Natalie Middleton
Autoglass takes millionth online booking
The vehicle glass repair and replacement business said that online bookings have increased three-fold over the last five years, reflecting the growing trend for customers to … Read More »
Q&A: FleetCor on Allstar Premier Programme
What is it? Allstar Premier Programme is a two-card solution and it brings together the fantastic network of Allstar, which we’ve got already and is in … Read More »
M6 is latest "smart" motorway to go live
The move will see the hard shoulder opened to traffic during the busiest times between junctions 5 and 8 just in time for this weekend's Easter … Read More »
Transport Minister urges passengers to speak out against drink-drivers
Research for the campaign showed that a quarter of respondents admitted they had been in a car where the driver has been over the alcohol limit … Read More »
Zenith research shows how to implement salary sacrifice successfully
Based on research of its data, customer and market expert opinions, the firm found that a company is more likely to adopt a scheme where there … Read More »
Brake puts focus on crisis response training for fleets
The organisation is working with specialist disaster management trainer Rosie Murray to offer fleets in-house crisis response training sessions and recently coordinated a day of essential training … Read More »
Leasedrive’s David Brown joins ICFM Council
Brown has been an ICFM member since December 2005 and has worked in the car industry throughout his professional career, starting his working life as an … Read More »
Roadsense announces free accident camera offer
The Roadwatch i200 Camera will be professionally installed and can be integrated with the Roadsense Telematics system so that users can see what actually happens in … Read More »
Brake reduces entry price for international Speed Congress
Taking place on Wednesday 7th May 2014 in London, the event now costs £50 + VAT (previously £136 + VAT for subscribers and £229 + VAT for non-subscribers). The conference … Read More »
Thriev electric minicabs join Kabbee app green fleet
The company, based in Edgware Road, recently added 20 BYD e6 electric minicabs on its fleet which are charged overnight using two-hour rapid charging equipment at … Read More »
West Midlands Fire Service adds MG6 GT to fleet
The MG6 will join the Road Casualty Reduction Team, playing a major role in aiming to reduce the region’s driving accidents and helping to improve road … Read More »
Road Test: Bentley Continental GTC W12
Sector: Luxury convertible Price: £149,350 Fuel: 19mpg CO2: 347g/km Times may still be challenging, and our economy continually hanging in the balance, but not for iconic British … Read More »
Epyx appoints new MD
Greene was formerly a principal at private equity firm CHB Capital Partners and has been with FleetCor’s Business Development division since 2009 where he has been … Read More »
Glass’s dispels rumours of plummeting 4×4 values
Following the rumours of an imminent plummet in values, Richard Parkin, head of valuations and analysis at Glass’s, said: ‘There is an emerging belief held by … Read More »
LCV2014 to include Low Carbon Vehicle Dinner and Awards Ceremony with the LowCVP
Under the partnership, Cenex – the UK’s first Centre of Excellence for low carbon and fuel cell technologies – will be hosting an LCV2014 networking dinner … Read More »
Asset procurement director appointment forms part of Northgate growth plans
Goss will be responsible for Northgate’s UK asset procurement strategy and all related purchases across its network of 69 branches. Goss was previously head of best … Read More »
Budget 2014: What’s in it for you?
Fuel Duty Freeze: Previously announced in the Autumn Statement, this was confirmed. However, there were no signs of the much called for cut in fuel duty, … Read More »
Highways Agency introduces red X traffic control sign for "smart" motorways
The smart motorways, between junctions 23 and 27 in Hertfordshire/Essex and between junctions 5 and 6/7 in Kent/Surrey, mark the first use of the hard shoulder … Read More »
First “smart” section of motorway prompts safety concerns
Previous trials of hard shoulder running, such as on the M42, have only been in operation at certain times but under the new changes, two sections … Read More »
Mobile phone use overtakes tailgating as nation’s most hated driving habit
Tailgating, previously the number one most hated habit among motorists when Kwik Fit conducted the study in 2010, now takes second place, cited by 42% of … Read More »
Jaama significantly enhances risk profiling module
Jaama’s new Key2 Risk Profile module provides fleets with the flexibility to configure their own driver risk definitions which can be weighted by factors such as: … Read More »
Brake announces finalists for Fleet Safety Awards
The annual event, sponsored by Arval, recognises the achievements of fleet operators and suppliers who are working hard to reduce road crashes involving at-work drivers. A full … Read More »
Yorkshire Ambulance Service slashes tyre costs under ATS deal
The three-year deal, which was secured via the Government Procurement Service (GPS) tyre framework agreement (now part of the Crown Commercial Service), sees ATS Euromaster’s experienced … Read More »
Europcar adds Peugeot 308 to fleet
The new Peugeot 308 is available to book and collect from all of Europcar's locations, subject to availability, and brings great fuel economy along with practicality … Read More »
ICFM appoints Jeremy Snook to council
Snook has over 30 years of PR experience managing world-leading brands and over 20 years’ PR experience achieving top results at a pan-European level. As manager … Read More »
Toyota Aygo proves favourite choice for Subway delivery fleet
Panmario Bordesley Green Ltd, the company which holds the franchise for the SUBWAY stores in the region, is now running a fleet of four Aygo to … Read More »
Economic recovery already benefiting used car market, says Glass’s
In its Q1 update, released today, Glass’s has reported an 11% increase in customers in the first three months of 2014, as well as increased sales … Read More »
Dft calls for help with young drivers at work research
In particular, the DfT would like to hear from those who have responsibility for hiring staff (general manager), well-being of staff (HR managers) and vehicles (fleet … Read More »
Business insurance costs to spiral
The alert has been issued by the National Association of Bodyshops (NAB), which represents the UK’s leading body repair specialists, ahead of a report by the … Read More »
2014 Silverstone Fleet Show is unqualified success
Attended by most of the major fleet manufacturers, the Show provided fleet decision-makers with a chance to get behind the wheel of the latest fleet cars, … Read More »
