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Plans for all-lane running schemes come under fire from MPs
MPs have told the Government it needs to prove that all-lane running schemes do not present road safety risks before proceeding with current plans. A report … Read More »
Citroën reveals all-new C3
Citroën has taken the wraps off its new five-door C3 supermini, which goes on sale from the end of this year and brings revamped styling and … Read More »
FCA Fleet launches new LinkedIn business pages
FCA Fleet and Business, the corporate sales arm of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles in the UK, has launched an account on LinkedIn to provide information on its … Read More »
InHealth set to save £275k under new fleet deal
Leading healthcare provider InHealth has signed up a new vehicle leasing deal to save £275,000 and support plans to treble the number of patients it sees … Read More »
Alphabet GB reports invoicing efficiencies following Ebbon Connect consultancy
The new consultancy, Ebbon Connect, has been established to provide connected solutions for customers in the fleet, logistics, dealer and automotive markets in response to growing … Read More »
New TomTom smart satnavs double as Bluetooth connected hands-free kits
TomTom has announced the launch of two new VIA satnav models that connect to drivers’ smartphones to bring added connectivity and traffic alert features. The TomTom … Read More »
London on target to reduce road casualties but concerns remain over motorbike collisions
New figures show that road casualties in London continue to fall but more work is needed to tackle an increase in fatal motorbike collisions. The latest … Read More »
Pricing and specification revealed for Audi Q2 SUV
Audi has announced pricing and specification details for its new Q2 compact SUV, which is available to order from August priced from £20,230. Scheduled to start … Read More »
Access to single market critical to continued UK car market growth, says SMMT
The success of the UK car market has been due to unrestricted access to the single market, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) … Read More »
Metrocab debuts in-cab entertainment and office communications technology
The makers of the Metrocab black cab have unveiled two new innovations that will benefit travellers in the Capital. The zero-emission Metrocab has been operating on … Read More »
County Durham Fire Service equips rapid response vehicles with CrossClimate tyres
Vehicles for County Durham and Darlington Fire and Rescue Service’s rapid response ‘flexi’ officers are being equipped with Michelin’s CrossClimate tyres to ensure they can respond … Read More »
Latest reduction in road casualties shows Scottish Government on track for 2020 target
Road casualty figures published today (29 June) give a clear indication the Scottish Government is on track to meet its 2020 casualty reduction targets. The provisional … Read More »
Fleet Assist launches new courtesy car programme to independent garages
Fleet Assist launched its new courtesy car programme to independent service outlets at its biennial open day. The Cambridgeshire-based company provides contract hire and leasing organisations … Read More »
Fall in barrel prices softens Brexit impact on pump
Forecasts of increases in fuel pump prices have been revised downwards helped by a drop in oil barrel prices. The RAC, which last Friday predicted that … Read More »
Andy Allen put in driving seat at BP Fuel Cards
Andy Allen has been appointed to head up BP Fuel Cards after more than a decade at BP. Prior to his move to Fuel Cards, Allen … Read More »
Hyundai Tucson gains 129g/km 1.7-litre diesel with seven-speed DCT
Hyundai’s Tucson compact SUV is now being offered with a fifth powertrain option, combining a high-powered 139bhp diesel with a seven-speed double clutch transmission (7DCT) and … Read More »
New partnership to create EV optimisation and navigation solution
Route optimisation specialist Route Monkey has partnered with global GPS navigation expert Sygic to develop an electric vehicle optimisation and navigation solution for fleets. Targeted at … Read More »
Mitsubishi teases PHEV SUV concept prior to Paris debut
Mitsubishi Motors Corporation (MMC) has issued a teaser image of its ‘Ground Tourer Concept’ SUV, which debuts at the Paris Motor Show this autumn. Few details … Read More »
Families play key role in helping drivers select company cars, finds research
Drivers’ company car choices are influenced by both partners and children, new research has found. Skoda commissioned Atomik Research to speak to 601 company car drivers … Read More »
Road safety must not be compromised by Brexit, says Brake
The UK’s exit from the European Union must not impact on road safety, according to Brake, which is highlighting the need to make sure life-saving regulations … Read More »
TCH Leasing launches telematics solution
TCH Leasing has introduced a new telematics service to bring a range of benefits for its salary sacrifice, rental and contract hire customers. Dubbed TCH Clarity, … Read More »
Latest CarLock app launched to enhance vehicle security
CarLock has launched an updated version of its app, which notifies motorists if their vehicle is broken in to or stolen. The app uses remote GPS … Read More »
New D5 Twin Engine model to enhance Volvo V60 appeal to fleet drivers
Bringing financial and environmental benefits for fleet drivers, a new D5 Twin Engine variant has been added to the Volvo V60. Already on sale, the Volvo … Read More »
IAM RoadSmart becomes official TyreSafe supporter
IAM RoadSmart (formerly The Institute of Advanced Motorists) has become an official supporter of TyreSafe, the UK’s not-for-profit tyre safety awareness organisation. IAM RoadSmart CEO, Sarah … Read More »
Referendum outcome to bring up to 2ppl rise in fuel prices, predicts RAC
The organisation added that pump prices could rise by up to 2ppl as a result of the Brexit vote. RAC Fuel Watch spokesman Pete Williams … Read More »
UK car and fleet industries ready selves for impact of Brexit
With a 52% majority, the Out campaign triumphed, leaving concerns over the impact on car production in the UK and the wider picture for UK businesses. … Read More »
Free guide to managing fuel costs published by Chevin
The guide on ‘Controlling Your Fuel Costs’ provides information on a range of strategies and tools that can be used to minimise fuel use.
Ian Diggins joins FleetEurope as customer relationship director
Diggins joins from Zenith where he gained almost 20 years’ experience managing the vehicle rental requirements for a wide variety of nationwide customers including major blue … Read More »
Leicester’s Total Motion ranked as one of East Midlands’ fastest growing businesses
The family-run business firm is featured for the first time on the 2016 East Midlands Top 200 Report produced by the Leicester-based East Midlands regional office … Read More »
Number of diesel cars on London’s roads up 29% since 2012
The DfT figures were obtained by Labour’s London Assembly Environment Leonie Cooper and show that there were 601,456 diesel cars on London’s roads in 2012. But … Read More »
