Natalie Middleton
SMMT chief says wrong to penalise all diesels
Speaking yesterday (1 October) at the National Air Quality Conference, Hawes said there was no collusion over test manipulation: "Consumers are right to be concerned following … Read More »
Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell gets positive feedback from Air Products drivers
Air Products is a leading industrial air gases supplier and has taken delivery of the car as part of the London Hydrogen Network Expansion (LHNE) consortium … Read More »
Volkswagen Group removes 4,000 cars from sale in UK
The group has already confirmed that the Euro 5 engine is at the centre of investigations into its manipulation of US emissions tests – Euro 6 … Read More »
Arval to absorb insurance tax increase on insured leased cars
The move applies to new or existing customers ordering an insured vehicle from Arval before 1 November and follows the announcement in the Summer Budget of … Read More »
New head of group sales appointed at Fuel Card Services
Kenyon was previously head of sales local, live events & escapes UK/IRE at LivingSocial as well as having previously held of the role of senior sales … Read More »
Auto Windscreens completes acquisition of AA AutoWindshields
The agreement sees AA AutoWindshields’ Preston offices and its 200 staff and technicians integrated with Auto Windscreens. In addition, under a 10-year partnership arrangement, the AA … Read More »
Speeding still top road offence, finds IAM
Figures obtained by the IAM from the Ministry of Justice show that the numbers of those found guilty of the offence have from 115,935 to 148,426, … Read More »
70% of motorists not ready to embrace driverless cars
The research by specialist insurance broker Adrian Flux found that just 5% said they would get behind the wheel of the new technology, with 24% undecided. … Read More »
Latest ABAX mobile app now available for iOS, Android and Windows
The ABAX mobile app allows customers to edit mobile expense and compile mileage reports from a smartphone or tablet, and is now available for iOS, Android … Read More »
Speedy Hire surpasses targets on new salary sacrifice scheme
The Merseyside-based tools, equipment and plant hire services company launched the scheme in March with the support of long-term leasing partner Lex Autolease and has already … Read More »
Activa Contracts appoints sales and marketing director in line with expansion plans
The business, a division of Arnold Clark Finance Ltd, moved into larger offices in Milton Keynes earlier this year as it looks to expand its fleet … Read More »
Last chance to see final stages of 2015 MPG Marathon
Now in its 15th year, the event is being held in partnership with Barclaycard Fuel+ in association with TMC, and is being this year at the … Read More »
Honda to debut production fuel cell vehicle at Tokyo
Part of the carmaker’s ‘The Power of Dreams’ line-up at the show, the new model is provisionally called the FCV and is billed as the world’s … Read More »
Tesla reveals Model X
The new model follows in the footsteps of the prototype Model X unveiled in 2013 by offering ‘Falcon Wing’ doors that open upwards instead of outwards. … Read More »
Mazda to reveal sports car concept at Tokyo Motor Show
Few details have been revealed but the carmaker said the model fits in with the stand message of “Accelerate toward our dreams” and will take a … Read More »
VW diesel values only 'marginally affected' by emissions scandal, says Glass’s
Overall trade values values of all Volkswagen cars are the same as at the beginning of September but looking at Volkswagen diesel used cars only, there … Read More »
Fleets urged to use real-time independent data on emissions
“We have the technology, it should be used,” explained Cédriane de Boucaud, CEO of Tantalum Corporation. “Accurate, real-life data for CO2 emissions and MPG is possible … Read More »
Masternaut to develop real-world OEM fuel economy database for fleets
The announcement follows a report by Transport & Environment, which found a widening gap between test and real world fuel economy and emission readings. The report … Read More »
Gap between official fuel economy and real-world performance has become ‘chasm’, says T&E
As a result, the campaign group gap says the gap “has become a chasm and, without action, will likely grow to 50% on average by 2020". … Read More »
POD Point introduces Open Charge solution
A full range of Solo and Twin charge points allow immediate charging once plugged in. Drivers then have a 15-minute window to access the POD Point … Read More »
OAL adds BMW i3s to fleet
The vehicles form part of the company’s energy efficiency scheme and join its existing fleet, which is said to put a focus on efficiency and safety. … Read More »
Volkswagen planning to recall 11m vehicles worldwide
The news agency said new VW boss Matthias Mueller is working on a “comprehensive" refit plan that will see owners contacted in the next few days … Read More »
2015 MPG Marathon gets underway
Now in its 15th year, the event is being sponsored for the first time by Barclaycard Fuel+ in association with TMC, and is being this year … Read More »
Fleet insurance broker targets operators with risk management solution
The new offering follows the company’s decision to fit all vehicles with a 3G forward-facing accident camera and will enable fleets to identify areas of risk … Read More »
Fleets increasingly recognising benefits of asset tracking
So says fleet monitoring specialist Motrak, which says it’s planning for significant growth on the back of record demand. Paul Holdcroft, head of Motrak, said: “Demand … Read More »
Arval to highlight importance of safe checks for Tyre Safety Month
Taking place in October, this year’s tyre safety campaign will focus on ‘practise safe checks’ and Arval will promote the message through events including vehicle checks, … Read More »
Regus opens drop-in business lounge at Chester services
The workplace features a drop-in business lounge with free, secure Wi-Fi, as well as high-specification meeting rooms, which are bookable by the hour. As with the … Read More »
Licence Bureau scoops national digital accolade for compliance portal
The portal took the B2B and Professional Services category at the recent British Interactive Media Association (BIMA) awards. Basingstoke digital agency DotLabel designed and built … Read More »
New head of sales at Days Contract Hire
Johnson who has previously held senior sales management positions at Volkswagen Group Leasing, has over 28 years’ experience in the vehicle leasing industry. In his new … Read More »
Former AA DriveTech sales director Richard Hill joins DriverMetrics
In his new role, Hill will manage the organisation's growing UK and international customer base of multinationals such as Shell, Unilever and Balfour Beatty through to … Read More »
