Natalie Middleton
Nissan Pulsar hatchback to be priced from £15,995
Marking the carmaker’s return to the sector and the revival of the Pulsar name, the new model offers ‘traditional C-segment buyers an alternative to the successful … Read More »
Rising fleet registrations contribute to 10.6% rise in H1 new car registrations
Newly released data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that 1,287,265 new cars were registered in the first six months of the … Read More »
Mercedes launches Fleet & Business Comparison Tool
The tool enables fleet customers and company car drivers to compare any Mercedes-Benz model with the three nearest like-for-like competitors, or any vehicle they choose. Provided … Read More »
Government takes step closer to new drug-driving offence
Previously slated to launch this autumn, the new drug-driving offence is due to come into force on 2nd March 2015, according to the Department for Transport, … Read More »
Wakefield and District Housing reduces insurance claims 26% with telematics
Using the technology, the firm, which runs up to 400 vehicles and a workforce of 560 authorised drivers, has been able to downsize its fleet by … Read More »
Network Rail awards licence checking contract to Licence Bureau
The contract, announced after a tender process which started in August 2013, sees Licence Bureau starting a partnership to deliver Network Rail’s driver licence validation service … Read More »
Mazda MX-5 global reveal set for 3rd September
The initial unveiling of the roadster – listed as the bestselling two-seater sports car of all time by Guinness World Records – will take place on … Read More »
EVs to play vital role in measuring pollution risk in Leicester
The project, run by the Air Quality Group at the University of Leicester along with Cenex, the UK’s First Centre of Excellence for Low Carbon and … Read More »
Volvo & Fleet21 team up to improve business driver safety
The carmaker has always had a pre-eminent reputation for building the safest cars on the road – Volvo cars fitted with the latest safety systems have … Read More »
SMA Vehicle Remarketing places fleet order for MG6 GT
The MG6 GT SE models ordered by SMA feature the new 1.9 litre DTi-Tec diesel engines with 148bhp and 258lb.ft of torque but with improved emissions … Read More »
Matthew Clark moves from cash allowance to company car scheme
The firm has awarded a contract for the funding and management of its fleet to Zenith, covering 160 business need drivers. One of the key aims … Read More »
New online fleet tool offers tailored approach to road risk management
Suited to any size and type of fleet, the iFleet tool has been launched by Ignition RM following six years of development and an investment of … Read More »
Citroen announces pricing for new C4 Cactus
First unveiled in 2013, the C4 Cactus brings a radical approach to motoring, with Citroen saying it ‘offers more of what really counts’. Set to start … Read More »
Spec & pricing revealed for 2014 Toyota Yaris
Offered in both three and five-door models, the 2014 Yaris continues the previous Active and Icon grades, which are joined by new Sport and Excel trims. … Read More »
Technology to increasingly transform fleet industry, says BVRLA
That’s the finding of a new survey by the BVRLA, which revealed the results at its inaugural Fleet Technology Congress held yesterday (1st July) at the … Read More »
Balfour Beatty awards £100m fleet contract to Lex
The five-year deal with the global infrastructure services group sees Birmingham-headquartered Lex Autolease assume responsibility for 6,000 vehicles which are used across all of Balfour Beatty’s … Read More »
Majority of public back young driver restrictions, finds RAC Foundation
That’s the finding of an Ipsos MORI survey for the RAC Foundation which also shows that amongst young drivers themselves, more support graduated licensing (41%) than … Read More »
Reckless driving captured on camera
The video shows that a dangerously cutting in front of the HGV on the A4146, near Milton Keynes Village in Buckinghamshire. The driver of the Ford … Read More »
Almost 30% of road deaths involve at-work drivers
The Strategic Review of the Management of Occupational Road Risk commissioned by RosPA and carried out by the Transport Research Laboratory and the Centre for Transport … Read More »
EV battery reliability proves better than expected in extensive two-year trial
EV battery reliability & economy proves better than expected in extensive two-year trial Electric vehicles have shown better-than-expected results for predicted battery reliability, economy and durability … Read More »
Lexus extends IS 300h range with new Executive Edition
The Executive Edition builds on the Luxury trim with leather upholstery and the Lexus Navigation system as well as front and rear parking sensors, 17-inch alloy … Read More »
Volkswagen Group Leasing expands northern sales team
Adam brings with over ten years’ experience in the corporate fleet market. He was previously a key fleet business development manager at Lombard Vehicle Management and … Read More »
Quentin Willson to host new-look EST Fleet Hero Awards
Willson comes on board as the EST announces changes including the introduction of two new categories to the awards, which are now open to applications from … Read More »
Just Fleet & How’s My Driving? announce fleet road safety partnership
The partnership between Just Fleet, the first dedicated motor fleet insurance broker in the UK where every vehicle is fitted with a 3G front facing accident … Read More »
61% of London drivers fined, clamped or towed due to parking sign confusion
The firm’s survey found that 63% of drivers in the Capital say they find the parking signs confusing, while 48% say they avoid parking in the … Read More »
Fleet World deputy editor joins judging panel for EST Fleet Hero Awards
An award-winning motoring journalist, Alex not only works on Fleet World as deputy editor but also edits the EV Fleet World website. Alex is also a … Read More »
29% of fleet operators eat and drink while driving
In response to the snap poll by TrackCompare.co.uk snap poll on ‘Do you eat and drink while driving?’ a total of 71% and 29% said yes. … Read More »
AA highlights '3p-a-litre diesel price rip-off'
The report finds that pump prices for mid-June average 130.47p a litre for petrol and 135.70p for diesel. A month ago, the fuels averaged 129.92p for … Read More »
Center Parcs adds EVs to latest holiday village
Working in partnership with fleet management specialist CLM, the short break holiday operator has added an outright-purchase fleet of 35 electric and low carbon vehicles. The … Read More »
Volvo to fit Android Auto to next generation of cars
Unveiled at this year’s Google I/O, the interface provides Android smartphone users with features ‘including turn-by-turn navigation from Google Maps, your curated playlists and radio stations … Read More »
