Natalie Middleton
Mayor of London boosts parking times to help local businesses
The move is intended to provide greater flexibility for drivers and a boost for local businesses. The changes follow consultation with Londoners, businesses and boroughs councils, … Read More »
CAP data indicates new Mazda3 to set pace for RVs
The vehicle information provider’s forecast suggests that the Mazda3 will retain up to 37% of its value at three years/60,000 miles, comfortably out performing key competitors. … Read More »
Martin Gurney appointed as new fleet chief at Peugeot UK
Under the changes, Martin Gurney will take up the position of director, fleet and used vehicles, replacing Phil Robson who will take on an international role … Read More »
Practicality & eco performance secure new fleet deal for Toyota Auris Hybrid Touring Sports
The company, part of the global Toshiba Corporation, provides technical support for Toshiba Tec’s computerised point-of-sale and retail information systems and barcode printers and has taken … Read More »
Drivers sceptical of speed cameras’ role in road safety
The organisation’s data shows that over half of drivers (52%) do not believe that cameras are only sited at locations where accidents happen. Almost half of … Read More »
Oxford launches first all-electric car club
Run by E-Car Club along with community group Low Carbon Oxford North, the scheme will use a Nissan LEAF based in Summertown and will offer a … Read More »
Tusker CEO becomes convert to electric vehicles
Hosking, who is now looking to select an EV for his permanent company car, chose the LEAF as an interim model in order to understand firsthand … Read More »
Brake urges fleets to ban phones at the wheel
According to the charity and its campaign partners Specsavers and Romex, more than half a million UK drivers (575,000) have points on their licence for using their … Read More »
Time to start preparing fleet cars for winter, LeasePlan says
So says LeasePlan, which has released its top tips for winter driving as Road Safety Week (18-24 November) kicks off. David Brennan, managing director, LeasePlan UK, … Read More »
Volvo to display Concept Coupé at Tokyo Motor Show
Previously shown at Frankfurt, the concept showcases the company's new Scalable Product Architecture, as well as the new, highly efficient four-cylinder Drive-E powertrains (formerly known as … Read More »
RSPB adopts Renault ZOE for fleet
The ZOE joins the charity’s Kangoo Van Z.E, at its Bedfordshire base near Sandy as the organisation takes a stance on climate change. The RSPB says … Read More »
Subaru to preview future design direction of Legacy at LA Auto Show
Subaru to show future design direction of Legacy at LA Auto Show Highlights of the concept include the hexagonal grille first seen on the Subaru Viziv … Read More »
Hyundai to gain clearer design identity under new design chief
Peter Schreyer, president and chief design officer of Hyundai Motor Group, said to news agency Headlineauto: ‘Hyundai already has a kind of distinctive design direction, what … Read More »
Driver eyesight is key focus for Specsavers Corporate Eyecare for Road Safety Week
The awareness week is run by road safety charity Brake and this year the charity is asking people to ‘tune in’ to road safety. This includes … Read More »
Arval supports Road Safety Week with safe driving DVD for fleets
The DVD recreates a 35mph collision between a car and cyclist and highlights the shocking aftermath. Originally recorded several years ago, the short film has been … Read More »
Fleet drivers can now unlock City Car Club vehicles with iPhones using new app
Developed by Parallax with an Android version set to follow, the app has been integrated with City Car Club’s vehicle management system that tells the cars … Read More »
Ford reveals new Ka Concept
Revealed at the carmaker’s Northeast Industrial Complex in Camaçari, the new concept shows a more grown-up look for the Ka, which will also offer fuel efficiency … Read More »
BP promises no fleet transaction fees or hidden charges on latest Supercharge Fuel Card
The BP Supercharge Fuel Card gives customers access to the largest fuel card network in the UK, according to the company – equivalent to nine out … Read More »
Zenith to remove EV hurdles for both salary sacrifice & company car drivers in new E-Motion package
Under the strategy, which follows a 12-month comprehensive evaluation of all available EVs, Zenith will offer EVs including full electric, plug-in hybrids and range extenders not … Read More »
VW announces Amarok & Tiguan recalls
The Amarok recall affects 239,000 Amarok models globally (12,359 in Germany) built between its launch and June of this year. In the UK, the recall applies to … Read More »
Leicester’s De Montfort University & CENEX team up to address range anxiety
Being undertaken by De Montfort University’s (DMU) Department of Technology along with CENEX, the Centre of Excellence for low carbon and fuel cell technologies, the project … Read More »
Fleets' inaction on telematics intelligence could constitute “wilful blindness”
The warning comes from vehicle-to-business technology provider In-Car Cleverness as it highlights the risks of being found guilty of “wilful blindness”. ‘Having visibility of potentially dangerous … Read More »
In-car cameras to save Tristar up to £60k a year
The firm has fitted the devices after staff became concerned about “cash for crash” fraudsters and the technology has already helped to resolve one dispute after … Read More »
New car market to settle in run up to Christmas, says Glass's
So says Andrew Jackson, head of analytics at Glass’s, highlighting that autumn/winter is a quieter season typically for registration, which usually settle to around 6% per … Read More »
Nissan announces pricing & specification details for new Qashqai
Priced from £17,595 to £27,845, the new model sees an increase in pricing but offers new technology, comfort and practicality features, with Nissan saying it ‘remains … Read More »
Investment in roads is vital for SMEs, says FSB
Announced yesterday, the programme will see the Government spend £1.9bn in 2014 alone – more than twice the amount spent in 2013. This will be followed … Read More »
Facelifted Lexus CT 200h breaks cover
The main exterior design changes take the form of the addition of the brand’s trademark “spindle” grille as well as revisions to the front and rear … Read More »
Government investment in roads to create “high-performance road network”
In total, £4.3bn will be spent over the lifetime of the 209 schemes' construction. This will be followed in 2015 by an even larger programme of … Read More »
Honda to show FCEV Concept at LA Auto Show
The carmaker says the model hints at futuristic and aerodynamic design of next-generation fuel-cell electric vehicle launching in 2015. Honda started leasing its fuel-cell electric vehicles … Read More »
Ogilvie Fleet signs up with Auto Windscreens to support growth plans
The deal will see Auto Windscreens handle hundreds of claims per year for Ogilvie, which is looking to expand its fleet from over 10,000 vehicles to … Read More »
