Natalie Middleton
ACFO seminar to turn spotlight on inadequate mileage record keeping
Entitled “Effective Vehicle Choice and Fuel and Mileage Management”, the all-day event on 8 May will include a session focused on the importance of fuel and … Read More »
Autogas calls for further support for LPG to help asthma sufferers
Ahead of World Asthma Day (Tuesday 5th May), Autogas has highlighted reports that air pollution in the UK has reached its maximum level rating of ‘10’ … Read More »
Refreshed 1 Series to bring emissions from 89g/km
Under the changes to the three and five-door hatchback range, the 2016 models gain subtle exterior changes, including a new lower apron with larger air intakes … Read More »
IAM calls on carmakers to reduce driver distraction
So says the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), which has warned that car manufacturers are building high-tech distractions into their new vehicles and have made interiors … Read More »
Facelifted Audi A8 gains more kit & lower emissions
Offered in standard or Long Wheelbase formats, the latest range features an updated range of engines. Long Wheelbase versions will continue to be available with the … Read More »
Drivers’ abhorrence of traffic wardens wanes
Just over 10 years ago it was announced in the company’s nationwide survey that the job of ‘Traffic Warden’ was the most hated by the UK … Read More »
New Fleet Logistics strategic account manager to help with UK expansion plans
Branston has worked in the fleet industry for the last 25 years, and was most recently sales director at Total Accident Management where she was responsible … Read More »
Details announced for Nottinghamshire Driving for Better Business seminar
Taking place on Tuesday 16 June 2015 from 9am to 4pm, the event is aimed at local businesses and will see speakers from companies such as … Read More »
BMW Group renews roadside assistance contract with Allianz Global Assistance
This contract renewal builds on a 34-year partnership and will see Allianz Global Assistance continue to deliver roadside assistance services, including Dedicated Technicians, enhanced customer support, … Read More »
Hitachi Capital announces senior management changes to spearhead global growth
Under the changes, which took effect on 1 April 2015, Simon Oliphant, currently CEO of the Vehicle Solutions group, has been appointed as head of a … Read More »
WEX Europe Services to showcase Esso Card at Silverstone Fleet Show
On 1st December 2014, WEX Inc, a leading provider of corporate payment solutions, announced that it had acquired the assets of the Esso Card programme through … Read More »
Half of drivers admit flouting traffic laws
The survey carried out by Brake with Direct Line also found that half of drivers who admit to breaking traffic laws (25% of all drivers) say … Read More »
Volvo introduces Drive-E engines across the range
The move sees all of its front-wheel-drive models with the new four-cylinder engines, which now include petrol-powered T2 and T3, and diesel-powered D2 and D3 engines. … Read More »
New motoring tax report launched as new car CO2 emissions fall to all-time low
The latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that in 2014, new cars averaged just 124.6g/km, beating last year’s record average … Read More »
Hyundai reveals pricing & spec for new fleet-orientated i40
Designed and engineered at Hyundai’s European R&D headquarters, the new 40 brings styling changes including a redesigned front grille and front bumper, along with reshaped front … Read More »
Petrol sales fall to lowest level in 25 years
Petrol sales fell 10% in March to a record low of 1.31bn litres following a 4% growth in February when drivers took advantage of prices 22p … Read More »
Discovery Sport to get 129g/km Jaguar XE diesel engine
Already used in the Jaguar XE, the 2.0-litre four-cylinder Ingenium diesel engine is designed to deliver class-leading torque and power outputs, combined with excellent refinement, reduced … Read More »
Vehicle carbon levels reach all-time low for Fleet Alliance
The vehicle funding and fleet management provider has seen CO2 emissions drop to 116g/km per vehicle for all new cars ordered in the first quarter of … Read More »
City Auction Group reports strong demand for small to mid-range vehicles
In total, the event saw 300 vehicles sold, with a total value of £2.3m. City Auction Group’s data from the auction shows that 75% of … Read More »
Volkswagen up! tops CAP league table for lowest depreciation
The data shows that depreciation over the last three years for the city car has averaged just £4,410 – less than half of the car’s original … Read More »
Majority of UK drivers would pick a car based on cost rather than safety
That’s according to a report from car leasing company OSV Ltd, which found that overall 53% of the UK would pick a car based on the … Read More »
FVL to enhance customer service under new head trainer role
An experienced, results driven operations manager with over 15 years’ experience in the contact centre industry for such blue-chip organisations as Teleperformance, Thus, Dell and ScottishPower, … Read More »
Company car drivers unaware of tax regime for reclaiming business mileage
The survey was commissioned by ABAX, a Norwegian-owned company which develops technology and products to support businesses and individuals who use a vehicle for work, by … Read More »
Mitsubishi rejects Which? claims of misleading mpg figures
Published yesterday (23 April), the report says the vast majority of news car on the market are unable to meet their official fuel consumption claims. It … Read More »
Over 25% of businesses don’t have a grey fleet policy, finds new research
Contract hire and automobile fleet management company Total Motion conducted a grey fleet awareness survey with over 1500 businesses with approximately 10-5,000 employees to determine the … Read More »
All-new Honda HR-V to be one of most efficient cars in class
As well as bringing updated styling and interior space and versatility said to be class-leading, the new model will also bring official CO2 emissions from 104g/km … Read More »
New asset management software launched by Bulb Software
The package offers a fully integrated lifecycle management and connected things solution that, according to the company, ensures assets are optimally available for staff to operate, … Read More »
Volvo announces pricing for new S60 & V60 Cross Country models
Following the launch of the first Cross Country model – the V70 – in 1997, the latest additions to the range also stay true to the … Read More »
Stolen vehicles down 70% in a decade
Latest figures show 69,547 vehicles were stolen in the UK last year, compared to 231,323 in 2004. Vehicle theft fell by 1.2%, or 842 incidents, compared … Read More »
Garmin launches nuviCam all-in-one sat nav & dash cam
The integrated dash cam continuously records and automatically saves files on impact. Other features include Forward Collision Warning, which alerts drivers if they’re driving too close … Read More »
