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VED hike could push up rental prices, BVRLA warns government
The Government is being urged to rethink the April changes to the Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) regime, which could see the rental industry push up prices … Read More »
Number of motorists caught driving while banned on the increase
The number of people in Britain caught disregarding driving bans rose 7.5% last year, new research finds.
Eurocell appoints Fleet Alliance to manage 400-strong vehicle fleet
Eurocell, a leading uPVC window, door and conservatory manufacturer and distributor, has appointed Fleet Alliance to manage its 400-strong vehicle fleet in a move to improve … Read More »
UK seventh cheapest country for driving a diesel car in Europe
Ownership costs for both petrol and diesel cars in the UK are among some of the cheapest in Europe, new research finds.
January registrations at highest level since 2005
The UK new car market hit the ground running in January, with rises in fleet and overall registrations and a new milestone for alternatively fuelled vehicles.
Vauxhall previews new Insignia Sports Tourer
Vauxhall will unveil its second-generation Insignia Sports Tourer at the Geneva Motor Show, which gets a longer and more capacious load area than its predecessor.
Bridgestone extends DriveGuard run flat range
Bridgestone is to add a number of extra summer sizes to its DriveGuard run flat range.
AA to help Prestige strengthen service centre inspection process
Prestige Fleet Servicing has partnered with the AA to further strengthen its inspection and selection process of service centres and run vehicle spot checks across the … Read More »
Fleet/lease values at near record levels in January
Both fleet/lease and overall auction values rose in January despite rising volumes, latest BCA data shows.
Government urged not to scrap mobile phone driver awareness courses
The Government is being urged to rethink its move to stop awareness courses for motorists using handheld mobile phones as it introduces tougher penalties for offenders.
Scrappage scheme for diesel cars could launch within months
The Government is looking at introducing a scrappage scheme for diesel cars, which could launch within months if given the green light.
‘Significant’ fuel economy gap to continue after introduction of WLTP
The gap between official MPG figures and real-world performance will remain significant despite regulatory change later this year.
Driving for Work Summit provides forerunner to major occupational road safety campaign
Fleet chiefs and industry associations have met up with the Department for Transport, Highways England and insurance company representatives to identify ways to drive better occupational road safety.
Sandicliffe Motor Contracts MD retires
Sandicliffe Motor Contracts has appointed a new managing director, Alastair Houston, as it announced the retirement of Gary Benfield after 10 years in the business.
Pump prices hit two-year high
Fuel prices have reached their highest level in more than two years following a 2p per litre rise in January.
Quartix appoints two new directors
Quartix has announced the appointment of Ed Ralph as chief operating officer and Lynne Austin as director with responsibility for the company’s UK fleet operations, effective … Read More »
Amey awards accident repair deal to Selsia
Amey has signed up Selsia to centrally manage accident repairs for its mixed fleet.
New cash or car calculator launches from Activa Contracts
Activa Contracts has launched a new online company car or cash allowance calculator to help simplify the decision-making process for drivers and fleet operators in the … Read More »
North Ayrshire car club cuts costs and CO2
North Ayrshire Council has reported huge reductions in CO2 emissions and costs after deploying a car club pilot 18 months ago to replace its grey fleet.
New road casualty statistics ‘truly shocking’, says RAC
Latest reported road casualty figures show a rise in the number of killed or seriously injured (KSI casualties).
Olivier Mansard joins Masternaut as vice president of global sales
Masternaut has appointed Olivier Mansard as vice president of global sales.
2015 drink-drive road casualty estimates provide ‘real cause for concern’
Road safety organisations have expressed concern as newly published DfT estimates show an increase in drink-drive related crashes in Great Britain.
Vincent St Claire promoted to Fleet Assist managing director
Fleet Assist has promoted Vincent St Claire to the post of managing director as the company looks to drive further growth.
Rental firm uses GPS tracking solution to combat dishonest claim
Data from a GPS tracking solution has helped uncover a dishonest insurance claim relating to a hire vehicle.
Chevin appoints David Gladding to newly created global sales role
Chevin has appointed its former UK sales director David Gladding to a new role of global sales and marketing director in a drive to continue its … Read More »
Alphabet expands executive team with new head of compliance
Leanne Christmas has joined the Alphabet UK executive team as its new head of compliance.
Prices announced for facelifted VW Golf
Volkswagen has announced prices for its 2017 Golf, which brings updated styling as well as a new 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol and seven-speed DSG, and latest infotainment and assistance … Read More »
Growing number of VW owners sign up to group action lawsuit
More than 27,000 Volkswagen Group drivers have signed up to a lawsuit filed against the group over the ‘Dieselgate’ emissions scandal, with around 500 more owners … Read More »
MP calls for tax transparency on fuel receipts
Fuel receipts should display all taxes in detail, with the Tory Administration having “a clear obligation to be open with UK drivers regarding taxes”, according to … Read More »
AM Services Group signs up TCH Leasing
Facilities management provider, AM Services Group has awarded a three-year vehicle supply agreement for contract hire to TCH Leasing.
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