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Analysts predict record UK car production by 2017 as market hits six-year high
The newly released data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) shows that output rose 3.1% last year to over 1.5 million units, equating … Read More »
TRACKER & Garmin team up to launch fleet management solution
Dubbed TRACKER Vision, the system combines the Garmin Nüvi 2508LT-D UK sat nav with the fleet tracking product, TRACKER Fleet, to combine fleet tracking with job … Read More »
63% of drivers admit to speeding while driving for work
Carried out by MiX Telematics, the research also uncovered that work pressures play a major role in driver behaviour, with 37% citing “pressure to meet schedules” … Read More »
ACFO EV seminar speakers to include OLEV, EST & BMW
The seminar is being held on Tuesday 18th February from 10am to 4pm at BMW Oxford and sees ACFO join forces with BMW and a wide … Read More »
Grass Roots introduces salary sacrifice car scheme
The company has a strong focus on its own employee engagement and identified that a salary sacrifice car scheme could add significant value to its employees … Read More »
Volkswagen Group Leasing adds to public sector sales team
Dorman will be managing accounts in the north of the UK, from Birmingham up into Scotland. He will be responsible for winning new accounts and retaining … Read More »
RoSPA to recognise individual safety champions in new awards scheme
The safety charity’s Guardian Angel Awards will run alongside the RoSPA Occupational Health and Safety Awards 2014 and are intended to honour those whose ‘initiative, diligence, … Read More »
Mazda Contract Hire to boost Mazda6 fleet demand with market-leading rental rate
Available through Mazda Contract Hire, the £199+VAT deal offers a £10 per month improvement in monthly contract hire rates, compared with the final quarter of last … Read More »
New all-electric chauffeur company launches in London
Named eConnect Cars, the private hire company has a fleet composed entirely of LEAFs in the range-topping Tekna trim, which includes front and rear heated leather … Read More »
Devon council scraps CCTV car
According to the BBC, the CCTV car costs £14,000 to run and issued 364 fines last year, generating £10,828. Councillor Robert Excell told the BBC: ‘The … Read More »
Post Office signs five-year sole supply deal with BT Fleet
The deal follows an 18-month tender process that saw BT Fleet selected for its ability to ensure vehicle availability and compliance to commercial vehicle regulations with … Read More »
Fleets tackle six-figure annual Penalty Charge bills with new software module
The firm says some of its clients had been paying out low six-figure sums in fines every year because they could not quickly and accurately process … Read More »
New Specsavers e-newsletter keeps fleets up to date with eyecare developments
Issued to clients on a regular basis, the e-newsletter informs of developments within eyecare, such as guides to legislation, research into specific industry sectors and the … Read More »
Fleet Show 2014: Silverstone Circuit becomes "eco-driving" hub for a day
The Fleet Show 2014 – organised by Fleet World magazine – will offer its audience of senior fleet decision-makers the opportunity to test drive a wide range of … Read More »
RCI Financial Services moves contract hire inhouse for Renault, Dacia, Nissan & Infiniti
Arval will continue to operate Renault, Dacia, Infiniti and Nissan Business Finance and fulfil new orders until 30th June 2014. After this point, they will also … Read More »
Skoda adds 85g/km Octavia Hatch GreenLine to line-up
The GreenLine version is powered by a 1.6-litre TDI CR 110PS diesel engine, giving a an official combined cycle fuel consumption of 88.3 mpg with CO2 … Read More »
Motorists more considerate to older drivers & classic cars
The AA Populus poll of 17,629 motorists has found that a fifth of respondents are more likely to give way for drivers of classic and revered … Read More »
First motorway services pub now open
The Hope and Champion bar and restaurant is located at the Beaconsfield services and will be open from 4am until 1am seven days a week. It … Read More »
FMG showcases incident recovery techniques to Transport Secretary
Working alongside one of Europe’s largest specialist recovery operators, Cheshire-based Egertons Recovery Ltd, the “Clear project” mirrored the removal of an overturned vehicle from a restricted … Read More »
Hyundai reveals Genesis at Detroit
The new model is the first Hyundai to display Fluidic Sculpture 2.0, the second-generation of the company’s design signature, which will also be seen on the … Read More »
DVLA warns about third-party driving licence renewal reminders
The organisation said that it is not responsible for the services, which are in no way affiliated with DVLA and may cost drivers more. It added: … Read More »
Renault ends production of Fluence Z.E. electric car
The car had been developed with battery swap technology in mind, and a version compatible with Isreaeli company Better Place’s swap stations was available in Israel … Read More »
Latest Glass’s used car top 10 shows return of seasonal trends for 4x4s
The firm’s latest data shows that the Audi Q3 was the fastest selling car, with an average of 33.5 days on Britain’s forecourts, followed in second … Read More »
Fleet & Lease values up 11.3% in 2013
Average fleet & lease values improved by £909 to £8,889 in 2013, a rise of 11.3% compared to 2012. Both average age and mileage fell last year. Average … Read More »
Lower-paid drivers still making cutbacks to afford fuel
The research finds that in January 2012, 65% of drivers in professional and senior management jobs were cutting back because of high pump prices. This has … Read More »
Hertfordshire plugs into new E-Car hire club
The University’s Environment and Sustainability team has partnered with Source East (the region’s electric vehicle recharging network) and E-Car Club (the UK’s first entirely electric pay-per-use … Read More »
A47 improvement study to include A12 section
The study is one of six that were previously announced at the 2013 Spending Round in a move to identify solutions to long-standing road hotspots across … Read More »
Days Contract Hire issues top tips for winter driving
The guidance comes from Days Contract Hire and is intended to help keep fleet drivers safely on the road during the harshest conditions. The Top Tips … Read More »
Louisa Bell joins Avis Budget UK as commercial director
Bell joins Avis Budget UK from Cigna HealthCare, where she was commercial director for the UK and brings over 15 years experience within the travel industry, … Read More »
Mazda fleet sales soar 84% on back of SKYACTIV technology
Mazda attributes its fleet success to its SKYACTIV technology, which is featured on the Mazda6 that was launched in early 2013 and has seen April-December 2013 … Read More »
