Industry begins roll-out of tyre labelling initiative
Tyre companies have begun the process of labelling each of the 35m tyres sold each year in the UK. The labels will explain the fuel efficiency, … Read More »
Kia boosted by senior European appointment
Philpott was managing director at Kia Motors (UK) Limited from 2007 until he moved to Frankfurt in 2009 and returns to the Weybridge base to head … Read More »
Toyota and BMW chiefs meet for plans to further collaboration
The two companies signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) aimed at a long-term strategic collaboration in four fields: joint development of a fuel cell system, joint … Read More »
Industry urges Government to act as road-related fatalities climb in 2011
The amount of deaths and serious injuries occurred at the hands of motorists also reached a staggering 25,023, also up by 2% on the previous year. … Read More »
Wady leaves Citroen as Hamill takes up fleet role
Reporting to managing director, Linda Jackson, Martin will be responsible for Citroën UK’s National Fleet business. The re-marketing of used Citroen vehicles will also fall within … Read More »
Jaguar reveals pricing and engine specifications of XF Sportbrake
Powered by a range of powerful, yet efficient, diesel engines in 2.2- and 3.0-litre capacities, the XF Sportbrake marks the debut of new derivatives based on … Read More »
TR Fleet announces key appointment
The Coventry based, privately-owned company has appointed Linda Wardell as Service Support manager to further develop its DriveSecure comprehensive risk management programme. Linda joins TR Fleet … Read More »
Masternaut announces Martin Hiscox appointment
He previously served on the Masternaut board for two years, working closely with the senior management team. In his new role, Martin will be responsible for … Read More »
Mazda expect strong presence in fleet market for all-new CX-5
Fleet managers and representatives of contract hire and leasing companies gave the Mazda CX-5, which marks the debut of Mazda’s unique SKYACTIV fuel-sipping technology, the thumbs-up … Read More »
WEBFLEET helps company to slash administration time by 100%
The Surrey-based firm, which operates five service delivery centres throughout the UK, successfully saved 12 hours of admin per month after introducing TomTom’s fleet management solution … Read More »
BCA: Cost still a major worry for motorists despite duty axe
The BCA data, based on research conducted at the end of May and early June, also reveals that motorists have been changing their driving behaviour to … Read More »
Vehicle uptake slower than expected going into the summer
Euro 2012 and the upcoming Olympic Games have certainly created an additional distraction to the car buyer. Usually sales rates and values would have fallen off … Read More »
Northgate Vehicle Hire performs strongly with rise in annual profits
The results reflect a series of changes across the business, including higher hire rates, a rise in used vehicle sales and a refining of the company’s … Read More »
Climatecars connects with Siemens
The Siemens CP500A fast charging point, which provides fast charging facilities for two electric vehicles at the same time, has been installed to charge a number … Read More »
Londoners hitch free-ride in Nissan LEAF in effort to raise EV awareness
Journey requests came in for destinations all over London, from Covent Garden to Croydon, with professional taxi drivers from Battersea-based Climate Cars driving the 100% electric … Read More »
Hyundai reveal pricing and specification details for Santa FE SUV
Since its launch in the UK in 2001, the Hyundai Santa Fe has sold 37,500 units in total. Last year, was the second best year in … Read More »
PRA relieved at plans to scrap 3ppl fuel duty rise in August
Brian Madderson, PRA chairman commented: 'PRA has lobbied against the planned August increase since its announcement in Autumn 2011. PRA believe that fuel tax unfairly penalises … Read More »
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions adds Vauxhall Ampera to UK fleet
Hitachi Capital will use the vehicle as a pool car from its sites in Trowbridge, Newbury and Leicester. It will also be used for businesses to … Read More »
TRACKER welcomes David Wilson to sales director role
Bringing over 18 years’ strategic sales development experience, David aims to drive sales growth via innovation, customer excellence and sales management. This appointment confirms TRACKER’s commitment … Read More »
RoSPA Scotland launch black-box pilot to monitor young business drivers
The project, funded by the Scottish Government, aims to monitor and improve the driving behaviour and standards of young people who drive for work. It will run … Read More »
Fleets urged to carry-out online driving license checks as law changes
The Department for Transport has announced that the green paper counterpart to each credit card licence will be removed as a requirement from 2014. Neville Briggs, … Read More »
LeasePlan N.V. prepared to comply with new tyre labelling legislation
The legislation, Regulation (EC) No. 1222/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council of November 2009 on the labelling of tyres with respect to fuel … Read More »
BCA: Petrol models hold value better than diesels over 40 month cycle
Typically the average used fleet and lease diesel model sells for up to £1,500 more than the average petrol car, broadly equivalent to a 25% premium. … Read More »
Aston Barclay receives LeasePlan Award for strong Q1 performance
In winning the award, the Wiltshire auction house fended off competition from eight auction centres used by LeasePlan strategically situated across the UK to dispose of … Read More »
Volvo V40 and V60 models to make UK debut at Goodwood
Volvo will be showcasing its latest offerings to the public with the first UK viewing of its new five-door hatchback, the Volvo V40, and the world's … Read More »
Michelin Active Wheel Technology to showcase at Goodwood Festival of Speed
FoS Tech aims to showcase a ‘step into the automotive future’ with bold and exciting new concept cars and technologies from across the industry with a … Read More »
Public and Private sector businesses urged to join search for greenest fleets
The awards ceremony celebrates public and private organisations that are successfully reducing fuel bills and lowering carbon footprints through better transport policies and more efficient use … Read More »
10 years on: Has CO2 changed fleet forever?
In today’s fleet market, and to a lesser extent the overall car market, CO2 rules just about everything: the initial VED and possible first-year registration fee, … Read More »
Fleets coming under cost pressure according to new research
The annual fleet barometer, supported by vehicle leasing and fleet management company Arval, looked at the state of the market across 16 countries with more than … Read More »
The blame game
When company car driver David Jones (not his real name) was involved in an accident, he was left with a written off Volkswagen Golf and a … Read More »
