Natalie Middleton
Thousands still driving despite having 12 points or more on licence
The latest figures from the DVLA also reveal many other drivers who have over twice the permitted penalty points but have not been banned due to … Read More »
Four-star rating for Vauxhall ADAM in latest Euro NCAP tests
The supermini – the brand's rival to the Fiat 500 – scored 87% for adult protection, with figures of 72% for child occupant, 65% for pedestrian and 81% … Read More »
RAC pilots "universal" spare wheel
The move follows the "disappearance" of the spare wheel on vehicles, with many manufacturers now providing a tyre inflation kit instead. As a result, the number … Read More »
DVLA announces new chief executive
Morley is currently chief executive of The National Archives where his responsibilities include delivering services to the public on site at Kew as well as online … Read More »
Allstar launches new supermarket fuel card
Available to use at Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and ASDA nationwide, the card enables fleets to benefit from a typical 3p per litre discount versus the national … Read More »
Leasedrive adds web quoting to salary sacrifice website
Included on version 4.0 of the mycar website, the new web quoting system allows users to look up information on thousands of cars, compare vehicles side-by-side, … Read More »
Visitors to LCV2013 offered first drive of Ford Focus Electric
On sale now, the Ford Focus Electric features an advanced electric motor and lithium-ion battery powertrain that produces 140bhp, achieves a top speed of 85mph and … Read More »
Nissan LEAF finds key frontline role with emergency services
The EV is being deployed as community support vehicles by emergency services in Portugal, France, UK and Switzerland, with a number of other countries considering making … Read More »
Mazda introduces online service booking
The feature enables customers to book cars in for servicing, MOT, repair work – or to have a new set of tyres fitted. Unlike other carmakers’ … Read More »
Evander Glazing and Locks appoints Total Accident Management
The nationwide glazing, locks, doors and windows specialist runs a fleet of over 320 vehicles, consisting of both vans and cars, which operate from 21 branches … Read More »
Volvo & Fleet21 team up for driver training
As part of the partnership, Fleet21 is adding six Volvo V40s to its new training fleet and will also offer services including: Compliance services include organisational … Read More »
Fleets warned of penalties of unrecorded private vehicle use due to HMRC clampdown
The threat is being highlighted by GPS tracking provider RAM Tracking following reports the Government has tasked HMRC with raising an additional £7bn a year in tax … Read More »
Fleetondemand continues to enhance market presence
The automotive technology provider has now seen its platform implemented at a further 13 customers as well as completing direct integration projects with several major national … Read More »
Trade prices rise for 3-4 year-old prime condition models
The used car trade price monitoring and trending tool has found that overall trade values across the market are notably stable and – in some cases … Read More »
Care Management Group outsources fleet management to Fleet Alliance
CMG, which operates 116 care centres throughout the UK, provides specialist support to children and adults with learning disabilities, Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, physical disabilities, and mental … Read More »
EST adds vehicle check training to Smarter Driving programme
Daily vehicle checks include a visual tyre inspection, a check of lights and wipers, and a static brake test, while weekly checks include tyre pressures, fluid … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Jaguar previews aluminium architecture
The design study introduces Jaguar’s new modular aluminium architecture, which the brand said underpins its future. According to reports, Jaguar could switch to aluminium construction for … Read More »
Free Mercedes app combines mileage tracker, journey log & parking locator
Available free of charge, Mile Tracker App is available for iPhone and Android users, and offers three key elements – a GPS-based Mileage Tracker, a Journey … Read More »
Fleet car sharing schemes have broader benefits
That’s according to new research from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, which found that 13% of drivers with access to business car sharing admit that they travel to work … Read More »
AA trials “universal” spare wheel
Nearly a fifth (17%) of AA members don’t have a spare wheel in their car, wit the “universal” spare wheel offering a temporary solution in the … Read More »
Europcar trials meet & greet service at “pop up” locations in Capital
The new locations offer a Europcar “Meet & Greet” service for pre-booked vehicle hire, ensuring a quick handover and are being trialled at key locations including … Read More »
HMRC announces new AFR rates
The rates can be used to reimburse company car drivers for business mileage. Under the latest changes, there’s a 1p increase in the rates that can … Read More »
LCV2013 to include keynote speech from Transport Minister
Hosted by Cenex – the UK’s first Centre of Excellence for low carbon vehicle technologies – LCV2013 takes place in Millbrook on 4-5th September 2013. Transport … Read More »
Garmin puts pivotal focus on fleet sector with management solutions
The company has recruited Clive Taylor as director of fleet management & commercial business for EMEA and APAC specifically to lead longer-term growth and success in … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: S-MAX concept to take centrestage at Ford stand
News agency headlineauto has reported that the second-generation S-MAX will share architecture, powertrains and technologies with the new Mondeo and be built alongside it at Valencia. … Read More »
Hill Dickinson augments staff benefits with Zenith salary sacrifice scheme
The scheme is open to around 1,000 eligible employees in the UK, who are also being offered access to Zenith’s Pre-Salary Sacrifice Cars product. This enables … Read More »
Counter insurance scams with telematics, says Quartix
The company says its vehicle tracking unit offers leading crash detection and recording technology that means it is able to provide extremely detailed accounts of incidents … Read More »
Prestige Fleet Servicing strengthens Service Centre Network with ex-Lombard procurement manager
Sharp will focus on maintaining and enhancing the SMR company’s “driver experience”, and brings experience from his former roles at Lombard Vehicle Management and Arval, as … Read More »
New Claims Portal enables fleet drivers to report accidents direct
Total Accident Management has developed the website in partnership with claims notification software specialist Bodynet Ltd and says it’s the only provider with this type of … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Wraps come off Peugeot 208 HYbrid FE with 49g/km
The concept has been developed by Peugeot alongside its oil giant partner Total and is based on a production 208 hatchback featuring a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain … Read More »
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