Natalie Middleton
Fleet/lease values at near record levels in January
Both fleet/lease and overall auction values rose in January despite rising volumes, latest BCA data shows.
Government urged not to scrap mobile phone driver awareness courses
The Government is being urged to rethink its move to stop awareness courses for motorists using handheld mobile phones as it introduces tougher penalties for offenders.
Scrappage scheme for diesel cars could launch within months
The Government is looking at introducing a scrappage scheme for diesel cars, which could launch within months if given the green light.
‘Significant’ fuel economy gap to continue after introduction of WLTP
The gap between official MPG figures and real-world performance will remain significant despite regulatory change later this year.
Driving for Work Summit provides forerunner to major occupational road safety campaign
Fleet chiefs and industry associations have met up with the Department for Transport, Highways England and insurance company representatives to identify ways to drive better occupational road safety.
Sandicliffe Motor Contracts MD retires
Sandicliffe Motor Contracts has appointed a new managing director, Alastair Houston, as it announced the retirement of Gary Benfield after 10 years in the business.
Pump prices hit two-year high
Fuel prices have reached their highest level in more than two years following a 2p per litre rise in January.
Amey awards accident repair deal to Selsia
Amey has signed up Selsia to centrally manage accident repairs for its mixed fleet.
New cash or car calculator launches from Activa Contracts
Activa Contracts has launched a new online company car or cash allowance calculator to help simplify the decision-making process for drivers and fleet operators in the … Read More »
North Ayrshire car club cuts costs and CO2
North Ayrshire Council has reported huge reductions in CO2 emissions and costs after deploying a car club pilot 18 months ago to replace its grey fleet.
New road casualty statistics ‘truly shocking’, says RAC
Latest reported road casualty figures show a rise in the number of killed or seriously injured (KSI casualties).
Olivier Mansard joins Masternaut as vice president of global sales
Masternaut has appointed Olivier Mansard as vice president of global sales.
2015 drink-drive road casualty estimates provide ‘real cause for concern’
Road safety organisations have expressed concern as newly published DfT estimates show an increase in drink-drive related crashes in Great Britain.
Vincent St Claire promoted to Fleet Assist managing director
Fleet Assist has promoted Vincent St Claire to the post of managing director as the company looks to drive further growth.
Rental firm uses GPS tracking solution to combat dishonest claim
Data from a GPS tracking solution has helped uncover a dishonest insurance claim relating to a hire vehicle.
Chevin appoints David Gladding to newly created global sales role
Chevin has appointed its former UK sales director David Gladding to a new role of global sales and marketing director in a drive to continue its … Read More »
Alphabet expands executive team with new head of compliance
Leanne Christmas has joined the Alphabet UK executive team as its new head of compliance.
Prices announced for facelifted VW Golf
Volkswagen has announced prices for its 2017 Golf, which brings updated styling as well as a new 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol and seven-speed DSG, and latest infotainment and assistance … Read More »
Growing number of VW owners sign up to group action lawsuit
More than 27,000 Volkswagen Group drivers have signed up to a lawsuit filed against the group over the ‘Dieselgate’ emissions scandal, with around 500 more owners … Read More »
MP calls for tax transparency on fuel receipts
Fuel receipts should display all taxes in detail, with the Tory Administration having “a clear obligation to be open with UK drivers regarding taxes”, according to … Read More »
AM Services Group signs up TCH Leasing
Facilities management provider, AM Services Group has awarded a three-year vehicle supply agreement for contract hire to TCH Leasing.
Lightfoot partners with Allianz Insurance to reward fleet drivers
Lightfoot and Allianz Insurance are launching a new initiative to reward fleet drivers who improve their performance behind the wheel.
Licence Bureau launches safer driving guide
Licence Bureau has launched a new driver safety guide, in association with road safety charity Brake, to highlight typical driving distractions.
Latest fleet topics covered in free e-book
Fuel Card Services has published the latest issue of its free Fleet Matters e-book, covering a number of topical issues.
Diesel real-world fuel economy gap continues to widen
The gap between diesel cars’ official and real-world fuel economy grew to 28% last year, new figures from TMC indicate.
Dashcam footage shows taxi driver’s lucky escape
Footage from a dashcam solution installed in a taxi has helped the driver avoid a lengthy insurance dispute in an accident claim.
Alphabet more than doubles ULEV fleet in 2016
Alphabet more than doubled its fleet of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles last year following deliveries of 3,619 units.
New Kia Rio priced from £11,995
The fourth-generation Kia Rio has gone on sale in the UK, priced from £11,995 OTR.
Car clubs launch in Inverness
Europcar and Enterprise Car Club have opened two new car club schemes in Inverness in partnership with the Highland Council as well as the Highlands and Islands … Read More »
Fleets driving compliance and road safety with increased access to data
2017 will see fleets increasingly turning to ‘big data’ to drive areas from compliance through to road safety, according to the Association For Driving Licence Verification … Read More »
