Natalie Middleton
Fleets prioritise “CO2 emissions” & “fitness for purpose”
The survey saw 176 fleet decision-makers questioned about key aspects of their operations, with the findings reinforcing that fleets are concentrating on the effectiveness of the … Read More »
Volvo develops autonomous parking system
The technology, which will be demonstrated next week, is being deployed in a concept car and is activated by a mobile phone app by the driver, … Read More »
ATS Euromaster reinforces safety culture with RoSPA award win
The accolade comes after ATS Euromaster continued to lower the number of lost time accidents, recording an unprecedented 25% reduction in 2012 compared with the previous … Read More »
Renault to be profitable again in UK by end of year
Eighteen months ago the French carmaker cut its model range and slashed its dealer network as sales in Britain slumped. As reported by news agency Headlineauto, … Read More »
Car manufacturing down in May but still ‘on course for prosperity’
The organisation added that output remained flat during the first five months of 2013, falling just 0.6% to 632,804 units. However, it said that demand from … Read More »
DSA–VOSA merger to bring gains for fleets
The Department for Transport announcement follows the Motoring Services Strategy consultation on improving the delivery of motoring services by the four executive agencies – VOSA, DSA, … Read More »
Damian James becomes new ACFO chairman
Damian James, head of operations at Bracknell Forest Council, has been unanimously elected by the ACFO board to serve as chairman, having held the post of … Read More »
Isotrak to expand markets & partnerships with new appointment
With a long career in the telematics and vehicle tracking market, Ashe joins Isotrak from Blue Tree Systems and previously Microlise. He will assist Isotrak to … Read More »
Vauxhall ADAM to be first talking car
The intelligent assistant technology from Apple can be used on ADAM models fitted with the IntelliLink infotainment system and will enable iPhone owners to give voice … Read More »
Hitachi Capital to drive rental business forward
This includes the implementation of the Fleetondemand technology to increase efficiencies and drive down costs, as well as the appointment of Kathleen Whittam, formerly at Europcar … Read More »
New Europcar branch at Nottingham Station
Travellers in the region have access to a range of vehicles and vans and customers can collect and drop off vehicles from 8am to 6pm Monday … Read More »
“Unusable” roads costing SMEs £5bn per year
According to the Local Government Association (LGA), which represents more than 370 councils across England and Wales, the backlog of repairs needed on UK roads is … Read More »
Specsavers campaign makes eyecare more eye-catching for fleets
Under safety, health and wellbeing regulations, it is the employer’s role to provide eyecare for relevant employees and ensure that this provision is communicated. Specsavers Corporate … Read More »
Use salary sacrifice to ‘complement’ company cars, says tax expert
Speaking at a recent ACFO fleet briefing held in Canary Wharf, Rees told attendees that an increasing number of employers are offering staff the opportunity to … Read More »
80% of fleets still ignoring whole-life cost approach
Speaking at the “Fleet Management in a Changing World” seminar held in Canary Wharf, fleet experts Dan Rees, senior manager, Deloitte Car Consulting, and Andrew Cronin, … Read More »
Mazda expands fleet network & sales team
The brand has increased its Fleet Specialist Dealer network by 50%, with Holdcroft Mazda in Stoke-on-Trent and RRG Mazda in Salford, Greater Manchester becoming the fifth … Read More »
TRACKER Fleet gains Fuel Card Integration
The fuel card feature, which is compatible with all fuel card providers, allows customers to upload their fuel card data and integrate information within existing areas … Read More »
Company cars remain attractive benefit, says leading fleet manager
That was the message from ACFO director Caroline Sandall at a recent ACFO fleet briefing held in association with Motorexpo, the world’s largest free-to-visit motoring event. … Read More »
Europcar adds A-Class AMG Sport to Prestige Range
The A-Class joins existing Mercedes models in the Prestige Range including the SLK Roadster and the GL-Class, and offers 18-inch AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels, sport seats … Read More »
New Arval rental calculator to generate fleet savings
The tool can be used for any business journey to inform the fleet manager whether a short-term rental vehicle is a cheaper option than completing the … Read More »
EST helps City of York Council fleet go electric
The council was keen to learn more about the potential benefits of plug-in vehicles as part of its Low Emission Strategy and so applied to take … Read More »
Surrey fleet takes delivery of UK’s first Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid
The company is a British design and innovation business developing its own hybrid solar technology and finance director Nick Simmons believes the eco-friendly Volvo reflects the … Read More »
Rising commuting costs force budget cuts, finds PwC
The research found that over half of respondents say their transport costs have risen in the past year with many cutting back on essentials such as … Read More »
Brake reveals Fleet Safety Awards winners
Altogether, 103 entries were received from 40 organisations this year, with winners comprising: Fleet Safety Analysis and Action Award, sponsored by ARI Fleet Services: BT Company … Read More »
Hyundai to work on brand awareness
Although the company has been heavily involved in football sponsorship since 1999 with both UEFA and FIFA, Mark Hall, marketing director for Hyundai Motor Europe, believes … Read More »
Masternaut & Balfour Beatty Fleet Services recognised for fleet safety partnership
Organised by road safety charity Brake, the awards celebrate those working in the field of road risk management to improve safety and help reduce the number … Read More »
European fleet cars slash CO2 emissions by 15% in four years
The report analysed the reduction in CO2 emissions from new company cars in 11 European countries between 2008 and 2012. Extrapolating the figures out, the report … Read More »
Chinese EVs go on trial with fleets
Over 50 of the right-hand drive cars have now arrived in the country and will shortly go into service with a number of fleets, including private … Read More »
Ogilvie continues fleet expansion in Northern Ireland with new offices
The business, the only privately-owned and operated full service vehicle leasing and fleet management company operating in Northern Ireland, has moved to Quay Gate House in … Read More »
New TomTom Go includes updated traffic delay info & speed camera warnings
Included within the new features is Lifetime TomTom Traffic, which pinpoints exactly where delays start and end, helping drivers to get to their destinations faster. Drivers … Read More »
