Natalie Middleton
ARI Fleet UK warns of true cost of driver tyre negligence
The company, formerly Fleet Support Group, says that poor driver care and maintenance is responsible for the premature replacement of a quarter of tyres on vehicles … Read More »
MG6 proves worth for life-saving duties
The vehicle has been supplied to volunteers for FastAid, a group of highly-trained Community First Responders who support West Midlands Ambulance Service by attending 999 calls … Read More »
Paragon expands vehicle processing business with Stobart Vehicle Services acquisition
Previously the vehicle services division of Autologic, the division will be immediately renamed Paragon Vehicle Services, with Stobart Group retaining all of the Stobart brands. The … Read More »
EST transport webinar to focus on running an efficient LCV vehicle fleet
Presented by the EST’s Ian Featherstone, knowledge manager and Fergus Worthy, assistant knowledge manager, the webinar will cover topics including vehicle procurement and specification, and how … Read More »
Government move to encourage more 20mph limits welcomed by Brake
The guidance sees the Department for Transport ask local authorities to consider the introduction of more 20 mph limits and zones, over time, in urban areas … Read More »
Healthcare firm to make major savings following fleet review
The company provides patient transport, carrier and waste disposal services to hospitals, GPs and private sector healthcare organisations and following the review is benefiting from a … Read More »
New driver licence changes to add administrative time for fleets
Effective as of 19 January 2013, the changes mainly impact drivers passing their test after the 19 of January and introduce restrictions around towing a trailer. … Read More »
Visitor registrations open for 2013 Fleet World Fleet Show
Taking place on Wednesday 24th April 2013 at Silverstone, UK, the event builds on the success of the 2012 show and combines a seminar programme, test … Read More »
Brake reasserts call for zero-tolerance drink-drive limit following latest enforcement statistics
The association’s data shows that a total of 7,123 drivers were caught risking lives by driving over the limit during the month-long December enforcement campaign across … Read More »
New Chinese carmaker Qoros to show first car at Geneva
The compact saloon will offer ‘modern, German-influenced design, world-class safety technology, and the highest production quality standards’ as well as a touchscreen infotainment system as standard, … Read More »
Mazda and Fiat seal deal to co-produce new roadster models
The open-top, two-seater sports cars will be produced at Mazda’s plant in Hiroshima, Japan, starting from 2015. Both will feature rear-wheel drive but the two brands … Read More »
Burnt Tree Vehicle Hire launches safer winter driving campaign
Customers hiring one of Burnt Tree’s vehicles in January will be given a “top tips” guide to safer driving along with a specially produced winter safety … Read More »
Police Christmas campaign shows reduction in drink-drivers
Figures released by the Association of Chief Police Officers show that during the month of December, more than 175,000 people were stopped and tested for drink … Read More »
Brian Nott becomes head of vehicle operations at Tusker
Reporting to chief operating officer Mark Sinclair, Nott joins the contract hire and salary sacrifice provider with over 25 years’ fleet industry experience, including with companies … Read More »
Martin Burke to leave role as Skoda UK head of fleet
Burke joined the carmaker in 2005 as the company’s head of fleet sales and has built Skoda Business Sales into a significant division. Fleet registrations have … Read More »
Nissan to build on record fleet figures in 2013
Speaking to Fleet World, Pollock said the brand's fleet plans are based on improved communication and further growth of its business centre network as well as … Read More »
TomTom simplifies driver mileage claims with new app
Available for iPhone and Android smartphones, the new WEBFLEET Logbook app can help drivers and businesses reduce mileage claim administration and creates reliable logs to help … Read More »
New Mycompanyfleet system to save fleets 25% on maintenance costs
The technology is intended for those fleet managers who either outright-purchase their vehicles or lease them but carry out maintenance management themselves and was originally developed … Read More »
UK car manufacturing breaks export records in 2012
Total vehicle output reached its highest level since 2008 at 1.58 million units – an increase of 8%. Car output was up 9% in 2012 to … Read More »
Volvo opens bookings for new test drive programme
The Freedom programme enables fleets to log onto a specifically-designed website (www.volvocars.co.uk/freedom) to book up to two, 45-minute test drives, at a time to suit and … Read More »
Zenith reinforces staff tyre awareness with Michelin event
Working in conjunction with Michelin, the vehicle leasing and fleet management firm recently held a “Fill Up With Air” event at its headquarters in Leeds where … Read More »
Toyota releases images of new PSA-built Proace van
The new model will be built alongside its PSA siblings – the Peugeot Expert and Citroen Dispatch – at the Sevelnord factory in northern France from … Read More »
Detroit News: Nissan to improve charging times for LEAF
As a result, total charging time for the EV will be reduced by nearly half, to around four hours. Pierre Loing, Nissan's product planning chief for … Read More »
New research shows 1 in 3 drivers would fail an eyesight test
The company’s screening tests on visitors to its Drive Safe roadshows were carried out over a period of eight months, with the results proving even more … Read More »
Detroit News: BMW previews next 3 Series Coupe
The model is expected in showrooms by the end of the year, with other variants to follow afterwards, and will become a standalone model called the … Read More »
Detroit News: Honda shows forthcoming small SUV
Shown at Detroit as the carmaker’s “Urban SUV Concept”, the model will be based on Honda’s Global Compact Series platform – the same as the forthcoming … Read More »
Hertz and Chargemaster launch EV car-sharing club in Milton Keynes
The project has been developed by Milton Keynes Council, Hertz on Demand, the Hertz Corporation’s global car sharing club, and charging point installer Chargemaster plc. The … Read More »
Detroit News: VW considers new budget brand
The carmaker announced at Detroit that the decision on a budget brand would be made this year, with any venture almost certain to start in China … Read More »
JLR expansion shows benefits of targeting right customers in downturn, says car industry analyst
Commenting on the company’s announcement, which follows the news last week that Honda is to cut 800 jobs in the UK, Stadler, who is associate professor … Read More »
Jaguar Land Rover announces 800 new jobs in UK
The carmaker sold a total of 357,773 vehicles in 2012, up by 30%, helped by the launch of new and updated models as well as strong … Read More »
