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Role of mobility managers to rise to the forefront
Martin Quail, chief commercial officer, Alphabet, said: 'As businesses’ corporate travel requirements get increasingly complex, the pace of technological changes gets even quicker and the lines … Read More »
Hydrogen fuel cell cars to become viable option for UK fleets
Richard Schooling, CEO, Alphabet, said: 'If there’s one thing we’re certain to see this year it’s an increase in alternative fuel vehicles in the UK, as … Read More »
Non-payment of new Dart Charge is twice expected level
Whereas an impact assessment of the new scheme had predicted a 7% failure-to-pay rate, non payment has run at 15% so far. That works out at … Read More »
Mitsubishi launches latest Motability offers for New Year
Mitsubishi has unveiled its latest offers for Motability drivers including nil advance payment on some models. The Outlander PHEV – the world’s first plug-in hybrid SUV … Read More »
LeasePlan end-of-year round-up
‘2014 has been another strong year for LeasePlan and I’m pleased with the performance we have delivered in my first six months as Managing Director. We’ve … Read More »
EST publishes fuel card best practice guide
The guide outlines the areas of fleet operation that can benefit from the implementation of fuel cards, including: • Reducing the cost of fuel purchases • … Read More »
EST to run free webinar on fleet data
The free webinar will be presented by Ian Featherstone and Fergus Worthy from the Energy Saving Trust and will look at three of the most common … Read More »
Regus Express opens workplace at Norton Canes services
The Express location offers drivers a convenient place to stop off and work, for a few minutes or a few hours, in a professional environment rather … Read More »
CAP foresees faster car depreciation in 2015
The firm said that with forecast accuracy as close as 0.6% for the fleet flagship lower medium sector, it is confident that Gold Book represents the most … Read More »
BVRLA has concerns over new local roads funding system
Outlined yesterday, the Fund will allow Councils and local highway authorities (outside of London) across England to apply for funding to carry out major maintenance projects … Read More »
New Infiniti Q70 pricing revealed
The new Q70 2.2d model, powered by a four-cylinder diesel engine, was developed as part of Infiniti’s strategic cooperation with Daimler. Mated to a standard seven-speed … Read More »
Volkswagen announces Polo BlueMotion pricing
UK deliveries will begin in March and, despite indicating that it would stop offering the diesel BlueMotion in the UK, Volkswagen will offer both models to … Read More »
OLEV funds 39-strong Siemens rapid charge network
Funded by the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV), the network comprises 20 Siemens QC45 units in South Tyneside and 19 in Dorset, each compatible with … Read More »
Plug-in sales to double in 2015, says Alphabet
The company’s CEO, Richard Schooling, says the plug-in market has reached a crucial tipping point, where customers are more likely than ever to discuss the possibility … Read More »
DfT to invest £6bn in road repairs
Announced by Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin today, £4.7m of that funding will be shared between 115 English councils based on need, while £575m will be used … Read More »
Sgfleet salary sacrifice scheme sees strong take-up in first year
The Novalease scheme, first made popular in Australia, is a unique leasing agreement that enables an employee to take their company car with them when they … Read More »
DVLA delays counterpart licence abolition to June 2015
Introduced in 1998 to store endorsement details which don’t fit on the photocard, paper counterpart licences will cease to be valid after this date and the … Read More »
84% of UK motorists support drink-driving vehicle immobilisers
This figure makes particularly interesting reading for insurers looking to reduce the costs of drink driving related incidents and is especially significant when combined with the … Read More »
Petrol price drop is 'third biggest in 25 years'
Since mid-November, the average price of petrol has dropped from 122.93p a litre to 116.32p, a reduction of 6.61p. Over the past month, the average price … Read More »
Skoda teases next-generation Superb
Influenced by the “Skoda VisionC”, Skoda's new flagship model features clear geometry, contoured surfaces, sculptural shapes, and elegant lines to give the impression it is made … Read More »
ALD Automotive's ProFleet2 Telematics recovers £3m of vehicles
The tool, which has already been installed in over 40,000 units to date in the UK, is primarily intended to provide vital telematics data to companies … Read More »
55% of public sector fleets using grey fleet vehicles
The research, which was conducted by iGov on behalf of Alphabet, reveals that while over half of public sector organisation (55%) business travel is undertaken by … Read More »
Extra space at Silverstone Fleet Show going fast!
Next year’s Show on 12 May at the world-famous Grand Prix circuit and exhibition centre sold out last week, prompting organizers to create an additional mezzanine … Read More »
RAC predicts even spread of traffic for Christmas week
More than 12 million cars will be taking to the roads this Christmas, but with bank holidays falling on weekdays this year, traffic should be fairly … Read More »
What Car? Car of the Year Award 2015 shortlist revealed
This year’s event takes place on January 7, 2015 at the Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London and will see 16 awards across separate categories, as chosen … Read More »
Cornwall holiday park adds Mitsubishi Outlander PHEVs to fleet
The newcomers will be used by the directors of Hendra Holiday Park, in Newquay, which generates the power for the 100-acre site using its own solar … Read More »
JCT600 appoints Volkswagen fleet sales manager
Ishaq brings extensive experience of managing contract hire accounts in the private sector, maximising sales and promoting value added products, as well as developing salary sacrifice … Read More »
Government urged to get basic road network in shape for driverless car trials
‘It is not clear if the Government’s motive is driven by economics or safety,’ says George Lee, national director of the RSMA. ‘If the former, we … Read More »
74% of drivers support lower drink drive limit
The research follows the introduction of Scotland’s lower drink drive limit earlier this month and shows a clear appetite for the rest of the UK to … Read More »
Europcar ends links with National and Alamo brands in UK
In a statement issued yesterday (17 December), Europcar said that it is to focus its business exclusively on its two core brands: Europcar and its low-cost, … Read More »
