Natalie Middleton
Audi confirms addition of Q1 to model line-up
The latest addition to the Audi’s Q model family will bring the carmaker’s total product to over 60 models and will be produced at Ingolstadt alongside … Read More »
Facelifted Renault Mégane to be priced aggressively
Available for delivery from January 2014, the model line-up will be priced from £16,745 for the Hatch, with the Coupé starting at £17,645 and the Sport … Read More »
Bott achieves 15% saving in van and car fleet fuel costs with telematics
The company is a leading manufacturer and supplier of workshop equipment, in-vehicle equipment and workplace system and operates a network of commercial, HGV and service vehicles … Read More »
Ingersoll Rand slashes fleet incident rates 20% under FMG contract
The three-year deal covers the 336-vehicle fleet across the UK and Ireland, with a number of techniques used to drive down risk, including driver training. When … Read More »
Volvo launches world's first large-scale autonomous driving pilot scheme
Titled “Drive Me – Self-driving cars for sustainable mobility”, the pilot is intended to show the benefits of autonomous driving and is being run by Volvo, … Read More »
New RAC Foundation reports shows high level of car dependency in England & Wales
Titled “The Car and the Commute”, the report shows that reliance is greatest in Wales, where 74.2% of employed people aged 16-74 use a car or … Read More »
Verso becomes first Toyota to get BMW diesel
Available from early 2014, the Verso 1.6 D-4D offers 111bhp with torque of 199lb from 1,750rpm to 2,250rpm and will offer CO2 emissions of 119g/km. The … Read More »
Volvo takes to the slopes to proves effectiveness of winter tyres for fleets
Two identical Volvo V40 D2 hatchbacks – one on standard tyres and another on winter tyres – were driven by an amateur driver at the Tamworth … Read More »
Simplify mileage recording with mobile phone app
So says iPointlive, which has developed a mobile phone app that can aid fleet managers when it comes to mileage claims, tax compliance and management reporting. … Read More »
TCH Leasing fleet customers to benefit from Auto Windscreens contract
As the leasing firm’s preferred glass supplier, Auto Windscreens will handle hundreds of automotive glazing repairs and replacements for TCH Leasing using its nationwide mobile repair … Read More »
GE Capital launches new “pay monthly” duty of care product
The new monthly fixed-cost payment model has been introduced in response to customer requests for their duty of care expenditure to be broken down into a … Read More »
Brake renews calls for zero tolerance drink-drive limit as police crackdown starts
The road safety charity is calling on drivers to commit to staying stone cold sober if driving home from Christmas festivities under its “not a drop, … Read More »
Fleets encouraged to adopt low-emission vehicles under Mayor of London scheme
Boris Johnson has successfully secured an additional £335,000 from a £1m Government pot to tackle air pollution, build green infrastructure and support low-emission vehicles in the … Read More »
Police forces to tweet details of convicted drink drug-drivers in this year’s Christmas campaign
So says the Association of Chief Police Of Officers (ACPO) which says that police officers are out in full force as the Christmas campaign to target … Read More »
HgCapital acquires Leasedrive Group
Berkshire-based Leasedrive was established in 1983 and merged with Velo at the start of 2007 to form one of the largest independent privately owned vehicle management … Read More »
Salary sacrifice scheme at Leicester City Council sees over 50 orders in first weeks
Launched to complete the council’s range of transport solutions, the scheme joins existing salary sacrifice arrangements covering cycles, buses and park-and-ride, all of which are being … Read More »
Motoriety targets fleet leasing firms with digitally verified service history process
Motoriety.co.uk has been launched to offer two-way digital verification and review process that creates a secure “AUTObiography” of service and maintenance records for motorists and leasing … Read More »
VOSA & DSA merge for new Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
The launch of the DVSA follows the announcement of the DSA and VOSA merger in June, following the motoring services strategy consultation. Robert Goodwill said: ‘The … Read More »
Search is on for Fleet Driver of the Year 2014
Now in its second year, this unique event puts fleet drivers’ skills to the ultimate test. Those company car drivers that wish to compete need to … Read More »
HMRC cuts Advisory Fuel Rates
The latest rates are effective from 1st December until further notice and can be used to reimburse company car drivers for business mileage. The rates see … Read More »
Lower fuel prices are no excuse to rest on laurels, says Chevin
The firm adds that there is a wide variance between best and worst practice. Managing director Ashley Sowerby said: ‘Among the fleets with which we work, … Read More »
European RV & automotive consultancy expand into UK
Based in Berkshire, BF Forecasts (UK) Ltd will be headed up by Tim Lewis as MD. Lewis brings over 20 years’ experience in the UK and … Read More »
New What Car? leasing business to target SME fleet customers
Working in partnership with LeaseCarsDirect.co.uk, What Car? has launched a dedicated section of its website (www.whatcar.com/car-leasing), which will marry local private and SME business customers to … Read More »
Nissan addresses EV versatility with customer commitment scheme
Open to new and existing Nissan LEAF drivers, the CARE-EV scheme covers five areas including the option for retail and Motability customers to use a petrol … Read More »
Five Euro NCAP stars for Mazda3, 308, Q50 & Outlander PHEV
Five-star winners included the new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, which was awarded a score of 86% for adult occupant protection, 84% for child occupant protection, 64% for … Read More »
Visioncall opts for Toyota Auris as best all-round proposition for fleet
In total, Visioncall will take delivery of 80 Auris company cars over the next three years under a deal with Arval, with the first vehicles having … Read More »
Vincent St Claire appointed as new commercial director at Fleet Assist
His appointment follows recent product and business expansion for the Cambridgeshire-based outsourced service, maintenance and repair (SMR) network management, which is looking to further develop and … Read More »
Royal British Legion takes 100th vehicle from Lex Autolease
The two firms have been working together since 2011 during which time Lex has implemented a whole-life cost model that has helped to significantly reduce the … Read More »
Fleet demand prompts Enterprise Rent-A-Car to open third Aberdeen branch
Located in South Aberdeen on Girdleness Road, the new branch is ideally placed for the Tullos and Altens industrial estates and is 250 metres from Wellington … Read More »
Volkswagen Group Leasing to strengthen customer relations under new appointments
Scott Mandry joins the firm as corporate account manager for the Southern region while Jenny Richards takes on the role for the Northern region. They will … Read More »
