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Fleets must keep pace with eSafety developments
Speaking this week at the eSafety Challenge 2010, organised by eSafetyAware and supported by RoadSafe, the company said fleets should look to procure vehicles with the … Read More »
UN organisation turns to Chevin to streamline world food programme
The FleetWave system will be rolled out in Uganda during July 2010 and internationally across the whole organisation by the end of the year. The move … Read More »
TomTom WORK tracking technology helps drive down business costs
The Grangemouth-based waste management and recycling firm has been supplied with the technology to assist in the management and control of its fleet of vans and … Read More »
Nissan announces fuel-saving technologies for FY2010
The company says its zero-emission vision is based on two key pillars, ZERO EMISSION and PURE DRIVE, which provides consumers a comprehensive range of eco-technologies from … Read More »
Car theft by keys on the rise, reports TRACKER
Latest data from the stolen vehicle tracking and recovery systems specialist shows that the percentage of vehicles it recovered that were stolen using the owner's keys … Read More »
2010 MPG Marathon to highlight how smarter driving reduces fuel consumption
The 2010 MPG Marathon is based at Ettington Chase, near Stratford on Avon. Drivers will cover a route totalling just less than 400 miles over a … Read More »
Glass's "hot" and "not" guide to used prestige cars
HOT A5 Sportback – This five-door variant suffered some negative feedback in the industry pre-launch, but is now performing well on the used market. Volume continues to … Read More »
"Name and shame" drivers to cut fuel costs, says Mycompanyfleet
That’s the view from Andrew Leech, business manager at Mycompanyfleet, the automotive division of HR solutions provider, NorthgateArinso, who says that the onus is on fleets … Read More »
PSA Peugeot Citroen reports 'best half-year ever'
During the period, worldwide sales of PSA Peugeot Citroen assembled vehicles and kits increased by 16.9% to 1,856,000. Jean-Marc Gales, executive vice president, brands, commented: 'This … Read More »
Peugeot 508 to pioneer eHDi and HYbrid4 technology
The Peugeot 508 will be available in two body styles: a Saloon (with a length of 4.79m) and a SW (4.81m). Both models will be revealed … Read More »
Lessees urged to get involved in new IFRS lease accounting standard
The call comes from Leaseurope, the trade body representing the European leasing and car rental industry, in advance of next month's anticipated publication of an exposure … Read More »
Euro NCAP to assess latest safety technologies under new reward system
The new reward system will complement Euro NCAP’s existing star rating scheme, with the safety safety organisation hoping it will incentivise manufacturers to accelerate the standard … Read More »
Manheim launches multi-channel remarketing website
The new stock search engine, called Connect, sits within the new website at www.manheimremarketing.co.uk and covers Manheim's physical auctions, live Simulcast links to auctions as well … Read More »
Organisations urged to embrace Road Safety Week 2010
Road Safety Week is organised by Brake, the road safety charity, with the support of the Department for Transport, and many business organisations. The theme of this … Read More »
Mazda reports growing fleet sales on back of Mazda3 and Mazda6 popularity
So says the carmaker after reporting a rise in "net fleet" sales, which totalled 2,977 units in the six months to 30 June; up over 18% … Read More »
Telematics provides key to compliance with health and safety
The company says that following the advent of the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007, which makes directors personally liable for ensuring employees’ safety at … Read More »
Fleets missing opportunity to save lives and increase profit
Research released today (13 July 2010) by eSafetyAware shows 60% of fleet managers in the UK believe safety is an important consideration when procuring vehicles. However, … Read More »
Sole supplier deal yields positive results for Arriva
The company previously used two suppliers for fleet finance and management services but six months ago it signed up to a sole supplier deal with Hitachi … Read More »
Alphabet on track for milestone in new-car carbon emissions
The average CO2 rating of cars purchased by Alphabet up to June 2010 was 140.2g/km. By the end of the year, the company expects this figure … Read More »
German luxury car brands put in strong performance for first half
In June, Audi sold around 99,250 cars worldwide, up 8.7% on the same month in 2009 and beating even the strong sales figures from the previous … Read More »
Renault reports rise in sales and market share for H1
For the first half of 2010, Renault has reported a 21.6% increase in sales of passenger cars and LCVs to 1,347,169 units. The group increased its … Read More »
Kia cee'd SW ticks all the boxes for building technologies group
The contract was awarded following the group's review of its existing vehicle fleet and its search for a new vehicle that met all the product criteria … Read More »
BMW announces model additions
M Sport accounts for the vast majority of orders, and it will be offered on both saloon and Touring models. The trim level brings sports suspension, … Read More »
Mercedes S350L delivers 184% CAP Clean at Wilsons Auctions event
The company reports that a well-known vehicle exporter paid £51,000 for a Mercedes-Benz S350L that came to auction with expectations to deliver just over half the … Read More »
Renault-Nissan and Bajaj Auto Ltd on track for new car
In November 2009, the carmakers announced their intention to work together to develop a new four-wheel product for the Indian and other emerging markets. Now, the … Read More »
Fleet/lease van values fall 3.2% in June
According to the Pulse figures, average fleet/lease values fell by £164 (3.2%) to £4,909 – a back-to-back fall following a run of six consecutive "record months". … Read More »
Wholesale used van values stabilise in June, reports Manheim Remarketing
Average prices have now risen in 10 of the last 11 months. Compared with June 2009 average wholesale used van prices are actually up by 38.3% … Read More »
Fitness First chooses Citroen for fleet replacement exercise
The Poole-headquartered company’s current LCV order consists of one Dispatch dual fuel (petrol/lpg) van, one Berlingo dual fuel van and four Berlingo 1.6HDi 90hp X vans. … Read More »
Ford Kuga gains new engines
A 163bhp 2.0 TDCi diesel tops the range while a revised 140bhp version of the TDCi unit replaces the 136bhp version. All offer CO2 emissions of … Read More »
Citroen adds WiFi option to key models
Citroen’s new WiFi On Board system uses an installed WiFi box, which houses a 3G or 3G+ SIM card – which can be purchased from any … Read More »
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