http://comcar.co.uk/news/view.cfm?clk=434 Latest news en-gb Copyright 2013 Sat, 25 May 2013 15:04:19 GMT http://comcar.co.uk/images/rssFeed.png http://comcar.co.uk/news/view.cfm?clk=434 http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2013/May/Public-sector-ramps-up-car-hire-usage-to-cut-costs-and-emissions/0434009453 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:05:00 GMT Public sector organisations are increasingly turning to car hire to control costs and emissions. So says Enterprise Rent-A-Car, which adds that the such organisations are switching away from the “grey” fleet. http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2013/May/Only-41-percent-of-fleet-drivers-receive-formal-driver-training/0434009452 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:05:00 GMT Fleets are being urged to prioritise road risk management as new research shows that a large number of firms are risking falling foul of legislation. http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2013/May/Quarter-of-drivers-misuse-hard-shoulder/0434009451 Fri, 24 May 2013 11:05:00 GMT More than one in four drivers have potentially endangered their lives by stopping on the hard shoulder in a non-emergency. That’s the finding of new research by breakdown industry group SURVIVE, which warns that more than 800 people killed or injured each year on hard shoulders and lay-bys. http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2013/May/Used-car-market-in-excellent-position-says-Manheim/0434009450 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:05:00 GMT Manheim has reported buoyant conditions in the used car market on the back of the most positive automotive market that the auction giant says it’s seen in four years. http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2013/May/Honda-CR-V-provides-ground-support-for-air-ambulance/0434009449 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:05:00 GMT Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance (SCAA) is being provided with a new Honda CR-V as a land support vehicle. The CR-V arrives as the service takes delivery of a new air ambulance helicopter fully funded by SCAA and crewed and tasked by the Scottish Air Ambulance Service. http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2013/May/Tusker-Tough-Mudders-go-the-full-course-for-cancer-charity/0434009448 Fri, 24 May 2013 10:05:00 GMT A 26-strong team from Tusker is on target to raise significant funds for a cancer charity after taking part in this year’s Tough Mudder adventure challenge on 4th May in Kettering, Northants. http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2013/May/ISO-certification-to-open-door-to-new-business-says-Ogilvie/0434009447 Fri, 24 May 2013 09:05:00 GMT Ogilvie Fleet is forecasting company growth after achieving ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification. http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2013/May/Hybrid-trumps-diesel-for-fleets-says-Lexus/0434009444 Thu, 23 May 2013 11:05:00 GMT Lexus has spoken out on the lack of a diesel for its new IS range, highlighting the benefits of the petrol-electric hybrid for fleet operators. http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2013/May/Northgate-repositions-as-complete-fleet-management-provider/0434009443 Thu, 23 May 2013 11:05:00 GMT Northgate is repositioning itself as a complete fleet management provider with the relaunch of its fleet management solutions portfolio. http://fleetworld.co.uk/news/2013/May/Fall-in-fuel-prices-provides-temporary-relief-for-fleets/0434009442 Thu, 23 May 2013 10:05:00 GMT A 4.5% fall in the average UK unleaded petrol price over the last two months is providing relief for fleets, with savings of up to £6 per tank of fuel. However, fuel prices remain at an all-time high, with a cost of more than £95 to fill up a typical family car.