Natalie Middleton
Specsavers updates eVoucher system to offer instant eyecare scheme
Launched online in July this year, the scheme now offers self-registration and online payments to make eyecare instantly and easily accessible. The self-registration facility allows employers … Read More »
65% of drivers unaware of right engine oil needed for their car
The survey of 1,000 UK drivers from Mobil 1 and the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) revealed that 96% say they either don’t care which oil is … Read More »
Ford Fiesta & Sport Van are victors at 2013 MPG Marathon
The 1.6 diesel-engined Titanium model was piloted by Nick Chapman and Rosemary Homer from Leicestershire County Council who achieved an average 88.69mpg over 339.3 miles. The … Read More »
Story Homes boosts employee benefits with new company car scheme
The flexible car scheme is being run by Lex Autolease and offers eligible employees a choice of hatchback, saloon and executive class vehicles. These are provided … Read More »
Average motorist paying over £1,000 per year in Treasury taxes
The figures have been revealed by the Local Government Association (LGA), which said it is time 'for a fairer deal for motorists and long-overdue Government investment … Read More »
New Peugeot 308 and 208 GTi take five awards in 2013 MPG Marathon
Held this year from Tankersley, near Sheffield, the event saw a full line-up including three new Peugeot cars compete to highlight real-world economy driving. Two … Read More »
Police to crack down on 20mph enforcement
Under the new guidance, police will routinely enforce 20mph limits, with drivers caught speeding up to 34mph to face a £100 fine and three points, whilst … Read More »
Brake promotes Road Safety Week with FREE distractions guidance pack for fleets
Produced by Brake's Fleet Safety Forum, the pack includes a survey report, best practice guidance for managers and an advice sheet for drivers, and is available … Read More »
In-Car Cleverness launches driver app to support telematics device
Dubbed “Journey Logger”, the system allows the driver to allocate each trip to either business or personal usage remotely. Importantly, this data is then fed automatically … Read More »
Drivers call for traffic light system to highlight risks of prescription drugs
That’s the results of the latest poll by road safety charity the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) following the Government's announcement earlier this year that a … Read More »
MPG Marathon proves to be a "real world" test of eco-driving skills
Forty-six competitors lined up at Tankersley Manor, near Sheffield for the start of the event, and the eventual winners of the contest to achieve the best … Read More »
In-car camera uncovers whiplash scam
The footage – available here – captures the moment a Ford Galaxy swerves violently across a motorway and collides with a lorry. In the aftermath of the smash, … Read More »
Westminster City Council renews Zipcar scheme
The Westminster Car Club is available to Westminster residents and businesses and provides members with the use of cars parked in on-street places across the city … Read More »
Kia sticks to guns on customisation policy
At the moment the only option with most Kias is metallic paint, while the Optima saloon can be ordered with a high-end Infinity audio system from Harman. … Read More »
Days Contract hire reconfirms commitment to customer care with ISO certification
The fleet solutions firm says that since it’s gained the ISO 9001:2008 international quality management standard, it has used the tools and guidance provided by the … Read More »
Drivers to wait until 19 for full licence under new proposals
The report by the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) recommends a full system of graduated driver licensing to help tackle crashes and casualties involving young drivers. This … Read More »
Capital’s roads continue to be main concern for firms
The research found that 54% of London’s businesses rate the roads as getting worse, up from 42% at the end of last year. The top three … Read More »
Arval runs “Back to the floor” initiative for National Customer Service week
The last week has seen the leasing and fleet management firm’s senior staff spend time with customer facing teams and listen in to driver and customer … Read More »
Follow the progress of this year’s MPG Marathon now with TRACKER
The two-day economy driving event, now in its 12th year, is taking place at Tankersley Manor, near Sheffield, with a host of cars and commercial vehicles … Read More »
Halfords launches in-car cameras as drivers take action on “crash for cash” scams
The devices, known as “dash-cams” record the view through the windscreen and capture events before, during and after a collision. The products are being offered as … Read More »
Fleet CO2 emissions and mileage fall to new low
The data from ALD, which operates a fleet of over 96,000 vehicles, shows that over the last 10 years average CO2 emissions have fallen by 24% … Read More »
SMA Vehicle Remarketing secures £13.8m funding package
Under the agreement, Lloyds Bank Commercial Bank alongside its Strategic Finance team has provided a new term and revolving credit facility to the business. The term … Read More »
Lincolnshire Police appoints FMG for vehicle recovery contract
The Huddersfield-based business will manage the recovery of vehicles that have been stolen or involved in collisions, as well as those involved in crime and being driven … Read More »
VW Group teams up with Ecotricity to offer green energy package
The partnership followed a tender exercise and sees Ecotricity become the preferred supplier of green energy for Volkswagen Group customers in the UK. This means that … Read More »
EE to provide superfast connectivity for RAC fleet telematics solution
An EE SIM embedded within the Telematics unit will allow each vehicle to be monitored remotely, offering the ability to track the location, mileage and fuel … Read More »
Tablets are cost-effective way for fleet drivers to record mileage, says Chevin
The company points out that a reasonably well-equipped Android tablet can now be bought for around £100 and used to access and update many different kinds … Read More »
DVLA set for digital transformation under wide-ranging review
The review is being made in line with the objectives set out in the Department for Transport’s Motoring Services Strategy last year and will consider each … Read More »
Quartix reveals tracking technology used for London Olympics
After securing the licence from the Supplier Recognition Scheme delivered by the British Olympic Association, the firm has been able to reveal that its technology helped … Read More »
2013 MPG Marathon under starter's orders
The two-day economy driving event, now in its 12th year, is taking place at Tankersley Manor, near Sheffield, sees a motoring journalists and senior figures in … Read More »
Mitsubishi to preview new design direction with trio of concepts at Tokyo Motor Show
The line-up will include the GC ("Grand Cruiser") concept, which shows the possible direction for a replacement to the Shogun. This concept combines MMC's S-AWC (Super … Read More »
