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New Nissan crossover concept teased in advance of Frankfurt debut
No details have been revealed but the image shows that the crossover features the familiar Nissan grille and boomerang-shaped LED headlights. Nissan also said that it … Read More »
Range Rover Sentinel luxury armoured vehicle unveiled
Based on the Range Rover Autobiography, the Sentinel is the first luxury armoured vehicle to be fully engineered by Land Rover’s Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) and … Read More »
Skoda provides fleet of vehicles for Tour of Britain
The race kicks off in Wrexham today (Monday 7 September) and will finish in London six days later. During this time, a fleet of 50 Skodas … Read More »
Pricing and spec finalised for new Audi A4
The new A4 Saloon and Avant models will priced from £25,900 OTR and bring an all-new platform as well a significantly overhauled engine line-up with emissions … Read More »
37% of cars running on dangerously underinflated tyres
The tyre manufacturer’s analysis of more than 23,000 cars in the UK found that 37% had at least one tyre classed as either “dangerously underinflated” or … Read More »
New fleet consultancy launched by former Lex Autolease commercial vehicle director
With over 25 years’ fleet industry experience, most recently as commercial vehicle director at Lex Autolease, Marcus Puddy has launched Puddy Vehicle Solutions (PVS), which brings … Read More »
Rising new car registrations to bring increased take-up of AEB
With this month’s 65-plate change expected to bring rising sales, the automotive safety and security experts at the organisation are predicting an additional 27,000 new cars … Read More »
Fleet values boosted by younger and lower mileage stock, reports Manheim
The firm said the rise was likely helped by the average age of stock being 47 months – two months younger than July 2015 and a … Read More »
Fleet Alliance commercial director takes on extreme challenge for charity
Maggie’s provides free practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer and their family and friends. Built in the grounds of NHS cancer hospitals, Maggie’s … Read More »
New fleet and contract hire director at FCA Automotive Services
Franck Gaillard has been appointed to the role of fleet and contract hire director, after joining the UK team in early 2015, having worked in the … Read More »
Lord Digby Jones to speak to Shropshire fleets at workplace road safety launch
The TTC Group event on 17 September in Telford will see Lord Digby Jones, a former Director-General of the Confederation of Business and Industry (CBI), talk … Read More »
Government considers reforms to motoring services agencies
As reported by The Independent on Sunday, the Department for Transport is putting together a document that will address driverless cars and also implement major changes … Read More »
TransportNI outlines plans for M1 and M2 to become smart motorways
The proposals have been outlined in a study commissioned by the roads authority and, according to BBC News, could cost between £60 and £70m if adopted … Read More »
Fleet registrations up 11.8% in August as UK new car market continues to soar
Despite historically being one of the year’s quietest months, new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show that new car registrations increased 9.6% … Read More »
Addison Lee to benefit from latest RAC Telematics software upgrade
The technology forms a complete picture of vehicle movements and driver behaviour, as well identifying fuel cost savings, and has now been certified by the Transport … Read More »
Jaguar reveals F-Pace crossover
Previewed as the C-X17 concept car two years ago, the five-seater will enable Jaguar to rival models such as the Audi Q7, BMW X5, Mercedes-Benz GLE-Class … Read More »
UK’s autonomous vehicle projects to come under spotlight in LCV2015 Intelligent Mobility Seminars
Set to attract more than 2,500 delegates, LCV2015 will take place in Millbrook on 9-10 September 2015, and will explore the latest research, technology developments and … Read More »
Jaama announces duo of new appointments
The new recruits have joined the operations team responsible for implementing Jaama’s Key2 software and training new and existing customers to maximise system use. Keith Newman, … Read More »
Enterprise Rent-A-Car launches new mobile app
Available for download on mobiles with either iOS or Android operating systems, the free app enables users to book, access and manage their reservations. Business customers … Read More »
Manheim Online charity ball helps raise £11,588 for children’s hospice Rainbows
The annual Rainbows fundraising ball at Hothorpe Hall in Leicestershire was attended by 120 guests from the UK motor trade who all wore brightly red ties … Read More »
Fleet Assist boss to take part in 1,900-mile solo charity cycle ride
English is now almost more than a week into a six-week cycle ride from his Hertfordshire home to Brindisi at the foot of Italy. He explained: … Read More »
New research looks to dismiss stereotypes on drivers’ choice of cars
The visual uses information gathered from YouGov Profiler, Google Trends and search volume on the Motorparks website and looks at subjects including what is the most … Read More »
Facelifted DS4 gains new Crossback variant
Launched in 2011, the upgraded model will now be offrered in two versions, the standard hatchback plus a new Crossback version that brings a 30mm higher … Read More »
SEAT roll-out of connectivity solutions to bring safety and efficiency benefits for fleets
The three-in-one solution is being made available on the new Ibiza CONNECT closely followed by the new Alhambra and 2016 Leon and Toledo models. The technology … Read More »
Kia confirms Prius rival and performance models
It reflects two priority areas for the brand, reinforcing its emphasis on efficiency and technology at one end and sportiness at the other, according to President … Read More »
New fleet reporting solution combines driver behaviour data and vehicle camera footage
Available for both car and van fleets, the Safety League Table enables operators to monitor the best and worst performing drivers within their fleet. The technology … Read More »
Tusker’s Mark Sinclair appointed to the ICFM board
Sinclair, who is a chartered accountant, has broad experience within the fleet leasing sector. He previously worked for Alphabet (GB) Limited for 12 years in a variety … Read More »
Next Nissan Juke to be produced in Sunderland under £100m investment plans
Nissan Europe Chairman, Paul Willcox said: “The Juke’s unique design is one of the reasons Nissan is now the undisputed crossover leader, underpinning five consecutive years … Read More »
Construction firm to save more than £100k by switching to WLC policy
Family-owned Osborne, which has a combined car and light commercial fleet of some 500 vehicles, turned to Activa Contracts to provide a root and branch review … Read More »
Fuel price plummets in August but rises may be on the way
The organisation’s data shows that the average price of petrol was down by 4p a litre last month to 112.42p, whilst a further 5p was shaved … Read More »
