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Forces to crack down on drivers using mobile phones
The week-long campaign, which launches on Monday (15 April), is being coordinated by the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) – with a warning that one…
End of the road for traditional three and four-year company car leases
Fleets are increasingly demanding vehicle supply flexibility, which is why it could be the end of the road for the 36 and 48-month traditional vehicle…
Record number of plug-in cars on UK roads as ownership surges by a quarter
The number of plug-in electric cars on British roads grew by three quarters last year, according to new Motorparc data released today by the Society…
Police detectors to warn mobile phone-using drivers
New technology is rolling out to show when drivers are using their mobile phones while behind the wheel. The system will not be able to…
Auto trader launches retail accelerator, the UK’s ‘most powerful’ forecourt management solution
At a time when overage stock is affecting nine out of 10 retailers and costing them an average of £24,285 in lost profits each year, Auto…
Palletways London appoints experienced General Manager
Palletways London has appointed Colin Sturgess as its new general manager to develop the business in London, the South East of England and across Europe.…
200+ new generation Scania trucks for Nagel Langdons
Bridgwater, Somerset-based Nagel Langdons Limited has selected Scania as its preferred supplier for 2019/20 with a major order placed for 205 trucks with Scania (Great…
New style roadworks cut disruption for drivers and residents
A new approach to motorway roadworks is reaping rewards for drivers. Highways England has changed the way it is working on two motorway upgrades –…
Think you’re a petrol head? This will really test your car knowledge
A quiz devised by the Online Garage Marketplace, WhoCanFixMyCar.com will really test your knowledge. It’s a very simple and quick game that features 10 different…
Contract hire is the ‘certain’ fleet funding solution in these ‘uncertain’ times
Full maintenance contract hire is the risk-free fleet funding solution particularly in today’s uncertain business and economic times. That’s the view of UK vehicle contract…
GRIDSERVE to make electric vehicle charging as easy as using petrol stations
GRIDSERVE today announces plans to build a UK-wide network of more than 100 Electric Forecourts® designed specifically for the needs of electric vehicle (EV) drivers,…
Seat offers benefit package for fleets and company car drivers
The new scheme aims to offer fleets a wide-range of perks to boost convenience, reduce cost and deliver the highest levels of fleet aftersales service.…
Foreign driver licence exchange stats cause concern for UK businesses
Last year more than 150,000 drivers who took their driving test outside Britain obtained a UK licence which puts businesses at risk of breaching their…
SMMT response to Brexit Extension
Mike Hawes, SMMT Chief Executive: “While we’ve avoided a ‘no deal’ Brexit on Friday, it is utterly unacceptable that, more than two years since negotiations…
Next step in Grimsby’s car evolution takes shape with ABP
ABP has applied to the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) to expand its Grimsby River Terminal (GRT) in order to be able to handle the world’s…
Drive Vauxhall and CitNOW put video learning in the spotlight
Drive Vauxhall has partnered with CitNOW to deliver a Group-wide video learning programme, including a two-week ‘roadshow’ across its UK sites. The learning programme will…