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LeasePlan UK appoints Tom Brewer as network brand director
Vehicle management specialist LeasePlan has appointed Tom Brewer as network brand director, with responsibility for driving SME business.
FleetEurope co-founder Terence Drane to retire
Terence Drane, customer relationship director at High Wycombe-based vehicle management provider FleetEurope, has announced his retirement on 31st August after 24 years with the business.
BCA disputes claims that fleets are distorting used markets by ‘hanging on’ to vehicles
British Car Auctions (BCA) has disputed recently published findings that fleets are distorting used car and van markets by ‘hanging on’ to vehicles.
Citroën unveils Cxperience Concept ahead of Paris Motor Show debut
Citroën has released the first images and details about its new plug-in hybrid model, Cxperience Concept, ahead of the Paris Motor Show next month.
IAM videos show dangers of common driving distractions
IAM RoadSmart has released three short videos on different aspects of common driver distractions; namely children, mobile phones and pets.
Winning ‘Go Ultra Low Cities’ to showcase work at Cenex-LCV2016
Some of the cities that recently won a shared £40m in the Government’s ‘Go Ultra Low Cities’ scheme are to exhibit at next month’s LCV2016 to … Read More »
Citroën UK and DS Automobiles UK appoints new sales director
Eurig Druce has been appointed as the new sales director at Citroën UK and DS Automobiles, effective from 1 October 2016.
1,000 road accidents a year caused by driver fatigue
Drivers falling asleep behind the wheel caused 3,053 accidents between 2013 and 2015, resulting in 119 fatalities, according to a new study.
ARI’s Masterserve Foundation reveals second quarter charity recipients
ARI’s Masterserve Foundation has announced the seven charities that will receive funds raised in the second quarter.
16.5 million UK drivers to take to roads this bank holiday
Over half (52%) of drivers – equivalent to 16.5 million people – are planning on using their car to travel this bank holiday weekend, according to … Read More »
Over half of fleets concerned over driver distraction from connected cars
More than half (51%) of businesses are concerned about their company drivers being distracted by in-car technology with the introduction of connected cars to their fleet, … Read More »
Kia targets fleets with new 37g/km Optima PHEV
Kia has launched its first plug-in hybrid, the Optima PHEV, which brings up to 33 miles of all-electric range with CO2 emissions of 37g/km.
HMRC announces latest Advisory Fuel Rates
HMRC has announced new Advisory Fuel Rates, which are effective from 1 September and bring increases for some engine categories.
Fleets distorting used car and van markets by ‘hanging onto’ vehicles, warns Glass’s
Fleets “hanging onto” cars and vans at disposal time to achieve inflated valuations could be losing out financially as well as distorting the market, according to … Read More »
Latest FTA guide for company car drivers published
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has published a brand-new edition of its Company Car Drivers’ Handbook, containing information to help drivers remain safe and legal in … Read More »
Zenith comments on sale rumours
Zenith has responded to reports that it has been put up for sale for £700m, commenting that the appointment of financial advisors is ‘good practice’.
Citroën C4 Picasso pricing and specs announced
Citroën has announced pricing and specification for the new C4 Picasso and Grand C4 Picasso, which bring claimed class-leading interior space, two new petrol engines and … Read More »
Average Brit spends 48 and a half hours a year stationary at traffic lights
Reducing the number of traffic lights on UK roads could help cut congestion and reduce time spent by drivers on the road.
Updated Tesla Model S offers 380-mile range
Tesla has added its biggest battery yet to the Model S and Model X electric luxury cars, and is offering existing owners the ability to upgrade … Read More »
New Kia Rio teased ahead of Paris premiere
Kia has issued design sketches of its new Rio supermini, which makes its world debut at the Paris Motor Show next month.
August bank holiday traffic forecast to double
Double the holiday traffic is expected on the roads this weekend compared to last year, driven by the weaker pound and the later timing of the … Read More »
Ashley Andrew appointed managing director at Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles UK has appointed Ashley Andrew as managing director, replacing Steve Zanlunghi who is leaving to head up FCA’s Australian operations.
Europcar enhances Deliver & Collect with workplace delivery and collection
Europcar has updated its Deliver & Collect service to now include delivery and collection at workplaces as well as home addresses.
Vauxhall Vivaro Combi selected for taxi conversion
Voyager Multi-Purpose Vehicles (MPV), a leading UK-based specialist vehicle converter, has ordered 50 Vauxhall Vivaro Combi models to be converted for use as taxis.
Special consideration urged for salary sacrifice car schemes in HMRC crackdown
HMRC is being urged to consider the wider benefits of salary sacrifice car schemes to the UK economy as it runs a consultation on their future … Read More »
UK’s used car market reaches record level in first half of year
Record numbers of used cars were sold in the first half of this year, new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show. … Read More »
Volvo unveils new S90 and V90 to fleets at global drive event
Fleet decision-makers, including from the UK, have attended a global drive event for the new Volvo S90 and V90.
FairFuelUK urges Chancellor to cut fuel duty
The FairFuelUk has urged the Chancellor to cut fuel duty and implement other actions as it highlights the benefits of lower fuel costs to the UK … Read More »
New vehicle maintenance and security resources from Brake Professional
Brake has launched new resources to help fleets with vehicle maintenance.
Prestige Fleet Servicing reaches one-million vehicle milestone
Helped by new client wins, Prestige Fleet Servicing has reached the milestone of one million vehicles managed by its portfolio of clients.
