Natalie Middleton
Carmakers have duty to protect drivers from security threats, says specialist
Chris Valasek and Charlie Miller recently remotely hacked into a 2014 Jeep Cherokee, proving that they could disable the SUV’s engine functions and take control of … Read More »
JCT600 invests six-figure sum to drive web traffic
The new website represents a six-figure investment for the company and has taken 18 months to develop. It is believed to be the only motor retailer … Read More »
RAC Business and Lex Autolease team up for SME vehicle leasing service
Believed to be the first white label leasing arrangement of its kind in the UK, the new service will offer RAC Business customers the option to … Read More »
Drivers to benefit from cheaper fuel in Europe
New data from the RAC Foundation shows that although motorists in the UK are still paying about 117p per litre for petrol – the fourth highest … Read More »
‘Higher car repair prices for women’ myth refuted
The previously published research found that women are being charged up to a third more than their male counterparts for car repair. ClickMechanic tested independent car … Read More »
TyreSafe reminds drivers of importance of #SafeTyreChecks for holiday travel
While the majority of cars are driven with just one or two passengers and light loads for most of the year, the additional luggage and number … Read More »
New online car buying partnership target fleets
The new partnership will offer users a full choice of sales routes for their vehicles and will match sellers and buyers by acting as a one-stop … Read More »
Zipcar welcomes plans for car clubs in EV strategy for London
In his announcement, Boris Johnson announced the ULEV Delivery Plan, which sets out a wide range of actions to support the uptake of electric and ultra-low … Read More »
JCT600 colleagues take part in Three Peaks challenge for Alzheimer’s Society
Last Saturday (18 July) saw staff climb 5,000ft as part of the company’s annual Three Peaks challenge which this year is raising funds for Alzheimer’s Society. … Read More »
Carl Rudge joins All Fleet Services as strategic account manager
The company, an automotive industry outsourced service provider, has appointed Rudge in a new position as strategic account manager. Rudge was previously with Zenith Leasedrive and … Read More »
LeasePlan sold to consortium of investors for €3.7bn
Through the joint venture, Volkswagen and Fleet Investments BV, an investment company of the German banker Friedrich von Metzler, each held an indirect stake of 50% … Read More »
9% of drivers have taken a ‘selfie’ behind the wheel in the last month
That’s the finding of new research by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), which asked 500 drivers how they use their smartphones and tablets in the … Read More »
EST & IFC team up for green fleet consultancy offer
The EST’s green fleet consultancy services, funded by the Department for Transport, are intended to demonstrate how fleets can cut costs and their carbon footprints. Typical … Read More »
UK car manufacturing puts in best half-year since 2008
Latest Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that a total of 793,642 cars rolled off UK production lines between January and June – equating … Read More »
Sandicliffe Motor Contracts appoints Gary Black to head up sales support
Black previously managed Inspired Gaming’s fleet of 1,500 vehicles and helped them move their fleet operations over to Sandicliffe Motor Contracts following a fully outsourced agreement … Read More »
Honda Jazz pricing and specs announced
Priced from £13,495, the third-generation supermini is built on a new platform that increases overall length by 95mm, as well as bringing passenger space said to … Read More »
SHB Hire awards tyre contract to ATS Euromaster
The deal sees ATS Euromaster become responsible for supplying, fitting, monitoring and servicing tyres for the fleet of 4x4s, LCVs, specialist HGVs such as traffic management … Read More »
Mayor outlines vision for London to become ULEV capital of Europe
The plans have been revealed as the London Fire Brigade announces its commitment to transfer support cars to electric by 2016. London’s Fire Commissioner, Ron Dobson, … Read More »
2015 Fleet Hero Awards to include new air quality accolade for local authorities
Applications for the new Air Quality Initiative Award are being sought as fresh concerns are raised about levels of pollution in many of the UK’s cities, … Read More »
Infiniti reveals Q30 ahead of Frankfurt debut
The new model – dubbed the Q30 Active Compact – will be shown two years after the Q30 Concept was revealed at the 2013 Frankfurt Show … Read More »
Highways England sets out plans for £1.5bn in motorway upgrade projects
The agency has announced six joint-venture companies have been appointed to design and build the motorways, with three projects to start in autumn this year, comprising … Read More »
Air Products to upgrade London SmartFuel hydrogen stations with OLEV grant
The funding has been supplied by the Hydrogen Refuelling Stations (HRS) Infrastructure Grants Scheme, run by OLEV, and will be used to enhance the user experience … Read More »
Bosch & TomTom deepen partnership on digital maps for autonomous cars
These maps are already being used in the automated vehicles Bosch is testing on certain public roads in Germany (A81) and in the United States (I280). … Read More »
BVRLA membership reaches 10-year high
The BVRLA has welcomed 73 new members across all its categories of membership during the first six months of 2015, bringing its total membership to over … Read More »
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions launches new career website
Based across three sites in Newbury (Car solutions), Trowbridge (Commercial Vehicle solutions) and Leicester (Driving Instructor solutions), the business has doubled in size since 2011 and … Read More »
Nationwide Windscreen Services added to Amlin Supplier Panel
Under the agreement, Nationwide Windscreen Services will supply automotive glass repair and replacement services to vehicles insured through Amlin, Matt Woraker, claims manager – motor at … Read More »
Airport transfer specialist adds Mercedes-Benz Vito Tourer to fleet
The family-owned company is based in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, and derives much of its income from London Luton Airport transfers. Arnald Cars runs nine vehicles, including minibuses … Read More »
Bodyshop group expands south west
Motofix group chief executive Richard Tutt said: "We are delighted to be back on the acquisition trail after a period of consolidation, which shows we are serious about our … Read More »
'Black Saturday' warning as big summer getaway starts
The figures have been released by dashcam maker SmartWitness using official DfT data and its own insurance reports showing peak times for accidents in previous years. … Read More »
Reliance Worldwide eliminates mileage logging burden with telematics
The company, a leading provider of water control systems and plumbing solutions, implemented the technology across its fleet of 26 cars to log all private and … Read More »
