Natalie Middleton
New Mercedes-Benz C-Class set to offer class-leading emissions
Due in UK showrooms from June, the latest C-Class uses a new lightweight construction and increased proportion of aluminium, resulting in a weight reduction of around … Read More »
Brake report highlights worrying gaps in fleets' management of vehicle risks
A survey by the road safety charity found outsourcing of vehicle servicing and repair is widespread: two-thirds (63%) of managers surveyed outsourced all their vehicle servicing … Read More »
Number of UK SMEs hits six-year high
That’s according to the SME Growth Monitor from the National Association for Commercial Finance Brokers (NACFB), which shows that following the loss of 80,615 small businesses … Read More »
BCA predicts strong used values for fleet & lease sector in 2014
So says BCA as its latest Pulse Report shows that average used car values in 2013 have seen a substantial year-on-year rise over 2012, underlining the … Read More »
GMB buys British with Toyota Auris fleet deal
The deal for the British-built Auris Hybrid fits in with GMB’s key buy British criterion along with its focus on strong eco credentials; the Auris models … Read More »
Government announces latest funding for local roads & strategic road network
Announced by Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin, the 25 new local pinch point schemes will bring improvements to areas including Birmingham, Essex, Hampshire and Leicester, with many … Read More »
Diesel biofuel suspected in winter breakdown outbreak
The problem results in diesel fuel filters becoming blocked by the formation of a gel-like substance in the diesel. This can block the fuel filter thus … Read More »
Fleet drivers offered mobile tyre fitting service for £1
The firm, which runs a fleet of 900 vans, 340 of which specialise in retail mobile tyre fitting, says it recognises that people who work full-time … Read More »
New winter checks are best £20 fleets can invest in vehicles, says ATS Euromaster
Costing just £20, the service is said to be more detailed than traditional free vehicle health check programmes and offer great value for money. Peter Fairlie, … Read More »
Niche models proving most popular used cars
The data for November shows that the top 10 was mainly filled by niche models, with the Jeep Patriot taking the top spot, with an average … Read More »
2014 to bring further increases in car sales & driverless car developments, KPMG says
Highlighting increases in sales and production, Leech said: ‘2013 has been fantastic for the automotive industry, the latest UK car manufacturing figures highlighted that 1,286,287 cars … Read More »
Positive signs for 2014 but challenges remain, says Marshall Leasing
Commenting on signs that confidence is rising, Cakebread said: ‘The ready availability of finance deals has been helping to strengthen the retail market this year and … Read More »
Hyundai Intrado concept previews next-generation hydrogen fuel cell drivetrain
Named after the underside of an aircraft's wing, which produces lift, enabling flight to take place, the Intrado also takes technical inspiration from aircraft, including through … Read More »
Brake & FMG team up for advanced road risk management conference
Held on Monday 9th December in London, the “Going The Extra Mile” event aimed to share best practice case studies, and encourage more businesses to sign … Read More »
Government’s THINK! drink drive campaign wins Prince Michael International Road Safety Premier Award
The campaign aim is to reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured in drink-drive accidents by changing the social acceptability of drink driving and … Read More »
Fleets including Amey take action on driver eyesight
Part of Specsavers Corporate Eyecare’s annual road safety campaign, this year’s road show visited 2,000 employees at seven companies across the UK for Road Safety Week. … Read More »
Hyundai to launch Genesis D-segment saloon in Europe for first time
Speaking to news agency Headlineauto, Mark Hall, the company's vice-president of marketing, said the previous Genesis was developed for the American and Korean markets, but the … Read More »
Honda CR-V 1.6 i-DTEC proves real-world fuel credentials in test by MPG Marathon team
Tested by the team behind the recent MPG Marathon under the same rules and conditions as the event, the CR-V achieved an incredible 77.86mpg, 24% more … Read More »
Lex to supply over 1,000 vehicles to MoD for latest fleet agreement
The vehicles are being supplied to the MoD’s non-combat white fleet as part of Project Phoenix, a £400 million procurement framework established by the Government in … Read More »
Top prizes up for grabs in Fleet Driver of the Year 2014 event
Now in its second year, the competition is organised by ALD Automotive in association with Fleet World and event partners Peak Performance and Toyota & Lexus … Read More »
Public sector fleets turn to mileage solution to cut grey fleet costs
So says Fleet Innovations, the developer of the PEAK solution, which adds that it is working with a number of high-profile local authorities and NHS trusts. … Read More »
DVLA implements changes to insurance checks to cut red tape
Effective from 16th December, the changes also mean that motorists will only need to tell DVLA once when they declare their vehicle off the road, rather … Read More »
Masternaut to receive targeted support to grow business
The Future Fifty looks to find 50 high-growth companies and offers public and private sector support to aid growth, create jobs and deliver significant economic impact … Read More »
More fleets realising benefits of cold weather tyres
So says ATS Euromaster, which has seen a seven-fold increase in sales of cold weather tyres since the beginning of November 2013 and expects its total … Read More »
4x4s set to leap in value in early January while small cars remain buoyant
New data from the firm shows that 4×4 prices are on the increase, with an expected leap in value in early January 2014. Overall performance within … Read More »
Yorkshire NHS Trust could save over £20k by correcting tyre pressures
The finding was made at a Michelin event held by the South West Yorkshire Partnership NHS Foundation Trust to test the pressures and condition of employees’ … Read More »
More positive breath tests in morning than late at night, says AA
ACPO police figures show that in 2011 more people failed breath tests between the hours of 6am and 11am than during the hour before or after … Read More »
EST Fleet Hero Awards winners to share secrets of success in live webinar
Held last month, the 2013 Fleet Hero Awards recognised 13 public and private sector organisation for their achievements in reducing fuel bills and cutting carbon emissions … Read More »
Collision Management Systems enters fleet risk management market
Titled DriveGuard, the new system offers an eFNOL and claims assessment solution to help fleets reduce their claims costs. DriveGuard uses utilises next-generation telematics technology combined … Read More »
Fleets show increased interest in leasing
The North West-based leasing and asset funding specialist has announced a 40% growth in new vehicles leased for the year to October 2013, which it attributes … Read More »
