Category : Latest News
Driver Hire to focus on counterpart countdown at Silverstone Fleet Show
The company, a leading specialist transport and logistics recruiter, will be using the Fleet World Fleet Show to promote its highly successful recruitment service, which also … Read More »
City Auction Group brands second Rockingham event a huge success
City Auction Group’s data shows that the city and small vehicle segments performed well at auction this month, with the Mazda 3 hatchback achieving the highest … Read More »
Vince Cable opens new VWFS head office
The new premises have been opened following an investment of £36m and are intended to facilitate the company’s growth strategy for the next 20 years. The … Read More »
Demand for ex-fleet used vehicles to stay strong for H1, says CD Fleet Services
That’s according to Andy Brown, managing director of CD Fleet Services, who says that professional trade buyers are back in the market and, while still cautious … Read More »
BBS Fleet Logistics streamlines delivery and collection process for fleets
The company, part of IFC Fleet Services Group, specialises in the in-life handling of fleet vehicles, and facilitating and managing the ‘re-home’ process between vehicle users … Read More »
Fleet Assist expands service outlet network
The company provides its leasing company clients, which collectively operate some 700,000 vehicles, with a nationwide network of audited service outlets delivering service, maintenance and repair … Read More »
LeasePlan shareholders explore sale
In a statement, the company said: “LeasePlan emphasises that the discussions are still in progress and may or may not result in an agreement. LeasePlan will … Read More »
12 UK cities make shortlist to become first ‘Go Ultra Low Cities’
The winners will be chosen for their proposals on innovative new initiatives to encourage ULEV uptake and will become the UK’s first ‘Go Ultra Low Cities’. … Read More »
DfT urged to ban drivers from using smart watches
The move follows this week’s launch of the Apple Watch with Croydon-based SmartWitness, which manufactures in-car CCTV and safety cameras, saying it is concerned that driver … Read More »
Over 100 plug-in cars & vans to join government vehicle fleet
In total 140 ultra low-emission models will be deployed by 15 government departments and agencies, including the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Ministry of Defence and the … Read More »
Fleet Hire gears up for growth with multi-million pound funding
Founded in 2001, Fleet Hire Ltd has headquarters in Solihull and Milton Keynes and operates throughout the UK. The company has a staff of 65 and … Read More »
SMMT runs campaign to challenge ‘demonisation’ of diesel
It follows what the SMMT said was 'widespread confusion' about diesel technology that risks limiting the adoption of the latest low emission vehicles and undermining the UK's efforts to meet … Read More »
Tusker adds 100th car to StopGap scheme
The scheme was first launched in 2012 to help deal with long vehicle lead times out of Tusker’s control. Since then the company has had to … Read More »
10 things fleets need to know about the abolition of the paper counterpart
1. All fleet managers, particularly those with large fleets, should start planning now for any potential impact the counterpart abolition will have on the way they … Read More »
Full pricing & spec announced for new Skoda Superb
Priced from £18,640 – £50 less than the current entry-level model – the new Superb goes on sale later this year and brings its widest range … Read More »
62% of fleet drivers would welcome autonomous company car, finds Venson
Results from the latest survey by Venson Automotive Solutions suggest drivers would welcome driverless cars as an option, with 62% of respondents saying they be happy … Read More »
LICENCECHECK to launch RealTime licence checking software for fleets
The new service uses the DVLA’s latest new technology and services and is said to deliver both time and administrative overhead savings. The software is currently … Read More »
ACFO urges all car park operators to adopt 10-minute grace period
The organisation is also reminding fleet decision-makers, company car and van drivers and employees who drive their own cars on business, that there has been no … Read More »
Use fleet software to implement new drug-driving policies, says Chevin
It is now an offence to drive with certain controlled drugs above a specified level in your blood, just as it is with drink driving. Penalties … Read More »
New ATS Euromaster e-booking service offers fleets scheduled appointments
The system has been designed to make it as easy as possible for customers with vans or cars to have tyres replaced, batteries and wheel alignments … Read More »
Fleet Alliance rated top for customer service
The fleet funding and management specialist topped the category which recognises service to fleet operators with up to 250 vehicles. The award was presented to managing … Read More »
Volvo scoops Experteye fleet award
The awards are a result of a bi-annual survey conducted by Experteye and is seen as a key industry indicator by both the manufacturer and contract … Read More »
Ogilvie scoops top industry award for fifth year running
The company, which operates a fleet approaching 12,000 company cars and vans, was recognised for its customer innovation, with a special accolade at the 2015 awards … Read More »
One in five managers report increase in fleet administration work
The figures come from the latest quarterly Company Car Trends research from GE Capital, Fleet Services, which found that one in five managers reported an increase … Read More »
MileageCount to offer FREE tickets to Goodwood Festival of Speed at Silverstone Fleet Show
Three lucky visitors to the MileageCount stand at the Fleet Show on 12 May at Silverstone will each win a pair of tickets to the world’s … Read More »
BVRLA recognises three more Industry Heroes
Rob Allen of Hitachi Capital Commercial Vehicle Solutions, Rick Barker from SHB and Marlene Stevenson of Arnold Clark picked up their awards in front of 900 … Read More »
New ETSC report makes strong case for safety technologies, says Thatcham
The new analysis of developments in motorway safety by the European Transport Safety Council (ETSC) shows that, despite recent progress, around 1900 were killed on motorways … Read More »
Winners of BVRLA Industry Achievement Awards named
This year’s awards were sponsored by automotive management consultancy Landar and recognise the outstanding performers who participated in BVRLA training or assessments during 2014. Dominic Wilson … Read More »
Thrifty takes top spot in inaugural Nexus supplier awards
Thrifty Car & Van Rental scooped two awards at the ceremony, being named Best Overall Supplier as well as winning the award for Best Contribution to … Read More »
Budget to offer car hire at two London Tesco stores
Budget has launched in four Tesco locations so far – Harlow (Essex), Haverhill (Suffolk), Wembley (London) and Hodge Hill (Birmingham). Two new hubs are now scheduled … Read More »
