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Alphabet partners with Licence Bureau
Alphabet will be using Licence Bureau’s online Compliance Managed Services (CMS) portal, giving access to a wide range of compliance and licence checking tools. Licence Bureau’s … Read More »
New Kwik Fit Plus centres help drive demand for fleet mechanical work
Kwik Fit has reported fast-rising fleet demand for its range of mechanical services thanks to the launch of its Kwik Fit Plus centres plus increased awareness … Read More »
Fleet Assist provides franchised BMW centres with insight into fleet issues
The Cambridgeshire-based company is a leading supply chain management specialist for the UK fleet and leasing industry and provides its contract hire and leasing company clients … Read More »
Fleet & lease values reach highest monthly record, reports BCA
The latest Pulse report shows that fleet & lease cars averaged £9,673 in February, a rise of £195 (2.0%) compared to January and the highest monthly … Read More »
Use telematics data more effectively to cut accidents, fleets urged
The call comes from training provider Diverse Road Safety (DRS), which says that lots of fleets have invested in telematics but many don't use the information … Read More »
New RAC garage comparison website
The service is launched as the research by the RAC finds that almost two thirds (60%) of motorists say they have had a bad experience when … Read More »
Fleets given ‘stop the crash’ demonstrations at Silverstone Fleet Show
The ‘Stop the Crash’ driver experience is being demonstrated at this year’s event on Tuesday 12th May, by the insurance industry-backed Thatcham Research Centre, alongside Bosch … Read More »
Fleet buyers help drive 12% rise in new car registrations
Newly released figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) show that the UK new car market grew in February for the 36th consecutive … Read More »
Ford reveals Edge & 2015 EcoSport at Geneva
Jim Farley, Ford Motor Company executive vice president and president Europe, Middle East and Africa, said the carmaker is investing heavily in areas that will drive … Read More »
New Michelin CrossClimate tyres are ‘game-changer’ for fleets, says ATS
The firm – part of the Michelin Group – says the new tyres will be ideally suited to the UK fleet sector, where unexpected weather changes … Read More »
EST publishes free best practice guide on mileage management
The organisation says that reducing business mileage brings several benefits including: • Lower fuel & maintenance costs • Reduced emissions • Increased productivity • Reduced risk … Read More »
Housing associations put spotlight on fleet operations
The company says that HAs are coming under pressure because of everything from the impact of Universal Credit on the way that rents are paid through … Read More »
BMW i3 joins Hitachi Capital fleet
The company has opted for the range extender i3 to meet employee needs, backed up by the EV charging points at its Newbury office and Trowbridge … Read More »
Volvo enhances business driver support programme with new online tools
Dubbed Co-Pilot, the free service is offered to all SMEs that buy or lease a Volvo. Launched last year, the tailored package of services, information and … Read More »
New BP mileage capture service to bring added benefits
Available to all customers supplied directly by BP Fuel Cards, the new online solution is powered by MileageCount and forms part of BP’s to upgrade its … Read More »
Driving Monitor launches new DVLA real-time paperless licence checking service
Kevin Curtis, managing director of Driving Monitor, commented: “This is another great leap forward in our technical platform now allowing employers to verify the status of … Read More »
Firms urged to revisit fleet policies on back of new drug driving law
Under the new legislation, motorists who get behind the wheel after taking illegal drugs face a criminal record, loss of their licence for at least a … Read More »
Quartix reports ‘year of good growth’
In the UK market, the company said progress was good for both the insurance sector and the core fleet business, which saw revenues rise by 20% … Read More »
City Auction Group upgrades auction facilities
The main new features include a corporate vendor lounge, built purposely for VIP corporate vendors in the paddock area with internet access, live digital sale information … Read More »
Nexus & BVRLA to work on driving down rental fraud
The ‘RISC ‘ system is available to all BVRLA members is designed to make businesses less susceptible to vehicle theft and fraud. It also helps protect … Read More »
Hyundai reveals new Tucson at Geneva
The new model, which replaces the ix35, builds on the brand’s success of one million SUV sales in Europe and is said to mark a significant … Read More »
Renault announces details of new 99g/km Kadjar
On sale in the UK in the autumn, the all-new Kadjar has been designed to combine SUV, estate and saloon attributes to bring compact dimensions with … Read More »
Skoda reduces entry-level price for new Superb
The new model brings striking new design, enhanced efficiency and advanced technology and comfort levels. The new Superb also brings increased space. At 4,861mm long and … Read More »
Renault ZOE range boosted to 149 miles
The ZOE R240 will be sold alongside the existing model, recognising that there are two distinct user groups for its electric supermini. This new version is … Read More »
Mazda announces pricing for CX-3
The compact crossover will rival models such as the Nissan Juke, bringing Mazda’s SKYACTIV technology and KODO: Soul of Motion design language and a choice of … Read More »
Teletrac & Navman Wireless announce merger
The combined company will be run by an executive management team selected from both Teletrac and Navman Wireless. TJ Chung, Navman Wireless president, will lead the … Read More »
Government rejects calls to raise fuel duty & VED for diesel vehicles
Responding to the recent Action on Air Quality report from the committee, the Government refused to consider a rebalancing of taxes to address CO2, NO2 and … Read More »
Thrifty to launch booking system & Foo Fighters tickets draw at Silverstone Fleet Show
Thrifty will be running a competition at its stand with the lucky winners to receive Club Wembley Foo Fighter tickets. The rental giant will also launch … Read More »
Motiva to launch new fleet & risk management package
The project will be led by fleet management and risk specialist Jane White, who joined the company last week and will look to improve existing products … Read More »
SEAT concept previews 2016 crossover
The carmaker confirmed last summer that it will launch a model into the highly competitive C-crossover segment in 2016, and it’s likely the production car will … Read More »
