Natalie Middleton
Mercedes CLA & Peugeot 2008 scoop five-star results in latest Euro NCAP tests
The CLA scored 91% for adult occupant protection, 75% for child occupant, 74% for pedestrian and 81% for safety assist. Euro NCAP noted that the CLA … Read More »
Nissan launches “click and approve” video reports for maintenance work
After an initial inspection, the Nissan technician will make his recommendations in a simple talk-through video of the car, demonstrated here. He will send this via … Read More »
MoT price freeze could force test stations out of the market, says RMI
Earlier today, the Ministry of Justice announced that the statutory maximum price of the MoT test for a car will be frozen at £54.85 until 2015 – potentially saving … Read More »
MPs call for local authorities to work with firms on parking solutions
Launching the Transport Committee report on the need for stringent transparency parking charges, Ms Ellman said that the use of such charges and fines specifically to … Read More »
Suzuki to drive fleet sales with new corporate sales & leasing manager role
The appointment is already effective and sees Ward take on responsibility for developing fleet sales via the major leasing companies, Suzuki Contract Hire and Affinity Partner … Read More »
Fleets urged to take a fresh look at plug-in vehicles as Alphabet launches EV consultancy service
Unveiled yesterday (22nd October) at the Saatchi Gallery, AlphaElectric is intended to help both private and public sector fleets to make informed decisions on their use … Read More »
Government to crack down on whiplash fraud, freeze MoT prices & help reduce motorway fuel prices
Under the changes announced by Justice Secretary Chris Grayling, whiplash cheats will be targeted by new independent medical panels from next year in a move to … Read More »
New Mondeo forms part of £1m fleet savings programme for Wrigley
A review by GE Capital’s Key Solutions fleet consultancy team recommended implementing the Mondeo as the new core vehicle for the company’s 144-person nationwide sales team … Read More »
Infiniti to launch bespoke “Executive” Q50 model for fleets
Due on sale from mid-November, the Executive and Premium Executive models team up Infiniti’s 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel engine with either manual or automatic transmission, offering emissions … Read More »
XF & Q3 up but sat nav values down in prestige used car market, reports Glass’s
Looking at the prestige market overall, Crosthwaite said there has been little evidence of areas of the market underperforming over the month, as the used car … Read More »
Cenex announces details for 2014 Low Carbon Vehicle Event
Intended to provide comprehensive access to the latest technologies, initiatives and discussions in the UK’s low carbon vehicle sector, the event again combines a technology exhibition … Read More »
Kia rises up the ranks in Fleet Alliance top ten
For the first time there were two Kia models, the Ceed and the Sportage, in the company’s best-selling charts. The Ceed rose 51 places to seventh … Read More »
Mercedes to offer multi-marque fleet management with launch of Daimler Fleet Management
Dubbed Daimler Fleet Management, the new operation follows the announcement of the partnership between Mercedes-Benz Finance and Leasedrive earlier this year and enables fleets to not … Read More »
KeeResources offers free trial of latest KWIKview vehicle data tool
KWIKview offers access to data on over 18,850 new cars and vans currently available in the UK from 59 vehicle manufacturers, with users able to use … Read More »
Brake fleet report gives practical guidance on using in-vehicle technology
With an ever-increasing variety of technologies on offer, this report helps managers to identify the right questions about what will work best for their fleet. The … Read More »
New Audi A8 goes on sale from £58,800 OTR
Set to start first UK deliveries start in January 2014,the new standard and long wheelbase models feature a revised Audi Space Frame (ASF) body along with … Read More »
Diesel price drops nearly 3.4ppl, reports AA
In the past month, the average pump price of petrol has fallen from 137.64ppl to 132.16ppl, while diesel has dropped from 142.50ppl to 139.12ppl. The price … Read More »
ALD reinforces benefits of smarter driving with MPG Marathon
The ALD Automotive – Shell FuelSave MPG Marathon, now in its 12th year, demonstrates how both vehicle and driver can significantly help to reduce fuel consumption, … Read More »
SEAT Leon’s MPG Marathon class winners share secrets of success
Driven by Victor Harman and David Hancock, the Leon achieved an average consumption of 66.38 mpg on the 340-mile course, which was completed at ‘around 36 … Read More »
Northgate Vehicle Hire opens new branch in Basildon
Located on Paycocke Road, the new branch has capacity for 65 vehicles across the 0.4-acre site, and will service the vehicle needs of businesses, both large … Read More »
Free app shows fuel & CO2 savings of changing fleet tyres
Developed by LANXESS, a manufacturer of high-tech rubber for tyres, the app has been certified by TUV and is based on scientific research from the University … Read More »
RoSPA offers free road safety resources for fleets
The features include a short film designed to raise awareness about the risks faced and created by people who drive for work, as well as suggestions … Read More »
Ctrack and Applied Driving Techniques team up for real-time driver behaviour solution
Under the partnership, Ctrack is integrating is integrating its vehicle tracking systems with ADT’s fleet compliance solution. As a result, vehicle operators will now be able … Read More »
Global Toyota recall won’t affect UK
The recall applies to the Camry, Camry Hybrid, Avalon, Avalon Hybrid, and Venza made in 2012-13, with around 847,000 cars affected in North America and the … Read More »
EU tyre labelling fails to impact on tyre buyers’ behaviour
That’s the finding of a new report by the National Tyre Distributors Association (NTDA) and LANXESS, a manufacturer of high-tech rubber for tyres. EU tyre labelling … Read More »
Government urged to adopt ultra-low emission vehicle incentives from other countries
The advice comes from LeasePlan, which has published a best practice guide to decarbonising UK road transport that explores how the Government and leasing companies can … Read More »
Fleet take-up of cold weather tyres continues to rise
The firm launched its dedicated winter tyre service for UK fleets nearly four years and says that demand for the specialist car, SUV and van tyres … Read More »
Renault Clio & Captur gain low-CO2 diesel auto
The six-speed Efficient Dual Clutch (EDC) transmission can be used in both fully automatic and manual gear mode, with the latter offering an “up/down” flick-shift mode. … Read More »
Seasonal trends for used 4x4s & convertibles could be thing of the past
The firm says that the 4×4 market has always seen a significant drop in demand and therefore values at the end of the first quarter as … Read More »
Improved economies of scale enable i10 to major on value for money
On sale early next year priced from £8,345, the new car is being billed by Hyundai as an “A to B” car – A-segment pricing with … Read More »
