Natalie Middleton
Inchcape Fleet Solutions to showcase competitive tendering with Apple Watch prize draw at Silverstone Fleet Show
At the Show – which takes place at Silverstone on 11 May – Inchcape Fleet Solutions will spotlight how its customer-centric solutions can help fleets make … Read More »
Growth in fleet market offsets slight downturn in private registrations
Latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that 189,505 cars were registered in the month – the highest total for April … Read More »
GMAC UK to put spotlight on commercial funding solutions at Silverstone Fleet Show
The show takes place on 11 May at Silverstone and is intended to provide a ‘one stop shop’ for fleet decision-makers, including a Question Time-style fleet … Read More »
Skoda announces name for new SUV
The new model, which was previewed as the VisionS concept at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, is named after the Kodiak bear that lives on a … Read More »
Multi-bid leasing can help insulate from market fluctuations, says Fleet Operations
The call comes from Fleet Operations as it highlights Office of National Statistics (ONS) figures indicating used car values fell 5.6% year on year in February. … Read More »
Aston Barclay plc enhances vehicle collection and inspection services
Forming the latest stage of group investment, the business has invested over £700,000 in a fleet of new, environmentally-friendly vehicle transporters, with custom-built trailers. This improves … Read More »
Skoda to showcase line-up at Motability event
The event takes place at EventCity, Manchester, on Friday 13 and Saturday 14 May 2016, with the Skoda line-up to include the Fabia, Octavia, Superb and … Read More »
BP to offer Fleet Show visitors chance to win £500 in Amazon vouchers
At the show, BP will be present to highlight how its extensive network – made up both of BP, UK and European partner sites – is … Read More »
Pricing and specifications announced for new Fiat Tipo hatchback and estate
Priced from £12,995 to £18,995 OTR for the hatchback and £13,995 to £19,995 OTR for the Tipo Station Wagon, the c-segment models, which replace the Bravo, … Read More »
New Crown Commercial Service agreement highlights “significant” telematics benefits for public sector
Expected to enable public sector organisations to save £3 for every £1 invested, the agreement has been developed in conjunction with police, ambulance, local government and … Read More »
University of Birmingham adds Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell to day-to-day fleet
The ix35 Fuel Cell – one of the UK’s first hydrogen fuel cell fleet vehicles – has been leased to the university by Lex Autolease, and … Read More »
ALD Automotive UK strengthens sales and management team
The latest appointments, which follow significant growth in 2015 and continued expansion in the first quarter of 2016, include the addition of Paul Lomas as head … Read More »
Fuel prices up by over 2p a litre, reports RAC
RAC Fuel Watch data for April shows the latest rise is the result of a 25% increase in the cost of a barrel of oil from … Read More »
Latest GreenRoad website showcases mobile-based fleet management solutions
The new website – www.greenroad.com – provides information on the technology behind firm’s driver safety and fleet performance management software and also spotlights the suite of … Read More »
Contesting excessive highway repair bills can bring five-figure savings, says insurance claims adjuster
Drivers and fleets presented with large bills for road surface and street furniture repairs following a crash are being urged to challenge the costs.The call comes … Read More »
Last chance to enter LowCVP 2016 Low Carbon Champions Awards
The Champions Awards recognise organisations and individuals that have made a real difference in the area of low carbon road transport. There are seven award … Read More »
2016 ETSC PRAISE Awards to recognise fleets for road safety achievements
Previous winners include Transport for London and British Telecom, which have demonstrated that prioritising road safety can help the bottom line, improve working conditions for staff, … Read More »
Specialist fleet insurance broker offers risk management analysis service
Gauntlet Group, a specialist broker in motor fleet insurance as well as risk management, has launched a new service to offer fleets the opportunity to reduce … Read More »
Trakm8 to highlight fleet capabilities of Route Monkey and RoadHawk brands at Fleet Show
Although Trakm8 is famed for providing innovative telematics-based solutions to the fleet management, vehicle leasing and insurance industry, the group’s portfolio has been significantly broadened over … Read More »
New Masternaut telematics module pinpoints vehicle faults
The module uses Masternaut’s non-intrusive CANbus technology to collect automatic and real-time vehicle data for both cars and commercial vehicles. The Masternaut Maintenance dashboard … Read More »
First Vehicle Leasing to expand sales team
The firm, which is a leasing broker member of the BVRLA, funded some £48m of vehicle transactions throughout its latest financial year and now recruiting 10 … Read More »
New TomTom Start sat nav series includes average speed zone warnings
According to TomTom’s camera database, there are now 325 average speed zones on the UK’s roads, compared with 167 zones in 2013 – a 95% increase … Read More »
Automotive industry needs to ‘stay one step ahead’ of criminal gangs, says TRACKER
The report on ‘Reducing Criminal Opportunity – vehicle security and vehicle crime’ reveals that organised thieves have adapted extremely well to modern security technology but calls … Read More »
ScottishPower implements Trakm8 telematics
The initial four-year contract will see Trakm8 providing telematics and data solutions for ScottishPower’s fleet of mixed vehicles, which are often required to work in extreme … Read More »
Volvo XC90 Excellence to make first official UK appearance at Silverstone Fleet Show
The top-of-the-line XC90 Excellence is based on the award-winning XC90 SUV and further reinforces the company’s credentials as a premium car maker. Featuring extended leather-covered … Read More »
10% of accidents involve 15 and 65-plate cars, finds study
The study by Accident Exchange found that new car prangs last year generated £402m in repair revenue – an average of £2,050 per car – and … Read More »
ALD enhances remarketing strategy with creation of new role
Patel joins from the Lloyds Banking Group where he had held a number of management positions since joining Lloyds in 1999. He later moved over to … Read More »
Euro Car Parts opens new Londonderry branch
The new branch will have seven vans providing a 30-minute delivery service to the Londonderry area six days per week, along with twice per working day … Read More »
New Manheim SureCheck service launched to bring increased peace of mind
The new service replaces Manheim’s ‘Assured’ programme, and has been developed with extensive customer engagement to offer bidders and buyers more information about vehicle condition. … Read More »
Thrifty to relaunch booking platform and offer Coldplay or Beyonce ticket draw at Fleet Show
The car and van rental specialist is to offer visitors to the Fleet Show – which takes place on 11 May at Silverstone – the chance … Read More »
