Natalie Middleton
London Congestion Charge to rise
The change, which follows a public consultation that took place earlier this year, will see the daily Congestion Charge price rise from £10 to £11.50 (or … Read More »
Jaguar and Lexus & Volkswagen up! take lead spots in 2014 JD Power survey
Held during the first quarter of the year, the What Car?/JD Power study surveyed over 15,000 motorists on four key areas, covering vehicle appeal (which includes … Read More »
BVRLA announces Richard Parry-Jones to chair Fleet Technology Congress
Taking place at the Heritage Motor Centre in Gaydon on 1st July, the inaugural event will explore the latest trends in connected vehicles, telematics, “Big Data” and intelligent … Read More »
Northgate launches in Wimbledon as part of extensive growth plans for London
Situated on Plough Lane, Northgate’s new branch will target local businesses across Wimbledon Village and Town, Kingston upon Thames, Wandsworth, Mitcham and Sutton with the company’s … Read More »
UK car production sees sharp rise in April
The increase boosted year-to-date volumes 6.9%, with January-April exports up 8.7%. ‘The thriving nature of the UK car manufacturing industry was evident in April as … Read More »
Avis Car Rental offers mobile W-Fi for business travellers
The move means that Avis UK customers will have access to 1GB per day internet access for as little as £8.50 per day. Offering a fast … Read More »
New AFR rates announced by HMRC
Under the latest announcement, the rates for all size petrol and diesel engines remain the same, with just a 1p decrease in the per mile rate … Read More »
Total Motion adds new app to Driver Support Package
The Leicester-based fleet management firm’s existing Driver Support Package which includes dedicated telephone support and access to an online application containing client tailored information, advice and … Read More »
Bentley teases new SUV in video
The promotional video provides some of the first shots of the new Suv, using the tagline ‘We don’t see lines. We see light.’ The firm added that: ‘Bentley’s … Read More »
Google reveals self-driving car
Announced at a conference in California, the vehicle will be built by the firm itself and will not feature pedals or a steering wheel, instead being … Read More »
Brake renews calls for tougher penalties for drivers who kill & seriously injure
Released in advance of the recently announced review of charges and penalties, the criminal justice figures for 2013 show that a total of 438 drivers were convicted … Read More »
M25 motorist clocked speeding at 149mph
The figure was revealed by the Institute of Advanced Motorists following its freedom of information requests to 39 police authorities, with the replies also revealing that … Read More »
Sue Ryder reduces rental costs across car fleet
The organisation has leased 120 vehicles from Lex, which has become the sole fleet provider following a competitive tender process. The agreement includes 90 new Skoda … Read More »
Alphabet appoints new business development manager
Formerly a senior risk analyst for Inchcape Fleet Solutions, Lines will work closely with Alphabet’s business development and corporate mobility teams in the UK, as well … Read More »
No "one size fits all" fleet formula, find FIAG workshop
That is the view of Geoffrey Bray, a fleet industry veteran of 50 years and chairman of the newly-launched Fleet Industry Advisory Group (FIAG), which is … Read More »
Drug and alcohol misuse in the workplace comes under microscope
Due to come into effect from the autumn, the new rules will mean it will be an offence to be over the generally prescribed limits for … Read More »
KeeResources launches KWIKstart free vehicle data
The data covers model year specific codes and descriptions for cars and commercial vehicles sold in the UK since 2002. Suitable for a range of new … Read More »
Price should be last consideration when on the fleet procurement trail
Speaking to delegates, Hill, a FIAG founding member, advised fleet managers that value for money should be a prime criterion in supplier selection alongside their ability … Read More »
Daimler & Europcar's car2go car sharing scheme pulls out of UK
In a statement, the firm said that it would pulling out of the UK from the 30th May 2014. The scheme was launched in London in … Read More »
Volvo begins 2015 XC90 reveal with interior shots
The pictures of the interior – which precede a full external reveal in August – back up the carmaker’s claims that it’s the most luxurious ever, … Read More »
Arnaud Leclerc appointed Citroën UK MD
The news follows the announcement earlier this month that previous Citroën UK MD Linda Jackson has been appointed CEO for the Citroën brand with effect from … Read More »
2015 VW Passat to get high-performance diesel & plug-in hybrid
Due to be unveiled at the Paris Motor Show in October, the eighth-generation Passat saloon and estate range will feature fuel efficiency improvements of up to … Read More »
Fiat announces pricing for refreshed 500
On sale in the UK now in hatchback and convertible body-styles, the line-up includes the new 105bhp 0.9 TwinAir Turbo, the newest addition to TwinAir engine … Read More »
Greater safeguards needed on telematics information
Last week saw Tom Ellis of insurance comparison website Gocompare tell The Telegraph: ‘In 10 years' time there will still be customers who prefer not to … Read More »
LeasePlan publishes free guide on how to cut your costs under fleet optimisation
To help fleets cut their costs, LeasePlan has published a free online guide on fleet optimisation. The firm says it prides itself on its open-calculation approach … Read More »
Mazda fleet sales set to rise further following 107% growth in 2013/14
In the 12 months ending 31st March 2014, Mazda fleet sales accounted for 24.1% of 34,561 total registrations compared with 15.7% of volume in the preceding … Read More »
Over half of fleet operators say traffic lights should stay red for longer
The week-long survey, held earlier this month, followed a government announcement that it is reviewing crossing times across the country after concerns that pensioners and others … Read More »
Days Contract Hire boosts customer support with new appointments
Faye Emms has joined DCH in the newly created position of client relationship executive. Emms, having previously worked for leading national radio companies, will be responsible … Read More »
Dangerous motorway filtering captured in new SmartWitness video
The footage captures the moment the Ford Focus hits the side of the lorry after running out of filtering space as it tries to join the … Read More »
Majority of fleets do not contest driver parking fines, ACFO reports
That’s the finding of new ACFO research which also discovered that 17% of employers charge drivers are an administration fee if they incur a PCN, which … Read More »
