Natalie Middleton
The Sun calls for diesel scrappage scheme following London Mayor’s air quality manifesto
The tabloid newspaper says the campaign is for ‘compensation for the millions of drivers seduced into buying diesel cars – and who now face large fines … Read More »
London’s Air Ambulance adds Skoda Octavia vRS estate to rapid response fleet
The 2.0 TSI models with six-speed manual gearbox have been chosen on the back of their high level of practicality, reliability and durability in addition to … Read More »
British drivers most likely to take a “selfie”, finds Ford
According to the survey, British drivers were the most likely to photograph themselves while on the move (33%), ahead of counterparts in Germany (28%), France (28%), … Read More »
DVLA to host driving licence fees consultation webchat
Taking place on 15th August 2014 at 2pm, the webchat will give customers and stakeholders the opportunity to ask DVLA finance and policy leads questions on … Read More »
Greater focus on intelligence-led drink drive enforcement needed, says IAM
The call comes as new figures published today (7th August) by the Department for Transport show the number of fatal accidents involving drink drivers last year … Read More »
New Skoda Fabia to include 82g/km GreenLine model
Set to make its debut in Paris in October 2014, the new third-generation Fabia will use up to 17% fuel than its predecessor, making it the … Read More »
MINI becomes first carmaker to offer JustPark smart parking app
Using the free-to-download app (see video here), JustPark-registered drivers can find, book and navigate to a parking space, choosing from over 100,000 spaces across the UK. Drivers … Read More »
UK's major motorways struck by lane closures every day in 2013
Figures obtained under a Freedom of Information request by insurer swiftcover.com show that many of the UK’s busiest motorways didn’t operate at full capacity for a single day … Read More »
Proposed penalties for non-Euro 6 diesels will not impact RVs, says CAP
Only if a similar scheme were rolled out to other UK cities would demand for non-Euro 6 diesels be sufficiently dented to impact on used values. … Read More »
Rising new car sales are potential threat to used car industry, says Glass’s
So says Glass’s, following the news that the UK’s new car market rose in July for the 29th consecutive month, leading the SMMT to increase its … Read More »
Mazda Contract Hire poised for another record year
The carmaker says that from April to June it put more than 300 new vehicles on the UK's roads compared with 153 cars in the equivalent … Read More »
Trakm8 unveils new website
The new website is intended to promote the complete telematics offering available form the firm, which has a history of delivering successful, bespoke logistical solutions to … Read More »
QBE sign up to FMG’s incident management services for motor fleet customers
The contract will see FMG provide end-to-end delegated claims management services for QBE’s portfolio of UK motor fleet customers and will work with QBE, its brokers … Read More »
Driverless cars to top agenda at PACTS annual autumn conference
Hosted by Thatcham Research near Newbury in Berkshire, the event will give delegates hands-on experience of the new technology. Outdoor and indoor displays include the chance … Read More »
“Workshop Window” video service provides transparency in servicing
Developed by CitNOW, the service provides customers with technician videos outlining “red” work – repairs that need to be carried out as a priority. Videos are … Read More »
Warwick Business School: UK economic recovery & rising used car prices prompt car sales growth
Announced today, the figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show 172,907 units were registered last month, up 6.6% compared to July 2013 and leading … Read More »
Scottish Enterprise signs up to grey fleet licence checking from Licence Bureau
The organisation identifies and exploits opportunities for Scotland's economic growth by supporting Scottish companies to compete, helping to build globally competitive sectors, attracting new investment and … Read More »
Europcar launches ExCeL Valet Service
The recently opened “first of its kind” Mobility Centre at ExCel London already offers chauffeur services to visitors to the exhibition and conference venue. Now the … Read More »
Fleets look to review risk management policies following new HSE guide
An updated version of "Driving at Work: Managing Work Related Road Safety" was made available at the end of April, the first update of the guide … Read More »
Fleets increasingly looking at outsourcing, says Fleet Alliance
The upsurge in interest comes as fleet management becomes an increasingly complex issue compared with 10 years ago, says Rob Wentworth-James, corporate sales director at Fleet … Read More »
Fleet registrations up 5.4% in July as SMMT increases forecast for 2014
Last month saw fleet registrations rise 5.4% compared to July 2013, reaching a total of 88,256 from 83,763 units the year before. Meanwhile in line with … Read More »
Motoring law expert warns drug drivers to think again
In addition to unveiling that 3% of motorists have driven on drugs in the past year, the survey by Brake and Direct Line found that just … Read More »
Kia previews Sorento interior
Set to be unveiled in Korea at the end of this month ahead of a European debut at the Paris Motor Show in October, the third-generation … Read More »
ARI to save customers time & money with pool fleet tool
The programme has already been taken up by a national utility company and a well-known charity, with ARI saying more significant business wins are on the … Read More »
Northern cities set out £15bn transport blueprint
Due to be presented to Chancellor George Osborne today, the report, “One North: A Proposition for an Interconnected North”, is the result of a partnership between … Read More »
New Emissions Analytics tool to help local authorities clean up NOx
The launch of the tool comes as EU judges are told that the UK is to break nitrogen dioxide limits until at least 2030 – more than 20 years … Read More »
Fleets urged to look at greater mobile phone ban enforcement to stop distracted driving
Under recently announced plans, transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin is looking at doubling the penalty points in the current sanction to six for handheld mobile phone use … Read More »
Used car trade values more stable than last summer, says CAP
According to Black Book Live, the average reduction in values between July and August has only dropped around 1% this year at the three years and … Read More »
One million UK drivers admit driving on drugs in past year
The research also found that just over one in ten (11%) think they may have been a passenger with a drug driver. At the same time, … Read More »
Specsavers & Fleet21 partner for driver eyecare benefit
Under the partnership driver safety specialist Fleet21 will offer its customers discounted eye tests and glasses through Specsavers Corporate Eyecare. In addition, other benefits will be … Read More »
