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Northgate rebrands to raise profile and boost business
The rental specialist has moved from a network of 20 local individual brands to the development of the Northgate Vehicle Hire national brand, which is now … Read More »
RoadSafe throws weight behind new risk management tool
Launched by software company a2om, the a2om doc tool is said to help improve business efficiency and safety and is already in use by a number … Read More »
Thames Valley Police contracts Thrifty to meet flexible rental needs
The contract was awarded following a tender process that included seven competitors. Thrifty was chosen for its professionalism and ability to provide a high standard of … Read More »
PARIS PREVIEW: Hyundai to premiere ix20 B-segment MPV
The new model is the second in Hyundai's line-up to adopt its new "fluidic sculpture" design following the launch of the ix35 and Hyundai promises that … Read More »
Fiat signs another major deal as part of fleet push
The Hertz-owned car-by-the-hour business has agreed a deal to include 170 Fiat 500 and Alfa MiTo cars on its fleet, as it prepares to roll out … Read More »
Cable&Wireless adopts Zenith Provecta's Salary Exchange for Cars scheme
The company is to implement Zenith Provecta's Salary Exchange product, which will be supported by a series of roadshows hosted by Zenith Provecta for C&W Worldwide's … Read More »
BT and Tesco.com to speak on driver safety at Driving for Better Business event
British Telecom and Tesco.com, which are both long-established business champion members of the government-backed Driving for Better Business campaign, which is managed by RoadSafe, will be … Read More »
Volvo Cars becomes ACEA member
Ivan Hodac, secretary general of the ACEA, said: 'We welcome Volvo Cars in our midst and are convinced that the company will make a valuable contribution … Read More »
RAC launches specialist patrols to deal with misfuelling
RAC Fuel Patrol is a service available to both RAC members and non-members that aims to get drivers back on the road faster after misfuelling. The … Read More »
Magnet renews 650-vehicle contract with Leasedrive Velo
Based in Darlington, the leading kitchen retailer has committed to a fully managed contract that covers both company cars and vans and 40 user-chooser drivers. The … Read More »
Trimble to expand European solutions with Punch Telematix
Earlier this year Trimble made a cash bid worth €13.5 million euros for the Belgian maker of on-board computers for trucks. Now the company says it's … Read More »
New MD at Michelin Tyre PLC
Eric Le Corre has assumed the role, bringing with him experience of Michelin’s operations in Europe and North America after 11 years with the company, most … Read More »
PARIS PREVIEW: Citroen DS4 to put in appearance
Like the DS3, the new model, which combines coupé style with 2+2 door practicality, will focus on bold styling and agile handling. From a design point … Read More »
Gamestec to put vehicle monitoring system to test
The system is to be provided under a new three-year arrangement with Northgate Vehicle Hire that will see Gamestec provided with a fleet of 24 Mercedes … Read More »
LeasePlan profits jump to €90 million for H1 2010
The leasing and fleet management company posted an increase in net profits from €61 million in the first half of 2009 to €90 million for the … Read More »
De Lage Landen car lease business outperforms expectations
The company, a fully owned subsidiary of Rabobank Group, has posted strong profits across all its operations, which also include vendor finance and consumer finance. For … Read More »
Wilson Auctions to host 'largest ever' van sale in Ireland
The Portadown-based auction complex says it's anticipating hundreds of serious buyers will turn out to bid for the commercial vehicles, most of which originate from the … Read More »
New look, new vehicles for British Gas fleet
The vans include a mixture of Volkswagen Caddy and Caddy Maxi vans, plus a Crafter dropside, and the trial of a Transporter Shuttle minibus. They form … Read More »
Lexus unveils revised IS range, including new IS 200d
The model replaces the previous IS 220d and delivers improved fuel economy, lower emissions and reduced tax bills thanks to the use of a new 148bhp … Read More »
Ford introduces 'most technologically advanced Mondeo model ever'
Billed as the 'most stylish and technologically advanced Mondeo model ever', the new Mondeo completes Ford's update of its European large car line-up, following the launch … Read More »
IFB pinpoints top 20 "crash for cash" hot spots
Drawing on two years of insurance claims and policy data, the IFB has produced a league table of regional hotspots for "crash for cash" activity. In … Read More »
Plus Dane Housing Group partners with Northgate
The Liverpool-based housing group awarded the contract after winning a tender for a new housing maintenance contract in Cheshire and Liverpool that is anticipated to last … Read More »
PARIS PREVIEW: Orlando family MPV to break cover on Chevrolet stand
Billed as having function with attitude, this model will blend a crossover look with seven-seater versatility and is based on the show car concept first seen … Read More »
Euro NCAP to broaden scope of safety assessments
The organisation has said that it's set to test the new generation of electric vehicles to ensure that high safety standards are maintained, with the first … Read More »
Renault highlights plans for Russian market with Latitude world premier
Renault has been developing its production facilities in the country since 2005 in partnership with the Government of Moscow. It has also outlined plans to capture … Read More »
PARIS PREVIEW: Honda to take covers off hybrid Jazz
The model will use Honda's petrol-electric IMA system as seen in the Insight hybrid. This comprises a 1.3-litre i-VTEC engine combined with a CVT gearbox, with … Read More »
Revised Mazda6 set to attract more fleet drivers
The new range features a refreshed exterior and interior styling improvements, additional equipment and a range of significant technical enhancements that improve fuel economy by up … Read More »
RSPB appoints CLM to improve maintenance management
CLM is introducing a number of proactive, web-based initiatives, including greater use of independent garages, tighter cost controls and the minimising of vehicle downtime through the … Read More »
Government urged to take zero-tolerance approach to drink-driving
Sources close to Transport Secretary Phillip Hammond have said that he is sceptical about cutting the drink-drive limit following the publication of Sir Peter North's report … Read More »
Workplace parking levies to bring about major culture change for fleets
According to Robert Kingdom of Masterlease, the main considerations from the fleet industry perspective are how this tax will be administered and who will be liable, … Read More »
