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Councils encouraged to bid for £490m road funding
Local authorities can now bid for a share of £490m to target congested local roads.
Crash-for cash-fraudster gets two-year prison sentence
A crash-for-cash fraudster linked to a gang with hundreds of claims for personal injury has received a two-year prison sentence for conspiracy to defraud.
BCA to expand Bedford centre
BCA is to undertake a major expansion to its operation in Bedford to build capacity and enhance the range of services available.
HMRC to pilot digital income and expenses reporting
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched a pilot scheme that will develop a new solution to report income and expenses online.
BusinessWatch deploys ABAX Triplog to aid mileage record accuracy
Security specialist BusinessWatch has implemented the Triplog GPS vehicle tracking and mileage claim system across its 21-strong vehicle fleet.
Scottish councils rake in £40m in parking ‘profits’
Scotland’s councils made a £40.3m profit from parking charges and penalty income in 2015-16.
Oswald appointed chief financial officer at Alphabet
Alphabet GB has appointed Stefan Oswald as chief financial officer.
ULEZ-style schemes should be rolled out across UK, says London mayor
Meeting UK legal pollution limits will necessitate the nationwide rollout of a diesel scrappage scheme and low emission zones.
Nexus streamlines damage resolution
Corporate vehicle rental provider Nexus is rolling out a new damage resolution system to cut timescales and enhance its service.
Pump prices fall by 2.5p a litre in March
The price of fuel fell by more than 2.5p a litre in March bringing the average price of petrol down to 117.54p and diesel to 119.54p, … Read More »
Vauxhall previews Insignia Country Tourer
Vauxhall has revealed its latest-generation Insignia Country Tourer, marking the third variant in the Insignia line-up.
March registrations hit all-time high ahead of VED changes
The UK’s new car market grew by 8.4% in March, making it the biggest month since records began, according to figures published by the Society of … Read More »
BCA acquires Supreme Wheels Direct
BCA has acquired a 75% stake in Supreme Wheels Direct Ltd, a specialist in alloy wheel refurbishment, for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition allows BCA and … Read More »
Flat rate mileage and fuel expenses under focus in HMRC consultation
Fleets are being urged to have their say a new HMRC consultation document that questions whether flat rate expenses such as Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAPs) … Read More »
One in six businesses carry out no grey fleet checks
More than 16% of companies with grey fleet drivers carry out no risk checks at all, according to new data compiled by fleet management specialist CLM.
Driverless cars to collect occupants via app “by 2020”
Bosch and Daimler are developing driverless cars which can be summoned via a smartphone app, with plans to have them on the road by the end … Read More »
Grosvenor Leasing fleet vehicle emissions fall to 108g/km
Average new lease car emissions on the Grosvenor Leasing fleet fell to 108g/km in 2016, ahead of the national average of 120.1g/km.
Vauxhall mileage capture app launches for business drivers
Vauxhall has launched a free app to enable drivers to log, submit and track business mileage.
Early introduction of London Ultra Low Emission Zone to impact diesels
Diesel vehicles that do not meet Euro 6 standards are to be impacted under plans by the Mayor of London for the early introduction of the … Read More »
Audi head of fleet moves to Volkswagen van role
James Douglas, head of fleet at Audi, is to move to Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles as head of sales operations from June.
New Prestige functionality gives fleets real-time view of SMR progress
Prestige Fleet Servicing has added a new VehicleTrak function to its mainstream Unity operating platform to provide fleet managers with real-time updates on the progress of … Read More »
BP and Esso bolster fuel card networks under reciprocal deal
BP and Esso fuel card users now have access to an expanded network under a reciprocal fuel card acceptance agreement.
Fleet winners of 2017 Experteye awards named
Fleet manufacturers, leasing firms and dealerships have been recognised for their work in the 2017 Experteye awards.
Plug-in hybrid Golf GTE priced from £30,635
The updated Volkswagen Golf GTE is now available to order, bringing reduced pricing, a new trim line-up and emissions starting from 38g/km.
Hyundai confirms Nissan Juke rival
Hyundai will launch a compact crossover named the Kona later this year, entering one of the fastest-growing segments of the UK market.
Alliance Asset Management rebrands as AAM Group
Vehicle fleet solutions provider Alliance Asset Management has rebranded as AAM Group to better reflect the company’s range of solutions.
DVSA puts focus on road safety in five-year strategy
The DVSA has outlined its five-year strategy, which will look to enhance road safety through a series of measures, including enhanced MoTs and driver testing.
New Mazda CX-5 priced from £23,695
Mazda has released pricing and specification details for its new CX-5, which introduces new technologies including G-Vectoring Control and head-up display.
Consultation explores Scottish ULEV parking incentives
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on parking including on support for parking incentives for ULEV drivers and on the impact of pavement parking and … Read More »
Paul Hollick re-elected as ICFM chairman
The board of ICFM has re-elected Paul Hollick as its chairman at its AGM.
