Natalie Middleton
Millions of drivers could be in line for refunds for parking tickets on private land
Although the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 banned clamping on private land, drivers who stay longer than the time they have paid for are still likely … Read More »
Female rental drivers more likely to speed
Telematics technology provider In-Car Cleverness monitored the hire of more than 10,000 rental vehicles over a six-month period and found that female customers exceed the speed … Read More »
Kia cee'd GT Line debuts new 1.0-litre T-GDi engine & dual-clutch transmission
The new engine is the first of Kia's upcoming range of downsized engines to make its debut in Europe and will be progressively rolled out on … Read More »
Ford tops and tails Mondeo engine range
The changes, which bring the total number of powertrain options to 14, see the line-up further extended with a new 208bhp bi-turbo 2.0-litre TDCi diesel engine; … Read More »
Citroën C4 gains new engines & technology
Set to start first UK deliveries in April, the revised range includes minor exterior changes with updated lighting using LED running lights and new 3D-effect tail … Read More »
Fuelmate to offer exclusive deal at Silverstone Fleet Show
Fuelmate is one of a large number of exhibitors attending the Fleet World Fleet Show, which takes place on 12 May at Silverstone, and the company … Read More »
Drivers using in-car cameras to record law-breakers should be rewarded, says Flexed.co.uk
That’s the view of car leasing firm Flexed.co.uk, which says that this could be extended so that pedestrians and passengers can to submit mobile phone footage … Read More »
Sign Language launches fleet survey initiative
Potential customers requesting a Fleet Survey will receive a comprehensive free of charge report detailing where Sign Language believes it can add value in comparison with … Read More »
Tusker gives Salford City Council free loan of Nissan LEAF for a year
The vehicle is one of 10 Nissan LEAFs supplied by the salary sacrifice specialist Tusker to key customers around the country to dispel the common myths … Read More »
Slight dip in UK car manufacturing in January
UK car output dipped 1.2% to 127,385 in January, as manufacturers prepare for new models, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and … Read More »
UK car exports to China increase seven-fold
In 2014,137,410 UK-built cars were exported to China, an increase of 14.5% over 2013. China is now the largest single market for British-built cars after the UK. … Read More »
Bookings open for latest ICFM fleet training programmes
The new qualifications cover the intermediate “Fast Track” programme leading to the Certificate in Car Fleet Management and the advanced programme leading to the Diploma in … Read More »
City Auction Group reports success of inaugural auction at Rockingham
Over 100 franchised and independent dealers attended the auction on 5 February 2015. City Auction Group figures show that 80% of the vehicles were purchased by … Read More »
New Skoda Superb receives world premiere in Prague
Set to go on sale in the UK in June, with deliveries starting from September, the third-generation model is based on the “SKODA VisionC” show car … Read More »
New Honda HR-V to bring class-leading space & high levels of versatility
Previously unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, the new HR-V, which will rival models such as the Nissan Juke, features bold styling with familiar Honda styling … Read More »
National Windscreens retains Lex Autolease account
National Windscreens first began working with Lex Autolease in 2011 and the latest contract follows a rigorous tender process. Kirsty Brown, SMR supplier manager at Lex … Read More »
Men & Londoners most likely to consider driverless cars
The IET surveyed 2,023 adults online aged 16-75 to assess current appetite for, and understanding of, driverless vehicles. It found that demand for driverless cars is … Read More »
Alstom signs up to FMG for incident mangement & legal services
The contract, which covers Alstom’s UK fleet of 600 vehicles, will include a bespoke 24/7/365 first notification of loss solution along with UK-wide repair management and … Read More »
New 97g/km TFSI joins Audi A1 range
The new three-cylinder petrol engine joins the updated A1 range, which gains styling revisions, equipment upgrades and efficiency gains. The 94bhp turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine effectively … Read More »
Lexus publishes teaser image of LF-SA concept prior to Geneva debut
Speculation is rife over the concept, which is believed could preview a sub-CT 200h model. Press details are scant but the carmaker said the concept ‘explores … Read More »
Facelifted DS5 revealed ahead of Geneva debut
Under the 2015 changes, the flagship DS model gains new styling along with engines and technology. ‘The New DS 5 is more than just a new … Read More »
FuelGenie to run special competition at Silverstone Fleet Show
The company – one of a large number of firms exhibiting at the Show – offers the fuelGenie Fuel Card, which provides business drivers with everyday value pump … Read More »
Fleets should remind drivers of new Scottish drink driving laws, says Licence Bureau
Scotland’s new laws were introduced on 5 December 2014, bringing the new limit down to 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood, compared to the rest … Read More »
Alphabet partners with EDF Energy for temporary charging solution for EVs
Dubbed “Charge before you buy”, the short-term discovery solution is available exclusively for Alphabet customers and enables them to explore whether electric vehicles fit their fleet. … Read More »
Jury finds part worn tyre seller guilty
The jury at Lincoln Crown Court unanimously found defendant Luke McKenzie, trading as Moss Tyres in Grantham, guilty on 16 accounts of being in possession to … Read More »
Ogilvie Fleet targets expansion with new appointment
Hill brings close to 25 years of contract hire and leasing industry experience to Ogilvie Fleet and has joined from Lookers Leasing, where he held a … Read More »
JCT600 makes two appointments to Volkswagen fleet division
The changes follow a restructure in the JCT600 Volkswagen fleet operation to align with Volkswagen’s brand strategy as well as future JCT600’s plans for growth. Jewsbury … Read More »
Employers urged to enforce random drug and alcohol testing
Each year, drugs and alcohol cost British businesses around 17 million working days and more than £6 billion in lost productivity. In the construction sector alone … Read More »
44% of employers concerned employees may not see adequately to drive
That’s the finding of research carried out by Specsavers Corporate Eyecare, which also reveals that more than half (53%) of employers say they never test the … Read More »
2015 Toyota Avensis gains comprehensive facelift
Styled at Toyota’s ED2 design studio in the South of France and developed by the company’s R&D centre in Brussels, the 2015 model gains a comprehensive … Read More »
