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New KWIKview vehicle data tool to start from £100 per month, says KeeResources
Managing director Denis Keenan said: ‘Starting at just £100 per month for a single user, KWIKview not only delivers the most comprehensive source of up-to-date, real-time, … Read More »
Lack of knowledge and perceived high costs top fleet concerns over EVs, says Alphabet
The insight sessions, which culminated in a customer forum, highlighted a number of key questions around the introduction of EVs, with lack of understanding toping the … Read More »
ICFM members sign up thick and fast to 2013 “Leadership in Fleet Management” conference
Taking place on Tuesday 12th November at the Heritage Motor Centre, Gaydon, the event bears the theme of “Leadership in Fleet Management” and will include a … Read More »
Euro NCAP releases first crash avoidance system results
Real world claims data suggest that Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) systems can reduce rear-end crashes by one quarter or more and lead to a significant reduction … Read More »
Nissan issues teaser pic of 2014 Qashqai
The teaser shot doesn’t reveal much but Nissan has said that the new model will bring in advanced aerodynamics with sector-first technologies and state-of-the-art cabin infotainment … Read More »
Active Fleet Solutions & Irwin Mitchell team up for fleet incident management service
Dubbed TTS360, the new service can be used to either provide an all-encompassing service or a bespoke system to integrate with existing preferred suppliers to simplify … Read More »
Continued drop in road deaths in Scotland married by increase in vulnerable road user deaths
According to the annual road casualty figures for Scotland in 2012, overall road deaths fell by 6% to 174 last year. This continues the trend of … Read More »
Used car market set of “soft landing” as year ends, says CAP
So says CAP Automotive, which says that reduced values and increased supply are being seen in the marketplace, particularly with regard to cars over four and … Read More »
Third of fleets now offer salary sacrifice, reports ACFO
The online survey, which attracted responses from members and non-members collectively operating more than 19,000 company cars and employing more than 100,000 people, showed much higher … Read More »
Fleets urged to establish a Safe Driving policy that includes night driving advice
Suzanne Randall, corporate account manager for Specsavers Corporate Eyecare, said: ‘Basic considerations, like planning a journey and checking the route beforehand, can improve a driver’s safety. … Read More »
Volvo brings S60 and V60 under 100g/km CO2
Available across the S60, V60, XC60 and S80 models with a choice of manual or new eight-speed automatic gearboxes, the D4 unit is part of a … Read More »
BMW unveils new 2 Series model line
Set to debut at the North American International Auto Show in January, the 2 Series will be available globally from March 2014 and shares its platform … Read More »
New glass identification system to drive up accuracy for replacement windscreen orders, says Auto Windscreens
Following a successful live pilot, the windscreen repair and replacement specialist has already fully integrated the Screen Check system into its customer and workflow technology platform, … Read More »
Automotive sector leads way for corporate sustainability
The research has been published in the Tomorrow’s Value Rating (TVR), now in its tenth year, which assesses the sustainability performance of leading businesses worldwide. The … Read More »
More local authorities to switch off road lights
Ahead of the clocks changing this weekend an investigation by Halfords has identified that, following a big switch-off in 2012, at least eight county councils have … Read More »
Manheim readies for used market recovery
John Bailey, chief executive of Manheim Europe, said the programme was aimed at helping to curb a lack of liquidity in the automotive trade, in turn … Read More »
Fleet drivers warned to watch out for vulnerable road users as clocks go back
Cyclists and pedestrians are also being advised to ‘be seen and be safe’ as the end of British Summer Time approaches. The accident prevention charity is … Read More »
MPG Marathon puts spotlight on eco credentials of Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
In the test of 23 cars driven by independent journalists and company car drivers on UK roads, the Civic took third place for overall mpg, behind … Read More »
Business as usual following Maxxia acquisition of CLM Fleet Management
CLM Fleet Management has stressed that it’s business as usual following the news that it has been acquired by Maxxia, a provider of enterprise-wide financing solutions … Read More »
E-Car Club offers UK-first EV sharing scheme
E-Car Club launches with a fleet of four cars, based in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. These will be made available to staff at the … Read More »
Zenith refinances credit facilities to pursue growth aspirations
The transaction expands the company’s panel of lending partners, bringing Lloyds and ICG alongside long-term funders RBS and HSBC. Zenith continues to be majority owned by … Read More »
Alphabet aims to bring down EV ownership hurdles
AlphaElectric is being rolled out across all European markets where Alphabet operates and, although the company is part of BMW Group, it is available for all … Read More »
Leasedrive appoints Sean Farrell to board
Farrell joined the Leasedrive Group in November 2003 from Travelex Global and Financial Services Limited, where he was partnership development director. Earlier, he spent eight years … Read More »
Dramatic CCTV footage of tyre failures shows importance of regular driver checks
Unveiled by the Highways Agency and TyreSafe as part of October’s tyre safety month, the clips include a dramatic video of the moment a tyre fails … Read More »
Volkswagen follows up Group Fleet function launch with new customer-facing appointments
Earlier this year, the brand announced the launch of a new Group Fleet function to combine forces and maximise synergies between back office functions for all … Read More »
Honda to unveil compact crossover at Tokyo Motor Show
The compact crossover has already been shown at the Detroit Motor Show and will be based on Honda’s Global Compact Series platform – the same as … Read More »
Mercedes CLA & Peugeot 2008 scoop five-star results in latest Euro NCAP tests
The CLA scored 91% for adult occupant protection, 75% for child occupant, 74% for pedestrian and 81% for safety assist. Euro NCAP noted that the CLA … Read More »
Nissan launches “click and approve” video reports for maintenance work
After an initial inspection, the Nissan technician will make his recommendations in a simple talk-through video of the car, demonstrated here. He will send this via … Read More »
MoT price freeze could force test stations out of the market, says RMI
Earlier today, the Ministry of Justice announced that the statutory maximum price of the MoT test for a car will be frozen at £54.85 until 2015 – potentially saving … Read More »
MPs call for local authorities to work with firms on parking solutions
Launching the Transport Committee report on the need for stringent transparency parking charges, Ms Ellman said that the use of such charges and fines specifically to … Read More »
