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Hyundai Ioniq to debut with hybrid, plug-in and electric powertrains
The Ioniq Hybrid and Ioniq Plug-in both feature the new Kappa 1.6-litre GDI, direct injection petrol, four-cylinder engine with 103bhp combined with a six-speed dual-clutch transmission … Read More »
Alphabet increases focus on SME market with two key appointments
Gavin Davies (pictured in the blue suit) is appointed to the newly created position as general manager for SME sales & distribution in order to lead … Read More »
Volvo V40 drops to 89g/km as part of mid-life updates
The hatchback’s biggest visual upgrade is a move to all-LED headlights across the range and a redesigned grille, both matching the XC90, S90 and V90, while … Read More »
Alphabet relaunches AlphaGuide app with enhanced features
The mobility specialist took real-life user journeys into account when defining the apps’ latest features, which include a mobility calendar with real-time traffic information offering a … Read More »
Chevin Fleet Solutions publishes ‘Fleet Data Mastermind’ guide
The guide, which forms the first in a series of white papers by the company, includes information and case studies that demonstrate how fleet management software … Read More »
Road Guardian and TRACKER launch driver claims management app for Northern Ireland
The Road Guardian app builds on the firms’ existing partnership to improve road safety, which has seen them work with insurance companies to implement accident reduction … Read More »
Peter Duffy to make cost savings and improve efficiency with new tracking solution
The company is using the web-based Ctrack Online tracking system to better monitor and control its cars, vans, HGVs and specialist vehicles in order to make … Read More »
4x4s dominate TRACKER list of most stolen and recovered vehicles
The vehicle recovery specialist reported that the Range Rover Sport knocked the BMW X5 off the number one spot which it has held for the last … Read More »
Fleetondemand to showcase new mobility tool at Silverstone Fleet Show
Fleet decision-makers attending this spring’s Silverstone Fleet Show will be able to see new technology said to offer the first mobility as a service platform dedicated … Read More »
Pendragon launches flexible rental solution
Dubbed RentalPlus, the product is aimed at fleet operators requiring a vehicle for up to 24 months, typically offering the benefits of contract hire such as … Read More »
Driving when sad or agitated increases crash risk nearly tenfold, finds new study
Carried out by the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute in the US and reported in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the study found that … Read More »
One in three interviewees say company car is best perk
The survey by leasing and finance specialists OSV also found for one in five (19%) workers, a company car was the deciding factor when taking a … Read More »
Nexus appoints new head of business sales
Beedle brings over 20 years of industry experience, beginning his career in the rental and leasing industry in 1995. He previously worked for Nexus in 2012 … Read More »
2015 marks ‘positive year for used sales’, reports NAMA
NAMA said that the wider used vehicle market benefited from increased supply courtesy of a growing volume of pre-registered vehicles, which went straight to forecourt. … Read More »
TyreSafe announces date for Tyre Safety Month Briefing
The briefing will provide an update on the latest issues affecting tyre safety awareness and attendees will be the first to see the materials and resources … Read More »
Volvo and Paragon extend partnership
The deal covers the remarketing of more than 7,000 cars a year and means that Paragon now provides Volvo an end-to-end service that spans the vehicle … Read More »
Countdown to Brake’s essential crisis response training for employers
The one-day training course, sponsored by international law firm Kennedys, takes place in central London on Wednesday 2 March 2016 and is aimed at executive management, HR … Read More »
VW to show Juke rival and refreshed up! at Geneva
The compact SUV could be positioned below the Tiguan in Volkswagen’s line-up, a new and potentially very high volume segment for the brand which would contest … Read More »
Two-thirds of Londoners against surge pricing for minicabs
The independent YouGov survey released today (22 February) also found that 43% of London Uber users surveyed complained that the minicab drivers didn’t know any good … Read More »
First-ever Maserati SUV goes for global volume
Due for a world debut at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the Levante brings the Italian carmaker’s range to five models and follows the Ghibli, … Read More »
Renault previews new Scenic and Megane Sport Tourer
The Scenic arrives 20 years after the first-generation model, continuing a family of compact MPVs which has sold around five million units worldwide. Previewed by … Read More »
Toyota's compact hybrid crossover to debut at Geneva
Previewed by the C-HR concept car last year (pictured), Toyota says this will be a coupe-SUV crossover, smaller than the RAV4 and designed to be fun … Read More »
Volvo Cars to integrate Spotify music streaming service in new models
The announcement was made at the 2016 Mobile World Conference in Barcelona, where the carmaker showed its bespoke interface for Spotify, which uses the touch screen … Read More »
G3 Remarketing to expand services on back of FCA approval
Providing a total asset management solution to finance companies throughout the UK, G3 Remarketing – known as G3 RMS – is responsible for the collection and … Read More »
Restyled Ford Kuga adds tech, cuts CO2 to 115g/km
Revealed at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the refreshed styling brings it in line with the updated Ecosport and the forthcoming Edge large SUV, as … Read More »
UK spend on traffic calming measures climbs 53%
That’s according to new research by Churchill Insurance, which finds that authorities paid out an estimated £47,196 in compensation for damage caused by traffic calming measures … Read More »
Equipping vehicles with AEB helps reduce rear-end crashes by 40%
Vehicles equipped with Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) systems are 40% less likely to be involved in rear-end crashes, new data has found.
BCA scoops best remarketing award from LeasePlan for second year running
BCA Remarketing Services won the award in recognition of the continued support to LeasePlan’s remarketing team based in Slough. The Peterborough-based firm achieved the highest possible … Read More »
Volvo to replace carkeys with smartphone app from 2017
Volvo is to offer cars without keys from 2017 with the help of a smartphone app.
Zenith appoints Matthew Thompson as chief commercial officer
The appointment – which comes a week after Zenith Leasedrive Group announced its rebranding to Zenith – sees Thompson join Zenith’s board of directors and become … Read More »
