Natalie Middleton
Webb Ellis Cup arrives at ALD as part of Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour
ALD Automotive is the vehicle leasing arm of Societe Generale, a worldwide partner of Rugby World Cup 2015, and the trophy stopped off at ALD’s head … Read More »
EurotaxGlass's launches new Automotive Intelligence and Consulting business unit
Called Automotive Intelligence and Consulting (AIC), the new unit will expand ETG's range of consulting and intelligence services as well as provide easier access to ETG … Read More »
James Cracknell OBE appointed president of London Road Safety Council
Cracknell is one of Britain’s most successful ever athletes, with two Olympic Gold Medals and six World Championship titles. In 2010, having completed a number of … Read More »
South East Coast Ambulance Service signs fleet deal with Skoda
The Octavias are being rolled out across Kent, Surrey, Sussex and North-East Hampshire, with 35 models having already been delivered and 20 more on the way … Read More »
Diesel cheaper than petrol for first time in 15 years
Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Asda have all announced 2ppl cuts, effective today (20 July) or tomorrow. Meanwhile Asda has also announced that it is capping the … Read More »
Alfa Giulietta gains sub-100g/km diesel in range updates
The latest revisions to the hatchback see every engine updated to bring enhanced economy without compromising on performance. Expected to be of key interest to fleets … Read More »
Security concerns over driver information on multi-media systems
Milton Keynes-based contract hire and leasing company Activa Contracts says the call is in line with the ever-growing trend towards the so-called “connected car”, which means … Read More »
Latest appointments at Volkswagen Financial Services to support growth in large fleet sector
Jonathan Ellis and Chris Raynsford both join the business from Lex Autolease, where they held senior business development roles managing corporate new business fleet contracts. The … Read More »
New global app launched to save lives after traffic accidents
Each year 1.3 million people die in road traffic crashes and 50 million get injured or become disabled. Although the EU’s eCall emergency alert system will … Read More »
New Ford air filtration technology blocks almost all NO2 and 99% of pollen
The new system is said to enable drivers – even in cities, congestion, and tunnels – to breathe air that is cleaner than outside in the … Read More »
Auto Windscreens staff to swap windscreens for wheels for charity event
Teams from the business will compete against each other, attempting to cycle the same 138km distance covered by Tour de France competitors on the same day. … Read More »
Nissan adds entry-level DIG-T 163 petrol model to X-Trail range
Priced at £21,995, the new 1.6 litre DIG-T 161bhp model is £1,460 lower than the current dCi 130 entry grade model. Available to order now, with … Read More »
BMW announces sportier 320d ED
According to a company spokesperson, the new 320d ED Sport model has been introduced following feedback from residual value setters that used buyers are looking for … Read More »
Dart Charge under fire as research shows drivers incorrectly pay over £250k in fines
The payment company has released new data showing that 7,424 penalty charge notices (PCNs) were paid by drivers using the Dartford Crossing, who were unaware that … Read More »
FMG reports rising interest Ingenium Dynamics telematics solution
The firm says that the order banks for its Ingenium Dynamics behaviour telemetry (ID), which forms the core of FMG’s holistic risk system, has increased by … Read More »
Average speed cameras installed across M8, M73 and M74 motorway upgrades
The cameras will remain in place until the completion of the £500m project, which is scheduled to complete spring 2017, and have been installed by Scottish … Read More »
Volvo XC90 plug-in hybrid qualifies for UK Plug-in Car Grant
The move means the new XC90 T8 Twin engine is now available with an on-road price of £54,955 including PICG. The XC90 is the first car … Read More »
London Mayor calls for action on air quality as research shows impact of long-term exposure to pollution
The research – believed to be the first by a city to quantify the health effects of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) as well as particulate matter (PM2.5). … Read More »
Barclaycard-sponsored MPG Marathon opens for entries
The prestigious eco-driving event, now in its 15th year, will set off from the stunning Heythrop Park Hotel and the Heythrop Park Resort near Enstone in … Read More »
O2 partners with Geotab for fleet plug and play telematics
The O2 Track and Go and O2 Smart Tracking have been developed to help companies reduce operational costs, enable real time remote vehicle monitoring and monitor driver … Read More »
65% of drivers not taking rest breaks on long journeys
The research of 1.753 drivers by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) also found that 79% will only choose to stop and take a rest if … Read More »
Japan’s Horiba moves into vehicle engineering & testing with MIRA acquisition
The acquisition marks Horiba’s first move into vehicle engineering and testing consultancy, which the company said enables to address the emerging areas of next generation mobility … Read More »
Arval recognised for charitable work with international CSR award
The accolade, which marks the third year running that Arval has been a winner at the International CSR Excellence, recognises Arval’s work to raise funds and … Read More »
Used fleet values rise in June, reports Manheim
The data reveal that the average de-fleeted vehicle was worth in £7,461 in June with an average age of 47 months – four months younger than … Read More »
Highways England warns smart motorway litter droppers of fines
According to Highways England, more than 1,300 sacks of litter were collected on the smart motorway route in Greater Manchester during a four-week period. The agency … Read More »
28% of fleet drivers ignore dashboard warning lights
Key findings of the survey include 58% see car servicing as their employer’s responsibility 28% of drivers ignore dashboard warning lights Only 52% top up water coolants … Read More »
Government urged to tackle rising road casualties, as Brake sets out safety priorities
So said road safety charity Brake at its parliamentary reception held at the House of Commons yesterday (14 July 2015) as it challenged the Government to … Read More »
JLR recall highlights need for carmakers to standardise safety features, says MWR InfoSecurity
The JLR recall affects Range Rover and Range Rover Sport models that were sold from 2013 onwards. The software glitch unlocks the doors of a car … Read More »
Telematics technology powers London to Paris Tower to Tower Challenge
A total of 17 cyclists, five support vehicles and five support drivers took part in the challenge, setting off from the tower of London on 3 … Read More »
Malcolm Roberts joins ARI UK senior leadership team
Roberts brings over 30 years’ experience in fleet management, the majority of which was spent with Hitachi Vehicle Solutions. His most recent role was fleet services … Read More »
