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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 »
Free EST webinars to address fleet benefits of leasing, routing software & travel planning
The line-up of webinars includes a session on “Can leasing fleet vehicles save your organisation money?” which takes place on 19th February 2014?at 12 to 12.30pm. The … Read More »
Latest TyreSafe image shows “tyre maintenance madness”
The tyre, which was removed from a high-performance BMW 3-series, was so worn that none of its tread pattern remained, making it virtually useless in the … Read More »
New Europcar Privilege loyalty programme offers extra benefits for fleets
The new Privilege programme gives access to free weekend rewards as of the third leisure hire, discount coupon vouchers as of the second leisure hire and … Read More »
Government considers 60mph limit for M3 stretch
The Highways Agency is already running a consultation on a 32-mile section of the M1 in a move to cut air pollution and has now launched … Read More »
Geneva Motor Show: Peugeot to premiere 308 SW, 108 & new engine tech
The carmaker’s stand will include the new 308 SW, which goes on sale from April and offers a large boot volume including underfloor storage, a light … Read More »
Fleet Evolution launches salary sacrifice scheme for EVs
Titled "Electric Flex", the new product is based on the normal package but will also allow customers to use up to four weeks of normal car … Read More »
Geneva Motor Show: Vauxhall to debut new 1.0-litre three-cylinder in ADAM
Showcased at last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, the new, all-aluminium 1.0 ECOTEC Direct Injection Turbo petrol engine has been developed at Vauxhall/Opel’s International Technical Development Centre … Read More »
DfT expects £170m underspend on ULEV financial support
Plans to improve uptake of ULEVs – which emit less than 75g/km CO2 – were laid out during the 2010 spending review, where the government announced … Read More »
ATS highlights free brake checks for fleets as wet weather continues
Department for Transport Statistics recorded in 2012 show that 62,852 cars were reported in accidents on wet roads or in floods, and 3,663 light commercials. These … Read More »
Updated Volkswagen Scirocco cuts CO2 to 107g/km
Due to be unveiled alongside the new Polo at the Geneva Motor Show in March, the Scirocco’s refresh will mark 40 years since the original coupe … Read More »
Toyota recalls around 295,000 vehicles
The carmaker has filed documents with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to say it is recalling around 57,000 Lexus RX350 crossover vehicles and 109,000 … Read More »
Autorola appoints Vmoves for inspection and collection contract
As a result of the contract, within just two months Autorola has achieved levels of speed and service delivery that are said to be market-leading for … Read More »
