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Speedy Hire surpasses targets on new salary sacrifice scheme
The Merseyside-based tools, equipment and plant hire services company launched the scheme in March with the support of long-term leasing partner Lex Autolease and has already … Read More »
Activa Contracts appoints sales and marketing director in line with expansion plans
The business, a division of Arnold Clark Finance Ltd, moved into larger offices in Milton Keynes earlier this year as it looks to expand its fleet … Read More »
Brake calls for end to government red tape on 20mph limits
A new report from the charity finds that moving to 20mph limits across built up areas would deliver significant safety benefits, especially for pedestrians and cyclists, … Read More »
Last chance to see final stages of 2015 MPG Marathon
Now in its 15th year, the event is being held in partnership with Barclaycard Fuel+ in association with TMC, and is being this year at the … Read More »
Honda to debut production fuel cell vehicle at Tokyo
Part of the carmaker’s ‘The Power of Dreams’ line-up at the show, the new model is provisionally called the FCV and is billed as the world’s … Read More »
Tesla reveals Model X
The new model follows in the footsteps of the prototype Model X unveiled in 2013 by offering ‘Falcon Wing’ doors that open upwards instead of outwards. … Read More »
Volkswagen to take action on 1.2m diesel vehicles in UK
As previously announced, the issue with the software at the centre of the test manipulations in the US is only said to affect diesel vehicles with … Read More »
Mazda to reveal sports car concept at Tokyo Motor Show
Few details have been revealed but the carmaker said the model fits in with the stand message of “Accelerate toward our dreams” and will take a … Read More »
VW diesel values only 'marginally affected' by emissions scandal, says Glass’s
Overall trade values values of all Volkswagen cars are the same as at the beginning of September but looking at Volkswagen diesel used cars only, there … Read More »
Fleets urged to use real-time independent data on emissions
“We have the technology, it should be used,” explained Cédriane de Boucaud, CEO of Tantalum Corporation. “Accurate, real-life data for CO2 emissions and MPG is possible … Read More »
Masternaut to develop real-world OEM fuel economy database for fleets
The announcement follows a report by Transport & Environment, which found a widening gap between test and real world fuel economy and emission readings. The report … Read More »
Gap between official fuel economy and real-world performance has become ‘chasm’, says T&E
As a result, the campaign group gap says the gap “has become a chasm and, without action, will likely grow to 50% on average by 2020". … Read More »
POD Point introduces Open Charge solution
A full range of Solo and Twin charge points allow immediate charging once plugged in. Drivers then have a 15-minute window to access the POD Point … Read More »
OAL adds BMW i3s to fleet
The vehicles form part of the company’s energy efficiency scheme and join its existing fleet, which is said to put a focus on efficiency and safety. … Read More »
Volkswagen planning to recall 11m vehicles worldwide
The news agency said new VW boss Matthias Mueller is working on a “comprehensive" refit plan that will see owners contacted in the next few days … Read More »
2015 MPG Marathon gets underway
Now in its 15th year, the event is being sponsored for the first time by Barclaycard Fuel+ in association with TMC, and is being this year … Read More »
Fleet insurance broker targets operators with risk management solution
The new offering follows the company’s decision to fit all vehicles with a 3G forward-facing accident camera and will enable fleets to identify areas of risk … Read More »
Fleets increasingly recognising benefits of asset tracking
So says fleet monitoring specialist Motrak, which says it’s planning for significant growth on the back of record demand. Paul Holdcroft, head of Motrak, said: “Demand … Read More »
Arval to highlight importance of safe checks for Tyre Safety Month
Taking place in October, this year’s tyre safety campaign will focus on ‘practise safe checks’ and Arval will promote the message through events including vehicle checks, … Read More »
Fleet Service GB expands operations team and launches Advisory Group
Fleet Service GB was launched in spring 2015 by Marcus Bray, who with his father, Geoffrey Bray, and stepmother, Ina Bray, was previously instrumental in the … Read More »
Regus opens drop-in business lounge at Chester services
The workplace features a drop-in business lounge with free, secure Wi-Fi, as well as high-specification meeting rooms, which are bookable by the hour. As with the … Read More »
Licence Bureau scoops national digital accolade for compliance portal
The portal took the B2B and Professional Services category at the recent British Interactive Media Association (BIMA) awards. Basingstoke digital agency DotLabel designed and built … Read More »
New head of sales at Days Contract Hire
Johnson who has previously held senior sales management positions at Volkswagen Group Leasing, has over 28 years’ experience in the vehicle leasing industry. In his new … Read More »
Public database of real-world vehicle performance planned
The company, which gathers real-world vehicle emissions data using a portable measuring system, supplied some of the information used for the 2014 report which led to … Read More »
Former AA DriveTech sales director Richard Hill joins DriverMetrics
In his new role, Hill will manage the organisation's growing UK and international customer base of multinationals such as Shell, Unilever and Balfour Beatty through to … Read More »
Newly appointed VW CEO Matthias Müller will focus on winning back trust
Matthias Müller – who remains chairman of Porsche until a successor is found – said: “My most urgent task is to win back trust for the … Read More »
18 areas in UK exceed safe nitrogen dioxide levels, reports GMB
The study measured 2015 NO2 levels in the air at 110 monitoring stations across the UK, some by the roadside, others at background locations or in … Read More »
Ford to invest £181m in new low-emission petrol engine production
Announced as the backlash against diesel engines continues, the engines have been designed and developed by teams from the Ford Dunton Technical Centre in Essex, as … Read More »
U.S. EPA confirms multi-manufacturer emissions investigation
The Volkswagen Group is facing substantial fines in the United States after admitting to using a software algorithm in its diesel cars which enables them to … Read More »
Lexus announces RX pricing and spec details
Available to order now ahead of customer deliveries from January 2016, the new model is priced from £39,995 for the RX 200t in the S grade … Read More »
