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Salary sacrifice car scheme rated 'huge success'
The council's three-year solus supply salary sacrifice car agreement with Tusker was believed to be the first of its kind in the public sector when it … Read More »
Hyundai announces i40 Tourer pricing
The replacement to the Sonata, the i40 Tourer will be available in three main trim levels (Active, Style and Premium) with the choice of three engines … Read More »
Places still available for fleet safety workshop
Organised by Brake, the workshop takes place on Wednesday 15 June at the Marriott Hotel, Northampton and will include a presentation from Dr Tony Leeds of … Read More »
New head of fleet operations at Volkswagen Group Leasing
The newly created role will focus on delivering efficient and scalable services to existing and new VGL customers whilst ensuring the Fleet operations team maintains high … Read More »
HiQ to raise profile through new customer-focused publication
The publication replaces the brand's former newsletter and features automotive industry news as well as the firm's latest offers and promotions across the network. The new-look … Read More »
New study on biofuels launched
The “EU renewable energy targets in 2020: Analysis of scenarios for transport” study has been published by the JEC Consortium, which comprises the Joint Research Centre … Read More »
Minimum contract commitment helps drive telematics demand
The company says it's equipping more than 2,000 vehicles a month with its real-time tracking system, which is available with a minimum contract commitment. Andy Kirk, … Read More »
SMEs migrate to asset finance for commercial vehicle purchases
According to the latest FLA statistics, more than £1 billion was provided by finance companies for the leasing or hire purchase of around 20,000 new vans, … Read More »
Chevin to drive growth in Australia with new appointment
The firm has appointed Paul Dolby as APAC sales and marketing manager, with a remit to maintain and expand Chevin’s established market share and execute a … Read More »
New eco-driving tool could save millions, says GE Capital
Called Clear Drive, the product promotes safer, cleaner and cost-effective driving through a comprehensive series of eco-driving web-based tutorials and e-alerts. The tool also allows fleet … Read More »
ecoFLEX Insignia hits all-time low of 115g/km
The new model feature a revised Euro 5 compliant 2.0 CDTi diesel that's equipped with Start/Stop technology – a first for the range. In addition, aerodynamic … Read More »
CEMEX appoints LeasePlan as sole fleet supplier
CEMEX, one of the UK's leading providers of aggregates, cement, ready mixed concrete, and other building materials, conducted a tender exercise for its 600-unit mixed fleet … Read More »
Dow Chemical places plug-in hybrid contract with Quantum
The Ford F-150 pickup truck uses the "Quantum F-Drive" hybrid drive system developed by Quantum Fuel Systems Technologies Worldwide. The technology has been designed to offer … Read More »
EU-Japan FTA scoping exercise must over all relevant fields, says ACEA
The organisation says that the scoping exercise should include the full identification of non-tariff barriers to trade as well as of the firm commitment to eliminate … Read More »
White paper shows cost benefits of vehicle tracking
Titled “Don’t Sit Idle While Fuel Costs Rise”, the paper shows the benefits of such technology including more efficient routing, reduced speeding and a decrease in … Read More »
Fleet Evolution promotes benefits of salary sacrifice
The firm says that although it believes that this form of funding has been much publicised, the true advantages that it offers of going greener, cutting … Read More »
BAM Nuttall uses Mycompanyfleet software to drive efficiencies across fleet
The company decided to replace its assortment of disparate fleet systems with FleetHR from Mycompanyfleet, the automotive division of global HR solutions provider NorthgateArinso, to ensure … Read More »
Willis develops grey fleet insurance solution for FSG customers
The insurance solution has been developed to work alongside FSG's RiskMaster online at-work driving safety initiative, which manages vehicles, drivers and journeys to enable employers to … Read More »
New Jaama product to open up salary sacrifice schemes to smaller fleets
The software provider has developed a "customer dashboard" that can be used by contract hire and leasing companies to offer a range of online services to … Read More »
Windmill Leasing launches new car leasing website
Features of the new website include a showcasing facility for a range of car leasing deals, a comprehensive car configuration tool, the ability for a customer … Read More »
Japanese manufacturers lead way in 2011 J.D. Power survey
Lexus once again scooped the first place in the manufacturers' league table – making it the eleventh year that the carmaker has sat in the top … Read More »
US General Services Administration purchases 100+ EVs for pilot
The GSA has purchased more than 100 electric vehicles for the pilot, which will be leased to 20 agencies, including the Department of Energy. 'Building on … Read More »
US federal fleet to go green by end of 2015
In a memo issued this week, President Obama outlined that by 31 December 2015, all new light duty vehicles leased or purchased by federal agencies must … Read More »
London Mayor switches on new electric vehicle charging scheme
The Source London scheme covers a network of charging points in London on streets and in carparks, with users registering on the scheme's website to become … Read More »
CAP launches bespoke Automotive Intelligence Services division
The firm says it's seen rapid growth in the area of customised research for specific customers and has already provided several car manufacturers with car model … Read More »
Jaguar Land Rover opens India plant
The facility at Pune is located in the Maharashtra region of India and will assemble Land Rover Freelander 2 vehicles supplied in Complete Knock Down kits … Read More »
Saab restarts production
The carmaker halted production on 6 April, leaving Dutch owner Spyker cars looking to find new financing. A deal with China's Hawtai Motor Group Company Limited … Read More »
China to join International Transport Forum
The country's Vice-Transport Minister GAO Hongfeng made the announcement during the annual summit of Transport Ministers from the International Transport Forum’s 52 current member countries. Jack … Read More »
Honda's Swindon plant to return to full production in September
The carmaker announced in April that it was switching to a two-day working week due to parts shortages following the 11 March earthquake and tsunami in … Read More »
EU commercial vehicle registrations rise 9.5% in April
Among the major markets in April, only France (-3.0%) and Spain (-14.3%) declined while Germany (+12.2%) and the UK expanded (+23.6%). From January to April, France … Read More »
