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Transport Secretary rejects 60mph proposals & announces new “smart” motorways
The announcement was made as Mr McLoughlin revealed new “smart” motorway schemes for the M1 and M3. The Highways Agency previously consulted on proposals to limit … Read More »
York Hospital NHS Trust uses daily rental & car sharing to replace grey fleet
The scheme sees the Trust partner with Enterprise Rent-A-Car to provide employees with a safer and more efficient business travel programme than the previous grey fleet … Read More »
2014 MPG Marathon opens for entries
In previous years, the UK’s most prestigious lean-driving challenge has attracted celebrities, motoring journalists, academics and senior figures from the automotive industry, all striving to see … Read More »
Pricing revealed for new Infiniti Q50 2.0-litre turbo
The new rear-wheel drive model joins the existing 2.2-litre diesel and V6 petrol-electric hybrid and is based on a turbocharged petrol 4-cylinder engine with 258lb.ft of … Read More »
Affinity Water awards solus fleet deal to Ford for wide vehicle range
The firm previously sourced its vehicles from a number of different manufacturers but, following an extensive tender process, now Water expects to replace around 300 of … Read More »
AMT Vehicle Rental & JCT600 sign one of largest-ever Maserati fleet deals
The contract for 12 Maserati Ghibli models was signed with the fleet division of Yorkshire-based JCT600. The models delivered to AMT Group so far are the … Read More »
IAM conclusion on road casualties in 20mph zones branded ‘bogus’
In its report, the IAM said that its analysis of government data has found that the number of serious accidents on 20mph roads has increased by … Read More »
SmartWitness video helps lorry driver dispute motorway collision claim
The footage (see here) captures the moment the blue Nissan Note hits the side of the lorry and then is bounced across the road and flipped … Read More »
Volvo reveals engine range for new XC90 SUV
The outgoing car, launched in 2002, has had a shrinking engine range during its time on sale in the UK and is only available with a … Read More »
Real world MPG gap continues to grow, new data shows
The company, which conducts its own standardised on-road tests for vehicle fuel economy and emissions, said the average results from the 459 cars it had tested … Read More »
Hitachi Capital appoints Matt Schembri as new marketing head
Schembri will be responsible for leading innovation, e-commerce strategy and marketing across all three divisions of Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions, namely Hitachi Capital Car Solutions, Commercial … Read More »
Councils’ street light savings paid for with lives, finds AA
The organisation has highlighted that at least five pedestrians and a cyclist have been killed since 2009 because, according to accident investigators at inquests, drivers had … Read More »
LGA calls for government to share fuel duty cash with councils
The LGA said the Government could inject a further £1bn a year into roads maintenance by investing just 2 pence per litre of existing fuel duty … Read More »
Audi to add Google Android Auto and Apple CarPlay to 2015 models
The carmaker said that major functions will be integrated into the Audi Multi Media Interface (MMI) in the future, with customers able to choose at any … Read More »
Serious accidents on 20mph roads rise 26%
Analysis of government data by the road safety charity has found that the number of serious accidents on 20mph roads has increased by over a quarter … Read More »
Fleets get to grips with safety technology
Arval’s first “eSafetyAware! Driving Experience” event was planned to coincide with UK Road Safety week, and supported by the Chief Fire Officers Association. At the event, … Read More »
Government launches consultation to simplify employee BiK & expenses
Announced in the Budget, the consultations follow a review of employee benefits and expenses carried out by the Office of Tax Simplification (OTS) and will look at: … Read More »
North east's largest independent motor group renews Michelin deal for contract hire fleet
Maintenance Controller Dave Rowell said that the business had found the tyres to last longer and the team had also been impressed by Michelin’s customer service. … Read More »
Two-thirds of fleet operators believe fines for texting while driving should be increased
The seven-day survey was held after scientists from the Transport Research Laboratory found texting to be more dangerous than driving after a couple of drinks, talking … Read More »
Volkswagen Passat makes world premiere
Unveiled at the Volkswagen Design Centre in Potsdam, the latest Passat (see video here) is based on the group's modular MQB platform, which also underpins the Golf … Read More »
MPs call for insurers to stop whiplash fraud
The recommendations are part of a new report, released today (4th July) by the Transport Committee to review the Government’s plans to tackle fraudulent and exaggerated … Read More »
Nissan Pulsar hatchback to be priced from £15,995
Marking the carmaker’s return to the sector and the revival of the Pulsar name, the new model offers ‘traditional C-segment buyers an alternative to the successful … Read More »
Rising fleet registrations contribute to 10.6% rise in H1 new car registrations
Newly released data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) shows that 1,287,265 new cars were registered in the first six months of the … Read More »
Mercedes launches Fleet & Business Comparison Tool
The tool enables fleet customers and company car drivers to compare any Mercedes-Benz model with the three nearest like-for-like competitors, or any vehicle they choose. Provided … Read More »
Government takes step closer to new drug-driving offence
Previously slated to launch this autumn, the new drug-driving offence is due to come into force on 2nd March 2015, according to the Department for Transport, … Read More »
Wakefield and District Housing reduces insurance claims 26% with telematics
Using the technology, the firm, which runs up to 400 vehicles and a workforce of 560 authorised drivers, has been able to downsize its fleet by … Read More »
Network Rail awards licence checking contract to Licence Bureau
The contract, announced after a tender process which started in August 2013, sees Licence Bureau starting a partnership to deliver Network Rail’s driver licence validation service … Read More »
Mazda MX-5 global reveal set for 3rd September
The initial unveiling of the roadster – listed as the bestselling two-seater sports car of all time by Guinness World Records – will take place on … Read More »
EVs to play vital role in measuring pollution risk in Leicester
The project, run by the Air Quality Group at the University of Leicester along with Cenex, the UK’s First Centre of Excellence for Low Carbon and … Read More »
Volvo & Fleet21 team up to improve business driver safety
The carmaker has always had a pre-eminent reputation for building the safest cars on the road – Volvo cars fitted with the latest safety systems have … Read More »
