Natalie Middleton
Nissan LEAF finds key frontline role with emergency services
The EV is being deployed as community support vehicles by emergency services in Portugal, France, UK and Switzerland, with a number of other countries considering making … Read More »
Mazda introduces online service booking
The feature enables customers to book cars in for servicing, MOT, repair work – or to have a new set of tyres fitted. Unlike other carmakers’ … Read More »
Evander Glazing and Locks appoints Total Accident Management
The nationwide glazing, locks, doors and windows specialist runs a fleet of over 320 vehicles, consisting of both vans and cars, which operate from 21 branches … Read More »
Volvo & Fleet21 team up for driver training
As part of the partnership, Fleet21 is adding six Volvo V40s to its new training fleet and will also offer services including: Compliance services include organisational … Read More »
Fleets warned of penalties of unrecorded private vehicle use due to HMRC clampdown
The threat is being highlighted by GPS tracking provider RAM Tracking following reports the Government has tasked HMRC with raising an additional £7bn a year in tax … Read More »
Fleetondemand continues to enhance market presence
The automotive technology provider has now seen its platform implemented at a further 13 customers as well as completing direct integration projects with several major national … Read More »
Trade prices rise for 3-4 year-old prime condition models
The used car trade price monitoring and trending tool has found that overall trade values across the market are notably stable and – in some cases … Read More »
Care Management Group outsources fleet management to Fleet Alliance
CMG, which operates 116 care centres throughout the UK, provides specialist support to children and adults with learning disabilities, Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, physical disabilities, and mental … Read More »
EST adds vehicle check training to Smarter Driving programme
Daily vehicle checks include a visual tyre inspection, a check of lights and wipers, and a static brake test, while weekly checks include tyre pressures, fluid … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Jaguar previews aluminium architecture
The design study introduces Jaguar’s new modular aluminium architecture, which the brand said underpins its future. According to reports, Jaguar could switch to aluminium construction for … Read More »
Free Mercedes app combines mileage tracker, journey log & parking locator
Available free of charge, Mile Tracker App is available for iPhone and Android users, and offers three key elements – a GPS-based Mileage Tracker, a Journey … Read More »
Fleet car sharing schemes have broader benefits
That’s according to new research from Enterprise Rent-A-Car, which found that 13% of drivers with access to business car sharing admit that they travel to work … Read More »
AA trials “universal” spare wheel
Nearly a fifth (17%) of AA members don’t have a spare wheel in their car, wit the “universal” spare wheel offering a temporary solution in the … Read More »
Europcar trials meet & greet service at “pop up” locations in Capital
The new locations offer a Europcar “Meet & Greet” service for pre-booked vehicle hire, ensuring a quick handover and are being trialled at key locations including … Read More »
HMRC announces new AFR rates
The rates can be used to reimburse company car drivers for business mileage. Under the latest changes, there’s a 1p increase in the rates that can … Read More »
LCV2013 to include keynote speech from Transport Minister
Hosted by Cenex – the UK’s first Centre of Excellence for low carbon vehicle technologies – LCV2013 takes place in Millbrook on 4-5th September 2013. Transport … Read More »
Garmin puts pivotal focus on fleet sector with management solutions
The company has recruited Clive Taylor as director of fleet management & commercial business for EMEA and APAC specifically to lead longer-term growth and success in … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: S-MAX concept to take centrestage at Ford stand
News agency headlineauto has reported that the second-generation S-MAX will share architecture, powertrains and technologies with the new Mondeo and be built alongside it at Valencia. … Read More »
Hill Dickinson augments staff benefits with Zenith salary sacrifice scheme
The scheme is open to around 1,000 eligible employees in the UK, who are also being offered access to Zenith’s Pre-Salary Sacrifice Cars product. This enables … Read More »
Counter insurance scams with telematics, says Quartix
The company says its vehicle tracking unit offers leading crash detection and recording technology that means it is able to provide extremely detailed accounts of incidents … Read More »
Prestige Fleet Servicing strengthens Service Centre Network with ex-Lombard procurement manager
Sharp will focus on maintaining and enhancing the SMR company’s “driver experience”, and brings experience from his former roles at Lombard Vehicle Management and Arval, as … Read More »
New Claims Portal enables fleet drivers to report accidents direct
Total Accident Management has developed the website in partnership with claims notification software specialist Bodynet Ltd and says it’s the only provider with this type of … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Wraps come off Peugeot 208 HYbrid FE with 49g/km
The concept has been developed by Peugeot alongside its oil giant partner Total and is based on a production 208 hatchback featuring a petrol-electric hybrid powertrain … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Peugeot to unveil new 82g/km 308
The new compact family hatchback makes its debut prior to going on sale in the UK in January 2014 and will offer a refined and contemporary … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Infiniti gives sneak preview of Q30 concept
The concept combines the dynamic design and sportiness of a coupe, the roominess of a hatch and the higher stance of a crossover, with Infiniti adding … Read More »
Tusker moves offices to support expansion needs
The brand-new offices are at Croxley Green Business Park and provide three times the area of Tusker’s previous premises. Designed in line with the company’s brand … Read More »
VRA confirms line-up for September remarketing conference
Being held at the Crowne Plaza Heythrop Park near Oxford, the event is sponsored by Manheim and is expected to attract 200 remarketing and associated professionals. … Read More »
IAM advises on dealing with “flash-for-cash” scams
Dubbed “flash for cash”, the scam is a variation on the well-known “crash for cash” crime in which criminals brake suddenly for no reason, forcing the … Read More »
Hyundai announces prices for new ix35
The latest model sees trim levels realigned to feature five distinct specifications: entry-level S, mid-range SE and SE Nav and two range-topping trims dubbed “Premium” and … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Kia Soul makes European debut
Already seen at the New York Motor Show in March, the Soul will make its debut at Frankfurt in its European specification. The latest version of … Read More »
