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New project to explore public attitudes to driverless cars
The study, being undertaken by Innovate UK in partnership with communications company Westbourne, will comprise workshops with relevant stakeholders such as politicians, academics, manufacturers and insurers. … Read More »
Nick Brownrigg named as new UK CEO of Alphabet
The move follows the departure of Richard Schooling to the newly created role of chief commercial officer at Alphabet International. Brownrigg joins the company from … Read More »
Production version of Ford Kuga Vignale unveiled
As with the existing Mondeo Vignale, the Kuga Vignale builds on the standard model with a signature Vignale hexagonal grille and dark gloss details. It also … Read More »
Volvo reveals S90 & V90 R-Design models
Both performance-inspired models are built on a modified sport chassis and also bring a new front-end design with a bespoke grille and matt black alloys plus … Read More »
ABAX reports 50% growth in company revenue
The annual report for the Norwegian-owned company showed that 2015 company revenue rose to NOK 359 million (£30m) and an EBITDA increase of 23% to NOK … Read More »
CD Fleet Services now ‘fully connected’ for collection and delivery services
The devices will replace the current paper-based system and will provide customers with a range of benefits including estimated time of delivery or collection, email confirmation … Read More »
Alphabet Partner reaches 10,000th customer milestone
The milestone achievement comes as Alphabet announces that current regional development manager for the south, Richard Chadwick, is taking up a newly created position as national … Read More »
Euro Car Parts opens Carmarthen branch
The 6,500 sq ft unit, spaced over two floors, will offer customers access to 14,000 lines of stock on the shelf in branch, as well as … Read More »
A77 in Ayrshire gets new average speed cameras
The new technology is being introduced over a decade after the first average speed cameras went live on the A77 in 2005 to reduce accidents. … Read More »
Alphabet's Richard Schooling moves to international role
The move comes as part of a reorganisation of the management team following CEO Ed Frederiks’ retirement announcement in December 2015. In his new role, … Read More »
ACFO opens nominations for 2016 awards
Being held for the 33rd consecutive year, the 2016 event takes place on Wednesday 16 November at the St John’s Hotel, Warwick Road, Solihull, Birmingham. … Read More »
Facelifted Mokka X to cost from £17,590 OTR
Pricing and specifications have been announced for Vauxhall’s facelifted Mokka SUV, now dubbed the Mokka X.
Prices announced for new Vauxhall Zafira Tourer
In showrooms from October, the new model will be priced from £18,615 OTR and will offer Design, Energy, SRi, SRi Nav, SE, Tech Line, Elite and … Read More »
Ogilvie Fleet to offer daily rental as standalone solution
The firm said its daily rental business has seen turnover nearly quadruple to £3.5m a year following the appointment of daily rental manager Ian Bennett in … Read More »
CO2 emissions fall to all-time low at Fleet Hire
The Solihull-based company reports that CO2 levels on its contract hire fleet fell to an average of 109.43g/km in the first four months of this year … Read More »
Kia recalls Soul and Soul EV for possible steering fault
The recall covers 5,707 models in the UK, with all repairs being undertaken free of charge. The carmaker said the recall was being undertaken as … Read More »
Government urged to implement workplace charging point grants to drive ULEV take-up
Ashley Sowerby, managing director, said: “There have been several stories in the press saying that the Government will announce workplace EV charging grants this summer and … Read More »
Applications open for 2016 Fleet Hero Awards
Now in their 11th year, the awards recognise innovation and achievement in improving the efficiency and sustainability of fleets. A total of 10 categories are … Read More »
BVRLA publishes best practice guide for driver data
Following consultation with members and vehicle manufacturers, the document on ‘Data Principles: A Statement of Best Practice’ covers personal data, vehicle-specific data, asset security and the … Read More »
Both large and small engines can hit Euro 6 NOx targets, says Emission Analytics
The firm has released details of the latest engines to be awarded an A rating for low NOx emissions under its EQUA Air Quality Index, with … Read More »
National Tyres and Autocare expands network
The new branches are located in London, Yorkshire, Northamptonshire, South Wales and the South West, and join the existing network of 241 branch locations operating throughout … Read More »
UK automotive industry delivers clear statement on Europe position
Mike Hawes, SMMT chief executive, said, “UK Automotive is globally competitive, securing record levels of investment, creating tens of thousands of jobs annually and exporting to … Read More »
Richard Baird re-elected to ACFO board
Baird, vice-chairman of ACFO’s London East Region and new business development director at Marshall Leasing, retired from the board by rotation and was re-elected unopposed after … Read More »
Prestige Fleet Servicing signs up 300th service centre
The milestone service centre is Dack Motor Group’s Coventry outlet which specialises in SMR work for Vauxhall, Land Rover, BMW/Mini, Volkswagen, Audi and Mercedes brands and … Read More »
Stewart Whyte given honorary ACFO life membership
Whyte joined the organisation in 1985 and over the next three decades plus held a number of posts within ACFO’s Southern Region, latterly stepping down as … Read More »
Government urged to take action over parking fines on private land
The issue came to the fore during an ACFO debate, which saw representatives of trade associations, the British Parking Association and the International Parking Community (previously … Read More »
New Activa Contracts app to help avoid end-of-contract disputes
The app, which forms part of the firm’s ongoing focus on tackling damage charges, can be used for both newly delivered vehicles and those imminently due … Read More »
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV continues to dominate ULEV market
Analysis of the latest DVLA figures undertaken the RAC Foundation finds that at the end of Q1 2016 there were 19,945 plug-in hybrid Outlanders licensed in … Read More »
Multileasing outsources incident management to FMG
The deal will provide the Devon-based broker’s leasing and contract hire customers with instant access to an end-to-end incident management solution, which includes first notification of … Read More »
Roland McNeill joins FleetEurope as senior account manager
McNeill reports to Carlos Montero, FleetEurope’s chief commercial officer and will be responsible for managing existing contract hire clients as well as developing new contract hire … Read More »