Natalie Middleton
ACFO gains data protection guidance on licence checking for fleets
That’s the guidance given to ACFO by the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) amid concerns raised by some fleet managers over the interpretation of Section 56 of … Read More »
BVRLA welcomes confirmation of London’s Ultra Low Emission Zone
As announced by London Mayor Boris Johnson, drivers of older diesel and petrol vehicles will need to pay a ULEZ charge on top of the Congestion … Read More »
RAC says TfL is wrong to penalise businesses with new ULEZ
Intended to reduce most harmful vehicle exhaust pollutants by more than half, the Ultra Low Emission Zone in central London will require vehicles travelling in central … Read More »
TRACKER signs exclusive five-year deal with UK police forces
The agreement, which includes the Police Services of Scotland and Northern Ireland, sees TRACKER detection units fitted in police patrol vehicles and helicopters. Using Very High … Read More »
Mitsubishi partners with Chargemaster
The agreement means that Mitsubishi drivers who have a home chargepoint installed by Chargemaster will be eligible for six months’ free access to the Polar network … Read More »
London Mayor confirms world’s first Ultra Low Emission Zone
Intended to reduce most harmful vehicle exhaust pollutants by more than half, the zone will require vehicles travelling in central London to meet new emission standards … Read More »
New report shows casualty rates across parliamentary constituencies
The report, available here, uses information from Department for Transport STATS19 statistics between 2008 and 2013 and presents information on casualties for residents of the constituency, … Read More »
Emergency pothole funding barely keeping pace with repairs, finds latest ALARM survey
The call comes from the Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) as it publishes the 20th Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey, which highlights a massive 33% … Read More »
Fleet Alliance increases focus on mainstream corporate sector under new appointment
Christopher Caddick joins the company in the newly created role after working with Zenith Leasedrive for the last three years, in both key account and business … Read More »
Pothole-related breakdowns soar in 2015, reports RAC
As a result, the RAC estimates that motorists are potentially facing a combined bill of more than £1m per month – with the poor state of … Read More »
Nigel Trotman to retire from Alphabet after 22 years in fleet industry
Trotman joined the industry in 1993 managing Whitbread’s fleet and subsequently joined Alphabet in 2010. Since that time has worked with corporate and public sector clients … Read More »
TomTom launches free GO Mobile Android app
The new app shares the same user interface as the TomTom GO satnav and brings offline Maps, TomTom Traffic and Speed Camera warnings in countries where … Read More »
RAC comments on fuel prices don’t take fuel cards into account, says PRA
In its statement, the RAC pointed to evidence of a marked increase in journeys and mileage following the dramatic fall in pump prices brought about by … Read More »
Thatcham gives thumbs up to new Jaguar XF
“The Jaguar XF has a forward facing stereo camera behind the front windscreen,” said Matthew Avery, director of safety at Thatcham Research. “This gives a 3D … Read More »
AMT Group appoints new head of operations
Previously general manager for Guy Salmon and most recently with Quindell Business Process Services as head of automotive supply, Andy has 30 years of experience within … Read More »
SEAT Leon tops What Car? fuel efficiency league table
The Leon topped a list of more than 260 cars tested by the team, managing 63.2mpg. The What Car? True MPG data team of experienced engineers … Read More »
Councils in England win £275m funding to improve local roads
The funding has been awarded to 31 schemes across the 28 local authorities include safety repairs, bridge renewal, carriageway and drainage improvements, as well as upgrading … Read More »
FOI figures reveal sharp rise in electronic licence checking by fleets
The figures have been obtained by the ADLV (Association for Driving Licence Verification) and record the volume of licence checks made through members of the DVLA’s … Read More »
Skoda to target fleet drivers with new Superb SE Business trim
Based on the SE trim, the SE Business specification adds extra equipment at no cost for company car drivers. Features include Alcantara upholstery; front and rear … Read More »
New FCA regulations could impact on resale values, says KeeResources
In its newly published predictions report for the fleet sector for 2015, the company, a provider of automotive data to vehicle manufacturers, retailers and the fleet … Read More »
Fleets being taken for ride by fuel retailers, warns RAC
That’s the message from the RAC, which is urging fuel retailers to pass on the 4p a litre diesel wholesale saving. Helped by fuel prices 22p … Read More »
Thatcham fleet track day to include HGV emergency braking tests
The event is being held on Thursday 26 March at Upper Heyford in Oxfordshire to give fleet attendees hands-on experience of Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) and … Read More »
Government pledges £1m for car clubs
The funds will be used to create a further 15 car club projects and forms part of the Car Club Development in England programme. The funds … Read More »
Registrations and exhibitors reach record levels for Silverstone Fleet Show
The number of visitors pre-registering to attend the Show, which is being sponsored by Barclaycard Fuel+ in association with TMC, is up 118% on the same … Read More »
New UK Fuels integrated telematics and fuel management system suitable for all size fleets
Dubbed Kinesis, the new product will channel telematics data on driver and vehicle performance alongside fuel card usage information and is said to provide some of … Read More »
A-roads to be turned into 'expressways' under Highways England plans
Set to be announced by the Government this week, the change would see 18 major A-roads turned into mini motorways by removing restrictions such as roundabouts … Read More »
Lexus teases new RX SUV in advance of New York Auto Show
Only one picture has been revealed of the fourth-generation model, which arrives 17 years after the original. The new model will be unveiled on 1 April … Read More »
New Europcar app allows drivers to book, unlock & drive hire cars with smartphones
Dubbed ToMyCar, the new app is being launched first in the UK from four key locations – London Heathrow, Manchester, Edinburgh airports and the Europcar Mobility … Read More »
Transport Secretary sets out plans to overhaul northern road infrastructure
Announced in the Budget, the Transport for the North scheme has been launched today (20 March) by Chancellor George Osborne, Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, Transport … Read More »
2015 MG6 to bring lower CO2 & improved MPG
Although full images have not been revealed, the new model is said to bring comprehensive updates to styling along with interior upgrades and enhanced equipment levels. … Read More »
