Renault relaunches its fleet offering
Boss Darren Payne says he has been working on the changes since taking over last year, and they reflect areas where he felt there needed to … Read More »
European automakers agree on industry standard for charging EVs
The organisation says that the creation of the industry recommendations will enable the relevant EU standardisation bodies to make rapid progress with defining a common interface … Read More »
Incentives are best route to eco-friendly driving, says Trimble MRM
Mr Yeoman says companies must step up their efforts to reduce their fleet’s carbon footprints and while there’s technology available to help monitor fuel consumption, it … Read More »
Emergency Budget 2010: Hitachi Capital adds views
'The rise in VAT will have ramifications across the fleet industry, both on leasing providers and their customers. It will impact the former as the VAT … Read More »
Spending cuts must not halt drive to reduce road deaths, says IAM
DfT figures show that the number of people killed in road accidents fell by 12% from 2,538 in 2008 to 2,222 in 2009. In accidents reported … Read More »
Vehicle usage falls by 49% during England game, says Cybit
The data from Fleetstar-Online, Cybit’s internet-based fleet tracking suite, shows that vehicle usage fell by 49% in the hour leading up to kick-off of the England … Read More »
Emergency Budget 2010 highlights benefits of leasing, says Lex
Andrew Hogsden, senior tax consultant for Lex Autolease, said: 'VAT impacts on all types of fleets, but the key benefit of contract hire, as opposed to … Read More »
IAM urgents Treasury to maintain road safety spending
Since such targets were first introduced in 1990, an estimated 31,000 lives have been saved, benefiting the UK economy by a massive £50 billion, says the … Read More »
AA DriveTech scheme to hone the business drivers of the future
Under the Young Driving Employees Scheme, AA DriveTech will arrange:• Driver and instructor pairings and lesson plan booking centrally• Theory test booking, again arranged centrally• Tuition … Read More »
VW 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger unit named International Engine of the Year
The unit, which won the overall Awards’ title for the first time last year, delivers almost 180bhp despite its small capacity, thanks to the intelligent use … Read More »
Jaguar Chauffeur Programme further improves XJ proposition
The Chauffeur Programme – which is also available with the award-winning Jaguar XF model – offers licenced operators a range of benefits, including: • A like-for-like … Read More »
VRA predictions of used car price falls ring true
In a survey held during the recent election campaign, the great majority of the 40 responding organisations, who between them handle over one million vehicles each … Read More »
CFC Solutions adds new grey fleet management tools to Fleet Plus
They allow fleet managers to monitor grey fleet vehicle insurance records, serve reminders for safety checks, and ensure that maintenance is being carried out. Neville Briggs, managing … Read More »
Emergency Budget 2010: the Mycompanyfleet view
Andrew Leech, business manager at Mycompanyfleet, the automotive and fleet division of HR solutions provider, NorthgateArinso said that businesses would now have to review their funding … Read More »
FTA publishes secure load guide for vans
According to the FTA, a clear source of guidance on the secure loading of LGVs has been sorely missing. Worryingly, the LGV overloading prohibition rate found … Read More »
Emergency Budget 2010: BVRLA comment
'Mr Osborne has approached a very difficult task in a positive way and delivered a budget that will start to reduce the deficit with the urgency … Read More »
Emergency Budget 2010: ACFO predicts sharp rise in funding reviews
Chairman Julie Jenner commented: 'The increase in the rate of VAT from 17.5% to 20% from January 4, 2011 will clearly increase the cost of new … Read More »
Emergency Budget 2010: the lowdown for fleets
The main changes in the Budget that will affect fleets are as follows: • VAT rise from 17.5% to 20% from 4 January 2011. The SMMT … Read More »
Fleet Alliance adds salary sacrifice to product portfolio
The new, fully automated and online, web-delivered scheme has been developed to provide a wider car choice for employees as part of their benefits package and … Read More »
ETSC urges EU to adopt new road safety targets and measures for 2020
According to the ETSC, 2009 saw a record breaking improvement in road safety, with deaths cut by 11% compared to 2008. Slovakia (36%), Lithuania (26%), Denmark … Read More »
Pentland chooses Alphabet to manage switch from ECO
Alphabet won a six-way tender put out by Pentland to find a supplier capable of moving its car scheme from employee car ownership to company cars, … Read More »
TomTom WORK to once more sponsor 2010 MPG Marathon
The event, which is being held 16-17 September, will again be sponsored by TomTom WORK, the division of TomTom dedicated to commercial vehicle fleets. The firm … Read More »
North East local authorities put i-MiEV to the test
Under the Low Carbon Vehicle Procurement Programme run by Cenex, two cars will become part of the fleet at Gateshead Council, two at Newcastle City Council, … Read More »
Citroen completes nationwide Business Centre network
The new Business Centre network was established last year as part of a pan-European programme and, says Citroen, underlines its commitment to enhance the support provided … Read More »
NCSFA to hold annual conference alongside NAFA's 2011 I&E
The organisation was forced to cancel its 2010 conference due to the downturn in the nation’s economy and the related travel restrictions placed on state government … Read More »
Fleets participate in three-year Prius Plug-in trial
Transport for London, the Government Car and Despatch Agency, the Metropolitan Police Service, News International and Sky are taking part in a three-year lease demonstration programme … Read More »
Arla Foods outsources fleet to Zenith Provecta
The company, which is one of the UK’s leading dairy companies with brands such as Anchor, Lurpak and Cravendale, has selected Zenith Provecta to provide sole-supply … Read More »
Total helps fleets go green with AdBlue
The AdBlue pump dispensers have been introduced to help reduce costs for fleets and offer a convenient alternative, and are available on the following five Total … Read More »
In-vehicle recording system launched for fleet operators
The Plug ‘N’ Go Drive has been developed by mobile communications specialist Pama & Co as part of its Plug ‘N’ Go range, and has been … Read More »
Road Safety Minister branded 'dismissive' over speed cameras
In the debate, Mike Penning, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, was questioned on the Government’s recent announcement that it would stop investment into new … Read More »
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