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Volkswagen Financial Services appoints new head of sales and marketing
The role has been created as part of the company’s drive to grow market share in the corporate and SME fleet market. One of Lazzari’s biggest … Read More »
Vehicle valuation becoming more complex but data accuracy improving, says Glass’s
However, it added that despite this increasing complexity, overall levels of accuracy are improving, even if some less robust players are being driven out of the … Read More »
Ex-fleet 4×4 values stand out in strong September
Overall, values for ex-fleet cars sold by Manheim were up 2.2% (£159) compared to the previous month – with average selling prices reaching their highest levels … Read More »
Volkswagen to slash investments and place stronger focus on EVs
Newly appointed chairman Dr Herbert Diess said: “The Volkswagen brand is repositioning itself for the future. We are becoming more efficient, we are giving our product … Read More »
Paradigm Housing Group implements TCH Leasing salary sacrifice scheme
Established in April 1999, Paradigm Housing Group provides a wide range of affordable homes and related support services throughout the South, East Midlands and West London. … Read More »
Transport for London to take first Toyota Mirai fuel cell electric vehicles
TfL will take delivery of four Mirai models to assist with essential engineering and maintenance work carried out between bus stops and Tube stations. The TfL … Read More »
Around 400,000 VWs in UK will require more complicated fix, says VW UK chief
Giving evidence yesterday (12 October) to the Government’s Transport Select Committee at the House of Commons as part of the probe into the scandal, Paul Willis, … Read More »
Fourth-generation Toyota Prius to bring 18% efficiency gain
Set to debut at the Tokyo Motor Show later this month, the new model brings significant changes to the full hybrid powertrain. Although the powertrain retains … Read More »
Iron Mountain cuts insurance premiums 36% with driver performance solution
The firm rolled out GreenRoad’s driver performance management system across its entire fleet in the UK and Ireland in 2011, following a pilot programme in 2010. … Read More »
Annual UK automotive production on track to hit all-time record in 2020
That’s according to a new forecast report launched today (13 October) by The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT). Annual car production is expected to … Read More »
Jaama boosts major account management team
Eckersley (pictured) will be working closely with Jaama’s major account following implementation of the company’s Key2 vehicle and driver management system. He brings experience at Epyx … Read More »
Opus partners with FMG for fleet-wide risk management solution
The collaboration provides Opus with a bespoke incident reduction programme for its multiple-driver vehicles, in order to optimise driver safety, prevent incident frequency and costs and … Read More »
Free AA digital service record sends servicing, MoT and VED reminders
Dubbed Automyze, the service can be transferred to the new owner when the vehicle is sold. Once users have set up an account simply by inputting … Read More »
66% of drivers intend to install dashcams in coming year
That’s according to new research by GPS company Garmin, which says that over one in five (20%) drivers state that lack of evidence was to blame … Read More »
Fiat confirms Tipo name for new C-segment model
Based on the Aegea saloon shown in May at the Istanbul Motor Show, the vehicle will appear first in saloon form, which launches from the end … Read More »
UK cities put forward eco initiatives to bid for £35m government funding
Set up by The Office for Low Emission Vehicles (OLEV), the Go Ultra Low Cities Scheme will award local authorities that best demonstrate the potential to … Read More »
SMEs make up 30% of car rental market
That’s the finding of new research released by Avis UK on the behaviours and attitudes of UK business travellers in relation to car rental services. The … Read More »
Integrated camera systems could become industry standard, says Trakm8 chairman
The company has been offering RoadHawk dash-cams to customers alongside its telematics solutions since acquiring the Cornish camera company in June of this year. Chairman of … Read More »
Renault EVs now available to hire on Outer Hebrides under E-Car Club partnership
The nine electric ZOE superminis and one Kangoo Van Z.E. are available to hire on an hourly or daily basis from a number of locations across … Read More »
FairFuelUK warns government not to introduce 'knee-jerk' measures on diesels
Lead Campaigner, Quentin Willson said: “We’re hearing rumours in Westminster that the Treasury could be considering higher Vehicle Excise Duty rates, a purchase tax on used … Read More »
National newspapers clash over speeding cameras
Last week saw the Sun call for official rules on using speed cameras to be reinstated — saying that they have been quietly scrapped by the … Read More »
TMC to drive IT strategy under new chief information officer
The company offers mileage capture, auditing and control services for fleets operating across Europe and the role will see Appleby develop and implement IT and development … Read More »
Transport Secretary confirms start of UK emissions testing programme
Following VW's admission about using defeat devices, Mr McLoughlin called on the European Commission to introduce real-world driving emissions tests as soon as possible and said … Read More »
Electric vehicles complete successful MPG Marathon
Following their introduction to the event last year, two electric vehicles took part this year in the UK’s leading eco-driving challenge which was sponsored for the … Read More »
Toyota to launch driverless technologies from 2020
The vehicle – which is a modified version of a Lexus GS – is being tested on Tokyo’s Shuto Expressway and is equipped for automated motorway … Read More »
Driver error is contributory factor in 74% of accidents
Police can cite up to six factors for the cause of each accident they report. The figures from the Department for Transport show that in 2014 … Read More »
Mitsubishi reveals eX compact SUV concept ahead of Tokyo
The concept is based on the Concept XR-PHEV II shown at Geneva, which previewed the new ASX, but brings an all-electric system – Mitsubishi says eX … Read More »
Sally Gunnell and Charley Boorman are new guest speakers at ‘Fleet 2020’ ICFM conference
The two replace original guest speaker Phil Tufnell, who had to pull out at the last minute due to BBC filming commitments. Meanwhile Arval has been … Read More »
Fleet Service GB augments vehicle and driver management services
The updates cover maintenance management, accident management, driver management and fines management as well as out-of-hours call handling. Head of sales Marcus Bray said: “Fleet Service … Read More »
Creative Graphics International Limited acquires Sign Language
CGI, based in Bedford with a production facility in Cape Town, South Africa, has over 35 years experience providing branding solutions to the automotive, aviation and … Read More »