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Fleets losing thousands of pounds on vehicles without full service records
The company estimates that up to 12% of non-maintained vehicles go to auction without a complete service record and this is resulting in a loss of … Read More »
On-the-spot fines for careless driving take effect
New on-the-spot fines that mean drivers can get tickets for offences including tailgating have now gone live.
UK fuel price climate shows signs of cooling
The organisation’s data shows that forecourt prices dipped slightly over the weekend, having hit a peak of 137.61p a litre last week. However, at 137.52p a … Read More »
RBS Group partners with Hitachi for mobile banking fleet
The service has been running for the last 65 years and uses a fleet of specially converted vans to provide a mobile branch banking service to … Read More »
Andrew Fellows to head up new CAP Consulting service
The service will work across all of CAP Automotive’s existing core markets, including vehicle manufacturers (OEM's), regional and national sales companies, retail, finance and leasing companies, … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Skoda to unveil refreshed Yeti
The two trim lines will go on sale from the end of 2013 and will offer a redesigned grille and headlights as well as additional alloy … Read More »
Venson launches online Fleet Tax Guide
Simon Staton, director of client management for Venson Automotive Solutions, explained: ‘We’ve listened to our customers and have built this solution around their needs. Many said they … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Mercedes reveals GLA
On sale in the UK from November, the Audi Q3 and BMW X1 rival is based on the same platform as the A-Class and CLA but … Read More »
Zenith launches greenhouse gas reporting tool
The new regulations require UK companies that are listed on the London Stock Exchange to report on their greenhouse gas emissions as part of their annual … Read More »
Increased police presence needed to enforce new motoring fines, says ACFO
Fixed penalty fines for most motoring offences including using a hand-held phone will increase significantly on Friday 16th August and, simultaneously, the Government is also introducing … Read More »
Deadline for 2013 Fleet Hero Awards entries extended
Public and private sector fleets now have until 23rd August to submit their entries for the awards, which recognise organisations that are achieving environmental best practice … Read More »
Sealed Air opts for Vertivia mileage management system
Sealed Air wanted to fully automate the mileage capture process, following a change of requirement, and to make it easier for its company car drivers to … Read More »
Fleet Network subscribes to Online Tyre Catalogue to speed up service
The OTC is used to provide information for the FTN product catalogue and includes over 160 brands from tyre manufacturers and importers, representing in excess of … Read More »
Ford launches sub-100g/km petrol Focus
On sale from early 2014, the model features a specially calibrated 99bhp version of the EcoBoost engine along with ECOnetic Technology including special tyres, unique aerodynamics … Read More »
FMG & Tusker extend salary sacrifice partnership
The contract will initially involve 110 public and private sector businesses and sees FMG extend its relationship with the specialist fleet provider. FMG will provide full … Read More »
Halfords Autocentres to celebrate TyreSafe membership with free tyre checks
This year’s safety campaign will encourage drivers to check that their tyres are inflated to the correct pressure, with Halfords Autocentres playing a key role. The … Read More »
Northgate Vehicle Hire reinforces Scottish growth with new appointment
Previously area manager for the north east for tool and equipment hire company, Brandon Hire Limited, Knowles managed the development of a network of branches to … Read More »
Government to push ‘cycling revolution’ with £94m cash injection
A total of £94m will be spent on improving existing cycle routes and adding new ones, with Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Newcastle, Bristol, Cambridge, Oxford and Norwich … Read More »
Honda Civic Tourer breaks cover ahead of Frankfurt debut
Designed and developed in Europe and set to be built at Honda’s UK manufacturing facility in Swindon, alongside the Civic hatchback and CR-V, the Tourer will … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Kia to show supermini crossover concept
A rival to the Nissan Juke, the model will be aimed at urban drivers and will feature ‘a clearly robust and substantial yet stylish bodyshape’. The … Read More »
Woking Borough Council cuts costs, miles & CO2 with car sharing
Working with the Energy Saving Trust and Enterprise CarShare, the council based two vehicles near its head offices in Woking as a “virtual” car pool for … Read More »
Salary sacrifice provides vital employee savings in tough climate
According to Fleet Evolution, car salary schemes are typically saving employees around a third on motoring costs – vital savings in the current economic climate – … Read More »
Free Mazda6 sat nav upgrade for fleets
The upgrade to a Nav model would normally cost £700 but is being offered for free on all saloon and Tourer models until the end of … Read More »
Rise in registrations could spell trouble for RVs, says Marshall Leasing
The SMMT says its raised sales forecast follows recent economic indicators pointing to improving conditions emphasises how positively the society views the rest of 2013. In … Read More »
EST launches online community for fleets and EV stakeholders
Sponsored by EDF Energy, the forum provides an online platform for companies to discuss maximising the range and cost savings and offer advice to one another, … Read More »
Frankfurt Motor Show: Infiniti to show C-segment concept
The carmaker has been hinting at a compact model for almost a year, showing the LEAF-based LE concept the 2012 Paris Motor Show and announcing at … Read More »
New Hitachi Capital apps target grey fleet & end-of-contract issues
The Grey Fleet App gives fleets an immediate overview of their current grey fleet and enables firms to make decisions on employing more hire cars or … Read More »
One in 20 adults involved in a road accident last year
The research that an incredible 2.4 million Brits were involved in the trauma and stress of a road crash last year, with around 800,000 actually injured. … Read More »
New app monitors & manages fleet drivers
Launched by technology firm iPointlive, the Mobile Employee Management software automatically monitors the movement of employees regardless of whether they are on public transport, in company … Read More »
Nissan LEAF added to Motability Scheme
The LEAF is available from £999 Advance Payment (AP) for the entry-level Visia, rising to £1,299 AP for the mid-range Acenta model featuring Nissan's CARWINGS telematics … Read More »
