Natalie Middleton
Newly acquired online car buying service to target small fleets
Vehicle Trading Group (VTG) has recently acquired Trusted Car Buyers, with Andrew Hubbard, CEO of VTG, saying: ‘We are delighted to have Trusted Car Buyers on … Read More »
New device warns of approaching emergency vehicles
Dubbed Target Blu Eye, the technology is available through Cambridge-based CBS Automotive and uses radio signals from the O2 Airwave Network, (Tetra). Drivers are warned of … Read More »
Government funding to fast-track hydrogen transport
So says Air Products, a leading supplier of hydrogen fuelling and re-fuelling equipment and infrastructure in the UK, which has welcomed the announcement. The funding, announced … Read More »
Business travellers putting company data at risk, says Regus
With many employees now using public transport to catch up on work, nearly seven in ten respondents in the research pinpointed trains as the number one … Read More »
Chevin launches Budget Tool to help keep fleet spending on track
The tool provides a simple, single line oversight of each vehicle over a pre-defined period such as a month, quarter or year, with a traffic light … Read More »
ATS Euromaster ramps up for winter tyre demand over coming months
The tyre and vehicle servicing expert has placed initial orders for approximately £7m worth of the specialist tyres, and its network of 345 centres is already … Read More »
Mazda2 to bring sub-90g/km emissions
The new model becomes the fourth member of the carmaker’s current model generation to feature the full range of SKYACTIV Technology and its KODO – Soul … Read More »
PACTS driverless vehicles conference to include speakers from Delphi & Volvo
The conference on “Driverless Vehicles – from Technology to Policy” takes place on 22nd October at Thatcham Research and will not only deal with the complex … Read More »
British Safety Council launches new qualification for people driving at work
The Level 2 Award in Safe Driving at Work provides learners with key knowledge of the hazards and risks associated with driving. It equips vehicle users … Read More »
One in four British businesses use telematics to monitor driver behaviour
The Lex Autolease Report on Company Motoring surveyed over 250 British employers who offer company cars to their employees and analysed the use and benefit of … Read More »
Insignia company car driver achieves nearly 1,000 miles on one tankful
The vehicle is one of 20 Insignia models run by the firm and used by its sales managers for both personal and professional use. After using … Read More »
Company car is key to luring talent for SMEs
A survey by Avis Car Rental UK found that 39% of potential job seekers reported that the type of company car they are offered significantly influences … Read More »
Demand for on-line driver profiling reaches all-time high, says E-Training World
So says Jonathan Mosley, sales and marketing director at E-Training World, who puts it down to companies recognising their duty of care to drivers, looking for … Read More »
OLEV announces £11m investment in UK hydrogen fuel infrastructure
The investment will see the UK’s hydrogen infrastructure grow to up to 15 refuelling stations nationwide, and is part of government’s drive to make the UK … Read More »
DVLA reissues warning over copycat websites
The warning comes as the Transport Committee says that the DVLA should be doing more to warn drivers of copycat websites, as part of a package … Read More »
Nearly 8 million motorists don't check tyres
To coincide with Tyre Safety month, the firm analysed its own MOT and Service data, which found that 8.5% of cars visiting its centres for the … Read More »
Fleet Alliance awarded ISO certificates for quality and environment
In quality management, the vehicle funding and fleet management specialist achieved the ISO 9001 standard, which has been implemented by over 1m organisations in more than … Read More »
Brake releases updated edition of online support guide for injured road crash victims
The road safety charity’s original guide was originally produced in 2003, for people whose injuries following a road crash make a significant impact on their daily … Read More »
2014 MPG Marathon competitors continue to fight it out for eco-driving accolade
With day 1 having proved uneventful and everyone making it to the overnight stay at the Cotswold Water Park Four Pillars Hotel, near Cirencester, Gloucestershire, day … Read More »
Government to seize illegal foreign registered vehicles
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA), Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and the police have teamed up to identify and take action against foreign … Read More »
OVL partners with Alphabet as part of growth plans
The funding deal means that that the Oxfordshire-based leasing firm, which is celebrating 25 years in business, now has partnerships with all of the major fleet … Read More »
60% of fatalities occur on country roads, warns latest DfT THINK! campaign
The DfT’s research on country roads finds that a shocking 25% of drivers report having had a near miss on a country road, while 40% have … Read More »
Environment increasingly driving fleet agenda
That’s the finding of the Lex Autolease Report on Company Motoring, which surveyed over 250 British employers who offer company cars to their employees. Almost eight … Read More »
London Congestion Charge app updated to cover other congestion zones
The app lets users know when they have entered the London Congestion Charge zone, and gives them the option to pay the charges through TFL, so … Read More »
BCA to use stock market flotation to deliver on strategic ambitions
The firm, which is owned by private equity firm Clayton Dubilier & Rice (CDR), is intending to proceed with an initial public offering in November to … Read More »
Driven A to B reports surge in business
The service has been launched by Driven Worldwide, the global personalised chauffeur company, to provide a reliable, high quality service that focuses on reliability, response times … Read More »
Auto Windscreens customers to benefit from new technology
The devices, which use Android’s Jellybean operating system and are tailored specifically for Auto Windscreens, have been rolled out to all technicians to help manage their … Read More »
2014 MPG Marathon under way
The previous champions, including reigning MPG Marathon title-holders, Nick Chapman and Rosemary Homer from Leicestershire County Council, have all shown their ability to drive the latest … Read More »
Overseas drivers escape thousands of speeding offences
Research by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has revealed that oversees drivers have escaped 23,295 speeding offences since January 2013 – the equivalent of £2.3m … Read More »
Masternaut launches Tax & Expense Companion Mobile App
The Masternaut Driver Companion app, available now via iOS and Android app stores, links mobile users to the Masternaut Tax & Expense module, part of a … Read More »
