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JLR expansion shows benefits of targeting right customers in downturn, says car industry analyst
Commenting on the company’s announcement, which follows the news last week that Honda is to cut 800 jobs in the UK, Stadler, who is associate professor … Read More »
British Gas boosts UK fleet with Nissan Primastar additions
The short and long wheelbase vans have been deployed around the country and are becoming a familiar sight as households and businesses across the country get … Read More »
Jaguar Land Rover announces 800 new jobs in UK
The carmaker sold a total of 357,773 vehicles in 2012, up by 30%, helped by the launch of new and updated models as well as strong … Read More »
Martin Wilson appointed to new Hyundai fleet director role
The role, which became effective on 1 January 2013, sees Wilson assume responsibility for all of Hyundai’s fleet operations including contract hire, remarketing, government contracts and fleet … Read More »
Van Excellence signs up first Industry Partners to promote scheme
The scheme was launched in 2010 to promote high standards of van operation and driving by accrediting operators again code of good practice. The addition of Industry … Read More »
Renault launches new Captur compact crossover
Built on the Clio/Nissan Juke platform and featuring a compact footprint, the Captur is intended to offer the styling and driving position of an SUV, with … Read More »
Hudson Kapel launches new remarketing business
Dubbed HK Remarketing, the business will be headed up by former Aston Barclay sales & marketing director lan Henson, who takes on responsibility for developing the HK Remarketing … Read More »
Used car values to drop 3-5% from 2016, predicts KeeResources
Managing director Denis Keenan commented: ‘While the possibility exists of the UK being used even more as a dumping ground at a time when the EU … Read More »
Halfords Autocentres to drive fleet growth
Phil Bancroft and Marie Howes join existing business development manager Jason Gill and bring Halfords Autocentres’ fleet account handling team to a total of six members. … Read More »
BVRLA has positive news for fleet industry in 2013 outlook
The association says that the fleet sector will continue to be a reliable source of business for manufacturers who will struggle to cope with what is … Read More »
Honda to axe 800 jobs in UK
The carmaker said that it is entering into formal consultation on the job losses, which would be made by spring this year, and added that the … Read More »
Clackmannanshire Council replaces diesel vans with Renault Kangoo EVs
The vans form part of the council’s drive to cut carbon emissions, save money and cut fossil fuel use in line with the Scottish Government’s plans … Read More »
Honda rolls out online SMR solution and Honda Fleet Promise service package
The new online SMR solution has been launched following the appointment of Silverstone-based Fleet Influence Limited as a new partner to run the project. The system … Read More »
HMRC updates company car calculator with 2013 BiK rates
The calculator now allows calculations for the years 2008-09 to 2013-14, by including the forthcoming 2013/14 changes that were announced in the 2011 Budget. These changes … Read More »
A record-breaking year for SEAT
With 38,798 new SEAT cars registered in the UK, 2012 has become the company’s best ever year for sales, and one during which it has achieved … Read More »
Lexus provides glimpse of all-new IS ahead of world debut
The new IS F Sport models can be instantly recognised thanks to their special grille and front bumper design. The “waistline” of the spindle-shaped grille is … Read More »
Kia fleet sales rise 32% in flat market
Last year saw the brand record a total of 66,629 registrations, of which over 35,000 units went to fleet – a 32% increase on the previous … Read More »
Fleet and retail sales figures give Vauxhall a year to remember
Vauxhall’s flagship Insignia achieved number one in its segment and outsold two of its major rivals by 50% at both retail and fleet. The Astra GTC three-door sports … Read More »
Renault Twizy joins Domino's Pizza delivery fleet
Based out of the franchise in Old Town’s High Street, Domino’s delivers until 5am all over the city, so the electric vehicle’s silent running allows it … Read More »
Fujitsu UK & Ireland extends fleet agreement with Lex Autolease
The company’s fleet, a combination of business need and benefit vehicles, are leased and fully-managed on a contract-hire and accident management blended solution from Lex Autolease. … Read More »
DS line plays part in Citroen’s strong fleet sales for 2012
Full-year figures released by the SMMT show that Citroen’s fleet car sales were up by just over 10% in a sector where overall fleet volumes declined … Read More »
Salary sacrifice uptake to rise in 2013 while average fleet emissions fall, predicts Zenith
The company says it saw a 70% rise in salary sacrifice scheme implementation in 2012 due to a combination of both new customer wins and increased … Read More »
Nissan records best-ever fleet sales results in 2012
Total car fleet sales rose from 47,877 in 2011 to 50,990 in 2012, underpinned by a 114%surge in Juke sales year on year to take the … Read More »
Hyundai shows HCD-14 teaser prior to Detroit unveil
Although the carmaker has provided little details, the concept will provide a preview of its forthcoming premium vehicle design, which will include advanced 3-D gesture-based technology … Read More »
Morgan Sindall Group signs up for complete fleet solution from Northgate
The deal, which will help reduce the outlay of capital on the group’s 1,000+ fleet of commercial vehicles, includes over 550 rental vehicles in addition to … Read More »
Ford extends UK market sales lead in 2012
Ford's full-year car sales beat overall UK market growth, increasing by 6.0% in 2012, compared with 2011. Other highlights of the official full-year 2012 figures from … Read More »
Peugeot sales up by 5.6% in 2012 on the previous year
The mid-year arrival of the eagerly-awaited new 208 saw the strongest order-take for a launch car in the Company’s history, and this has meant sales of … Read More »
Simply the best!
The competition is being organised by ALD Automotive and Toyota & Lexus Fleet Services, in association with Fleet World magazine. Company car drivers and fleet managers … Read More »
Dawson & Sanderson signs up to short-term hire deal with CVR
Based in Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear, the Corporate Travel Services division provides comprehensive business travel management packages, including transport, accommodation, foreign currency, visa applications and … Read More »
Commercial vehicle market down 5.9% for 2012
Figures for December show that the month was particularly challenging for the overall market, with a 15.8% decline to 19,384 units. Truck registrations were up 6.4% … Read More »
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