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Fleet driver motoring fines rise 16.5%, reports Lex
The data, compiled for Lex Autolease’s annual Company Driver Fines and Penalties survey from a fleet of 290,000 company vehicles, revealed that company drivers committed 20,525 … Read More »
Vehicle Strategies Group to launch two innovative solutions at Silverstone Fleet Show
Vehicle Strategies – one of a large number of fleet service companies exhibiting at the Show, which is being held at Silverstone on 12 May – … Read More »
Fleet values reach seven-month high in January, reports Manheim
The latest data from the report shows that the increase in value corresponds with a drop in average age, from 53 months in December 2014 to … Read More »
Allstar Fuel Card now accepted at M6toll booths
Drivers arriving at the M6toll booths simply insert their Allstar card, take a receipt and drive on. There is no need for the driver to complete an … Read More »
IHS Automotive comments on outlook for new BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer
Set to debut at the Geneva Motor show, the new model is aimed squarely at mid-market offerings such as the Opel Zafira Tourer and Ford Grand … Read More »
Nexus Vehicle Management partners with Nationwide Windscreen Services
The deal will see Nationwide supply automotive glazing services through its network of fitting centres and mobile unitsto customers of the Nexus Nexfleet product. Mike Palmer, … Read More »
Vauxhall to show OnStar at Geneva prior to European rollout
Meanwhile the show will also see the world premieres of the KARL and Corsa OPC models. Last year saw Opel announce its intentions to bring the … Read More »
Autoserve to launch new product for SME & grey fleet market at Silverstone Fleet Show
The company is part of the Aveto Group with 40 years of experience in the motor vehicle industry. As an independent company with no ties to … Read More »
Fleets advised to act before 31 March to exploit tax incentives
The 100% tax relief available in the year of purchase will reduce to 18% after 31 March 2015 across the Volvo V40 D2 range, warns Volvo … Read More »
Fiat appoints new national corporate & leasing sales manager
Reporting to fleet and used car director Francis Bleasdale, McFarland takes over responsibility of the Corporate and Leasing Sales teams for the UK, across all FCA … Read More »
CLM makes daily rental offer to local businesses
The Newport Pagnell-based firm, which is part of the Maxxia Group and has its own specialist daily rental operation aimed solely at business customers, is offering … Read More »
Latest DfT drink drive figures give mixed picture
The provisional estimates for 2013 show that around 260 people were killed in accidents in Great Britain where at least one driver was over the drink … Read More »
Simon Barter joins Lex Autolease as head of SME Direct
Replacing Tony Murtagh, Barter will oversee the development and growth of the small business function and take responsibility for implementing new projects to educate SMEs on … Read More »
Company car drivers to report changes online under new HMRC trial
The move means that Pay As You Earn (PAYE) customers who have company cars will no longer have to wait for HMRC to update their tax … Read More »
One in 10 drivers would ignore “red X” lane signs on motorways
The call comes from the AA as new research finds that around 10% of drivers would seek to take advantage of an empty first lane – … Read More »
Road Guardian initiative to tackle Northern Ireland’s road safety crisis
Dubbed Road Guardian, the scheme is being supported by TRACKER, AXA and Fleet Financial and provides motorists with vehicle cameras designed to record and store real-time, … Read More »
VW Group to fit TomTom Traffic on European models
‘We’re delighted to announce this important partnership with Volkswagen Group, one of the world’s premier car manufacturers, strengthening our global market leadership as the trusted provider … Read More »
Nissan adds extra-value n-tec trim to Note line-up
The new trim has been introduced following its launch on the X-Trail, Qashqai and Pulsar and sits between the range-topping Tekna and mid-grade Acenta Premium, bringing … Read More »
VAN Fleet World goes ‘Live’ in brand new exhibition!
The prestigious new event, on Thursday 8th October, will not only provide a static exhibition, interactive fleet seminar programme and exciting ride and drive event for … Read More »
BMW reveals 2 Series Gran Tourer
The sister model to the 2 Series Active Tourer, the new Gran Tourer shares its front-wheel-drive architecture and transversely mounted engines with the five-seater MPV, but is 214mm … Read More »
Arval UK extends fleet insurance package
Launched this month, it builds on the pilot of Arval Total Care launched last year, which allows fleets to add a package including accident management, damage … Read More »
Fleet drivers incorrectly accepting responsibility for accidents
Using telematics, accident reconstruction technology and its own bespoke forensic techniques, APU has identified an increasing number of erroneous insurance claims. It added that most common … Read More »
First time for IFC Fleet Services at Silverstone Fleet Show
Now, the Ampthill, Beds-based company will be exhibiting in the main Show exhibition area on 12 May in halls 1-3 of the state-of-the-art Silverstone Wing with … Read More »
Oil price crash triggers £10.7m savings for customers, reports Alphabet
The cost of refuelling the 122,500 cars in Alphabet’s combined vehicle portfolio of 131,000 cars and commercial vehicles has fallen by up to £750,000 a week, … Read More »
Average used value falls but Fleet & Lease values rise in January
The headline average value of a used car in January fell to £7,955, down by £52 (0.6%) compared to December, although performance against CAP Clean improved … Read More »
Britain’s worst speeders caught at 146mph, reports IAM
The figures for England and Wales also saw three other drivers snapped by cameras at over 140mph: 145mph on the M6 toll road (70mph limit), 141mph … Read More »
TRACKER & Halfords team up to offer new Plug & Play fleet tracking & navigation system
Under the new agreement, TRACKER’s new Vision Sprint device will be available to buy from the Halfords website, bringing navigation and fleet tracking capabilities without installation … Read More »
Addison Lee looks to make redundancies
In the letter to GMB, Addison Lee said that: ‘Following a companywide review and considering all options; it has become clear that there is a business … Read More »
Land Rover Discovery Sport gets thumbs up from Thatcham for What Car? Safe Car of the Year
The organisation said that today’s pick of the cars new to the UK market show that safety has well-and-truly shed its staid image, with desirable makes … Read More »
Driverless cars to bring ‘huge societal benefits’ once hurdles are overcome
Speaking after the Government announced it has given the green light to UK trial of the technology, Hugh Boyes, cyber expert at the IET, said: ‘Driverless … Read More »
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