Natalie Middleton
Arval appoints new head of broker
Previously an international business development manager at Arval’s Group headquarters in Paris, Williams brings in-depth industry experience and knowledge of supporting businesses to meet their company … Read More »
DfT report highlights employer benefits of promoting cycling
The research on ‘The Value of Cycling’ has been written by transport planning consultants Phil Jones Associates and the University of Birmingham, and was commissioned to … Read More »
Fleets urged to adopt best practice health and safety procedures for drugs and alcohol misuse
The call comes from alcohol and drug safety specialist AlcoDigital in line with an increasing emphasis on a company’s responsibility to ensure its employees are fit … Read More »
Toyota to open third research facility for autonomous driving
Announced by Dr Gill Pratt, TRI chief executive, speaking at the GPU Technology Conference in San Jose yesterday (7 April), the new centre, known as TRI-ANN, … Read More »
University calls for participants for study on perceptions of driverless cars
Participants will be required to view a series of four to five second videos of a car (a white Tesla Model S) making lane changes, while … Read More »
New range-topping Renault Kadjar launched
Available from £23,695 OTR, the new model is based on the Signature Nav version but adds in full black leather upholstery with electrically adjustable driver’s seat … Read More »
Drivers choosing connectivity gadgets over life-saving safety kit
New research by Whatcar.com shows that automated emergency braking (AEB) is the most popular safety system selected, but less than 20% of drivers choose it as … Read More »
Motiva supports cycling team with new support car
The Skoda Octavia Estate will become a central focus for the Matrix Fitness team, which is based near Motiva’s headquarters in Stoke-on-Trent and led by double … Read More »
ARI’s Masterserve Foundation reveals first group of charity recipients
The ARI Masterserve Network comprises more than 500 independent outlets that are accredited and continuously monitored by the business. As announced last November, the network has … Read More »
DfT divvies up pothole cash for councils
The funds, which were announced in the Autumn Statement and form part of the £250 million Pothole Action Fund included in last month’s Budget, will be … Read More »
Highways England sets out details of ‘WiFi road’ for driverless vehicle trials
The strategy builds on the announcement by Chancellor George Osborne in the March 2016 Budget that driverless cars will be tested on motorways by the end … Read More »
Workers a third more productive due to company car technology, finds research
Skoda's poll of 600 company car drivers revealed the right equipment can save time (according to 42%), make navigation easier (37%) and ultimately save money (31%). The … Read More »
GEM publishes video on being ‘Blue Light Aware’
GEM chief executive David Williams MBE said: “We all want to help emergency service drivers, and most of the time it’s just a simple case of … Read More »
Fleet Assist partners with CarweB to supply vehicle technical data to leasing firms
CarweB has produced a bespoke package of mechanical information for Fleet Assist clients. Linked to a vehicle’s registration number, the range of data available includes: service … Read More »
Chevin announces 2016 UK User Group Meeting
The Chevin UK User Group Meeting 2016 will take place 25 May 2016 at Donington Park Motorsport Circuit, and will focus on the company’s enterprise fleet … Read More »
Drivers warned of pedestrian smartphone distraction
The warning comes from the AA as a new poll of 24,070 members also find that 66% of drivers often see pedestrians wearing headphones, step into … Read More »
Smart motorway section opens on M1
The £205m upgrade lies between junction 28 (Mansfield) and junction 31 (Worksop), where the hard shoulder has been permanently converted to an extra lane. Variable speed … Read More »
Auto Windscreens to roll out network of fitting hubs
The move, which will see the first fitting hub implemented in Peterborough, follows a full analysis of the business which revealed that customers benefited from the … Read More »
Drivers urged to be vigilant of bikers ahead of summer motorcycling season
The campaign, run by personal injury solicitors Minster Law, uses an image to remind drivers to stay vigilant of bikers on UK roads despite the lighter … Read More »
Enterprise Flex-E-Rent enhances speed of vehicle delivery
The new transporters are being used for the delivery and collection of cars and vans up to 3.5 tonnes. In addition, the Roger Dyson designed transporter … Read More »
Fleet registrations up 6.0% in March following plate change
Figures published today (6 April) by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that, overall, 518,707 new cars were registered in March, only the … Read More »
New Volkswagen Tiguan goes on sale
Prices from around £22,500 OTR, the latest Tiguan is the first Volkswagen SUV to sit on the group’s modular MQB platform, which also underpins the VW … Read More »
Jerome Monsaingeon appointed as new managing director at ATS Euromaster
Monsaingeon brings a wealth of global expertise in all aspects of the Michelin Group. He joins ATS Euromaster after 36 years in managerial roles within Michelin … Read More »
IFC Fleet Services enhances online vehicle selector with more driver features
The online vehicle selector is policy and grade-specific for each user company, which means that company car drivers can only see the vehicle that they can … Read More »
Paragon Automotive completes restructure
The company said the move will allow it to provide integrated supply chain solutions throughout the life of a vehicle, and better respond to the demands … Read More »
New TomTom City portal provides traffic information source for London
The new service, which can be found at http://city.tomtom.com, is accessible from any internet enabled computer, tablet or smartphone and provides freely accessible content showing live … Read More »
National Procurement Service appoints UK Fuels as fuel card supplier for Welsh public sector
The deal was awarded by the National Procurement Service (NPS) following a competitive procurement process to find a more cost-effective provider. UK Fuels won the … Read More »
Jolly Good Vehicle Rentals opens Crewe branch as part of expansion plans
The new branch in Crewe is set to open on 18 April and marks the group’s ninth UK location, with additional branch openings also planned for … Read More »
Craig Grant joins Alphabet as head of account management
Grant joins from the RAC where he had been for nine years, leading account management teams in both the vehicle manufacturer and leasing sectors, culminating in … Read More »
New Travis Perkins salary sacrifice car scheme sees strong interest from employees
Northampton-based Travis Perkins, which has been supplying the UK's building and construction markets for more than 200 years, operates 21 businesses from around 2,000 outlets and … Read More »
