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Electric vehicle residual value setting is single biggest leasing industry challenge
The fact that electric vehicles were a step into the unknown with no meaningful volume in the marketplace coupled with a lack of historic data on … Read More »
Fleets increasingly turning to speed limiters to control fuel costs
So says Cobra UK, which adds that its speed limiter sales more than doubled in the second half of 2013, mainly by van operators but also … Read More »
Electric vehicles can benefit many fleets with varying profiles
Energy Saving Trust consultant Karl Anders told ACFO Electric Vehicle Seminar delegates: ‘What we have learned from our research and analysis across many different types of … Read More »
UK faces legal action for not meeting NO2 limits
Laid out in 2008, the Directive set strict limits for particulate and nitrogen dioxide emissions for all EU member states, with a deadline of 1st January … Read More »
Drivers key to successful fleet introduction of electric vehicles
Speaking at this week’s EV seminar held by ACFO, he said: ‘Some drivers are very anti, but all organisations also have environmental warriors and when employees … Read More »
EST looks to fill last spaces on Plugged-in-Fleets Initiative
As part of the Plugged-in Fleets Initiative (PIFI), which is funded by the Department for Transport and Transport for London, the Energy Saving Trust (EST) is … Read More »
Bright outlook for UK car manufacturing, says KPMG
Newly released data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders shows that output in January was down 0.3% to 128,620 cars compared to the same … Read More »
UK car manufacturing remains flat in January
The organisation added that analysts expect growth over the full year as newly introduced models move to full-scale production. It also said that signs of European … Read More »
Silverstone Fleet Show 2014: “Fleet on fleet” as managers turn trainers
In a radical change from the seminar programme of previous years, the organisers have opted for a new format in which experienced fleet managers will pass … Read More »
Government looks to retain electric vehicle purchase incentives until 2020
OLEV is currently analysing responses to a consultation document on how a further £500 million of Government cash might be spent to support the uptake of … Read More »
Geneva Motor Show: Audi reveals first images of TT prior to world debut
The third-generation model marks a design line reminiscent of the first model generation and including elements from the R8. There’s a restyled front end with a … Read More »
Fleet insurance broker to fit all vehicles with front-facing cameras
The partnership sees Just Fleet use Intelligent Telematics’ IT 1000 3G Vehicle Camera to help fleet operators reduce their long-term exposure to vehicle accidents, cash for … Read More »
Fleets could save thousands of pounds per car by comparing lease rates
So says dedicated fleet vehicle comparison service CompareMyFleet.com, adding that recent quotes obtained for clients across a wide selection of vehicles, contract lengths and mileages show … Read More »
Days Contract Hire partners with SmartWitness on in-vehicle camera solution
The independent vehicle fleet solutions company has teamed up with vehicle CCTV and safety systems specialist SmartWitness and fitting specialist eDrive to provide in-vehicle video recording … Read More »
Fleet drivers risking crashes by eating and drinking at the wheel
The survey of 1,000 drivers by the road safety charity and Direct Line follows studies that suggest eating a meal at the wheel increases your risk … Read More »
54% of motorists admit to distracted driving
The poll of almost 1,500 drivers, carried out by Vision Critical on behalf of the IAM, also revealed that 54% of drivers admitted to missing a … Read More »
Chevin adds vehicle registration look-up to FleetWave
The new feature means that just by typing in the registration or VIN of a vehicle, all the other major information fields will auto-populate, saving users … Read More »
Free Specsavers booklet to help fleets promote eyecare for driving
The booklet, which is available either electronically or in printed format, covers all areas of eyecare from the health benefits of eyetests through to specific benefits … Read More »
Geneva Motor Show: Vauxhall to show ADAM ROCKS crossover
The latest edition to Vauxhall’s ADAM range was previewed as a concept at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show and now makes its production debut a year … Read More »
Geneva Motor Show: Toyota issues teaser pic of new Aygo prior to unveiling
Sister model to the Citroën C1 and the already unveiled Peugeot 108, the new Toyota Aygo is set to adopt a more distinctive image including the … Read More »
Vauxhall appoints new UK MD
Most recently Tozer held the position of CEO of Autobinck Holding NV in The Hague, prior to that his roles included president and CEO of Mitsubishi … Read More »
Peugeot 308 SW to offer practicality & 85g/km CO2
On sale in the UK from 19th June, the new 308 SW is focused on four key areas – design, efficiency/functionality, driving experience and quality. Design … Read More »
New BT Fleet engine remapping service offers up to 15% fuel savings
The fleet management firm, part of BT Group, says its engine remapping service has a proven track record after already delivering the above savings on 24,000 … Read More »
Alphabet teams up with Chargemaster for EV charge card for fleets
The AlphaElectric Charge Card enables drivers to top-up their vehicles at more than 85% of the UK’s public charging points, a fleet first for the UK … Read More »
CAP Automotive acquires Derwent Management Services
Based in Ludlow, Shropshire in the UK, Derwent Management Services (DMS) provides performance monitoring, risk management and benchmarking information, focused on the automotive sectors of the … Read More »
Self-installed vehicle tracking solution offers alternative to hardwired devices
The firm says Ctrack Plug & Play can be fitted within a matter of seconds and transferred when required between different assets. It connects quickly and … Read More »
Geneva Motor Show: Fiat Panda Cross to debut
Based on the standard Panda, the Cross features more chunky styling, with a new bumper and lights along with a titanium look skid plate. There’s also … Read More »
Peugeot UK appoints new MD
Le Guevel joins the UK business on 1st April 2014 from Beijing where he is currently the deputy managing director of Dongfeng Peugeot, the Brand’s joint … Read More »
UK plays significant role in ALD million vehicle milestone
The vehicle leasing giant reported that it finished 2013 with a fleet of 1,008,840 vehicles and annual growth of 5.6%. The achievement comes just over a … Read More »
Alphabet ramps up for further public sector growth
As part of its plans, the firm has recruited fleet specialist Simon Barr as sales manager. Formerly business development manager at Venson Automotive Solutions, Barr brings … Read More »
