Natalie Middleton
Cap hpi warns of spike in pre-registration activity
Pre-registration activity rose 46% for 16/16 plate volumes during June, according to cap hpi, which is warning of the possible effects on resale values. The firm’s … Read More »
Brake reveals finalists for Fleet Safety Awards 2016
Fleet operators and service firms have been named in a list of 60-plus organisations that are through to the final stage of Brake’s Fleet Safety Awards … Read More »
Kia revises specs for five-door Picanto and Rio
Kia has announced new trim levels and specifications for its five-door Picanto and Rio models in a move to simplify the model structures and increase their … Read More »
Fleet industry to compete in 24-hour kart race to raise charity funds
Well-known fleet industry personalities are hoping to raise thousands of pounds for charity by competing in a European 24-hour kart race. A team led by Mike … Read More »
Ogilvie Fleet awarded ‘Go Ultra Low Company’ status
Contract hire and leasing specialist Ogilvie Fleet has become one of the first companies in the sector to receive ‘Go Ultra Low Company’ status. Launched in … Read More »
AA and Chargemaster team up for EV services
The AA and Chargemaster have announced a new partnership to provide EV buyers with advice, support and access to a UK-wide network of chargers. The new … Read More »
Markerstudy acquires Drivology telematics business
Markerstudy has announced the acquisition of UK telematics motor insurance business, Drivology Limited for an undisclosed amount. The Drivology app monitors how, when and where an … Read More »
Addison Lee acquires Tristar Worldwide to create ‘Europe’s Biggest Executive Car Service’
Addison Lee has announced the acquisition of Tristar Worldwide, creating “Europe’s largest executive car service” and providing it with a route into the US market according … Read More »
Business travellers unprepared for driving abroad, finds Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Many business travellers are risking falling foul of the law in the UK and across Europe when it comes to driving overseas, new research finds. The … Read More »
Government urged to reintroduce ambitious casualty reduction targets
Road safety charity Brake has called for urgent action to prevent road deaths and casualties, including the reintroduction of ambitious casualty reduction targets. The call comes … Read More »
All-lane running motorways ‘no less safe than other motorways’, says TRL
The UK’s Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) has spoken out to highlight the safety of all-lane running schemes after the Transport Committee spoke out on safety concerns … Read More »
Fraudster who stole hire cars worth over £200k caught in sting operation
A Lancashire man who stole multiple hire cars – valued in excess of £200,000 – over a nine-month period in a complex scam has been sentenced … Read More »
Plans for all-lane running schemes come under fire from MPs
MPs have told the Government it needs to prove that all-lane running schemes do not present road safety risks before proceeding with current plans. A report … Read More »
Citroën reveals all-new C3
Citroën has taken the wraps off its new five-door C3 supermini, which goes on sale from the end of this year and brings revamped styling and … Read More »
FCA Fleet launches new LinkedIn business pages
FCA Fleet and Business, the corporate sales arm of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in the UK, has launched an account on LinkedIn to provide information on its … Read More »
InHealth set to save £275k under new fleet deal
Leading healthcare provider InHealth has signed up a new vehicle leasing deal to save £275,000 and support plans to treble the number of patients it sees … Read More »
Alphabet GB reports invoicing efficiencies following Ebbon Connect consultancy
The new consultancy, Ebbon Connect, has been established to provide connected solutions for customers in the fleet, logistics, dealer and automotive markets in response to growing … Read More »
New TomTom smart satnavs double as Bluetooth connected hands-free kits
TomTom has announced the launch of two new VIA satnav models that connect to drivers’ smartphones to bring added connectivity and traffic alert features. The TomTom … Read More »
London on target to reduce road casualties but concerns remain over motorbike collisions
New figures show that road casualties in London continue to fall but more work is needed to tackle an increase in fatal motorbike collisions. The latest … Read More »
Pricing and specification revealed for Audi Q2 SUV
Audi has announced pricing and specification details for its new Q2 compact SUV, which is available to order from August priced from £20,230. Scheduled to start … Read More »
Access to single market critical to continued UK car market growth, says SMMT
The success of the UK car market has been due to unrestricted access to the single market, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) … Read More »
Metrocab debuts in-cab entertainment and office communications technology
The makers of the Metrocab black cab have unveiled two new innovations that will benefit travellers in the Capital. The zero-emission Metrocab has been operating on … Read More »
County Durham Fire Service equips rapid response vehicles with CrossClimate tyres
Vehicles for County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service’s rapid response ‘flexi’ officers are being equipped with Michelin’s CrossClimate tyres to ensure they can respond … Read More »
Latest reduction in road casualties shows Scottish Government on track for 2020 target
Road casualty figures published today (29 June) give a clear indication the Scottish Government is on track to meet its 2020 casualty reduction targets. The provisional … Read More »
Fleet Assist launches new courtesy car programme to independent garages
Fleet Assist launched its new courtesy car programme to independent service outlets at its biennial open day. The Cambridgeshire-based company provides contract hire and leasing organisations … Read More »
Fall in barrel prices softens Brexit impact on pump
Forecasts of increases in fuel pump prices have been revised downwards helped by a drop in oil barrel prices. The RAC, which last Friday predicted that … Read More »
Andy Allen put in driving seat at BP Fuel Cards
Andy Allen has been appointed to head up BP Fuel Cards after more than a decade at BP. Prior to his move to Fuel Cards, Allen … Read More »
Hyundai Tucson gains 129g/km 1.7-litre diesel with seven-speed DCT
Hyundai’s Tucson compact SUV is now being offered with a fifth powertrain option, combining a high-powered 139bhp diesel with a seven-speed double clutch transmission (7DCT) and … Read More »
New partnership to create EV optimisation and navigation solution
Route optimisation specialist Route Monkey has partnered with global GPS navigation expert Sygic to develop an electric vehicle optimisation and navigation solution for fleets. Targeted at … Read More »
Mitsubishi teases PHEV SUV concept prior to Paris debut
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has issued a teaser image of its ‘Ground Tourer Concept’ SUV, which debuts at the Paris Motor Show this autumn. Few details … Read More »
