Natalie Middleton
London Probation Trust slashes grey fleet costs & risk with shift to car hire
The Trust introduced the policy for its 2,500 employees after an assessment of its existing reimbursement policy (just over 60 pence per mile) revealed that rental … Read More »
Fleet Hire launches one-stop management “dashboard” to deliver fleet efficiencies
Developed by Jaama, the password-protected “dashboard”, accessible via the Fleet Hire website, provides fleet managers with access to information relating to numerous areas including: vehicle orders, … Read More »
Hydraquip Group switches to leasing to aid cash flow & reduce maintenance costs
The group, which runs two businesses – Hydraquip Hose & Hydraulics and Hydraquip Braided Hose Division – has seen major growth in recent years, both organic … Read More »
One in four councils to stockpile more salt this winter
A Local Government Association survey of councils across England and Wales found that 95% of councils are maintaining or increasing on their stockpiles of salt after … Read More »
Helphire Group makes two senior group appointments
Mark Cockburn has joined Helphire Group as head of business change, while Andrew Blake joins the Helphire Group Commercial team as head of field sales. Cockburn … Read More »
Ford highlights cost of downtime following launch of dedicated SME fleet management service
The dealer group surveyed 250 small business owners to help the business community understand the true cost of a poorly managed fleet. The results show that … Read More »
Birmingham’s transport could have substantial costs for fleets, warns FTA
Announced last week, the Birmingham Mobility Action Plan (BMAP) could see a radical shift in how transport works across Birmingham including a Low Emission Zone and … Read More »
IAM calls for national road safety body as accident rates in North East shoot up
According to IAM’s analysis of recent data produced by the Department for Transport, figures for 2012 show that the rate of reported killed or seriously injured … Read More »
VW adds R-Line trim to CC line-up
The R-Line is based on the GT trim and, for an extra £650, adds an aR-Line front grille with round fog lights, R-Line front bumper, R-Line … Read More »
AA teams up with Lyons Davidson to enter legal services market
Run in partnership with Lyons Davidson, AA Law will initially handle personal injury and other litigation associated with car accidents suffered by AA members and customers, … Read More »
Government calls on industry to help kick-start ULEV market for fleets
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg has asked for opinions on where emphasis should be placed and if particular areas, for example taxis and fleet vehicles, should … Read More »
Milton Keynes to take plunge with driverless cars as Government looks to drive green tech
Announced by business secretary Vince Cable, the project comes as the Government announces a £75m fund to speed up development of green technologies for engines. The fund … Read More »
New Nissan Qashqai to offer 99g/km CO2 plus advanced engines & safety tech
On sale from 1st February 2014, the new model has big shoes to fill. The original Qashqai has been credited with founding the crossover segment and … Read More »
Workplace Parking Levy & Core Low Emission Zone feature in Birmingham transport vision
Dubbed the Birmingham Mobility Action Plan (BMAP), the plans are intended to reinvent the city’s transport system, meeting current and future mobility challenges, to facilitate strong … Read More »
New Mazda3 gets thumbs-up from Glass’s & KeeResources
The new Mazda3 will be available in two body styles – hatchback and Fastback (saloon) – offering the longest wheelbase within the C-segment and offering sporty … Read More »
New Ford Fiesta 1.0-litre EcoBoost with PowerShift delivers 114g/km
Marking the first time the two technologies have been combined, the model delivers CO2 emissions of 114g/km and 57.7mpg fuel consumption. ‘These latest numbers prove that … Read More »
Used MPVs see surprise price increase while cheaper small cars show good returns
The firm’s data for October shows that, amongst the MPV sector, nearly new Zafira Tourers are delivering the best returns (around 103% CAP Clean). For the … Read More »
Careless company drivers responsible for 40% of accidents last year
The data, which was based on an analysis of Lex Autolease’s accident management fleet of 120,000 vehicles, revealed that company drivers were involved in 43,293 accidents … Read More »
Latest casualty figures show the increasing risks for vulnerable cyclists and motorcyclists
The DfT data for reported road accidents in the year ending June 2013 shows that 1,730 people were killed, a 3% drop from 1,785 in the … Read More »
Used 4x4s sales boom including Q3 & Evoque following “worst winter for decades” predictions
Head of valuation services Gavin Amos commented: ‘As winter draws in, new and used car sales tend to dip, but this year seems to be different. … Read More »
Arval adds to corporate sales team to support growth plans
Wood joins from Lex Autolease and brings more than eight years’ experience in the fleet sector through the roles of strategic account manager, head of customer … Read More »
Free-of-charge fleet tool provides quick Garmin updates
The free-of-charge tool is specifically designed to enable fleet managers to carry out map and firmware updates on multiple Garmin sat navs efficiently. Maps and software need … Read More »
Latest new car figures raise questions about RVs & sustainability, says Deloitte
The latest SMMT figures show that October registrations reached a total of 157,314 in October, an increase of 4.0% and the 20th consecutive month of growth … Read More »
SMMT ups new car registrations forecast for 2013 following 4% rise in October
Latest figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that October registrations reached a total of 157,314 in October, an increase of 4.0% … Read More »
Skoda Octavia vRS to support police fleet in run-up to Yorkshire Tour de France
The three-man squad from West Yorkshire Police, who form part of the Regional Police Planning Team, chose the Octavia vRS for its space, performance, and versatility. … Read More »
Fleets paying £253 per car on fair wear and tear, says Vmoves
The vehicle inspection, collection and delivery provider analysed five years’ worth of end-of lease inspections shows and identified £19m of fair wear and tear charges. In … Read More »
New Mazda6 slashes CO2 emissions to 104g/km
Engine modifications to the SKYACTIV-D 2.2-litre 148bhp engine powering both the Saloon and Tourer manual models have resulted in a reduction in CO2 emissions of 4g/km … Read More »
EU-funded project looks to reduce car noise & vibration with new modelling tool
Led by scientists at Nottingham Trent University, the research is focused developing software that would enable car manufacturers to accurately predict how a new model would … Read More »
Young drivers risking lives through tyre maintenance ignorance
The survey commissioned by TyreSafe and young driver insurer ingenie also showed that two out of three young drivers had not checked their tread within the … Read More »
ARI Fleet UK continues roll-out of new insights fleet management system
Said to be the most user-friendly system on the market, the latest version of insights has been designed to collect, integrate and analyse critical vehicle and … Read More »
