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Steve Catlin becomes head of group fleet services at Volkswagen Group UK
Catlin, who will take up his new position on 13 July, joins the Volkswagen Group from Vauxhall, where he has been retail sales director for the … Read More »
Skoda reveals new Superb estate
Making its debut this autumn at the Frankfort Motor Show in September, the new model goes on sale the same month in the first markets, with … Read More »
ICC partners with Novatel Wireless for advanced telematics solution
The firm has adopted specialised cellular solutions from Novatel Wireless, a leading provider of wireless solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT). As a result, In-Car … Read More »
Global mining firm adds Hyundai ix35 Fuel Cell to fleet
Headquartered in London, Anglo American will use its hydrogen-powered ix35 Fuel Cell for general business use and special events. The handover took place at a brand … Read More »
EU real-world emissions tests to bring “marked reduction” in NOx emissions
From 2017, part of the type approval process for passenger cars in Europe will include a compulsory real-world test using a portable emissions measurement system (PEMS). … Read More »
Public testing of new Ford London GoDrive car sharing scheme starts
The service is said to be the only car-sharing service offering one-way trips with guaranteed parking and started as one of more than 25 experiments that … Read More »
National Windscreens appointed sole supplier for Ageas Glass Line customers
Ageas provides a number of motor insurance policies for a range of intermediaries and partners that cover a wide range of vehicles throughout the UK, and … Read More »
Aggressive overtaking forcing one in seven drivers to take evasive action
The figures have been revealed in a new survey by Brake and Direct Line, which also found that in the past year: Four in five drivers (80%) … Read More »
Fleets warned to only trust own fuel consumption figures
The warning comes from Fuel Card Services following a recent Which? report that indicated only 13 of 200 tested vehicles living up to manufacturers’ official mpg … Read More »
Nominations open for 2015 ACFO Awards
The awards dinner, which is traditionally attended by almost 300 people, is being held at the St John’s Hotel in Birmingham on 18th November 2015. ACFO … Read More »
Vehicle leasing from SMEs rises sharply in 2014, reports Lex
The firm has reported a 29% year-on-year rise in the number of vehicles it leased to small firms in 2014, attributing the rise as “an indication … Read More »
Judges handing out tougher sentences for drivers who kill
The annual criminal justice statistics for 2014 show three in five drivers (60%) convicted of causing death in England and Wales receive immediate custodial sentences, up … Read More »
City Auction Group completes six-figure investment in technology
Based on Dell servers and using fibre optic technology for faster throughput of data, the new system enables customers bidding online to have the same opportunity … Read More »
EU agrees to more accurate procedure for 'real world' air pollution test
The BVRLA has welcomed the agreement and looks forward to the new ‘on the road’ tests for NOx emissions being introduced in 2017 alongside a more … Read More »
Audi to launch three new SUVs by 2020
Audi is planning three new SUVs by the end of the decade, including a Q1 crossover, range-topping Q8 and one with electric drivetrain.
Audi adds 83.1mpg ultra model to A3 range
The A3 ultra, available in the three-door hatchback and five-door Sportback bodystyles, allows Audi to match the fuel economy and CO2 emissions of the newly-launched BMW … Read More »
Fleets urged “not to take risks” with new DVLA licence checking services
The warning comes from LICENCECHECK, which says that many fleet managers are confused about the ways in which they can legally check driving licences, and have … Read More »
Free seminar to provide fleets with guidance on mileage claim & taxation laws
The seminar takes place at Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, from 10am on Tuesday 9 June and is being hosted by ABAX, a Norwegian-owned technology company which works with … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show visitor scoops Grand Prix tickets courtesy of Jaama
Mr Robinson, who is a director at the Lancashire-based firm, clocked the fastest lap on the F1 simulator on Jaama’s stand at show last week (12 … Read More »
Allianz renews annual supply deal with Ford
The company undertook a three-stage review and tender process for the contract which included an employee test-drive panel. Ford beat 10 rival manufacturers, with the new … Read More »
Addison Lee boosts Eco offering with acquisition of Climatecars
Following the launch of Addison Lee Eco in February 2015, which added 350 state-of-the-art hybrid vehicles to the Addison Lee fleet, the purchase of Climate Cars … Read More »
New pan-London car club action plan to target fleets
The new action plan, jointly developed by Transport for London (TfL), London Councils, the Greater London Authority (GLA), a coalition of car club operators and key … Read More »
Simon Oliphant becomes new BVRLA chairman
Oliphant takes over from Marshall Leasing’s Peter Cakebread, who has stepped down after completing his two-year term. Having worked for Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions for 25 … Read More »
Call for fleet feedback on licence checks for ADLV Best Practice Guide
The new online Guide, which will be published in Q3 of this year and will highlight the correct verification systems to use in specific circumstances, is … Read More »
ICFM says 2015 Silverstone Fleet Show is “the best show we have ever done”
The organisation said it received a huge amount of interest in its education and training programmes, designed to raise the standard in car and van fleet … Read More »
Cornish taxi firm claims fuel and maintenance savings of £8,500 a year with LEAF
‘Wizzy’, as the LEAF has been named by operators at St Austell-based C&C Taxis, hit the milestone in the course of more than 25,000 pure electric paying fares … Read More »
Fleet Alliance voted one of UK’s best places to work for third year running
Fleet Alliance, which operates nationally from a head office in Glasgow, finished ninth out of the top 50 of the best places to work in the … Read More »
Fleetdrive Electric branches into ULEV salary sacrifice
The Marlow, Bucks-based company said it has seen growing interest from its existing customers for salary sacrifice, and hopes that a scheme specially designed for ultra-low … Read More »
Fleet sector values up 2.7% in April, reports Manheim
According to Manheim's Market Analysis, the average de-fleeted car was worth £7,518 in April – £200 (or 2.7%) higher than the previous month. At £7,518, the … Read More »
Avis Budget Group appoints Mark Servodidio as MD for Europe
Mr Servodidio will report to Larry De Shon, president, international and will assume responsibility for all aspects of the company's vehicle rental operations, including customer service … Read More »
