Natalie Middleton
Justice Secretary toughens up laws on banned drivers
Under the new offence, disqualified drivers will now face up to 10 years in prison – five times the current maximum sentence – if they cause … Read More »
Strong fleet market shows renewed business confidence, says Motiva
So says fleet specialist Motiva Group, which has reported its best first-quarter results since the start of the recession five years ago. The company, based in … Read More »
CompareMyFleet.com offers free fleet health check & “top tips guide”
The firm says that obtaining maximum value for money should be a key priority for all businesses, but too often organisations fail to regularly check that … Read More »
BT adds to Vauxhall fleet with new low-CO2 models
The deal largely consists of the new Insignia, powered by the 2.0CDTi 138bhp engine with Vauxhall’s ecoFLEX technology. The Insignias, which have been specified in Design … Read More »
Manheim publishes best practice guide for remarketing emergency vehicles
The firm says that the market for used, blue light vehicles has been burdened for some years with the practice of selling fully functioning, often branded … Read More »
New RoSPA road safety manager to address occupational road risk
Appointed to the RoSPA Scotland office, Allan will draw on his police officer experience of nearly 32 years to raise awareness of the risks of driving for … Read More »
Average true mpg is 19% lower than official figures, says What Car?
The publication has used experienced engineers to scientifically calculate real-life mpg figures by driving drive test vehicles over a variety of real roads, including motorway, A … Read More »
BVRLA welcomes rental broker YelloHire as member
YelloHire has been involved in the car, minibus and van hire business since the late 1990s. The company serves more than 450 locations in the UK … Read More »
DriverConnex secures funding award for SME fleet telematics app
The backing comes under the Electric and Intelligent Vehicles project programme and coincides with the company’s reallocation to Coventry University Technology Park – a move that … Read More »
Venson unveils cost-cutting tips for fleets
So says independent leasing and fleet management specialist, Venson Automotive Solutions, which is offering tips for fleets on how to maintain or improve that all-important bottom … Read More »
New police relationship officer at TRACKER to work with police fleets
Barrs joins the stolen vehicle recovery specialist from his position as chief superintendent for South Yorkshire Police, where he was responsible for the operational performance management … Read More »
Europcar adds SEAT Leon models to line-up
‘The new SEAT Leon design is the perfect option for families who still want to make a style statement on the road, as well as have access … Read More »
Honda announces details for refreshed Civic
Priced from £16,995 for the entry-level 1.4 i-VTEC S, the 2014 Civic been engineered to feel more agile and responsive, thanks to the re-tuned front and … Read More »
Prices revealed for new Nissan X-Trail & Juke
The new X-Trail arrives in UK showrooms this July offering 2WD and 4WD with a choice of five or seven seats. Prices start from £22,995 for … Read More »
Peugeot announces pricing & specs for new 108
Priced from £8,245 on the road, the new city car is available in three and five-door hatch or TOP! Cabrio body styles and with a choice … Read More »
Drivers to be fined for ignoring safety signs
The agency said it is supporting Greater Manchester Police and Cheshire Police in a number of prosecutions resulting from incidents last month where drivers have ignored … Read More »
Fleet Evolution to run free webinars on benefits of salary sacrifice for fleets
The firm, a specialist in salary sacrifice for cars, will host three web sessions to explain the scheme, its applicability to every size company and the … Read More »
Vehicle rental firm invests £100k in inspection app
Car2U, which hires and leases a range of vehicles to organisations and individuals around the country, decided to develop its own inhouse software to record the … Read More »
SIG plc extends fleet partnership with FMG
The company is an international supplier of construction products, which includes insulation, roofing and commercial interiors, and the nationwide deal will cover incident management, roadside assistance, third party … Read More »
Over half of fleet operators believe technology will end speeding
Asked “Could technology bring an end to speeding?”, 56% of respondents said yes. Kjell Anderton, a TrackCompare director, said: ‘After years of uncertainty, there are now clear … Read More »
Zenith offers flexible benefits solution to employees
Dubbed “Zenith Work:Life”, the solution is provided by Aviva and uses an online portal to bring salary and benefits information together in one place, enabling employees … Read More »
Alphabet to launch dedicated broker channel
Alphabet has launched its first-ever dedicated broker channel, partnering with a number of established brokers in the UK to bring added support.
New Fleet Logistics salary sacrifice car scheme said to be 10% cheaper
Called FleetBENEFIT, the scheme applies multi-bidding to every new car via a panel of funders to find the most attractive rate for the driver. The firm … Read More »
Government to press ahead with wide-ranging reforms to Highways Agency
Due to be completed in the next year, the changes will save the taxpayer at least £2.6bn over the next 10 years according to the DfT … Read More »
Latest government support for low-emission vehicles will encourage fleets, says BVRLA
In the announcement, the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) confirmed that: It will continue to provide the plug-in car grant until at least 50,000 vehicles … Read More »
Latest section of "smart" motorway opens on M25
The latest section is between junctions 5 and 6/7 and sees the hard shoulder converted for use as a permanent traffic lane with enhanced on-road technology … Read More »
Mazda adds new Mazda3 to driving school scheme
The scheme, which runs until 30th June 2014, provides incentives for qualified driving instructors in the UK who are self-employed or work for small driving schools. … Read More »
Prudential signs up to Leasedrive salary sacrifice scheme
The deal follows a tender exercise that saw Prudential look for a partner offering a scheme that fitted in with the company’s culture as well as … Read More »
Nick Clegg launches £500m scheme to boost EV & hybrid take-up
The Deputy Prime Minster said the scheme would look to get drivers into ultra low emission vehicles by extending the grants for ultra-low emission vehicles, targeting … Read More »
ACFO chairman Damian James to step down due to job promotion
James, currently head of operations at Bracknell Forest Council, which includes fleet responsibility, has been promoted to head of performance and resources at the authority. The … Read More »
