Mitsubishi and Dundee City Council named LowCVP Low Carbon Champions
The winners were revealed at a gala dinner held in association with Cenex in Milton Keynes last night (9 September). Mitsubishi took the award in the … Read More »
Latest recruits at First Vehicle Leasing bring wealth of experience from across the pond
Allyson Weir and Bill Yardley from Vancouver bring with them a wealth of motor trade experience across the Atlantic. Weir has some 25 years’ senior management … Read More »
Fleet values boosted by younger and lower mileage stock, reports Manheim
The firm said the rise was likely helped by the average age of stock being 47 months – two months younger than July 2015 and a … Read More »
Government considers reforms to motoring services agencies
As reported by The Independent on Sunday, the Department for Transport is putting together a document that will address driverless cars and also implement major changes … Read More »
Enterprise Rent-A-Car launches new mobile app
Available for download on mobiles with either iOS or Android operating systems, the free app enables users to book, access and manage their reservations. Business customers … Read More »
New research looks to dismiss stereotypes on drivers’ choice of cars
The visual uses information gathered from YouGov Profiler, Google Trends and search volume on the Motorparks website and looks at subjects including what is the most … Read More »
New 65-plate success marred by pre-registrations, says Glass's
Rupert Pontin, head of valuations, said: "The new car market is 6.5% up on the year and this is clearly good news. However, there are some … Read More »
Leasing broker sector sees 10% growth for H1
The organisation’s poll of key funders found that combined broker volumes for car and van leasing grew to 179,935 units in the first six months of … Read More »
One in four drivers support introduction of driverless vehicles
The research forms the first findings from the company’s Annual Report on Company Motoring, which surveyed over 1,000 employees with either a company or privately owned … Read More »
Mercedes publishes first image of new S-Class Cabriolet ahead of Frankfurt debut
The folding-roof four-seater model goes on sale next year and is said to follow in the tradition of the open-top S-Class (model series 111 and 112) … Read More »
RAC’s ‘Patrol of the Year’ enters 2015 MPG Marathon
The 37-year-old from Manchester, runner-up in last year’s RAC Patrol Ambassador of the Year competition, fought off nearly 1,500 colleagues from all over the UK to … Read More »
Mercedes-Benz unveils C-Class Coupe
Set to make its debut at next month’s Frankfurt Motor Show, the Coupé joins the saloon and estate models launched last year, with a Cabriolet version … Read More »
One in four employers have concerns over drivers’ eyesight
So says Specsavers Corporate Eyecare as its new research reveals that a quarter (25%) of employers have concerns that some of their drivers may not have … Read More »
Jeep Cherokee gains new diesel engine
The new MultiJet engine replaces the outgoing 167bhp 2.0-litre unit and is offered with 182bhp and 197bhp outputs, both with 4325lb.ft of peak torque. The Euro … Read More »
Aberdeen Council deploys Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV for wardens
The vehicle has been loaned by Station Garage in Mugiemoss Road, Bucksburn, Aberdeen, with Aberdeen City Council Communities, Housing and Infrastructure Vice-Convener Jean Morrison welcoming the … Read More »
Fleet Alliance shortlisted for National Business Awards
The company said it is especially pleased to be shortlisted in the Customer Focus Award category as it regards customer service as its number one priority. … Read More »
Lex reports fleet growth for first half of 2015
The fleet management giant achieved fleet growth of 6500 vehicles, (2% in its fleet size) to over 300,000 vehicles during the first half of 2015. This … Read More »
Nottingham City Car Club programme expands and goes electric
City Car Club has operated car sharing on behalf of Nottingham City Council since May 2014. In November 2014 the Council was awarded £37.5k by the … Read More »
Majority of plug-in vehicle charges undertaken at home
The research, which reinforces the everyday usability of such vehicles, shows that although roadside charging facilities remain important for most plug-in vehicle drivers, they are not … Read More »
Supermarkets slash diesel prices again
Tesco and Morrisons announced yesterday (27 July) that they would cut the price of diesel by up to 2ppl across their networks, with Sainsbury's set to … Read More »
Falling national car crime figures are ‘misguided’, says TRACKER
According to the latest ONS data, the number of vehicles stolen has fallen by 70% in the last 10 years across England and Wales, with vehicle … Read More »
Government pledges £20m fund for driverless cars R&D
The measures – announced by Business Secretary Sajid Javid and Transport Minister Andrew Jones – are intended to put the UK at the forefront of the … Read More »
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions secures three lots on new CCS buying agreement
The new three-year agreement is expected to wide-ranging benefits to public sector fleets, including cost savings, and includes the lease of cars, vans, alternatively-fuelled vehicles and … Read More »
AMT Group appoints new central reservations manager for rentals
Thornton was previously with the Morrisons supermarket chain and has experience managing Customer Services and IT Service Desks. In her new role, she will develop all … Read More »
DVLA extends licence check code validity
The View Driving Licence service went live in May prior to the abolition of the paper licence counterpart on 8 June but the online system struck … Read More »
RAC urges big fuel retailers to make further cuts to price of diesel
RAC Fuel Watch data shows the wholesale price of diesel has now fallen 6p a litre lower than petrol, meaning there is scope for at least another … Read More »
Budget 2015: Tusker comments on salary sacrifice focus
In the Budget document, the Treasury said: "Salary sacrifice arrangements can allow some employees and employers to reduce the income tax and National Insurance that they … Read More »
Supermarket diesel price war could be on cards, says RAC
Both supermarket giants have cut their prices by 2ppl as of today (9 July), with Avishai Moor, Sainsbury’s head of fuel, saying “This is another great … Read More »
Honda builds on 2014 MPG Marathon win with new Guinness World Records title for fuel efficiency
Honda builds on 2014 MPG Marathon win with new Guinness World Records title for fuel efficiency After scooping the 2014 MPG Marathon award for best outright … Read More »
Honda confirms pricing, engine and specs for new HR-V crossover
Prices will start from £17,995 OTR for the entry-level S grade petrol model, rising to £24,945 for the flagship EX diesel. Key features of the new … Read More »
