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Deloitte comments on latest new car figures
The SMMT data shows that total new car registrations jumped 14.2% in October to 179,714 units, marking the 32nd consecutive month of growth. Fleet registrations saw … Read More »
Used car sales hit record volume & value levels, reports BCA
Strong retail sales dominated the picture, with dealers accounting for a record market share, as they increased their volumes year on year by 5.1% to 4.28 … Read More »
Nissan adds new Euro 6 petrol to Qashqai line-up
Tuned specifically for the Qashqai, the new turbocharged engine offers 161bhp at 5,600rpm and 177lb.ft of torque between 2,000 and 4,000rpm. Acceleration from 0-62mph can be … Read More »
Drastic measures needed to deal with mobile phone-related accidents
That's the opinion of car leasing firm Flexed.co.uk, which says that the ban on in-car phone use is not deterring drivers. ‘While we welcome police moves … Read More »
Fleet registrations up 15.2% in October
A total of 89,718 fleet cars were registered last month, up 15.2% on October 2013’s figure of 77,875. Meanwhile sub-25 business registrations rose 10.3% from 8,207 … Read More »
Crash-for-cash fraud at all-time high, says Aviva
The insurer says it has seen a 21% increase in organised fraud over 2013, contributing to the record number of fraudulent motor claims. More than 50% … Read More »
Highways Agency announces Dart Charge to launch on 30th November
The new payment arrangements – known as Dart Charge – will help reduce congestion and ease traffic flow at the Crossing as drivers will no longer … Read More »
UK drivers knowingly hitting the road with impaired visibility
The research was commissioned to announce a national promotion with Bosch, which will gift a free pair of wiper blades with front windscreen repairs and replacements … Read More »
Updated Range Rover & Range Rover Sport gain All-Terrain Progress Control & new diesels
The 2015 models become the first in the Land Rover range to be available with the All-Terrain Progress Control (£175 option), intended to augment their existing … Read More »
Volvo reveals V60 Cross Country
Set to start deliveries from late June, the new model (see video here) brings a new rugged design with ground clearance increased by 65mm compared to … Read More »
Proposed changes to Scotland's drink drive limit to bring challenges for fleets
The proposed changes, which were set out last month by Justice Secretary Kenny MacAskill and would lower the alcohol limit from 80mg to 50mg in every 100ml … Read More »
Police Scotland warn drivers of “no safe drink-drive limit” ahead of changes
The warning comes from Police Scotland ahead of the changes, which are due to take effect from 5th December. According to reports, all members of the … Read More »
Finalists announced for 2014 Energy Saving Trust Fleet Hero Awards
Now in its ninth year, the 2014 Energy Saving Trust Fleet Hero Awards see Alex Grant, deputy editor of Fleet World, join the judging panel for the … Read More »
Car rental to play a key role in the "Sharing Economy", says BVRLA
BIS has tasked digital entrepreneur Debbie Wosskow to explore the social and economic potential of the sharing economy in the UK, and make recommendations to the … Read More »
Over 10 people die every week on UK roads whilst driving for work, warns TTC
The UK road safety education organisation adds that it is not just bus, coach and truck drivers but the motorists going to or from a meeting … Read More »
Zenith Leasedrive Group expands business development team
Dudley joins from GE capital, where he was responsible for developing new corporate business relationships. He has over eight years of experience in the finance and … Read More »
Employers urged to sign up for 2015 Walk to Work Week
As today (Wednesday 5th November) is Stress Awareness Day, the charity says Walk to Work Week is an opportunity for people to try commuting on foot … Read More »
Rapid chargers to go live in the Cotswolds within weeks
Using grant funding from the Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV), the points will be installed at the Beeches Car Park in Cirencester and Old Market … Read More »
Government urged to make AEB compulsory or offer driver cashback
According to insurance safety experts, Thatcham Research, a government incentive of up to £500 to buyers opting for cars fitted with AEB would offer casualty reductions … Read More »
Midlands driver fined £700 for lighting up in company car
Cannock Chase Council said Gareth Haywood was given a £75 Fixed Penalty Notice for smoking in a vehicle used for business purposes. He was then issued … Read More »
Diesel unlikely to be ‘fleet default fuel choice’ within a decade, says GE
The company points out that the growing cost and complication of meeting future emissions standards for diesel is creating a disincentive. At the same time, a … Read More »
Fleets to be given little time to prepare for new Dartford Crossing charges, says ACFO
That’s the warning from ACFO, which says it’s concerned at the lack of information being provided to businesses by the Agency as to how the new … Read More »
EST web tool offers free plug-in vehicle advice
Although plug-in vehicles can help to reduce both your fleet’s cost and carbon footprint thanks to lower taxes, grants and reduced running costs, in a rapidly … Read More »
Hybrids good for air quality, but not always for MPG
So says Emissions Analytics, a provider of real-world emissions measurement, following its tests of over 30 hybrids in the UK and US. The firm analysed thousands … Read More »
TMC's Paul Hollick to replace Roddy Graham as new chairman of the ICFM
His appointment will come into effect on 25th November at the ICFM’s 2014 annual national members’ conference at the Henry Ford College, Loughborough when Roddy Graham … Read More »
Licence checking plays key role in Severn Trent Water risk management strategy
Severn Trent Water runs a fleet of 2,200 cars, vans and trucks across 500 key sites and employs 4,500 separate drivers who drive approximately 57 million … Read More »
Glass’s Richard Parkin joins Grant Thornton
Parkin joins the firm’s Transaction Advisory Services as an automotive sector specialist and will work alongside Tarun Mistry, Neil Barrell, Paul Burrows and Christian Roelofs to … Read More »
Majority want lower drink-drive limits across the UK
Of the 2,632 people studied during October, 68% said they would like to see England and Wales mirror proposals to reduce the legal drink drive limit … Read More »
Cenex to host three-day master class on low carbon vehicles
The course is open to all professionals across the EU who have responsibility for transport, vehicles, travel and logistics from either the public or private sector. … Read More »
Kia launches flexible rental solution
Kia claims trials of the scheme have already proved popular for those dealerships with business customers. David Dench, managing director of Triangle of Chesterfield, said the … Read More »
