Natalie Middleton
“Accident anxiety” is prevalent on Britain’s roads, finds new research
The survey of 1,000 drivers found that 79% of respondents described themselves as worried about driving. The insurer also says that “29 million (drivers) feel a … Read More »
ALD Automotive signs remarketing deal with BCA
The two-year deal, with a one-year option, includes all inspection, collection and refurbishment for ALD Automotive’s de-fleet process and sees ALD adopt BCA’s Fleet Control Monitor … Read More »
Motiva boosts customer service with new appointment
Peter Clarke, who has more than 30 years of experience in the fleet industry, started work this week with the task of developing the firm’s “people … Read More »
Ogilvie Fleet introduces industry’s first direct booking microsite for windscreen repairs
The microsite has been integrated seamlessly with Ogilvie’s own website and is launched just a few weeks after Ogilvie Fleet’s own new-look website went live. The … Read More »
New solution enables fleets to integrate business applications with TomTom technology
The new tool is initially being launched as the TomTom Bridge device, which goes on sale in Q2 2014 and has a rugged, industrial design, 7-inch screen, … Read More »
TfL and Google crack down on misleading Congestion Charge sites
The move follows TfL’s warning last month that drivers should make sure they are using the official London Congestion Charge website following an Adverting Standards Agency … Read More »
Nissan gives first look at facelifted Juke
Although the image shows little changes to the profile, the head and tail-lights seem to be set for some changes, with Nissan to reveal clearer versions … Read More »
Emerging economies turning to UK fleet expertise, says Chevin
The company says that during the last three months, it has received enquiries for systems in Mexico, the Philippines, Chile, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Tanzania, Nigeria and … Read More »
Fleet Evolution moves to new office following salary sacrifice expansion
The firm says it’s witnessed phenomenal growth in the last 12 months, driven by strong demand for salary sacrifice car scheme overall as well as its … Read More »
ABI calls on carmakers to fit autonomous emergency braking as standard
The technology, which uses radar, lasers and optical sensors to identify other vehicles and pedestrians and automatically brake if needed – is only currently fitted as … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Allstar Card Services sponsors “Eco-driving Hub”
The Allstar Card Services Eco-driving Hub will be the focus of a range of fuel and cost saving initiatives at this year’s Show, all designed to … Read More »
Fleets offered 10 fleet management tools for less than £5 per month
The offer comes from Oxford-based online solutions provider Ebbon-Dacs and motor accessories supplier vGroup International in conjunction with their recently launched moDrive telematics solution. Through moDrive, … Read More »
Fleet driver fines up 15% in 2013 to £8m
However, the data, which is compiled from Lex Autolease’s fleet of 275,000 vehicles, shows that despite this rise in fines, the total number of offences committed … Read More »
Children at top of list for driver distractions
The latest survey of 1500 drivers by IAM and Vision Critical found that 29% of drivers admit that their children are their biggest distraction while driving. … Read More »
Salary sacrifice drivers realising benefits of EVs, says Zenith
Under the scheme, salary sacrifice drivers are protected from depreciation risks and are also offered seven days of daily rental of a fossil-fuelled vehicle, for journeys … Read More »
Peugeot powers new online car comparator with KeeResources data
Dubbed Peugeot Compare, the tool covers all current car and light van models and provides an independent comparison of running costs and specifications. Cathryn Hancock, head … Read More »
Kwik Fit rolls out new livery for mobile tyre fitting service
A total of 20 new Kwik Fit vans are already on the roads wrapped in the new livery highlighting the "we’ll come to you service", and … Read More »
UK car manufacturing should ‘continue to power ahead’ in 2014, says PwC
Newly released data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders shows that output in January was down 0.3% to 128,620 cars compared to the same month … Read More »
Driver licence checking firms & DVLA work on new online service
So says Malcolm Maycock, managing director of the Licence Bureau – which is part of the Electronic Driver Entitlement Checking Service (EDECS) user group, as the … Read More »
Chancellor urged to extend zero rate BiK for EVs in Budget
The call comes from the BVRLA in its annual Budget Submission to the Chancellor on the back of current government plans to increase company car BiK … Read More »
New research reveals local council car purchases include Bentley Flying Spur
The research was carried out by Intelligent Car Leasing which used freedom of information requests to ask each council to provide the five most expensive non-commercial … Read More »
Geneva Motor Show: Mazda to debut Hazumi concept & new engine
The single image gives little away about the ‘next-generation subcompact concept’ but does show similarities with the Mazda3 grille and headlight set-up. In a statement, the … Read More »
Tusker reports 250% rise in EV orders on salary sacrifice schemes
The contract hire and salary sacrifice specialist says the uptake has been driven by a growing awareness of the benefits of electric power amongst its drivers … Read More »
Inaugural driver behavioural study already showing interesting results
So says Vertivia Mileage Management, which is working with the Energy Saving Trust as its field trials, which involve two fleets with a combined total of … Read More »
Electric vehicle residual value setting is single biggest leasing industry challenge
The fact that electric vehicles were a step into the unknown with no meaningful volume in the marketplace coupled with a lack of historic data on … Read More »
Fleets increasingly turning to speed limiters to control fuel costs
So says Cobra UK, which adds that its speed limiter sales more than doubled in the second half of 2013, mainly by van operators but also … Read More »
Electric vehicles can benefit many fleets with varying profiles
Energy Saving Trust consultant Karl Anders told ACFO Electric Vehicle Seminar delegates: ‘What we have learned from our research and analysis across many different types of … Read More »
Drivers key to successful fleet introduction of electric vehicles
Speaking at this week’s EV seminar held by ACFO, he said: ‘Some drivers are very anti, but all organisations also have environmental warriors and when employees … Read More »
EST looks to fill last spaces on Plugged-in-Fleets Initiative
As part of the Plugged-in Fleets Initiative (PIFI), which is funded by the Department for Transport and Transport for London, the Energy Saving Trust (EST) is … Read More »
Bright outlook for UK car manufacturing, says KPMG
Newly released data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders shows that output in January was down 0.3% to 128,620 cars compared to the same … Read More »
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