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SMMT data shows static fleet market in April
The SMMT's figures reveal that a total of 72,385 vehicles were registered by fleets in April – virtually identical to the 72,354 vehicles registered for the … Read More »
Van values strengthen further in April
The latest strengthening in van values means that they are now nearly 15% higher than in January 2010. Average prices have now risen in all but … Read More »
BVRLA warns future government about excessive transport taxes
He commented: 'It is unfortunate that we are left with a hung Parliament. In this period of economic uncertainty the country badly needs stability and we … Read More »
Hung Parliament could stall economic recovery
The Forum says it believes SMEs are crucial to Britain's economic recovery, with the potential to create jobs and spearhead innovation. But the not-for-profit organisation is … Read More »
Audi to push up prices by 2% across range
The price increase will affect all new customer orders from 25 May – new customer orders placed up to, and including, 24 May will be fixed … Read More »
Ambulance fleet achieves key objectives with Jaama system
SCAS operates a fleet of almost 1,000 vehicles including lease cars, rapid response cars/motorcycles, ambulances and patient transport vehicles. In addition, SCAS runs a total of … Read More »
Key trends in the used CV market
Used light vans Currently at auction, 0808-plated Ford Fiesta vans, even with high mileage, perform strongly against Guide as do Vauxhall Astra Club models, particularly 100bhp … Read More »
Fitness First signs up with VW and Audi
The vehicles, which range from Volkswagen Golf 1.6-litre TDI to Audi A4 models, were selected after a tender process that also looked at the manufacturers’ aftersales … Read More »
Shape of used car market to change over next two years
The next two years could see significant demand for ex-fleet cars as used stocks dwindle due to lower sales in 2008 and 2009, leading to price … Read More »
Time for CV operators to push forwards, says Glass's
George Alexander, chief commercial vehicle editor at Glass’s, said: 'Businesses will not want to make the wrong financial decisions, but it is important to decide to … Read More »
Energy-saving firm puts drivers through eco driver training
The deal will see TTC trainers help employees improve vehicle handling and road safety techniques leading to a cut in fuel costs. Trainees will go on … Read More »
Honda turns round Q1 figures
For the first three month of 2010, Honda Motor Co Ltd announced a profit of ¥72 billion (£502 million / €586 million) while quarterly sales were … Read More »
Website to aid self-insured fleets with RTA PI claims proces
According to Fraser Fundell from IDSL the MOJ reforms will have a direct impact on self-insured organisations with large fleets. Previously insurers and self insured firms … Read More »
Kwik-Fit Fleet rolls out free fleet vehicle collection & delivery service
The pilot vehicle collection and delivery service was launched earlier this year and involved 30 Kwik-Fit centres in Bristol, West London and South West London. The … Read More »
Brake launches new website for Fleet Safety Forum
The website – www.fleetsafetyforum.org – includes manager guidance reports on topics ranging from eco driving, to driver tiredness and duty of care issues, information on fleet … Read More »
Arval steers steady course in 2009
Helped by its steady performance, Arval says it retained its number two European ranking in the market for corporate vehicle full service leasing. Its market share, … Read More »
Belgian telecomms giant places order for 600 Sprinters
The company, which is one of Belgium's leading provider of telecommunications and internet services as well as digital TV, has almost 17,000 employees and maintains a … Read More »
Mercedes reveals Corporate Sales Person of the Year
Now in its third year, the Mercedes-Benz programme awarded key account manager Frank Smith from Mercedes-Benz Corporate Sales in Manchester with the title of Corporate Sales … Read More »
Ogilvie Fleet clients to gain from cutting-edge online quote system
Developed by Jaama, the vehicle quotation and ordering system uses real-time vehicle information sourced via Jaama’s online link with CAP. This allows fleet managers and company … Read More »
European Parliament issues draft van CO2 report
The report has been issued by rapporteur Martin Callanan MEP who has not proposed to make changes to the Commission’s short-term target of 175g/km CO2, phased … Read More »
Independent research proves benefits of e-procurement
Leaselink is currently being employed by 10 of the UK's 15 largest contract hire and leasing companies who between them supply and manage over 590,000 company … Read More »
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 »
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