Fleet training offers chance to learn something new at Silverstone Fleet Show
The workshop-style sessions are being presented by current fleet managers who have extensive fleet management experience plus expertise in a number of areas including procurement, HR, … Read More »
Dashcam footage shows head-on collision
The doctor had to be airlifted to hospital after being seen to drive straight into the path of a car driven by retired engineer Colin Kay, who captured … Read More »
Fleet operating costs to come under focus in first ACFO seminar of 2015
Entitled “Effective Vehicle Choice and Fuel and Mileage Management”, the Spring National Seminar will focus on a wide range of issues including: Fleet funding options, calculating … Read More »
Admin Business Solutions to launch new products at Silverstone Fleet Show
In line with the new real time checking solution offered by DVLA, Admin Business Solutions has upgraded its Driver Licence Checking software to incorporate this, enabling … Read More »
Honda invests £200m in Swindon plant for global production of Civic
The funds will be used for new, advanced production technologies and processes and will see the new Civic be produced for the European market as well … Read More »
Entries open for 2015 Fleet World Honours
Presented on Tuesday 19th May 2015 at The Royal Automobile Club, Pall Mall, the Fleet World Honours will recognise innovation, quality and sustainability and the judges … Read More »
BCA to be acquired by Haversham Holdings for £1.2bn
Haversham Holdings, a listed vehicle which has backing from a funding group comprising including Aviva Investors, Artemis, Invesco and Schroders, will acquire the company from BCA owners, which … Read More »
LeasePlan’s Matt Cranny moves to ARI
Cranny will leave his role as operations director at LeasePlan at the end of May to take on the same title role at ARI, where he … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show attracts record numbers of fleet service companies
The Show, which is being sponsored by Barclaycard Fuel+ in association with TMC, has already chalked up record numbers of visitors pre-registering to attend the event, … Read More »
Mercedes-Benz reveals 2015 GLE ahead of New York Auto Show debut
Styling updates see latest Mercedes features such as new LED highlights but keep the hallmark C-pillar at the rear. Across the available engine range, fuel consumption … Read More »
AA plans for £200m share sale
In a statement, the company said the share placing would be used to redeem PIK notes issued before its IPO last June, which was led a … Read More »
New Ford S-MAX available to order with host of new technologies & engines
The new model also marks the introduction of new 1.5-litre EcoBoost petrol and 207bhp bi-turbo 2.0-litre TDCi engines, with CO2 emissions reduced by up to 7%. … Read More »
Budget 2015: ACFO lambasts BiK rate rises
In the Budget statement, Mr Osborne said: “To encourage a new generation of low emission vehicles we will increase their company car tax more slowly than … Read More »
Budget 2015: Severn tolls to be reduced, not abolished
In the statement, Chancellor George Osborne announced that VAT will be abolished on the tolls after 2018, bringing the car toll down to £5.40 from £6.50 … Read More »
Budget 2015: Summary at a glance
Company car tax In his final Budget in this Parliament, the Chancellor has announced that company car Benefit in Kind rates will see a increase for … Read More »
Chrysler brand to exit UK from 2017
The story has been reported by both Autocar and Auto Express, who spoke to deputy UK managing director Karl Howkins. Speaking to Auto Express, Howkins said: … Read More »
City investors in "advanced discussions" in £1.2bn deal for BCA
According to various publications, the £1.2bn takeover would see the vehicle auction giant being bought by a listed vehicle called Haversham Holdings, which has backing from … Read More »
Enterprise opens at Edinburgh Waverley
Five new jobs will be created at the purpose-built branch, three of which will be for graduates who will join Enterprise’s nationwide Management Trainee Programme. Enterprise … Read More »
Viridor signs new three-year sole supply deal with Lex Autolease
The deal covers a total fleet of 350 vehicles comprising 290 cars and 60 commercial vehicles and follows a competitive tendering process, with Lex Autolease having … Read More »
“Time for Government to rectify historic LPG investment withdrawal gaffe” says Autogas
The calls are being made after a House of Commons Transport Select Committee report criticised the way the Government withdrew grants supporting the purchase of LPG … Read More »
DfT urged to ban drivers from using smart watches
The move follows this week’s launch of the Apple Watch with Croydon-based SmartWitness, which manufactures in-car CCTV and safety cameras, saying it is concerned that driver … Read More »
10 things fleets need to know about the abolition of the paper counterpart
1. All fleet managers, particularly those with large fleets, should start planning now for any potential impact the counterpart abolition will have on the way they … Read More »
Winners of BVRLA Industry Achievement Awards named
This year’s awards were sponsored by automotive management consultancy Landar and recognise the outstanding performers who participated in BVRLA training or assessments during 2014. Dominic Wilson … Read More »
Fleets given ‘stop the crash’ demonstrations at Silverstone Fleet Show
The ‘Stop the Crash’ driver experience is being demonstrated at this year’s event on Tuesday 12th May, by the insurance industry-backed Thatcham Research Centre, alongside Bosch … Read More »
Ford reveals Edge & 2015 EcoSport at Geneva
Jim Farley, Ford Motor Company executive vice president and president Europe, Middle East and Africa, said the carmaker is investing heavily in areas that will drive … Read More »
Hyundai reveals new Tucson at Geneva
The new model, which replaces the ix35, builds on the brand’s success of one million SUV sales in Europe and is said to mark a significant … Read More »
Renault announces details of new 99g/km Kadjar
On sale in the UK in the autumn, the all-new Kadjar has been designed to combine SUV, estate and saloon attributes to bring compact dimensions with … Read More »
Suzuki plans for increased fleets sales with new Vitara
On sale from next month, the five-door Vitara crossover is priced from £13,999 and brings a dynamic new look along with a range of personalisations options. … Read More »
Thrifty Car and Van Rental renews National Windscreens deal
Alison Chadwick, director of fleet operations at Thrifty, said: ‘Thrifty operates a fleet of over 20,000 rental vehicles out of almost 100 locations across the length … Read More »
ECI Partners becomes new major shareholder in Tusker
Private equity group ECI Partners has invested in the business and specialises in investing in mid-market, high-growth companies. Paul McCreadie, a partner at ECI, said: ‘The … Read More »