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cee'd EcoDynamics SW ticks all the boxes
The contract forms part of Saacke Combustion Services' drive to have a greener service fleet and the vehicles will be used by its network of technicians … Read More »
Vauxhall introduces lifetime warranty on all new cars with immediate effect
The new Vauxhall Lifetime Warranty applies to all new cars purchased by both retail and fleet buyers and will cover all major components, including powertrain, steering … Read More »
Fleets could be on a sticky wicket with current grey fleet practices, says Arval
Using analogies from the sport, Mike Waters, director of market insight at Arval, suggests that fleets should seek to break down their total grey fleet into … Read More »
APCOA signs up to Specsavers Corporate Eyecare
Seth Hack, health and safety manager at APCOA, said: 'Specsavers offers fantastic value for money and, as it is a recognised High Street brand, our employees … Read More »
Used market upturn to continue into September, says G3 Remarketing
Director Matt Dale at the online vehicle remarketing company, said of the downturn in recent months: 'The World Cup and the long-awaited Budget had the anticipated … Read More »
ACPO campaign shows number of drink drivers remains unacceptably high
The association's month-long drink and drug driving summer campaign found that the percentage of drivers found to be over the legal alcohol limit dropped slightly compared … Read More »
Make your drivers green as well as your cars, says IAM Drive & Survive
A forthcoming IAM report Motoring Facts 2010 has found that companies are opting for more fuel-efficient vehicles, with twice as many new diesel company cars as … Read More »
Fiat partners up with Aston Villa FC
The company is already official vehicle supplier to the England football team and Wembley Stadium, and this new arrangement marks a move into top-level club soccer. … Read More »
Lift supplier swaps vans for Prius
Until recently, the Nottingham-based company's 30 home-based service engineers used conventional non-Toyota crew-vans to reach their customers around the country. But when one engineer started working … Read More »
Summer months remain quieter for commercial vehicle used market
Tim Spencer, group commercial vehicle auctioneer, Manheim Auctions, said: 'As we move into the summer months we are experiencing a seasonal lull for the first time … Read More »
Vauxhall expands MasterFit Premier Service Centres offering
The network, which comprises over 100 Vauxhall MasterFit Premier Service Centres across the UK, now commits to providing Vauxhall commercial vehicle operators with a service within … Read More »
VW H1 results 'exceed expectations'
For the first half of 2010, the group reported a 16% rise in deliveries to 3.6 (3.1) million vehicles, increasing global market share to 11.7% (11.6%). … Read More »
Buyers increasingly confident with bidding online
Simulcast, Manheim Remarketing's trade-only simultaneous online broadcast of physical auctions, has sold nearly £130 million worth of cars, vans, trucks, motorbikes and plant since the beginning … Read More »
Chemical industry needs to help carmakers go green, says Frost & Sullivan
Led by Frost & Sullivan's global programme manager for transportation chemicals, Robert Outram, the study suggests that plastics and composites need to be greener, more recyclable … Read More »
Week-long TISPOL European operation enforces drink-drive controls
The operation was organised by the European Traffic Police Network (TISPOL) in 21 countries between 7 and 13 June and saw 422,181 drivers tested for both … Read More »
Geely completes Volvo buy-out
Geely chairman Li Shufu, who becomes chairman of the board at Volvo Cars, said: 'This is a historic day for Geely, which is extremely proud to … Read More »
Peugeot extends LCV warranty to 100,000 miles
The Peugeot Bipper, Partner, Expert and Boxer range of Peugeot Light Commercial Vehicles including Motorhomes and Converted vehicles, but excluding the 207 van, now benefit from … Read More »
Renault back in black
The carmaker reported a net profit of €780 million compared to a loss of €2.73 billion for the first half of 2009. Group revenues were up … Read More »
Audi takes covers off new A7
The model is built on a completely new platform that's exclusive to Audi. In terms of size, Audi says it's comparable to the current A6 saloon … Read More »
Hertz renews preferred partnership with Air France until 2013
As part of the global partnership, Air France customers will continue to benefit from preferential rates across a range of Hertz vehicles. Flying Blue members will … Read More »
Saab moves to new head offices
The car manufacturer will be based at Martell House in the Cranfield Technology Park adjoining Cranfield University in Milton Keynes. Jonathan Nash, MD of Saab GB, … Read More »
Audi reports record profit for H1 2010
The Ingolstadt-based carmaker increased operating profit by 61.6% to 1.3 billion compared to 823 million for the first half. Revenue ws up nearly 21% to 17.6 … Read More »
Hybrid commercial vehicle take-up to be boosted by incentives, says new report
According to the firm's report on "Strategic Analysis of North American and European Hybrid Truck, Bus and Van Market" the hybrid truck, bus and van market … Read More »
Peugeot enhances rental proposition
The car manufacturer has signed a new deal with Nexus Vehicle Management to significantly increase vehicle rental business from its dealership network around the country. Nexus … Read More »
New MD joins Kwik-Fit Fleet
Peter Lambert has accepted the role, effective from today 2 August, reporting directly to Kwik-Fit Group chief executive Ian Fraser. Mr Lambert has held a wide … Read More »
Nissan Leaf opens for pre-orders in Europe
This will be quickly followed by the UK, where pre-orders are set to commence from 1 September and deliveries will start in March. Nissan has also … Read More »
Corporate car clubs said to cut down on commuting by car
Streetcar for Business surveyed thousands of its corporate members and found that employees who use the service have cut down on using a car for commuting … Read More »
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions puts own fleet through health check day
The firm recently held its second health check day to highlight the importance of regular vehicle safety checks, as part of the company’s own rigorous duty … Read More »
Jaguar Land Rover introduces cycle to work scheme for staff
The scheme will provide staff with the opportunity to make savings on the cost of a new cycle and safety equipment by using a salary sacrifice … Read More »
Avis submits $1.3 billion offer for Dollar Thrifty
The offer exceeds that of Hertz Global Holdings Inc, which offered $1.2 billion in cash and stock back in April. Commenting on the offer in a … Read More »
