Natalie Middleton
RAC goes live with first mobile electric vehicle charging unit
A standard RAC diesel VW Transporter van has been fully equipped with an "EVRESCUE" totally portable fast charging unit which can deliver around 15 miles of range to a stricken electric vehicle in less … Read More »
Volkswagen Group kicks off ‘biggest initiative for e-mobility in China's automotive history’
CEO Prof Dr Martin Winterkorn, who announced at last year’s Frankfort Motor Show that the group aims to be the market leader in electromobility by 2018, said that the group is planning to send … Read More »
2014 Fleet World Fleet Show is unqualified success
Attended by most of the major fleet manufacturers, the Show provided fleet decision-makers with a chance to get behind the wheel of the latest fleet cars, including low-emission variants along with electric vehicles and … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Thatcham calls on fleets to kit cars with AEB
The organisation is taking part in tomorrow’s (9th April) Fleet World Fleet Show at Silverstone to give fleet attendees the chance to test auto-braking and see its effectiveness. Thatcham has researched and tested AEB systems for … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Fuel card expertise on hand at euroShell stand
With over 50 years of fuel card expertise, the euroShell card is focused on greater control, convenience and security to overall save fleet managers money! The euroShell card is accepted at an extensive – … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: IAM Drive & Survive to put spotlight on driver risk management
IAM Drive & Survive is the commercial subsidiary of independent road safety charity, the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) and is a leading occupational driver risk management provider. For over 25 years the firm has … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: iPhone mileage app to launch
The latest product to join the PEAK family, this iPhone app uses smart phone technology to record your journeys and can be downloaded and used for free from the Apple Store. Alex Baker, managing … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Fleet Evolution to show salary sacrifice benefits for small & large fleets
To help provide guidance in these areas – and outline how salary sacrifice can work for your fleet – the experts at salary sacrifice car scheme specialist Fleet Evolution will be at next week’s Silverstone Fleet … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: ICC offers chance to win a track day
ICC is a fourth-generation telematics solution and is part of the AIS Group Plc, a £100m vehicle mobility business that provides asset protection for your vehicle fleet – small or large – improving capital expenditure … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Road Angel Fleet to showcase new Tough Track device
The firm is an established telematics brand with a product portfolio that includes a simple monitoring system, a full tracking system that updates every 60 seconds and stolen vehicle recovery. At the Fleet World Fleet Show on 9th … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: BMW 4 Series Gran Coupe & Infiniti Q50 to make guest appearances
Revealed last month at Geneva, BMW’s 4 Series Gran Coupe offers ‘the sleek look of a two-door coupe with the functionality provided by four doors,’ according to BMW, with key features including more passenger … Read More »
Arval UK trials Hyundai fuel cell vehicle
The vehicle leasing and fleet management company’s Consultancy team took delivery of an ix35 on loan from Hyundai in February, allowing them to gain first-hand experience of this new technology and put it through … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Charging Solutions to showcase portable system for plug-in vehicles
According to the firm, a recent Government survey data shows that around 80% of plug-in vehicle charging is going to be done at home or at work and Charging Solutions has tailored our products to … Read More »
New plug-in Mitsubishi Outlander to cost same as diesel
Priced from £28,249 for the entry-level GX3h after the Government’s £5,000 Plug-in Car Grant, the Outlander PHEV costs the same as the Outlander diesel GX3 auto, making it the only plug-in hybrid in the … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Quattro Telematics to officially launch technology portfolio
Quattro Telematics have partnered with Geotab, Garmin and Mobileye to provide Fleet Tracking, Driver Management and Safety Solutions and offer a unique and totally customisable solution to fulfil clients’ specific requirements. At the Show, Quattro … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Still time to pre-register for this year’s event
This includes the funding and fleet management specialists at GE Capital who will be at the company’s stand to talk about the company’s experience in delivering fleet funding and fleet management solutions, consultancy, management … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Esso to showcase benefits of Esso Card
Next month’s Fleet World Fleet Show will see Esso exhibit at the show to demonstrate the benefits of the Esso Card. Fleets using the Esso Card get access to thousands of high-quality sites across the UK and Europe … Read More »
Ohio auto dealers & Tesla reach compromise on electric car sales
The deal marks a compromise between the electric car maker and the Ohio Automobile Dealers Association, which had sought to block Tesla from setting up additional direct-sales outlets, which were seen as a threat … Read More »
Hungary readies for EVs with new charging column in Budapest
The column has been installed by ELMÜ-ÉMÁSZ and is one of 10 new public charging points that are to be installed as part of the European Union’s Green eMotion project. ELMÜ-ÉMÁSZ Board of Directors … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: Fleets offered fast track to rapid charging advice
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 … Read More »