Natalie Middleton
Only 16% of fleet drivers would choose EV as next company car
In a survey of 534 drivers by the vehicle management specialist, only 16% said that they would consider an EV. Of the 420 who provided reasons … Read More »
Masternaut launches Tax & Expense Manager Module
The Masternaut Tax & Expense module follows the launch of the Masternaut Connect platform last year and can be used as a wholly independent module or … Read More »
Licence Bureau reveals top five reasons why business drivers fail licence checks
The news comes as the firm announces that over five (5.42) in every 1,000 company car, van and truck drivers do not hold a valid licence … Read More »
UK Fuels relaunches Fleetone fuel card following new deal with JET
The Fleetone card is already accepted at over 2,700 multi-branded fuel stations nationwide, including Texaco, JET, Morrisons and Tesco. Under the new deal with JET, Fleetone … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Tesla signs up to Show
Tesla was founded in 2003 by a group of Silicon Valley engineers who wanted to prove that electric vehicles could be the answer to stylish but … Read More »
Budget 2014: Alphabet calls for continued Government assistance for EVs
As the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV) analyses responses to a consultation on how further Government cash may be spent to support the uptake on … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show: Visitors to get a real insight into true MPG costs
ALD will be exhibiting with live interactive demonstrations of its award-winning in-vehicle telematics technology, ProFleet2, and joins a large number of leading fleet service firms exhibiting … Read More »
Local World selects Lex Autolease for exclusive four-year deal
The regional newspaper publisher has offices in 18 different locations across the UK and to support its sales operations, the company has taken delivery of 35 … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show: Check out the latest licence checking software & win a bottle of Champagne
The firm behind the offers – Admin Business Solutions (ABS) – is one of a number of firms exhibiting at the Silverstone Fleet Show on 9th … Read More »
Glass’s reports strong used car demand for Hyundai i40
The model is a surprise entry in to the top 10, taking an average of just 28 days to sell last month. It is followed in … Read More »
Audi to offer softer suspension as standard on A3
The offer comes as the A3 Cabriolet arrives in dealers and will be available across the complete line-up of eight A3 models. Julie Salisbury, A3 and … Read More »
Latest Google development advances driverless technology
Europcar has welcomed the announcement and the benefits it may bring to driver safety as Ken McCall, managing director, Europcar UK Group, explained: ‘This is a … Read More »
New repair network service to provide full claims handling solution for fleets
The Assist solution from Cunningham Lindsey is aimed at all size and types of fleets and provides full fleet support right through from FNOL and recovery … Read More »
Fleet Assist to build on existing partnerships with new products & services
The Cambridgeshire-based firm has business partnerships with almost 30 contract hire and leasing companies using a national network of more 7,000 service outlets without the cost … Read More »
Jaama adds to key account management team
Chadderton has been appointed a key account manager with responsibility for managing Jaama’s customer portfolio of private and public sector fleets and contract hire and leasing … Read More »
Transfer of services in Northern Ireland will save £1.5m for BVRLA members
Announced by the DFT, the changes will come into effect by the end of the year and will change the way businesses register and license vehicles … Read More »
New MINI hatch goes on sale with 89g/km
The latest model uses a contemporary evolution of the classic MINI design, with improved features and higher quality. It also offers more passenger space thanks to … Read More »
New Barclaycard & TMC fuel card could cut 25% off fleet fuel costs
Dubbed Fuel+, the new fuel card has already been piloted with 30 corporate clients including supermarket brand Morrisons, which saw a £700,000 reduction in its like-for-like fuel … Read More »
Hitachi Capital reports rising trend for outsourced fleet management
The Newbury-based business recently signed specialist recruitment agency Matchtech Group and brewers Charles Wells Group for fully outsourced fleet management and funding. Both Matchtech Group, which … Read More »
Zenith awarded for fleet customer service with Experteye accolade
The contract hire and fleet management specialist topped the category that recognises service to fleet operators with more than 250 vehicles as part of nine different … Read More »
Martin Barrow-Starkey becomes head of operations at Skoda UK
He replaces Duncan Movassaghi, who has been appointed head of service and parts at Volkswagen UK Passenger Cars, and moves to the Skoda brand from within … Read More »
Manheim acquires Shotts Motor Auctions
The firm said the acquisition signals its commitment to the used vehicle market in Scotland. Shotts, which is based between the cities of Edinburgh and Glasgow, … Read More »
LeasePlan UK announces supplier awards
The awards were held on 11th February at LeasePlan’s annual Supplier Conference where over 120 of the company’s top suppliers gathered to hear about the successes … Read More »
DVLA to manage registration & licensing services in Northern Ireland
Revealed by Roads Minister Stephen Hammond following a public consultation, the changes will mean that all Northern Ireland (NI) motorists will, for the first time, be … Read More »
Specsavers takes action to motivate fleets on testing drivers’ eyesight
The pack was launched last year and includes information to help employers understand their responsibilities when it comes to the eyesight of their drivers. It includes … Read More »
UK passes EU new car emissions landmark two years early
The figures have been reported by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), which says the fall in emissions has been driven by increased fuel … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: TRACKER to showcase benefits of fuel guarantee
The firm joins a large number of leading fleet service firms exhibiting at the Show on 9th April to showcase the latest developments for the fleet … Read More »
Glass’s predicts 6% growth in new car registrations for March
Jackson said: ‘New car registrations in February continued in much the same vein as has come to be expected over the last 24 months; vehicle registrations … Read More »
Online fleet management solution offers “big fleet” savings to “small” operations
Based on a new cloud-based IT fleet management solution, the subscription-based service – dubbed “Your Fleet Partner” – is targeted at businesses operating between 10 and … Read More »
Sytner wins Experteye award for best fleet dealer group (aftersales)
Sytner topped the aftersales category for providing the best service to fleet drivers in the maintenance of vehicles. The data was drawn from Touchpoint, Experteye’s driver … Read More »
