Natalie Middleton
Fleet registrations rise but overall car market declines in October
Latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that 177,664 new cars were registered in October, representing a decline of 1.1% on … Read More »
Vauxhall Insignia gains Apple CarPlay and OnStar
The OnStar service is available on Limited Edition, Elite and VXR models and includes high-speed 4G LTE mobile network, emergency response notification, stolen vehicle recovery technology … Read More »
Energy Saving Trust reveals finalists for 2015 Fleet Hero Awards
This year’s event marks the 10th annual awards and will once again showcase organisations, suppliers and manufacturers that have successfully reduced fuel bills fuel bills and … Read More »
Opening up salary sacrifice car schemes to teachers could address employee retention issues, says Tusker
As reported by The Telegraph earlier this year, nearly half of teachers are leaving the profession a year after obtaining their qualification according to the Association … Read More »
ATS Euromaster names two new directors
Rachel McMullen takes the role of group operations director – comprehensive at ATS Euromaster, after nearly eight years leading the company’s finance department. She will now … Read More »
Countdown begins to 2015 BVRLA Industry Conference
The event takes place on 3 December at the National Motorcycle Museum in Solihull and is supported by CAP and KeeResources. The theme for this year’s … Read More »
New accident investigation course to help fleet managers deal with aftermath of work-related accidents
The training is designed to equip those responsible for fleet management with the required skills and knowledge to address issues arising from incidents involving company vehicles and … Read More »
Brake to offer low-cost seminars on managing at-work road risk
Sponsored by Arval and Interactive Driving Systems, the seminars will take place in Huddersfield on 1 December 2015 and Swindon on 25 February 2016. The seminars … Read More »
Audi A4 and Honda Jazz and HR-V scoop full marks in latest Euro NCAP tests
Under the tests, the Audi A4 received 90% for the adult occupant score, 87% for child occupant, 75% for pedestrian safety and 75% for safety assist. … Read More »
Arval completes acquisition of GE Capital Fleet Services in Europe
Arval has completed the acquisition of GE Capital’s European fleet management activity with immediate effect.
Prestige Fleet Servicing reports strong demand for insurance offering
The East Midlands-based operation currently has a network of around more than 260 independent garages providing low-cost, added-value servicing to fleet operators throughout the country, including … Read More »
Price of diesel hovers near 2009 low
The organisation’s Fuel Watch data shows that diesel is still not far off the lowest price since December 2009, which was recorded in the first week … Read More »
Dr Will Murray of IDS takes to two wheels to raise funds for Brake
Dr Murray, research director at the global fleet risk management solutions provider, has actively worked with Brake for the last 20 years after attending its launch … Read More »
New advice on business driver stress published for Stress Awareness Day
So says driver training provider TTC Group as part of today’s (4 November) Stress Awareness Day. According to research, one in three UK drivers report feeling … Read More »
Enterprise Rent-A-Car launches new UK website as part of digital enhancements
The site forms part of a phased roll-out of digital enhancements across its European operations that began in August with the launch of a mobile booking … Read More »
Entry process opens for 2016 RoSPA health and safety awards
The Health and Safety Awards scheme is the largest and longest-running programme of its kind in the UK and includes the fleet safety awards, formerly MORR, … Read More »
RAC welcomes motorway fuel price sign trial
The pilot is being held until the end of 2017 on a section of the M5, between Bristol and Exeter, with five motorway service areas involved. … Read More »
London City becomes first UK airport to adopt DriveNow car sharing service
The announcement marks the car sharing firm’s first partnership with a UK airport and provides users with an on-demand ‘free-floating’ car sharing service that offers access … Read More »
Fleets being flooded by ‘big data’, warns Chevin
So says Chevin Fleet Solutions, which believes that some fleets are taking up data options because they sound managerially useful but are actually leaving managers swamped. … Read More »
Motorway service stations to display fuel prices in Highways England trial
The pilot is being held by Highways England on a section of the M5, between Bristol and Exeter, with five motorway service areas involved. Depending on … Read More »
Wesleyan optimises pool fleet management under tailored Alphabet solution
Following the firm’s recent car policy review, Alphabet was selected to provide Wesleyan with an all-manufacturer, open-choice vehicle policy (capped at 130g/km) based on whole-life cost, … Read More »
Smart Fleet Solutions pushes ahead with growth plans
The business, which is part of Shrewsbury-based dealership firm, Greenhous Group (Holdings) Ltd, offers a range of services, including remarking under its grs brand and affinity sales through … Read More »
JCDecaux to see major fuel cost savings under new fuel card deal
The firm, which has media sites throughout the UK, serviced by a fleet operating from nine locations nationwide, is now using Shell, Texaco and Diesel Direct … Read More »
Clymac installs tracking on mixed fleet to enhance customer service
The company has signed up with Ctrack and will use its web-based Ctrack Online system to monitor a fleet of 37 cars and vans. Replacing an … Read More »
ALD Automotive drives AFR take-up on internal fleet
Over 30 C- and E-Class Hybrid models have been allocated to its internal fleet with the remainder added to ALD’s flexi-lease product, PoolFleet, to enhance the … Read More »
Europcar reveals new ToMyCar rental app
The rental specialist will once again be the official Mobility Partner at the event and will showcase its ToMyCar initiative. Currently being trialled in the UK, … Read More »
Changing to new Summer Time system would reduce CO2 pollution by at least 447,000 tonnes each year
The organisation said a move to SDST – GMT+1 in winter and GMT+2 in summer – would create lighter evenings all year round and result in … Read More »
Roy Brannen becomes new chief executive for Transport Scotland
Brannen, currently director of trunk roads and bus operations at Transport Scotland, will take up the post in early November. He succeeds current chief executive David … Read More »
EV chauffeur service targets fleets with zero-emission self-hire solution
The firm launched earlier this year with a fleet of Tesla Model S zero emission electric luxury cars and helped by strong demand, is to double … Read More »
Pricing and specs announced for new Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer
Debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show last month, the Sports Tourer is based on an all-new lightweight vehicle architecture with a new design, powertrains and technology, … Read More »
