Natalie Middleton
Vauxhall Insignia covers 1,311 miles on one tank of fuel
Driven by hypermiler Felix Egolf, a former Airbus pilot, the car acheived an average fuel economy of 82mpg over the entire trip compared to its official … Read More »
Prestige Fleet Servicing scoops award for apprentice scheme
The company received the Employer Apprenticeship Award from Leicester College for creating four apprenticeships at its Melton Mowbray head office in the last 18 months, and … Read More »
57% of drivers say they feel “in control” using mobile phones while driving
That’s according to a nationwide survey by automotive website Motoring.co.uk that also reveals also revealed that 43% of motorists would not hesitate to use their mobile … Read More »
Drivers in late 20s and 30s more likely to be caught drink driving than teenagers
Following a Freedom of Information Request (FOI) to the DVLA, Motoring.co.uk has reported that 30-year-old men clocked up 95% more drink drive offences compared to 18-year-old … Read More »
Outlander PHEV and LEAF take up 57% of ULEV sales
The RAC Foundation analysed the latest DVLA data to see which of the 39 vehicles currently available for the government’s plug-in car and van grants are … Read More »
Q1 used car prices remain stable, reports Autorola
The firm said average prices of used cars sold via its UK’s online remarketing portal fell slightly to £8,798 compared with £9,360 in Q4 2015. However, … Read More »
Aston Barclay plc relaunches website as part of major IT investment
The new site provides a central hub for the firm’s online routes to market, with a single log-in for all services, such as vehicle appraisals, reports … Read More »
Infiniti and LeasePlan team up for Q30 SwopCar car sharing service
The joint service will start in April and will be available to clients in nine European countries, starting with the United Kingdom, Netherlands, France and Switzerland. … Read More »
Ubeeqo supports online competition to find solutions to Capital’s congestion
The competition is being run by Green Record, which cultivates the exchange of ideas between students and organisations through online competition, and is asking students to … Read More »
Mobileye to showcase lifesaving collision avoidance technology at Silverstone Fleet Show
Mobileye’s technology keeps passengers safer on the roads, reduces the risks of traffic accidents, saves lives and has the potential to revolutionise the driving experience by … Read More »
RAC launches first app for business drivers
Marked out as the organisation’s first app for business drivers, the app, which will be synced with drivers’ telematics boxes, will enable business drivers to check … Read More »
Average CO2 emissions from new cars fall 3% for EU in 2015
Last year, new passenger cars emitted on average 119.6g/km, 8% below the official EU target set for 2015, although the average mass of new car sold … Read More »
EV and plug-in registrations reach record high
In total, 10,496 plug-in cars hit UK roads during the first three months of the year with one plug-in car sold every 13 minutes, representing the … Read More »
Darren Payne appointed to combined network and corporate role at Nissan
Payne has been with Groupe Renault UK for over six years, initially as fleet and LCV director. He is currently sales director and will be replaced … Read More »
Fiat launches bespoke business user contract hire promotion on 500X
Under the deal, the 500X 1.6 MultiJet II 120hp Pop Star is available from £155 per month (excluding VAT) with a £954 initial rental (ex VAT) … Read More »
Infiniti previews new SUV with teaser image
Previewed ahead of the concept’s unveiling at the Beijing Motor Show later this month, the QX Sport Inspiration concept wears the brand’s latest styling as shown on … Read More »
Transport Minister to speak at PACTS conference on safer vehicles
Held in partnership with Highways England, TfL, Thatcham Research, Global NCAP, RoadSafe, ETSC and iSAFER, the Safer Vehicles 2016 event takes place on 14 june at … Read More »
Half of drivers think resident parking schemes inhibit commuter parking
The RAC research, carried out among 1,765 motorists, also asked whether commuters should be able to use spaces vacated by residents but found that 52% disagreed … Read More »
Superminis and compact executives perform well in March ex-fleet car market
Average selling prices increased by 5.3% (£246) from February and were up 2.4% (£117) year-on-year. The overall average selling price for ex-fleet cars rose by 3.2% … Read More »
Sanderson Weatherall outsources fleet to CLM
The new outsourcing arrangement will see CLM managing the company’s fleet of 90 vehicles and providing a broad range of services including maintenance management, driver management, … Read More »
Sue Myers joins Manheim as client relationship director
Myers brings with her more than 30 years of motor retail experience, having held a number of senior positions with companies including Reg Vardy, Jardine Motors … Read More »
Selsia to show how fleets can slash repair costs at Silverstone Fleet Show
From 24 hour FNOL and deployment to online repair control management, standard repair rates and central invoicing, Selsia says it is rapidly driving down repair costs … Read More »
Seven drivers a week run out of fuel on Manchester smart motorway roadworks
In the past 12 months, 354 drivers have let their tanks run dry on the 17 mile route between junction 8 of the M60 near Sale … Read More »
Premium choice
No-one’s ever been fired for sourcing German cars for their company’s fleet. As well as being desirable for user-choosers, especially those with an eye for what … Read More »
Volvo launches ‘one stop shop’ online hub for fleets
Dubbed ‘Fleet Hub’, the website is dedicated to all Volvo business drivers and fleet managers and provides a platform to source information and support. The … Read More »
Audi builds 6m long A8 L extended for special customer order
The one-off six-seater and six-door limo uses a wheelbase that's been extended by almost 1.1 metres over the A8 L to 4.22m, with a completely reworked … Read More »
58% of motorists admit to acting aggressively while driving
The research from Churchill Car Insurance also finds that 58% of motorists admit to acting aggressively while driving. A total of 31% of drivers have sworn … Read More »
Top companies honoured in Experteye Awards 2016
Presenting honours across nine categories, the Experteye awards are seen by many as the ultimate accolade because they are solely based on independent feedback from fleet … Read More »
Drivers urged to ensure tyre safety systems working properly
The fitment of TPMS became mandatory on all new passenger vehicles on 1 January 2015 and is designed to help drivers ensure their tyre pressures are … Read More »
How a multi-supplier purchasing strategy can help future-proof your fleet
When the Office of National Statistics (ONS) announced the latest inflation rate for the UK, there was a snippet among its figures that should have acted … Read More »