Category : Latest News
RED Driving School places order for 350 new MINIs
RED Driving School has formed a new partnership with BMW Group UK, in a move which will see a majority of the driving school’s fleet of cars … Read More »
Popularity of SUVs means fleets could struggle to hit targets, says Chevin
The growing popularity of SUVs could mean that businesses increasingly struggle to meet cost and emissions targets, Chevin Fleet Solutions claims. The fleet management software provider explains that even the most … Read More »
TomTom Telematics partners with Sage for real-time accounting offering
TomTom Telematics has collaborated with Sage, the cloud accounting software provider to combine the WEBFLEET and Sage Live products to offer real-time accounting for fleets. TomTom’s WEBFLEET solution is used … Read More »
SMEs lead take-up of Ogilvie’s salary sacrifice solution
Demand from small and medium-sized businesses has driven Ogilvie Fleet’s salary sacrifice car solution in its first 12 months of availability. A total of 15 Ogilvie Fleet … Read More »
Business development manager for the north joins AMT Group
Mark Bennett has been appointed by AMT Group, the independent Leeds headquartered vehicle solutions group, as business development manager across its vehicle rental, contract hire and … Read More »
£93m loss in revenue following the abolition of the paper tax disc, finds DVLA
Revenue from vehicle excise duty has fallen by £93m in the year following the abolition of the paper tax disc, according to the DVLA’s newly published annual … Read More »
ATS Euromaster achieves new ISO 9001 certification over two years early
ATS Euromaster has secured the latest ISO 9001 certification two and a half years ahead of deadline – making it the only national tyre and vehicle … Read More »
BCA strengthens UK auction network management team
BCA has strengthened its national auction network with a number of key appointments. Stuart Beith is promoted to the position of regional operations director (Scotland), and … Read More »
Andrew Jones re-appointed as a parliamentary under secretary of state for transport
Andrew Jones has been re-appointed as parliamentary under secretary of state for transport by Theresa May – with responsibilities including road safety. Jones’ responsibilities now include … Read More »
Mercedes-Benz unveils UK specs for New E-Class Estate
The new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate is now available to order, priced from £37,935 for the E 220 d SE and £40,430 for the E 220 d … Read More »
Prices announced for new BMW 740e plug-in hybrid
BMW has revealed pricing for its new 7 Series plug-in hybrid model, which is on sale now.
Order books open for refreshed Volkswagen Up
Featuring a refreshed look and a new three-cylinder 1.0-litre petrol, Volkswagen’s 2016 Up city car is now available to order.
New Masternaut Fuel module to help fleets improve compliance and cut costs
Masternaut has launched a new fuel module, enabling fleets and SMEs to improve fuel spend compliance and cut vehicle fuel costs.
15% of drivers have thrown litter while at wheel in last month
Over 7.6 million drivers admit to littering from their cars, with non-degradable packaging topping the list of items that drivers are most likely to throw away … Read More »
Tesla confirms two new models and car sharing scheme
Tesla is to launch a compact SUV, pickup truck and two heavy-duty vehicles, alongside a suite of mobility solutions, according to founder and CEO, Elon Musk.
Generation Y employees more likely to welcome car sharing, report fleets
Car sharing could see greater take-up by fleets in the future, driven by younger employees, new research find.
Days Fleet launches new website
Independent vehicle leasing and fleet management company Days Fleet has launched a new website, including a fleet tax and grants section.
AMT Group to drive customer awareness under new appointment
Vehicle solutions group AMT has appointed Anjana Athanikar as social media executive, marking the fourth appointment to its growing marketing team in the last ten months.
Grey fleet costing firms more than £5.5bn a year
The British Vehicle Leasing and Rental Association (BVRLA) is urging businesses and the Government to tackle the issue of the UK’s ‘grey fleet’ as a new … Read More »
Diesel vehicles must be phased out altogether to achieve clean air, says report
The Government must disincentivise diesel vehicles with a view to phasing them out altogether if air quality is to meet guidelines, a new report finds.
New Ateca SUV gains highest-ever SEAT RV forecast
SEAT’s new Ateca SUV has become the best performing SEAT model in history for a residual value forecast from CAP.
Europcar announces first for Infiniti Q30
Europcar says it’s become the first hire company to offer the Infiniti Q30.
TomTom City coverage expanded
The TomTom City traffic portal that provides live traffic and travel information has now extended to 50 cities worldwide.
Rapid expansion planned for Infiniti authorised repairer network
Infiniti’s authorised repairer network is set for rapid expansion to provide much wider coverage of the UK.
Heatwave causes havoc for drivers
The first heatwave of the summer has caused havoc for some drivers with vehicle cooling systems in melt down and an unexpected 44% rise in road traffic … Read More »
90% of fleets not using TCO to select vehicles, finds new research
Only one in ten companies (11%) take total cost of ownership (TCO) into account when procuring vehicles, according to a survey carried out by fleet management … Read More »
Fleets using lower fuel costs to drive business growth
Company owners are using money saved from lower fuel bills to invest in business growth, new research carried out by RAC Business finds. The analysis was carried … Read More »
New solution launched to make mileage claims miles easier
A new service that allows drivers to download business vs personal miles directly from the car and straight into their expense form has been launched.
Deadline looms to enter Fleet Hero Awards 2016
Fleets have just 10 days left to enter for this year’s Energy Saving Trust Fleet Hero Awards, which recognise individuals, organisations and suppliers that have reduced … Read More »
Lithuania pitched as ideal relocation spot for UK automotive industry
A new campaign is positioning Lithuania as the perfect location for UK automotive businesses to relocate to following the Brexit vote.
