Natalie Middleton
Fleets placing focus on data integrity for cost, risk & CO2 control, says Chevin
The fleet management software specialist says that the main impetus it is seeing from customers when it comes to developing software are detail changes aimed at … Read More »
Fleet CO2 emissions now 8g/km below UK average for new cars
New data from the vehicle leasing and fleet management firm has revealed that the average carbon emissions of new company cars added to its fleet fell … Read More »
Transport Committee launches online survey on motoring agencies
The survey forms part of an inquiry to examine what motorists, hauliers, bus companies and others find when they engage with the DVLA, DSA/VOSA and VCA,. … Read More »
Portland launches fixed-price fleet fuel card
The Portland fixed-price fuel card is available to use at 1,500 sites across the UK via the UK Fuels Network, including all branches of Morrisons and … Read More »
Brake urges fleets to get involved in Road Safety Week
This year's Road Safety Week, now in its 18th year and coordinated by brake, is intended to raise awareness of the ways everyone can help protect … Read More »
Catloc partners with Kwik Fit and Halfords for fitting solution
Halfords Autocentres and Kwik Fit are able to fit Catloc solutions purchased either from themselves directly or from elsewhere. Catloc solutions include a fitting voucher with … Read More »
Drivers urged to undertake more frequent tyre checks due to pothole crisis
‘While the announcement of extra funds to help repair the UK’s roads is welcome news, this will not happen overnight,’ commented Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe. ‘In … Read More »
Government cycle safety campaign expanded
The campaign, which features eye-catching outdoor posters warning motorists and cyclists to watch out for each other, will run for four weeks in Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, … Read More »
World’s “most advanced and powerful” vehicle journey recorder launched
SmartWitness says that insurers have found that just 2% of incidents recorded on its cameras result in disputed claims – against an industry norm of 40% … Read More »
Four million drivers struggling with steering problems on daily basis
That’s the finding of research by Kwik Fit that also shows that almost one million drivers who are experiencing the problem say their steering pulls significantly. … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Fleets offered fast track to rapid charging advice
The firm, which says it’s the world leader in rapid EV chargers, will be one of a number of exhibitors at the Show on 9th … Read More »
Diesel pump prices at lowest for 20 months
The organisation’s data shows that diesel prices averaged 136.59p a litre in mid March compared to 137.02p last month – with wholesale price reductions pointing to … Read More »
Brake calls for tougher penalties for “killer” drivers
Latest government figures show only six in ten people (62%) convicted of killing someone through risky driving are jailed, and only 9% are sentenced to five years … Read More »
New appointments at Sign Language underpin fleet business growth
The company has appointed Lee Abrey as production manager and Sara Lambert as financial controller following the early 2014 appointment of Ken Smale as account services … Read More »
Downward trends in car production set to reverse next quarter
As well as the decline last month, the latest SMMT figures show that year-to-date production is down 1.4% at 262,645 units. As export volumes rise (+3.5%), … Read More »
Quartix appoints new chairman
Avril Palmer-Baunack has been appointed as non-executive chairman, bringing a wealth of international experience in the insurance, automotive and logistics sectors. Palmer-Baunack is currently also chairman … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Fleets to compete in mini-MPG Marathon
In what the organisers are billing as a “mini-MPG Marathon”, fleet managers who venture onto the Allstar Card Services Eco-driving hub on the Stowe circuit at … Read More »
RAC launches free online fleet management tool to aid SMEs
The launch of the tool, called Business Club, comes as more than a fifth (23%) of Britain’s multi-tasking SME managers in charge of up to 50 … Read More »
Budget 2014: Fleet Logistics laments company car tax rises
Commenting on the implications of the BiK announcements, Donnelly said: ‘While we welcome yet another freeze in fuel duty, and the additional £200m fund for councils … Read More »
One in 14 drivers admit to taking "selfies" while driving
One in 14 motorists (7%) admit to having taken a photograph while driving, and 4% also use the social media app of the moment – Snapchat … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Rental booking innovations & iPod Nano competition at Nexus stand
The IRIS Rental Solution from Nexus has been designed for fleets operating in an increasingly time-pressured environment and is designed to offer maximum efficiency, reducing both … Read More »
Budget 2014: ACFO comments on changes
Commenting on the changes to company car tax, James said: ‘The Chancellor has bowed to ACFO’s calls and announced company car benefit-in-kind tax rates up to … Read More »
Budget 2014: Mixed news for fleets, says Fleet Alliance
Commenting on the announcements made yesterday (19th March), Brown said: ‘While we welcome the cancellation of the increase in fuel duty planned for September, the news … Read More »
Budget 2014: Days Contract hire comments on Statement
Commenting on the changes to company car tax, Williams said: ‘The decision to increase benefit-in-kind tax rates by a further two percentage points on company cars … Read More »
Budget 2014: Chancellor misses chance to incentivise ultra low emission vehicles
Under the changes, BiK rates will be increased by a further two percentage points on company cars emitting more than 75 g/km in 2017/18 and 2018/19, … Read More »
Budget 2014: Fuel benefit & van benefit charges to increase in line with inflation
The move will mean added pressure for fleets and fleet drivers to switch away from free private fuel. Meanwhile the Chancellor also announced that the main … Read More »
Audi launches fuel-efficient “ultra” versions of A4 & A5
The latest ultra models, which follow hard on the heels of the A6 version, offer CO2 outputs starting from 109g/km, undercutting the low emissions figures achieved … Read More »
New 1.2-litre petrol returns over 99mpg in Peugeot 308 test
Available from the end of March, the new Peugeot 1.2-litre e-THP 130 has an official combined fuel economy of 61.4mpg and CO2 emissions of 107g/km. However, … Read More »
Vauxhall RVs soar by up to £1,200
Using March 2014 CAP Gold on a three-year/60,000 mile basis, the new Insignia Design 2.0CDTi (140PS) is up £1,200 versus the equivalent model from March last … Read More »
Claims management firm turns to TomTom to reduce fleet claims costs
The TomTom WEBFLEET system uses crash detection technology that sends automatic notifications to CAA as soon as incidents occur. This is expected to reduce claims costs … Read More »
