Mercedes-Benz Citan
Yes, it’s based on Renault’s Kangoo line-up, but Mercedes has put quite a bit of work into making Citan look and feel different to its French … Read More »
First Drive: Mercedes-Benz Citan
Yes, it’s based on Renault’s Kangoo line-up, but Mercedes has put quite a bit of work into making Citan look and feel different to its French … Read More »
ACFO partners Greenfleet for event collaboration in 2013
Taking place on Thursday, May 16, 2013 at Rockingham Motor Speedway, Corby, Northamptonshire, the premier event in the ACFO calendar will be held alongside the eighth … Read More »
Europcar add vans to five major UK airport fleets
‘In the last year we have seen significant growth in van rental by logistics companies,’ explained Ken McCall, managing director, Europcar UK Group. ‘We believe this … Read More »
Sofico sees mobility challenges for major leasing companies
Sofico analysis and tracking of market trends shows that corporate mobility requirements are changing for a variety of reasons. Increased regulation and higher taxation, plus the … Read More »
Free wiper blades for fleets
It also urges fleet managers to consider wiper maintenance to ensure driver safety, especially during the winter months, which bring more hours of darkness and poorer … Read More »
Energy Saving Trust urges motorists to save money through smarter driving
Drivers could save an average of £270 each, or 20p of every litre spent on petrol and diesel, by simply following a range of simple smarter … Read More »
Residual Value boost for all-new Ford Transit Custom
Residual value (RV) analysts CAP evaluated the Ford Transit Custom, which is available from dealerships this autumn, and calculated its theoretical resale value in three years’ … Read More »
Lex Autolease partners with POD Point to boost customer offering
Providing a cost effective, convenient and safe method of EV charging, the new charging package costs just £500, including VAT, for a standard installation of a … Read More »
Fleet Alliance delighted to have been finalist in Glasgow Business Awards
Managing director, Martin Brown, said after the event which was held at Glasgow’s Thistle hotel: ‘It was a great result to have made the final four … Read More »
CAP's "ground-breaking" real-time guides go live
Black Book Live – CAP’s departure from traditional monthly trade price guides – publishes price changes as soon as they are identified. Data from recent months … Read More »
Guild of Motoring Writers Members triumph in MPG Marathon
Last week’s event, in which 27 cars and vans took part, offered prizes in six categories – and Guild members scooped four. These comprised best MPG … Read More »
Ford Fiesta goes over a “ton” in epic MPG Marathon
Competing in the 2012 ALD Automotive / Shell FuelSave MPG Marathon, the Ford Fiesta ECOnetic 1.6 TDCi clocked up an amazing 108.78mpg over a 370-mile route … Read More »
Vauxhall boosted by successful Scottish September
The Luton-based manufacturer has sold over 12,000 cars so far this year north of the border and well over 2,000 last month alone, making Vauxhall comfortably … Read More »
SEAT record best-ever monthly sales figures in September
The magnificent result comes hot on the heels of SEAT unveiling two brand new models at the 2012 Paris Motor Show: the all-new Leon five-door, due … Read More »
Press and public given chance to drive ix35 as Hyundai hit UK's roads
The Tour’s visit to Cardiff on Wednesday (3 October) proved highly popular, and even larger numbers of drivers, passengers and onlookers are expected in London on … Read More »
Vauxhall commercial vehicles a hit with small businesses in September
The Luton-based manufacturer has sold over 9,000 vans to retail customers this year and over 2,000 last month, making Vauxhall number one in September and year-to-date. … Read More »
Prices announced for new Volkswagen Golf
From launch, the Golf will be available in the UK in three trim levels: S, SE and GT (the GTI and BlueMotion models will join the … Read More »
Record breaking auction for Citroën
In the biggest sale ever staged by Citroën and BCA, the manufacturer offered and sold 454 cars and commercial vehicles for a 100% sell out success. … Read More »
Government think-tank proposes company car BiK shake-up
According to the Centre Forum a think tank appointed by the Government to look into a reform of the VED system, a ‘pivot point’ would exist, … Read More »
Northgate Vehicle Hire rewards staff with new share scheme
The new initiative, which was promoted to colleagues through the use of an internal campaign, has proved very popular, with over 90% of staff signing up … Read More »
New recruits boost Van Monster's Leicester site
Tyrone Aaron has been appointed sales manager at the Aylestone Road depot. Having previously worked as sales executive at Van Monster’s Leicester-based site for just over … Read More »
Clarification: Hertz buys Thrifty
A spokesperson said: 'Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group (DTAG) has agreed to recommend a bid from Hertz to purchase the shares of DTAG. Whilst the success of … Read More »
RoSPA partners with Royal Mail to reward safer company vehicle drivers
In joining the scheme, Royal Mail has made a commitment to managing and reducing the risks faced by their fleet drivers while out on the road for work … Read More »
TomTom enters into partnership with Fiat's Abarth brand as in-dash telematics provider
Through this partnership, drivers of the Abarth 500 and Abarth Punto can enjoy connected navigation through a Blue&Me TomTom LIVE device, which offers a stress-free navigation … Read More »
TÜV SÜD Auto Service GmbH acquires Fleet Logistics
Fleet Logistics will now work in partnership with FleetCompany, the TÜV SÜD subsidiary operating in Germany, to support over 100,000 vehicles throughout Europe and thus become … Read More »
Police chiefs gather in Edinburgh to combat fatality figures on Europe's roads
Speaking ahead of the TISPOL (European Traffic Police) annual conference, which takes place today (Tuesday 2 October) and tomorrow (Wednesday 3 October) in Edinburgh, TISPOL president, … Read More »
Jaguar reveals highly-anticipated F-Type in Paris
The two-seater, convertible sports car represents a return to the company’s heartland, focusing on performance, agility and driver involvement. The F-TYPE is a continuation of a … Read More »
TomTom take to stage in Paris to demonstrate product breakthrough
Ralf-Peter Schäfer, head of TomTom Traffic Product Unit, said: ‘We are very pleased to accelerate the availability of TomTom HD Traffic using common standards such as … Read More »
Energy Saving Trust urges fleets to consider fuel cards in bid to reduce overall spend
A guide produced by the Trust outlines how costs, fuel consumption, administration time and security risks can all be reduced if businesses embrace the cashless payment method. Fuel cards work … Read More »