Natalie Middleton
Hyundai reveals pricing and specification for facelifted i10
Hyundai has announced pricing and specification for its facelifted i10 city car, which goes on sale in January.
Maxxia acquires Eurodrive Motor Finance
Business car finance specialist Maxxia UK has acquired specialist point-of-sale car finance broker, European Vehicle Contracts Ltd, which trades as Eurodrive Motor Finance.
Pricing and grades announced for new Nissan Micra
Nissan has revealed initial pricing and grade details for its fifth-generation Micra ahead of order books opening later this month.
IAM RoadSmart develops individual one-off courses for at-work drivers
IAM RoadSmart is piloting a range of one-off driver training sessions for business drivers to tackle particular areas of concern on a one-to-one basis.
Higher fuel prices on cards as OPEC agrees supply cut
Motorists are being warned of the possibility of higher fuel prices in the short and long term following yesterday’s decision by OPEC to cut supply for … Read More »
Fleetondemand achieves ISO27001: 2013 accreditation
Technology company Fleetondemand has achieved certification to ISO27001: 2013 The International standard for information security management.
Anglo American signs up to hydrogen fuel with ITM Power
Anglo American has become the latest customer to sign a fuel contract with ITM for its fuel cell electric vehicles.
Ford reveals UK details for new 82g/km Fiesta
Ford has revealed its seventh-generation Fiesta, which introduces updated technologies and powertrains as well as the debut of an upscale Vignale model and the Active crossover.
Pan-European telematics alliance to take collaborative activities to new level
Fleet telematics experts have combined forces to forge closer ties, including pan-European collaborations.
Alphabet upgrades ‘icon’ technology platform to enhance SME leasing experience
Alphabet has rolled out a significant upgrade for its ‘icon’ SME technology platform to enhance the overall leasing experience for its SME customers, retailers and brokers.
Ford to start testing autonomous cars on European roads next year
Ford is to begin European testing of autonomous cars in 2017, expanding on its existing research in the US.
New Brake Professional fleet resource highlights consequences of distracted driving
Brake has launched a new resource to help educate at-work drivers on the importance of not using their phones behind the wheel.
Exiting single market will add £1,500 to car prices, warns SMMT
List prices for cars could rise by £1,500 post-Brexit if the UK doesn’t stay in the single market.
Growing number of fleets using FleetWave ‘database views’ for advanced fleet profiling
Chevin Fleet Solutions has reported increased use of enhanced vehicle and driver profiling capabilities of its FleetWave asset and fleet management software.
New appointments as BT Fleet enters funding sector
BT Fleet has made a number of changes to its leadership team, including the appointment of Andrew Goodwin as sales director, as it looks to enter … Read More »
Addison Lee invests £7.5m in driver training
Private hire firm Addison Lee is investing £7.5m in driver training to improve driver skills and the customer experience.
Arval launches comprehensive new online fleet resource
A new online resource that provides fleet manager and driver guides, video commentary on current issues, tax calculators and case studies is now available for Arval … Read More »
HMRC reveals latest Advisory Fuel Rates
HMRC has announced new Advisory Fuel Rates, which are effective from 1 December and bring increases for some engine categories.
ATS Euromaster opens Bracknell service centre
ATS Euromaster has expanded its service centre network with the opening of a new 5,300ft² facility in Bracknell.
Aon Plus, Carlsberg and Carnival sign up to iLease to enhance staff benefits package
CVM has signed up three new customers to its iLease on-line vehicle personal contract hire (PCH) platform.
Applied Driving Techniques to expand global presence under new appointment
Fleet compliance and risk management specialist Applied Driving Techniques (ADT) has appointed Martin Hill to the newly created role of head of global consultancy as it … Read More »
VW hints at new name for possible CC replacement
Volkswagen is to launch an all-new premium saloon from next year that brings sleek new styling and could mark a rebrand of the former CC.
UK second for premature deaths from NO2 pollution in Europe
The UK has one of the highest levels of premature deaths from nitrogen dioxide (NO2) pollution in Europe, beaten only by Italy, new research has found.
Under-reporting of mobile phone use in collisions is ‘massive problem’, finds study
Police officers have expressed concerns over suitable powers and resources to properly investigate whether a mobile phone was being used by a driver at the time … Read More »
Leasing Broker Federation names 2016 award winners
Vehicle leasing brokers including Concept Vehicle Leasing and Fleet Alliance have taken the top spots at this year’s Leasing Broker Federation awards.
Developments in ‘intelligent mobility’ to bring increased cybersecurity threat
The emergence of ‘intelligent mobility’ will open up new cyber threats ‘into an already vulnerable transport network’.
‘Fear of missing out’ is influencing dangerous driving
FOMO (‘Fear of Missing Out’) is putting road users at risk as motorists feel drawn to check their smartphones regardless of the risks of distracted driving.
2016 Fleet Hero Awards winners revealed
Fleets including an organic supermarket alternative that delivers direct from the farm and a zero tailpipe emissions courier service have taken titles at the 2016 Fleet … Read More »
Live stream of occupational road safety seminar
The annual road safety seminar by the Scottish Occupational Road Safety Alliance (ScORSA) is to be broadcast live on the internet for the first time.
IAM RoadSmart and HealthcarePlan team up for eyecare benefits
IAM RoadSmart has partnered with HealthcarePlan to offer fleet drivers reduced-rate glasses and eye care.
