Ross Durkin
Motorvate Conference shows how low-emission cars can be desirable, cost-effective and fit for purpose
And there are still some places available at the free-to-attend event which takes place at the Institute of Directors on Pall Mall from 2.00pm – 5.00pm. … Read More »
Road Test: Range Rover Autobiography 3.0 TDV6
Sector: Large SUV Price (January 2014): £87,910 Fuel: 37.7mpg CO2: 196g/km The press pack for the new Range Rover doesn’t pull any punches in its description … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Fleet associations give their backing
The three trade bodies, the Association of Car Fleet Operators (ACFO), the Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) and the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association … Read More »
TRACKER acquisition brings perfect data a step closer
The combined businesses will form Tantalum Corporation, with TRACKER set to play a key role in the organisation’s future, as Tantalum’s CEO Cédriane de Boucaud told … Read More »
Fleet Show grows again in 2014
The event – which has grown every year since its launch in 2011 – has developed into the UK fleet industry’s most important one-day event, with virtually every … Read More »
Fleets warned of keyless vehicle theft trend
Armed with a simple bit of equipment, available to buy online, criminals can programme their own key fob, circumventing a car’s security system and allowing them … Read More »
Powered by technology
It was Albert Einstein who famously said that “We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them”. Applied to modern-day … Read More »
Simply the best!
The competition is being organised by ALD Automotive and Toyota & Lexus Fleet Services, in association with Fleet World magazine. Company car drivers and fleet managers … Read More »
Mid & West Wales Fire & Rescue gives green light to a salary sacrifice scheme
The Service selected SalaryPlan from Automotive Leasing as the most practicable and cost effective scheme tendered under Sector Treasury Services’ robust framework for Salary Sacrifice Car … Read More »
Drivers unaware of fuel prices, according to Energy Saving Trust report
Research for the Energy Saving Trust’s Fuel Your Passion campaign found almost three-quarters (71 per cent) of drivers do not know the average price of a … Read More »
Toyota announces recall for Avensis, Corolla and Prius
On certain Avensis, Corolla and Prius models (July 2001 to April 2009) there is a possibility of an issue with a component in the steering system, prompting … Read More »
Honda unveils new EV concept
Using vehicles based on this prototype model, Honda will begin demonstration testing in Japan in 2013. The demonstration testing will verify the potential of the vehicle … Read More »
Ford appoints new fleet director
Phil Hollins joined Ford as a graduate trainee in 1985. He held a variety of sales and marketing roles in Ford of Britain before moving to … Read More »
LeasePlan launches new sub-100 fleet brand
LeasePlan Go will focus on businesses operating small to medium sized fleets of 1 to 100 vehicles. The organisation will also target consumers who require a … Read More »
Safety must be government priority
The Prime Minister has set this autumn as the deadline for a radical review of the finance and ownership of the major road network. The Foundation … Read More »
Northgate appoints new business development director
Mike will also be working with the UK sales and marketing team at Northgate to help develop the company’s future growth plans. He brings with him a … Read More »
Infiniti introduces new M35h Business Edition
With 0-62mph in just 5.5 seconds, the M35h Business Edition is also loaded with driver appeal, but not at the expense of fuel consumption. That’s 40.9mpg … Read More »
Leasedrive launches fuel management guide
Roddy Graham, commercial director at Leasedrive, said: “Over the past five years, fuel prices have risen by an average of over 50 per cent! While they … Read More »
Chevin partners FTA’s Van Excellence Scheme
With over 3.2 million vans on Britain’s roads (a 40 per cent increase since 1990), the Scheme, designed to improve standards and recognise excellence in van … Read More »
TyreSafe launches new fleet film
Worryingly, it is estimated that more than a third of cars on the UK’s roads have dangerously under-inflated tyres. Coupled with the fact that a million … Read More »
Carmakers voice concerns over tough EU emissions targets
ACEA Secretary General, Ivan Hodac said that the auto industry shares concerns about global warming and is contributing actively to find sustainable solutions. In 2011, the … Read More »
SMMT: Van market remains stable in June
‘The commercial vehicle market stabilised in June, down just 0.4%, after a changeable few months. Truck volumes remained strong, up 14.7% in the month while van … Read More »
Fleets continue to dominate new car sales
For the year to date, fleet sales are fractionally down on 2011 levels at 50.8% of registrations.
Audi launches new mileage checker app
Audi fleet and aftersales marketing manager, Nathan Dennis, said:'The Audi Mileage Tracker allows real-time tracking of your car journey using GPS mapping. Programme the amount you … Read More »
Fleet World and Mercedes-Benz honour the heroes
The first donation came about following Mercedes’ success in last year’s MPG Marathon when pro-driver Mick Linford – a twice former winner of the MPG Marathon … Read More »
Company car drivers call for better roads
The Report into UK motoring behaviour and attitudes reveals frustrations at travel delays are a key concern for company car drivers who want solutions to the … Read More »
A step forward in pedestrian safety from Volvo
The revolutionary new airbag is launched one year after Volvo, as a strategic partner of the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS), joined road safety … Read More »
Audi receives coveted accolade from Euro NCAP
The Audi pre sense front plus technology is available on the Audi A6, which achieved 5 stars in 2011. With two long range radars positioned at … Read More »
Motor manufacturers push safety standards upwards
All four vehicles show that car makers are rising to Euro NCAP’s challenging 2012 5 star requirements, especially in the area of pedestrian protection where the … Read More »
Mazda and Fiat announce co-operation programme
The study calls for both Mazda and Fiat to develop two differentiated, distinctly styled, iconic and brand-specific light weight, roadsters featuring rear-wheel drive. The Mazda and … Read More »
