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Richard Irvin outsources car and van fleet to Fleet Alliance
“Our aim is to have a consistent approach to fleet management across the business and regional offices. We’re delighted that Fleet Alliance is able to create … Read More »
Audi reveals new A4
Making its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September, the new A4 is built on the latest version of Audi’s MLB platform and brings slightly … Read More »
Fleet team to compete in 24-hour kart race to raise funds for charity
The team led by Mike Smith, joint managing director of Fleet Assist, includes industry colleagues Duncan Metcalfe, international remarketing manager at business mobility specialist Alphabet, Alan … Read More »
CD Fleet Services says new mobile functionality is best in market
Andy Brown, managing director of CD Fleet Services, said: “The new website (www.cdauctiongroup.com) is fully responsive and has been specifically designed to display vendor stock equally … Read More »
Prices announced for new Tucson
Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, the new model – which replaces the ix35 – is built on a brand-new platform and brings advanced technologies and … Read More »
Fleets urged to play part in combatting rising road deaths
Latest Department for Transport figures show there were 1,775 reported road deaths in 2014, an increase of 4% compared with 2013. The number of those killed … Read More »
Arval unveils Active Link telematics system & brings enhanced digital offerings to UK
In addition to the new telematics platform, Arval also presented ehancements to existing digital tools and launched other services to the UK market for the first … Read More »
Arval signs agreement to acquire GE Capital Fleet Services in Europe
The agreement covers more than 160,000 vehicles in 12 European countries, of which France, Germany and the UK represent over 75%; the vehicle assets amount to … Read More »
Facelifted Mercedes-Benz A-Class to bring emissions from 89g/km
Updated styling sees the introduction of a new, more arrow-shaped front bumper based on the Concept A-Class seen in 2011. The A-Class also gains a diamond … Read More »
Croydon tops league table for company car breakdowns
The London borough has topped the list every year since 2010, ahead of Brent, Southwark, Dartford and Newcastle-under-Lyme. The research, which covers five years’ of fleet … Read More »
MINI realigns strategy
Announced as the carmaker unveils its new Clubman model, the new strategy will include an updated brand image, which will initially be seen in a newly … Read More »
UK drivers paying highest diesel prices in world, finds new research
The data from globalpetrolprices.com, published on 22 June, covers 170 countries and finds that the UK average price per litre is £1.90 compared to the average … Read More »
New MINI Clubman revealed
Available to order now priced from £19,995, the new model is built on the same platform as the hatch but has an overall length of 4,253 … Read More »
New mobile app to provide fleets with instant access to crash footage
Suitable for both iOS and Android devices, the mobile app integrates directly with Intelligent Telematics’ web-based interface, enabling fleet customers using the IT1000 3G vehicle camera … Read More »
Refreshed Kia cee’d brings emissions from 94g/km
Available from next month, the updated model range, which covers the five-door cee'd hatchback, Sportswagon and three-door pro_cee'd – bears a revised grille and updated bumpers … Read More »
Government urged to take bull by horns on road safety
The organisations have called on the Government to fight back against road danger as new Department for Transport stats show that casualties of all severities rose … Read More »
Outlander PHEV tops ultra-low emission league table as plug-in sales soar
Analysis of DVLA data by the RAC Foundation has revealed that sales of plug-in vehicles eligible for the Government’s plug-in car and van grants rose 37% … Read More »
Direct Fleet Insurance teams up with FMG
The DFI solution enables insurers to compete openly with one another as they bid to secure fleet insurance contracts offered by over 400 brokers. The site … Read More »
Pendragon Vehicle Management reports strong success following digital updates
The fleet funding and management specialist, which rebranded in April to reflect the wider range of management services it offers fleets, has reported that visits to the … Read More »
Europcar adds Volkswagen Passat Saloon to fleet
“Gone are the days of family cars being frumpy and boring”, said Ken McCall, managing director, Europcar UK Group. “And nowhere more so is this epitomised … Read More »
Alfa Romeo Giulia unveiled
The new compact executive saloon has been unveiled on the 105th anniversary of the founding of A.L.F.A in the renovated Alfa Romeo Museum – “La macchina … Read More »
First Golf TSI BlueMotion range opens for ordering
Starting deliveries from September priced, the models are powered by a new three-cylinder 1.0-litre 113bhp turbocharged petrol engine which is offered in both six-speed manual and … Read More »
Wigan driver becomes first to be convicted for ‘middle lane hogging’
Ian Stephens was fined £940 after driving his Citroen Berlingo at 60mph in the central lane of the M62 between Rochdale and Huddersfield last August. Leeds … Read More »
Road casualties in Britain rise for first time in 18 years
Latest Department for Transport figures show there were 1,775 reported road deaths in 2014, an increase of 4% compared with 2013. The number of those killed … Read More »
New report shows how to bring ‘A’ roads up to minimum three-star safety standard
The report on “Engineering Safer Roads: Star Rating Roads for in-built safety” has been launched by the Road Safety Foundation, which says that an improvement of … Read More »
ACFO seminar to provide rare opportunity for fleets to quiz key government officials
The organisation is hosting a seminar entitled ‘A Day at the Taxes’, which will include speakers from HM Revenue & Customs, the Driver and Vehicle Licensing … Read More »
UK car production up 2.3% in May
According to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), the strong domestic market once again played a significant part with a 13.3% increase outweighing a … Read More »
LeasePlan reports tendering success for specialist public sector division
The move sees Automotive Leasing selected as a preferred supplier for: Lot 1: Lease of passenger motor vehicles and light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes, … Read More »
Fleet Assist enhances service outlet audits
The supply chain management specialist for the UK fleet and leasing industry has launched a new ‘desk-top audit’ to complement the current physical quality audit programme … Read More »
DFS cuts car fleet emissions by 13% over three years
Over the last three years, average car CO2 emissions have fallen by more than 13% to 113.8g/km compared to the 131.0g/km average of 2012. Made up … Read More »
