Natalie Middleton
National Grid signs up with Total Accident Management
The three-year contract will see Total provide a complete incident and claims management service to include managing repairs, hire vehicles, glass repair and replacement. Once the … Read More »
Technology to combat police retreat on car crime
So says In-Car Cleverness, the vehicle-to-business specialist, as policing watchdog Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) says that common offences such as car crime are ‘on … Read More »
Mobile devices increasingly being used to control fleets, says Chevin
The company says that smartphones and tablets are especially being used because of their ability to track processes through facilities such as GPS, imaging, time stamping … Read More »
Cheshire Police joins up to TyreSafe
The move comes just months after Cheshire’s Fire and Rescue Service was presented with TyreSafe’s 2013 emergency services award for its work in raising awareness about … Read More »
Alphabet appoints new head of public sector
Hedger, former national sales manager of Lex Autolease’s Public Sector team, brings over 22 years in the industry and also has prior experience of working as … Read More »
Mercedes announces prices for S500 Plug-In Hybrid
Scheduled to start UK deliveries in November, the S500 plug-in hybrid – the third hybrid in the S-Class line-up following the S300 BlueTEC Hybrid and S400 … Read More »
Male drivers more likely to run out of fuel or misfuel
The survey found that 13% of men admitted to making a mistake at the pumps, compared to 8% of women. Of those who say they have … Read More »
Fleet replacement cycles to increase over next year
This year’s research, which is conducted by Arval to provide a neutral and international picture of changing fleet trends, surveyed 4,500 fleet operators in 15 countries … Read More »
New AA Glass device speeds up windscreen replacement
The device, called the Wire WizAArd, is being rolled out to all AA Glass technicians and allows most car and van screens to be removed and … Read More »
UK leads way on fleet growth potential in Europe, finds latest CVO Barometer
The research, which is conducted annually by Arval to provide a neutral and international picture of changing fleet trends, surveyed 4,500 fleet operators in 15 countries … Read More »
Paul Hollick joins The Miles Consultancy as commercial director
Hollick began his fleet career at Inchcape Fleet Solutions where he was head of finance & IT for four years before joining Alphabet in 2007. In … Read More »
ACFO members give thumbs up to new DVLA licence checking service
Held in London, the hour-long one-to-one workshop gave ACFO members the chance to put the “Share My Driving Record” (SMDR) web-based service through its paces, with … Read More »
Brake to run free road safety webinar next week
Taking place on Tuesday 16th September, the webinar marks the first time that Brake's Pledge training, sponsored by ARI Fleet UK, is being run as a … Read More »
Intelligent Telematics sets up installation & support service
Dubbed Intelligent Installations, the new service will not only provide ongoing support to Intelligent Telematics, but also work with leading UK organisations including mobile networks, vehicle … Read More »
Robert Hazelwood joins BCA as commercial director
Hazelwood joins BCA from Volkswagen Group UK where he held a number of senior positions over nine years, latterly as Volkswagen Brand Director and, prior to … Read More »
Telogis to support Brake’s national road safety campaigns
The firm, a provider of solutions for driver and commercial vehicle productivity and safety, will give financial support, speakers and information to promote Brake’s practitioner services and … Read More »
Shocking footage shows reckless driving at roadworks
The video clips feature two examples of workers narrowly escaping serious injury when inattentive drivers ignore signs on the road and do not slow down. The … Read More »
Facelifted Audi A6 gains cleaner engines
Under the changes, the A6 saloon and Avant models gain styling revisions, including an updated singleframe grille, the air inlets, the bumpers, the side sills, the … Read More »
Peugeot Exalt concept gets new look for Paris Motor Show
Based on the Onyx concept from Paris 2012, the revised concept features a new livery using shades of grey with its distinctive “Shark Skin” rear end … Read More »
Number of new car derivatives quadruples
The firm’s data shows that the number of new car derivatives brought to market rose from 1,083 during 2009 to an astonishing 4,403 last year. Half … Read More »
Car crime ‘on verge of being decriminalised’
The policing watchdog carried out an inspection of police forces in England and Wales, HM Inspectorate of Constabulary (HMIC) and found that victims of high-volume offences were … Read More »
Alphabet launches "taster pack" demo for AlphaCity car sharing scheme
Available to both existing and prospective customers, the AlphaCity taster pack, which comprises BMW 1 Series, 3 Series and MINI Countryman models, provides fleets with the … Read More »
Clarke Telecom cuts fleet costs & emissions
Working with Lex, the firm is switching to a solus badge deal with Vauxhall using a whole-life cost policy. The 80-strong fleet comprising Vauxhall Astra, Insignia … Read More »
FMG accredited with ISO 39001 in Road Traffic Safety
The ISO standard aims to make roads safer for all who use them, by reducing the risk of serious injury or death. To become certified a … Read More »
Mazda unveils new MX-5
Unveiled this morning (4th September) at simultaneous events around the globe, the new model will go on sale next year weighing 100kg less than the outgoing … Read More »
Mitsubishi gives first look at Outlander PHEV Concept-S
The carmaker said the Outlander PHEV Concept-S ‘is designed by MMC to be a special version of the Outlander PHEV production model. It has a refined … Read More »
Infiniti teases Q80 Inspiration concept ahead of Paris debut
The latest picture, which shows the concept in profile, follows last month’s release of a shot of the grille, and the announcement that the concept will … Read More »
Hyundai previews i20 Coupe
Now badged as a Coupe, the new model is clearly marked out from the five-door version revealed last month, with the brand saying it ‘promises to … Read More »
AA’s Sarah Dopson joins ICFM Council
Dopson has worked in the fleet industry for over 15 years and started her professional career as fleet manager for Electricity Direct UK, responsible for a … Read More »
IAM warns commuting drivers to watch out for distracted youngsters
Road safety charity the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) has issued the warning as many schools in England return from the summer break, bringing a 20% … Read More »
