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Skoda to expand production as part of future growth plans
Last year saw the Czech manufacturer sell over 762,000 vehicles sold, while sales revenue was up 22.4% to €8.692 billion and operating profit more than doubled … Read More »
Sixt leasing partners up with Ogilvie Fleet to offer full-service leasing in UK
The partnership means that Sixt clients will now have the option to take a product that meets European inter-company counterpart standards and an individually tailor-made fleet … Read More »
February fleet & lease values remain strong despite rising volumes
New BCA Pulse data for February shows that fleet & lease LCV values fell back by £186 (3.8%) to £4,599, effectively losing half the gains made … Read More »
New car registrations in EU rise 0.9% in February, says ACEA
In total, 981,429 new cars were registered in the month. While most countries posted growth, ranging from +1.2% in Poland to 112.6% in Lithuania, five recorded … Read More »
European new car sales break into positive territory in February
The data shows that the European market increased by 1.4% in February 2011, and by 0.2% YtD – the first YtD increase since June 2010. In … Read More »
Sixt to run special promotions for new Stansted Airport terminal branch
The new branch, which replaces its previous rental centre outside of the main terminal building, is located within the arrivals hall, and Sixt says that it … Read More »
"World's most accurate live traffic map" launched
TomTom brings HD Traffic to millions more drivers via online live traffic mapPowered by TomTom HD Traffic, the new live traffic map enables anyone online to … Read More »
Bott kits out 30 VW Transporters for STILL service fleet
The Transporters are a recent addition to the 126-vehicle fleet and have been fitted with vehicle racking as well as being decaled with STILL’s branding. The … Read More »
Remarketing industry comments on Autoquake administration
Mike Pilkington, managing director of Manheim's Remarketing division, said: 'It's always highly regrettable when any remarketing supplier fails but, however prominent Autoquake had become as a … Read More »
Enterprise becomes Driving for Better Business champion
Enterprise is the UK’s largest dedicated maintenance service provider to the public sector and utility industry. It operates a fleet of more than 5,500 vehicles including … Read More »
It's a wrap for YODEL project
The first phase of the project was to provide vehicle wraps for 400 vehicles in four different colours. AstSigns spoke to Robert Horne who recommended Avery … Read More »
Mazda to resume temporary production in Japan
The manufacturer had previously announced the suspension of production at its Hiroshima and Hofu plants from the night shift on 14 March until 21 March, in … Read More »
Masternaut launches fuel-saving technology
The patented CANbus connector for commercial vehicles and cars is contactless, does not interfere with vehicle electronics and does not need access to an open FMS … Read More »
Last chance to enter the Fleet Safety Forum Awards
Now in their 11th year, and sponsored by Arval, the awards recognise the achievements of those working to help reduce the number of costly, and in … Read More »
Council makes headway with Cross-Border Enforcement Directive
The position, together with the statement of the Council's reasons, will now be sent to the European Parliament for a second reading. Transport ministers had already … Read More »
MINI releases initial findings from 12-month EV trial in UK
A total of 40 vehicles have been run in two consecutive six-month field trials on UK roads. The project has been supported by the Technology Strategy … Read More »
National Grid implements Tusker salary sacrifice car scheme
The salary sacrifice car scheme has been added to its existing employee benefits portfolio, available to all its UK staff, via an online flexible benefits system … Read More »
Autoquake goes into administration
According to the firm's website, Matthew Bond and Jason Godefroy of MCR were appointed joint administrators of the company today, 17 March 2011. The website adds: … Read More »
Karl-Friedrich Stracke succeeds Nick Reilly as Opel/Vauxhall CEO
Mr Stracke has spent 32 years with GM and has led global vehicle engineering for the last year and a half. Mr Stracke will also be … Read More »
Kia Optima and Sportage get top design honours
The jury, made up of leading product designers from around the globe, bestowed red dot awards on the Kia Sportage compact SUV and the Optima saloon. … Read More »
MPs reject labour call to reverse fuel VAT
Labour forced a Commons debate on the issue this week to put pressure on ministers to act. Shadow chancellor Ed Balls said: 'At a time when … Read More »
PM hints at scrapping fuel duty rise in next week's Budget
The PM said that the Government recognises the “pain” being caused by record petrol prices families and small businesses were feeling, as petrol prices crept over … Read More »
Frost & Sullivan: Awareness and usage of smartphone apps inside cars remains low
For its "Executive Analysis of European Consumers’ Awareness and Preferences for Usage of Smartphone Apps Inside and Outside Car", the consulting firm surveyed 1,911 customers across … Read More »
Skoda knocks down Octavia price to £10,995 in limited offer
A total of 2,000 Octavia 1.6 MPI SE models are to be offered at a price of £10,995 on the road or from just £149 per … Read More »
Hyundai develops innovative solution to long lead times for ix35
The firm says that demand for the ix35 has been unprecedented, in particular for the 2.0-litre diesel deriviative, and so it is taking action to ensure … Read More »
Speedy to offer new member services through Fleet Alliance deal
Speedy has signed an agreement with Fleet Alliance to ensure that its "Speedy Assist" members receive fleet purchase advice and support and a range of fleet … Read More »
NAFA to participate in Habitat for Humanity project in Charlotte
For the third straight year, NAFA Fleet Management Association will be participating in a Habitat for Humanity project to kick off its annual conference, which is … Read More »
AA makes plea for fuel tax rethink as diesel duty rises 6p a litre in a year
The organisation's figures show that a litre of petrol, now costing on average 132.61p a litre, generates 22.10p in VAT, up 4.94p from a year ago. … Read More »
SEAT further expands fleet and business sales team
Head of fleet and business sales, Nick Andrews, has added both a new key account manager and a dedicated fleet aftersales manager to his fleet and … Read More »
'Future is positive for EVs' in fleet: Hitachi Capital responds to Deloitte survey
In the Deloitte survey of 4,760 European consumers, it was found that only 16% see themselves as potential first movers to buy or lease an electric … Read More »
