Natalie Middleton
Europcar expands ExCeL services with new shuttle bus
The new service – which joins recently launched Europcar ExCeL services including Connect car and van hire and a Valet Service – and offers visitors transport to and from … Read More »
Transport Minister to provide keynote address at tomorrow’s driverless cars conference
Ms Perry will oversee the driverless car trials in the UK, working with BIS, and has said: ‘Driverless cars have huge potential to transform the UK’s … Read More »
MPVs & 4x4s replace upper and lower-medium models as family car of choice
The data shows that used car sales fell in the second quarter 2014, with upper and lower-medium vehicle seeing the biggest fall but continued demand for … Read More »
CHP Consulting publishes 2014 white paper on lease accounting reform
The fully revised Lease Accounting Reform: The Systems Impact for Asset Finance Lessors reflects the latest proposals from the Boards, together with notes from their redeliberation … Read More »
Ditch recessionary vehicle choice policies, says IFM
The specialist fleet management company, which is owned by The Grosvenor Group, warns that whilst most business agree the economy is improving, there is very little … Read More »
Fleets take delivery of UK's first Hyundai hydrogen fuel cell cars
The six UK cars have been delivered to organisations including Air Products, ITM Power, Johnson Matthey and Transport for London as part of the London Hydrogen … Read More »
Fleet technology providers urged to upgrade functionality more regularly
Held in Leicester, the Summit was attended by representatives from leasing companies, rental brokers, fleet management companies, rental companies and other industry partners and questioned attendees … Read More »
Ford announces further investment in car engine technology
The latest investment marks the second phase of investment in the new engine programme and includes £8.9m from the Government’s Regional Growth Fund. This follows the … Read More »
Peugeot adds two new trims to 308 line-up
The launch of the new GT Line follows the debut of the 308 GT at the Paris Motor Show and provides a midway point between the … Read More »
Fleets urged to take new approach to counting cost of downtime
The call comes from Venson, which says that traditionally, the clock starts ticking, when the vehicle goes up on the ramp, for repair, but fleets should … Read More »
Increased manufacturer sales targets to lead to faster depreciation, warns CAP
The firm’s comments come as 2014 heads toward a year-end record total that could even exceed the officially forecast 2.45 million. CAP said the intensity of the pursuit … Read More »
Free Scottish safety event to focus on occupational road risk
The organisation has been created by a multi-partner working group initiated by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA) to raise awareness of MORR. … Read More »
Insurance industry needs to educate fleets on changing driver behaviour
Representatives from insurers including AIG, AXA, RSA and brokers such as JLT and Willis attended the session to discuss how government advisory bodies and the insurance … Read More »
Police expand national operation to target foreign criminals on Britain’s roads
The latest phase of the crackdown, dubbed Operation Trivium 3, runs next week (20th-24th October) and will see police officers across England and Wales use various … Read More »
Majority of drivers believe dashcams could cut “crash for cash” scams
That’s the finding of new research from the RAC, which also found that one in four motorists (26%) think the UK should take the lead in … Read More »
PACTS conference to focus on topical issue of driverless cars
The event – which is being offered at a special pricing rate for Fleet World readers – takes place at Thatcham Research on 22nd October and features outdoor … Read More »
New study to explore benefits of behavioural profiling in determining driver risk
Dubbed Driver Safe 2015, the study is being undertaken by Applied Driving Techniques, a UK provider of fleet compliance and risk management solutions, and will involve more … Read More »
Government pledges £11m for low-carbon R&D
The funds form part of the £500m investment announced by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg earlier this year to promote ultra low emission vehicles (ULEVs) in … Read More »
Two-thirds of fleet drivers “comfortable” with telematics
The survey was conducted by Atomik Research and surveyed 2,032 employees in the UK that drive as part of their job. The research found that 68% … Read More »
Brake urges fleets to help tackle pedestrian and cyclist casualties
The call comes from road safety charity Brake, which has teamed up with Licence Bureau to publish today (15th October) a new report showing that many … Read More »
Europcar launches ExCeL Connect van & car hire service
With Europcar’s ExCeL Connect, exhibitors and visitors can book exclusive, discounted one-way van and car hire to help save on surcharges and parking. Travellers simply pick up their Europcar … Read More »
Mercedes recalls C-Class models due to possible steering issue
Although VOSA lists the total number of affected vehicles as 8,145, the carmaker said the recall in fact only applies to 5,679 registered models, with the … Read More »
Cost is over-riding consideration for drivers when buying fuel
The survey of 2,007 GB adults, commissioned by ContractHireAndLeasing.com, found that the majority of motorists appear to choose where they buy their fuel based on cost … Read More »
IAM launches winter driving campaign
The campaign will offer weekly advice, reactive weather forecast updates and social media activation in a move to increase rider and driver consideration and reduce the … Read More »
Employees call for greater investment in mobile technology to boost productivity
The research was carried out by Source for Consulting in partnership with software provider, Advanced Business Solutions (Advanced) and found that employee demand to use smartphone and … Read More »
Selsia launches Re-Home vehicle inspect & repair management service for fleets
Dubbed Selsia Re-Home, the service uses a specially developed software application within the firm’s Selsia Central online platform and strategically placed repairers from its approved network … Read More »
LeasePlan launches new Business Development division
The new division will combine a number of existing UK business functions including marketing, product services, new product development and consultancy services. The division will be … Read More »
Over half of drivers support mandatory motorway driving tests
The survey of 1,350 motorists across Britain was conducted by short-term car lease company Flexed.co.uk and asked participants whether they believed that all drivers should have … Read More »
Brake announces date for 2015 Fleet Safety Conference
The conference will provide an opportunity to hear from leading experts on key fleet safety issues, as well as best practice presentations from organisations pioneering fleet … Read More »
Road Test: Citroen Grand C4 Picasso Exclusive+ e-HDi Airdream
Sector: MPV Price: £25,655 Fuel: 70.6mpg CO2: 105g/km Inspiration for car cabins can come from all sorts – in fact only last month a designer has … Read More »
