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Citroën boosted by senior commercial vehicle promotion
Scott takes up his new role, which will be based at Citroën UK’s new Coventry head office, after 18 months as Commercial Vehicle Operations manager. Reporting … Read More »
TRACKER software helps improve fleet efficiency of Tennants UK
Trading for over 40 years, Nottingham-based Tennants UK Ltd supplies number plate systems, traffic management signs and equipment and reflective sheeting. Since employing TRACKER’s telematics technology it has … Read More »
Customer satisfaction top priority for service-led businesses
The study, entitled “The Road Ahead – The Future of Field Service Delivery”, was designed to delve into the issues that keep industry managers up at night, … Read More »
Nissan unveils 2013 Note
The new Note was unveiled as the Invitation concept car at this year’s Geneva motor show, where Nissan executive vice president Andy Palmer confirmed production at … Read More »
Jaama boosts customer service team
Mr Welch, who is a Microsoft Certified Professional and has a degree in computer science, joins the business after seven years of service at CFC Solutions. … Read More »
Stanley and Dewalt sign three-year deal with Nissan for liveried Navara supply
The black 2.5dCi diesel Navara pick-ups have been specially adapted for the tool brands and feature fitted internal racking, secure shelving and product storage space as … Read More »
Agent Orange signs five-year telematics deal with Ctrack
Under the five-year deal, the company will install the system across 71 vans to reduce annual fuel usage by 10% and vehicle accidents by 20%. Ctrack … Read More »
White Clarke Group sponsors automotive industry's "Book of Numbers"
The publication, edited by Professor Peter Cooke, is the industry’s definitive annual review, offering a unique insight into the statistics and trends for key sectors in … Read More »
Business mileage made easy with new Audi smartphone app
Available from iTunes, the Audi Mileage Tracker app enables business users to enter the amount normally claimed per mile or kilometre, and to apply this to … Read More »
Tusker appoints Sinclair as chief operating officer
Reporting to chief executive David Hosking, Sinclair, joins the company after 12 years’ experience with multi-marque leasing company Alphabet, which is owned by BMW Group. Sinclair … Read More »
Rapid to start from under £13,000
Executives confirmed that the car, marginally smaller than the current Octavia externally, but with more space inside, will remain extremely price competitive in the face of … Read More »
Karl Stracke steps down as GM Europe president to take on special assignments
GM vice chairman, Steve Girsky, currently chairman of the Opel Supervisory Board, will serve as acting head of GM’s European operations as the company searches for … Read More »
Road safety statistics questioned
The driver training company has spoken out following comments made in the House of Commons. Responding to a parliamentary question, Meg Munn, Labour MP for Sheffield … Read More »
PSA Peugeot Citroen to reorganise French production workforce
Philippe Varin, chairman of the PSA Peugeot Citroen Managing Board, said the firm will close its Aulnay plant near Paris, which employs 3,000 workers, in 2014. The … Read More »
LeasePlan agrees fleet management deal with Danfoss
Danfoss, who employ approximately 17, 500 people globally and have a presence in 53 countries pride themselves in providing solutions to global climate change challenges and … Read More »
Chargemaster and TfL unite to extend POLAR charging network
Source London, which was set up by the Mayor of London, Boris Johnson, in May 2011 has already installed more than 700 points in the London … Read More »
Concept Vehicle Leasing picks up award at gala ceremony
‘This Year's winner has proved to be a very professional business with progressive management in a competitive market,’ stated Gary Kendall from award sponsor Newsquest as he announced Concept … Read More »
Carmakers voice concerns over tough EU emissions targets
ACEA Secretary General, Ivan Hodac said that the auto industry shares concerns about global warming and is contributing actively to find sustainable solutions. In 2011, the … Read More »
Climatecars fleet to expand
The zero emissions car service, which runs a fleet of Renault Fluence electric vehicles as well as Toyota Prius and seven-seat Prius+ hybrids, has installed its … Read More »
Ford celebrates 40m engine milestone at Dagenham plant
Ford Dagenham, which has been engineering and manufacturing engines since 1931, now specialises in fuel-efficient diesel engines for Ford’s small, medium, and large car ranges, as … Read More »
Tyresafe: Tyre convictions remain alarmingly high
The shocking statistics reveal that the number of people successfully convicted in England and Wales in 2011 at a Magistrates court for driving with dangerous or … Read More »
First pictures of ultra-personalised ADAM released
Using premium materials and design cues often found in the luxury sector, ADAM is a three-door, four-seater that will be unveiled at this year’s Paris Motorshow, … Read More »
Sub-95g/km CO2 emissions planned for Civic 1.6 diesel
The lightweight, Swindon-built 118bhp diesel engine, which will be fitted to the forthcoming CR-V and is earmarked for a low-carbon Accord shortly afterwards, is expected to … Read More »
Emerald Automotive to launch dedicated fleet hybrid van
A low-emission hybrid delivery van designed specifically for fleets? That is part of the business plan from Intelligent Energy and Revolve Technologies, two UK-based companies that … Read More »
Virtual sale a success for Kia
The special event was staged at the world famous Kia Oval Cricket ground and marked the official used market debut of the New Kia Picanto and … Read More »
Ebbon-Dacs launches MoDrive software
It is shortly to be trialled by drivers at a well-known leasing company ahead of a planned launch later this year. Further fleet operator trials are … Read More »
Fleet insurance to rise
Figures released by The Actuarial Profession have shown that despite an 11% fall in road traffic accidents between 2010 and 2011, personal injury claims have risen … Read More »
Fleet used values up, but volumes down says Manheim
The percentage of new price has also risen year-on-year, increasing by 2%, to 35%. Overall, however, the volume of all cars available – across fleet, dealer … Read More »
BCA Pulse: Used LCV values falls to annual low in June
However, year-on-year, June 2012 was ahead by £31 (around ¾ of one per cent) compared to the same month in 2011, despite the average age climbing … Read More »
Honda strengthens corporate position with 11% YOY sales increase
Honda’s true fleet performance excludes rental and Motability sales and the increase has been driven by particularly strong results in March (up 15% on last year), … Read More »
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