Natalie Middleton
Edinburgh embarks on 20mph scheme rollout
Edinburgh Council has launched the first zone in the capital’s new 20mph limit rollout.
Almost half of drivers aged 25-34 use apps while driving
New research finds drivers aged between 25 and 34 are taking huge risks by texting, using apps or going online on their mobiles when they are … Read More »
Amey awards solus leasing and fleet management deal to Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions
Amey has appointed Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions as its sole leasing and fleet management partner for its fleet of over 8,500 vehicles under a new six-year … Read More »
New Renault Mégane receives best-in-class SMR figures
Cap hpi has awarded the all-new Renault Mégane best-in-class service, maintenance and repair (SMR) costs.
AMT appoints sales manager for specialist cars
Chris Payne has joined AMT Group as sales manager of its specialist cars division, which provides complete rental, contract hire and vehicle sales solutions for personal … Read More »
Chargemaster to run Q-Park’s London points
Chargemaster is to take responsibility for operating and maintaining all 124 electric vehicle (EV) charging points across parking provider Q-Park’s London facilities.
Fleetondemand launches new global vehicle hire solution
Technology provider Fleetondemand has added new global vehicle hire capability to its growing portfolio of mobility solutions.
Prices announced for new BMW 740e plug-in hybrid
BMW has revealed pricing for its new 7 Series plug-in hybrid model, which is on sale now.
Order books open for refreshed Volkswagen Up
Featuring a refreshed look and a new three-cylinder 1.0-litre petrol, Volkswagen’s 2016 Up city car is now available to order.
New Masternaut Fuel module to help fleets improve compliance and cut costs
Masternaut has launched a new fuel module, enabling fleets and SMEs to improve fuel spend compliance and cut vehicle fuel costs.
15% of drivers have thrown litter while at wheel in last month
Over 7.6 million drivers admit to littering from their cars, with non-degradable packaging topping the list of items that drivers are most likely to throw away … Read More »
Generation Y employees more likely to welcome car sharing, report fleets
Car sharing could see greater take-up by fleets in the future, driven by younger employees, new research find.
Days Fleet launches new website
Independent vehicle leasing and fleet management company Days Fleet has launched a new website, including a fleet tax and grants section.
AMT Group to drive customer awareness under new appointment
Vehicle solutions group AMT has appointed Anjana Athanikar as social media executive, marking the fourth appointment to its growing marketing team in the last ten months.
Grey fleet costing firms more than £5.5bn a year
The British Vehicle Leasing and Rental Association (BVRLA) is urging businesses and the Government to tackle the issue of the UK’s ‘grey fleet’ as a new … Read More »
Diesel vehicles must be phased out altogether to achieve clean air, says report
The Government must disincentivise diesel vehicles with a view to phasing them out altogether if air quality is to meet guidelines, a new report finds.
New Ateca SUV gains highest-ever SEAT RV forecast
SEAT’s new Ateca SUV has become the best performing SEAT model in history for a residual value forecast from CAP.
Europcar announces first for Infiniti Q30
Europcar says it’s become the first hire company to offer the Infiniti Q30.
TomTom City coverage expanded
The TomTom City traffic portal that provides live traffic and travel information has now extended to 50 cities worldwide.
Rapid expansion planned for Infiniti authorised repairer network
Infiniti’s authorised repairer network is set for rapid expansion to provide much wider coverage of the UK.
Heatwave causes havoc for drivers
The first heatwave of the summer has caused havoc for some drivers with vehicle cooling systems in melt down and an unexpected 44% rise in road traffic … Read More »
New solution launched to make mileage claims miles easier
A new service that allows drivers to download business vs personal miles directly from the car and straight into their expense form has been launched.
Deadline looms to enter Fleet Hero Awards 2016
Fleets have just 10 days left to enter for this year’s Energy Saving Trust Fleet Hero Awards, which recognise individuals, organisations and suppliers that have reduced … Read More »
Lithuania pitched as ideal relocation spot for UK automotive industry
A new campaign is positioning Lithuania as the perfect location for UK automotive businesses to relocate to following the Brexit vote.
Manheim Inspection Services expands fleet with Skoda Superbs
Manheim Inspection Services has added 64 Skoda Superbs to its corporate fleet following the expansion of its UK operation. The Superbs were chosen for their whole-life costs … Read More »
Manufacturers urged to strengthen leasing broker relationships
Potential growth in the leasing broker sector is being hampered by poor communications and account management, according to a new survey.
BCA acquires Paragon Automotive
BCA has acquired Paragon Automotive in a move to expand its automotive support services.
Kia opens order books for Niro hybrid crossover
Kia’s first hybrid crossover has gone on sale in the UK priced from £21,295.
Majority of insurers ‘completely unprepared’ for driverless vehicles, finds KPMG report
Insurers are being urged to act now on driverless vehicles as new KPMG research finds that just 10% have strategic plans in place for their arrival.
ACFO outlines plans under re-elected chairman
ACFO has announced details of its 2016/17 programme after appointing John Pryor to serve as chairman for a further 12-month term.
