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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 »
Chargemaster introduces workplace charging offer
The offer includes a 7kW wallbox, capable of recharching the Nissan LEAF or Renault ZOE in around four hours, and installation by the company’s nationwide electricians … Read More »
Search for Fleet Driver of the Year at Silverstone Fleet Show
At stake at this year’s sell-out Show, which is being sponsored by Barclaycard in association with TMC, is not only the coveted Fleet Driver of the … Read More »
Driverless car trials get underway in UK
The projects are being funded in Greenwich, Bristol, Milton Keynes and Coventry and, according to business secretary Vince Cable, ‘will help to ensure we are world-leaders … Read More »
London Assembly calls for drastic rethink on Ultra Low Emission Zone
In response to the Mayor’s consultation on the proposed ULEZ, the Committee is recommended that the initiative be implemented sooner than 2020, with the initial non-compliance … Read More »
Government ramps up for new drug driving legislation
The new legislation takes effect from 2 March 2015 in England and Wales and sets limits at very low levels for eight drugs commonly associated with … Read More »
ICFM kicks off new one-day Fleet Awareness Modules
The first of six modules will look at Duty of Care Management and will be held at the AA headquarters in Basingstoke on 20 May. Chairman … Read More »
Fiat Chrysler contract hire division awards deal to Fleet Assist
FGA Contracts UK is further developing its customer service offering as it seeks to expand its fleet over the coming months and the deal with Fleet … Read More »
Tusker reinforces green credentials with ISO 14001
The certification verifies that Tusker has created and enforced a successful system that delivers on its objectives and supports other existing sustainability projects as well as … Read More »
Motorway service stations accused of ‘profiteering’ over parking charges
Under the current system, service station operators such as Moto, Roadchef and Welcome Break have a two-hour free parking limit, which according to the Institute of … Read More »
New initiative to establish best practice in fleet data strategy
Fleet Data Insight brings together thought leaders from across the fleet industry, including both operators and suppliers, to share practical advice about using data to achieve … Read More »
Next Kia Optima could include estate bodystyle
The teaser image shows nothing from the B-pillar backwards and, with Kia claiming space and versatility for customers with active lifestyles, this could be hiding a … Read More »
Honda announces prices for facelifted CR-V
Revealed by Fleet World last month, the 2015 model brings a new diesel engine plus a newly developed nine-speed automatic transmission and the world debut of … Read More »
