Natalie Middleton
New TomTom Telematics app to give drivers real-time feedback on behaviour
Dubbed TomTom CURFER, the app makes use of the latest developments in connected car technology from TomTom Telematics to provide drivers with visual information on how … Read More »
Glass’s warns central and local government not to “demonise” diesel
So says Glass's, adding that as debate continues about policies on air quality, knee jerk reactions to studies showing the negative impact of diesel emissions on … Read More »
Hertz first to add Volvo XC90 to fleet
Currently available from Hertz’s branches at London Marble Arch, Heathrow Airport and Edinburgh Airport, the seven-seat SUV is being offered in diesel and automatic Momentum and … Read More »
Fleets on track to become technology trailblazers, says Chevin
According to the company, developments such as autonomous cars, increasingly sophisticated route planning and telematics, the further potential of mobile devices, the arrival of “big data” … Read More »
Ford to test car-sharing programmes in UK & US
The trials are being run through its Ford Credit finance arm and see the carmaker team up with car rental marketplace easyCar Club in London whilst … Read More »
Europcar launches electric vehicles in Birmingham
Under the move, a fleet of Nissan LEAFs will be used for delivery and collection of hire cars in Birmingham and will be available to hire … Read More »
City Car Club deploys EVs in Edinburgh
Seven Nissan LEAFs have been placed at electric vehicle charging bays across Edinburgh for use by members of City Car Club, with a further 13 new … Read More »
Top tips for fleet managers to avoid end-of-contract damage charges
End-of-contract charges, particularly those related to vehicle damage – end-of-contract excess mileage charges are also levied – were highlighted as the “cause of the biggest degree of conflict” … Read More »
Three directors elected to ACFO board at 2015 AGM
As voted for by its members at the 2015 AGM, the ACFO board has seen the re-election of John Pryor, fleet and travel manager at Arcadia Group … Read More »
Infiniti Q30 to be revealed at Frankfurt
Revealed in camouflage, the production model shares some styling cues with the Infiniti Q30 Concept that debuted at the 2013 Frankfurt show. The new model – … Read More »
ALD wins three-year sole supply deal with SPIE UK
The new agreement covers a fleet of over 1,000 vehicles, comprising a third cars and two-thirds LCVs, and will also see ALD provide accident management for … Read More »
New Fleet Assist operating system to drive customer efficiencies
The four-year development programme, which saw Fleet Assist collaborate closely with its contract hire and leasing company customers, has resulted in a bespoke suite of programmes … Read More »
City Auction Group reports strong results at latest fortnightly auction
The figures show that 80% of vehicles achieved an average CAP clean value of 98%. Demand was strong for 12 and 13 plates, small to mid-range … Read More »
UK ranked seventh most expensive place to buy petrol
The analysis has been carried out by Santander for its 1|2|3 Credit Card and also finds that Norway is the most expensive place in the world to … Read More »
Driver education key to preventing end-of-contract disputes, says ACFO
So says ACFO as it looks to work with the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA) to achieve greater consistency in the application of damage … Read More »
KPMG comments on rumours of Budget changes to salary sacrifice
According to a number of media reports, Steve Webb, the former pensions minister, has warned that salary sacrifice may come under focus in the first Budget … Read More »
Mercedes unveils new GLC
The new GLC paves the way for Mercedes in the lucrative medium SUV market. By Danny Cobbs.
Global LeasePlan research highlights safety & financial benefits of telematics
In the global LeasePlan MobilityMonitor survey, conducted by TNS among 3,377 lease drivers in 20 countries worldwide, 35% of the drivers questioned stated that they would … Read More »
Fleet drivers being hit by stock issues at fast fits, reports epyx
And the figures, which are taken from analysis of customer reports from some of epyx’s largest fleet customers, are believed to be around half the typical … Read More »
Free e-book shows how to maintain improvements from GPS tracking
Available online at www.fleetmatics.co.uk/ebooks-library, the new e-book on ‘Driving Consistent Improvement’ shows that although the installation of a GPS tracking system can bring some instant benefits, … Read More »
UK businesses still not focusing on mobility as specialist area
Research for the latest Arval-backed CVO Barometer – which interviewed more than 4,500 fleet decision makers across 15 countries – has found that only 21% of … Read More »
Drivers lacking basic car maintenance knowledge
That's according to new research from Lex Autolease, following its survey of 500 UK SMEs with company-owned cars and vans. The data reveals that nearly half (45%) … Read More »
KAR Auction Services expands in UK with HBC Vehicle Services acquisition
Headquartered in Canvey Island, HBC specialises in salvage vehicle auctions and related services for insurance, fleet and accident management companies. “This acquisition is the start of … Read More »
Drivers ill-equipped to carry out routine checks
The survey of 500 UK SMEs with company-owned cars and vans reveals that nearly half (45%) are unable to change a tyre, over four in ten … Read More »
New Skoda Superb Estate to bring array of storage innovations
As previously announced, the new model will bring the largest, most practical boot in its class. Although the new model is only 23mm longer than its … Read More »
Fleet software must unlock “big data”, says Chevin
So says fleet software specialist Chevin, which reports that the fleet software systems of today are being asked to handle something like 10 times as much … Read More »
JLR researches brainwave monitoring to reduce distracted driving
Researchers for the Jaguar Land Rover 'Sixth Sense' are employing advanced technology, from sports, medicine and aerospace, to monitor the driver's heart rate, respiration and levels … Read More »
Road fatalities rise 16% in Scotland
Key Reported Road Casualties Scotland 2014 figures show out of the total of 11,240 road casualties reported in 2014 there were 200 fatalities – 28 or … Read More »
SMEs racking up £350m repair bill due to failed MoTs
The survey of 500 UK SMEs with company-owned cars and vans found that 25% have failed an MoT, racking up £350m in repair bills. In addition, … Read More »
Fleets still in recessionary mindset, finds GE
So says GE Capital Fleet Services as its latest research shows that reliability, whole-life costs and CO2 emissions head the list of factors considered essential by … Read More »
