Natalie Middleton
Mercedes adds second plug-in hybrid to line-up
Due in showrooms from March 2015 onwards (summer 2015 for the UK), the new model marks the carmaker’s second Plug-in Hybrid model following the S500 Plug-in … Read More »
Infiniti plans for Q60 Concept-based sports coupe from 2016
‘The Q60 Concept is Infiniti’s most emotional and accessible concept so far,’ said Francois Bancon, Infiniti vice president, product strategy. ‘This concept goes beyond a flight-of-fancy … Read More »
Highways Agency issued with Crown Censure following traffic officer’s death
According to the HSE, John Walmsley from Gravesend in Kent attended an incident on the M25, between junctions 4 and 5 clockwise, on 25 September 2012 … Read More »
RoSPA launches new ORSA website for employers & at-work drivers
Launched today, the ORSA website – www.orsa.org.uk – is funded by the DfT and provides practical support in the form of information, advice and direct links to … Read More »
Jaguar to invest in lightweight vehicle manufacturing
The announcement, which follows confirmation that the F-PACE performance crossover will go on sale in 2016, will see 1,300 new jobs created at the Solihull plant. The … Read More »
JCT600 rebrands leasing division
The division, which is a stand-alone business within JCT600, was founded 26 years ago and has undergone huge growth – it now operates a 7,000-strong fleet, … Read More »
Boris urged to open up Ultra Low Emission Zone to whole of London
The call comes from Labour’s London Assembly Environment Spokesperson Murad Qureshi who said that without an expanded emission zone, vast swathes of London would be left … Read More »
Drink-driving message hits home in Scotland
Police Scotland tested 17,504 drivers for alcohol as part of their four-week drink-drive campaign over the festive period and caught 351 drivers under the influence, compared to … Read More »
PRA urges Chancellor to cut fuel duty
The move comes as George Osborne once more exhorts oil companies and retailers to pass on the full benefit of reducing crude oil prices to motorists … Read More »
Euro NCAP announces Best in Class Cars of 2014
The vehicles have been recognised for not only achieving the organisation’s five-star maximum rating but for also achieving the highest overall scores in their respective categories. … Read More »
Leasing demand to continue in 2015, says BVRLA
That’s according to the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), following the release of new car registration data for 2014 from the Society of Motor … Read More »
UK car sales likely to plateau in 2015 after 10-year high in 2014, says KPMG
Latest SMMT data shows that a total of 2,476,435 new cars were registered in the UK in 2014 – up 9.3% on 2013 and representing the … Read More »
Patrick Steenvoorden appointed finance director at LeasePlan UK
Steenvoorden has worked for LeasePlan for over nine years, most recently as the senior corporate vice president of risk management for LeasePlan Corporation and he has … Read More »
Mazda 2015 Motability programme to include all models
The programme, which will run through to 31 March 2015, sees 81 out of 97 derivatives available from the Mazda2, Mazda3, seven-seat Mazda5 people carrier, Mazda6, … Read More »
Cenex to run low carbon vehicle masterclasses for fleet managers
The move follows the success of Cenex’s first “pilot” course, which was part funded by the European Union’s Climate Knowledge Innovation Community and was a residential … Read More »
Volvo implements Specsavers’ Driver Eyecare eVoucher for Business Sales field team
The carmaker signed up to the Driver Eyecare eVouchers on the very first day of the launch and has introduced them for its Business Sales field … Read More »
Fleetdrive launches electric vehicle flexi-lease
The move means that fleet operators can now explore the benefits of EVs on a commitment-free flexible lease arrangement backed up by the firm’s ongoing support … Read More »
Fleet registrations up 8.7% in 2014 as new car sales reach 10-year high
Latest SMMT data shows that fleet sales rose 8.7% over the whole of 2014, reaching a total of 1,178,416 units compared with 1,084,279 for 2013. The … Read More »
Growing number of niche models could impact RVs, says Glass's
So says Glass’s, which adds that niches were in danger of becoming the new mainstream and, if this happened, used values would inevitably start to fall. … Read More »
Manheim to expand digital capability under new appointment
The company said the move is further demonstration of its ongoing focus on the importance of digital in the future of the business. Flesher brings with … Read More »
Sign Language gears up for 50% business increase in 2015
Last year saw the firm double its turnover to £1.8m and the company is forecasting a further 50% increase in business in 2015, with contract wins … Read More »
Harvey Hughes joins senior leadership team at AMS
The company creates and manages high-performance sales and profit improvement programmes for the automotive industry. In his new role Hughes will have the remit of developing … Read More »
Fleets warned about need to keep AdBlue topped up to prevent vehicle downtime
The exhaust fluid is often used in low emission diesel models equipped with SCR technology and is continuously sprayed into the exhaust gas, upstream of the … Read More »
Drivers' top 20 grievances revealed
The firm asked 1,500 drivers their opinions and said that every driver they spoke to had some sort of pet peeve, from a lack of a … Read More »
One in seven risking lives to correct sat nav mistakes
That’s according to a survey by road safety charity Brake and Direct Line which also found that: one in 14 (7%) drivers have had a near … Read More »
National Windscreens to develop major fleet business
Nick Broughall was promoted from within the company, previously working as a regional sales executive for Hereford, Worcester and Halesowen, and has more than 25 years’ … Read More »
City Auction Group to open new auction super centre at Rockingham Speedway
The new super centre will hold corporate auction events on behalf of major contract hire and leasing companies, financial institutions, daily rental companies and motor manufacturers. … Read More »
Facelifted Kia Rio gains updated look & extra kit
Revealed at the Paris Motor Show last autumn, the latest Rio is again available in three-door and five-door form and features a new exterior with redesigned … Read More »
Revised Kia Venga goes on sale
Priced from £11,995, the mini MPV gains restyled front and rear ends with a sportier front bumper and main grille, along with a repositioned badge and … Read More »
Big four supermarkets slash cost of petrol and diesel
The move has seen Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Asda all reduced prices by 2p a litre on both petrol and diesel. The news follows the recent … Read More »
