Natalie Middleton
Hospital cuts travel costs by 40% with electric pool car
As part of their job roles, therapy staff at West Middlesex University Hospital, regularly make visits to patients’ homes. Traditionally these were made via company funded … Read More »
Roadsense launches dedicated vehicle camera website
The firm said that it is seeing a sharp increase in interest from customers requesting camera systems to protect their businesses, together with a requirement to … Read More »
SMMT urges Mayor of London not to demonise diesels
At the end of October, the Mayor and Transport for London (TfL) launched a public consultation on proposals to introduce the world's first Ultra Low Emission … Read More »
AlphaElectric exceeds first year target by 24%
The multi-marque service launched in November 2013 with a target of 595 units in its first year, and 12 months on can count West Middlesex University … Read More »
Fleet Logistics launches QuickScan benchmarking service for large fleets
Called QuickScan, the product has been developed in response to requests from large fleet operators to discuss how their fleets compared with others of similar size … Read More »
Jaguar to give drivers 360o view with transparent pillars
A screen would be embedded in the surface of each pillar inside the car and would take a live video feed from cameras covering the angles … Read More »
Mazda2 pricing announced
The new model brings a five level grade structure – SE, SE-L, SE-L Nav, Sport and Sport Nav that is intended to set new standards for … Read More »
Alfa targets fleets with new Giulietta Business Edition
The new Alfa Romeo Giulietta Business Edition is based on the mid-range Distinctive trim level but with more than £2,000 worth of additional equipment. In addition … Read More »
Prices announced for new Jeep Renegade
Set to start deliveries mid-February, the new Renegade is the first model in the brand's history to be built in Italy and the first vehicle from … Read More »
Driven A to B launches booking app
The app, which enables customers to make ASAP bookings (within 15 – 20 minutes) quickly and simply as well as review previous bookings, is the latest … Read More »
3G vehicle cameras proven to help fleets reduce accidents & overheads
The firm says its analysis of 2,000 commercial vehicles using the company’s IT1000 camera solution shows that over a six-month period accident frequency reduced 45%. And … Read More »
Martin Forbes & Tim Hudson appointed to senior appointments at Manheim
Forbes, who joins Manheim Retail Services early in the New Year, brings a wealth of specialist digital marketing expertise to the business, having spent the past … Read More »
Brake rolls out free fleet safety resources for SMEs
The webinar, entitled Helping SMEs effectively recruit, train, and monitor drivers, was held on Tuesday 9 December 2014. Speakers included Dr Will Murray of Interactive Driving … Read More »
TrustFord announces appointment of new fleet and commercial vehicle director
Wilkie brings with him a wealth of experience and knowledge of fleet and commercial vehicles, having worked in the automotive sector for over 20 years. During … Read More »
27% of employers not communicating eyecare policy properly
That’s according to Specsavers Corporate Eyecare, which polled 138 heads of companies across both the public and private sectors, ranging in size from SMEs to those … Read More »
Trakm8 Group invest in engineering resource
The move includes the appointment of two experienced engineers, Sean Morris as group director of engineering and Matt Monnington as engineering director to BOX Telematics. Morris … Read More »
Alphabet boosts rental services with new appointments
James Duff-Green has been appointed customer relations manager within the corporate mobility team, while Gary MacDonald joins as rental sales manager. Moving from Hitachi Capital, Duff-Green … Read More »
Chevin Fleet Solutions appoints software support team leader
The role will see Williams become responsible for Chevin’s software support team, liaising with fleet customers to understand and respond to their ongoing technical needs as … Read More »
Infiniti gives first look at Q60 concept prior to Detroit debut
Believed to preview the replacement to the current Q60 coupe, the premium sports coupe concept brings muscular lines and “full-sized wheels” placed out at the corners. … Read More »
Renault engine innovations include lightweight two-cylinder diesel
The developments include a new lightweight two-cylinder diesel engine, which is being developed under the carmaker’s “POWERFUL” (POWERtrain for Future Light-duty vehicles) project. The unit is … Read More »
Company drivers at fault for 49% of all accidents involving a business vehicle
Analysis of Lex Autolease’s accident management fleet shows that company drivers were at fault for 49% of the 44,448 accidents it recorded in 2013. Almost a … Read More »
Mercedes-Benz reveals GLE Coupé
Launched as the brand shakes up its naming system to prefix all SUVs with the letter G in homage to the G-Class, the model is intended … Read More »
BMW reveals facelifted 6 Series
All three models – the 6 Series Coupé, Convertible and Gran Coupé – will be unveiled simultaneously on 9 January and receive interior and external styling … Read More »
Skoda previews new Superb
Developed using Volkswagen’s MQB platform for the “best Skoda ever”, the third-generation model brings a new design language based on the VisionC concept revealed earlier this … Read More »
71% of drivers believe in-car cameras help cut crash for cash
Latest figures show 71% of drivers believe introducing in-car cameras would help cut bogus car insurance claims, according to vehicle CCTV and telematics specialist Vision Unique … Read More »
Hyundai i40 gets midlife makeover
Like the facelifted i30 also revealed today, the i40 gains a hexagonal grille, as well as updated front and rear lamps, a new front bumper and … Read More »
Facelifted i30 to bring new engines with emissions down to 94g/km
On sale from 2015, the new range sees upgrades to the exterior for all three bodystyles: three-door, five-door and Tourer. Changes include a new grille, newly … Read More »
Renamed Highways England to save £2.6bn
Announced in the second reading of the Infrastructure Bill – which is expected to receive Royal Assent by March 2015 – the tranche of changes see … Read More »
2015 to be most significant year for used car market since recession, says Glass’s
The valuation specialist is warning that after a reasonably strong start, a variety of factors both within and outside the industry will take their toll in … Read More »
SUVS & EVs dominate latest Euro NCAP ratings
Under the tests, the Jeep Renegade and the hybrid Audi A3 Sportback e-tron both scored the full five stars, with Euro NCAP noting that they offer excellent … Read More »
