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Transport Secretary announces £11m motorway improvement schemes
Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has announced four new road improvement schemesa to create thousands of jobs and homes in the South West, supported by investment from … Read More »
‘Total cost of mobility’ approach is key to cutting costs
Driving cultural change by focusing on ‘total cost of mobility’ rather than a fleet-based total of cost of vehicle ownership model can help firms cut costs … Read More »
Technology trials enable drivers to ‘ride the green wave’
Hitting a series of red lights on the commute to work could become a thing of the past under technology currently on trial by Ford.
Women more likely to see red behind the wheel
Women drivers are more prone to road rage than men, new research from Hyundai Motor UK suggests.
Synergy Automotive celebrates 10th anniversary
Vehicle leasing and finance credit broker Synergy Automotive has marked its tenth anniversary with a special event attended by guests including Andrew Jones – Under Secretary … Read More »
New report highlights DVLA ‘major failings’ in assessing fitness to drive
The DVLA has been accused of major failings in assessing people’s fitness to drive, resulting in vulnerable drivers being left in limbo for years.
SEAT Leon facelift brings new engines and technology
SEAT’s facelifted Leon will introduce new engines plus a raft of connectivity and driver assistance technologies and a new top-spec trim level when it launches early … Read More »
Ford launches winter tyre and ‘hotel’ storage offers
Ford has launched a winter tyre offer to help keep drivers mobile over the coming months without the inconvenience of swapping and storing tyres.
Trakm8 seeks partners to offer benefits of telematics to fleets
Trakm8 has launched a new Partner Program as it looks to find partners to jointly sell its telematics, route optimisation and vehicle camera solutions.
Teletrac Navman launches free fleet risk management guide
Teletrac Navman has partnered with industry experts to produce a free guide on how fleets can use technology to take a pro-active approach to risk management.
New Lightfoot reward-based driver behaviour solution to launch for fleets
Lightfoot is to launch a new approach that’s intended to help fleets cut fuels bills, accidents, wear and tear and CO2 emissions through the use of … Read More »
Goodyear Dunlop retains police supplier contract
Goodyear Dunlop Tyres is to continue supplying and fitting tyres to the UK police force for a further four years, building on a 15-year partnership.
Cap forecasts strong RVs for Alfa Romeo Giulia
The new Alfa Romeo Giulia will bring competitive residual values according to from CAP.
Over half of Brits uncomfortable using roads alongside autonomous vehicles
UK drivers still have widespread concerns over autonomous vehicles, new research finds.
MPG Marathon gives Transport Minister an eco-driving lesson
Minister of State for Transport John Hayes has taken eco-driving lessons to see if he could become as efficient as the country’s most accomplished eco-drivers currently … Read More »
Fuel prices struck by ‘perfect storm’
The RAC is calling on the Chancellor not to raise fuel duty in next month’s Autumn Statement as it reports ‘a perfect storm’ adversely affecting fuel … Read More »
360-degree video app shows dangers of low tread depth
A new 360-degree video from TyreSafe dramatically illustrates the difference in braking distances between tyres just below the legal limit and those with full tread.
Fleet values fall in September but conversion rates rise
The wholesale market brought mixed results in September, with higher volumes and lower average selling price but a fall in stocking days, Manheim has reported.
Police target uninsured drivers under national campaign
Police are cracking down on uninsured driving with the first ever national enforcement awareness week.
UK Carline appoints compliance officer as part of expansion programme
Sarah Latimer has joined leasing firm UK Carline as compliance officer.
Competition opens to find new ways to tackle congestion
A new competition to explore ways to sort out Britain’s overcrowded and polluting roads has opened.
2016 MPG Marathon gets underway
Competitors in this year’s MPG Marathon are now under starter’s orders as they look to take the lead as the kings of eco-driving.
Government urged to press on with reforms to tackle insurance fraud
The Government must press ahead with planned reforms to clamp down on fraudulent whiplash insurance claims, according to insurance and road safety organisations.
Fleet industry unites to oppose employee benefit tax hike
The BVRLA and a coalition of other fleet industry stakeholders are working together to oppose possible changes to employee benefits that would impact on fleets and fleet … Read More »
Business driver refuelling behaviour revealed in new research
Business drivers use just a handful of filling stations to refuel regardless of where they are travelling to, new research has found.
Strong demand counters increased volumes in September, reports Aston Barclay
The used car market remained strong in September, with healthy demand from dealers offsetting rising volumes from fleets and part-exchanges, Aston Barclay has reported.
SEAT Ateca now available for four-day fleet test drives
SEAT is giving UK fleet and business customers to chance to live with its new Ateca SUV for four days.
Watch live vehicle footage of UK’s premier eco-driving event
As this year’s MPG Marathon gets underway, followers can chart competitors’ progress in real-time and even see live data feeds with the help of technology provided by telematics service … Read More »
BCA to drive growth with new role
BCA’s Steve Paine is take on responsibility for the Bridgwater auction centre in addition to his general manager role at Blackbushe as part of the firm’s … Read More »
CD Auction Group launches dedicated car sale for BT Fleet
CD Auction Group is to offer separate car and van sales for BT Fleet following the launch of an extra sale.
