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New Honda HR-V to bring class-leading space & high levels of versatility
Previously unveiled at the Paris Motor Show, the new HR-V, which will rival models such as the Nissan Juke, features bold styling with familiar Honda styling … Read More »
Updates revealed for refreshed Volkswagen Sharan
Making its European debut at the Geneva Motor Show next month, the facelift is marked out by new LED rear lights and options include new alloy … Read More »
National Windscreens retains Lex Autolease account
National Windscreens first began working with Lex Autolease in 2011 and the latest contract follows a rigorous tender process. Kirsty Brown, SMR supplier manager at Lex … Read More »
Men & Londoners most likely to consider driverless cars
The IET surveyed 2,023 adults online aged 16-75 to assess current appetite for, and understanding of, driverless vehicles. It found that demand for driverless cars is … Read More »
Alstom signs up to FMG for incident mangement & legal services
The contract, which covers Alstom’s UK fleet of 600 vehicles, will include a bespoke 24/7/365 first notification of loss solution along with UK-wide repair management and … Read More »
Kia Sportspace previews Optima estate
Designed at Kia's Frankfurt design studio, under the direction of Gregory Guillaume, chief designer Europe, the Sportspace is designed for ‘fast and efficient travel with maximum … Read More »
New 97g/km TFSI joins Audi A1 range
The new three-cylinder petrol engine joins the updated A1 range, which gains styling revisions, equipment upgrades and efficiency gains. The 94bhp turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine effectively … Read More »
Lexus publishes teaser image of LF-SA concept prior to Geneva debut
Speculation is rife over the concept, which is believed could preview a sub-CT 200h model. Press details are scant but the carmaker said the concept ‘explores … Read More »
Facelifted DS5 revealed ahead of Geneva debut
Under the 2015 changes, the flagship DS model gains new styling along with engines and technology. ‘The New DS 5 is more than just a new … Read More »
FuelGenie to run special competition at Silverstone Fleet Show
The company – one of a large number of firms exhibiting at the Show – offers the fuelGenie Fuel Card, which provides business drivers with everyday value pump … Read More »
Fleets should remind drivers of new Scottish drink driving laws, says Licence Bureau
Scotland’s new laws were introduced on 5 December 2014, bringing the new limit down to 50mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood, compared to the rest … Read More »
Alphabet partners with EDF Energy for temporary charging solution for EVs
Dubbed “Charge before you buy”, the short-term discovery solution is available exclusively for Alphabet customers and enables them to explore whether electric vehicles fit their fleet. … Read More »
Jury finds part worn tyre seller guilty
The jury at Lincoln Crown Court unanimously found defendant Luke McKenzie, trading as Moss Tyres in Grantham, guilty on 16 accounts of being in possession to … Read More »
Ogilvie Fleet targets expansion with new appointment
Hill brings close to 25 years of contract hire and leasing industry experience to Ogilvie Fleet and has joined from Lookers Leasing, where he held a … Read More »
JCT600 makes two appointments to Volkswagen fleet division
The changes follow a restructure in the JCT600 Volkswagen fleet operation to align with Volkswagen’s brand strategy as well as future JCT600’s plans for growth. Jewsbury … Read More »
Employers urged to enforce random drug and alcohol testing
Each year, drugs and alcohol cost British businesses around 17 million working days and more than £6 billion in lost productivity. In the construction sector alone … Read More »
Skoda teases new Superb prior to Prague reveal
Few details are revealed in the teaser images but Skoda said the images ‘underline the uncompromising, high design standards of the brand’. It added that ‘A … Read More »
44% of employers concerned employees may not see adequately to drive
That’s the finding of research carried out by Specsavers Corporate Eyecare, which also reveals that more than half (53%) of employers say they never test the … Read More »
2015 Toyota Avensis gains comprehensive facelift
Styled at Toyota’s ED2 design studio in the South of France and developed by the company’s R&D centre in Brussels, the 2015 model gains a comprehensive … Read More »
Plug-in Car Grant rises to 35% of RRP from April
From the 1st April, buyers will be able to claim a 35% discount of the vehicle’s recommended retail price, up to the already existing £5,000 cap. … Read More »
Fleet driver motoring fines rise 16.5%, reports Lex
The data, compiled for Lex Autolease’s annual Company Driver Fines and Penalties survey from a fleet of 290,000 company vehicles, revealed that company drivers committed 20,525 … Read More »
Vehicle Strategies Group to launch two innovative solutions at Silverstone Fleet Show
Vehicle Strategies – one of a large number of fleet service companies exhibiting at the Show, which is being held at Silverstone on 12 May – … Read More »
Fleet values reach seven-month high in January, reports Manheim
The latest data from the report shows that the increase in value corresponds with a drop in average age, from 53 months in December 2014 to … Read More »
Allstar Fuel Card now accepted at M6toll booths
Drivers arriving at the M6toll booths simply insert their Allstar card, take a receipt and drive on. There is no need for the driver to complete an … Read More »
IHS Automotive comments on outlook for new BMW 2 Series Gran Tourer
Set to debut at the Geneva Motor show, the new model is aimed squarely at mid-market offerings such as the Opel Zafira Tourer and Ford Grand … Read More »
Nexus Vehicle Management partners with Nationwide Windscreen Services
The deal will see Nationwide supply automotive glazing services through its network of fitting centres and mobile unitsto customers of the Nexus Nexfleet product. Mike Palmer, … Read More »
Vauxhall to show OnStar at Geneva prior to European rollout
Meanwhile the show will also see the world premieres of the KARL and Corsa OPC models. Last year saw Opel announce its intentions to bring the … Read More »
Autoserve to launch new product for SME & grey fleet market at Silverstone Fleet Show
The company is part of the Aveto Group with 40 years of experience in the motor vehicle industry. As an independent company with no ties to … Read More »
Fleets advised to act before 31 March to exploit tax incentives
The 100% tax relief available in the year of purchase will reduce to 18% after 31 March 2015 across the Volvo V40 D2 range, warns Volvo … Read More »
Fiat appoints new national corporate & leasing sales manager
Reporting to fleet and used car director Francis Bleasdale, McFarland takes over responsibility of the Corporate and Leasing Sales teams for the UK, across all FCA … Read More »