Natalie Middleton
LeasePlan launches FlexiPlan solution
FlexiPlan offers a 1-24 month full-service package to offer flexibility in contract duration and mileage, an on-demand structure, and no early termination fees if clients’ mobility … Read More »
RAC boosts fleet telematics capabilities with new acquisition
The new venture gives the RAC full ownership of its vehicle diagnostic information and the ability to read a market leading depth of data from the … Read More »
New Fleet Safety Benchmarking tool to help cut work-related road crashes
A new online benchmarking tool is being launched today to drive down crashes involving at-work drivers.
Fleet Hire adds new features to second-generation salary sacrifice car scheme
The contract hire, fleet management and salary sacrifice provider has reported that its Car Salary Exchange division now has over 100 live salary sacrifice car schemes … Read More »
More than a quarter of Britain's cars have at least one dangerously underinflated tyre, finds tyre safety pilot study
The study was carried out by technology company WheelRight, Welcome Break Services and backed by Highways England on the UK’s M6. The study used WheelRight’s … Read More »
Kwik Fit doubles fleet warranty on friction brake parts
The fast-fits specialist said its decision to double the fleet warranty to what is thought to be an ‘industry best’ of 24 months/24,000 miles across brake … Read More »
Hyundai adds higher-powered 129g/km diesel to Tucson line-up
The addition of the new unit means the Tucson now offers four diesel engines as well as two petrol units. The 139bhp 1.7-litre turbo diesel … Read More »
Flint Insurance to drive down cost of customer claims with FMG
The contract includes the provision of an end-to-end claims management service, including first notification of loss, accident damage repair, uninsured loss recovery, non-fault hire and legal … Read More »
Toyota unveils sub-90g/km hybrid compact crossover at Geneva
Marked out as the first full hybrid model within the segment, the C-HR follows in the footsteps of the concept cars seen at Paris in 2014 … Read More »
Honda reveals Civic concept at Geneva Motor Show
The carmaker said the prototype heralds a significant step-change from previous versions of Honda’s core European model and will see the 10th-generation model focus on provocative … Read More »
Ford launches new Vignale models at Geneva
The Vignale versions of the S-MAX, Edge, facelifted Kuga and five-door Mondeo join the existing Mondeo Vignale four-door and wagon models that launched last yearand also … Read More »
Alfa Romeo Giulia revealed at Geneva
In addition to the flagship 503bhp Quadrifoglio model that debuted last year, three engines will be offered: a 197bhp 2.0-litre turbo petrol and a 2.2-litre turbo diesel … Read More »
Support BEN with Fleet World registration
This year will once again see Dan Gilkes, industry expert and editor of VAN Fleet World, compete in the London Marathon to raise funds for BEN, … Read More »
Wraps come off SEAT Ateca SUV at Geneva
Due on sale in the UK from September, the Ateca is based on the same platform as the VW Tiguan and is 4.36m in length with … Read More »
New Renault Scenic gets world premiere at Geneva
The fourth-generation model, which will be joined by a Grand version, takes design inspiration from the 2011 R-Space concept car and includes a two-tone colour scheme … Read More »
Fiat unveils new 98g/km Tipo hatchback and estate at Geneva Motor Show
The c-segment models, which replace the Bravo, will play a key role in the fleet sector and are focused on practicality with class leading legroom and … Read More »
Mazda has taken triple honours in the 2016 UK Car of the Year Awards.
Mazda MX-5 takes 2016 UK Car of the Year title The new Mazda MX-5 was crowned both the Open Top Car of the … Read More »
Audi Q2 makes world debut at Geneva
The fourth member of the Audi Q family, the Q2 brings styling that ushers in new design elements whilst introducing infotainment and assistance systems from larger … Read More »
Volkswagen previews entry-level SUV at Geneva
The model is one of three SUVs planned for production to join the Tiguan and Touarag, and would slot in at the bottom of the range. … Read More »
BBS Fleet Logistics makes significant investment in infrastructure and systems
BBS Fleet Logistics, part of the IFC Fleet Services Group, specialises in the movement and in-life handling of fleet vehicles, including managing the ‘re-home’ process between … Read More »
First Vehicle Leasing reports record growth
The firm, which is a member of the BVRLA, has funded some £48m of vehicle transactions throughout its latest financial year Graham McCarthy at First … Read More »
Aston Barclay’s Leeds site awarded Auction Provider of the Year title
The Hillidge Road site was named the top monthly ranked of all audited sites three times throughout 2015 for value, achieving the best service provision for … Read More »
JCT600 celebrates Best Company status
JCT600’s two-star accreditation also earned it a place in the Sunday Times ‘Best 100 Companies to Work For’ list for 2016 where it was ranked at … Read More »
Vauxhall Astra named European Car of the Year 2016
A 58-strong jury of automotive journalists from 22 European countries awarded the Astra a total of 309 points versus 294 for the Volvo XC90 and 202 … Read More »
Fleet motoring fines and penalties rise 17% in 2015
The findings, compiled from 317,000 company vehicles, show that almost half of the penalties came from drivers committing minor traffic offences, such as stopping in a … Read More »
New hybrid short-term vehicle leasing product launched
Dubbed Genius Plan, the product has been launched in response to calls from the firm's fleet customers for a product to deal with fluctuating or seasonal … Read More »
Drug drive arrests rise by up to 800%
During the Christmas 2015 drink and drug drive campaign, 1,888 drug screening tests were carried out in just one month across England and Wales, and nearly … Read More »
Growing number of fleets turning to salary sacrifice, says TCH Leasing
Since the contract hire and fleet management specialist launched its TCH Salsa product in 2009 a total of 142 organisations have implemented the scheme. TCH … Read More »
RoSPA conference to mark launch of new fleet safety benchmarking tool
Titled Finding Solutions to Age-Old Challenges, the event – which takes place at the Holiday Inn, in Stratford-Upon-Avon on Wednesday 2 March – will include a … Read More »
Hospital charges voted most disliked of all parking fees
The survey by the RAC found 64% of motorists said hospital parking charges were the most disliked, while 12% voted for charges made at some supermarkets, … Read More »
