Honda CR-V provides ground support for air ambulance
Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance was established in 2008 to save the lives of those in Scotland by supplementing the resources available to the Scottish Air Ambulance … Read More »
On the road: Reaching the limit
My part of the world, Mudfordshire, has long been considered particularly pastoral. Hastily constructed from tweed, self-importance and indeterminate pieces of steam-powered Victorian engineering, the county … Read More »
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services partners with Leasedrive for fleet finance
The partnership will see Leasedrive provide support to Mercedes-Benz Financial Services and is intended to help it to respond with even greater efficiency to the requirements … Read More »
Europa outsources fleet management to Fleet Alliance
The company operates a fleet of around 240 commercial vehicles and 110 cars throughout the UK and first appointed Fleet Alliance two years ago to source … Read More »
Zipcar bolsters fleet with new additions
The VW Up! and Golf and the Vauxhall Corsa will be added to the existing range of vehicles available, which include the Audi A3 and the … Read More »
Lex targets further growth in SME sector
The firm signed up more than 9,400 new small and medium sized business customers last year, which increased the total size of the company’s SME customer … Read More »
Fleets need to learn to cope with extreme winters
Dubbed “Ploughing On”, the report says that councils and the Highways Agency actually responded well to the recent periods of snow and ice, and adds that … Read More »
30 years' young – White Clarke Automotive Solutions celebrates RentMan anniversary
Q: Take us back to the beginning. Thirty years ago, nothing like RentMan existed. Can you sum up how you identified the market need and opportunity, … Read More »
Things we learnt at Geneva
Premium small saloons offer fleets a new option The huge number of small hatchbacks they sell is both a blessing and a curse (from a spreading … Read More »
More than 20 million drivers multitasking behind the wheel
A new survey by Gocompare.com found that a third (31%) of UK motorists have spoken on the phone without using a hands-free kit, and nearly a … Read More »
Parrot targets changing fleet communication needs with ASTEROID range
The newly launched ASTEROID range from Parrot – a leading manufacturer of in-car hands-free and infotainment, presents an ideal solution to meet the needs and requirements … Read More »
Cenex puts a cost on carrying
It’s well known that carrying unnecessary weight in a vehicle increases its fuel consumption, but by how much has been debated for some time. At Cenex, … Read More »
Fleet Geek – the latest techy developments
ThumbsUp Dual Power Bank With two USB ports and enough capacity to fully charge a smartphone three times, as well as keeping an iPad charged on … Read More »
Scottish fleets urged to address safety through Fleet Safety Forum training course
The event takes place on 22nd May 2013 in Edinburgh and forms part of the work by the Fleet Safety Forum, a not-for-profit-initiative by Brake, and … Read More »
Relationship management
The working relationship between dealers and manufacturers can run the gamut from good and bad through to downright ugly. While both sides know the way to … Read More »
Shortage of 2-4 year old cars driven by pre-registrations & increased daily rental sales
In the latest monthly bulletin from MyCarCheck.com/Trade, which is the trade valuations arm of CDL Vehicle Information Services, Gavin Amos, head of valuation services, said: ‘Although … Read More »
Youth policy
Aged 17, I thought I knew everything. When I was 18, I knew I knew everything. The trouble with experience is that you don’t know you … Read More »
Hitachi Capital says Lombard fleet acquisition forms part of growth plans
The vehicles are predominantly cars and LCVs run by smaller fleets and SMEs and have been acquired for an undisclosed sum. Commenting on the news, Hitachi … Read More »
TfL introduces tough new rules for congestion charge exemption
The move sees the introduction of the new Ultra Low Emission Discount (ULED) scheme to replace the previous Greener Vehicle Discount (GVD) and the Electric Vehicle … Read More »
Fleet Driver of the Year 2013 crowned at Fleet World Fleet Show
Second place went to Martin Candish from the Freight Transport Association, and David Mills from Amec secured third place. The Fleet Driver of the Year is … Read More »
Mazda upgrades Motability offers including nil advance payment
Models from the Mazda2 and Mazda3, Mazda5 and MX-5 sportscar ranges are all available through the brand's Motability programme, with two Mazda3 Tamura models (1.6 petrol … Read More »
BCA acquires nkl automotive
The company, which was established in 2002 by Nick and Joy Laister, will become part of BCA Logistics, with both founders joining BCA Logistics, along with … Read More »
Fleet World Fleet Show: Toyota Auris Touring Sports & RAV4 to make UK show debuts
The vehicles form part of a 200-model line-up from 21 manufacturers that will provide fleet decision-makers with an excellent opportunity to properly assess their capabilities for … Read More »
Addison Lee sold to Carlyle Group
Founded in 1975 with one car, Addison Lee has grown to a fleet of over 4,500 vehicles. Today, the private hire giant works across London carrying … Read More »
Fleet World Show: Jaguar F-Type to make headline appearance
Launched at last year's Paris Auto Show, the all-aluminium two-seater rear-wheel drive convertible goes on sale later this spring in three models – F-TYPE, F-TYPE S … Read More »
Fleet World Fleet Show: Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions explores electric
The company will be one of a large number of fleet suppliers present at the indoor exhibition area in the Silverstone Wing at the Fleet Show … Read More »
Petrol & diesel to remain dominant until at least 2030, says new report
That’s the finding of a new report, which says that it will be improvements to internal combustion engines that will help average new car emissions meet … Read More »
Fewer than 30% of fleet operators have speeding policy, finds new research
The vehicle tracking website’s survey of 100 fleet operators found that 20% of respondents had no speeding policy and half were “not sure”. The results follow … Read More »
Europcar launches new websites for UK & Europe
The company says the branding conveys its total commitment to the customer and to shaping a better future for customers’ mobility. It adds that the newly … Read More »
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What I’ve learnt
Comment – What I’ve learnt On running a trade association I had worked for a BVRLA member for many years and thought I had a good … Read More »