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Pendragon Contracts to pull out of broker business for SME market
Neal Francis, managing director of Pendragon Contracts, said: 'Over the last two years more and more smaller businesses have struggled to obtain funding for their vehicles, … Read More »
Trakm8 revises SWIFT for improved usability
Amongst other changes to SWIFT, the latest version sees the web portal configured for historical web browsers – important for local authorities and large corporate organisations … Read More »
New report shows 35% decline in Japan's total vehicle sales in March 201
The report by companiesandmarkets says that a drop in sales was inevitable given the extent of the damage to some vehicle plants, but mostly to the … Read More »
Fleets warned of potential pitfalls from new insurance law
The advice comes from ACFO, less than one month before the introduction on 20 June of enforcement of the new Continuous Insurance Enforcement law. Under the … Read More »
SEAT to focus on blue light and specialist fleets with new appointment
Paul Franklin-Slattery has been appointed to the new position, which focuses on meeting the requirements of "blue light" services such as the police as well as … Read More »
Fuel prices remain high despite a drop in oil prices
So says the AA in its latest Fuel Price Report, which shows that between mid-April and mid-May, average petrol prices have risen 1.14p a litre to … Read More »
2011 MPG Marathon to take place this October in Gloucestershire
The event, now in its ninth year, will be hosted from the Cotswold Water Park Four Pillars Hotel, South Cerney, near Cirencester in Gloucestershire. The 2011 … Read More »
AVH launches specialist vehicle services
Headquartered in Uxbridge, Middlesex, Specialist Vehicle Services operates from a network of strategically placed rental hubs around the UK, providing flexible and convenient nationwide coverage. The … Read More »
Ziegler Group equips European heavy goods fleet with Trimble CarCube solution
The product offers a suite of features designed to improve efficiency and communication between fleet operators and their drivers. These include driver identification; navigation capabilities; task … Read More »
CFC: Informed fleet debate on pros and cons of EVs is needed
As the Government and environmental groups increasingly highlight the benefits of EVs, the fleet software specialist says that fleet managers need to find out as much … Read More »
Lancia announces new Ypsilon details
The latest Ypsilon, which was premiered at the Geneva Motor Show, is the fourth generation of the model first launched in 1985 and is based on … Read More »
Euro NCAP reveals first five-star score for EV
In the organisation's tests, the Nissan LEAF was given an 89% adult safety rating, 83% for child safety, 41% for pedestrian safety and 97% for safety … Read More »
Isotrak and PTV team up for bespoke telematics solution
The PTV Group develops software for digital geography, transport planning and traffic planning and is supply Isotrak with its Developer Components – a set of modular … Read More »
HMRC bows to pressure to review Advisory Fuel Rates
Historically AFRs for company car drivers have been reviewed twice a year. However, starting from 1 June, HMRC has agreed to change both the frequency of … Read More »
NAFA launches Professional Development Webinar course
The webinar series examines how to develop and motivate employees, work within various organisational frameworks, and adjust your leadership and management techniques to fit the situation. … Read More »
New management team at Alphabet
The announcement follows the recent appointment of former chief operating officer Richard Schooling as chief executive officer after director Mark Sinclair assumed a new role with … Read More »
Total Motion introduces Michelin tyre policy across fleet
Managing Director Simon Hill estimates introducing the joint Michelin and ATS Euromaster policy will result in an annual saving of 16% on tyre costs. Hill, who … Read More »
City Link chooses GreenRoad for UK delivery vans
The firm has gone live with GreenRoad 360 in 280 vans at 14 depots nationwide. All depots have seen an improvement in driving skills since … Read More »
Transporter Sportline debuts
The Sportline specification is available with panel van and kombi models in short and long wheelbase. In all cases, power comes from VW's 180PS twin-turbo 2.0-litre … Read More »
Tenneco develops cost-effective exhaust system for Euro 6 vans
While that will probably not result in a significant increase in cost for light vans, the more complex systems needed to treat exhaust gases for … Read More »
Winter van tyres from Yokohama
Named the WY01, the new tyre will use similar technology to that used in the company's W.drive range of winter tyres for cars. This means that … Read More »
CV Show visitor figures exceed forecasts
A total of 16,137 visitors attended the CV Show, comprising 15,403 from the UK and 734 from abroad. Road Haulage Association (RHA) chief executive Geoff Dunning … Read More »
Men most at risk from driving stress, finds TomTom research
In the independent tests – which measured physiological stress markers in participants' saliva – it was revealed that women suffered an 8.7% increase in stress from … Read More »
Hitachi Capital selects MoDel for electronic delivery and collection process
MoDel is a new online solution that provides added automation to the new vehicle delivery handover and collection process, and has been developed as a joint … Read More »
North Lanarkshire Council adds Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric vehicles to fleet
The council has said that it's committed to working sustainably and has implemented a carbon management plan, developed with help from the Carbon Trust. It has … Read More »
Intellitec launches website to calculate Battery Guard savings
The new website – www.fleetsavingcalculator.com – uses data entered by the user to calculate the level of cost savings made by installing the Battery Guard System. … Read More »
LEZ offer launched by Fiat
The main feature of the offer is a six-month payment holiday. The van user will only need to pay VAT up front. In addition to the … Read More »
ALD to deliver Mazda's dealer-based contract hire scheme
After winning a competitive tender, ALD Automotive will work with Mazda dealers and its four regionally-based business development managers to further support franchises in maximising local … Read More »
Fleets to help in wireless charging project for EVs in the UK
The project sees HaloIPT, which develops Inductive Power Transfer (IPT) systems for wireless charging electric vehicles, team up with the UK's Chargemaster, which provides electric vehicle … Read More »
Kwik-Fit to increase business volumes in 2011 with 10 new centres
The firm has confirmed centre openings in Farnham, Heywood and Scunthorpe this year, with other locations expected to be revealed over the coming months. In recent … Read More »
