Natalie Middleton
Southern rail travellers offered access to Prius Plug-in for onward travel
Under the scheme, rail travellers holding the train operator’s “the key” smartcard are being offered discounted membership to the low emission car club, enabling them to … Read More »
SMEs urged to sign up to DfT-funded guidance on avoiding at-work crashes
The events and report are being delivered through the road safety charity’s Fleet Safety Forum and are intended to raise awareness of the main risks associated … Read More »
Ridgeons to see improved efficiencies after outsourcing fleet to CLM
The Cambridge-based, family-owned business runs a fleet of around 114 cars and 19 3.5 tonne panel vans and also has a commercial fleet of some 100 … Read More »
4x4s remain up but values on petrol variants struggling, says Glass’s
Prestige car editor Richard Crosthwaite says that the Audi R8 is top of this month’s hot list, and performing especially well are the 5.2 models, most … Read More »
Latest Volkswagen fleet guides offer tax & vehicle advice
The guides are divided into 10 easy-to-digest sections covering the following topics: An introduction to the fleet market Fleet operational methods Fleet funding and taxation Fleet … Read More »
Venson plans for fleet diversification take shape under new appointments
Gil Kelly joins as operations director, bringing over 20 years’ experience in the fleet management industry, while Mark Gerard becomes financial director. Kelly brings substantial experience … Read More »
TyreSafe launches dealer locator for free tyre safety checks
Visitors simply need to enter their postcode at www.tyresafe.org to find their nearest tyre retailer whose qualified staff will be able to provide a free tyre … Read More »
Family cars take over from 4x4s as most popular used cars
The fastest selling used car during August was the Ford B-MAX, with an average selling time of 25.5 days. This was followed in second place by … Read More »
Jaama fleet software enables fleets to meet greenhouse gas reporting requirements
The new Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Directors’ Reports) Regulations 2013 come into effect from 1st October, and will initially be mandatory for around 1,800 companies listed on … Read More »
Hyundai confirms Fleet Business Centre roll-out
Fleet director Martin Wilson spoke to Fleet World recently about the carmaker’s plans to double its UK leasing market share and its moves to put the … Read More »
Economic considerations are top priority for used car buyers, says CAP
That’s the finding of a new report by CAP Automotive, which surveyed consumers on the 6 most important aspects of their car ownership experience and found … Read More »
Chevin adds comprehensive greenhouse gas reporting to FleetWave
The new regulations supplementary to The Companies Act 2006 mean that publicly quoted companies must include detailed emissions information on all transport activity they undertake, including … Read More »
Arnold Clark champions tyre safety with free tyre checks
The company is the first car dealer group to join the tyre safety organisation and will be promoting tyre safety month across its 145-strong network. A … Read More »
YtD UK car manufacturing volumes rise on back of 16.2% rise in August
Despite August typically having the year’s smallest manufacturing volume, last month saw UK manufacturers build 91,282 cars, up 12,705 units on 2012, and marking the third … Read More »
New Mazda3 to conquest fleet sales from C/D-segment
The carmaker says the new Mazda3 marks a major step forward over the old model and offers a class-leading combination of performance, excellent fuel economy and … Read More »
Councils invited to submit road safety entries for inaugural TyreSafe awards
The awards, which will be presented at a luncheon on Wednesday 20th November at St Johns hotel in Solihull, will recognise the best contributions from a … Read More »
Taxi firm set to save thousands after installing CCTV
C&D Taxis, which operates across Tyne and Wear, implemented the technology from Sunderland-based Hadrian Technology after seeing its insurance premium double in the last three years. … Read More »
Vertivia to monitor recurring fleet trends with enhanced driver support function
The move, which follows the launch of the latest version of its mileage management system, will mean that calls to a dedicated help desk number and … Read More »
Time to get tough on texting drivers, says IAM
The road safety charity carried out analysis of 11 recent prosecutions involving mobile and smartphone use, which revealed that the average sentence for causing death by … Read More »
ATS Euromaster merges car & CV work in new flagship centre
Based on the Gatwick International Industrial Estate, the new facility occupies a 7,574 sq ft site and follows the merger of two former centres in the … Read More »
VW Golf named What Car? Used Car of the Year
The judging panel, which included Alan Senior, head of valuation services at CDL Ltd and David Gerrans of Warranty Direct, said that the Mk6 Golf ‘has … Read More »
“Nip and tuck” vehicle work could save fleets tens of thousands, says ACIS
So-called SMART – Small to Medium Area Repair– technology is now being increasingly used mid-lease when cars go in for servicing. According to ACIS, a typical … Read More »
SageQuest promotes eco benefits of GPS vehicle tracking in free online guide
The guide highlights how using a GPS vehicle tracking solution can achieve better vehicle management and also outlines five steps for implementing an environmentally sustainable programme … Read More »
Caffè Nero awards fleet contract to Lex Autolease
The vehicles, which comprise saloon and hatchback models, including the Audi A3 and the Volkswagen Golf, are being supplied on a four-year term, which includes a … Read More »
Pets at Home renews Fleet Alliance contract
The pet care giant has expanded in recent times and now has a total fleet size of 243, encompassing Pets at Home, Companion Care Services Limited … Read More »
Procurement for Housing selects Venson as nominated fleet supplier
PfH focuses on improving efficiency and procurement practice for over 850 social housing providers throughout the UK. The nationwide consortium manages the purchasing and supply of … Read More »
National Federation of Builders appoints UK Carline as official fleet provider
The NFB provides business solutions to builders, contractors and house builders across England and Wales and the tie-up with UK Carline’s business fleet and commercial vehicle … Read More »
Volvo goes all-out on inhouse powertrain development
Speaking to news agency headlineauto, the brand outlined its plans to launch a D4 twin-turbo diesel developing 179bhp and 295lb.ft of torque plus a supercharged and … Read More »
Autoglass appoints new business manager for the North of England
Coombs has over 10 years’ experience in the fleet, lease and car rental industries and was previously regional business development director for East Midlands and East … Read More »
Specsavers reveals employers’ attitudes to eyecare
According to the company, 99% of employers believe eye tests are just as important or more important, in comparison with other health checks available for employees, … Read More »
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