Natalie Middleton
Shell launches enhanced fraud detection technology for euroShell card
The new technology, which is launched as Shell improves the design and functionality of Shell Card Online, is founded on the same system that banks use … Read More »
London car club industry looks to build 1 million members by 2020
The Car Lite event is being held as forecasts from the car cub industry suggest that, with sustained investment by all stakeholders, London could see up … Read More »
Drivers admit to speeding on A9
The survey by the A9 Safety Group found that 20% of respondents indicated that they had travelled at 15 miles an hour or more above the … Read More »
Jo Elms appointed as commercial director at LeasePlan
Elms has worked for LeasePlan for nine years, becoming brand director of LeasePlan’s SME brand LeasePlanGo (formerly FleetLine) in January 2006 and franchisee brand Network in … Read More »
UK car leasing firm becomes “world’s first” to accept Bitcoin payments
The nationwide lease broker is now accepting the currency as a method of payment for its handling charge, which is applicable to all new cars leased. … Read More »
IAM responds to criticism on 20mph limit research
In its report, the IAM said that its analysis of government data has found that the number of serious accidents on 20mph roads has increased by … Read More »
RAC reports ‘frightening’ levels of ignorance over mobile phone law
So says the RAC as its research suggests that 12% of drivers don't know that texting and driving is illegal and 21% don't realise it is … Read More »
Misfuelling costs British motorists £60m a year
The firm’s data reveals that in the last 12 months a motorist has put the wrong fuel in their car approximately once every four minutes, equating … Read More »
EST replaces Smarter Driving programme with new subsidised Ecodriving scheme
The scheme provides fleets with subsidised ecodriving training directly from driver training companies in a move to open up more opportunities for driver training companies to … Read More »
Ebbon-Dacs adds no-cost features to new-generation Leaselink platform
The new includes a new, highly visual, analytical user dashboard that provides leasing companies with the metrics to see how any aspect of the new vehicle … Read More »
Road Test: Kia Carens ‘3 Sat Nav’ 1.7 CRDi
Sector: MPV Price: £24,845 Fuel: 56.4mpg CO2: 132g/km Looking at those trashy garden and household gadget brochures that come with the Sunday papers, I’ve often wondered … Read More »
Fleets turning to planned, ongoing investment in software, says Chevin
The company says that it has a small number of major users who set aside an amount of budget every year in order to continue their … Read More »
Northgate Vehicle Hire signs up with National Windscreens
National Windscreens provides all customers with windscreen repair and replacement services on a “same day – next day” basis. It also operates a “repair first” policy, … Read More »
Enterprise launches Enterprise Plus rewards scheme in UK
Enterprise Rent-A-Car has launched its Enterprise Plus rewards scheme in the UK for the first time.
Transport Secretary rejects 60mph proposals & announces new “smart” motorways
The announcement was made as Mr McLoughlin revealed new “smart” motorway schemes for the M1 and M3. The Highways Agency previously consulted on proposals to limit … Read More »
York Hospital NHS Trust uses daily rental & car sharing to replace grey fleet
The scheme sees the Trust partner with Enterprise Rent-A-Car to provide employees with a safer and more efficient business travel programme than the previous grey fleet … Read More »
Pricing revealed for new Infiniti Q50 2.0-litre turbo
The new rear-wheel drive model joins the existing 2.2-litre diesel and V6 petrol-electric hybrid and is based on a turbocharged petrol 4-cylinder engine with 258lb.ft of … Read More »
Affinity Water awards solus fleet deal to Ford for wide vehicle range
The firm previously sourced its vehicles from a number of different manufacturers but, following an extensive tender process, now Water expects to replace around 300 of … Read More »
AMT Vehicle Rental & JCT600 sign one of largest-ever Maserati fleet deals
The contract for 12 Maserati Ghibli models was signed with the fleet division of Yorkshire-based JCT600. The models delivered to AMT Group so far are the … Read More »
SmartWitness video helps lorry driver dispute motorway collision claim
The footage (see here) captures the moment the blue Nissan Note hits the side of the lorry and then is bounced across the road and flipped … Read More »
IAM conclusion on road casualties in 20mph zones branded ‘bogus’
In its report, the IAM said that its analysis of government data has found that the number of serious accidents on 20mph roads has increased by … Read More »
Hitachi Capital appoints Matt Schembri as new marketing head
Schembri will be responsible for leading innovation, e-commerce strategy and marketing across all three divisions of Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions, namely Hitachi Capital Car Solutions, Commercial … Read More »
Councils’ street light savings paid for with lives, finds AA
The organisation has highlighted that at least five pedestrians and a cyclist have been killed since 2009 because, according to accident investigators at inquests, drivers had … Read More »
LGA calls for government to share fuel duty cash with councils
The LGA said the Government could inject a further £1bn a year into roads maintenance by investing just 2 pence per litre of existing fuel duty … Read More »
Serious accidents on 20mph roads rise 26%
Analysis of government data by the road safety charity has found that the number of serious accidents on 20mph roads has increased by over a quarter … Read More »
Fleets get to grips with safety technology
Arval’s first “eSafetyAware! Driving Experience” event was planned to coincide with UK Road Safety week, and supported by the Chief Fire Officers Association. At the event, … Read More »
North east's largest independent motor group renews Michelin deal for contract hire fleet
Maintenance Controller Dave Rowell said that the business had found the tyres to last longer and the team had also been impressed by Michelin’s customer service. … Read More »
Two-thirds of fleet operators believe fines for texting while driving should be increased
The seven-day survey was held after scientists from the Transport Research Laboratory found texting to be more dangerous than driving after a couple of drinks, talking … Read More »
Volkswagen Passat makes world premiere
Unveiled at the Volkswagen Design Centre in Potsdam, the latest Passat (see video here) is based on the group's modular MQB platform, which also underpins the Golf … Read More »
MPs call for insurers to stop whiplash fraud
The recommendations are part of a new report, released today (4th July) by the Transport Committee to review the Government’s plans to tackle fraudulent and exaggerated … Read More »
