- The Fuelcard Company joins forces with FSB 30/04/2009
This major alliance aims to provide cost savings and convenience to members through the use of fuel cards.
- DSA calls for improvement to Driver CPC 30/04/2009
The Driving Standards Agency (DSA) yesterday began a consultation into improving the Drive Certification of Professional Competence (CPC), to further ensure that professional drivers of HGVs, buses and coaches have the best training available.
- Crude oil edges above $50 a barrel 30/04/2009
US light crude oil rose $1.05 per barrel following reports that petrol stocks declined in the week ending 24 April.
- Call for rural petrol price cuts 30/04/2009
The Liberal Democrats have requested reductions in fuel prices in some remote and rural areas.
- Fuel cards useful for fleets cutting costs 29/04/2009
An expert has included fuel cards in a ten-point list of cost-saving tips for businesses.
- 30% of drivers do not check tyre pressure 29/04/2009
Millions of motorists could be endangering their lives and those of other road users by failing to check their tyre pressure before setting off on long journeys.
- Scrappage would appeal to 1.5 million vehicle owners 29/04/2009
Experian studies how car ownership characteristics dictate a predisposition to take advantage of the UK scrappage scheme announced last week.
- Extended contract company cars ‘subject to more abuse’ 28/04/2009
A new report has suggested some drivers of company cars which have their lease contracts extended may treat the vehicles badly.
- Fuel thefts spark concern 28/04/2009
Motorists are urged to stay alert and protect their fuel tanks after a spate of crimes in Lancashire and the Cotswolds.
- BP profits drop by 62% in Q1 28/04/2009
The oil giant has announced Quarter One figures which are in sharp contrast to those reported last summer.
- Fuel duty worries for freight 27/04/2009
The Freight Transport Association has condemned the decision to increase fuel duty from September.
- VW receives largest-ever fleet order 27/04/2009
There is good news for the commercial vehicle manufacturer today (27 April) as it wins an order for 5,300 Caddy vans.
- Budget impacts on drivers’ future fuel costs 27/04/2009
Thousands of motorists across the UK will be affected by the Chancellor’s announcements on Tuesday (21 April).
- Car production halves in March 24/04/2009
New figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show vehicle output fell by 51.3 per cent last month.
- Queen honours top vehicle manufacturers 23/04/2009
Leyland Trucks and Nissan's Sunderland plant each to receive the Queen's Award for International Trade.
- Budget 2009: UK scrappage scheme to go ahead 23/04/2009
Motorists faced good and bad news when the Spring Budget was announced yesterday (22 April).
- Budget 2009: Motoring industry shows its dismay as fuel duty to rise 22/04/2009
The motoring and road haulage industries have spoken out against the decision today to increase fuel duty on cars and trucks.
- 6.5m people ‘forget their MOT’ 22/04/2009
A new survey has suggested millions of UK motorists could unwittingly be driving illegally due to failing to make their MOT tests.
- Fuel prices contribute to deflation 22/04/2009
New figures show deflation returns to the UK for the first time since 1960.
- The Fuelcard Company acquires Dieseline 22/04/2009
The North Yorkshire-based firm has expanded its UK client base by 2,000 customers, following the acquisition of TOTAL BUTLER's Dieseline fuel card business.
- RHA calls for action on Channel blockades 21/04/2009
The haulage body has pressed the Government to respond to recent disruption caused at Channel ports which hampered ferry services and delayed hauliers on both sides of the waterway.
- Car numbers increase by 30% in ten years 20/04/2009
A study by the RAC Foundation has shown Britain to be an increasingly car-reliant nation.
- Petrol prices rising faster than in spring 2008? 20/04/2009
Consumers paying pump prices for fuel are now having to spend an average of 95 pence per litre, the AA reports.
- Time to reconsider fleet vehicle-buying strategies? 17/04/2009
Cost-cutting measures must be clearly communicated to staff, says Fleet Operations.
- Biofuels will ‘drive up the cost of motoring’ 16/04/2009
EU plans to add more biofuel to diesel and petrol will penalise drivers, claims the UK Petroleum Industry Association.
- Petrol thieves hit the gas 15/04/2009
Petrol station fuel thefts are up by 20 per cent in Norfolk.
- Lincolnshire farms still vulnerable to fuel theft 15/04/2009
Rising fuel prices contribute to spike in agricultural diesel thefts.
- New telephone support system for Ogilvie Fleet customers 14/04/2009
Contract hire specialist Ogilvie Fleet responds to customer demand for a more personal service.
- Customer decline ‘deep concern’ for Europe’s hauliers 09/04/2009
Losing customers currently appears to be more of a worry to the haulage industry than fuel tax rises.
- Ford ‘sheds the pounds’ to lower fuel consumption 09/04/2009
While the carmaker plans to release most of its electric cars in 2012, it is currently improving efficiency by developing lighter-weight vehicles.
- Oil tankers anchor off Britain awaiting fuel price rises 08/04/2009
Nearly a dozen ships carrying millions of litres of oil and gas have dropped anchor just off the Devon coast, with sources saying their crew are awaiting fuel price increases before discharging their cargo.
- Truck and van registrations down in March 08/04/2009
Declining UK demand for trucks and vans saw registrations falling 42.1 per cent last month, according to new figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
- Drivers could save over £6bn per year, says AA 07/04/2009
Motorists have been advised of the best money-saving measures in the current economic climate.
- Mercedes-Benz keeps fuel efficiency at the heart of its vans 07/04/2009
The German manufacturer has spoken to Fleet News about the role its 'green' profile plays in protecting market share while the commercial vehicle industry slumps.
- Used 4x4 values increase as car buyers flock for bargains 06/04/2009
Motorists appear to be favouring bargains over eco-friendliness as they hurry to purchase cut-price 4x4s at auction.
- Fuel duty and slumping pound proves costly for motorists driving abroad 06/04/2009
Drivers planning a trip to Europe over Easter face hefty holiday costs due to increasing fuel prices.