Category : Latest News
2010 ALD Automotive/TOTAL ECO10 MPG Marathon under starter's orders
Driving everything from a Volkswagen Polo 1.2 BlueMotion to a Megane Renaultsport 250, this year's entrants – including our very own Fleet World editor Steve Moody … Read More »
Hanover Show marks start of aggressive model campaign for Nissan
The campaign kicks off at the Hanover Motor Show later this month where Nissan will launch a new passenger version of the NV200 as well as displaying … Read More »
Smaller, fuel-efficient used cars gain in popularity
The company's used car statistics for the UK for the second quarter of 2010 shows that total volume during April to June were 0.7% lower than … Read More »
Active management of car journeys should remain a priority
The company says that one of the strongest initial reactions to the recession was managers questioning drivers whether journeys were strictly necessary and encouraging them to … Read More »
Fleet Carbon Reduction Simulation Tool and Guide to be launched at LCV2010
Cenex's Fleet Carbon Reduction Tool is being launched as part of Cenex's drive at LCV2010 to promote the benefits of low-carbon vehicles to fleet operators, which … Read More »
International Transport Forum publishes road death figures for 33 countries
The number of road fatalities fell in 30 of the 33 countries analysed by the ITF's International Traffic Safety Data and Analysis Group (IRTAD). In many … Read More »
Special offer launched on FleetTrak telematics
During September and October, Fleet is offering free in-vehicle installation of its GPS-based telematics system – this compares to installation fees of as much as £100 … Read More »
Fleet Hire uses Jaama software to enhance reporting capabilities
The firm introduced Jaama's Key2 internet-based software in 2007 and uses its wide range of modules to manage its 6,000-strong fleet of company cars and light … Read More »
Kia cee'd green credentials clinch deal with Anglian Home Improvement Group
The deal, which was secured by local Kia dealer, NMG Kia, sees the Anglian Group take delivery of a fleet of 40 Kia cee’d 1.6 CRDi … Read More »
Alphabet customers increasingly turn to sub 120g/km cars
The latest data from the firm shows that more than one in four (26.4%) of the cars that it supplied in the first half of 2010 … Read More »
Lexus CT 200h set to offer emissions of just 96g/km
The hybrid luxury compact hatchback is also set to offer an anticipated 68.9mpg in combined cycle driving according to preliminary fuel consumption figures. As a result, … Read More »
Nissan Juke crossover to offer excellent RVs
Data provided by CAP puts RVs at 52% to 54% based on three years/60,000 miles of ownership. In comparison, the MINI hatchback has RVs of 48% … Read More »
Manheim Direct online sales channel gets off to good start
Since its launch in July, Manheim Direct has increased unit sales by 50% on the previous month, boosting year-to-date figures by 28%. More than 350 "online … Read More »
New MD at Toyota GB
Mr Williams has been commercial director of Toyota GB since 2007. Prior to this he was director of marketing for the Toyota brand at Toyota Motor … Read More »
Mycompanyfleet seminars to look at evolution of fleet and transport
The seminars, entitled "Evolution of transport, fleet and systems", are being held on Thursday 21 October and Wednesday 17 November at the London Transport Museum in … Read More »
Jens-Uwe Berg joins JATO Dynamics
Mr Berg brings nearly 14 years' international automotive leasing experience to his new role, having worked previously in the UK, Amsterdam and his native Germany. He … Read More »
Renault announces top management appointments
These include the appointment of Bruno Ancelin, currently Alliance managing director for global sourcing, will be appointed managing director for Russia and leader of Eurasia Region … Read More »
PSA and Renault start paying back loans early
Both carmakers have each paid back €1 billion of the €3 billion that they were lent by the French State in April 2009, although the first … Read More »
Kia Sportage wins TUV environmental approval
Sportage won the TUV's environmental approval following an assessment of all environmental aspects, from production to day-to-day running through to recycling. The new Sportage is produced … Read More »
Diesel demand strong
Glass’s car editor Jonathan Brown said: ‘With Trade demand for stock having increased in recent weeks, vendors have noted that the bulk of this demand has … Read More »
Five years of strong used demand ahead, report says
According to research by Professor Peter Cooke at The University of Buckingham Business School published in the latest BCA Used car Market Report 2010 there will … Read More »
Van values down 1% in August, reports Manheim
The firm's latest monthly Market Analysis for Vans reveals that at £3,999, average wholesale van values have fallen by just 1% (£40) compared with July. This … Read More »
Thrifty reports rise in bizarre items left in rental cars
Following the summer break, the rental specialist says it's found a variety of different artefacts that also include underwear, a pair of slippers, a leg waxing … Read More »
Indian car sales reach new high
For domestic sales, the Passenger Vehicles segment in April-August 2010 grew at 33.88% over same period last year. Of this Passenger Cars grew by 34.32%, Utility … Read More »
Audi A1 e-tron to be used for pilot project in Munich model region
The carmaker has partnered up with E.ON, the Munich municipal utility company Stadtwerke München (SWM) and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) for the project, which … Read More »
Demand rises for Avis flexible rental solution
The firm has announced that its Avis Flex service has seen a year-on-year increase of 50% since its launch last year. Furthermore, the service is witnessing … Read More »
Fleet values up 2.15% in August, according to BCA Pulse data
BCA's Pulse report for August shows that fleet values rose by £155 (2.15%) from £7,180 in July to £7,335 – still behind year on year, but … Read More »
Prices announced for Caddy and Caddy Maxi
The vehicles start at £12,100 excluding VAT for the 1.6-litre 75 PS TDI Caddy van while the Caddy Maxi starts at £14,050 excluding VAT for the … Read More »
The Salvation Army appoints Venson for fleet supply
Venson has replaced another leasing firm following a competitive tender process conducted by the church and registered charity and joins incumbent supplier ALD Automotive. Salvation Army … Read More »
NAFA creates Advisory Council comprised of corporate leaders
The association says it has established the Corporate Fleet Advisory Council so as to get corporate leaders more involved with its work while recognising their busy … Read More »
