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Enigma launches Android Skyline Asset Tracking app
The Android app allows Skyline users to track, trace and monitor their company vehicles, plant and machinery whilst on the go. The new app joins the … Read More »
Investors in People Scotland cuts grey fleet mileage costs with car hire
The organisation’s consultants used to travel to all parts of the country from their Edinburgh office using their own cars and then recharge the mileage covered. … Read More »
Falken Tyre signs up to TyreSafe
The firm was spurred on by the alarming results from its own tyre safety survey at a primary school where over 30% of the parents’ cars … Read More »
New Glass’s TradeAlerts tool provides direct defleet route with dealers
TradeAlerts enable firms to de-fleet and dispose of vehicles through direct communication with dealers based on a simple and easy-to-use system of email alerts. Dan Parnell, … Read More »
Jaama launches new website
Located at www.jaama.co.uk, the site has been designed to easy to navigate and includes a software finder to help fleet decision-makers discover critical information on the … Read More »
BVRLA welcomes Government ULEV initiative
Announced by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg, the Go Ultra Low scheme will see the Government highlight the benefits of Ultra Low Emission Vehicles (ULEVs), look … Read More »
Lex Autolease targets further growth under new senior board appointments
Katie Hayes, Stuart Haycock and Janice Cadden join Lex Autolease’s Senior Operating Committee, which provides Strategic Management for the business. The appointments strengthen the executive leadership … Read More »
Run Your Fleet to target SMEs following new appointments
Under the new appointments, Rob Corbett becomes operations manager and Johnathon Mathers joins as sales executive. The company said the experience and ability of the two … Read More »
Government to drive ULEV take-up under Go Ultra Low scheme
Dubbed Go Ultra Low, the 12-month campaign will see £9.3m of funding used to create hundreds more charging points across the country, including 140 new rapid … Read More »
Fiat and Chrysler rebrand following merger
The new holding company will be called Fiat Chrysler Automobiles NV and will bear a new logo. Fiat said the new logo needed to be ‘representative of … Read More »
2.5 million cars currently uninsured in the UK
The new Private Motor Insurance Market Report has been published by Lake Market Research, which compared DfT data on the number of private cars in use … Read More »
BVRLA welcomes government move to online fleet services
Under the changes, which are being delivered under the Government’s Red Tape Challenge and follow recommendations from the BVRLA, fleets will be able to request electronic vehicle … Read More »
Fleets to save millions as government cuts red tape on V5C & tax discs
Announced by Roads Minister Stephen Hammond, the changes include confirmation of the Autumn Statement announcement that the paper tax disc will be axed, saving business and … Read More »
Chevin announces new appointments as part of expansion programme
Chevin announces new appointments as part of expansion programme David Pimperton takes on the role of project manager at the fleet management software specialist and will … Read More »
Audi Q3 gains efficient 1.4 TFSI & new trim
The new 1.4 TFSI unit sits alongside the 138bhp 2.0-litre TDI model and is also available with front-wheel drive only. The unit delivers 150PS along with … Read More »
CAP ups RVs across Mazda range
Based on the key three-year/60,000-mile benchmark, average residual values across the entire Mazda range have increased in the last two months (December 2013 and January 2014) … Read More »
MG continues dealer expansion programme
The four new dealerships, based in Doncaster, Northampton, Norwich and Swindon, have already received their MG6 and MG3 allocations and are now ready to start taking … Read More »
Industrial cleaning specialist ends fleet headache by outsourcing vehicles
ICE is said to be the country’s largest independent industrial cleaning specialist, with annual group sales of over £10m, and operates in the retail, leisure, transport … Read More »
Volkswagen drops diesel-powered Polo BlueMotion for 2014 facelift
Available to order from April ahead of summer deliveries, the new cars are marked out by subtle changes to exterior and interior styling, with most of … Read More »
Fleet Show 2014: Luxury manufacturers out in force at Silverstone
Some of the biggest names in the fleet industry, including BMW, Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo, Lexus and Infiniti, will be at this year’s event, held again … Read More »
Survey reveals positive outlook for fleet industry but driver behaviour remains a concern
The survey of 72 European fleet companies, which collectively manage more than 150,000 vehicles, found that 80% of respondents expect their fleets to grow or remain … Read More »
Jaama to host spring Fleet Management Essentials seminars
The spring 2014 seminars will focus on a wide range of fleet management issues including: fuel cost management, Driver Certificate of Professional Competence (CPC) compliance, changes … Read More »
New framework agreement heralds major return to public sector for Ogilvie
The Stirling-headquartered contract hire and leasing company is one of four providers named under the terms of a new four-year outsourced vehicle supply and fleet management … Read More »
Kia dealers see record fleet sales led by strong public sector & SME demand
The carmaker said that corporate sales via its 177-strong dealer network rose 37% last year, with strong growth in all channels including independent contract hire, Kia … Read More »
Imtech UK awards rental contract to Leasedrive
The contract was awarded following an extensive tender process managed by ERA Fleet Cost Management Ltd (ERAFCM), which was appointed by Imtech UK to find the … Read More »
Road Safety GB North East targets fleet drivers with new campaign
Dubbed Driving Down Your Risk, the campaign has been launched by Road Safety GB North East after data showed that one in five (21%) road accidents … Read More »
RoSPA calls for Government to lower drink-drive limit
The figures released by the Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) show that 6,550 drivers gave positive breath tests or refused or failed to give a … Read More »
VeriFone implements salary sacrifice scheme from Pendragon Contracts
The “Simplydriveit” scheme run by Pendragon Contracts, the contract hire and leasing division of the UK’s largest dealer group, has been made available to the company’s … Read More »
Electric Highway connects Southampton with Scotland
Working with Renault and Nissan, the AC/DC rapid chargers are located at service stations and inner-city Ikea stores on major routes nationwide, providing an 80% charge … Read More »
HgCapital acquires majority stake in Zenith
The latest deal sees HgCapital take over the majority investment in Zenith from Morgan Stanley Global Private Equity (MSPE) and is subject to regulatory approvals. Tim … Read More »