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Motability Scheme now offers all Skoda GreenLine models
A total of over 20 different variants are offered and now include the recently launched Octavia GreenLine III 1.6 TDI 110 hatch and estate, which offer … Read More »
Hands-free is not a safe alternative, says Brake
According to a new Brake and Direct Line survey, although the use of hand-held phones by drivers has dropped – down from 54% in 2006 to … Read More »
Mazda to showcase fleet car portfolio at Manchester Golf Show
The carmaker is the “Official Vehicle Partner” at the show, which takes place from 25-27th April at EventCity, adjacent to the Trafford Centre, and will give … Read More »
Booming fleet software demand from sectors with “investment mindset”
So says Chevin, which reports that it is having its best ever year-to-date based on deals largely taken from these sectors and also across Europe.
18% of fleet operators were affected by floods
Kjell Anderton, a director of the company, said: ‘We received a range of comments from respondents. One fleet operator told us he’d lost more than £80,000, … Read More »
Autoglass takes millionth online booking
The vehicle glass repair and replacement business said that online bookings have increased three-fold over the last five years, reflecting the growing trend for customers to … Read More »
Fleet Driver of The Year 2014 crowned at Silverstone Fleet Show
Second place went to Andy Price from Zurich Insurance Group, and third place went to Steven Annable from Alstom. Now in its second year, the unique … Read More »
M6 is latest "smart" motorway to go live
The move will see the hard shoulder opened to traffic during the busiest times between junctions 5 and 8 just in time for this weekend's Easter … Read More »
Transport Minister urges passengers to speak out against drink-drivers
Research for the campaign showed that a quarter of respondents admitted they had been in a car where the driver has been over the alcohol limit … Read More »
Zenith research shows how to implement salary sacrifice successfully
Based on research of its data, customer and market expert opinions, the firm found that a company is more likely to adopt a scheme where there … Read More »
Brake puts focus on crisis response training for fleets
The organisation is working with specialist disaster management trainer Rosie Murray to offer fleets in-house crisis response training sessions and recently coordinated a day of essential training … Read More »
Leasedrive’s David Brown joins ICFM Council
Brown has been an ICFM member since December 2005 and has worked in the car industry throughout his professional career, starting his working life as an … Read More »
Roadsense announces free accident camera offer
The Roadwatch i200 Camera will be professionally installed and can be integrated with the Roadsense Telematics system so that users can see what actually happens in … Read More »
Brake reduces entry price for international Speed Congress
Taking place on Wednesday 7th May 2014 in London, the event now costs £50 + VAT (previously £136 + VAT for subscribers and £229 + VAT for non-subscribers). The conference … Read More »
Thriev electric minicabs join Kabbee app green fleet
The company, based in Edgware Road, recently added 20 BYD e6 electric minicabs on its fleet which are charged overnight using two-hour rapid charging equipment at … Read More »
West Midlands Fire Service adds MG6 GT to fleet
The MG6 will join the Road Casualty Reduction Team, playing a major role in aiming to reduce the region’s driving accidents and helping to improve road … Read More »
Epyx appoints new MD
Greene was formerly a principal at private equity firm CHB Capital Partners and has been with FleetCor’s Business Development division since 2009 where he has been … Read More »
Hyundai UK appoints national fleet sales manager
Williams joined Hyundai as fleet operations manager in 2009, following roles at KWIKcarcost and Jaguar, and will now report to fleet director Martin Wilson as the … Read More »
Right time for fleets to consider benefits of LPG, says head of Autogas
The call comes from Autogas, which says it is confident this will be a significant point in further building the market in the UK, which already … Read More »
Glass’s dispels rumours of plummeting 4×4 values
Following the rumours of an imminent plummet in values, Richard Parkin, head of valuations and analysis at Glass’s, said: ‘There is an emerging belief held by … Read More »
LCV2014 to include Low Carbon Vehicle Dinner and Awards Ceremony with the LowCVP
Under the partnership, Cenex – the UK’s first Centre of Excellence for low carbon and fuel cell technologies – will be hosting an LCV2014 networking dinner … Read More »
Bournemouth NHS Trust adds EVs to fleet
Two Nissan LEAFs will be deployed to allow staff to travel between the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch hospital sites using electricity, while the catering department recently … Read More »
Asset procurement director appointment forms part of Northgate growth plans
Goss will be responsible for Northgate’s UK asset procurement strategy and all related purchases across its network of 69 branches. Goss was previously head of best … Read More »
Highways Agency introduces red X traffic control sign for "smart" motorways
The smart motorways, between junctions 23 and 27 in Hertfordshire/Essex and between junctions 5 and 6/7 in Kent/Surrey, mark the first use of the hard shoulder … Read More »
First “smart” section of motorway prompts safety concerns
Previous trials of hard shoulder running, such as on the M42, have only been in operation at certain times but under the new changes, two sections … Read More »
2014 Silverstone Fleet Show raises the bar
The event on April 9 was attended by fleet decision-makers from across the UK, who witnessed a stunning array of cars and vans available to drive … Read More »
Mobile phone use overtakes tailgating as nation’s most hated driving habit
Tailgating, previously the number one most hated habit among motorists when Kwik Fit conducted the study in 2010, now takes second place, cited by 42% of … Read More »
Jaama significantly enhances risk profiling module
Jaama’s new Key2 Risk Profile module provides fleets with the flexibility to configure their own driver risk definitions which can be weighted by factors such as: … Read More »
Brake announces finalists for Fleet Safety Awards
The annual event, sponsored by Arval, recognises the achievements of fleet operators and suppliers who are working hard to reduce road crashes involving at-work drivers. A full … Read More »
Yorkshire Ambulance Service slashes tyre costs under ATS deal
The three-year deal, which was secured via the Government Procurement Service (GPS) tyre framework agreement (now part of the Crown Commercial Service), sees ATS Euromaster’s experienced … Read More »
