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CV registrations on the rise in May
The latest figures show that May CV registrations were up 17.7% compared to the same month in 2010, with a total of 23,026 units. Van sales … Read More »
RSA Insurance teams up with Specsavers to offer eyecare benefits
RSA customers can now benefit from the option of three eyecare packages, covering eye tests and related services. The deal also applies to fleet clients that … Read More »
Mazda to end Mazda6 production in the US
The carmaker has said that model is currently built at three plants: the Hofu Plant, the AutoAlliance International (AAI) facility in Michigan, which is shared with … Read More »
Fleet values remain stable as used car prices fall 3.0% in May
The firm's latest Market Analysis for Cars reports that fleet values fell by just 0.1% (£5) to £6,255 in May. This compares to a 3% (£211) … Read More »
NAFA publishes Professional Development Guide to help fleet managers demonstrate worth
The organisation says that for a fleet to demonstrate it is an effective department, the fleet manager must convince senior management that the value of fleet … Read More »
New research shows women are better company car drivers
The firm has analysed its database of nearly 25,000 incidents recorded in 2011 split by male/female drivers. Out of all accidents recorded by Total involving women … Read More »
NYSE Euronext selects Tusker salary sacrifice car scheme
The firm is a leading global operator of financial markets and provider of innovative trading technologies including the New York Stock Exchange and has implemented Tusker's … Read More »
Fleet Logistics adds to pan-European services in UK with new appointment
Hackett has over 30 years' experience in the fleet industry, most recently with Leasedrive Velo, where he was account manager at the Bracknell-based business. In his … Read More »
Hertz launches electric bike hire scheme in London
The rental firm has added the Fast4ward Edge and A2B Hybrid 24 models to the range, which offer speeds of 15.5mph. The Fast4ward Edge is a … Read More »
Strong US demand for Optima prompts Kia to expand production
The carmaker is to expand its manufacturing plant in Georgia – which also produces the Sorento SUV – from September 2011 to raise annual capacity to … Read More »
Fleet new car demand puts brakes on falling retail registrations
Figures show a 11.1% rise in new car registrations to the fleet sector last month, up to 83,120 compared to 74,786 in May 2010. Registrations to … Read More »
Spanish government launches €72m EV incentive programme
A subsidy of up to 25% of the purchase price (with a maximum of €6,000) will be given for purchases of electric cars with lithium ion … Read More »
National Mobile Windscreens targets growth as reaches 40th anniversary
The company is the UK's largest independent supplier of automotive replacement glass and employs just over 400 people, with a fleet of 280 fitting vehicles and … Read More »
New DVLA licence rules prompt Jaama to revise EDS module
EDS is a risk management tool and a driver information portal within Jaama's Key2 Vehicle Management system. The launch of EDS 3 follows advice from Jaama … Read More »
Men more dangerous than women on the roads
When comparing men and women, men are nearly twice as likely to be involved in a collision due to being careless, reckless or in a hurry. … Read More »
US to sell Chrysler stake to Fiat
The announcement marks the full withdrawal of the Obama administration as a Chrysler Group shareholder two years after it took a hand in the business and … Read More »
Ford introduces accident management service
Ford owners using the service will have repairs carried out at their nearest Ford Accident Repair Centre using genuine Ford parts, fitted by Ford trained technicians … Read More »
NAFA focuses on risk management in latest guide
The new guide helps fleet managers understand the fundamentals of the process and offers examples of proven techniques they can incorporate within their own fleet. It … Read More »
Free Essential Fleet Guides from Interactive Fleet Management
The first three cover Fuel Efficiency, Grey Fleets and Risk Management and have been written by Interactive Fleet Management's team of fleet management specialists. Commercial director … Read More »
Grosvenor starts 30th year in record form
Shaun Barritt, group managing director, said that much of that success is down to the wider range of services and solutions it has been offering customers … Read More »
Police begin week-long alcohol and drug operation in Europe
The operation is co-ordinated by TISPOL, the European Traffic Police Network, said that the operation is intended to raise awareness of the dangers of driving under … Read More »
Cold Move furthers employee development with Driver CPC training
'Cold Move is totally committed to employee development and the Driver CPC Training programme that has been developed by AA DriveTech will only further improve the … Read More »
UK fleet drivers in slow lane for adopting eSafety technologies
Carried out to coincide with this year’s eSafety Challenge in Vienna, the eSafetyAware study was conducted across 10 European countries and investigated car users’ acceptance of … Read More »
Mazda6 focuses on fleets with "Business Line" model
The trim level is available with the 129PS 2.2-litre diesel engine, which emits 138g/km of CO2, putting it in the 20% BiK bracket for 2011/12. Priced … Read More »
Auris Hybrid proves leading light for solar power firm
The company has taken delivery of seven Auris Hybrid models, which emit 89g/km of CO2, as pool cars for field staff, with another five expected to … Read More »
TMC: Cost-conscious fleets should base fuel rates on actual costs
The firm has welcomed the new system of rates introduced by HMRC and declared it an improvement on the previous system. However, following its analysis of … Read More »
BCA opens third French remarketing centre
The new centre is based in the historic city of Nimes in the south-east of the country. The 20,000 sq ft facility is a trade-only operation, … Read More »
HMRC publishes new AFR rates
The new rates, which are effective from 1 June, see the introduction of different engine size bandings for diesel models. Previously, diesels were rated as either … Read More »
Daimler and Linde team up in hydrogen filling station project
Under the move, the two firms will add 20 hydrogen fuel stations to the network in German cities to help promote the technology. The initiative links … Read More »
Chrysler brand exits from Continental Europe
As of 1 June, the Lancia badge is being used to head up the Lancia-Chrysler network, covering over 600 dealers, apart from the UK and Ireland … Read More »
