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First Tesla Superchargers to UK motorway network
Two bays are now operating at South Mimms, near the M1/M25 junction north of London, with a further six bays per site at Oxford Services on … Read More »
LeasePlan teams up with Deloitte for free company car tax guide
The guide, compiled in association with Deloitte, provides detailed analysis of this year’s Budget announcements, including: The accelerated 3% rise in the CO2 thresholds for company … Read More »
12% spike in side road accidents in last year
The accident management company analysed data from 39,000 cases of accidents it handled in 2014 and found that 9% were the result of a motorist emerging … Read More »
Supermarkets slash diesel prices again
Tesco and Morrisons announced yesterday (27 July) that they would cut the price of diesel by up to 2ppl across their networks, with Sainsbury's set to … Read More »
ALD unveils £12m expansion project
The proposed move would take place within the next 18 months and would see the company relocate to purpose-built, 36,000 sq ft office accommodation at Vertex … Read More »
Casualties fall 50% following introduction of A9 average speed cameras
The figures, which have been published by Transport Scotland, comprise the first set of data to include casualty figures since the cameras went live last October. … Read More »
75% of UK population say they don’t want driverless cars
The survey follows last week’s announcement that the government is to put £20m into the research of driverless cars, ensuring that the technology can be trialled … Read More »
Manheim and Citroën UK hold first-ever offsite outdoor auction
The event achieved a 100% conversion rate, selling all 222 cars offered, with an average hammer price of 98.2% of CAP Clean. A total of 70 … Read More »
Royal Caribbean signs new three-year fleet deal with Pendragon Vehicle Management
Pendragon has been supplying cars on contract hire to Royal Caribbean since 1998 and the new Qashqais, which join the 60-strong fleet, will be put to … Read More »
Cheshire East Council to see major savings after deploying EVs on fleet
Councillor Les Gilbert, Cabinet member for communities, has authorised officers to apply for a 75% grant to fund the new additions. With lower fuel and maintenance … Read More »
Falling national car crime figures are ‘misguided’, says TRACKER
According to the latest ONS data, the number of vehicles stolen has fallen by 70% in the last 10 years across England and Wales, with vehicle … Read More »
One in four high-mileage drivers sceptical of benefits of speed cameras
Such drivers are more likely to think speed cameras have ‘little or no influence’ in reducing the numbers of road casualties in the UK, according to … Read More »
Over 16k drink drivers caught in week-long European police campaign
In total, 1,104,879 breath tests were carried out in 26 countries between 1 and 7 June, with one in 66 drivers tested being over the limit … Read More »
£1.5bn investment in smart motorways will ease traffic hotspots, says FTA
Announced last week by Highways England, the plans see investment in works on the M5, M6 and M1 that will see an extra 292 miles of … Read More »
Carmakers have duty to protect drivers from security threats, says specialist
Chris Valasek and Charlie Miller recently remotely hacked into a 2014 Jeep Cherokee, proving that they could disable the SUV’s engine functions and take control of … Read More »
JCT600 invests six-figure sum to drive web traffic
The new website represents a six-figure investment for the company and has taken 18 months to develop. It is believed to be the only motor retailer … Read More »
RAC Business and Lex Autolease team up for SME vehicle leasing service
Believed to be the first white label leasing arrangement of its kind in the UK, the new service will offer RAC Business customers the option to … Read More »
Drivers to benefit from cheaper fuel in Europe
New data from the RAC Foundation shows that although motorists in the UK are still paying about 117p per litre for petrol – the fourth highest … Read More »
‘Higher car repair prices for women’ myth refuted
The previously published research found that women are being charged up to a third more than their male counterparts for car repair. ClickMechanic tested independent car … Read More »
TyreSafe reminds drivers of importance of #SafeTyreChecks for holiday travel
While the majority of cars are driven with just one or two passengers and light loads for most of the year, the additional luggage and number … Read More »
New online car buying partnership target fleets
The new partnership will offer users a full choice of sales routes for their vehicles and will match sellers and buyers by acting as a one-stop … Read More »
Zipcar welcomes plans for car clubs in EV strategy for London
In his announcement, Boris Johnson announced the ULEV Delivery Plan, which sets out a wide range of actions to support the uptake of electric and ultra-low … Read More »
JCT600 colleagues take part in Three Peaks challenge for Alzheimer’s Society
Last Saturday (18 July) saw staff climb 5,000ft as part of the company’s annual Three Peaks challenge which this year is raising funds for Alzheimer’s Society. … Read More »
Carl Rudge joins All Fleet Services as strategic account manager
The company, an automotive industry outsourced service provider, has appointed Rudge in a new position as strategic account manager. Rudge was previously with Zenith Leasedrive and … Read More »
LeasePlan sold to consortium of investors for €3.7bn
Through the joint venture, Volkswagen and Fleet Investments BV, an investment company of the German banker Friedrich von Metzler, each held an indirect stake of 50% … Read More »
9% of drivers have taken a ‘selfie’ behind the wheel in the last month
That’s the finding of new research by the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM), which asked 500 drivers how they use their smartphones and tablets in the … Read More »
EST & IFC team up for green fleet consultancy offer
The EST’s green fleet consultancy services, funded by the Department for Transport, are intended to demonstrate how fleets can cut costs and their carbon footprints. Typical … Read More »
UK car manufacturing puts in best half-year since 2008
Latest Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that a total of 793,642 cars rolled off UK production lines between January and June – equating … Read More »
Sandicliffe Motor Contracts appoints Gary Black to head up sales support
Black previously managed Inspired Gaming’s fleet of 1,500 vehicles and helped them move their fleet operations over to Sandicliffe Motor Contracts following a fully outsourced agreement … Read More »
Honda Jazz pricing and specs announced
Priced from £13,495, the third-generation supermini is built on a new platform that increases overall length by 95mm, as well as bringing passenger space said to … Read More »
