Steve Moody
First Drive: Volvo V40 Cross Country
Sector: Lower-medium Price (March 2013): £22,595-£33,875 Fuel: 34.0-74.3mpg CO2: 99-194g/km It does make you wonder what the world is coming to, when Volvo launches a car … Read More »
First Drive: Mercedes-Benz E-Class
SECTOR: Large executive PRICE (March 2013): £32,400–£75,510 FUEL: 68.9–28.8mpg CO2: 109–234g/km When Mercedes-Benz launched the E-Class on which this updated version was based, they made quite a … Read More »
Taking your drivers out of the fuel equation
The problem with drivers is that they are human. No matter what you do, some of them will drive too fast, or badly, and cost your … Read More »
Running rings
I can’t say that James Douglas reminds me of Brian Clough in any way, but the new head of fleet at Audi thought of the artful … Read More »
LeasePlan looks to expand Network SME brand with new Sunrise software
Based on the online shopping experience, the bespoke software helps users select their ideal leased vehicle online through a simple step-by-step process. Users can type in … Read More »
First Drive: Dacia Sandero
Sector: Supermini Price: £5,995–£9,795 (Jan 2013) Fuel: 47.9–74.2mpg CO2: 99–137g/km Dacia doesn’t really think the Sandero, a supermini it claims is the UK’s cheapest car, will be … Read More »
First Drive: SEAT Leon
SECTOR Family hatchback PRICE £15,670 – £22,375 FUEL 47.1 – 74.3mpg CO2 99 – 139g/km The SEAT Leon has perhaps had the unfortunate honour of being … Read More »
Police to target ‘morning after’ business drivers in December
ACPO roads policing lead, Deputy Chief Constable Suzette Davenport, said: ‘It is an absolute scourge on our society and shameful that in 2012 some drivers fail … Read More »
Honda planning fleet offensive with new Civic diesel
New manager, corporate operations Lee Wheeler, who has come back to the fleet department after a couple of years elsewhere within the firm, says the long-awaited … Read More »
Vauxhall updates online fleet calculators
The firm claims the tool is the most advanced and accurate available to business car users, with an updated Whole Life Cost Calculator also released for … Read More »
Most fleets will run electric cars in five years, says Zenith
The leasing and fleet management firm has been trialling electric cars from its Leeds headquarters and Buchan says they have been impressed with the results – … Read More »
EST Fleet Hero winners revealed
The winners were announced at a special ceremony at the Institute of Directors (IoD) in London attended by Norman Baker MP as well as other notable … Read More »
Massive Ford deal in bid to kick-start EV market
As part of the deal for the Ford C-Max Energi vehicles in the USA, Ford said it would jointly market GE's alternative fuel infrastructure technology, including … Read More »
Birthday wishes
Pendragon Contracts is celebrating its 30th birthday this year, having battled through the credit crunch, realigned its business and is now looking to grow its fleet … Read More »
First Drive: Renault Clio
SECTOR Supermini PRICE £10,595 – £16,095 FUEL 88.3 – 51.4mpg CO2 83 – 127g/km Renault is claiming that the fourth generation Clio sets new standards in … Read More »
New Mazda6 gets strong fleet RV prediction from CAP
The firm said that the new Mazda performs well against its key fleet competitors thanks largely to its Skyactiv Technology-led low emissions. On UK sale in … Read More »
Landmark grey fleet tax ruling: what it means for you
According to John Messore of Innovation Professional Services, who was in court to hear all the arguments first hand: The Court of Appeal delivered its judgment … Read More »
New diesel Civic aims for fleets
The new engine makes its debut in the British-built Civic which and be arriving in dealerships from early next year, priced from £19,400 and will also … Read More »
Major change announced at the top of ALD Automotive
Allen officially leaves the business on December 31 2012 and will spend the next eight weeks assisting the incumbent management team with the smooth transfer of … Read More »
Eco-tyres are most effective way to save fuel, says new report
SMMT figures have showed a 35% rise in low-carbon vehicle sales this year, but report published by the Technical University of Munich and synthetic rubber manufacturer … Read More »
BMW and Ford in double success at 2012 ACFO Awards
In the process the German marque became just the fourth manufacturer in the 29-year history of the ACFO Awards to capture the honour, which has previously … Read More »
Funding drought over as banks increase lending to leasing businesses
According to Syscap, a leading independent finance provider, outstanding bank loans to leasing companies stood at £27.2 billion in August 2012, up from a 20-year low … Read More »
Report finds company cars remain vital to business travel
A new question added to the survey, posed to some 250 fleet decision makers, was “Please rank the following in order of importance for your fleet … Read More »
Lex Autolease 1,000 vehicle megasale tops £7 million
Lex Autolease’s mega sale concept is now in its second year and is the largest one day car and van auction to take place in Europe … Read More »
Ford in massive European restructuring
The firms has said its European operations could suffer losses of $1bn (£630m) this year and as a result will close its production plant in Genk, … Read More »
First Drive: Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake
SECTOR Luxury estate PRICE 49,360 – £83,000 FUEL 28 – 53.3mpg CO2 139 – 235 g/km The CLS is a car that has succeeded despite its … Read More »
Police report advises closer scrutiny on business drivers
The report, funded by the Metropolitan Police Service and the Association of Chief Police Officers has called for the introduction of a national standard for the … Read More »
First Drive: SEAT Toledo
SECTOR Compact hatch PRICE £12,500 – £17,840 FUEL 46.3 – 83.1mpg CO2 104 – 137g/km Last month Rapid, this month Toledo. SEAT’s version of the voluminous … Read More »
Peugeot fleet sales take up retail slack
The carmaker will report a 10% increase in car sales to fleets this year, he said, but supported by a 14% growth in the volume sold … Read More »
Range Rover Evoque joins the rental market
The firm reckons that adding it to the Prestige fleet makes it accessible to businesses that may need four-wheel drive or want to create a more … Read More »