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Renault Nissan cuts future model costs with scalable vehicle architecture
CMF will make its first appearance in the platform of the new Nissan Qashqai, X-Trail and US-market Rogue SUVs, all set to be unveiled later this … Read More »
Vauxhall ADAM to be first talking car
The intelligent assistant technology from Apple can be used on ADAM models fitted with the IntelliLink infotainment system and will enable iPhone owners to give voice … Read More »
Hitachi Capital to drive rental business forward
This includes the implementation of the Fleetondemand technology to increase efficiencies and drive down costs, as well as the appointment of Kathleen Whittam, formerly at Europcar … Read More »
New Europcar branch at Nottingham Station
Travellers in the region have access to a range of vehicles and vans and customers can collect and drop off vehicles from 8am to 6pm Monday … Read More »
“Unusable” roads costing SMEs £5bn per year
According to the Local Government Association (LGA), which represents more than 370 councils across England and Wales, the backlog of repairs needed on UK roads is … Read More »
Specsavers campaign makes eyecare more eye-catching for fleets
Under safety, health and wellbeing regulations, it is the employer’s role to provide eyecare for relevant employees and ensure that this provision is communicated. Specsavers Corporate … Read More »
Use salary sacrifice to ‘complement’ company cars, says tax expert
Speaking at a recent ACFO fleet briefing held in Canary Wharf, Rees told attendees that an increasing number of employers are offering staff the opportunity to … Read More »
80% of fleets still ignoring whole-life cost approach
Speaking at the “Fleet Management in a Changing World” seminar held in Canary Wharf, fleet experts Dan Rees, senior manager, Deloitte Car Consulting, and Andrew Cronin, … Read More »
Audi A3 Saloon to target mainstream D-segment
The A3 saloon launches in September and marks the first time Audi has offered the model with a boot. Manufactured in a new plant in Hungary, … Read More »
Mazda expands fleet network & sales team
The brand has increased its Fleet Specialist Dealer network by 50%, with Holdcroft Mazda in Stoke-on-Trent and RRG Mazda in Salford, Greater Manchester becoming the fifth … Read More »
TRACKER Fleet gains Fuel Card Integration
The fuel card feature, which is compatible with all fuel card providers, allows customers to upload their fuel card data and integrate information within existing areas … Read More »
Company cars remain attractive benefit, says leading fleet manager
That was the message from ACFO director Caroline Sandall at a recent ACFO fleet briefing held in association with Motorexpo, the world’s largest free-to-visit motoring event. … Read More »
Europcar adds A-Class AMG Sport to Prestige Range
The A-Class joins existing Mercedes models in the Prestige Range including the SLK Roadster and the GL-Class, and offers 18-inch AMG multi-spoke alloy wheels, sport seats … Read More »
New Arval rental calculator to generate fleet savings
The tool can be used for any business journey to inform the fleet manager whether a short-term rental vehicle is a cheaper option than completing the … Read More »
CAP Monitor gets radical upgrade to new Gold Book tool
First launched in 1991, CAP Monitor has now been renamed as “CAP Gold Book” and radically upgraded to enhance the accuracy and breadth of its forecasts. … Read More »
EST helps City of York Council fleet go electric
The council was keen to learn more about the potential benefits of plug-in vehicles as part of its Low Emission Strategy and so applied to take … Read More »
Surrey fleet takes delivery of UK’s first Volvo V60 Plug-in Hybrid
The company is a British design and innovation business developing its own hybrid solar technology and finance director Nick Simmons believes the eco-friendly Volvo reflects the … Read More »
Rising commuting costs force budget cuts, finds PwC
The research found that over half of respondents say their transport costs have risen in the past year with many cutting back on essentials such as … Read More »
BMW 4 Series Coupe revealed
The car marks the start of a new model line for BMW which, as Audi has done with the A5, will separate the sportier cars on … Read More »
Brake reveals Fleet Safety Awards winners
Altogether, 103 entries were received from 40 organisations this year, with winners comprising: Fleet Safety Analysis and Action Award, sponsored by ARI Fleet Services: BT Company … Read More »
Masternaut & Balfour Beatty Fleet Services recognised for fleet safety partnership
Organised by road safety charity Brake, the awards celebrate those working in the field of road risk management to improve safety and help reduce the number … Read More »
Hyundai to work on brand awareness
Although the company has been heavily involved in football sponsorship since 1999 with both UEFA and FIFA, Mark Hall, marketing director for Hyundai Motor Europe, believes … Read More »
European fleet cars slash CO2 emissions by 15% in four years
The report analysed the reduction in CO2 emissions from new company cars in 11 European countries between 2008 and 2012. Extrapolating the figures out, the report … Read More »
Chinese EVs go on trial with fleets
Over 50 of the right-hand drive cars have now arrived in the country and will shortly go into service with a number of fleets, including private … Read More »
Ogilvie continues fleet expansion in Northern Ireland with new offices
The business, the only privately-owned and operated full service vehicle leasing and fleet management company operating in Northern Ireland, has moved to Quay Gate House in … Read More »
EU to make eCall mandatory from 2015
The Commission has adopted two proposals to ensure that, by October 2015, cars will automatically call emergency services in case of a serious crash. The “eCall” … Read More »
New TomTom Go includes updated traffic delay info & speed camera warnings
Included within the new features is Lifetime TomTom Traffic, which pinpoints exactly where delays start and end, helping drivers to get to their destinations faster. Drivers … Read More »
Autoglass to drive fleet business in Scotland & Northern Ireland with new appointment
Scott, who has previously held commercial roles at Arval and Allstar, will report to Jeremy Rochfort, national sales manager for Autoglass and will also manage relationships … Read More »
Avis launches new 4×4 car category
The new SE 3.0 204PS Tiptronic model is being introduced to the Avis range of vehicles available from London Heathrow Airport, Edinburgh Airport and Glasgow Airport. … Read More »
Google acquisition of Waze to benefit fleet telematics, says Masternaut
Terms of the deal were not announced but according to Reuters, Google paid $1.3bn for the for the Tel Aviv-based start-up. The app combines online maps … Read More »
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