Category : Latest News
Utility firms turn to Masternaut for vehicle tracking
The new business includes deals with major power and water companies and local authorities counting National Grid, Scottish Power, Scottish Water, Dumfries and Galloway Council and … Read More »
How fleets can take advantage of World Cup fever
Research conducted by the company amongst 500 interviewees on the streets of Leeds found that one in five employees has plans to take extra time off … Read More »
Gala Coral Group outsources fleet to Fleet Alliance
Gala Coral Group operates 1,600 licensed betting shops, 27 casinos and 145 bingo clubs in the UK, with a further 400 betting shops in Italy. It … Read More »
Venson launches salary sacrifice scheme
As the Government looks to cut personal tax thresholds, introduce a 50% tax rate and increase NICs, Venson Automotive believes that there will be a sharp … Read More »
Risk management once more tops fleet agenda, says GE Capital
The company notes that during the economic downturn, and statistically since the second half of 2008, fleets turned their attention to cost management as their top … Read More »
Premium cars in demand despite rising fuel prices, says Glass's
According to Glass's, when pump prices hit a then-record high in July 2008, there was a considerable impact on prices achieved for less fuel-efficient used car … Read More »
Identification of 16-year ban driver shows value of licence checking
The case was the worst that leasing firm ALD or its licence-checking supplier the Licence Bureau have seen. The unnamed driver received a total of four, … Read More »
Q1 revenue up 28% for Renault
For the three-month period, revenue grew to €9,072 million compared with €7,068 million in first-quarter 2009. The announcement comes as the French carmaker said it's on … Read More »
Cybit launches telematics-enabled Tax & Expenses Manager Application
The company has launched a new telematics-enabled Tax & Expense Manager software module that is available as an add-on to Cybit’s fleet tracking product Fleetstar-Online or … Read More »
100% biofuel goes on trial in Finland
The trial will include private individuals and Neste Oil employees and will see a range of different cars used, marking a first for a premium renewable … Read More »
Pricing and spec announced for new Renault Kangoo Van Maxi & Trafic Phase 3
Representing the third model in Renault's compact van range, the new long wheelbase version of the Kangoo Van, called Maxi, is available in standard panel and … Read More »
Securitas Fleet signs new car deal with Northgate
The three-year deal for the renewal of the whole Securitas Mobile fleet sees the supply of 50 Peugeot 207 cars and extends the two companies existing … Read More »
Toyota Hilux is vehicle of choice for MLL Telecom
The company, which is based in Marlow, Bucks, is one of the UK's leading suppliers of fully managed telecommunications networks and the field engineering team is … Read More »
Manheim raises £20,000 for Air Ambulances
All Manheim Group locations and special auctions at Manheim Auctions centres at Bristol, Colchester, Gloucester, Haydock, Leeds, Manchester, Mansfield, Rotherham and Wimbledon took part, including individual … Read More »
Jaama reports unprecedented interest in fleet software
The company's managing director, Jason Francis, says that public sector organisations are buying fleet management software systems because they fear that future budgets will be drastically … Read More »
Leasedrive Velo looking for sponsors for charity bike ride
The team, led by group information solutions manager, Paul Newman, aims to raise a minimum of £5,000 for Marie Curie Cancer Care, one of the UK's … Read More »
New Leasedrive Velo initiative ensures hassle-free vehicle servicing
The new service forms an integral part of the latest version of Service:Manager, a key module within its Drive:Manager integrated online fleet management system. Roddy Graham, … Read More »
Mycompanyfleet extends free grey fleet seminars into June
The 90-minute roadshows, which are free to fleet decision makers to attend, demonstrate how the key issues involving grey fleet drivers can be addressed, especially those … Read More »
Hertz agrees to buy rival Dollar Thrifty for $1.2 billion
However, it is believed that the franchise agreement for the UK Thrifty operation, run through Scot Group since its acquisition in 2006, ensures that the business … Read More »
Blue light fleets give Jaguar XF the green light
Featuring the 275PS 3.0-litre diesel unit, the XFs were chosen for a number of reasons including fuel economy figure of 42mpg and an excellent CO2 rating … Read More »
Renault-Nissan begins construction of European EV battery plant
The 25,000m2 facility will be operational in early 2012 with an initial annual production capacity of 60,000 units and will supply batteries for both Nissan and … Read More »
Latest Fleet World webinar focuses on best practice in international fleet management
Free to view for anyone within the UK and European fleet industry, the new Fleet World international fleet management best practice webinar is available to view … Read More »
GM says it's right on track with Ampera
Last week saw the first pre-production car roll off the line at GM's Pre-Production Operations' assembly line in Warren, Michigan and the carmaker says that more … Read More »
Archant turns to CLM to drive cost savings in fleet management
Archant is a 160-year-old privately owned publisher of regional newspapers, magazines, contract printing and e-publishing, with a head office in Norwich, employing 2,000 people throughout England … Read More »
Conservatives won't change company car tax regime, confirms BVRLA
The association's chief executive, John Lewis, said that its conversations with the Conservative party had ascertained that there are no plans to radically alter the basis … Read More »
EU commercial vehicles registrations up in March
The association's figures showed that 8.8% more new commercial vehicles were registered in the EU last month compared to March 2009, marking the first increase in … Read More »
FTA publishes latest guide for international road transport operators
The latest version of the guide uses country profiles to equip transport managers with the information needed to avoid unanticipated delays and deal effectively with roadside … Read More »
Arval employees put new safety device to the test
The company is using volunteer employees to test out the CG-Lock device to test out its safety and posture benefits. The CG-Lock system is a small … Read More »
VW to invest extra €1.6 billion in China
VW says it is is adding €1.6 billion to its current investment programme for China, which will be earmarked for new models and additional capacities. The … Read More »
VW Caddy provides refreshing home delivery service
The company will be using its VW Caddy fleet to make door-to-door deliveries to 270,000 Ringtons customers across the UK every two weeks, covering a total … Read More »
