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Vauxhall to debut flagship ADAM model in Paris
Previewed at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, the ADAM S features a bespoke turbocharged, high-performance unit derived from the ADAM’s existing four-cylinder, 1.4-litre engine and offering … Read More »
Essex Police issues video of police vehicles being rammed
The video (click here to view) has been released as part of an appeal to find a man wanted in connection with a significant number of … Read More »
Fleet Evolution to run free webinars on benefits strategies & salary sacrifice
Kick starting on 15th October at 14:30 and 16th October at 10:00, the initial webinar discusses how a business can build a benefits strategy to attract … Read More »
Mears Group appoints Zenith for fleet deal
The vehicles, which comprise over 3,000 LCVS with the remainder being cars, are used for the provision of social housing repairs and maintenance across the UK. … Read More »
Ford reveals full details of C-MAX range
Following its teaser pic earlier this week, the brand has fully revealed the new five and seven-seat models, which bring significant improvements in fuel efficiency and … Read More »
Three local councils go live with Tusker salary sacrifice car schemes
The latest schemes cover nearly 10,000 employees and brings Tusker’s total number of live SalarySacrifice4Cars schemes (SS4C) to more than 180. Sandwell Council, which has around … Read More »
Honda reveals European Jazz prototype
The prototype provides a sneak preview of the third-generation model due next summer, which is based on the company’s new global compact platform. It will retain … Read More »
Arval & Specsavers team up to raise driver eyecare standards
As part of its ongoing programme of road safety initiatives for its customers, the vehicle leasing and fleet management company is to issue Specsavers Corporate Eyecare’s … Read More »
Smartwatches to pose driving risk, warns IAM
The latest piece of wearable technology from Apple will allow users to make and receive calls, check their messages and monitor their health by operating the … Read More »
Ford S-MAX revealed
Roughly the same size as its predecessor, the all-new version of the seven-seat MPV was previewed with a concept at last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show and … Read More »
Footage of road rage incident exonerates lorry driver
The video (click here to view) shows that the Ford Fiesta driver almost causes a pile-up on a busy dual carriage after driving right in front … Read More »
Masternaut announces all-in-one telematics and vehicle navigation system
Using Masternaut Pro, fleets can access the Masternaut Connect applications for rich two-way messaging, allowing managers and drivers to exchange delivery addresses and other dispatch information. … Read More »
Fleets increasingly using “rehoming” services, says BBS
So says Bedford-based BBS Fleet Logistics (BBS), which specialises in providing support and logistical services for leasing companies and large national fleets and has seen a … Read More »
Fleet decision-makers invited to get to grips with driverless cars at PACTS conference
Hosted at Thatcham Research, the event is being held as current vehicles increasingly gain autonomous features, from emergency braking to parking assistance, and will explore current … Read More »
Ford publishes teaser pic of facelifted C-MAX
Although the models are largely obscured in the picture, the image does show enlarged sweptback headlights along with a trapezoidal and changes to the fog lights … Read More »
Alphabet to drive mobility message with new appointment
Chris Berry has been promoted to the role of market development manager with overall responsibility to develop and bring to life Alphabet’s future sales strategy through … Read More »
Toyota issues teaser pic of Paris compact crossover concept
The company says the crossover reveals ‘innovative vision for a compact crossover model’. It added that the concept combines a ‘powerful new design language with an … Read More »
JCT600 appoints two VW local business development managers for fleet division
The move comes a year after the independently owned Bradford-based motor group grouped together its volume fleet functions offering a range of brands for national fleet … Read More »
Ensafe Consultants selects Fleet Alliance to manage fleet
Formed in 1995 and based in Blisworth, Northamptonshire, Ensafe is one of the UK’s leading independent asbestos consultancies and operates a mixed fleet of cars and … Read More »
Fleets still placing firm emphasis on supplier quality
That’s the finding of the latest Corporate Vehicle Observatory (CVO) Barometer, which interviewed more than 4,500 fleet decision makers in businesses of all sizes and across … Read More »
Motiva to streamline whole operation with new workshop
The new unit represents the first phase of a £700,000 project to redevelop the entire premises in Stoke-on-Trent, with the vehicle solutions firm switching from its … Read More »
Professional drivers far more likely to care for cars & vans
Flexed.co.uk surveyed 1,250 garage mechanics, valets and car washers alike and found that the least “car proud” drivers on Britain’s roads are: 1. Single men and women under … Read More »
Jaama warns of multi-currency issues for fleet software if Scotland votes yes
So says Jaama, which warns that many systems on the market – excluding its own – do not have that built-in functionality. The Scottish National Party … Read More »
Nexus introduces new initiatives to improve supply chain performance
The corporate rental provider has collaborated with a number of its suppliers to create a series of Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) … Read More »
Refreshed Mercedes B-Class line-up includes Electric Drive
On sale now with deliveries starting in November, the new model offers three diesel models including the B180 CDI, which in ECO form offers CO2 emissions … Read More »
Smaller fleets not recognising benefits of leasing
The annual fleet research interviewed more than 4,500 fleet decision makers across 15 countries. It shows that for businesses with less than 10 employees, purchasing their … Read More »
Alphabet announces latest appointment to strengthen Broker channel team
The appointment follows the announcement earlier this year of Alphabet’s launch of a dedicated broker channel in a move to increase access to its suite of integrated … Read More »
BMW unveils 2 Series Convertible
The model, which will replace the 1-series Convertible in BMW’s range, will be the only car in its class to offer rear-wheel drive. Longer and wider … Read More »
Boris calls for national diesel car scrappage scheme
Speaking to the House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee yesterday (Wednesday 10 September) to answer questions on air quality issues, the Mayor said he supported proposals for … Read More »
UK and Ireland to gain multi-standard rapid charging network
Managed by Zero Carbon Futures, the €7,358,000 (£5,885,885) scheme forms part of the Trans European Transport Network (TEN-T) project, which is aiming to improve road links … Read More »
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