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Volkswagen up! tops CAP league table for lowest depreciation
The data shows that depreciation over the last three years for the city car has averaged just £4,410 – less than half of the car’s original … Read More »
Majority of UK drivers would pick a car based on cost rather than safety
That’s according to a report from car leasing company OSV Ltd, which found that overall 53% of the UK would pick a car based on the … Read More »
FVL to enhance customer service under new head trainer role
An experienced, results driven operations manager with over 15 years’ experience in the contact centre industry for such blue-chip organisations as Teleperformance, Thus, Dell and ScottishPower, … Read More »
Company car drivers unaware of tax regime for reclaiming business mileage
The survey was commissioned by ABAX, a Norwegian-owned company which develops technology and products to support businesses and individuals who use a vehicle for work, by … Read More »
Mitsubishi rejects Which? claims of misleading mpg figures
Published yesterday (23 April), the report says the vast majority of news car on the market are unable to meet their official fuel consumption claims. It … Read More »
Over 25% of businesses don’t have a grey fleet policy, finds new research
Contract hire and automobile fleet management company Total Motion conducted a grey fleet awareness survey with over 1500 businesses with approximately 10-5,000 employees to determine the … Read More »
All-new Honda HR-V to be one of most efficient cars in class
As well as bringing updated styling and interior space and versatility said to be class-leading, the new model will also bring official CO2 emissions from 104g/km … Read More »
New asset management software launched by Bulb Software
The package offers a fully integrated lifecycle management and connected things solution that, according to the company, ensures assets are optimally available for staff to operate, … Read More »
Volvo announces pricing for new S60 & V60 Cross Country models
Following the launch of the first Cross Country model – the V70 – in 1997, the latest additions to the range also stay true to the … Read More »
Stolen vehicles down 70% in a decade
Latest figures show 69,547 vehicles were stolen in the UK last year, compared to 231,323 in 2004. Vehicle theft fell by 1.2%, or 842 incidents, compared … Read More »
Garmin launches nuviCam all-in-one sat nav & dash cam
The integrated dash cam continuously records and automatically saves files on impact. Other features include Forward Collision Warning, which alerts drivers if they’re driving too close … Read More »
Mazda announces pricing & specification for new MX-5
Making its UK debut at the 2015 Goodwood Festival of Speed and Moving Motor Show, the all-new Mazda MX-5 is shorter, lower and wider than the … Read More »
Owens Road Services enhances fleet risk management with 3Sixty Fleet
Owens, headquartered in Llanelli with 15 sites across Wales and England and a fleet of more than 350 vehicles, identified the need to improve its fleet … Read More »
One in six business drivers feel ‘invincible’ when driving
In fact, one in six (16%) business drivers feel invincible when driving, claiming that they never consider their safety to be at risk, according to research … Read More »
Carmakers slammed for ‘unrealistic’ fuel claims
Independent tests carried by the independent consumer company found that 98% of the cars tested couldn’t match or beat their miles per gallon (mpg) claims. In … Read More »
Vauxhall launches ‘Fill4Free’ AdBlue service for fleets
Dubbed ‘Fill4Free’, the new service forms part of Vauxhall’s Service4Fleet standards that offer fleet customers money-saving, fixed-cost menu servicing at over 400 Vauxhall retailers nationwide. The … Read More »
Only one month to enter Brake's Fleet Safety Awards 2015
Held as the organisation celebrates its 20th birthday, the awards programme recognises the achievements of organisations and individuals working to reduce the number of road crashes … Read More »
ACFO's May seminar to place spotlight on managing fleet operating costs
Last chance to book for May ACFO seminar on managing fleet operating costs The all-day 8 May event is being hosted by Jaguar Land Rover at … Read More »
IAM urges political parties to address road safety & risk management in manifestos
Despite road accidents being the leading cause of death for males and females between five and 19, and the third leading cause of death for both … Read More »
Productivity in UK automotive manufacturing reaches all-time high, reports SMMT
Released today (23 April), the figures show that domestic production rose 1.9% in March with 144,893 cars built – the best March since 2006. Manufacturing output … Read More »
Chevin to introduce new version of FleetWave Mobile
FleetWave Mobile is being launched in its latest HTML5 iteration, designed to work as an Apple iOS or Google Android mobile data capture device on either … Read More »
Audi says new synthetic fuel could make a significant contribution to climate protection
Audi has begun production of a synthetic diesel fuel, which is said to be carbon-neutral, at a pilot plant in Dresden.
Jaama strengthens support team
Goodger, who replaces Bob Leighfield as he retires from Jaama, is an experienced target driven operations/service delivery manager and brings 25 years’ experience at Birmingham City … Read More »
Ideal Clean Services continues long-standing relationship with Toyota
Established almost 70 years, Ideal provides quality commercial and industrial cleaning services to customers nationwide. Its vehicle fleet is a key element in its mission to … Read More »
Pendragon Vehicle Management Showcases Digital Fleet at Silverstone Fleet Show
Taking place at the iconic Silverstone Circuit on 12 May 2015, the Fleet World Fleet Show brings together fleet suppliers, leading industry executives and fleet trade … Read More »
Mileage-savvy fleets reaping gains of lower fuel prices, reports TMC
Customers of The Miles Consultancy, whose drivers use TMC's audited mileage capture solution, covered three million (9.4%) fewer business miles last February than in February 2014. … Read More »
Euro NCAP awards 5 stars to Vitara & 4 to Fiat 500X & Mazda2
In the results, the Suzuki Vitara scored figures of 89% for adult occupant protection, 85% for child occupant, 76% for pedestrian and 75% for safety assist. … Read More »
Free guide provides advice on charge point procurement for fleets
The free guide is the first on the subject issued by the UK Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (UK EVSE) Association and has been written by Cenex, … Read More »
A591 in Lake District deemed to be nation’s best driving road
That’s according to Avis, which has created the Avis Driving Ratio (ADR) to determine once and for all the leader of the list of great UK … Read More »
Fleets warned to sharpen up on drug & alcohol policies or face penalties
Effective from 2 March 2015, the new legislation covers 16 drugs – both illegal and prescription – and means that motorists could face much tougher penalties … Read More »