Natalie Middleton
Nine in 10 people want manslaughter charges levied on criminal drivers who kill
Brake is calling on the Government to immediately review guidelines for both charging and sentencing criminal drivers as it publishes new research showing strong support from … Read More »
BCA appoints new managing director, UK Remarketing
Stuart Pearson has been appointed to the position of managing director, UK Remarketing at British Car Auctions (BCA) with immediate effect. Pearson has been with BCA … Read More »
Windsor Community First Responders put Dacia Duster 4×4 to use
Dacia has loaned a Duster 4×4 to the Windsor Community First Responders for use in their work assisting the ambulance service. The specially liveried Duster 4×4 … Read More »
RoSPA reveals winners of occupational fleet safety awards
RoSPA has announced the winners of its occupational fleet safety awards. The safety charity has revealed that NFT Distribution Operations Limited – Bristol has landed the … Read More »
National vehicle rentals firm hosts charity golf day
Growing national vehicle rentals group AMT Group, which has its head office in Leeds, has hosted a golf day in aid of charity UK Youth. A … Read More »
Alex Grant named new editor of Fleet World
With immediate effect, Alex Grant is the new editor of Fleet World, replacing Steve Moody who has moved into the role of publisher at Fleet World … Read More »
Diesel use to fall over next five years, predict UK fleets
Fleet use of diesel vehicles is likely to fall over the next five years as businesses increasingly migrate to alternative fuel vehicles, new research finds.
Fleetio launches fleet management mobile app
Fleet management software developer Fleetio has launched a new mobile app that enables users to instantly update information and access fleet data anytime, anywhere. Dubbed Fleetio … Read More »
Milton Keynes scheme provides thousands of free electric car parking spaces
Electric vehicle drivers in Milton Keynes can now park for free in 15,000 commuter and charging spaces under the first of a series of nationwide EV … Read More »
New Ctrack Executive Dashboard to provide business-critical summary data
A new Executive Dashboard has been launched by Ctrack to provide both small and large fleet operators with operational insight and business intelligence through their telematics … Read More »
Ogilvie Fleet achieves Investors in People Gold Standard
Ogilvie Fleet says it’s become the second organisation in the vehicle leasing and fleet management sector to gain Investors in People Gold Standard. The international standard … Read More »
Council fleet managers to be advised on benefits of LPG fuel at national transport seminar
Local authorities attending a national transport seminar in Solihull next week will find out more about how LPG can be used to improve local air quality … Read More »
Typical daily journeys within EV capabilities for 98% of drivers, finds LeasePlan
More than three-quarters (76%) of UK drivers claim they would not opt for an electric vehicle because ‘long distance’ trips are not yet possible and yet, … Read More »
Seasonal pressures lead to fall in fleet values in June
Fleet and overall used car values fell in June, with seasonal pressures coming into play as the markets slow for the summer holiday period, BCA has … Read More »
Real-world fuel economy figures published for 30 PSA models
The results (available online here) come from a test procedure established with two non-governmental organisations, Transport & Environment (T&E) and France Nature Environment (FNE) and follow … Read More »
Skoda Kodiaq to bring latest infotainment, connectivity and assistance system technology
Skoda has released more details of its forthcoming Kodiaq large SUV, which features the brand’s new design language plus the latest infotainment, connectivity, and assistance system … Read More »
Half of UK’s top 10 best-selling cars don’t offer standard AEB fitment
Carmakers are being urged to prioritise fitting Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) technology to their best-selling models to make the biggest contribution to reducing the number of … Read More »
Aston Barclay and cap hpi launch inspection app for fleets
Aston Barclay plc and cap hpi have teamed up to develop a new mobile and tablet-based inspection app that provides enhanced reporting and appraisal for Aston … Read More »
New salary sacrifice scheme provides key employee benefit for King’s College Hospital
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has launched a salary sacrifice scheme to provide an enhanced benefit to staff and promote green car use. Implemented by … Read More »
Free home charging points available with Nissan LEAF
Nissan GB customers buying a Nissan LEAF purchased with finance are being offered the chance to receive a free home charging point. POD Point and Chargemaster, … Read More »
All-new challenges and vehicle categories for MPG Marathon 2016
This year, the MPG Marathon has undergone the most exciting shift in its history, with a raft of new categories and competitions to reflect the ever … Read More »
BVRLA membership grows 9.6% in H1
The BVRLA has added 94 new members across all categories of membership during the first six months of 2016, taking the association’s total membership to 853. … Read More »
London Mayor opens consultation on Emissions Surcharge and expanded ULEZ
Plans to battle the capital’s ‘toxic air’, including a £10 charge for the most polluting vehicles, the extension and early introduction of the Ultra-Low Emission Zone and … Read More »
Fuel Card Services develops leasing solution
Fuel Card Services has launched a new division offering business leasing, personal leasing or outright purchase on cars and vans. Steve Clarke, Fuel Card Services group … Read More »
Mercedes-Benz appoints Rob East as head of fleet
Rob East has been appointed to the role of head of fleet for Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars. East joined the business in 2009 and was previously national … Read More »
Drivers urged to put safety first in motorway breakdowns
Drivers are being reminded of the dangers of breaking down on the motorway by road safety and breakdown organisation GEM Motoring Assist. The warning follows the … Read More »
Fuel prices up for fourth month running, reports RAC
Average fuel prices have increased for the fourth month running, although wholesale fuel prices have only risen very slightly following the Brexit decision, latest figures find. … Read More »
GreenRoad to expand reach for driver behaviour app with new partner programme
GreenRoad is running a new partner programme with telecoms suppliers in the UK for its driver behaviour app. The GreenRoad Mobile app has been developed to … Read More »
Full pricing and specifications revealed for Hyundai Ioniq
Hyundai has announced the pricing and specification details for the Ioniq, which goes on sale on 13 October in hybrid, plug-in hybrid and electric versions. The … Read More »
Renault announces updates to Captur range
Renault has made a number of specification and option changes to the Captur, including the launch of a new engine/gearbox combination. Under the changes, the 1.2-litre … Read More »
