Tag : Management
Employee burn-out officially recognised by WHO as medical diagnosis
The WHO now officially recognises “burn-out” as a medical diagnosis for overworked employees, particularly in light of the COVID-19 pandemic and changes to work patterns.
New study records drop in wholesale used car values
In July overall average values fell by 0.8% (£52) to £6,588, just £19 above the £6,569 reported in December last year. The Fleet sector fell by … Read More »
Manheim reports 2.5% drop in fleet values for June
The firm’s latest Market Analysis for Cars reports that fleet values fell by 2.5% (£155) to £6,100 in June while overall average wholesale usecd ar values … Read More »
Online LCV sales race ahead, says BCA
The firm adds that figures for 2011 so far suggest the percentage of LCV sales to online bidders will top 30% by the end of this … Read More »
331 BMWs and MINIs sold at BCA Nottingham
In total, 494 buyers registered for the sale, with 110 Live Online buyers logging on and generating over £150,000 worth of additional bids – 103 cars … Read More »
MINI Cooper S ALL4 Countryman makes strong debut at Manheim Auctions, Bruntingthorpe
A total of 42 buyers were present to bid on vehicles representing the entire MINI range, including MINI One, Cooper, Clubman & Countryman, 45 of which … Read More »
Autorola reports rising online used car sales in May
Online remarketing company Autorola says that May has started positively following the drop-off last month, which was caused by the holidays. Richard Pay, Autorola’s UK managing … Read More »
Latest VRA report shows marked changes in used market
The report looks at a number of the factors which are driving supply and demand across the entire industry and is designed to act as a … Read More »
Inaugural NAMA monthly report shows 2% value in auction values
The newly rebranded organisation, which is part of the Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI), is increasing the work it does and is now publishing a monthly … Read More »
Fleet & lease values remain stable but will come under pressure in coming weeks
BCA's data wholesale fleet & lease values fell by just £8 to £7,545 in March, with CAP performance dropping by over a point to 96.4%. This … Read More »
CAP hikes up RV premium for new Mercedes-Benz SLK
The firm says that the third generation of the model – first introduced in 1996 – benefits from aggressive styling and accross-the-board improvements. CAP Monitor Editor … Read More »
Ctrack adds to capabilities of online vehicle tracking solution
Ctrack Online can be an be accessed from any Internet-enabled device without the need for software installations or downloads. The system uses Google mapping so users … Read More »
New CAP product provides short-term fleet disposal valuations
Black Book+ reveals short-term used car pricing risk by providing a 1-3 month forecast to assist anyone who buys or sells used cars in a trade … Read More »
Opt for right model, not extra options, to boost RVs, says CAP
That's the view from CAP, which says that optional extras typically retain no more than around 20% of their cost new while a derivative uplift can … Read More »
Software can help cut fuel costs for fleet operators, says Mycompanyfleet
With pump prices hitting near-record levels, many fleet operators are being squeezed by the escalating costs. One national newspaper reported recently that a haulage fleet in … Read More »
New tool to help reduce fleet admin for incident reports
Codegate’s Incident Reporting Tool is a mobile application that can be integrated with Codegate’s mobileworker software, enabling organisations to monitor, measure and manage people on the … Read More »
Tracking technology helps capture major UK crime gang
Information obtained by detectives from the new GPS tracking device fitted into a car led to the arrest and conviction of 18 people at a court … Read More »
Used van demand strong, especially for 4x4s as winter approaches
Tim Spencer, group commercial vehicle auctioneer, Manheim Auctions, said: 'For the last month we have seen increased consistency in the van auction halls. During the summer … Read More »
Manheim Auctions, Haydock sells 1,000th van online in 2010
The 1,000th van – a Vauxhall Combo – was bought by Winston Thornhill, owner of Stanborough Motors Ltd from a selection of vehicles offered by Hitachi … Read More »
Fleet drivers to play critical role in TomTom mission to cut congestion
Thomas Schmidt, managing director of TomTom Business Solutions, said: 'Congestion costs the UK economy £8 billion each year: we think it’s time to cut that appalling … Read More »
Virgin Media appoints LeasePlan as long-term sole supplier
The deal is effective from 1 October and sees LeasePlan undertake responsibility for managing a fleet of more than 2,600 vehicles, including many commercial vehicles. With … Read More »
Quartix slashes installation and set-up fees
The company is offering the service for £19.50 per month, which it says makes it more cost-effective than other leading products, despite the minimal contract commitment. … Read More »
New TomTom PRO series designed to deliver improved efficiency for businesses
The PRO series from TomTom Business Solutions, the business unit of TomTom dedicated to commercial vehicle fleets, is said to offer improved route guidance and speedier … Read More »
Fleet values up 2.15% in August, according to BCA Pulse data
BCA's Pulse report for August shows that fleet values rose by £155 (2.15%) from £7,180 in July to £7,335 – still behind year on year, but … Read More »
Latest CAP Index shows acceleration in falling values
The index for August reveals that the fall in values accelerated last month, making the cars from two further sectors typically cheaper than a year ago. … Read More »
Tougher times for fleet & lease values
Average fleet values fell by £276 in July, equivalent to a drop of 3.7%. With model mix very similar to last month, this was a reflection … Read More »
Fleet values down for fourth consecutive month
In its latest Market Analysis for Cars, the company reports that average wholesale used car values in the Fleet sector fell by 3.6% (£219) to £5,925 … Read More »
Corporate car clubs said to cut down on commuting by car
Streetcar for Business surveyed thousands of its corporate members and found that employees who use the service have cut down on using a car for commuting … Read More »
Are your drivers heading for a breakdown driving abroad?
The fleet management firm says that because they don’t own the car, company car drivers assume that their company car warranty and breakdown cover will assist … Read More »
New Fleet Alliance initiative guarantees no excess charges
Standard practice in the contract hire and leasing market is for leasing suppliers to negotiate blanket benchmark mileages across the entire fleet of vehicles, with three … Read More »
