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Red Bull Technology focuses on driver safety with TRACKER
The team is to use the TRACKER Reporter technology to help them reduce carbon emissions, manage fuel usage, control costs and focus on staff safety. Based … Read More »
Toyota senior vice president to deliver keynote address at NAFA’s 2011 I&E
Mr Edmond’s extensive career in the automotive industry brings a unique perspective to the I&E. He began his automotive career in 1970 at Ford Motor Company … Read More »
Bright lights pose glaringly obvious risk to drivers, says AA
The organisation says that glare from low sun or headlights causes more injury accidents than poor visibility due to rain, sleet, snow or fog. Analysis of … Read More »
Fleets back "Kids Say SLOW DOWN!" campaign in Road Safety Week
A national survey of 15,000 9-13 year-olds launched for Road Safety Week by Brake and business insurance specialist QBE finds that almost nine in 10 children … Read More »
Calderdale Council becomes latest "business champion"
The 52 business champions are used to promote the financial, legal and moral benefits of occupational road risk management to public and private sector organisations across … Read More »
IFS launches salary sacrifice scheme with risk elimination
Called "Justdrive", the scheme has been set up due the to the increased interest the leasing firm is seeing from customers. It says it delivers a … Read More »
Spending review stymieing business vehicle finance
According to the FLA, business usage of financing for cars dropped by 17% for new cars, and by 4% for used cars in September. Overall so … Read More »
EV workshop to explore how fleets can adopt technology
Open to fleet managers, the event on Thursday November 25th, 9am-1pm, at is part of the Growth Project Logistics 2 programme, which helps North-East companies adopt … Read More »
Christmas increases grey fleet risk, says Mycompanyfleet
'Fleet managers and HR managers have a legal duty to ensure that vehicles used on company business are safe and fit for purpose, but at this … Read More »
Fiat to spearhead return to North America with debut of 500
Speaking at the Los Angeles International Auto Show, Laura Soave, manager of the Fiat brand in North Americ, said: 'The Fiat 500 has always been the … Read More »
Ford cuts stake in Mazda
Ford currently holds an 11% stake, which will be reduced to 3.5%. The remaining 7.5% will be sold via off-auction trading through the Tokyo Stock Exchange … Read More »
Appetite for premium models grows despite falling sales, says JATO
Overall, the European performance is 4.6% down on October 2009's position. Sales in Europe's "Big Five" markets of Great Britain, Germany, Spain, France and Italy are … Read More »
Volvo to carve out unique Scandinavian profile
'From now on, you can expect us to do things faster, better and smarter,' said Mr Jacoby. 'We will bring new ideas to the market quicker … Read More »
New Mazda dealer to focus on fleet sales under corporate appointment
The recently opened dealership, which is part of the family-owned Scotland-based Eastern Western Motor Group, will be headed up by Greg Law as corporate sales manager. … Read More »
Easi-Drive makes major donation to Ben
Easi-Drive has chosen the charity as a beneficiary of its WheelsforGood fund, which was created by managing director Simon Bellamy, in order to give something back … Read More »
Commercial vehicle manufacturers focused on sustainable transport
Speaking at the annual event, Leif Johansson, chairman of the ACEA commercial vehicle board and president & CEO of Volvo Group, stated: 'The European commercial vehicle … Read More »
New Infiniti hybrid to get standard audible pedestrian warning system
The model, which goes on sale in six months' time, responds to concerns that pedestrians and other road users can't hear hybrid vehicles through the inclusion … Read More »
Green hotel finds room for new SEAT Leon E Ecomotive
The newly opened Rafayel on the Left Bank, in Battersea styles itself as "one of the world’s first environmentally-conscious luxury hotels" and uses a number of … Read More »
European car registrations drop 16.6% in October
The data shows that all major markets faced a double-digit downturn, ranging from -18.5% in France, to -20.0% in Germany, -22.2% in the UK, -28.8% in … Read More »
Renault iCare system to help LCV fleets tackle maintenance concerns
The manufacturer has highlighted recent research conducted by the Vehicle and Operator Services Agency (VOSA), which claimed that van fleet offences in certain areas are exceeding … Read More »
Fleet Alliance launches new e-fleet system for fleets
The new online solution also provides the capability to capture business mileage with total accuracy, manage grey fleet and cash allowance vehicles, meet duty of care … Read More »
VRA to hold inaugural remarketing conference in January
With interest expected to be very high and ticket sales brisk, the VRA is limiting attendance to around 175 guests in order to create a truly … Read More »
GE to convert half of global fleet to EVs by 2015
The multinational corporation has announced that it is to purchase 25,000 electric vehicles by 2015 for use on its own fleet and for its customers through … Read More »
TomTom expands truck routing in Europe with new TomTom PRO 7100 TRUCK
The PRO 7100 TRUCK offers route guidance for large vehicles in 45 countries. The route guidance favours major roads, minimises sharp turns and makes allowances for … Read More »
Volkswagen agrees to buy PHS from Porsche
The family shareholders of the car seller have resolved to exercise the put option to sell the business at a fixed price of €3.3 billion. The … Read More »
RTR reduces recovery and repair costs for fleet operators
The firm has launched a new free membership breakdown and recovery scheme as well as extensive repair and litigation facilities. The Breakdown and Repair Scheme is … Read More »
Mitsubishi signs JV deal with GAC Group
At present Mitsubishi Motors holds a 14.59% stake in GAC Changfeng while GAC Group, one of the main players in the Chinese automobile industry, has 29.0%. … Read More »
NAFA’s legislative team clarifies sales of taxable fuel issue
Two months ago, NAFA Fleet Management Association sought clarification on two issues of great importance to fleet managers in the public service sector: the first dealt … Read More »
Kia launches ethanol-gasoline powered Soul for Brazilian market
The new Soul Flex is being debuted at the Brazilian Motor Show in São Paulo and is scheduled to go on sale in Brazil early next … Read More »
Europcar goes live with new and improved website
The improved user-friendly version has been developed by Fortune Cookie, Europcar’s e-commerce agency since 2008, and integrates the latest technological innovations, such as automatically adapting to … Read More »
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