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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 »
Number of drink-drive arrests falls over Christmas
Results from the latest Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) Christmas drink and drug driving campaign show that 191,040 breath tests were administered, up from 175,831 … Read More »
Fleets urged to turn to WLC approach as cost remains a key concern
New research from Venson Automotive Solutions, the independent leasing and fleet management specialist, reports that containing costs is the biggest worry for fleet operators for the … Read More »
Couple sentenced after claiming company car stolen following car crash
Reported by the Yorkshire Post, the court heard how Andrew Lynch and Hallie Hirst had been at a funeral in November last year when Ms Hirst, … Read More »
Devon fleet drivers taught to deal with road accidents under new council initiative
Under the project, a day of road safety training has already been run by Driver First Assist (DFA), a not-for-profit organisation comprising drivers who have been … Read More »
BVRLA recognises fleet sector’s significance to latest manufacturing stats
The newly released data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers & Traders (SMMT) show that output rose 3.1% last year to over 1.5 million units. This … Read More »
UK car production to peak in 2017 at 1.9 million vehicles, says KPMG
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 »
3.1% rise in UK car production is mainly due to overseas appeal of models
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 »
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 »
