Natalie Middleton
Amlin Insurance renews preferred supplier contract with National Windscreens
Specialty insurer and reinsurer Amlin has worked with National Windscreens for the past three years and renewed its preferred supplier contract on the strength of the … Read More »
Deloitte urges fleets to review salary sacrifice schemes in light of Reed case
Reed introduced a travel subsistence plan in 1998, which was operated until 2006. Reed claimed that the plan reduced the taxable salary of temporary employees and … Read More »
Audi Q7 gains entry-level 215bhp 3.0-litre TDI
The 215bhp 3.0-litre joins the 268bhp version and brings lower emissions along with improved fuel economy. CO2 is rated at 148g/km with official combined fuel consumption … Read More »
FairFuelUK calls for investigation into ‘dark and secret world of fuel prices’
The organisation said that pricing analysis over the last six months shows that oil has fallen by over 16% yet the price of unleaded petrol has … Read More »
Brake publishes guide on effective driver training
The report, entitled “Effective driver training and education in companies”, gives practical advice and guidance alongside best practice company case studies. The report includes guidance on: … Read More »
Autorama signs up Prestige Fleet Servicing to provide SMR services for new Extra scheme
Under the new Autorama Extra scheme, both business customers and individuals can enjoy savings on car and van tyres, vehicle rental and servicing through a series … Read More »
Balfour Beatty signs up to online eyecare with Specsavers
The multinational infrastructure group is now offering eVouchers to more than 1,000 of its UK employees, covering sight tests, safety eyewear and DSE eyecare. The company is … Read More »
Microlise becomes corporate supporter for FairFuelUK Campaign
The company says it is the first telematics firm to support the campaign and will be sharing the insight gained from data generated by vehicles connected … Read More »
Drivers call for free parking proposition to be extended to small towns
The AA Populus poll found that for the majority (71%) of drivers, the amount charged for parking often determines whether or not they will visit a … Read More »
Street light switch-off study contradicts coroner and DfT evidence, says AA
The observational study was based on analysis of geographically coded police data on road traffic collisions and crime in 62 local authorities. The survey concluded that … Read More »
Glenn McCulley joins Fiat Chrysler as national fleet sales manager
Reporting to fleet and business sales director Francis Bleasdale, McCulley takes over responsibility for the core fleet sales team, driving registrations to sub-500 vehicle fleets, UK-wide. … Read More »
Last chance to submit Prince Michael International Road Safety Award nominations
The awards recognise achievement and innovation that will improve road safety. To view all previous winners, click here. Award categories are based on the five pillars … Read More »
Auto Windscreens’ 'Tour De Chesterfield' raises £1,265 for Prostate Cancer
The charity event comprised four teams led by the senior members of the business, cycling on static bikes donated by Simply Gym, each attempting to cover … Read More »
Mobile payment solution goes live on Shell forecourts nationwide
Launched in response to customer feedback requesting faster and easier ways to pay, the service means customers now have the option to pay for their fuel … Read More »
Sytner Audi simplifies fleet management with BiK app
The Audi dealership has seen an increase in efficiency after using DCML’s BIK software for more than eight months across its fleet of 40 vehicles. As … Read More »
Diverse shortlist of nominees for 2015 Low Carbon Champions Awards
The awards, now in their fifth year, will be presented at the networking and Awards Dinner at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Milton Keynes in collaboration with … Read More »
Quartix comments on strong H1 results following flotation
For the half year ended 30 June 2015, the vehicle tracking specialist reported that group revenues increased by 24% to £9.2m (2014: £7.4m). Of this, fleet … Read More »
Chargemaster to run Plugged-in Midlands electric vehicle charging network
The Plugged-in Midlands network will be merged with Chargemaster’s POLAR network, which already comprises over 4,000 chargepoints across the country. The move will also see developments … Read More »
Fleet team raises thousands of pounds in 24-hour kart race
The team was led by Mike Smith, joint managing director of Fleet Assist, included industry colleagues Duncan Metcalfe, international remarketing manager at business mobility specialist Alphabet, … Read More »
New eyecare technology to benefit employees
The Digital Precision Eyecare software calculates the important measurements needed to fit glasses and lenses. It also helps with choosing lens options, by showing what different … Read More »
Pilot initiative targets middle lane hoggers
Adverts at five motorway Services in the county will advise lane hoggers that they could face a £100 on-the-spot fine and three penalty points, and electronic … Read More »
LeasePlan teams up with Deloitte for free company car tax guide
The guide, compiled in association with Deloitte, provides detailed analysis of this year’s Budget announcements, including: The accelerated 3% rise in the CO2 thresholds for company … Read More »
12% spike in side road accidents in last year
The accident management company analysed data from 39,000 cases of accidents it handled in 2014 and found that 9% were the result of a motorist emerging … Read More »
ALD unveils £12m expansion project
The proposed move would take place within the next 18 months and would see the company relocate to purpose-built, 36,000 sq ft office accommodation at Vertex … Read More »
Casualties fall 50% following introduction of A9 average speed cameras
The figures, which have been published by Transport Scotland, comprise the first set of data to include casualty figures since the cameras went live last October. … Read More »
75% of UK population say they don’t want driverless cars
The survey follows last week’s announcement that the government is to put £20m into the research of driverless cars, ensuring that the technology can be trialled … Read More »
Manheim and Citroën UK hold first-ever offsite outdoor auction
The event achieved a 100% conversion rate, selling all 222 cars offered, with an average hammer price of 98.2% of CAP Clean. A total of 70 … Read More »
Royal Caribbean signs new three-year fleet deal with Pendragon Vehicle Management
Pendragon has been supplying cars on contract hire to Royal Caribbean since 1998 and the new Qashqais, which join the 60-strong fleet, will be put to … Read More »
One in four high-mileage drivers sceptical of benefits of speed cameras
Such drivers are more likely to think speed cameras have ‘little or no influence’ in reducing the numbers of road casualties in the UK, according to … Read More »
Over 16k drink drivers caught in week-long European police campaign
In total, 1,104,879 breath tests were carried out in 26 countries between 1 and 7 June, with one in 66 drivers tested being over the limit … Read More »
