford
Owen Gregory, appointed director of fleet operations at Ford in 2016, on new opportunities and the advantages of turning long-standing relationships into partnerships.
Fleets prioritising mobility benefits of car clubs above cost savings
Mobility is the key factor for many fleets turning to car club schemes rather than cost savings, risk management or sustainability benefits.
Société Générale to float ALD Automotive on stock market
French financial services group Société Générale has announced plans to float its ALD Automotive vehicle leasing subsidiary on the stock market this year.
Traffic volumes hit all-time high
Motor vehicle traffic in Britain reached an all-time high in 2016, according to provisional figures from the Department for Transport.
MEPs back reforms to prevent further emissions scandals
MEPs have voted to overhaul EU rules on car approvals to strengthen environmental and safety testing and help prevent emissions scandals from taking place in the … Read More »
‘Not indicating clearly’ is drivers’ biggest bugbear
Motorists have voted not indicating clearly as the most inconsiderate driving behaviour on UK roads.
LeasePlan grows global fleet 8% in 2016
LeasePlan’s global fleet grew 8% in 2016, helped by strong performances in the SME and private lease markets.
Government plans for single insurer model for autonomous vehicles
The Department for Transport has announced plans to push ahead with developing a single insurer model for autonomous vehicles to cover both the driver and the … Read More »
4MATIC all-wheel drive E-Class available from £38,175
Mercedes’ E-Class is now available with all-wheel drive capability for both E 220 d Saloon and Estate bodystyles. Marking the first time a diesel E-Class has … Read More »
Tour de fours
A new generation of economical four-wheel drive systems are finding a growing role outside the SUV sectors, including in fleet. Natalie Middleton looks at the market … Read More »
Road users back tougher sentences for killer drivers
Government proposals to introduce tougher sentences for those who kill on the road have overwhelming support from road users.
Fleets urged to prioritise vehicle repairs over quick sales
Fleet operators disposing of vehicles could lose 10% off the value of their stock by failing to undertake basic repairs.
Allstar ServicePoint solution saves fleets £500k to date
Allstar’s recently launched ServicePoint solution has reached the landmark achievement of saving fleets over £500,000 collectively to date.
Fewer than 5,000 traffic cops now on the road
The number of dedicated traffic police in England and Wales has continued to fall, with fewer than 5,000 traffic cops now on the road.
‘Industry-first’ automated fleet policy writer to launch
A new automated fleet policy writing solution, said to be an industry first, is to launch this spring, providing businesses with a legally compliant and operationally … Read More »
Salary sacrifice provider launches ECO scheme for high-mileage business drivers
Salary sacrifice specialist Fleet Evolution has launched an Employee Car Ownership (ECO) scheme to provide a targeted cost-saving solution for high-mileage drivers.
