Natalie Middleton
Doctors urged to report concerns about patients to DVLA
The strengthened guidelines emphasise all doctors’ duty to disclose information to the DVLA or DVA (Northern Ireland), where the patient has failed to act. The guidelines … Read More »
Esso and BP sign reciprocal fuel card acceptance agreement
The move will enable Esso card customers to fill up at BP branded sites throughout the UK starting in 2016. There are approximately 1,200 BP forecourts … Read More »
Six in 10 drivers say emissions scandal has damaged trust in all motor manufacturers
The survey of 2,565 motorists found that six in 10 drivers (57%) say they have lost confidence since the news broke, while 66% of those surveyed … Read More »
22% of motorists likely to drink and drive over festive season
The survey of over 1,000 drivers by vehicle leasing company OSV Ltd revealed that men were five times more likely than women to drink and drive … Read More »
Alphabet appoints new general manager for customer relationship management
Jenkins joins Alphabet from outside of the fleet leasing and mobility industry, bringing with her a deep appreciation of account management, customer service and customer experience. … Read More »
Fleet industry needs open dialogue on standards for connected car data, says Chevin
So says fleet software specialist Chevin, pointing out that connected data will start to become available soon and basic questions remain unanswered including who should have … Read More »
Fleet Alliance becomes ‘living wage’ employer
The ‘living wage’ standard aims to raise people out of poverty and is different to the Government’s national minimum wage for over-25s which went up by … Read More »
Smart Fleet Solutions appoints training partner to expand business
Osborne has been tasked with educating and supporting the business’ 400-strong workforce across its eight current sites. He brings a strong background in sales, HR and … Read More »
easitNETWORK teams up with Tusker to offer branded salary sacrifice for cars to members
The not-for-profit organisation will use its easitNETWORK Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme to heavily promote low emission vehicles, and offer additional discounts and incentives for electric and … Read More »
Alcohol, caffeine and lack of sleep impact on reaction times, finds test
Developed by the JustPark online parking service, the game records drivers’ reaction times and guesses their age by how quickly, or slowly they react when asked … Read More »
Shoreham Vehicle Auctions scoops two accolades at Adur & Worthing Business Awards
The Lancing-based auction house joined other south coast businesses for the ceremony in Worthing, receiving both awards from television presenter Nick Wallis on the night. Shoreham … Read More »
UK’s most irritating driving habits revealed
The research, carried out by car finance provider Zuto, revealed that 84% of drivers find other motorists using their mobile phones whilst on the road the … Read More »
Vauxhall refutes Panorama claims that Zafira failed emissions tests
In the programme, aired yesterday, the people carrier was said to have emited two and a half times more nitrogen oxide than is allowed in a … Read More »
Government urged to maintain investment in UK automotive industry
The message comes from Gareth Jones, president of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), in his keynote speech at SMMT’s 99th Annual Dinner in … Read More »
Oil prices rise as instability in Middle East increases
Turkey claimed responsibility for the shooting down, saying that the plane had violated its airspace. "News of a military jet crashing in Syria is a reminder … Read More »
Chancellor urged to freeze fuel duty and extend Plug-in Car Grant in Autumn Statement
Commenting in more detail, the organisation said that the Treasury’s own modelling has confirmed the link between the cost of fuel and economic growth. The freezing … Read More »
Number of councils using CCTV to monitor motoring offences jumps 76%
The results of a Freedom of Information request by the Confused.com price comparison site show that since 2012 the number of councils using CCTV to monitor … Read More »
PSA Peugeot Citroën to publish real-world fuel economy data in partnership with Transport & Environment
The move will also see the publication of pollutant levels including nitrogen oxides (NOx) with Euro 6 passenger vehicles by spring 2017. The procedure will measure … Read More »
Diesel bans in urban areas could impact on RVs, says Glass’s
As announced in September, Defra has run a consultation on placing restrictions on diesel cars to reduce NO2 emissions in towns and cities but Glass’s says … Read More »
39% of transport users would consider using a driverless car
The research conducted by the Transport Systems Catapult (TSC) also found that the figure rises to as high as 62% amongst young professionals living in cities. … Read More »
30% of UK motorists don’t know when VED due
The poll by Motoring.co.uk found that 30% of motorists do not know when their Vehicle Excise Duty is due, meaning that over 13.5 million of the … Read More »
Nearly one in four motorists would drive more patiently to boost road safety
The survey was carried out by funding and fleet management specialist Venson as the Brake Road Safety Week asks everyone to ‘drive less, live more’, and … Read More »
10% of drivers admit inappropriate footwear caused car crash
Published by car insurance specialist 1st Central, the study also revealed that men are more than three times as likely as women (21% compared to 6%) … Read More »
Motorists call for tougher rules for learner drivers
The survey of 1,000 motorists by dash cam specialist also found that 76% of drivers support the introduction of 12-month probationary licences for all teenagers who … Read More »
Masternaut adds international support capacities to customer service centre
The site at Aberford now offers multi-lingual support with over 100 members of customer-facing staff. The firm’s international partner support network covers 24 individual countries, providing … Read More »
Licence Bureau and Skanska deliver local workshops for Road Safety Week
The events, which are being held for the third consecutive year, see both companies working with sixth-form students from The Hemel Hempstead and Kings Langley School. … Read More »
Arval ramps up focus on customer events
The firm said it sees events “as an effective way of adding value for their customers and enhancing ongoing customer relationships” and will be driving the … Read More »
3p fuel duty cut would benefit economy across board, finds report
The report commissioned by FairFuelUK, confirms that the lower petrol and diesel prices of 2015 have raised UK GDP by 0.6%, created an extra £11.6bn of … Read More »
Brake launches ‘Drive Less, Live More’ campaign for Road Safety Week
The ‘Drive Less, Live More’ campaign has been launched at the start of the annual Road Safety Week by Brake and partners AIG and Specsavers as … Read More »
LeasePlan appoints new brand director for Automotive Leasing
Oliver Boots has been appointed to the role at LeasePlan’s specialist public sector division, taking over from his current role as head of product services within … Read More »
