Natalie Middleton
Silverstone Fleet Show visitor scoops Grand Prix tickets courtesy of Jaama
Mr Robinson, who is a director at the Lancashire-based firm, clocked the fastest lap on the F1 simulator on Jaama’s stand at show last week (12 … Read More »
Allianz renews annual supply deal with Ford
The company undertook a three-stage review and tender process for the contract which included an employee test-drive panel. Ford beat 10 rival manufacturers, with the new … Read More »
New pan-London car club action plan to target fleets
The new action plan, jointly developed by Transport for London (TfL), London Councils, the Greater London Authority (GLA), a coalition of car club operators and key … Read More »
Simon Oliphant becomes new BVRLA chairman
Oliphant takes over from Marshall Leasing’s Peter Cakebread, who has stepped down after completing his two-year term. Having worked for Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions for 25 … Read More »
ICFM says 2015 Silverstone Fleet Show is “the best show we have ever done”
The organisation said it received a huge amount of interest in its education and training programmes, designed to raise the standard in car and van fleet … Read More »
Fleet Alliance voted one of UK’s best places to work for third year running
Fleet Alliance, which operates nationally from a head office in Glasgow, finished ninth out of the top 50 of the best places to work in the … Read More »
Fleet sector values up 2.7% in April, reports Manheim
According to Manheim's Market Analysis, the average de-fleeted car was worth £7,518 in April – £200 (or 2.7%) higher than the previous month. At £7,518, the … Read More »
Avis Budget Group appoints Mark Servodidio as MD for Europe
Mr Servodidio will report to Larry De Shon, president, international and will assume responsibility for all aspects of the company's vehicle rental operations, including customer service … Read More »
VW Golf helps drive down third-party injury claims with AEB
In fact Thatcham Research says third-party injury claims on the Golf VII are 45% lower than on rival models as well as the old model Golf. … Read More »
Fleets urged to remain 'open-minded' in vehicle solutions to keep ahead of tax changes
That’s the message from Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions ahead of the second ‘stability’ Budget statement for 2015. The Government has already outlined Benefit-in-Kind (BIK) rates through … Read More »
Prestige Fleet Servicing to expand network in response to increased fleet demand
The East Midlands-based firm is a leading provider of vehicle servicing, maintenance and repair work and currently has a network of 230 independent outlets providing low-cost, … Read More »
Mixed reaction to Police Federation call for lower drink-drive limit
The call is being made at the Police Federation’s annual conference, being held in Bournemouth this week, with Victoria Martin from the Federation saying: “We would … Read More »
New fleet expense mileage solution “widely acclaimed” by Silverstone Fleet Show visitors
The new partnership brings together MileageCount’s fleet management software and aCloud Expense’s business expense management software, and is intended to save fleets e time and costs … Read More »
Allstar achieves International Information Security Management standard
The certification by the British Standards Institute (BSI) follows an extensive audit process of security policies and procedures. Peter Bridgen, managing director at Allstar, commented: “This … Read More »
Europcar outlines future licence checking procedures following abolition of paper counterpart
In a statement the company said: “For the UK vehicle rental industry the paper counterpart has always been an important component in checking an individual’s driving … Read More »
Trinity Fire & Security Systems renews fleet deal with Skoda
A leading independent specialist fire and security system suppliers, TF&SS has renewed its three-year fleet relationship with the carmaker by taking delivery of 100 Octavia SE … Read More »
National Windscreens appoints regional director
Coetsee joined National Windscreens 13 years ago following a move to the UK from South Africa. She has had various roles since joining the company, and … Read More »
MG appoints new dealer in Scotland
Frasers in Falkirk was started by the fathers of the present directors, David Wishart and Andrew Dickson. The new dealership sits on a 6.5-acre site at … Read More »
Winners of 2015 Fleet World Honours announced
Presented today, Tuesday 19 May 2015 at The Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, the Fleet World Honours have seen a new focus on innovation amongst fleet suppliers … Read More »
2015 Fleet Driver of the Year highlights benefits of smarter, safer driving
Crowned at Silverstone on 12th May, Mr Parry was joined on the podium by David Spruce of Neopost in second place and Andy Roberts of Univar, … Read More »
Only 50% of tyres correctly inflated, finds WheelRight
The tyre pressure monitoring was carried out by WheelRight at the NEC’S Commercial Vehicle (CV) Show and also revealed that more than one in 10 of … Read More »
Brake backs Police Federation plea for lower drink drive limit
The call is being made at the Police Federation’s annual conference, being held in Bournemouth this week and follows evidence from Scotland that the lower limit … Read More »
CD Fleet Services expands operations
The company said the moves are being made in response to increased demand for its services in the first half of the year, both in pool … Read More »
Catering butcher improves fleet driver behaviour & business efficiency with Masternaut Connect
The company is using Masternaut Connect for driver behaviour improvements across its fleet of 10 refrigerated transit vans and company cars in a move to reduce … Read More »
Last chance to enter Brake’s Fleet Safety Awards
The road safety charity said the extension is due to the high level of last minute interest for the awards, which will be presented during a … Read More »
Ebbon-Dacs strengthens its fleet business as it exits retail DMS market
In the fleet market, Ebbon-Dacs operates the Leaselink e-procurement platform along with the MoDel vehicle delivery and collection system and its growing telematics proposition, MoDrive, with … Read More »
Zenith wins ‘Best overall reward and benefits strategy’ at inaugural Very Important Benefits (VIB) Awards
The VIB Awards celebrate excellence in reward and employee benefits for both HR practitioners and product providers, and those shortlisted are recognised by industry experts as … Read More »
New air quality minister urged to support increased LPG take-up
The call follows Supreme Court orders to the government to draw up an air pollution cleanup plan after the UK’s failure to meet EU limits on … Read More »
Tusker gains coveted title at regional business awards
The Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards are organised by The Hertfordshire Chamber of Commerce to celebrate the expertise, achievements and outstanding contribution that businesses and individuals achieve. The … Read More »
Maxxia signs up to data services from Experian
Maxxia will use Experian’s software to collate information to monitor its vehicle and non-vehicle assets. Experian will also help Maxxia manage its credit risk with businesses … Read More »
