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VOSA & DSA merge for new Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
The launch of the DVSA follows the announcement of the DSA and VOSA merger in June, following the motoring services strategy consultation. Robert Goodwill said: ‘The … Read More »
Fleet Show grows again in 2014
The event – which has grown every year since its launch in 2011 – has developed into the UK fleet industry’s most important one-day event, with virtually every … Read More »
Search is on for Fleet Driver of the Year 2014
Now in its second year, this unique event puts fleet drivers’ skills to the ultimate test. Those company car drivers that wish to compete need to … Read More »
HMRC cuts Advisory Fuel Rates
The latest rates are effective from 1st December until further notice and can be used to reimburse company car drivers for business mileage. The rates see … Read More »
Lower fuel prices are no excuse to rest on laurels, says Chevin
The firm adds that there is a wide variance between best and worst practice. Managing director Ashley Sowerby said: ‘Among the fleets with which we work, … Read More »
European RV & automotive consultancy expand into UK
Based in Berkshire, BF Forecasts (UK) Ltd will be headed up by Tim Lewis as MD. Lewis brings over 20 years’ experience in the UK and … Read More »
New What Car? leasing business to target SME fleet customers
Working in partnership with LeaseCarsDirect.co.uk, What Car? has launched a dedicated section of its website (www.whatcar.com/car-leasing), which will marry local private and SME business customers to … Read More »
Nissan addresses EV versatility with customer commitment scheme
Open to new and existing Nissan LEAF drivers, the CARE-EV scheme covers five areas including the option for retail and Motability customers to use a petrol … Read More »
Five Euro NCAP stars for Mazda3, 308, Q50 & Outlander PHEV
Five-star winners included the new Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, which was awarded a score of 86% for adult occupant protection, 84% for child occupant protection, 64% for … Read More »
Visioncall opts for Toyota Auris as best all-round proposition for fleet
In total, Visioncall will take delivery of 80 Auris company cars over the next three years under a deal with Arval, with the first vehicles having … Read More »
Vincent St Claire appointed as new commercial director at Fleet Assist
His appointment follows recent product and business expansion for the Cambridgeshire-based outsourced service, maintenance and repair (SMR) network management, which is looking to further develop and … Read More »
Royal British Legion takes 100th vehicle from Lex Autolease
The two firms have been working together since 2011 during which time Lex has implemented a whole-life cost model that has helped to significantly reduce the … Read More »
Fleet demand prompts Enterprise Rent-A-Car to open third Aberdeen branch
Located in South Aberdeen on Girdleness Road, the new branch is ideally placed for the Tullos and Altens industrial estates and is 250 metres from Wellington … Read More »
Volkswagen Group Leasing to strengthen customer relations under new appointments
Scott Mandry joins the firm as corporate account manager for the Southern region while Jenny Richards takes on the role for the Northern region. They will … Read More »
Fleets warned of possibility of higher car prices as KPMG advises car makers to review strategies
The accounting giant says that car firms have managed to weather the recession in the UK by sacrificing margin through lower prices but as the economy … Read More »
Mazda embarks on ‘unprecedented product offensive’ with five global launches
Whilst the actual models haven’t been confirmed, according to reports, they are likely to include a replacement for the current Mazda2 and Mazda5 as well as … Read More »
Honda Civic Tourer to offer pricing from £20,265 & emissions from 99g/km
Available to order from December, the new model arrives in dealerships in February and is being reintroduced to the range after a gap of more than 10 … Read More »
NHS signs deal with Enterprise to provide 4x4s for winter back-up
Enterprise have made a special arrangement with the Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent Partnership NHS Trust to supply 4×4 vehicles when snow or heavy rain hits … Read More »
Cobra gears up for fleet growth under new appointment
Effective 2nd December, the newly created role sees Pearce take on full responsibility for sales and marketing for Cobra as it prepares to launch Fleet Services … Read More »
Brake dispenses winter weather advice for fleet drivers
The road safety charity is calling on organisations to ensure their drivers follow the A, B, C of staying safe in bad weather conditions: Avoid driving … Read More »
New Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV to offer BiK of 5%
Due on sale in spring 2014, the car’s low emissions mean that it will be exempt from the London Congestion Charge while fleets and drivers will … Read More »
Itec signs £1.5m deal with Toyota/Lexus for first major all-hybrid fleet in UK
The deal, which will establish what is believed to be the first all-hybrid fleet of its kind and size in the UK, comes as the firm … Read More »
Days Contract Hire to underpin expansion plans with new software
The firm, which manages a fleet of around 10,000 company cars, commercial vehicles and trailers, is a member of the privately-owned Days Motor Group, and was … Read More »
Mileage capture system drives down total business miles 25.7%
Mileage capture specialist Vertivia analysed both the business and private mileages driven by company drivers across its entire fleet. The analysis showed that one major UK … Read More »
Amarok proves trusty workhorse for RSPCA
Loaned to the Southridge RSPCA centre in Hertfordshire a year ago, the pick-up has proved invaluable in rescuing and rehoming a huge variety of animals, from … Read More »
Petrol prices at lowest level since 2011
Compared to a month ago, the average pump price of petrol has fallen from 132.16p a litre to 130.44p. It had risen to a late summer … Read More »
BMW to offer green electricity for EVs under Good Energy deal
Good Energy sources all its electricity from certified renewables across Britain, enabling BMW to provide its EV customers in the UK (excluding Northern Ireland) with access … Read More »
Don’t wait for January used car market bounce, fleets advised
Although the perceived wisdom is that values generally drop through the latter months of the year before rising again in January, Manheim says its data shows … Read More »
E-Training World enhances fleet modules to enable indepth driver evaluation
In addition to providing training, the modules also ask questions on key topics and now include the ability to export the driver responses so that fleet … Read More »
UK car production to continue increasing before peaking in 2017, says KPMG
The SMMT data shows that UK car manufacturing in October rose 17.4% to 160,854 units, the largest monthly increase so far this year, supported by strong … Read More »
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