Natalie Middleton
Nissan updates Qashqai with new model & trim
The new n-tec grade replaces Acenta Premium in the Qashqai line-up and is positioned between the existing Acenta and Tekna grades, with starting prices identical to … Read More »
Fleet analysis
Is the “driver-less car” a realistic prospect? Not only is the driverless car a realistic prospect – it’s becoming a reality, and not only in prototype … Read More »
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV added to Motability scheme
Among the largest SUVs on the Motability scheme, the Outlander PHEV brings a five-star Euro-NCAP safety rating along with an official combined fuel consumption of 148mpg … Read More »
Citroën C4 Cactus gets four stars in latest Euro NCAP results
The Citroën scored 82% for adult occupant protection, 79% for child occupant, 80% for pedestrian safety but only scored 56% for safety assist, giving an overall … Read More »
Facelifted Honda CR-V to bring more powerful diesel
The four-wheel drive CR-V will be equipped with the higher-powered 1.6-litre i-DTEC four-cylinder diesel engine from Honda's Earth Dreams Technology series. The new unit replaces the … Read More »
Marston signs fleet deal with Zenith
Under the deal, Zenith is providing contract hire with full vehicle maintenance and accident management for 120 vehicles, including standard vans, specialist vehicles and cars. In addition, … Read More »
Drivers warned to ensure tyres are ready for wet weather
The figures have been released by the Highways Agency today in support of Tyre Safety Month, this October, which is organised by TyreSafe. This year the … Read More »
BVRLA highlights 10 things that fleets need to know about new vehicle tax rules
The organisation says that its members will benefit hugely from the move, saving millions of pounds a year in administration costs. Meanwhile the Driver and Vehicle … Read More »
UK’s car theft hot spots revealed in new study
That’s the finding of new research conducted by IntelligentCarLeasing.com, which was conducted via freedom of information requests, with a total of 42 police forces across England … Read More »
ARI to boost UK team under latest recruitment drive
The firm says the new roles, which include a technical operations manager, three customer service advisors and a credit controller, are being made on the back … Read More »
Brake to run free seminars to help SMEs avoid at-work crashes
The events and guidance are being delivered through Brake Professional, with the support of the Department for Transport. They will raise awareness of the main risks … Read More »
ARI to celebrate national garage network achievements
The awards, which were launched in 2010, are judged on the performance of ARI’s UK-accredited garages over the previous 12 months, with a particular focus on … Read More »
Anglian Water signs up ATS Euromaster tyre services for 13th consecutive year
The new deal also sees Anglian Water maintain its Michelin tyre policy for the car and van fleet, which it says has led to fewer tyre … Read More »
Volkswagen Passat pricing announced
Set to start first UK deliveries in January, the new model is based on the group's modular MQB platform, which also underpins the Golf Mk7. Helped … Read More »
Kia to show diesel-electric Optima T-Hybrid at Paris
The powertrain pairs the Optima’s existing 1.7-litre CRDi turbo-diesel engine, paired with a small electric motor, powered by a 48V lead-carbon battery. The diesel-electric powertrain concept, … Read More »
Lex Autolease launches dedicated “Business Critical” offering
The “Business Critical” service provides a bespoke end–to-end fleet management solution that covers vehicle funding, design, build and procurement, through to complete in-life management and incident … Read More »
Motiva introduces end-of-contract service to help fleets avoid penalties
The company is using a new workshop complex at its Stoke-on-Trent headquarters to introduce an end-of-life service intended to help businesses make significant savings on de-fleeting … Read More »
Alphabet signs British Formula 1’s Max Chilton as brand ambassador
The 23-year-old from Surrey began his driving career at the age of 10 and is currently racing with the Marussia Formula One team. Richard Schooling, Alphabet’s … Read More »
Honda unveils Civic Type R concept
The new Type R will be powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre i-VTEC engine from Honda’s next-generation Earth Dreams Technology series with over 276bhp married up to … Read More »
New report explores carless cities as research finds London motorists most polluting
The findings from the price comparison web site show that more than half of motorists (52%) consider it important or very important to cut down on … Read More »
Arval announces additions to corporate sales team
Chris Salmon joins as head of corporate sales from Leasedrive where, as UK sales manager, he led their corporate sales team for the last three years. … Read More »
Automated Emergency Braking should be mandatory, says ETSC
The technology, which is already available as an optional extra even on low-cost vehicles, could help prevent or lessen thousands of accidents in the UK if … Read More »
Lack of employee awareness providing major barrier for salary sacrifice
The fleet management giant spoke to over 500 employees with company cars to find out what they thought of various funding options available for company vehicles. … Read More »
Up to 80% of fleets could be operating without the right road risk practices
So says Applied Driving Techniques, adding that as many as four-fifths of car and van fleets are still operating either partially or completely non-compliantly with work-related … Read More »
Road deaths decrease but fatalities on motorways rise
Published today (25th September), the Reported Road Casualties Great Britain 2013 (RRCGB) Annual Report shows a decrease in road deaths by 2% compared with 2012. This … Read More »
UK car manufacturing quietens over summer but remains up YtD
The figures show that August output fell 22.1%, with some manufacturers taking additional holiday shutdown. However, a total of 994,949 cars have been manufactured in the … Read More »
SERS appoints Fleet Alliance to manage fleet
Caerphilly-based SERS, experts in the design, supply and installation of energy-saving solutions, operates around 35 leased cars for sales staff, management and directors, and 105 vans, … Read More »
Fleets urged to revisit issue of distracted driving as smartwatch popularity rises
So says Alphabet’s fleet risk services manager Diarmuid Fahy, who adds that this dangerous practice represents a great chance to remind drivers of existing rules. Already … Read More »
VW Golf Alltrack to debut at Paris
Following in the footsteps of the Passat Alltrack, the latest addition to the Golf range brings all-wheel drive and a pumped-up off-road look. Based on the … Read More »
New Mondeo to bring range-topping diesel & first Mondeo hybrid
On sale from later this year and billed as ‘the most technologically advanced Ford vehicle ever introduced in Europe’, the new model is built on Ford’s … Read More »
