Natalie Middleton
EST publishes free best practice guide on mileage management
The organisation says that reducing business mileage brings several benefits including: • Lower fuel & maintenance costs • Reduced emissions • Increased productivity • Reduced risk … Read More »
Housing associations put spotlight on fleet operations
The company says that HAs are coming under pressure because of everything from the impact of Universal Credit on the way that rents are paid through … Read More »
BMW i3 joins Hitachi Capital fleet
The company has opted for the range extender i3 to meet employee needs, backed up by the EV charging points at its Newbury office and Trowbridge … Read More »
Volvo enhances business driver support programme with new online tools
Dubbed Co-Pilot, the free service is offered to all SMEs that buy or lease a Volvo. Launched last year, the tailored package of services, information and … Read More »
New BP mileage capture service to bring added benefits
Available to all customers supplied directly by BP Fuel Cards, the new online solution is powered by MileageCount and forms part of BP’s to upgrade its … Read More »
Driving Monitor launches new DVLA real-time paperless licence checking service
Kevin Curtis, managing director of Driving Monitor, commented: “This is another great leap forward in our technical platform now allowing employers to verify the status of … Read More »
Firms urged to revisit fleet policies on back of new drug driving law
Under the new legislation, motorists who get behind the wheel after taking illegal drugs face a criminal record, loss of their licence for at least a … Read More »
Quartix reports ‘year of good growth’
In the UK market, the company said progress was good for both the insurance sector and the core fleet business, which saw revenues rise by 20% … Read More »
City Auction Group upgrades auction facilities
The main new features include a corporate vendor lounge, built purposely for VIP corporate vendors in the paddock area with internet access, live digital sale information … Read More »
Nexus & BVRLA to work on driving down rental fraud
The ‘RISC ‘ system is available to all BVRLA members is designed to make businesses less susceptible to vehicle theft and fraud. It also helps protect … Read More »
Skoda reduces entry-level price for new Superb
The new model brings striking new design, enhanced efficiency and advanced technology and comfort levels. The new Superb also brings increased space. At 4,861mm long and … Read More »
Mazda announces pricing for CX-3
The compact crossover will rival models such as the Nissan Juke, bringing Mazda’s SKYACTIV technology and KODO: Soul of Motion design language and a choice of … Read More »
Teletrac & Navman Wireless announce merger
The combined company will be run by an executive management team selected from both Teletrac and Navman Wireless. TJ Chung, Navman Wireless president, will lead the … Read More »
Government rejects calls to raise fuel duty & VED for diesel vehicles
Responding to the recent Action on Air Quality report from the committee, the Government refused to consider a rebalancing of taxes to address CO2, NO2 and … Read More »
Thrifty to launch booking system & Foo Fighters tickets draw at Silverstone Fleet Show
Thrifty will be running a competition at its stand with the lucky winners to receive Club Wembley Foo Fighter tickets. The rental giant will also launch … Read More »
Motiva to launch new fleet & risk management package
The project will be led by fleet management and risk specialist Jane White, who joined the company last week and will look to improve existing products … Read More »
Lex Autolease reports 7% fleet growth for 2014
In the 12 months to 31 December the fleet management giant increased the size of its fleet to over 297,000 vehicles, a year-on-year rise of 7% … Read More »
New drug driving law comes into effect
New drug driving laws have now been implemented, meaning drivers will effectively face “zero tolerance” for eight illegal drugs and “risk based” limits for eight prescription drugs.
New Suzuki Vitara to be cleanest non-hybrid 4×4 on the market
The five-door crossover will is available with two engines – 118bhp 1.6-litre petrol or 1.6-litre DDiS engines – with CO2 emissions starting at 111g/km for the 1.6-litre … Read More »
New insurance product addresses the risk of mis-fuelling incidents
The firm, a specialist in roadside specialist recovery services, has designed the product in partnership with Andeva Underwriting Agency. Under the standard package for private drivers, Auto … Read More »
SHB appoints new customer service director
Evans has been with the company for 17 years and started out as a hire controller before becoming a member of the Senior Management Team. In … Read More »
Facelifted Honda Civic and Civic Tourer to bring price reduction
Prices will start from £16,815 OTR for the entry level 1.4 i-VTEC manual S grade model, which will include the all-new Honda Connect infotainment system, and … Read More »
DPF cleaning specialist to present cost-saving proposition at Silverstone Fleet Show
The company, which has over 16 years’ experience in the motor parts reconditioning industry, says that cleaning DPF units instead of having to fork out for … Read More »
Drivers get to grips with Dart payments
Last month saw the agency report that non-payment was running at 15% at the end of December. As a result 130,306 Penalty Charge Notices have been … Read More »
New drug driving law comes into force on Monday
The new offence means drivers will effectively face "zero tolerance" for eight illegal drugs and "risk based" limits for eight prescription drugs. Police will only need … Read More »
New Autorola Direct Debit policy speeds up used vehicle sales
Trials with 51% of Autorola’s 2,000 active buyers have seen the average time it takes between buying a car or van and having it delivered on … Read More »
Europcar extends opening hours
The move means that Sunday opening is now available at 59 locations at key locations across the UK. ‘Europcar was the first company to extend its … Read More »
Rob Whalley joins APD as new CEO
Whalley brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to APD with senior executive experience at several major automotive businesses including PHH (now Arval), Fleetlease (now Hitachi … Read More »
All Fleet Services launches new Apprenticeship Academy
The new All Fleet Services Apprenticeship ,which begins recruitment on 1 March and starts on the 1 May, will recruit five apprentices a year to join … Read More »
DfT sets out £43m funding for plug-in vehicles
The funds include £32m for infrastructure support with a wave of chargepoints to be introduced at locations including homes, hospitals, train stations and A-roads. Of this … Read More »
