Natalie Middleton
Scotland’s road casualties reach record low
The figures – released as Department for Transport stats show that Great Britian road casualties fell but motorway deaths increased – show that casualties fell by … Read More »
Ford 1.0-litre EcoBoost scores International Engine of the Year hat-trick
Praised for its drivability, performance, economy, refinement and technology, the unit won the overall title and the sub 1-litre category. Available in models including the Ford … Read More »
JCT600 appoints broker account manager for fleet division
The independently owned Bradford-based motor group has announced the move a year after it grouped together its volume fleet functions offering a range of brands for … Read More »
Road deaths decline in latest DfT stats but motorway deaths rise
The new data shows that in 2013, 1,713 people were killed in road accidents, the lowest number on record, and half as many as in 2000. … Read More »
Brake issues guidance on tackling blind spot risks for cars & vans
In 2012, 866 cyclists, pedestrians and motorbikers were killed and 13,781 were seriously injured on UK roads, equating to 40 deaths and serious injuries per day; … Read More »
ABEC to gain significant savings under Lex leasing deal
Based in Tewkesbury, and with offices in London, Birmingham, Cardiff and Horsham, the firm was previously purchasing vehicles as well as using short-term rental. Under the … Read More »
Audi appoints Cian O’Brien has new head of sales
Originally from Cork, O’Brien succeeds Paul Sansom, who has been promoted to the role of managing director of Audi South Africa. O’Brien moves to the Milton … Read More »
VW Golf Sportsvan scores only five-star result in Euro NCAP tests
The Golf SV achieved 87% of the maximum points total. In the important child protection section the Golf SV also did extremely well, achieving over 85% … Read More »
Enigma Telematics merges with Italy's Viasat Group
The newly-merged company will look to bring its combined expertise to the growing insurance telematics market in the UK, utilising Viasat’s experience and the strong, well-established … Read More »
Toyota reveals £40k Fuel Cell Sedan
Last seen in concept form at the 2013 Tokyo Motor Show, the four-door model marks the carmaker’s first fuel cell sedan, with the carmaker saying that: … Read More »
Ford unveils new Edge
The third SUV in the carmaker’s line-up, the Edge joins the Kuga and EcoSport as the flagship model, bringing technological advancements such as Adaptive Steering technology, … Read More »
New SME company car contract hire comparator launches
Set to save SME customers an average of £50 per vehicle every month, the Sytner Supply service is designed for fleets of up to 75 vehicles … Read More »
Pod Point offers UK’s first lease option on EV charging points
Under the deal, businesses can lease a POD point charging unit, have it installed professionally and gain immediate access to the Pay-as-you-Go facilities for less than … Read More »
Brake warns of dangers of over-the-counter drugs as hayfever season starts
The warning comes from Brake as it reports that a survey conducted held with Direct Line has found an alarming level of ignorance and complacency about … Read More »
More joined-up thinking needed in vehicle remarketing sector, says VRA
That was the message delivered at the end of the Vehicle Remarketing Association's (VRA) second technology showcase, held at the Kassam Stadium in Oxford. The showcase … Read More »
Tusker gains MP support to make teachers eligible for salary sacrifice
Conservative MP David Davies has tabled an Early Day Motion (EDM) in the House of Commons in support of the firm’s campaign to stop thousands of … Read More »
TRACKER recovers vehicles worth £60k in just one week
Working in collaboration with the Metropolitan, Essex and Kent police forces, TRACKER was able to track and recover a BMW 3 Series Sport, BMW X5, VW … Read More »
Kestrel Guards signs long-term rental deal with Burnt Tree
The three-year contract follows the recent opening of Burnt Tree’s brand new vehicle rental and contract hire branch in Southampton and covers a complete fleet replacement … Read More »
Grey fleet usage falls amongst public sector fleets, says Chevin
The company says that in many organisations risk management issues have led to a decline in grey fleet usage of vehicles and that vehicles are instead … Read More »
Sub-100g/km Toyota hybrids prove popular with SCC user-choosers
The company, which has its headquarters in Birmingham, employs more than 2,000 people from 11 UK locations, and many more across Europe. It runs a 350-strong … Read More »
Applications open for new-look EST Fleet Hero Awards
Now in their ninth year, the awards recognise private and public organisations that are proactively reducing fuel bills and cutting carbon emissions through innovative transport policies, … Read More »
Salary sacrifice: universal fleet solution or niche product?
Salary sacrifice has been a buzzword in the fleet industry for the last few years, as leasing and fleet management firms highlight how such schemes … Read More »
Quartix supports growth plans with board appointments
Both Boughton and Warwick have strong track records in international business development, and the firm says their experience and guidance will be invaluable. Quartix opened a … Read More »
Europcar trials Roadside Assistance Express in Scotland
With standard roadside assistance, the customer and the broken down vehicle are taken to the closest Europcar branch by one of its recovery partners. There, the … Read More »
Jeep to target fleets with new Cherokee
Following in the footsteps of its recently launched bigger brother – the Grand Cherokee SUV – the Cherokee midsize SUV forms the second key model in … Read More »
SEAT unveils new Leon X-PERIENCE crossover
The new model joins the existing Leon line-up as the fifth model and features permanent four-wheel drive along with all-road suspension and kit, and a range … Read More »
Government announces ban on CCTV parking fines
Announced by Communities Secretary Eric Pickles and Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin, the ban was first mooted last September and will now become law through the Deregulation Bill, … Read More »
Addison Lee switches to full Michelin tyre policy
The firm was using mid-range tyres on its 4,700 vehicles, but after testing Michelin tyres on eight cars, including a Ford Galaxy and Mercedes-Benz S-Class, fleet … Read More »
Venson takes part in BVRLA customer service pilot scheme
The firm’s Tim Jagdev, account executive, attended an assessment day and successfully completed a customer service programme, achieving Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA). He was also registered on … Read More »
Mercedes announces prices for new C-Class Estate
On sale from September, the estate is the second model to join the latest C-Class line-up after the saloon and offers increased dimensions, including an extra … Read More »
