Natalie Middleton
Ford adds new Titanium X Business Edition to Mondeo line-up
The new Mondeo Titanium X Business Edition follows the launch of the Zetec Business Edition and replaces the Titanium X. The new trim offers a £1,500 … Read More »
Kia guns for top five UK sales
Paul Philpott, president of Kia UK, said he is confident this will be the case no matter what the size of the overall UK market. He … Read More »
44% of fleets see Budget as positive for business
The vehicle tracking website’s survey of 100 companies operating 10 or more vehicles also found that 33% felt the chancellor’s measures would have a negative impact, … Read More »
Shanghai Motor Show: Citroën concept previews DS-badged SUV
This model joins the DS3, DS4, DS5 and the Numéro 9 concept in the DS line-up and shows how a future Citroën SUV could look after … Read More »
Fleet World Fleet Show: Fleet Innovations to showcase PEAK Mileage Capture System & offer prize draw
The company is one of a large number of leading fleet supplier firms exhibiting in the state-of-the-art Silverstone Wing conference centre at the Fleet Show on … Read More »
AA Driving School adds Ford Fiesta EcoBoost to fleet
The partnership sees the driving school take 3,500 cars a year from Ford, with an even split of Focus and Fiesta models supplied. However, the company … Read More »
Brake announces agenda for joint Fleet Safety Conference and Awards
The conference will for the first time be combined with the organisation’s fleet safety awards and takes place at the St John's Hotel, Solihull, Birmingham, UK, … Read More »
Free optimising route planning website
The site, which is available at Speedy Route, offers world-wide coverage due to the integration of Google Directions and is said to offer a solution for … Read More »
Fleet World Fleet Show: Steria’s Tony Brady to co-host Fleet & Mobility Workshop
After an early career in financial analysis working for Chrysler and Leyland Vehicles, he managed the car fleet at Steria – a leading provider of IT … Read More »
TomTom showcases fleet integration opportunities with App Center
The dedicated web resource details partner applications ready for integration with TomTom’s WEBFLEET platform, including office solutions such as CRM, ERP, scheduling and planning software. The … Read More »
Fleet World Fleet Show: The Fuel Card Group to showcase MileageCount solution
The Mileage Count system has been launched by The Fuel Card Group to suit any size of fleet and is offered with three levels of sophistication: … Read More »
Tusker drives carbon footprint reduction through green initiatives
Tusker has reduced its carbon footprint by almost 10% through a series of green initiatives including greener company cars, more car sharing and increased video conferencing. … Read More »
Brake fleet safety seminar to focus on in-vehicle technology
The half-day seminar, sponsored by GreenRoad, will offer fleet professionals the opportunity to hear from academic experts and experienced practitioners on the options available, features to … Read More »
Hyundai reports 29% increase in true fleet for March
True fleet registrations for Hyundai rose 29% last month, with Motability up by over 145%. Overall, all fleet sales were up 12.5% with Hyundai ranked ninth … Read More »
March plate change helps fleet registrations rise 3.2% in Q1
In total 171,728 fleet cars were registered last month, compared to 165,565 in March 2012 while the 3.2% rise year-to-date equates to 282,695 units compared to … Read More »
Chevrolet Volt owners in US rack up 241 million emission-free miles
So says the brand, adding that the typical American Volt owner who regularly charges the vehicle is going 905 miles between fill-ups of the gasoline engine … Read More »
Whitworth Bros focuses on CO2 cap with wide vehicle choice under Ogilvie deal
The Wellingborough-headquartered family-owned business chose Ogilvie for its four-year sole supply contract hire with maintenance deal based on Ogilvie’s comprehensive suite of driver and fleet decision-maker … Read More »
SmartWater forensic marking to help turn the tide on catalytic converter theft
The precious metals in a typical catalytic converter, along with ease of access underneath a car, van or truck, has made them a popular target for … Read More »
Arval implements EST eco training to benefit customers
The training is intended to raise awareness of carbon footprints and their role in fleet management, explore cost and carbon reduction initiatives, provide an overview of … Read More »
Glass’s appoints chief car editor
Pontin will lead the existing team of car editors in continuing to provide accurate and reliable valuation data for companies operating in the UK car market. … Read More »
M4 toll plans come under fire
According to reports, the new toll motorway will feature in June's comprehensive spending review as part of a major road package. Yet the announcement has been … Read More »
Fleet World Fleet Show: Nissan to debut all-new Note
The model, showcased at the Geneva motor show, is part of a new generation of European-designed, engineered and built models from Nissan and is focused on … Read More »
Leasedrive white paper addresses “The Future of Urban Mobility”
The 18-page white paper sets out the background and looks at the urban mobility challenges that lie ahead including the emergence of new mega cities, the … Read More »
Forrest branches out with greener fleet line-up
The social house regeneration specialist took the decision to update its fleet following an internal review that showed a switch to newer, greener models would produce … Read More »
Nearly half of fleets unprepared for company car tax changes
The YouGov survey found that more than half (51%) of senior managers questioned agreed that the new tax changes would place further financial strain on their … Read More »
Fleet World Fleet Show: Super car prize for Fleet Driver of the Year winner
Lexus is making its 4.8 litre V10 LFA super car, which can sprint from 0-62mph in a staggering 3.7 seconds and hit a top speed of … Read More »
Mitsubishi reports rising orders from specialist fleet operators
Fleets place orders include the Environment Agency, National Grid and Ministry of Defence, with models spread across the Mitsubishi range and including the L200 pick-up, Outlander … Read More »
Tusker appoints new head of IT in line with expansion plans
Reporting to the company’s chief executive, David Hosking, Mr Beard will lead a fast-growing team of software engineers, developers and system administrators at Tusker. He joins … Read More »
Fleet World Fleet Show: Sal sac advice & sat nav/champagne prizes on offer at Leasedrive stand
The company is one of a large number of fleet suppliers exhibiting in the state-of-the art Silverstone Wing on Wednesday 24th April and will be providing … Read More »
73,000 business drivers injured each year in accidents
The figures come from the annual Labour Force Survey, carried out by the Office for National Statistics, and show that business drivers make up 36% of … Read More »
