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Wraps come off new Megane Coupe-Cabriolet
The new model joins the Mégane as the sixth body type and builds on the strengths of its predecessor with features including a large, folding glass … Read More »
CEE markets provide warning to West
As the regional effects of the wider economic crisis were compounded by rising taxes and a lack of Western-style incentive schemes, less than one million cars … Read More »
Corporate sector must take up slack
The SMMT data for last month showed that registrations for both fleets and the sub-25 business sector were up, backed up by a 29.8% rise in … Read More »
New ''urban-friendly'' Sportage
Longer, lower and wider than the current model, the new Sportage will offer more space for people and cargo, with improved ride quality thanks to a … Read More »
Van drivers still using mobile phones
IAM Fleet and Drive & Survive are calling on transport managers to clamp down on mobile phone usage behind the wheel following the publication of yesterday's … Read More »
Kier Harlow sets safety example
The latest recruitment brings the total number of business champions to just under 40. They are used by the Government-backed "Driving for Better Business" campaign, which … Read More »
High levels of kit as standard
All of the models feature, as standard, air conditioning, Bluetooth and reverse parking sensors. In addition, Berlingo, Dispatch and Relay Enterprise models now feature further enhanced … Read More »
Fleet registrations rise in January
Figures from the SMMT show that a total of 72,726 vehicles were registered to fleets last month, up 24.4% on the figure of 58,446 for January … Read More »
Lombard boss joins Carsite
A retail financial services professional, with extensive general insurance and asset finance experience, Mr Banister was responsible for bringing clarity to the benefits of personal leasing … Read More »
4×4 values reach record levels
BCA communications director Tony Gannon commented: ‘Nothing makes four-wheel drive more attractive than a dusting of snow around the UK and the severe weather we have … Read More »
Truck registrations still hard hit
The latest figures from the SMMT show that there were 13,099 registrations last month for the market as a whole, down 11.4% on the total for … Read More »
New Movano built for practicality
Vauxhall says that the Movano is also an excellent base for conversions and will be available ex-works as a tipper, dropside and box van. The modular … Read More »
Fleet & Lease values on the up again
This halted a three-month reverse that had taken £825 off the average value. Performance against CAP Clean also improved, up for the second month running and … Read More »
Stay one step ahead of new VED regime
From this date, new cars will be subject to a new first-year VED rate, based on CO2 emissions and commonly referred to as a "showroom tax". … Read More »
Sales up 10.4% at Kwik-Fit Fleet
A large part of Kwik-Fit Fleet's sales growth has been the result of companies running their fleet vehicles for longer, leading to increased demand for replacement … Read More »
Contract extensions come in for criticism
As such, the leasing company is warning about the possible knock-on effects of running fleet vehicles for longer. Robert Kingdom, head of marketing at Masterlease, said: … Read More »
2009 used car sales volumes lowest in a decade
In terms of age, the 0-3 year old cars suffered the most, with sales dropping by 15.4% when compared with Q4 2008, due to the boost … Read More »
EVs trialled on A40 in Germany under pilot project
The "E-mobility in commuter traffic" development project for the Rhine-Ruhr region is being run by a group of research institutes and businesses. Companies participating comprise energy … Read More »
E-Class makes star debut at auction
A total of 150 vehicles from the Mercedes-Benz and smart range were offered at the event, including the E-Class Saloon and Coupé, which sold at an … Read More »
Pendragon Contracts and Trafficmaster team up for new services
The new agreement means that fleet directors and managers will be able to benefit from dynamic satellite navigation, live traffic information used to calculate the quickest … Read More »
Interactive new RoSPA website goes live
Intended to help visitors with answers to questions such as "are employers responsible for fatigued workers driving home" or "what is meant by the morning after … Read More »
SEAT opens dedicated fleet centre
The new facility, designed to work as an extension to the SEAT UK Fleet and Business field sales team and dealer network, has been established to … Read More »
Fleet savings stack up with e-procurement
According to the company's research, by using e-procurement and electronic tracking of vehicles in the order pipeline, it is possible to generate savings through reduced acquisition … Read More »
IRU says issue of self-employed drivers must be addressed
The IRU has called upon the European Parliament’s Employment and Social Affairs Committee in its forthcoming discussions on 17 March to follow the approach of its … Read More »
Nissan to establish design studio in Beijing
Scheduled to open early in 2011, the studio in the Chao Yang district of Beijing is said to be the first design facility in China established … Read More »
Focus on costs inspired growth in TMC Mileage Capture in 2009
The company’s growth was fired by firms wanting to control costs more proactively, it said. Paul Jackson, managing director of TMC – which was previously known … Read More »
Van values up again, says Manheim
The company's data shows that values increased by 4.4% (£169) in February compared with the previous month. Average values have now increased in all but two … Read More »
Market to benefit from global safety standard for EVs
Adopted by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the new type approval requirements will ensure that electric and hybrid vehicles are as safe as … Read More »
Over 122,000 penalties issued in European seatbelt campaign
Officers in 23 countries across Europe stopped vehicle occupants of all ages who were observed not using seatbelts. The campaign in February was co-ordinated by TISPOL, … Read More »
Qualcomm and GreenRoad partner on fleet solution
Initially being offered to commercial vehicle fleets in North America and the UK, the solution combines Qualcomm’s Service Fleet Manager and the GreenRoad 360 service and … Read More »
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