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Fleet values drop 2.4% in latest BCA Pulse report
The firm's latest Pulse report shows that fleet values fell 2.4% (£186) to £7,553 in February, with CAP performance dropping by just under a point to … Read More »
Charging units installed in West London for Ford EV demonstration
In a joint venture between Ford, Hillingdon Council, Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE), and the Technology Strategy Board (TSB), CombiCharge charging units from Chargemaster have been … Read More »
AAH Pharmaceuticals scoops FTA Van Excellence Accreditation
AAH’s 730 vans and HGVs travel 95,000 miles each day to deliver medicines to thousands of pharmacies, GP practices and hospitals throughout the UK each working … Read More »
FREE fleet funding and efficiency review up for grabs for SMEs
According to MD Andrew Leech, 70% of the company's reviews identify savings of 10-20% for smaller fleet operators by switching to leasing vehicles, and using newer … Read More »
Fleet Logistics launches fleet manager portal
Developed in response to demand from international fleet clients, the new portal goes live with selected clients in April, following tests running this month. Dependent on … Read More »
2011 TISPOL conference to focus on challenges to road safety
The theme for the conference is "The challenges facing road safety" and the speaker line-up includes top-level representatives of the British government, the European Commission, the … Read More »
Free Mobile Marketplace App launched by NAFA
The Mobile Marketplace App is a user-friendly tool that lets operators quickly find businesses that offer education and training, fleet management services, manufacturing and sales, parts … Read More »
Chancellor hints at fuel duty cut in this month’s Budget
He said that "squeezed" middle and lower-income voters were having to pay £80 to fill up a family car, and added: ‘I hear you. I promise … Read More »
Kangoo Van ZE to lead 14-strong Renault line-up at CV Show
The zero-emission electric van will make its debut prior to going on sale this autumn in both two and five-seat versions, priced from £16,990 (Kangoo Van), … Read More »
Citroen launches specialist EV dealer network
All dealers will specialise in sales and servicing for Citroen's new full-electric city car, the C-ZERO, and have been selected to provide extensive geographical coverage of … Read More »
Van operators warned of detriments of overloading
That's the finding of the latest VOSA effectiveness report, which showed that the LGV overloading prohibition rate by traffic enforcers increased from 66.9% in 2008/09 to … Read More »
Mass adoption of electric vehicles still some distance away, says Deloitte
According to the survey of 4,760 European consumers, only 16% see themselves as potential first movers to buy or lease an electric vehicle, while 53% say … Read More »
New CAP product provides short-term fleet disposal valuations
Black Book+ reveals short-term used car pricing risk by providing a 1-3 month forecast to assist anyone who buys or sells used cars in a trade … Read More »
Complete sell-out for NAFA's 2011 Institute & Expo Floor
And NAFA has also said that early indications show that the number of I&E visitors is set to reach 2007's level, before the economic downturn began. … Read More »
SMA adds 360º and audio capabilities to online remarketing services
SMA ViewItNow is an exclusive SMA service that is initially available on selected stock. Would-be buyers simply click on the ViewItNow link on the SMA website … Read More »
New cleaner exhaust management system fitted to DHL Supply Chain customer fleets
In trials, the new technology has delivered average cost savings on fuel of around 6%, as well as a similar percentage reduction in CO2 emissions. Ian … Read More »
Fuelcards.net promotes new fuel locator iPhone app with iPad competition
The new fuel station locater app is said to be the UK’s first free iPhone app that uses GPS location data to find the nearby service … Read More »
China auto market shows signs of slowdown
Figures from the China Passenger Car Association show that sales of passenger cars fell 0.4% to 880,027 units in February from a year earlier, and were … Read More »
Custom-designed vehicles more than meet requirements for Eden Project
The requirement was for catering and multi-functional recycling vehicles, demanding adapted bodies that would perform specific tasks. As a result, Pendragon Contracts came up with the … Read More »
Rush-hour urban congestion on rise again
The new research, conducted by Citroen, found that during a one-hour journey at peak times, the average inner city commuter could be spending around 25 minutes … Read More »
Audi reports best financial result in corporate history
The Ingolstadt-based carmaker has reported operating profit up by 108.2% to €3,340 million (compared to €1,604 million for 2009) while revenue rose by 18.8% to €35,441 … Read More »
New report shows UK beats US for worst traffic congestion
A survey by INRIX, a leading provider of traffic information and driver services, has revealed that UK drivers sit idle in traffic 46 hours per year … Read More »
Driver Hire launches Agency Workers' regulations campaign
So says Driver Hire, which is running an information campaign over the coming months to help increase customers and non-customers knowledge of this new legislation. The … Read More »
New satellite tracking technology offers enhanced efficiency at touch of a button
Working with Liverpool Housing Trust, L&W has implemented the fully integrated Masternaut vehicle tracking and service management system, which L&W director Stephen Lee says is paying … Read More »
Healthcare group says health plans can counteract cost of employee eye tests
Due to come in from this year, the new EU legislation will mean employees who drive for work will have to have their eyes tested regularly … Read More »
Fleet World Group hosts EV Showcase event
The Electric Vehicle Showcase has been organised by Fleet World Group in conjunction with the UK leasing industry’s trade association, the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing … Read More »
Insurance firms told to focus on driver behaviour, not gender
According to telematics specialist Trimble, in the light of last week's ruling by European Union's top court that insurance companies can no longer make risk assessments … Read More »
Hertz signs up to add Renault EVs to European fleet
The corporation has signed a letter of intent to add Renault's electric cars to its fleet, starting with the Twizy. Hertz plans to add 500 units … Read More »
Fiat is leader of pack for low emissions
For the fourth year running Fiat Automobiles took the top spot in the lowest average CO2 table with a figure of 123.1g/km (4.7g/km less than the … Read More »
Leaseurope study shows recovery in 2010 leasing market
That's the finding of a new survey by Leaseurope, which shows that overall new leasing business was up by 4.9% last year and also estimates that … Read More »
