Natalie Middleton
Tesla launches Autopilot software for Model S
The technology, which was equipped in the Model S from October last year, includes a forward radar, a forward-looking camera, 12 long-range ultrasonic sensors and a digitally-controlled … Read More »
Samaritan’s Purse appoints CLM Rental for Operation Christmas Child
The collection and delivery of the boxes from some 3,000 drop-off sites around the UK requires a fleet of several hundred vans working around the clock … Read More »
Two in five organisations don’t have a policy on speed
The call comes from Brake, the road safety charity, as it releases a new report showing that two in five (39%) of businesses don’t have a … Read More »
Over 17,000 motorists convicted of careless driving in last two years
The figures have been released by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) following a Freedom of Information request to every police force in England and Wales. … Read More »
YtD demand for ultra-low emission cars up 138.5%
Latest SMMT figures show that 20,992 ultra-low emission cars were registered between January and September this year, up 138.5% against the same period for 2014. Plug-in … Read More »
Fleet industry urged to consider role in tackling emissions levels
The call comes from Cédriane de Boucaud, CEO of connected vehicle specialist Tantalum Corporation, who believes the fleet sector can play a fundamental role in taking … Read More »
Philips enters dashcam market
The entry-level ADR 610 and ADR 810 bring a number of common features, including Automatic recording which commences as soon as the vehicle is started up; … Read More »
Road Angel dashcam brings parking protection
The Halo begins recording out of both the front and rear windows when it sees any motion or senses a shock. Under the parking mode, the … Read More »
London Assembly Transport Committee to investigate concerns over motorcyclist safety in capital
According to 2015 figures from TfL, 27 riders of powered two-wheelers, including motorbikes and scooters, were killed on London’s roads in 2014. Despite representing just 1% … Read More »
Leeds digital firm to save over £2,500 on fuel costs after deploying Tesla Model S
The Leeds-based firm, which specialises in creative design, website development and strategic digital marketing for local clients, has acquired a Tesla Model S on a leasing … Read More »
Partnerships in Care implements salary sacrifice car scheme to attract and retain staff
The organisation already provided a wide range of employee benefits for its staff, including childcare vouchers, private healthcare, cycle-to-work and eye-care schemes. But, after a series … Read More »
Fleet/lease values maintain steady performance in September
The latest Pulse report shows that fleet & lease cars averaged £9,700 in September, up by £52 (0.5%) compared to August. BCA added that average values … Read More »
Volkswagen Financial Services appoints new head of sales and marketing
The role has been created as part of the company’s drive to grow market share in the corporate and SME fleet market. One of Lazzari’s biggest … Read More »
Vehicle valuation becoming more complex but data accuracy improving, says Glass’s
However, it added that despite this increasing complexity, overall levels of accuracy are improving, even if some less robust players are being driven out of the … Read More »
Ex-fleet 4×4 values stand out in strong September
Overall, values for ex-fleet cars sold by Manheim were up 2.2% (£159) compared to the previous month – with average selling prices reaching their highest levels … Read More »
Paradigm Housing Group implements TCH Leasing salary sacrifice scheme
Established in April 1999, Paradigm Housing Group provides a wide range of affordable homes and related support services throughout the South, East Midlands and West London. … Read More »
Transport for London to take first Toyota Mirai fuel cell electric vehicles
TfL will take delivery of four Mirai models to assist with essential engineering and maintenance work carried out between bus stops and Tube stations. The TfL … Read More »
Around 400,000 VWs in UK will require more complicated fix, says VW UK chief
Giving evidence yesterday (12 October) to the Government’s Transport Select Committee at the House of Commons as part of the probe into the scandal, Paul Willis, … Read More »
Iron Mountain cuts insurance premiums 36% with driver performance solution
The firm rolled out GreenRoad’s driver performance management system across its entire fleet in the UK and Ireland in 2011, following a pilot programme in 2010. … Read More »
Annual UK automotive production on track to hit all-time record in 2020
That’s according to a new forecast report launched today (13 October) by The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Annual car production is expected to … Read More »
Jaama boosts major account management team
Eckersley (pictured) will be working closely with Jaama’s major account following implementation of the company’s Key2 vehicle and driver management system. He brings experience at Epyx … Read More »
Opus partners with FMG for fleet-wide risk management solution
The collaboration provides Opus with a bespoke incident reduction programme for its multiple-driver vehicles, in order to optimise driver safety, prevent incident frequency and costs and … Read More »
Free AA digital service record sends servicing, MoT and VED reminders
Dubbed Automyze, the service can be transferred to the new owner when the vehicle is sold. Once users have set up an account simply by inputting … Read More »
66% of drivers intend to install dashcams in coming year
That’s according to new research by GPS company Garmin, which says that over one in five (20%) drivers state that lack of evidence was to blame … Read More »
Fiat confirms Tipo name for new C-segment model
Based on the Aegea saloon shown in May at the Istanbul Motor Show, the vehicle will appear first in saloon form, which launches from the end … Read More »
UK cities put forward eco initiatives to bid for £35m government funding
Set up by The Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV), the Go Ultra Low Cities Scheme will award local authorities that best demonstrate the potential to … Read More »
SMEs make up 30% of car rental market
That’s the finding of new research released by Avis UK on the behaviours and attitudes of UK business travellers in relation to car rental services. The … Read More »
Integrated camera systems could become industry standard, says Trakm8 chairman
The company has been offering RoadHawk dash-cams to customers alongside its telematics solutions since acquiring the Cornish camera company in June of this year. Chairman of … Read More »
Renault EVs now available to hire on Outer Hebrides under E-Car Club partnership
The nine electric ZOE superminis and one Kangoo Van Z.E. are available to hire on an hourly or daily basis from a number of locations across … Read More »
FairFuelUK warns government not to introduce 'knee-jerk' measures on diesels
Lead Campaigner, Quentin Willson said: “We’re hearing rumours in Westminster that the Treasury could be considering higher Vehicle Excise Duty rates, a purchase tax on used … Read More »
