Natalie Middleton
trg vehicle Hire launches “FleetSmart” flexible business vehicle hire package
Dubbed “FleetSmart”, the product offers a wide range of cars and vans in a package that can be tailored to suit business needs for all sizes … Read More »
Fuel prices not being manipulated, finds OFT
The OFT analysis, which follows a four-month investigation, found that competition was working well and so a full inquiry will not be launched, although the OFT … Read More »
Coca-Cola Enterprises, Ford & Toyota named as Low Carbon Champions
The awards, which coincide with the 10-year anniversary for the Low Carbon Vehicle Partnership (LowCVP), saw Coca-Cola Enterprises Ltd named Low Carbon Vehicle Operator of the … Read More »
Adjust fleet policy now to avoid costly carbon threshold changes, says Fleet Alliance
That’s the view of leasing and fleet management specialist, Fleet Alliance, speaking ahead of the new rules governing capital allowances that come into force from the … Read More »
Navman Wireless acquired by Danaher Corporation
The company provides advanced fleet and asset management technology with its OnlineAVL2 system and operates across five continents, with key facilities in the United States, United … Read More »
Company Mileage Logger app to streamline mileage reporting for company car & “grey fleet” drivers
Dubbed Company Mileage Logger, the GPS-enabled service has been developed by automotive software specialist DCML and automatically synchronises journey details into an online database hub for … Read More »
Tusker secures funding line from Santander for fleet expansion
The latest financial backing has been provided by Santander and comes six weeks after salary sacrifice specialist Tusker announced that it has been given a multi-million … Read More »
Ford to watch and wait on Econetic Kuga version
Speaking at the vehicle’s launch event today, Anthony Ireson, marketing director of Ford of Britain, told Fleet World that the lowest-powered version of the model will … Read More »
EST highlights financial benefits of car clubs for fleets with new best practice guide
The organisation points out that the car club market is growing rapidly in the UK, with a number of different types, ranging from commercial public-access operators … Read More »
Iron Mountain sees long-term fleet benefits following driver safety programme with GreenRoad
Rory Morgan, national logistics general manager for Iron Mountain, had already been told by the company’s insurers, Zurich, that unless action was taken to reduce claims, … Read More »
Geneva News: Kia pro_cee'd GT & cee'd GT hot hatches to make debut
The models, based on the standard pro_cee'd and cee'd versions, will feature a turbocharged 1.6-litre GDI petrol engine producing 201bhp and 195lb.ft of torque married up … Read More »
Mitsubishi confirms European recall of i-MiEV
The carmaker said that in some cases a flaw within the brake pump could reduce the braking power assistance of the vehicle. It added that the … Read More »
Daimler, Ford and Renault-Nissan to co-develop fuel cell technology
The deal will see the three carmakers join forces to develop a common fuel cell stack and fuel cell system to be used by each of … Read More »
Nissan e-NV200 electric van gets thumbs-up from fleets
Five leasing companies, six major fleet operators and three used value guides visited Nissan's Barcelona production facility and drove the e-NV200 as well as a diesel … Read More »
Cheap road repairs to add to pothole problems for fleets
The potholes.co.uk website has warned that potholes are not only getting deeper but are also becoming more widespread on main roads following the use of cheaper … Read More »
Entry deadline approaches for Brake annual Fleet Safety awards
The event will take place at the St John's Hotel, Solihull, Birmingham, UK, on Thursday 13 June 2013 and will for the first time combine both … Read More »
Vauxhall MD takes on acting Opel Vauxhall role
The move follows the departure of Alfred Rieck, formerly the president of Skoda China, after just seven months in the role. ‘We respect Alfred Rieck's decision … Read More »
Wintry weather causes costly claims
A study of the claims league table shows the following: Parked cars came off worst, accounting for just over 10% of the claims. Tail-end shunts came … Read More »
Mike Pilkington to head up Paragon Automotive
Previously part of Autologic, the division has now been acquired by the Paragon Group to complement its existing services and expand its customer offering. As part … Read More »
Alphabet research shows significant drop for in-house fleet managers
The AFMR, based on a survey of 250 fleet managers, now includes year-on-year comparisons and shows that the percentage of fleets run by a fleet manager … Read More »
PRA warns of 4.00ppl rise in fuel prices in coming days as “floodgates open”
The association, which is demanding an investigation into the area, says that wholesale costs have risen by a shock 5.00ppl in just over four weeks since … Read More »
Dylan Setterfield assumes senior editor role at CAP
Setterfield brings 13 years’ experience in forecasting future residual values at GE Capital Fleet Services, latterly as senior European analyst, where he had oversight of future … Read More »
Geneva News: Kia reveals teaser of urban concept car
Little details have been given but the vehicle will carry the company's ‘signature tiger-nose morphing into a mischievous, yet friendly, grille and headlight arrangement’. The Geneva … Read More »
Plans for new Zafira take shape under GM and PSA global strategic alliance
Under the alliance, the two firms will co-develop a C-segment MPV for Opel/Vauxhall as the next Zafira. The agreement also sees the development of a C-segment crossover … Read More »
BMW and Toyota to co-develop fuel cell system for 2020
The binding agreement follows a deal signed in December 2011, which saw the two companies agree to collaborate on various eco developments as well as the … Read More »
“Early bird” rates available on inaugural FTA Van Excellence conferences
The Van Excellence initiative aims to enhance standards of van operator compliance, celebrate operators who demonstrate excellence and represent the interests of the van industry. To … Read More »
Matt Schembri appointed as LeasePlan marketing manager
Schembri has held senior marketing and consultancy roles with Arval, Masterlease, Volkswagen Financial Services and Argos. Commenting on the announcement, Matt Dyer, LeasePlan’s commercial director, said: … Read More »
Tusker sales team on award shortlist
The team, led by business development director Alison Argall, will learn the outcome at the award ceremony on 28 February at the Lancaster hotel in London. … Read More »
Euro NCAP announces Best In Class cars for 2012
The eight vehicles all gained five-star ratings and performed highly in each of the four individual marking criteria: adult occupant protection, child occupant protection, pedestrian protection … Read More »
Nissan drops price of LEAF by £2,500
The price reduction is effective immediately, ahead of the launch of the updated model, and brings the price down to £23,490 (with the Plug-In car grant … Read More »
