Category : Latest News
E-Training World introduces dashboard reports
Offering a series of charts and graphs, the reports enable better interrogation of a fleet’s risk profile, and enable businesses operating company and grey fleets to … Read More »
Volkswagen to axe Phaeton & introduce 2017 replacement
As reported by Autocar and Autoexpress, a VW spokesperson said that the Phaeton "in its current form" has been axed, primarily as it does not meet … Read More »
Police to launch roadside breath testing blitz in June
According to Direct Line, whilst December remains the most popular month for roadside testing, there is also a clear peak in June as police target drink … Read More »
Neighbourhood policing team goes green with Outlander PHEV
Humphris of Oxford has lent the Witney Neighbourhood Policing Team the Mitsubishi for the next six months to enable its officers to get out into the … Read More »
Birmingham garage joins LPG conversion network to help improve city’s air quality
Last May saw Birmingham named by the World Health Organisation as one of the 10 worst cities in the UK for air quality. Since then the … Read More »
BVRLA launches ambitious training and development programme for members
The association has announced the appointment of Gursh Gill as its new learning and development professional, which will spearhead the implementation of an ambitious training and … Read More »
Selsia boosts salvage management services
The company, which runs a UK-wide accident repair network, has a process in place with several approved salvage agents across the UK that can be centrally … Read More »
Dorset cab firm cuts fuel costs by a third with LPG
The business was set up in 2014 by Danny and Stacy Cogan and, using Danny’s experiences of working for another local cab firm and his studies … Read More »
BVRLA karting race raises over £6,000 for BEN
The endurance race took place on 13 May, and was organised by the BVRLA’s Leasing Broker Committee. The event saw more than 20 teams lap the … Read More »
Minicabster announces part-takeover of rival minicab app, Bounce
The service has taken over a number of Bounce’s clients and their app after the company ceased trading last month as part of its plans for … Read More »
UK registrations boosted by fleet market & ultra low emission vehicle demand
Latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and traders (SMMT) show that registrations last month rose 2.4% to 198,706 units, marking the 39th consecutive month of … Read More »
Government urged to make traffic policing a core priority
The call comes from the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) as it says yet-to-be-revealed figures for 2014 shape up to show an increase in deaths and … Read More »
Fuel theft ‘no longer a crime’, say Devon & Cornwall Police
In response to budget cuts, the police force has said it would not investigate such incidents unless there was obvious proof of criminal intent – such … Read More »
Renault puts the focus on crossovers
Within three years, the manufacturer will have three crossover products in the UK, comprising the Captur and Kadjar and a new version of the Koleos, which … Read More »
Fleet/lease values remain at record levels, reports BCA
The data shows that the headline average value of a used car in April fell by £69 to £7,803 in May, with performance against CAP Clean … Read More »
VW announces Sharan pricing as order books open
Priced from £26,300 OTR, the seven-seater people carrier brings new safety and infotainment technology and a completely new engine range that is up to 15% more … Read More »
Ford research set to boost efficiency of 1.0-litre EcoBoost engine
The carmaker is exploring a number of different fuel efficiency solutions for the EcoBoost engine – which has won the International Engine of the Year title … Read More »
Europcar implements new initiatives in advance of driving licence changes
The company said that because the DVLA has decided that rental companies cannot access a customer’s driving licence data direct it has developed an online system … Read More »
Electric car chauffeur service cuts insurance premiums 22%
All Electric Chauffeur Services has launched with a fleet of Tesla Model S zero emission electric luxury cars and has plans to operate a 25-strong fleet … Read More »
New BMW X1 gains increased space & improved economy
Based on a new platform, the new model replaces the previous longitudinally mounted engines with new front/transverse-mounted four-cylinder units and a newly developed BMW xDrive intelligent … Read More »
Pricing & spec revealed for new Skoda Superb estate
Scheduled to start first deliveries in September, the new model will be priced from £19,840 – £25 more than the outgoing model – and is said … Read More »
BCA acquires SMA Vehicle Remarketing for £43m
Car auction specialist SMA Vehicle Remarketing has centres in Edinburgh, Kinross, Leeds, Newcastle and Birmingham and also sells vehicles online. According to reports, the company posted … Read More »
Management reshuffle at Pendragon Vehicle Management
The Sales Team is led by new head of sales, Jon Hilton, who moves into the role after a brief time as head of new business. … Read More »
Three Renault ZOEs added to TAG Farnborough Airport fleet
The vehicles are being used to shuttle staff between buildings, including the main control tower. Miles Thomas, environment manager at TAG Farnborough Airport, said: “We monitor … Read More »
Fuel Card Services publishes free online guide to fleet sustainability guidance in free online flip-book
The free download, the first in a series, offers clear guidance on. It also outlines essential practical steps on exhaust emissions, journey efficiency and fuel consumption. … Read More »
EST publishes guide on managing & reducing grey fleet mileage
The guide acknowledges that for some employees and some journeys grey fleet travel will remain the best option and provides the steps organisations should take to … Read More »
Vauxhall reveals first images & details of new Astra
Set to go on sale in November following its official unveiling at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, the new model is based on an all-new … Read More »
SEAT UK appoints new national fleet sales manager
Coleman has been promoted from his former role as area sales manager and has previously worked at the Sytner Group, where he managed corporate sales for … Read More »
Andy Barratt appointed new chairman & MD for Ford of Britain
Barratt was previously made director, sales, Ford of Britain, in July 2011, and prior to this was director, Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) for the carmaker. … Read More »
Welsh drivers most adept at parking, finds Nissan survey
The brand asked 9,177 motorists in Italy, Spain, Germany, France and the UK to review their parking performance over the past five years and confess to … Read More »
