Natalie Middleton
Kia fleet sales rise 32% in flat market
Last year saw the brand record a total of 66,629 registrations, of which over 35,000 units went to fleet – a 32% increase on the previous … Read More »
DS line plays part in Citroen’s strong fleet sales for 2012
Full-year figures released by the SMMT show that Citroen’s fleet car sales were up by just over 10% in a sector where overall fleet volumes declined … Read More »
Salary sacrifice uptake to rise in 2013 while average fleet emissions fall, predicts Zenith
The company says it saw a 70% rise in salary sacrifice scheme implementation in 2012 due to a combination of both new customer wins and increased … Read More »
Hyundai shows HCD-14 teaser prior to Detroit unveil
Although the carmaker has provided little details, the concept will provide a preview of its forthcoming premium vehicle design, which will include advanced 3-D gesture-based technology … Read More »
Morgan Sindall Group signs up for complete fleet solution from Northgate
The deal, which will help reduce the outlay of capital on the group’s 1,000+ fleet of commercial vehicles, includes over 550 rental vehicles in addition to … Read More »
Dawson & Sanderson signs up to short-term hire deal with CVR
Based in Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, the Corporate Travel Services division provides comprehensive business travel management packages, including transport, accommodation, foreign currency, visa applications and … Read More »
Commercial vehicle market down 5.9% for 2012
Figures for December show that the month was particularly challenging for the overall market, with a 15.8% decline to 19,384 units. Truck registrations were up 6.4% … Read More »
VIP co-founder Martin Keighley departs CDL
VIP was established in 2004 and quickly established itself as a leading consumer used valuation provider. The business was acquired by CDL in 2009. Keighley has … Read More »
Former Glass’s editor joins CAP as operations director
Rushmore has 26 years’ experience with Glass’s Information Services, the last 12 years spent in the position of managing editor, and his appointment is the latest … Read More »
Fujitsu renews 2,000-strong fleet agreement with Lex
The IT systems, services and products provider’s fleet of both job need and perk vehicles are fully managed and provided on a contract-hire and accident management … Read More »
Key changes for vehicle hire sector in 2013, says trg
Managing director Nigel Schroder says that areas of change will include increasing rates, commenting: ‘Traditionally, many vehicle hire companies have made good money disposing of their … Read More »
Fleet car sales hold steady in 2012 while consumer demand soars
The new car registrations figures released by the SMMT show a 5.3% rise in 2012 to a total of 2.04 million units – the highest growth … Read More »
Nissan replaces Qashqai n-tec+ with better-spec 360 trim
Dubbed 360, the spec level sits between the Acenta and Tekna trims and is set to become the best-selling trim for the model, in line with … Read More »
London estate agency switches entire sales fleet to Fiat 500
Orchards of London, which has offices in Ealing and Chiswick, West London, has taken delivery this week of 15 new Fiat 500s, each equipped with the … Read More »
Autorola launches new online remarketing service
The new service takes unsold vehicles and enters them immediately with photos and a detailed description onto Autorola’s online selling platform used by just over 2,000 … Read More »
Fleet drivers taking more deadly risks than other motorists
The research has been released by Brake and Direct Line today and shows that people driving for business purposes are more likely than the general driving … Read More »
Arval boosts employee tyre pressure awareness with Michelin events
The figures from Michelin’s latest Fill Up With Air roadshow at Arval show that more than two-thirds of the tyres tested on 151 employee vehicles were … Read More »
Avis Budget acquires Zipcar for $500m
Ronald L Nelson, Avis Budget Group chairman and chief executive officer, said: ‘By combining with Zipcar, we will significantly increase our growth potential, both in the … Read More »
AA warns about morning after effects of drink-driving
Morning-after drivers are a particular focus for the police this year under its Christmas drive-drive campaign. A total of 280 people lost their lives in the UK … Read More »
Accident clear-up initiative saving millions per year, reports DfT
The “CLEAR” (Collision, Lead, Evaluate, Act and Reopen) initiative was launched by the Department for Transport last year to reopen motorways and roads quickly following major … Read More »
PSA Peugeot Citroen and GM reveal details of alliance
The tie-up will cover three common vehicle platform development projects, firstly for a C-MPV for Opel/Vauxhall and a C-CUV for the Peugeot brand, then for a joint B-segment … Read More »
Hyundai gives heads-up to new smartphone Connectivity Concept
Shown at the carmaker’s European headquarters in Frankfurt, Germany on the new i30, the technology offers car entry and locking via user’s smartphone and wirelessly mirrors … Read More »
MG targets fleets with new diesel versions of MG6
The carmaker says it expects to sell 65% of the new MG6 DTi-TECH diesels in the fleet and business sector of the market, adding that it … Read More »
Government report shows big decline in UK forecourts and fuel reserves
The Deloitte Report “Study of the UK petroleum retail market” released by DECC today, shows a continued trend of closures seen in the past 40 years … Read More »
Brake to host safety seminar for fleets on in-vehicle technology
The half-day seminar, sponsored by GreenRoad, will offer fleet professionals the opportunity to hear from academic experts and experienced practitioners on the options available, features to … Read More »
ALD's Keith Allen becomes MD at ARI Fleet UK
With 13 years at ALD under his belt, Allen said that his time at the company had been rewarding both professionally and personally but added that … Read More »
EV trial shows future viability, says Zenith
The trial is being held to assess the real-world viability of electric vehicles, in particular for fleets, and has seen employees from the leasing and fleet … Read More »
Nissan to shift new C-hatch production, following Infiniti announcement
Infiniti was due to build its new model in Austria through Magna-Steyr, but production is being moved to Sunderland to the quality of the workmanship, according … Read More »
Potholes to present major problem again this winter, says AA
An on-the-ground survey by AA Streetwatchers has found that the number of potholes in road has improved over the last year but local roads are still … Read More »
Councils get £215 million road repair funds
The funds form part of the £333 million fund announced in the Chancellor's Autumn Statement, which is to be used for essential maintenance and is in addition … Read More »
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