Natalie Middleton
Families play key role in helping drivers select company cars, finds research
Drivers’ company car choices are influenced by both partners and children, new research has found. Skoda commissioned Atomik Research to speak to 601 company car drivers … Read More »
Road safety must not be compromised by Brexit, says Brake
The UK’s exit from the European Union must not impact on road safety, according to Brake, which is highlighting the need to make sure life-saving regulations … Read More »
TCH Leasing launches telematics solution
TCH Leasing has introduced a new telematics service to bring a range of benefits for its salary sacrifice, rental and contract hire customers. Dubbed TCH Clarity, … Read More »
Latest CarLock app launched to enhance vehicle security
CarLock has launched an updated version of its app, which notifies motorists if their vehicle is broken in to or stolen. The app uses remote GPS … Read More »
New D5 Twin Engine model to enhance Volvo V60 appeal to fleet drivers
Bringing financial and environmental benefits for fleet drivers, a new D5 Twin Engine variant has been added to the Volvo V60. Already on sale, the Volvo … Read More »
IAM RoadSmart becomes official TyreSafe supporter
IAM RoadSmart (formerly The Institute of Advanced Motorists) has become an official supporter of TyreSafe, the UK’s not-for-profit tyre safety awareness organisation. IAM RoadSmart CEO, Sarah … Read More »
Referendum outcome to bring up to 2ppl rise in fuel prices, predicts RAC
The organisation added that pump prices could rise by up to 2ppl as a result of the Brexit vote. RAC Fuel Watch spokesman Pete Williams … Read More »
Free guide to managing fuel costs published by Chevin
The guide on ‘Controlling Your Fuel Costs’ provides information on a range of strategies and tools that can be used to minimise fuel use.
Ian Diggins joins FleetEurope as customer relationship director
Diggins joins from Zenith where he gained almost 20 years’ experience managing the vehicle rental requirements for a wide variety of nationwide customers including major blue … Read More »
Leicester’s Total Motion ranked as one of East Midlands’ fastest growing businesses
The family-run business firm is featured for the first time on the 2016 East Midlands Top 200 Report produced by the Leicester-based East Midlands regional office … Read More »
Number of diesel cars on London’s roads up 29% since 2012
The DfT figures were obtained by Labour’s London Assembly Environment Leonie Cooper and show that there were 601,456 diesel cars on London’s roads in 2012. But … Read More »
Company drivers should be risk assessed annually, says E-Training World
That's according to E-Training World's managing director, Graham Hurdle, who says that the fleet market has seen incredible progress in the duty of care but with … Read More »
Nominations open for 2016 Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards
Established in 1987 in the UK and now fully international, the Prince Michael International Road Safety Awards recognise achievement and innovation in road safety worldwide. … Read More »
Jaama strengthens project management team with two new recruits
Mark Bagnall and Richard Ludlow will work with customers on implementation of the company’s Key2 asset and driver management solution and provide training to new and … Read More »
Chevin further expands team
The fleet management software specialist has recruited Sarah Hardy as a project manager, with a remit to co-ordinate the delivery of multiple complex software projects from … Read More »
Giulia, Ateca and Tiguan gain five-star Euro NCAP ratings
Under the new dual rating scheme launched by Euro NCAP at the start of this year, cars can receive two safety ratings – a default one … Read More »
New project to explore public attitudes to driverless cars
The study, being undertaken by Innovate UK in partnership with communications company Westbourne, will comprise workshops with relevant stakeholders such as politicians, academics, manufacturers and insurers. … Read More »
Production version of Ford Kuga Vignale unveiled
As with the existing Mondeo Vignale, the Kuga Vignale builds on the standard model with a signature Vignale hexagonal grille and dark gloss details. It also … Read More »
Volvo reveals S90 & V90 R-Design models
Both performance-inspired models are built on a modified sport chassis and also bring a new front-end design with a bespoke grille and matt black alloys plus … Read More »
CD Fleet Services now ‘fully connected’ for collection and delivery services
The devices will replace the current paper-based system and will provide customers with a range of benefits including estimated time of delivery or collection, email confirmation … Read More »
Alphabet Partner reaches 10,000th customer milestone
The milestone achievement comes as Alphabet announces that current regional development manager for the south, Richard Chadwick, is taking up a newly created position as national … Read More »
Euro Car Parts opens Carmarthen branch
The 6,500 sq ft unit, spaced over two floors, will offer customers access to 14,000 lines of stock on the shelf in branch, as well as … Read More »
A77 in Ayrshire gets new average speed cameras
The new technology is being introduced over a decade after the first average speed cameras went live on the A77 in 2005 to reduce accidents. … Read More »
Brand with a plan: How Vauxhall’s servicing initiative will benefit fleets
A new Vauxhall fleet initiative for servicing SME vehicles is to be welcomed. Curtis Hutchinson, editor of Motor Trader, reports. Last year was a record breaking … Read More »
Alphabet's Richard Schooling moves to international role
The move comes as part of a reorganisation of the management team following CEO Ed Frederiks’ retirement announcement in December 2015. In his new role, … Read More »
ACFO opens nominations for 2016 awards
Being held for the 33rd consecutive year, the 2016 event takes place on Wednesday 16 November at the St John’s Hotel, Warwick Road, Solihull, Birmingham. … Read More »
Facelifted Mokka X to cost from £17,590 OTR
Pricing and specifications have been announced for Vauxhall’s facelifted Mokka SUV, now dubbed the Mokka X.
Prices announced for new Vauxhall Zafira Tourer
In showrooms from October, the new model will be priced from £18,615 OTR and will offer Design, Energy, SRi, SRi Nav, SE, Tech Line, Elite and … Read More »
Ogilvie Fleet to offer daily rental as standalone solution
The firm said its daily rental business has seen turnover nearly quadruple to £3.5m a year following the appointment of daily rental manager Ian Bennett in … Read More »
Car auction independence at risk
The independence of UK car auctions is at risk – that’s the message from Matt Dale, director of vehicle remarketing specialist G3. The bold statement comes … Read More »