Natalie Middleton
Strong start for ALD ‘Centre-for-a-Day’ sales at BCA
Held on Tuesday 23 June, the event saw the two firms team up to offer 236 hand-picked vehicles, which were pre-sale prepared by BCA and were … Read More »
Thatcham backs fleet calls for AEB
According to the latest BVRLA Fleet Technology Survey, fleets are switched on to benefits of new vehicle safety technology, but government needs to take a lead. … Read More »
Government urged to mandate use of AEB as fleets switch on to benefits of technology
That’s the finding of the BVRLA’s second Fleet Technology Survey, which have been revealed today by the organisation at its Fleet Technology Congress held at the … Read More »
New Allstar One Card launched
The Allstar One Card is said to provide access to the largest and most convenient fuel network in the UK, with nearly 8,000 sites across the … Read More »
8% of drivers rate service levels of car dealers as poor
That’s according to new research from information research specialists EDM Group, which also reveal that only a third (34%) of people rated dealers as ‘very good’ … Read More »
Nissan adds new trim to LEAF range
Available from today (1 July), the new trim sits between the Acenta and range-topping Tekna model and brings is equipped with 17-inch wheels finished with blue … Read More »
Suzuki S-Cross & Vitara gain new transmissions
The new additions include the availability of the Twin Clutch System six-speed gearbox for the S-Cross DDiS ALLGRIP model. The automated manual works like the VW … Read More »
Fleets shifting from diesel to alternative power
So says fleet management specialist CLM, adding that although the numbers are still small, they suggest the beginning of a fleet shift towards alternative power trains. … Read More »
New tool to assess suitability of EVs for fleets
Dubbed CleanPEA (Promoting Electric Alternatives), the new system is based on the short-term use of a small GPS device to record driver usage behaviours. The data … Read More »
Subaru confirms UK to get new Levorg GT sport tourer
The new model, which launched in Japan last year and made its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March, will be called Levorg GT … Read More »
Vauxhall launches OnStar in the UK
The system, which includes a high-speed 4G LTE mobile network, emergency response notification and stolen vehicle recovery technology, is available free of charge for the first … Read More »
UK automotive announces record £69.5bn turnover
New figures released today (30 June) by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that the sector is breaking new records, with turnover hitting … Read More »
Richard Irvin outsources car and van fleet to Fleet Alliance
“Our aim is to have a consistent approach to fleet management across the business and regional offices. We’re delighted that Fleet Alliance is able to create … Read More »
Audi reveals new A4
Making its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, the new A4 is built on the latest version of Audi’s MLB platform and brings slightly … Read More »
Fleet team to compete in 24-hour kart race to raise funds for charity
The team led by Mike Smith, joint managing director of Fleet Assist, includes industry colleagues Duncan Metcalfe, international remarketing manager at business mobility specialist Alphabet, Alan … Read More »
CD Fleet Services says new mobile functionality is best in market
Andy Brown, managing director of CD Fleet Services, said: “The new website (www.cdauctiongroup.com) is fully responsive and has been specifically designed to display vendor stock equally … Read More »
Prices announced for new Tucson
Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, the new model – which replaces the ix35 – is built on a brand-new platform and brings advanced technologies and … Read More »
Fleets urged to play part in combatting rising road deaths
Latest Department for Transport figures show there were 1,775 reported road deaths in 2014, an increase of 4% compared with 2013. The number of those killed … Read More »
Arval signs agreement to acquire GE Capital Fleet Services in Europe
The agreement covers more than 160,000 vehicles in 12 European countries, of which France, Germany and the UK represent over 75%; the vehicle assets amount to … Read More »
Croydon tops league table for company car breakdowns
The London borough has topped the list every year since 2010, ahead of Brent, Southwark, Dartford and Newcastle-under-Lyme. The research, which covers five years’ of fleet … Read More »
MINI realigns strategy
Announced as the carmaker unveils its new Clubman model, the new strategy will include an updated brand image, which will initially be seen in a newly … Read More »
New MINI Clubman revealed
Available to order now priced from £19,995, the new model is built on the same platform as the hatch but has an overall length of 4,253 … Read More »
New mobile app to provide fleets with instant access to crash footage
Suitable for both iOS and Android devices, the mobile app integrates directly with Intelligent Telematics’ web-based interface, enabling fleet customers using the IT1000 3G vehicle camera … Read More »
Refreshed Kia cee’d brings emissions from 94g/km
Available from next month, the updated model range, which covers the five-door cee'd hatchback, Sportswagon and three-door pro_cee'd – bears a revised grille and updated bumpers … Read More »
Government urged to take bull by horns on road safety
The organisations have called on the Government to fight back against road danger as new Department for Transport stats show that casualties of all severities rose … Read More »
Outlander PHEV tops ultra-low emission league table as plug-in sales soar
Analysis of DVLA data by the RAC Foundation has revealed that sales of plug-in vehicles eligible for the Government’s plug-in car and van grants rose 37% … Read More »
Direct Fleet Insurance teams up with FMG
The DFI solution enables insurers to compete openly with one another as they bid to secure fleet insurance contracts offered by over 400 brokers. The site … Read More »
Pendragon Vehicle Management reports strong success following digital updates
The fleet funding and management specialist, which rebranded in April to reflect the wider range of management services it offers fleets, has reported that visits to the … Read More »
Europcar adds Volkswagen Passat Saloon to fleet
“Gone are the days of family cars being frumpy and boring”, said Ken McCall, managing director, Europcar UK Group. “And nowhere more so is this epitomised … Read More »
First Golf TSI BlueMotion range opens for ordering
Starting deliveries from September priced, the models are powered by a new three-cylinder 1.0-litre 113bhp turbocharged petrol engine which is offered in both six-speed manual and … Read More »
