Natalie Middleton
Honda to drive fleet sales with small diesel CR-V
The newly launched mid-sized crossover has already seen a sales surge this year and this will be boosted by the arrival in October of the 1.6-litre … Read More »
Autoglass to save 15% on fuel costs with Lightfoot
Developed by Ashwoods Automotive Ltd, the efficiency tool helps drivers improve their driving style, fuel efficiency and safety behind the wheel. Autoglass is the first major … Read More »
Procurement for Housing awards preferred supplier status to Days Contract Hire
The deal means that Days Contract Hire will be responsible for supplying a multi-faceted fleet solutions package, including fleet management services for both cars and commercial … Read More »
Mazda6 and CX-5 added to Motability scheme
The move means at least two derivatives of every Mazda model are now available on the scheme and accompanies the announcement of the carmaker’s latest offers, … Read More »
Nissan reports sharp growth in fleet sales
Fleets bought 29,487 Nissan cars from January to June 2013, a rise of 4,102 year on year, which represents a record 5.4% market share. The top … Read More »
Tusker to drive efficiencies with Leaselink and MoDel solutions
The switch to Leaselink has given greater functionality, particularly in areas such as reporting. In addition, users of the system can have regular input into its … Read More »
Arnold Clark Vehicle Management extends Michelin partnership
The leasing company has gradually increased its fitment of Michelin tyres over the past 12 years, and the extended contract puts Michelin as first choice fit … Read More »
Fleets put car provision under close scrutiny
The company’s Alphabet Fleet Management Report (AFMR) 2012, which surveyed 250 UK car fleet managers, also found that the number of employers that benchmark fleet costs … Read More »
Drivers at risk from traffic police cuts
So says road safety charity Brake, which has released data showing that traffic police numbers have been cut by 12% in five years, with some forces … Read More »
AA launches used car website
Launched today (9th July), www.vcars.co.uk has been set up in partnership with the existing VCARS platform and will offer more than 110,000 used cars for sale from over 2,000 … Read More »
EST launches plugged-in fleets category for 2013 Fleet Hero awards
The awards have been running since 2006 and distinguish public and private sector organisations that are achieving environmental best practice by implementing innovative solutions to reduce … Read More »
South Gloucestershire Council transforms fleet with new management solution
The council runs a 400-strong mixed fleet which comprises mostly commercial vehicles, some vans and cars and some specific items of plant. The council runs a … Read More »
Are connected cars a risk to drivers?
Next year Volvo will introduce systems that can read verges and barriers to prevent cars from leaving the road, automatically avoid low-speed accidents at night, follow … Read More »
Younger drivers more tempted to drink-drive in summer
The survey found that twice as many drivers think that there are more temptations to drink drive in the summer than the winter, with the trend … Read More »
World-first safety tech to arrive on 2014 Volvo XC90
Among the technologies being showcased on the new model are the company’s system for pedestrian detection, which is being updated to work at night-time too and … Read More »
Mazda makes safety-focused technology accessible to fleets
The carmaker’s commitment to safety was recognised last year by European vehicle safety organisation Euro NCAP last year, which highlighted the Mazda CX-5 – which already … Read More »
Running costs, safety and fuel to top fleet agenda for next year
Carried out by GE Capital’s Fleet Services division, the survey questioned fleet decision-makers about key aspects of their operations. When asked which criteria would influence fleet … Read More »
Ctrack targets European expansion with new appointment
Ctrack currently has distribution operations in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Spain and Portugal to complement its owned operations in Germany, France and … Read More »
Motorway services charging rip-off prices, says IAM
The road safety charity’s survey of over 3,000 UK drivers showed that 54% of respondents consider the price of petrol at Motorway Service Areas unreasonable. With … Read More »
Deloitte comments on growth in UK new car sales
Raistrick said: ‘With reports of manufacturing production levels at a two year high and the sixteenth consecutive month of new car sales growth, July has got … Read More »
New car registrations up 10% for first half of 2013
The figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) also show that the UK new car market saw its 16th successive monthly rise in … Read More »
Jaama offers discount on latest Management Essentials seminars
The seminars focus on best practice and the impact of legislation in a number of key areas including grey fleet management, car salary sacrifice schemes, employee … Read More »
Home workers put in extra month per year
The research, based on a poll of 1,000 office employees in the UK, highlighted a series of “over-workers”, who added more to their companies by working … Read More »
Half of drivers don’t trust sat navs
Mark Bower-Dyke, chairman of Be Wiser Insurance, commented: ‘Sat navs have got a great deal better in recent years – while we'd never suggest disposing of … Read More »
New Renault ZOE to target EV concerns, says Renault
The ZOE is a small electric car available from £13,995 after a Government grant. Buyers are also charged from £70 a month to lease the expensive … Read More »
SageQuest highlights four fuel benefits of GPS tracking
Entitled “The Four Habits of Fuel Efficient Fleets”, the guide explains that driver speed and idling times are two driver behaviours that have a large impact … Read More »
RAC launches fuel card as part of new SME Business Club initiative
Forming the first component of the forthcoming SME-focused RAC Business Club, the RAC Business Club Fuel Card offers up to 45 days’ credit, more than double … Read More »
Fleet drivers urged to improve standards or face fines
Announced on 5th June by Road Safety Minister Stephen Hammond, the new measures mean that ffom July police will be able to issue fixed penalty notices … Read More »
Sustainable travel comes under spotlight in Brake report
Sponsored by MiX Telematics, the guidance includes expert advice delivered at a recent Brake webinar on “Sustainable travel plans: reducing cost and risk”. The road safety charity … Read More »
Days Contract Hire provides free Michelin safety kits with tyre purchases
The independent fleet solutions firm is giving away the kits, worth £50 each, to its fleet drivers, their friends and family members when they purchase two … Read More »
