Natalie Middleton
UK’s most irritating driving habits revealed
The research, carried out by car finance provider Zuto, revealed that 84% of drivers find other motorists using their mobile phones whilst on the road the … Read More »
Vauxhall refutes Panorama claims that Zafira failed emissions tests
In the programme, aired yesterday, the people carrier was said to have emited two and a half times more nitrogen oxide than is allowed in a … Read More »
Government urged to maintain investment in UK automotive industry
The message comes from Gareth Jones, president of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), in his keynote speech at SMMT’s 99th Annual Dinner in … Read More »
Oil prices rise as instability in Middle East increases
Turkey claimed responsibility for the shooting down, saying that the plane had violated its airspace. "News of a military jet crashing in Syria is a reminder … Read More »
Chancellor urged to freeze fuel duty and extend Plug-in Car Grant in Autumn Statement
Commenting in more detail, the organisation said that the Treasury’s own modelling has confirmed the link between the cost of fuel and economic growth. The freezing … Read More »
Number of councils using CCTV to monitor motoring offences jumps 76%
The results of a Freedom of Information request by the Confused.com price comparison site show that since 2012 the number of councils using CCTV to monitor … Read More »
PSA Peugeot Citroën to publish real-world fuel economy data in partnership with Transport & Environment
The move will also see the publication of pollutant levels including nitrogen oxides (NOx) with Euro 6 passenger vehicles by spring 2017. The procedure will measure … Read More »
Diesel bans in urban areas could impact on RVs, says Glass’s
As announced in September, Defra has run a consultation on placing restrictions on diesel cars to reduce NO2 emissions in towns and cities but Glass’s says … Read More »
39% of transport users would consider using a driverless car
The research conducted by the Transport Systems Catapult (TSC) also found that the figure rises to as high as 62% amongst young professionals living in cities. … Read More »
30% of UK motorists don’t know when VED due
The poll by Motoring.co.uk found that 30% of motorists do not know when their Vehicle Excise Duty is due, meaning that over 13.5 million of the … Read More »
Nearly one in four motorists would drive more patiently to boost road safety
The survey was carried out by funding and fleet management specialist Venson as the Brake Road Safety Week asks everyone to ‘drive less, live more’, and … Read More »
10% of drivers admit inappropriate footwear caused car crash
Published by car insurance specialist 1st Central, the study also revealed that men are more than three times as likely as women (21% compared to 6%) … Read More »
Motorists call for tougher rules for learner drivers
The survey of 1,000 motorists by dash cam specialist also found that 76% of drivers support the introduction of 12-month probationary licences for all teenagers who … Read More »
Masternaut adds international support capacities to customer service centre
The site at Aberford now offers multi-lingual support with over 100 members of customer-facing staff. The firm’s international partner support network covers 24 individual countries, providing … Read More »
Licence Bureau and Skanska deliver local workshops for Road Safety Week
The events, which are being held for the third consecutive year, see both companies working with sixth-form students from The Hemel Hempstead and Kings Langley School. … Read More »
Arval ramps up focus on customer events
The firm said it sees events “as an effective way of adding value for their customers and enhancing ongoing customer relationships” and will be driving the … Read More »
3p fuel duty cut would benefit economy across board, finds report
The report commissioned by FairFuelUK, confirms that the lower petrol and diesel prices of 2015 have raised UK GDP by 0.6%, created an extra £11.6bn of … Read More »
Brake launches ‘Drive Less, Live More’ campaign for Road Safety Week
The ‘Drive Less, Live More’ campaign has been launched at the start of the annual Road Safety Week by Brake and partners AIG and Specsavers as … Read More »
LeasePlan appoints new brand director for Automotive Leasing
Oliver Boots has been appointed to the role at LeasePlan’s specialist public sector division, taking over from his current role as head of product services within … Read More »
Auto Fuel Fix acquires Fuel Rescue
Auto Fuel Fix said the acquisition reinforces its commitment to the highest service and compliance levels and added that “together with the use of the most … Read More »
Bill to give parish and town councils power to alter speed limits passes first reading
The bill has been introduced by Scott Mann, MP for North Cornwall, who said that since taking office, he has met with numerous constituents, parish councils, … Read More »
Central Motorways Police Group implements tread depth gauges to assist with tyre safety policy
The Central Motorways Police Group (CMPG) is responsible for over 400 miles of Britain’s busiest motorway network, reaching from the Welsh borders through to Cheshire and … Read More »
Multitasking behind the wheel puts drivers in ‘physical danger’, finds new research
The study on ‘The Battle for Attention’ by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) and the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) indicates that focusing on more than … Read More »
Driver audits ‘essential’ for managing employee risk, says Licence Bureau
The message comes from Licence Bureau, which says that most businesses may be unaware of how many employees drive on business. In response the fleet driving … Read More »
CVM Group appoints FMG to minimise downtime
FMG will operate under the CVM brand, providing 24/7/365 first notification of loss, a UK-wide repair management solution and a suite of legal services for CVM’s … Read More »
Automotive Leasing wins NHS Blood and Transplant tender
The deal will see the specialist leasing company continue to provide rapid response and commercial vehicles to NHS service after 18 years of being a key … Read More »
Aston Barclay raises over £1,100 in Chelmsford Children in Need charity sale
Held on 9 November ahead of the annual BBC telethon, the event saw auctioneers and staff at the independent auction group’s head office dress up as … Read More »
NETS wins Prince Michael International Road Safety Award
Each year, nearly 1.3 million people are killed on roads worldwide, and up to 50 million more are injured. More than one quarter of all fatal … Read More »
Christopher Ness appointed as UK managing director at Ubeeqo
Ness brings over 15 years’ experience in fleet management, as well as mobile solutions, and joins Ubeeqo from his position as project manager for Telefonica UK. … Read More »
Local authorities urged to keep up road safety despite cuts
The message comes from the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) which, along with a number of other organisations, has produced Making Road Safety … Read More »
