Natalie Middleton
Kia reveals first official exterior images of new Sportage prior to Frankfurt
The fourth-generation model brings all-new styling, with the biggest changes seen at the front where the headlights are moved away from the grille and further up … Read More »
Skoda announces details for new Superb GreenLine prior to Frankfurt debut
Arriving in the UK in late 2015, the latest addition to the Superb range brings a predicted combined consumption figure of 76.4mpg and CO2 emissions of … Read More »
Supermarkets slash fuel prices further
The cuts, which come into effect, follow the recent run of price cuts and fuel prices are predicted to fall further as the price of a … Read More »
Latest HMRC AFR rates bring reductions across all diesel bands
The new rates see 1ppm increases for diesel engines of all sizes. Petrol rates see a 1ppm decrease for engines of 1400cc or less but remain … Read More »
Bad driving reduces attractiveness by 50%, says IAM
Carried out in partnership with prominent behavioural psychologist Jo Hemmings, the research found bad drivers to be 50% less attractive than motorists with good skills. Candidates … Read More »
Pendragon Vehicle Management drives down CO2 emissions
The firm says it’s driven down emissions by almost 5% since 2013, helped by its work to advise customers on the benefits of lower-emitting cars as … Read More »
BVRLA welcomes Plug-in Car Grant extension
As announced yesterday, the Plug-in Car Grant will be extended until at least February 2016, with longer-term plans to be announced following the November Spending Review. … Read More »
Motiva plans for new recruits in line with growth plans
The company is pressing ahead with a campaign to double the size of the business and says that could lead to major progress before the end … Read More »
Government extends Plug-in Car Grant until at least February 2016
The move is intended to boost electric vehicle take-up and will see motorists and business fleets continue to be offered up to £5,000 off the price … Read More »
Jaguar looks to set benchmark for vehicle dynamics with new F-PACE crossover
Taking chassis dynamics technology adapted from the Jaguar F-TYPE sports car, the new model will also be offered with an All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) system that delivers torque-on-demand. … Read More »
Chevin to drive customer satisfaction rating with 2015 customer survey
Managing director Ashley Sowerby explained that the company had adopted a stated aim of becoming recognised as offering the best customer experience in the fleet software … Read More »
Auto Windscreens spearheads sales drive with new appointment
In his new role, Limbrick will be overseeing business growth for the automotive glass repair and replacement company, which recently announced its acquisition of AA AutoWindshields, … Read More »
New Audi business finance calculator goes live online
Available at audi.co.uk/businessfinance, the new tool offers tailored quotes that take key information into account such as P11D cost and Audi model comparisons, and provides fleets … Read More »
Nissan adds new N-TEC trim to Micra
Priced from £12,400 and available to order now, the new trim level is positioned between the existing Acenta and Tekna models and is available with the … Read More »
Nissan works on ‘Fuel Station of the Future’
The project will culminate in a final concept later this year, which Nissan says “will be anchored at the heart of a world that is concerned … Read More »
Dacia line-up gains Euro 6 engines
Under the changes, the Dacia Duster gains a new Euro 6-compliant 1.6 16V 115 petrol engine, which replaces the previous 1.6 16V 105 engine and brings … Read More »
Over half of SME bosses temporarily upgrade vehicles for important event
The survey, carried out among 1,000 small businesses, found that more than half of bosses (52%) have temporarily upgraded their vehicle for an important event, with … Read More »
Inchcape Fleet Solutions launches new car salary sacrifice scheme
The new solution, which is being implemented by leading gas distribution company SGN, enables employees to receive competitive, real-time quotes from a panel of funders. In … Read More »
LSE and Goodyear research identifies seven driving personalities
The findings form part of an ongoing study on the social psychology of road safety conducted jointly by the London School of Economics and Political Science … Read More »
UK drivers spend 30 hours a year stuck in traffic
The latest Traffic Scorecard Report from INRIX, a leading provider of real-time traffic information and connected driving services, also finds that the UK climbed one place … Read More »
LeasePlan UK awards contract extension to Prestige Fleet Servicing
The extended contract will see Prestige continue to provide LeasePlan’s fleet with a full range of SMR facilities through to February 2018. Neil Dixon, head of … Read More »
2015 ICFM annual conference to focus on ‘Fleet 2020’ theme
The 23rd ICFM conference takes place on Wednesday 21 October at the Williams Conference Centre, Grove, Oxfordshire. Chairman of the ICFM, Paul Hollick declared: “We will … Read More »
Hyundai Tucson to boast best-in-class RVs, says CAP
After 36 months and 60,000 miles, the Tucson 1.7 SE Nav CRDi – predicted to be the best selling model in the UK – is set … Read More »
New SEAT Leon SE Technology Business trim to appeal to fleet drivers
Dubbed SE Technology Business, the new model brings equipment aimed at fleet drivers, including a Technology Pack – comprising integrated satellite navigation, DAB audio system and … Read More »
CD Fleet Services launches Inspect & Collect service for fleet industry
CD Fleet Services is partnering with specialist vehicle inspection company Gain Solutions to launch the new service. All vehicle inspections are carried out by experienced, ex-bodyshop … Read More »
Motofix continues south west expansion
Richard Tutt, chief executive of Motofix Group, said: "This latest acquisition follows that of Yeovil’s Andrew Symms Car Body Repairs and shows how serious we are … Read More »
Manheim acquires majority shareholding in Movex online vehicle logistics platform
Formed in 2012, Movex facilitates around 40,000 vehicle movements each year for a wide range of customers and, according to Manheim, “now has significant potential for … Read More »
UK car output slows in July
The organisation’s latest figures show that output fell 11.2% last month compared to July 2014, with domestic demand falling 24% and export demand down 7.6%. Year-to-date … Read More »
Manheim breaks monthly sales record for third time in 2015
Last month saw the company sell more units across all of its sales channels than any previous month, with a record 38% of this number sold … Read More »
Latest recruits join Fleet Evolution apprentice scheme for local youngsters
Since 2012, the firm has taken on a number of apprentices, training them up in sales, customer services and technical skills. The firm says the scheme … Read More »
