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Cheap fuel market may have bottomed out, says RAC
That’s the warning from the RAC following rises in the wholesale cost of both petrol and diesel. Although motorists are currently benefiting from fuel prices … Read More »
Mitchells & Butlers signs outsourcing deal with Fleet Operations
The deal sees Fleet Operations take over full day-to-day responsibility for Mitchells & Butlers’ company car operations, managing a multi-bid panel of leasing providers to ensure … Read More »
Michelin launches Pilot Sport 4 tyres for high-end company vehicles
The Pilot Sport 4 tyres are inspired by the company’s motorsport pedigree and are aimed at executive fleet drivers. Andy Fern, Michelin’s head of fleet, … Read More »
SUVs take over as best-selling cars in Europe
The research by JATO Dynamics shows that SUVs outsold the traditional subcompact and compact segments, posting an increase of 24% at 3.2 million units. SUV … Read More »
New workplace sentencing guidelines are wake-up call for fleets, says Licence Bureau
The move is aimed at influencing companies who do not prioritise high standards of health and safety throughout their organisation and sees tougher sentences introduced for … Read More »
Kia announces prices for new Sportage
Priced from £17,995, the fourth-generation line-up includes 18 variants based on four engines, three gearboxes and six trim lines, including a new GT-Line that tops the … Read More »
ECB gives green light to LeasePlan acquisition
LeasePlan said it had been informed of the move by its current 100% shareholder Global Mobility Holding BV – a joint venture of Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft and … Read More »
Prices revealed for 2016 DS 3
Revealed last month, the new line-up now consists of three core trim levels – Chic, Elegance and Prestige – with range-topping models comprising Ultra Prestige and … Read More »
Skoda previews SUV concept ahead of Geneva debut
The concept hints at how a future Skoda SUV could look, with the brand saying that it’s looking to broaden its range of models within the … Read More »
Infiniti Q60 and QX30 to make European debut at Geneva
Previously shown at the Detroit Motor Show, the Q60 brings a new 400bhp V6 twin-turbo engine with an all-new electronic suspension system, Dynamic Digital Suspension and … Read More »
‘Avoiding rear-end collisions’ rated most popular online driver training course, says E-Training World
The online driver profiling and e-driver training specialist said that most companies operating vehicle fleets suffer high percentages of accidents involving a rear-end collision, which is … Read More »
Forbo Flooring awards company car and van fleet deal to Ogilvie
The firm is a leading global player in high-quality commercial and residential floor coverings and total solution flooring projects and runs 75 cars and four LCVs. … Read More »
Chevin launches tool to help fleets schedule jobs for mobile workers
Dubbed Dispatch Fitter, the tool works with Chevin's FleetWave Mobile software and enables managers to remotely create a work schedule for employees such as technicians and … Read More »
'French-style' breathalyser law could help to save more lives, say alcohol safety experts
That’s according to alcohol safety experts following last week's debate in the House of Lords of a Private Members’ Bill that sought to lower the drink-drive … Read More »
BVRLA welcomes funding boost for driverless cars
The announcement yesterday sees eight new projects awarded the funds as part of the government’s £100m Intelligent Mobility Fund. They range from developing autonomous shuttles that will … Read More »
Driverless cars projects awarded £20m
Announced by Secretary of State for Business, Innovation & Skills, Sajid Javid, the funds are being shared between eight projects to develop enhanced connections between vehicles and road … Read More »
Autonomous vehicle technology to drive new car sales by 2030, says KPMG
Released as the Government announces a £20m funding package for new driverless cars projects, the research by KPMG found that 58% of UK automotive executives expect … Read More »
Ross Basnett appointed chief operating officer at The Miles Consultancy
Basnett began his fleet career at Somerfield Stores Ltd, where he managed and ran a large commercial and private vehicle fleet as well as heading up … Read More »
Police chief calls for harsher penalties for business drivers using mobile phone at wheel
As reported by the Daily Mail, chief constable Suzette Davenport, the Association of Chief Police Officers’ lead officer on road policing, has said that implementing a … Read More »
Majority of drivers unaware of basic safety measures that could prevent whiplash
The report, carried out in partnership with Direct Line, finds that almost two-thirds of drivers (63%) don’t know the correct position a headrest should be in … Read More »
Gareth Llewellyn appointed as new chief executive of DVSA
Llewellyn is currently one of the Department for Transport’s nominated non-executive directors on the board of the Harwich Haven Authority and has also held board roles … Read More »
One in five drivers try to avoid using motorways, finds RAC
The study by the RAC found that one in five drivers (22%) rarely take to the country’s fastest roads, of which 6% admit they are just … Read More »
Fleet Alliance reveals new e-Fleet developments
The updates are intended to further enhance customer service levels for company car drivers and fleet managers, and are available either through desktops, laptops or the … Read More »
Masternaut technology supports BT Sport Relief Challenge
The technology allowed fans to check Jo’s progress online and turn out to support her and cheer her on. The device was switched off every night, … Read More »
Last Land Rover Defender rolls off Solihull line
More than 700 current and former Solihull employees involved in the production of Series Land Rover and Defender vehicles attended the event, which also marked the … Read More »
Prestige Fleet Servicing to sponsor top speedway team
The Revolution race team of two professional riders and a 13-year-old academy rider, based at the world-famous Silverstone Grand Prix circuit, will see their riders competing … Read More »
Oxfam swaps cars for cash with help of Manheim
Since 2006, more than £100,000 has been raised for Oxfam through the sale of more than 350 cars. Any cars donated that are not suitable to … Read More »
London’s first driverless cars revealed
The pods are being adapted from the existing Ultra PODS currently in service at Heathrow Airport and will be adapted to navigate the streets of Greenwich … Read More »
Motorists still getting to grips with smart motorways, reports find
The reports on the all-lane running sections on the M25 J5 to 6 and J23 to 27 have been published by Highways England based on a … Read More »
77% of British public support lower drink drive limit, report finds
The data has been published by the Alcohol Health Alliance UK the same day that the House of Lords will debate a Private Members Bill to … Read More »
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