Natalie Middleton
New TomTom device paves way for smarter driving apps
The arrival of the TomTom LINK 100 opens up opportunities for smarter driving apps to be developed as well as usage-based insurance products and even vehicle … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: UK to play key role for new Hyundai i10
Influenced by Hyundai Motor's design philosophy, fluidic sculpture, the new model i10 features sleek and substantial styling as well as new proportions that make it longer, … Read More »
New carbon-zero taxi car service targets corporate fleets
The scheme is being run by Thriev, a sustainable transport start-up based in Tech City, London, with the help of a network of rapid chargers installed, … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Honda puts priority on Civic Tourer
The Europe-only Civic Tourer is due to arrive towards the end of the year and is being reintroduced to the range after a gap of more … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Vauxhall to slash Ampera price by £3k
The announcement follows a similar price reduction for the model in Germany. Vauxhall chairman Duncan Aldred told news agency Headlineauto: ‘So far the market for EVs … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Kia displays Juke-rivalling concept
The model is based on an all-new platform created at Kia's Frankfurt Design Studio with the European market in mind. Gregory Guillaume, chief designer at Kia's … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Renault hints at next Espace with Initiale Paris
The sixth concept car in the design strategy initiated by Laurens van den Acker, the concept has a clear stake on the premium sector. At 4.85m … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Audi nanuk quattro concept to combine high performance & offroad capabilities
The two-seater nanuk – which means “polar bear” in Inuit –has been designed in collaboration with Italdesign Giugiaro (which is owned by Audi), and is built … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Suzuki unveils Juke rival
The iV-4 – of which “i” stands for “individuality”, “V” for “vehicle”, and “4” for “4 wheel-drive” – features the carmaker’s trademark SUV clamshell hood and … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Infiniti aims Q30 concept at young-minded
The carmaker says that the Q30’s compact premium segment is forecast for significant growth with the entry of young-minded affluent customers. ‘We are becoming the younger, … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Vauxhall makes ‘statement of intent’ with Monza concept
Revealed by news agency Headlineauto, Neumann told the Zeit conference future summit that the concept reveals a new philosophy for the ‘in-car integration of daily life’ … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Mazda3 pricing revealed
The new model, which is once more available in both hatchback and fastback (saloon) bodystyles, will be offered in five trim levels in the UK – … Read More »
MINI UK appoints Chris Brownridge as new director
Brownridge succeeds Jochen Goller, who becomes senior vice president MINI, based at the company’s headquarters in Munich, Germany, and responsible for all worldwide activities for the … Read More »
Fleets advised of benefits of using BVRLA member organisations
The BVRLA has launched a new campaign advising fleets of the benefits of using a BVRLA member organisation when renting or leasing a car or commercial … Read More »
Automatic braking technologies could make multi-car crashes history, says Thatcham
So say the experts at Thatcham Research – the motor insurers’ automotive research facility – following a 130-vehicle pile-up on the Isle of Sheppey last week. … Read More »
Toyota’s Ewan Shepherd to cover fleet & retail sales in new role
Previously general manager of sales operations at the brand, Shepherd now gains responsibility for the delivery of Toyota’s sales aspirations in retail and fleet channels, and … Read More »
Days Contract Hire to supply London Fire Brigade fleet in latest public sector win
The Swansea-based fleet solutions company has been appointed to a panel for the provision of leased and short-term hire vehicles to London Fire Brigade, which runs … Read More »
Enterprise Rent-A-Car to promote EST services to fleets under new partnership
Helped by funding from the Department for Transport (DfT), the Energy Saving Trust offers a range of options to help businesses analyse how they use vehicles … Read More »
RAC enters fleet telematics arena
Available from just a few pence per day per vehicle, the in-car unit can be installed in minutes according to the company and provides benefits including … Read More »
BVRLA says new ultra-low emission vehicle strategy should factor in leasing & rental
The strategy sets out a longer-term approach to the incentives, policies and initiatives needed to create confidence for EV buyers and manufacturers. In response, BVRLA chief executive … Read More »
Brake to run fleet webinar on CSR & road safety
Hosted by road safety charity Brake, the low-cost webinar is being held on Thursday 3rd October at 10.30am – 12pm GMT. The webinar will discuss approaches … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Ford to launch premium sub-brand
Dubbed Vignale (pronounced: Vin-ya-lay), the premium product will combine unique interior and exterior design touches, premium craftsmanship, exclusive specification and technologies along with an enhanced ownership … Read More »
Fleets play major role in new £500m ultra-low emission vehicle strategy
Dubbed “Driving the Future Today”, the roadmap sets out five pillars to use the funding to help support ULEV take-up, including with fleets, and grow the … Read More »
Thousands still driving despite having 12 points or more on licence
The latest figures from the DVLA also reveal many other drivers who have over twice the permitted penalty points but have not been banned due to … Read More »
Four-star rating for Vauxhall ADAM in latest Euro NCAP tests
The supermini – the brand's rival to the Fiat 500 – scored 87% for adult protection, with figures of 72% for child occupant, 65% for pedestrian and 81% … Read More »
RAC pilots "universal" spare wheel
The move follows the "disappearance" of the spare wheel on vehicles, with many manufacturers now providing a tyre inflation kit instead. As a result, the number … Read More »
DVLA announces new chief executive
Morley is currently chief executive of The National Archives where his responsibilities include delivering services to the public on site at Kew as well as online … Read More »
Allstar launches new supermarket fuel card
Available to use at Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s and ASDA nationwide, the card enables fleets to benefit from a typical 3p per litre discount versus the national … Read More »
Leasedrive adds web quoting to salary sacrifice website
Included on version 4.0 of the mycar website, the new web quoting system allows users to look up information on thousands of cars, compare vehicles side-by-side, … Read More »
Visitors to LCV2013 offered first drive of Ford Focus Electric
On sale now, the Ford Focus Electric features an advanced electric motor and lithium-ion battery powertrain that produces 140bhp, achieves a top speed of 85mph and … Read More »
