Natalie Middleton
TomTom launches Speed Camera app for Android phones
Available to download from the Google Play Store, the app offers alerts based on TomTom’s extensive coverage of fixed speed cameras. App users will automatically get … Read More »
Alphabet to offer fleet parking discount under JustPark partnership
As well as helping users to book parking spaces, Alphabet’s partnership with JustPark also provides customers with the opportunity to rent out any unused parking spaces … Read More »
Jaguar XE to offer fleets class-leading RVs & cost of ownership
Data from CAP, Kee Resources and CDL shows that not only is the XE set to offer stronger residual values than equivalent BMW 3 Series models … Read More »
Jaguar Land Rover rolls out global fleet strategy ahead of XE & Discovery Sport launches
Announced as the group ramps up for the major fleet launches of the new Jaguar XE and Land Rover Discovery Sport, the new strategy comes as … Read More »
Venson urges fleets to prepare for future of connected cars
The “connected car” is forecast to be the third fastest growing technological device, after the mobile phone and tablet, with technology giants such as Apple, Google … Read More »
One in five drivers have driven the morning after a big night
The survey, which comes as this year’s Christmas anti-drink driving campaign from the AA and Pernod Ricard UK is launched, found that women are more likely … Read More »
61% of salary sacrifice drivers interested in hybrids & EVs
The group's research also shows that of this 61%, 12% would choose an electric car, 33% a plug-in hybrid and 55% a non-plug-in hybrid. Salary sacrifice … Read More »
Autoglass to become fully mobile repair specialist
The move would mean that drivers would need to book repairs to be done at their home or work rather than visiting a branch. According to … Read More »
Falling oil prices could bring fuel tax trap, warns TMC
Although last week’s Autumn Statement ruled out a fuel duty increase before next May’s general election, the stage is set for a return to above-inflation tax … Read More »
Volvo XC90 Plug-in Hybrid to be ‘world’s most powerful and cleanest SUV’
Built on the new modular Scalable Product Architecture (SPA) platform, the XC90 Plug-in Hybrid features the 314bhp 2.0-litre, 4-cylinder Drive-E engine with supercharger and a turbocharger … Read More »
Accident rates on unlit town and city roads continue to worsen
Data from the AA shows that overall, the chance of an accident in the dark on an unlit street shows no sign of falling back below … Read More »
Free driver behaviour app launched
Launched by Decos, the app is available free for Android users at the Google Play Store with an iPhone version planned to launch in the first … Read More »
ATD enhances vehicle valuation forecasting system with GlassForecast
The system provides fleet operators with a quick and easy way of bulk forecasting vehicle residual values and comparing different valuation scenarios. AVS can incorporate valuation … Read More »
Bristol becomes 500th city to join carbonn Climate Registry
Launched in 2010, the cCR has been developed by local governments to enable them to publicly and regularly report their local climate action developments with regards … Read More »
Mercedes-Benz announces pricing for B-Class Electric Drive
Set to start first deliveries in early 2015, the model uses the underbody to house the lithium-ion battery, giving the same level of boot space as … Read More »
New report shows vehicle rental & leasing sector contributes £25bn a year
The BVRLA has released a new report showing the size and influence of the rental and leasing sector. Commissioned by the BVRLA from respected research organisation … Read More »
BMW & Sixt officially launch DriveNow car sharing scheme in London
The service is already run in seven locations (Berlin, Munich, Dusseldorf, Cologne, Hamburg, Vienna and San Francisco) and will now launch across three London boroughs of … Read More »
New licence data security measures to preview forthcoming industry standard
The measures are aimed at reinforcing the quality and security of driving licence data for corporate fleet users and form the first steps towards a new … Read More »
New drink driving limit comes into effect in Scotland
Effective from today (5 December), a new drink drive limit of 50mg in every 100ml of blood will apply across Scotland as the Scottish Government looks … Read More »
Paul Walters joins JCT600 Contracts as sales director
Walters joins from GE Capital EMEA, Fleet Services, where he has spent the majority of his career and brings over 24 years’ experience in the vehicle … Read More »
ARI strengthens client relations with new appointment
Kim Noble joins the company with more than 25 years’ industry experience overseeing procurement, product development, project delivery and customer service for large contract hire and … Read More »
eCall to be mandatory on all new cars & LCVs from 31 March 2018
The “eCall” system would use the 112 number to call the emergency services automatically, enabling them to reach crash scenes faster and thus save lives and … Read More »
Current downturn in used car values underlines importance of accurate data, says Glass’s
Rupert Pontin, head of valuations, said that used car values have slid rapidly in the final quarter of 2014 before hitting a noteworthy low in December, … Read More »
Deloitte comments on latest new car registrations & rising ULEV sales
The SMMT data shows that new car registrations grew for the 33rd consecutive month in November as the market continued to exceed expectations amid still-rising consumer … Read More »
Fleet registrations up 7.7% in November
Latest SMMT data shows that total new registrations rose 8.0% last month to 172,327units. Fleet registrations continued to rise, up 7.7% in November to 86,090 units … Read More »
Autumn Statement 2014: TMC responds to fuel duty freeze
The Chancellor has confirmed in his Autumn Statement that the freeze in fuel duty will remain in place – as expected by many – despite falling … Read More »
Barway Services Ltd Hostels (UK) becomes latest DfBB business champion
The company is part of G’s Group, one of the largest privately owned, family businesses in Europe, and has a company Driving At Work Policy that … Read More »
Autumn Statement 2014: Deloitte comments on announcements
Commenting on the announcements for ultra-low emission vehicles, David Raistrick, UK head of automotive for Deloitte, said: ‘Investments in the infrastructure for plug-in vehicles may lead … Read More »
Driverless vehicles trials are ‘important step for road safety’ says Brake
Under yesterday’s Autumn Statement announcement an additional £9m is being provided by the Government to increase the prize fund for driverless car testbeds – enabling trials … Read More »
GreenRoad e-book addresses myths over telematics & fleet safety
A recent report by Global Industry Analysts projects that the global market for commercial vehicle telematics will reach 17.3 billion by the year 2017. Yet many … Read More »
