Natalie Middleton
Thatcham-certified devices provide solution to technology-led car theft trend
So says Thatcham Research, the motor insurers’ automotive research centre, adding that such devices are becoming one of the few solutions to protect vehicles as thieves … Read More »
Martin Keighley becomes MD at DrivenData
Keighley brings 35 years’ automotive industry experience, including his former roles at CAP and VIPDATA. DrivenData provides Fleetnet coded used values, alongside new vehicle data, including … Read More »
Fleets throw weight behind tougher sentences for banned drivers
Announced earlier this month, the change means that disqualified drivers will now face up to 10 years in prison – five times the current maximum sentence … Read More »
Tusker reports record demand for salary sacrifice & contract hire
The firm has reported a record performance for its salary sacrifice scheme, SS4C, over the first four months of 2014, with the highest ever number of … Read More »
NHS Scotland appoints Enterprise to reduce transport costs
As the country’s largest public sector organisation and employer, NHS Scotland currently employs approximately 140,000 staff who work across 14 regional NHS Boards, seven Special NHS … Read More »
Blu-3 to use WEBFLEET to cut fuel costs and carbon emissions
The firm is using the technology on vehicles from cars to 32-tonne rigid trucks to monitor fleet location, activity and efficiency. The technology will play an … Read More »
Nissan issues teaser pic of new Golf rival
The move marks its re-entry to the segment following the phasing out of the Almera. It also heralds the revival of the Pulsar name, which was … Read More »
New integrated compliance tool for licence checking & risk management
Intended to help provide firms with an auditable trail to show compliance with duty of care and corporate manslaughter legislation, the firm’s Compliance Managed Services are … Read More »
Brake puts spotlight on fleet vehicle maintenance & employer responsibilities
Taking place this summer, the seminar will cover “Maintenance and mechanics: how safe are your vehicles and who's checking them?” The event will see experienced fleet … Read More »
Economic growth in South East fuels used car “micro climate”
Shoreham has identified an area between Chichester and Brighton on the south coast up to Farnborough in the west, Essex in the east and Hertfordshire in … Read More »
BMW & Drive Software Solutions to sponsor BVRLA 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” … Read More »
“Partner pressure” increase risk of drivers having accident
The research also found that “partner pressure” made motorists feel twice as rushed, pushing up the risk of them having an accident. The research found that … Read More »
Instant action on car crashes could drive down claims costs by up to 60%
So says Ben Burford, managing director of dedicated motor fleet insurance broker Just Fleet, adding that vehicle operators need to take control of the claims handling … Read More »
Fleets warned of online security risk from Windows XP
The fleet management software company says that Microsoft ended active support for Windows XP in April and will not issue any security patches if weaknesses are … Read More »
Vauxhall Insignia added to benefits package for trainee surveyors
The firm has taken delivery of the 90 Vauxhall Insignias for new entrants of its Trainee Surveyor Programme. Powered by a 2.0 CDTi 138bhp engine with … Read More »
Majority of motorists against 20mph zones
The survey by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) found that half of drivers from the UK are against a blanket 20mph speed limit with under … Read More »
ATS Euromaster scoops RoSPA Gold Award for occupational health and safety management
The company says it’s the only national tyre specialist to be accredited with the RoSPA Gold Award, which was presented to the firm at an official … Read More »
New Alphabet E-Valuation tool pinpoints where EVs will benefit fleets
Dubbed “E-Valuation”, the tool was originally launched last year as part of the firm’s AlphaElectric proposition to analyse a whole fleet in detail with potential for … Read More »
Company car drivers more reckless and less fuel-efficient
The survey by IAM Drive & Survive found that drivers of company vehicles are 25% more likely to have minor accident than grey fleet drivers, according … Read More »
Strong demand for corporate rental leads Alliance Asset Management to expand team
The Cambridgeshire-based firm provides a wide range of vehicle mobility and finance solutions to businesses and says it has seen a significant increase in demand for … Read More »
Zenith reports rising customer service across dealer network
The company’s Pulse reporting platform uses includes a league table of its dealers, which reports on every area of their performance including response to orders, response … Read More »
Less than half of fleets would dismiss an employee for drink-driving
Published today (14 May) in a report for employers with staff who drive for work by Brake's Fleet Safety Forum, the survey reveals: More than half … Read More »
Alphabet adds to wholesale funding team
Joyce is a fleet finance specialist with more than 10 years’ experience in the fleet and mobility sectors. In his new role he will be responsible … Read More »
Applied Driving Techniques launches fleet compliance tool
Dubbed Riskmapp, the solution integrates risk management information, providing instant access to essential fleet data, analysis and documentation. Under the service, fleets will have full online … Read More »
Hitachi Capital adds to RAC partnership with accident management deal
The move sees Hitachi Capital’s 20,000-strong fleet of accident managed cars and commercial vehicles able to access the RAC’s new accident management service, complementing provision for … Read More »
David Brennan joins Nexus as new CEO
Formerly managing director of LeasePlan UK, Brennan has held senior roles at Rover Group, Mazda, RL Polk, and AT Kearney. During his tenure at LeasePlan UK, … Read More »
Local authorities issuing parking & motoring fines on “industrial” scale
New research from Churchill Insurance reveals that local councils hit motorists with parking fines worth around £255m in 2013. Excluding parking tickets issued by the police … Read More »
Tusker directors go electric as firm reports surging EV orders
David Hosking, chief executive officer, Mark Sinclair, chief operating officer and chief commercial officer Iain Carmichael have all opted for BMW i3s, while chief financial officer … Read More »
ETSC opens nominations for 2014 PRAISE Awards for road safety at work
Forming part of the PRAISE project, the annual awards recognise organisations that have made an outstanding commitment to improving work-related road safety. Past winners have included Royal … Read More »
Grass Roots adds first EVs to fleet
The two Renault Kangoo ZE vehicles feature the new Grass Roots “bubbly” branding in the form of vinyl wraps with the slogan “I run on elec-trickery” … Read More »
