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Ernst & Young adopts innovative mobility solution to reduce CO2 footprint
The firm is already working with Fleet Logistics to select new cars with lower carbon emissions but has brought in a series of mobility solutions to … Read More »
Brief fall in fuel prices now over, reports AA
The latest AA Fuel Price Report shows that, although mid-June's average UK petrol price is almost penny a litre lower than a month ago, it has … Read More »
SMEs still seeing EVs and hybrids as "marginal choices"
Research released by MIB Data Solutions, which produces the Fleet Data and Fleet Entire industry databases, found that seven out of exactly 1,000 fleets (0.7%) questioned … Read More »
EV manufacturer Th!nk files for bankruptcy
The manufacturer started selling its plastic-bodied City car in America last year, establishing a fully owned subsidiary with plans to sell 2-3,000 vehicles in 2011, and … Read More »
Eight countries lead way in cutting road deaths since 2001
The 5th Annual PIN Conference, held by the European Transport Safety Council, found that the eight countries have have all made reductions of more than 50% … Read More »
Nissan forecasts higher sales but lower profits
The carmaker said that net profit for the year to the end of March would be ¥270bn (€2.35bn); down 15% on last year. However, the company … Read More »
Bernard Loire becomes vice president, Infiniti Europe and Middle East
Mr Loire joined Nissan in 2002 as market manager, Sales Operations for seven markets, before becoming brand director in Portugal in 2005 and then shift-Europe project … Read More »
Nissan GB appoints Jim Wright as new MD
Wright will replace Paul Willcox, who becomes senior vice president, Sales and Marketing for Nissan in Europe. The move will mark a return to NMGB for … Read More »
Clydesdale & Yorkshire Bank expands fleet services with new corporate asset finance team
According to reports, the firm will target listed companies and larger privately owned businesses with its corporate asset finance team, which will provide funding for assets … Read More »
Annual Ranking of Top European Leasing Companies published by Leaseurope
The Ranking of Top European Leasing Companies report covers 25 different countries including both EU and non-EU member states and takes in the 46 member associations … Read More »
Toyota to export UK-built Avensis to Japan
The third-generation model is built exclusively at Toyota’s UK factory in Burnaston, Derbyshire and will be launched in the carmaker's “home” market later this year due … Read More »
RAC selects Hitachi Capital Commercial Vehicle Services for sole-supply contract
Hitachi Capital will act as a key support service for the roadside assistance firm and was chosen for its sector-specific expertise and dedicated van team aimed … Read More »
Eco technology helps Zenith Hygiene Group boost eco credentials
The cleaning and hygiene specialist has introduced TomTom’s WORKsmart – Eco system in a bid to improve efficiency, cut costs and to give it the tools … Read More »
VW “Temporary Auto Pilot” system provides midway solution to automatic driving goal
The system enables the car to drive semi-automatically up to a speed of 130km per hour on motorways and is intended to prevent accidents due to … Read More »
BVRLA to produce rental and leasing EV Car Guide
The news follows the meeting last week of the BVRLA's rental and leasing members with the SMMT to discuss how the low-carbon vehicle market will impact … Read More »
New structure at Audi as it aims to grow corporate sales
Moving from her previous role of fleet sales manager, Alison Davies adopts the new business development manager position, while Mark Hamilton joins Ruth Austin as the … Read More »
The Carlyle Group to buy RAC for £1bn
Completion, which is subject to regulatory and competition approvals, is expected at the end of the third quarter of 2011, with the new owners looking to … Read More »
Norton Way chooses Ebbon-Dacs for improved fleet service
Norton Way operates four franchises – Honda, Peugeot, Mazda and Suzuki – from six sites, including the flagship Chiswick Honda brand centre on the site of … Read More »
New national contract hire and leasing manager at VW
Lazzari joins the fleet team from the Supply and Planning department where he has worked for three years but also offers previous fleet experience, having previously … Read More »
SportWagon adds appeal to high-value 9-5
Saab unveiled the SportWagon at Geneva, a swooping load carrier offering a six-foot long, 1,600-litre flat cargo area with the seats folded down. Fitted with the … Read More »
BiK changes increase importance of whole-life costing
From this date, the 120g/km qualifying threshold for "QUALEC" vehicles (Qualifying Low Emission Cars) is being abolished, with the new 10% low rate band applying for … Read More »
Fleet drivers still bearing brunt of "war on motorist"
That's the finding of the RAC's 2011 Report on Motoring, which reveals that more than three-quarters (76%) of fleet motorists feel they continue to be treated … Read More »
Renault teams up with Better Place for Australian launch of Fluence ZE
Building on their existing partnerships, the two firms have signed a new deal to market what they reckon to be the world’s first mass market zero-emission … Read More »
Renault to launch Duster in India in 2012
Produced at the Chennai plant, the Duster has been adapted to conditions in the Indian market and forms part of a range of five vehicles that … Read More »
Hyundai not interested in Opel acquisition
According to reports, GM is considering putting Opel back up for sale, with possible buyers including VW and China's BAIC. However, a Hyundai spokesperson told Reuters: … Read More »
ING confirms Car Lease division sell-off talks
In a newly released statement, the firm acknowledged the rumours regarding the sell-off of the division and confirmed that it is 'currently reviewing strategic alternatives for … Read More »
Mitsubishi L200s make it onto Specialist Vehicle Services fleet
The firm says it aims to provide a better supply of non-standard vehicles for medium to long-term rental needs for the fleet and leasing industry and … Read More »
Fleeteye CSI survey developed to offer online benchmarking for end-user fleets
The Fleeteye CSI survey, run by Experteye, asks fleet managers and decision-makers a series of questions to measure customer satisfaction across a broad range of criteria … Read More »
ING Car Lease retains place on Buying Solutions framework
The company has been awarded in both lots one and two to provide passenger vehicles and light commercial vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes. This follows a … Read More »
Cumbria police win TyreSafe annual outstanding achievement award
The accolade was presented by Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe to PC Shaun McKeown, forensic vehicle examiner for Cumbria Police Collision Investigation Unit, and Sgt Graeme Hodgson … Read More »
