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Ford on track with Volvo sell-off
Mr Odell said the deal should be completed by the end of June. The deal comes as Volvo reports rising sales. Mr Odell said that global … Read More »
GENEVA: Ferrari goes green
The HY-KERS features a tri-phase, high-voltage electric motor coupled to a dual-clutch seven-speed F1 transmission. The 100bhp motor increases the 620bhp 6.0-litre V12’s output to 720bhp … Read More »
Autoquake.com secures additional £6m investment
The equity is being provided by existing investors Accel Partners and Highland Capital Partners and the debt is being provided by Kreos Capital. Autoquake sells high-quality … Read More »
Fleets won't flock to EVs despite Government incentive, says GE Capital
In last month's announcement, Transport Secretary Lord Adonis launched a new incentive to allow private and business fleet buyers to receive 25% off the price of … Read More »
Fleet values tumble 2.8% in February
The report show that fleet values by 2.8% (£184) to £6,425 in February compared with the previous month, while overall values stabilised with an increase of … Read More »
Mycompanyfleet adds alternative travel to grey fleet solution
The Office of Government Commerce recently launched its own campaign to persuade councils to allow employees to use their own cars on council business only as … Read More »
TTC Group trains the trainers
A total of eight members of Liverpool-based AFTAthought attended the bespoke training course at their offices in Wavertree Business Park. Attendees, including those who drive actors … Read More »
Peugeot announces senior management changes
Under the changes, Vincent Rambaud takes on the role of CEO with effect from 2 April, reporting to Jean-Marc Gales, marques director, PSA Peugeot Citroen. He … Read More »
Don't turn a blind eye to corporate eyecare
Issued by the Sentencing Guidelines Council the new legal guidelines became effective last month and will mean that fleets found guilty of breaches of the corporate … Read More »
Fiat targets firms with fleet-specific eco:Drive
Launched by Fiat in 2008, eco:Drive helps motorists understand the impact of their driving in terms of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions and offers suggestions on … Read More »
Navman Wireless adds dynamic features to software
The dynamic new features, provided by Google Maps, will enable companies using Navman Wireless's OnlineAVL2 software to more accurately determine off-site locations and better optimise journeys … Read More »
Fleets urged to challenge fuel tax hikes
Mr Dunning said that transport was the only industry to have seen large increases in taxation during the current recession, and claimed that “enough was enough”. … Read More »
Alphabet and Tusker lead way in CSI survey
The fleeteye CSi survey, which was launched in 2009 as the replacement to the long-running landmark CSi survey, provides a leading measure of fleets' satisfaction with … Read More »
Lex Autolease survey highlights gap in fleet knowledge
The research reveals that 29% of those surveyed who employ a fleet over 500 company vehicles do not know that firms could reduce their NICs by … Read More »
GE Capital identifies €76m savings for fleet customers
The funding specialist identified €76 million of total cost savings for its European fleet customers in 2009 by examining every element of the fleet mix, from … Read More »
BMW predicts rising sales in 2010
The Munich-based carmaker reported a 17.7% rise in pre-tax profits for 2009 to €413 million, compared to €351 million in 2008. However, due to a higher … Read More »
Budget 2010: Industry welcomes BIK changes for low-emitting vehicles
Mike Moore, a director in the employment taxes group at Deloitte, said: 'There was welcome news for company car schemes in today’s Budget. The percentage of … Read More »
Integral signs fleet deal with Venson
Integral fleet manager Craig Watson said Venson’s experience in working with the emergency services was among the critical factors in awarding the contract. He said: ‘Just … Read More »
Carsite predicts fall in values for less fuel-efficient cars
Despite current high prices in the used vehicle sector, Carsite.co.uk is warning that there could be another round of price drops for thirsty second-hand 4x4s as … Read More »
Telematics take-up on the rise in Europe
A report from the analyst firm Berg Insight says that the number of fleet management systems deployed in commercial fleets in Europe was 1.5 million in … Read More »
Budget 2010: ACFO response
She commented: 'The Government’s decision to implement in three stages the widely anticipated 3p a litre rise in fuel duty is to be welcomed. However, for … Read More »
Ford to launch five electric models by 2013
Speaking at this week's Geneva Motor Show, the car giant said that it will launch its Transit Connect Electric light commercial vehicle in 2011 followed by … Read More »
Manheim says future for used cars is bright
In its report, Manheim feels that the effects of the recession on the new car market may still be felt by 2014 and is forecasting a … Read More »
VW's TSI engines gain environmental commendation
The Life Cycle Assessment on which the commendation is based confirms that the TSI engines have significantly improved environmental characteristics compared with the predecessor models throughout … Read More »
Training is a top focus at 2010 Commercial Vehicle Operator Show
The organisers say that visitors to the show can be assured that, with exhibitors coming from every sector of the industry, they really will be getting … Read More »
Fleets flock to tracking technology
The latest DigiCore research found that 55% of companies surveyed are now using the technology within their fleet operation. Of this number, 96% said that it … Read More »
GM's Bob Lutz to retire in May
In an email to the Associated Press, Mr Lutz said: 'My work is done here. The whole organisation, top to bottom, now has absolute product superiority … Read More »
Registrations show improved business confidence
According to newly released data from the SMMT, registrations within the fleet sector reached a total of 35,540 in February, up 4.3% on the figure of … Read More »
Jaama to hold fleet seminars
The seminars, organised by the fleet management software and occupational road safety specialist, are aimed at full-time professional fleet decision-makers as well as administrators and managers … Read More »
Time for action on false expense claims
According to the research, almost one in 30 SME employees has falsely claimed expenses. Worryingly, the survey found that workers in the finance sector are the … Read More »
