Natalie Middleton
Kia Optima pricing and specs announced
On sale now priced from £21,495, the new Optima is initially offered in three trims, with GT and GT-Line versions to be added later in 2016. … Read More »
Christmas drink drive campaign to highlight dangers of having second drink
The campaign highlights how: A second drink can double your chance of being in a fatal collision 1 in 10 people would have 2 or more … Read More »
Brake launches quiz to promote the benefits of 20mph limits
As shown in Brake’s recent research on 20mph limits, reducing limits from 30 to 20mph has been shown to reduce casualties because drivers have more time … Read More »
Venson strengthens public sector team
The firm said her expertise will be instrumental in managing the company’s existing client portfolio, whilst helping to support new business opportunities in local government and … Read More »
New website highlights the dangers of buying used tyres
Although the sale of part worns is legal, evidence shows a large proportion being sold are non-compliant with the clear legal regulations and far too many … Read More »
Vauxhall Corsa now available with R4.0 IntelliLink and OnStar
Just weeks after debuting in the Astra, the latest generation IntelliLink infotainment system is now available on the Corsa as standard (excluding Sting and Sting R … Read More »
Mike Pilkington moves to BCA Marketplace plc
Pilkington brings a wealth of experience across the remarketing and defleet industry, most recently in his role at Paragon Automotive and, prior to that, Manheim, where … Read More »
New NOx rating scheme to help fleets identify lowest emitting vehicles
The organisation said the initiative will launch in early 2016, after fully considering input from its advisory board, and be effective across the European Union to … Read More »
HMRC announces latest AFRs
The new rates see reductions of one pence per mile (1ppm) for mid and larger-engined petrol cars and also for LPG vehicles with engines over 2000cc. … Read More »
Transport Committee launches all-lane running motorway inquiry
The inquiry, which is open until 31 January 2016, will look at how several “all-lane running” motorway schemes in sections of the M1, M4, M5, M6, … Read More »
New enforcement officers to crack down on illegal stopping or unloading on London roads
A total of 40 Road and Transport Enforcement Officers – rising to 80 next spring – have been implemented by the Major of London and Transport … Read More »
Intelligent Telematics appoints new sales director
With more than 20 years working in the fleet sector, he is expected to play a key role in the company’s growth strategy moving forward and … Read More »
Enterprise opens new branch in Omagh
Located on one of Omagh’s main arteries, Dromore Road, the new branch is sited in a previously disused building and storage warehouse and replaces a previous … Read More »
Fuel Card Services publishes free online guide to fleet sustainability
The guide forms the latest in the firm’s The Green Journey series and outlines Defra’s plans for banning diesels from a number of major cities as … Read More »
Energy Saving Trust announces 2015 'Fleet Heroes'
Celebrated their 10th anniversary, the awards were held last night (26 November) at the London Transport Museum hosted by BBC Watchdog motoring reporter Ginny Buckley and … Read More »
Fleets alerted to impact of bad weather on road casualty statistics
The DfT and Office for National Statistics (ONS) evaluated monthly road accident statistics between January 1991 and December 2014. The casualties were grouped by fatalities, seriously … Read More »
Asda slashes petrol price to under £1 a litre in three-day event
The promotion, which starts today (27 November) and is intended to give “customers a seasonal boost on top of the freeze on fuel duty announced this … Read More »
FES Group moves to contract hire after 50 years of outright purchase
The group has appointed LeasePlan UK to replace its fully owned fleet of up to 500 vehicles over the next four years. The first phase of … Read More »
Skoda announces latest fleet appointments
Kerry Clark joins from within the Volkswagen Group and will look to ensure that Skoda maximises its corporate sales offering across the country under her new … Read More »
Vehicle tax evasion rises following abolition of paper tax disc
Latest data from the DfT shows that in 2015, that the number of untaxed vehicles has more than doubled from 210,000 in 2013 to 560,000 and is … Read More »
18% of business drivers don’t take breaks when driving long distances
This is despite the UK Highway Code recommending that drivers take a 15-minute break every two hours. UK and EU regulations on daily driving limits and … Read More »
Autumn Statement: Lex Autolease comments on changes
Speaking of the announcements on Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEVs), Chris Chandler, principal consultant, said: "The Government’s support of the ULEV industry has helped the UK … Read More »
CAP: Residual values drop 2.6% in predicted seasonal downturn
Derren Martin, senior editor at CAP Black Book, said: “As we anticipated, trade values dropped in Black Book Live throughout November, in a similar fashion to … Read More »
DPF Clean Team launches online shop to help fleets save on DPF replacement
The firm is now offering aftermarket replacements which make regeneration easier, as well as catalytic converters and SCR silencer units, as a convenient alternative solution for … Read More »
Autumn Statement: ACFO condemns BiK U-turn & absence of Plug-in Car Grant news
Responding to yesterday’s announcement, John Pryor, ACFO chairman, said: “ACFO is disappointed that the government has decided to retain the 3% company car benefit-in-kind tax diesel … Read More »
Autumn Statement: Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions responds to announcements
Responding to the announcements made, Lawes said: “We are accustomed to the Chancellor of the Exchequer’s bi-annual statements including ‘rabbit out of the hat’ moments and … Read More »
Autumn Statement: RAC welcomes roads investment
Commenting on the announcement (full budget summary here), RAC chief engineer David Bizley said: “We are pleased the Chancellor has sought to protect the funds allocated … Read More »
Autumn Statement: LeasePlan broadly welcomes changes
Commenting on yesterday’s announcements (full summary here), Matt Dyer, managing director of LeasePlan UK, said: “We welcome the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, and the predicted increase in … Read More »
Autumn Statement: BVRLA ‘disappointed’ over delay to diesel surcharge removal
In yesterday’s Autumn Statement (summary here), the Government announced a the delay in the removal of the current diesel surcharge on Benefit in Kind car tax, … Read More »
Autumn Statement: Main points for fleets
BiK levy: Headline news for fleets was the announcement of the delay in the removal of the current diesel surcharge on Benefit in Kind car tax, … Read More »
