Natalie Middleton
Glass’s puts manufacturer RV performance under microscope
The company analysed each model at four milestone ages – one, three, five and seven years. MINI, operating within a classically high-RV performing sector, was helped … Read More »
BMW X5 continues to top car thief’s shopping list, says TRACKER
Figures from the stolen vehicle recovery expert for 2013 show that after the X5, the BMW M3 is the second most stolen and recovered vehicle, moving … Read More »
Average commuter spends over a year travelling in a lifetime
The research surveyed 799 people who work in a major city and travel to work and found that those travelling to or in London for work … Read More »
Inaugural Fleet Industry Advisory Group workshop to focus on best practice
Launched earlier this month, FIAG – www.fiag.co.uk – has been formed by industry veteran Geoffrey Bray and a team of highly experienced professional fleet managers who … Read More »
New Inchcape Fleet Solutions competitive tendering system to generate 'huge savings'
The new Inchcape Fleet Autobid solution, which replaces the firm’s previous long-established competitive tendering model, is intended to more completely address the needs of fleet decision … Read More »
HSE publishes latest guidance on work-related road safety
The guidance on “Driving at work: managing work-related road safety” has been fully reviewed and improved with examples of types of activities companies can use to … Read More »
Stronger pound insulates fleets from wholesale petrol price rise
The report finds that, with the pound worth 7% more against the dollar than this time last year, a 3p to 4p-a-litre increase in petrol pricing … Read More »
Intelligent Telematics announces appointments to support growth plans
The company, a specialist in integrated vehicle tracking and forward-facing camera solutions, has appointed Errin McNamee and Scott Humphrey as group installations manager and group operations … Read More »
Still time for fleets to take part in A14 consultation
In September 2013 the Highways Agency held a public consultation to consider route options for the A14 scheme. As a result of this exercise, the proposed … Read More »
Selsia highlights fleet benefits of using repairer network with new website
Featuring an improved appearance, the new site shows what the Selsia network looks like, where the repairers are located and includes individual profile pages detailing additional … Read More »
Young drivers 2.5 times more likely to be in a serious crash
According to a survey by Vision Critical and road safety charity, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), 71% of young drivers think they are better than … Read More »
European demand helps fuel 12% growth in UK car output, says KPMG
The latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that UK car production rose to 142,158 units last month, bring year-to-date growth … Read More »
UK car industry on track for record output by 2017
The latest rise brings 2014-to-date growth to 2.9%, with the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) saying that the industry is on track for record … Read More »
Volvo launches V60 Plug-in Hybrid R-Design
Available to order now, priced from £51,675 (excl the £5000 Plug-In Car Grant), the new model gains features from teh brand's R-Design specification – which is equivalent to the BMW … Read More »
RAC goes live with first mobile electric vehicle charging unit
A standard RAC diesel VW Transporter van has been fully equipped with an "EVRESCUE" totally portable fast charging unit which can deliver around 15 miles of … Read More »
Final call for entries for 2014 Fleet World Honours
The presentation of the awards is held at The Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, and the resulting media coverage can be felt right around the globe. … Read More »
DfT urges councils to start bidding for Budget pothole funding
Successful local authorities will sign a pothole pledge as a condition of the funding, setting out the number of potholes they will have repaired by March … Read More »
TRACKER launches 48 Hour Recovery Guarantee
Under the deal, if TRACKER is unable to locate a customer’s vehicle within 48 hours, it will refund the customer’s subscription fee. The deal is subject … Read More »
"Traditional Black Book" customers warned of used car trade price dip for May
The move follows a market downturn which began shortly after the traditional monthly edition of Black Book for April was published and led the firm to … Read More »
Fuel prices likely to be hit by unrest in Ukraine
Last month, the RAC said that the issues in the Ukraine would ‘unfortunately affect everyone driving a vehicle in the UK as the fuel market is … Read More »
Business Secretary launches project to develop low-CO2 engine technologies
Launched at Ford’s Dunton Technical Centre in Essex, the ACTIVE (Advanced Combustion Turbocharge Inline Variable Valvetrain Engine) project is one of a number of initiatives supported … Read More »
Revised Toyota Yaris to arrive this summer
Set to arrive this summer, Yaris adopts bold new styling inspired by the new Aygo, including a new revised face based on the brand's current design language … Read More »
New Toyota Aygo on track to offer 68.8mpg & 95g/km
Debuted in the original Aygo in 2005, Toyota's 1.0-litre three-cylinder petrol engine is to become one of a new series of Toyota engines that achieve even … Read More »
Fleet Assist to run open day for leasing companies & garage network
The event builds on the success of the organisation’s first Open Day two years ago and will see management level attendance at come from many of … Read More »
Outlook for UK new car registrations remains promising, says Glass’s
The firm’s comments come as March 2014’s new car registrations hit an impressive 464,824 units – the highest volume on record for the month of March … Read More »
Chevin to run user day to help shape future fleet software development
The event is being run under the banner, “Let’s Collaborate”, and takes place on 1st May at Himley Park near Dudley, Staffordshire. The agenda is deliberately … Read More »
Motability Scheme now offers all Skoda GreenLine models
A total of over 20 different variants are offered and now include the recently launched Octavia GreenLine III 1.6 TDI 110 hatch and estate, which offer … Read More »
Hands-free is not a safe alternative, says Brake
According to a new Brake and Direct Line survey, although the use of hand-held phones by drivers has dropped – down from 54% in 2006 to … Read More »
Booming fleet software demand from sectors with “investment mindset”
So says Chevin, which reports that it is having its best ever year-to-date based on deals largely taken from these sectors and also across Europe.
18% of fleet operators were affected by floods
Kjell Anderton, a director of the company, said: ‘We received a range of comments from respondents. One fleet operator told us he’d lost more than £80,000, … Read More »
