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Renault-Nissan and Daimler announce global tie-up
The two firms have announced today that they are to co-operate on a large number of future projects and are also to take stakes in each … Read More »
Hitachi Capital in hybrid van trial
The four Ashwoods Hybrid Transit Vans are supplied by Hitachi Capital under contract hire and through the Low Carbon Vehicle Procurement Programme (LCVPP), which enables chosen … Read More »
Subsea 7 signs salary sacrifice deal with Tusker
Senior human resources manager Jackie Mann said the company wanted to make as many benefits options available to staff as possible. 'Offering a car as part … Read More »
Tracking technology used to disprove insurance claim
One of the Sidmouth firm's heating engineers was accused of driving at an excessive speed and colliding with a driver on a country road near Exeter, … Read More »
CAP reports stability in used car trade
According to the latest edition of CAP Black Book, supply and demand remain balanced in the used market, which has meant values slightly increasing at 3yrs/60,000 … Read More »
GreenRoad upgrades 360 Service with new capabilities
The company says that it's used its in-field experience – generated by the system's 80 commercial fleet users which have logged more than 14 million vehicle … Read More »
Strong demand for 4x4s at Manheim Auctions, Rotherham
A recent, dedicated 4×4 sale at Manheim Auctions, Rotherham resulted in a 100% conversion rate for the Ford Credit Land Rover vehicles offered and average values … Read More »
Vauxhall drivers to benefit from new entry-level models
The move will see the introduction of five new Expression models, plus new ES models in the Insignia and Astra ranges, enabling company car users to … Read More »
Kia to show new Magentis at New York
The new Magentis will go on sale in the USA and in non-European markets – where it is known as Optima – from autumn 2010. Sales … Read More »
Lombard announces another large SME fleet deal
The Badger Holdings group has offices across London, Surrey, Middlesex and Hampshire, offering a variety of property services including residential sales and lettings, conveyancing, land and … Read More »
EST says many fleets yet to commit to green vehicles
According to the new research it has undertaken, the EST says businesses, charities and public sector organisations are keen to operate environmentally friendly fleets but still … Read More »
Multileasing teams up with WLT for carbon-balancing solution
The affiliation with WLT, a non-profit conservation charity, enables Multileasing clients to offset either part or all of their fleet's carbon output. The ecology projects run … Read More »
New salary sacrifice scheme is tailored to be risk-free
Created following extensive consultation with employers and a successful pilot, the "simplydriveit" scheme provides a bespoke, flexible approach to the market as well as the opportunity … Read More »
IAM manifesto addresses company car drivers
In its Road Safety Manifesto, which has been newly published for the upcoming election, the organisation calls for urgent support from all political parties to promote … Read More »
Fleets get tough on company car choices
The survey states that over 72% of fleets now offer only a single or limited range of models to their employees. This is a significant contrast … Read More »
Ultra Electronics signs salary sacrifice deal with Tusker
Ultra Electronics, which employs around 4,000 employees worldwide across 24 businesses and is based at Greenford, Middlesex, has operated a flexible benefits scheme providing an array … Read More »
Manheim says today is the start of “Convertible Season”
And it is celebrating with a sale of more than 400 convertibles from Lex Autolease at Manheim Auctions, Bruntingthorpe. The convertibles include models from Alfa Romeo, … Read More »
British Gas gives SEAT record fleet deal
The record-breaking deal was brokered by SEAT UK's Fleet and Business Sales team led by head of fleet and business sales Nick Andrews, and saw the … Read More »
Saab prices stabilising
Prestige car editor Richard Crosthwaite said: ‘Values certainly fell at the time when the market was assuming worst case scenario, perhaps between 5-10% in a six … Read More »
Renault-Nissan announces EV cooperation agreement with Acciona in Spain
Under the agreement, Acciona and Renault-Nissan will work together to establish an EV recharging network and associated services in Spain and supply electricity produced from renewable … Read More »
Volvo to be sold to Geely for $1.8 billion
The deal follows nearly two years of negotiations and will look to preserve Volvo as a separate company, with its own management team and production remaining … Read More »
Frost & Sullivan comments on Geely's purchase of Volvo
In a statement, the company said: 'While the deal itself will take until the 3rd Quarter of 2010, so the actual benefits will really be reaped … Read More »
LeasePlan launches tailored salary sacrifice product
The company says that the product represents the latest step forward in the salary sacrifice approach, and has been developed over a number of months, building … Read More »
FleetCor Europe appoints new EVP – Corporate Development
Mr Holland joined the global fuel card company in August 2009, following its acquisition of ReD Fuel Cards (Europe), a European fuel card business. In this … Read More »
Mercedes-Benz UK appoints new Managing Director Customer Services Group
The Customer Services Group role encompasses responsibility for After Sales and Customer Service strategy, marketing and delivery for Mercedes-Benz Cars, Vans and Trucks, smart, Maybach and … Read More »
Massive Golf BlueMotion deal for Avis
The Eco Collection is a new scheme offering drivers a diesel vehicle with CO2 emissions lower than 120g/km. Nick Mountfield, head of marketing Avis UK, said: … Read More »
City Car Club secures £1.8m investment for expansion plans
The new investment for the pay-as-you-go car business has been raised from existing private investors and consists of £1.2 million of new finance and the conversion … Read More »
Telematics to play vital role in EV ownership
'Neighbourhood electric vehicles (NEVs) and city electric vehicles (CEVs) have a modest driving range of less than 100 miles,' said Frost & Sullivan's global program manager … Read More »
Don't take chances with car crime
Simon Elstow, head of training, said: 'It seems obvious, but we'd still remind drivers, where possible, to park in a well lit, busy area with valuables … Read More »
Motorists applaud HiQ's services
In a further show of strength, 91% of drivers indicated that they were highly satisfied with their experience at a HiQ centre. More than 75% of … Read More »
