Natalie Middleton
New Love Energy Savings awards to recognise eco-friendly businesses
Closing 31 May 2015, the awared feature categories available for every size of business: SME Savers Start-up Savers Super Savers (Large businesses) Innovative Savers (A single … Read More »
Re-appointment of Patrick McLoughlin as Transport Secretary is “golden opportunity”, says RAC
The RAC said it believes the short term motoring agenda for the new Government’s should be: Major roads – deliver the Road Investment Strategy (RIS) on … Read More »
Motiva says major IT investment will take it into big league
Implemented ahead of a major project to develop Motiva’s Stoke-on-Trent headquarters this summer, the software was provided by automotive management specialists Bynx and went live last … Read More »
Hertfordshire Fire and Rescue Service switches to Jaama fleet software
Hertfordshire County Council has used the technology for more than seven years to manage its fleet, which currently numbers 600 cars and 500 commercial vehicles, and … Read More »
City Auction Group establishes bespoke fleet management department
The new department will support the firm’s operations in Rockingham and Belfast and will be headed up Lynne Girvan, fleet management department manager. Girvan joined the firm … Read More »
Toyota Verso gains new trim & engines
On sale now, the new model introduces the Trend Plus trim, which brings leather upholstery for the front and second row seats and the Toyota Touch … Read More »
Ford rolls out free service app
The Ford service app, available to download for free on Apple iOS and Google Android devices, provides the user with local information and useful tips, including … Read More »
Mazda forecasts fleet sales to rise 25% in 2015/16
Allied to the recent launch of the all-new Mazda2, which is expected to attract demand from public sector fleets and employees opting for company cars through … Read More »
81% of drivers have been a victim of road rage
That’s according to research by new car buying platform carwow, which also finds that 5% of victims reported they had been physically attacked and 4% claimed … Read More »
Peugeot 108 gains safety systems & new engines
The changes see the Active City Brake and Lane Departure Warning System now available as an option on Allure and Feline badge levels. Active City Brake … Read More »
ECG Facilities Services signs fleet deal with Skoda
The company has ordered a total of 51 Octavias and Superbs – made up of 22 ŠKODA Superb SE Business models and 29 ŠKODA Octavia SE … Read More »
Cenex shortlisted for Telegraph’s 2015 Eco Innovation Award
Cenex has been nominated in the ‘Eco Innovation Award’ Category, for consistently promoting low carbon vehicles and the associated energy infrastructure. “It was a pleasant and … Read More »
DS3 models gain new EAT6 gearbox
Seen elsewhere within the PSA ranges, the new EAT6 auto gearbox is coupled with a three-cylinder PureTech 110 turbocharged petrol engine, which produces high levels of … Read More »
Ford to showcase Vignale models at new flagship Fordstores
The carmaker is to open 200 flagship FordStores across Europe this year with plans to confirm a total of 500 FordStores by the end of 2016. … Read More »
40% of motorway & A-road lane closures caused by breakdowns
The figures, released by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) after a Freedom of Information request to Highways England, show that in total there were 443,590 … Read More »
Arval launches updated Driver Solutions Product
The Arval Driver Solutions product provides full driver support to Arval customers and includes the full range of driver-related services from the vehicle order process, throughout … Read More »
Nexus to offer prize draw & live demos of IRIS rental software at Silverstone Fleet Show
The company is one of a large number of fleet suppliers exhibiting at the Fleet World Fleet Show, which takes place tomorrow 12 May at Silverstone, … Read More »
Fleets warned not to expect too much from new government
So says Fuel Card Services, adding that fleets shouldn’t anticipate any reduction in either fuel duty or road tax. Group marketing manager, Steve Clarke said: “David … Read More »
Vertivia enhances mileage management system
The move comes as the company reports a 13% increase in the number of drivers using the system in the first third of the year following … Read More »
Fleet Hire renews Michelin deal
The deal, won following competitive tender, is supported by the ATS Euromaster service network and covers the 65% of vehicles supplied by Fleet Hire with a … Read More »
Refreshed SEAT Ibiza to bring emissions from 88g/km
Revealed at the Barcelona Motor Show, the latest Ibiza, which continues to be offered in five-door, SC and ST estate bodystyles, sees little changes to exterior … Read More »
2015 Fleet Driver of the Year event reinforces impact of driver behaviour on fuel economy
Now in its third year, FDOTY is organised by ALD Automotive in association with Fleet World and event partners AA DriveTech and Toyota & Lexus Fleet … Read More »
Pinpointpal targets fleets, leasing & rental firms with telematics ‘lite’ solution
More than 10,000 pinpointpal units have already been fitted to a wide range of vehicles and the company, which designs, develops and manufactures the technology in … Read More »
Michelin acquires Blackcircles.com for £50m
Founded in Edinburgh by Mike Welch, Blackcircles.com has seen growth of around 20% per annum since 2008, in particular thanks to its "Click & Fit" formula, … Read More »
80% of all lease drivers see size as the most important factor when choosing a car
The global survey, which polled over 3,000 drivers in 20 countries, revealed that the size of the vehicle is the most important factor for 80% of … Read More »
New BVRLA agreement on Dart Charge to benefit leasing & rental firms
Launched on 30 November last year, Dart Charge has reduced journey times by removing the need to stop at a barrier to pay the Dartford Crossing … Read More »
Halfords to showcase payment card service at Silverstone Fleet Show
One of a large number of fleet services providers exhibiting at the Show, Halfords will be focusing on its ‘fleetcard’, which is a new cashless payment … Read More »
Trimble updates FieldMaster mobile apps with Driver Safety Scorecard
FieldMaster is a core component of Trimble's Field Service Management integrated portfolio of solutions that includes fleet management, work management and driver safety. The Driver Safety … Read More »
Auto Windscreens scoops Client Care accolade at first ever Modern Claims Awards
The company scooped the ‘Client Care Award’ and was highly commended in two categories. The Modern Claims Awards, which took place on 30th April at New … Read More »
LeasePlan renews contract with FMG
LeasePlan UK has partnered with FMG since 2003 and the extended contract will see FMG continue to provide LeasePlan’s fleet with a comprehensive range of incident … Read More »
