Natalie Middleton
TMC to drive IT strategy under new chief information officer
The company offers mileage capture, auditing and control services for fleets operating across Europe and the role will see Appleby develop and implement IT and development … Read More »
Toyota to launch driverless technologies from 2020
The vehicle – which is a modified version of a Lexus GS – is being tested on Tokyo’s Shuto Expressway and is equipped for automated motorway … Read More »
Driver error is contributory factor in 74% of accidents
Police can cite up to six factors for the cause of each accident they report. The figures from the Department for Transport show that in 2014 … Read More »
Mitsubishi reveals eX compact SUV concept ahead of Tokyo
The concept is based on the Concept XR-PHEV II shown at Geneva, which previewed the new ASX, but brings an all-electric system – Mitsubishi says eX … Read More »
Sally Gunnell and Charley Boorman are new guest speakers at ‘Fleet 2020’ ICFM conference
The two replace original guest speaker Phil Tufnell, who had to pull out at the last minute due to BBC filming commitments. Meanwhile Arval has been … Read More »
Fleet Service GB augments vehicle and driver management services
The updates cover maintenance management, accident management, driver management and fines management as well as out-of-hours call handling. Head of sales Marcus Bray said: “Fleet Service … Read More »
Creative Graphics International Limited acquires Sign Language
CGI, based in Bedford with a production facility in Cape Town, South Africa, has over 35 years experience providing branding solutions to the automotive, aviation and … Read More »
Roadsense launches combined telematics and real-time 3G camera
Described by the firm as a ‘game changer’, the system provides a full tracking and driver behaviour solution. Andrew Tillman, managing director of Roadsense, said: “We … Read More »
New CCS government vehicle hire agreement includes car sharing & ULEVs
The new agreement covers a wide range of vehicles including passenger vehicles, off road 4x4s, minibuses and heavy goods vehicles and also includes access to electric … Read More »
Average used prices remain stable, reports Autorola
The firm says that the average prices of used cars that it sold online in Q3 fell by just £4 to £8,838 from Q2. Meanwhile YtD … Read More »
Focus on TCO not fuel prices for procurement
So says Steve Clarke, group marketing manager of The Fuelcard People, as he says that cheaper diesel makes comparison between diesel and petrol cars increasingly complex, … Read More »
EU considers delays to diesel emission tests
As reported by the Financial Times, the changes, which were proposed this week at a meeting in Brussels, would give manufacturers until late 2019 to ensure that … Read More »
Less than a quarter of drivers read the Highway Code after passing their test
In an online survey of 400 road users, only 23% said they had read the Highway Code since they passed their practical driving test. In response, … Read More »
Ctrack adds driver behaviour app to mobile tracking solution
The new app forms part of the Mobi2 real-time fleet management driver feedback and business private mileage solution, which was originally launched to provide fleet managers … Read More »
DriveNow boosts electric car sharing fleet in London with 20 more BMW i3s
The new i3s joins the existing 30 already being operated in North and East London and are being run alongside the firm’s existing pool of 240 … Read More »
Hyundai Tucson leads way in latest Euro NCAP results
In the test, the new-generation Tucson compact SUV achieved high scores in all areas of assessment, with Euro NCAP said that it showed “a worthy evolution in terms of … Read More »
Awareness courses better than heavy-handed prosecutions, AA tells European police
Speaking at the event, King told European police chiefs that in some respects the UK has taken the lead in trying to re-educate drivers and riders … Read More »
Isotrak and Aeris collaboration to bring improved operational efficiencies for fleets
The deal sees Aeris, an end-to-end M2M and IoT service provider, add its AerCore IoT and M2M network, AerPort connectivity platform and AerVoyance IoT and M2M … Read More »
Debbie Fox appointed general manager of Athoris
The web-based platform is used for maintenance and repair quote authorisation, management and invoicing by fleets, leasing firms and carmakers, and the new general manager will … Read More »
Autoglass rolls out new ADAS technical solution
Autoglass is trialling a new technical solution that will save drivers time by replacing and recalibrating windscreens equipped with Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
Patons relaunches Fleetline Finance business
The move will see the introduction of a new asset finance and vehicle purchasing proposition, offering specialist finance packages along with streamlined solutions with quick decision … Read More »
65-plate brings 15% rise in fleet registrations in September
Latest SMMT data shows that a total of 207,702 fleet cars were registered last month, equating to 44.9% of the market – up compared to the … Read More »
Latest Trakm8 SWIFT6 updates to bring further efficiencies for fleets
The latest updates include ‘snail trails’ to show fleet managers where their drivers are using the most fuel, and where they are using less. This will … Read More »
Masternaut and SmartWitness to offer integrated telematics and camera technology solution
Aimed at all fleets including grey fleet drivers, the joint offering is said to provide an instant reduction in insurance premiums and offers protection against ‘crash … Read More »
Volvo unveils IntelliSafe Auto Pilot technology for autonomous cars
The technology is being trialled on 100 XC90s being made available for the Drive Me project in Gothenburg, Sweden, in 2017, which will see families and … Read More »
MiX Telematics Europe to expand European operations under new MD
Trollet brings experience of a number of executive positions with start-ups as well as multinational companies. In particular, he has expertise in managing growth businesses in the … Read More »
IRTE responds to Lord Drayson’s criticism of diesel cars
In the wake of the Volkswagen emissions scandal, Lord Drayson has come forward to say that Tony Blair's Labour government made a mistake in promoting diesel … Read More »
Allstar Business Solutions enhances fuel card security
EMV is commonplace across the UK and the rest of Europe for cards issued by banks, helping to limit the risk of fraud and misuse. The … Read More »
Potential new choices for prestige brands, says Glass’s
So says Glass's, which points out that Audi, BMW and Mercedes now sell so many cars – almost as many as brands like Ford and Vauxhall … Read More »
Brake announces winners of 2015 Fleet Safety awards
Winners were announced at a prestigious ceremony held last night (Thursday 1 October) at St John’s Hotel in Solihull, Birmingham. Big winners on the night were … Read More »
