The Portland fixed price fuel card is available to use at 1,500 sites across the UK via the UK Fuels Network, including all branches of Morrisons and Tesco. The card enables customers to agree one price for diesel no matter where they may operate in the UK. This price – which is based on the […]
This year's Road Safety Week, now in its 18th year and coordinated by brake, is intended to raise awareness of the ways everyone can help protect one another on roads, especially the most vulnerable. Brake will particularly call on drivers to protect kids and adults on foot and bike by slowing down to 20 in communities […]
Halfords Autocentres and Kwik Fit are able to fit Catloc solutions purchased either from themselves directly or from elsewhere. Catloc solutions include a fitting voucher with all of its products purchased from 24th March 2014 that entitles the bearer to have their Catloc fitted at either a Kwik Fit branch or Halfords Autocentres branch for […]
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VAN Fleet World's inaugural LCV Round Table asked a panel of experts from van manufacturing, rental, telematic suppliers, auctions and residual value specialists, what they think the future could add to that list. Dan Gilkes reports. The LCV Panel AA – Alan Able, Isuzu UK DW – Duncan Ward, British Car Auctions MF – Matthew […]
SmartWitness says that insurers have found that just 2% of incidents recorded on its cameras result in disputed claims – against an industry norm of 40% for all motor claims. Insurers are able to pass these big cost savings on to the insured, with SmartWitness clients experiencing savings on their premiums of up to 20%. […]
GreenRoad, which provides driver-focused fleet performance management solutions, says that Fleet Elite status is awarded to drivers who maintain a GreenRoad Safety Score of five or less for the full calendar year of 2013 and log over 500 GreenRoad driving hours. On average, 5% of drivers achieve Fleet Elite. Designed to motivate drivers and reward […]
The firm, which says it’s the world leader in rapid EV chargers, will be one of a number of exhibitors at the Show on 9th April and will be displaying its Terra multi-standard DC charging station 53. It is a configurable single, dual or triple outlet 50kW rapid charging station. Its flexible multi-protocol design supports CCS, CHAdeMO […]
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Occupying a 5x2m stand in the Workshop area – number 4E41 – the IAAF is inviting visitors to make the distinction between independent aftermarket brands and OE parts, with a bottle of champagne available to the winner. The IAAF’s presence at the CV show is aimed at helping vehicle operators and hauliers understand more clearly […]
A familiar face in the industry, Harland brings over 30 years’ experience within the remarking sector and has held senior roles at both Manheim and BCA. SMA managing director Bob Anderson said: ‘We are delighted to welcome John on board. His expertise and reputation are a very welcome addition to our team. Already, he is […]
The organisation’s data shows that diesel prices averaged 136.59p a litre in mid March compared to 137.02p last month – with wholesale price reductions pointing to a further 1p to 2p-a-litre fall shortly. A year ago diesel averaged 145.24p a litre. Across the UK, Yorkshire and Humberside remains the cheapest area for petrol averaging 129.1p […]
Latest government figures show only six in ten people (62%) convicted of killing someone through risky driving are jailed, and only 9% are sentenced to five years or more in prison. Brake is calling for bold action to ensure drivers who inflict terrible suffering are brought to justice: Revised charges for causing death and serious injury, […]
The newly created roles were previously fulfilled by long-serving operations manager Nigel Brown, who continues in his post. The new appointments come with Sign Language already seeing a major increase in business, notably from vehicle fleets, in the first weeks of 2014. Turnover at the expanding company was more than £1 million in 2013, but […]
