Natalie Middleton
UK drivers still concerned over autonomous vehicles
Meanwhile over half (51%) of drivers are concerned that technology failing would result in the vehicle breaking down while 40% simply mistrusting the concept of a … Read More »
Majority of drivers unaware of risks of driving on icy roads
The survey, carried out on behalf of road safety charity Brake and Direct Line, reveals 71% of drivers questioned do not know how much longer it will … Read More »
Record car sales to put pressure on used prices, warns Cap
Following yesterday’s announcement of all-time highs for fleet and overall new car registrations, Derren Martin, senior editor at cap Black Book, said: “Stability in the market … Read More »
Fleet Evolution develops winter tyres bolt-on service
Priced from £5.00 per month, the service is already proving popular with many of Fleet Evolution’s existing clients. Andrew Leech, managing director of Fleet Evolution, … Read More »
BVRLA outlines 2016 predictions for fleet industry
Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show there were 2.6 million new car registrations in 2015, which represents an increase of 6.3% … Read More »
Renault-Nissan to launch 10 cars with autonomous systems by 2020
The global car group said the autonomous drive technology will be installed on mainstream, mass-market cars that will be sold in the United States, Europe, Japan … Read More »
Infiniti expands network to cover South West
Infiniti Centre Bristol, part of the Motorline Group, is expected to be operational from late January 2016. Located on the Bath Road the centre will utilise … Read More »
New service launched to help fleets cut costs
Aimed at car, van and truck fleets as well as partners such as leasing firms and fuel card companies, the service has been launched by telematics … Read More »
Experts outline predictions for 2016 UK new car registrations
Data published yesterday by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that UK new car registrations for 2015 beat 2.6 million units for the … Read More »
Cheaper fuel not an excuse to relax fuel management, says Chevin
So says Chevin, adding that fleets should not view cheaper fuel as an excuse not to take further action.
Fleet registrations reach all-time high in 2015
Latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that UK new car registrations for 2015 beat 2.6 million units for the first … Read More »
Latest Ctrack telematics solution to target vehicle sharing schemes
Using Ctrack telematics units, the solution can be used to enable remote activation and access of vehicles– using RFID cards or a smartphone app – as … Read More »
Ford Edge SUV goes on sale in UK
Available in dealerships from this summer, the model joins Ford’s Kuga and EcoSport models to complete Ford’s three-car SUV line-up and is being is being positioned … Read More »
Courts come under fire for not disqualifying three motorists with over 40 points
The Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) says a Freedom of Information request to the DVLA has found that three drivers with more than 40 points on … Read More »
EDT promotes Jon Tatnall to sales director
Tatnall joined the firm last August and was previously dealer principal at Yeomans Peugeot and Hyundai in Hastings. He started his career as a trainee sales … Read More »
Government and fleets urged to cut unnecessary travel
That’s according to a new report by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, which says these changes would contribute to improvements in safety, public health as well … Read More »
New range of ‘efficient and affordable’ driver risk management services
The services have been developed by Bristol-based HS Fleet and are intended to deliver “a refreshing range of transparent, effective and affordable fleet management options”. Services … Read More »
Free Brake webinar to cover maximising fleet telematics benefits
Although the organisation said that telematics can be an incredibly useful tool for fleet managers, it added that many fleets still fail to maximise the safety … Read More »
New Garmin Drive sat nav range puts focus on driver awareness
Debuting at this year’s Consumer Electronic Show, the range comprises four models – Garmin Drive, Garmin DriveSmart, Garmin DriveAssist and Garmin DriveLuxe – all of which … Read More »
Sandicliffe Motor Contracts creates new commercial manager role
Marshall joins the contract hire and leasing firm with over 25 years’ industry experience and will help to support the company’s strategic growth plans into 2016 … Read More »
Firms warned of increasing limitations of using spreadsheets to manage large fleets
Although the fleet software specialist says such an approach is fine for businesses just running a handful of vehicles, such an approach can bring signification limitations … Read More »
Falling diesel prices help lead to record sales
RAC Fuel Watch data for December shows that the average price of petrol fell by more than 4p a litre in December – from 107.55p at … Read More »
Volvo partners with Microsoft for voice control tech
The initiative will enable drivers in Volvo on Call-enabled markets to undertake tasks including setting the sat nav, starting the heater, locking the doors, flashing the … Read More »
Toyota to deploy telematics system using SmartDeviceLink platform
The carmaker is to deploy a telematics system using the SmartDeviceLink (SDL) platform, which has been developed by Livio and is being used by Ford, which … Read More »
New research shows link between corporate eyecare and health, wellbeing and productivity
Carried out on behalf of Specsavers Corporate Eyecare, the independent survey of over 100 heads of UK companies and organisations, representing a minimum of 300,000 employees, … Read More »
AA to develop connected car services under new international JV
Dubbed Intelematics Europe, the new JV sees the breakdown recovery specialist team up with roadside assistance clubs in the Netherlands (ANWB) and in Austria (OAMTC), and … Read More »
Volvo works with Ericsson on interruption-free media streaming for driverless cars
Announced prior to the start of the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week, the new partnership will build on the carmaker’s Concept 26 vision for … Read More »
Mandatory eyesight testing essential for drivers says GEM
The call comes from road safety organisation GEM Motoring Assist, which says a detailed test of a driver’s visual acuity and field of view should be … Read More »
2016 to bring plateau in car sales and increased focus on cyber security, says KPMG
John Leech, UK head of automotive at the firm, has made the following predictions: Car market “In 2016, the European car market will continue to improve … Read More »
Lyreco to move away from private fuel with help of Barclaycard Fuel+ and TMC
The move will see Lyreco’s 500 company car drivers relinquish 'free' private fuel benefit in 2016, with Fuel+ providing Lyreco with the data and analysis needed … Read More »
