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VRA makes progress with remarketing projects
In a statement the association also announced that, since its launch five months ago, a group has been set up to guide the industry through the … Read More »
Lewis Hamilton calls on fleets to choose ESC
The 2008 F1 world champion and runner-up in last weekend’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone made his call in a message delivered at the eSafety Challenge … Read More »
North Yorkshire Fire Service becomes first "blue light" business champion
The Northallerton-headquartered service operates one of the safest fleets in the country and preventing road traffic crashes from occurring is a key focus. It is additionally … Read More »
Lenny Kravitz tops best driving anthem chart
HiQ commissioned a survey of more than 200 UK motorists to discover which track is the most enjoyable to listen to in the car, and the … Read More »
Manheim Auctions sets CV programme rolling at Bruntingthorpe
At the debut van, truck and plant sale a total of 243 vehicles were auctioned to an audience of 100 buyers plus a further 72 buyers … Read More »
Q2 profits up at Volvo Group
The Swedish commercial vehicle maker announced operating income of SEK 4.8 billion (€506 million) with truck sales up 24% to SEK 41.6 billion (€4.4 billion). In … Read More »
PSA announces return to profit in H1 results
For the first six months of 2010, the carmaker reported a net profit of €680 million compared to a loss of €962 million for the first … Read More »
Daimler to set up new smart product unit
The carmaker said that the move would 'enhance the framework for successful expansion of the brand and further development of the product portfolio'. The new division … Read More »
Daimler raises group profit forecast for full-year 2010
The Stuttgart-based carmaker announced a net profit to €1.31 million for Q2 2010 compared to a net loss of €1.06 million for the same period in … Read More »
Government confirms electric car grant
The implementation had been placed on hold by the Coalition until the autumn spending review, but the Treasury has agreed to ring-fence the money from any … Read More »
Volkswagen vans provide clean solution
Winterhalter designs and manufactures commercial dishwashing systems for the catering and hospitality industry, and the new vans will be used in its national service operation network. … Read More »
Fleet Logistics recruits strategic account manager
Mrs L'Estrange will provide account management and customer service expertise, including providing advice on fleet policy, management reporting and industry issues, to UK fleet customers and … Read More »
Are your drivers heading for a breakdown driving abroad?
The fleet management firm says that because they don’t own the car, company car drivers assume that their company car warranty and breakdown cover will assist … Read More »
UPS outlines 20% MPG performance improvement goal for fleet
The goal was announced as UPS released the latest annual update of its corporate Sustainability Report, and builds on gains that the firm has already made … Read More »
New Fleet Alliance initiative guarantees no excess charges
Standard practice in the contract hire and leasing market is for leasing suppliers to negotiate blanket benchmark mileages across the entire fleet of vehicles, with three … Read More »
Flexible car and van rental solution launched by Thrifty
Dubbed Flexifleet, the new flexible fleet solution is said to be cheaper than conventional daily car and van rental packages, and also offers all the benefits … Read More »
Europcar to roll out touchscreen technology at locations across Europe
From August, travellers arriving at Heathrow T5 will be able to use the new touchscreen, which features software designed especially by Europcar to give customers a … Read More »
VAT rises push 2010 MPG Marathon to fore
Taking place at Ettington Chase, near Stratford upon Avon on September 15 and 16, the event sets out to prove that Britain's 30 million motorists can … Read More »
Win trip of a lifetime at FTA Transport Manager and Fleet Engineer 2010
Commercial vehicle manufacturer Iveco has announced it will be giving away 15 prizes, including a grand prize of an all-expenses-paid trip of a lifetime to Italy. … Read More »
Vauxhall Astra Sport Tourer to feature wealth of standard kit
The Sports Tourer range comprises four trim levels: ES, Exclusiv, SE and SRi, but adds a variety of standard and optional equipment, including FlexFold, which allows … Read More »
Fleets overpaying millions on VAT, says BVRLA
Under current legislation, those firms that lease their cars are only allowed to recover 50% of the VAT portion of the finance element of their rental … Read More »
Fleets urged to get involved in Road Safety Week 2010
Organised by Brake, the road safety charity, with the support of the Department for Transport, insurance company QBE, and courier company FedEx, Road Safety Week is … Read More »
UK must play role in EC Road Safety Programme, says RoadSafe
Top of the European Commission's seven-point agenda is the use of active safety measures in vehicles. RoadSafe director, Adrian Walsh, said: 'The vehicle industry has made … Read More »
Vital road safety work being halted following Government funding cuts
The Thames Valley Safer Roads Partnership is ceasing operations in Oxfordshire as a result of funding cuts, meaning speed cameras will be switched off and other … Read More »
Autoquake wins global award for online excellence
The ecommerce company is the only car retailer to be awarded a place in the AlwaysOn Global 250, which lists the leading private companies in on-demand … Read More »
ACFO re-elects Julie Jenner as chairman for 2010/11
Ms Jenner, key solutions manager for GE Capital Solutions, has served as chairman since being first elected in 2006. She said: 'My job means that I … Read More »
Jaama offers free three-month management software trial to SMEs
The company says that demand for its FleetAssistant web-based fleet system has risen dramatically over the last 12 months as smaller fleets recognise the considerable cost … Read More »
CV registrations rise 13.2% in EU in June
In June, new registrations rose for all segments of commercial vehicles, resulting in an overall 13.2% increase in the EU, with 166,929 new registrations in total. … Read More »
Vauxhall Meriva gets green boost
The first new addition is a 95PS 1.3 CDTi engine, which will power all Meriva ecoFLEX models. Featuring closed-loop combustion control, the 1.3 CDTi (95PS) uses … Read More »
Honda responds to criticism of Insight hybrid
The suspension has been adjusted to improve ride comfort and NVH levels, while interior trim levels have been enhanced. As well as these upgrades to suspension, … Read More »
