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Fleet drivers offered free SmartWitness vehicle journey recorders
Milestone says just 2% of accidents captured by SmartWitness CCTV are disputed – compared to an industry norm of 40% of all motor claims while 84% of … Read More »
Drivers urged to be considerate of cyclists
The figures from an AA-Populus poll of 17,629 drivers also show that nine out of ten drivers (93%) admit it is sometimes hard to see cyclists … Read More »
Chevin adds eco labels to FleetWave software
The software can be configured so that the labels are available in almost any of FleetWave’s standard screens or used as the basis for generating specific … Read More »
Honda UK confirms new head of corporate sales
English joins the corporate sales division after eight months as an account director at Return on Investment, but has previously held corporate sales roles at Audi … Read More »
Fleet registrations remain robust as private sales show signs of slowing
Total new car registrations last month rose 3.0% to 68,736 units, while new car sales to private buyers only increased by 2.1%. Leech commented: ‘UK car … Read More »
Fleet registrations up 3.6% in February
Latest SMMT figures show that total new car registrations last month rose 3.0% to 68,736 units, marking 24 consecutive months of growth for the UK new … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: UK premiere and first drives galore
UK fleet decision-makers attending the Silverstone Fleet Show will have their first opportunity to see the new model at close quarters on a static display and … Read More »
ALD Automotive on track to exceed 100,000 vehicles following record growth
Last year saw the leasing firm grow its total fleet size by more than 18% to over 97,000 and, with a growing pipeline of orders, the … Read More »
Lower-quality in-car cameras could cost fleets millions on insurance claims
So says Nick Plowman, CTO of Intelligent Telematics, who reckons that fleet operators are at risk of severe financial losses by adopting inadequate forward-facing camera solutions … Read More »
BMW downsizes X6 format for new X4
The X4 is the fourth part of BMW’s 4 Series family, the new denomination what would have been the sportier members of the 3 Series range. … Read More »
Only 27% of fleets perform regular maintenance checks
The firm’s data indicates that 58% of fleets tend to rely on their annual or recommended service to identify maintenance problems and a further one in … Read More »
Younger audience to drive volume for Honda
The carmaker sold 55,660 units in the UK last year, a 2.7% increase on 2012’s 54,208 sales, and helped by the 1.6-litre Earth Dreams Technology diesel … Read More »
Skoda concept car previews next Superb's technology
Named VisionC, it uses the Volkswagen Group MQB platform debuted on the latest lower-medium models, though here sized up to show how it could apply to … Read More »
HgCapital completes acquisition of Zenith
The deal sees private equity firm HgCapital acquire a majority stake in Leeds-based Zenith Vehicle Contracts from Morgan Stanley Global Private Equity (MSPE). The acquisition comes … Read More »
New 99g/km Qashqai to offer major reduction in fleet costs
Whilst the new model offer key elements including a new, more spacious cabin design, higher-quality materials and greater practicality, a core focus for fleets will be … Read More »
OVL Group plans to triple managed fleet in next decade
The national company specialises in business, personal leasing and contract hire for cars, vans and light commercial vehicles, with its customer portfolio including blue chip companies, … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Selsia to provide first-hand guidance on cutting repair costs
National managed bodyshop network Selsia is one of a number of leading fleet suppliers exhibiting in the state-of-the-art Silverstone wing at the Fleet World Fleet Show. … Read More »
UK ranked 6th for worst traffic in Europe
The new report from traffic information and driver services provider INRIX shows traffic congestion in Europe rose in 2013 for the first time in two years. … Read More »
Geneva Motor Show: Aggressive new Toyota Aygo breaks cover
It’s the third and final model from a trio which also includes the new Citroen C1 and Peugeot 108, both of which were also shown at … Read More »
Geneva Motor Show: MINI hints at conventional rear doors for next Clubman
The carmaker has yet to confirm how closely this will resemble the production car, but hinting at a pair of full-size rear doors answers criticism of … Read More »
Euro 6 diesel engine brings Astra down to 97g/km
Previously only fitted to the Zafira Tourer and Meriva, the engine is now available in 108 and 134bhp forms in the Astra five-door hatchback and Sports … Read More »
Motiva says first EV deal is shape of things to come
The fleet solutions firm has completed a contract for a BMW i3 with a North Staffordshire-based catering firm. Dominic Bowers, managing director of Delicious, has implemented … Read More »
Geneva Motor Show: Jaguar announces compact executive XE for 2015
Set to launch in 2015, the XE puts Jaguar back into a vitally important fleet segment against the Audi A4, BMW 3 Series and Mercedes-Benz C-Class … Read More »
Geneva Motor Show: New hybrid system and dual-clutch gearbox cut carbon at Kia
The seven-speed dual-clutch transmission will replace Kia’s existing six-speed automatic, sold on the majority of its model range, and is claimed to offer a 5% improvement … Read More »
TfL announces radical improvements for Capital’s roads in £4bn programme
The plans include major changes for the Elephant & Castle, the IMAX roundabout and including Brent Cross and Barking Riverside, and have been unveiled today (4th … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Fleets offered chance to try latest braking and safety systems
The initiative, demonstrated by the insurance industry-backed Thatcham Research Centre, alongside Bosch and RoadSafe, will focus on the very latest Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) systems, described … Read More »
Death by dangerous driving offences up by 38%
The organisation has highlighted that police recorded crime figures for the offence in the 12 months to September 2013 have increased by a disturbing 38% to … Read More »
Geneva Motor Show: Ferrari, Mercedes & Volvo debut new Apple CarPlay
The system has been designed to provide hands-free interaction with the iPhone and is being debuted at Geneva on vehicles from Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and Volvo. Meanwhile … Read More »
Peugeot 308 scoops Car of the Year 2014 title
Last bestowed with the award in 2002 in its 307 guise, the 308 received 307 points from the 58 jury members, gaining top points from 22 … Read More »
Ukraine unrest to cause fuel price hike, warns RAC
The organisation says that fuel traders have already begun to buy up stocks to guard against being caught out in the event of the situation worsening, … Read More »
