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RoadSkills highlights injury prevention code & dealing with cyclists for Road Safety Week
Orchestrated by charity Brake, this year’s Road Safety Week is focused on the need to ‘tune in to road safety’ and avoid distractions that could cause … Read More »
Grosvenor rebrands to reflect expanded fleet services
First established in the fleet sector in 1982, the contract hire, rental and fleet management specialist now operates through three key divisions of leasing, rental and … Read More »
BMW reveals pricing for new coupe and cabriolet
This results in an extra 21mm of rear legroom and a boot that offers 390 litres of capacity, more than the 360 litres on offer in … Read More »
Arval announces new digital communication initiative
The Arval Smart Experience is said to be a response to changing expectations from customers, with 60% of the UK’s population now using smartphones, 20% using … Read More »
Refresh brings Lexus CT 200h down to 82g/km
Unveiled at the Guangzhou Motor Show in China, it features a more aggressive spindle grille, new alloy wheels, colours and interior trims, as well as improvements … Read More »
Honda FCEV Concept gives insight into 2015 fuel cell vehicle
The latest concept follows the launch of the FCX, billed as the world’s first production fuel-cell vehicle, in 2002 and will bear the distinction of being the … Read More »
Ford counts down to unveiling of Europe’s first Mustang
The new model will make its debut worldwide on four continents and in six cities, including Barcelona where a special “Go Further” event will introduce the … Read More »
UK car manufacturing sees largest monthly rise this year
The latest figures from the SMMT bring the total YtD production figure to 1,286,287 cars, a rise of 5.4%. The rise in October was supported by … Read More »
Over half of Britons admit anti-social parking behaviour
As part of Road Safety Week, airport parking specialist Purple Parking surveyed over 2,800 British drivers of whom 51% admitted to irresponsible actions when parking, including … Read More »
Fleetmatics guide illustrates five ways for fleets to save fuel
The e-book reveals how speeding, hard braking, excessive idling and other widespread bad driving habits can lead to huge fuel wastages. By using real-time red flag … Read More »
Quartix set to see growth in excess of 50% for 2013
Speaking to Fleet World, sales and marketing director Andy Kirk said that the company is installing over 4,000 vehicle tracking systems every month, with both the … Read More »
Tokyo Motor Show: BMW 4 Series Convertible premieres
The 4 Series Convertible follows the Coupe launched just a few months ago, while the high-performance M4 Coupe Concept, which made its debut at Pebble Beach … Read More »
Volkswagen unveils XL1-based plug-in hybrid up!
Hinting at the next step in group chief executive Prof Dr Martin Winterkorn’s ambitions to become the market leader in electromobility, the twin up! uses a … Read More »
Jaguar reveals pricing & specification for F-Type Coupé
Billed as ‘the most dynamically capable, performance-focused sports car that Jaguar has ever produced’, the F-Type Coupé is available in three versions – F-TYPE R, F-TYPE … Read More »
Edge Concept previews new Ford SUV for Europe
Unveiled at the Los Angeles Motor Show, the Edge Concept marks the launch of Ford’s third SUV model in Europe – the current generation is already … Read More »
EST showcases benefits of EVs for fleets in new video
Available here, the video follows on from the success of the Plugged-in Fleets Initiative (PIFI) run by the EST and also covers the latest Plugged-in Fleets … Read More »
Ford opens up “BlueService” aftersales support package to fleets
The package includes while-you-wait servicing and free Wi-Fi access as well as collection and delivery of vehicles. The Fleet programme also includes a maximum booking lead-time … Read More »
An effective fleet solution for costly liability disputes
So says by vehicle-to-business technology provider In-Car Cleverness which reckons that over 76,000 car incidents involving fleet drivers this year will result in arguments over whose … Read More »
Mayor of London boosts parking times to help local businesses
The move is intended to provide greater flexibility for drivers and a boost for local businesses. The changes follow consultation with Londoners, businesses and boroughs councils, … Read More »
CAP data indicates new Mazda3 to set pace for RVs
The vehicle information provider’s forecast suggests that the Mazda3 will retain up to 37% of its value at three years/60,000 miles, comfortably out performing key competitors. … Read More »
Martin Gurney appointed as new fleet chief at Peugeot UK
Under the changes, Martin Gurney will take up the position of director, fleet and used vehicles, replacing Phil Robson who will take on an international role … Read More »
Practicality & eco performance secure new fleet deal for Toyota Auris Hybrid Touring Sports
The company, part of the global Toshiba Corporation, provides technical support for Toshiba Tec’s computerised point-of-sale and retail information systems and barcode printers and has taken … Read More »
Drivers sceptical of speed cameras’ role in road safety
The organisation’s data shows that over half of drivers (52%) do not believe that cameras are only sited at locations where accidents happen. Almost half of … Read More »
Oxford launches first all-electric car club
Run by E-Car Club along with community group Low Carbon Oxford North, the scheme will use a Nissan LEAF based in Summertown and will offer a … Read More »
Tusker CEO becomes convert to electric vehicles
Hosking, who is now looking to select an EV for his permanent company car, chose the LEAF as an interim model in order to understand firsthand … Read More »
All-new MINI targets fleets with 92g/km CO2 emissions
Unveiled on the birthday of Alec Issigonis, at the factory in Cowley near Oxford where all MINIs except the Paceman and Countryman are built, the new … Read More »
Brake urges fleets to ban phones at the wheel
According to the charity and its campaign partners Specsavers and Romex, more than half a million UK drivers (575,000) have points on their licence for using their … Read More »
Time to start preparing fleet cars for winter, LeasePlan says
So says LeasePlan, which has released its top tips for winter driving as Road Safety Week (18-24 November) kicks off. David Brennan, managing director, LeasePlan UK, … Read More »
Volvo to display Concept Coupé at Tokyo Motor Show
Previously shown at Frankfurt, the concept showcases the company's new Scalable Product Architecture, as well as the new, highly efficient four-cylinder Drive-E powertrains (formerly known as … Read More »
RSPB adopts Renault ZOE for fleet
The ZOE joins the charity’s Kangoo Van Z.E, at its Bedfordshire base near Sandy as the organisation takes a stance on climate change. The RSPB says … Read More »
