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AA DriveTech scheme to hone the business drivers of the future
Under the Young Driving Employees Scheme, AA DriveTech will arrange:• Driver and instructor pairings and lesson plan booking centrally• Theory test booking, again arranged centrally• Tuition … Read More »
VW 1.4-litre TSI Twincharger unit named International Engine of the Year
The unit, which won the overall Awards’ title for the first time last year, delivers almost 180bhp despite its small capacity, thanks to the intelligent use … Read More »
Jaguar Chauffeur Programme further improves XJ proposition
The Chauffeur Programme – which is also available with the award-winning Jaguar XF model – offers licenced operators a range of benefits, including: • A like-for-like … Read More »
VRA predictions of used car price falls ring true
In a survey held during the recent election campaign, the great majority of the 40 responding organisations, who between them handle over one million vehicles each … Read More »
CFC Solutions adds new grey fleet management tools to Fleet Plus
They allow fleet managers to monitor grey fleet vehicle insurance records, serve reminders for safety checks, and ensure that maintenance is being carried out. Neville Briggs, managing … Read More »
Emergency Budget 2010: the Mycompanyfleet view
Andrew Leech, business manager at Mycompanyfleet, the automotive and fleet division of HR solutions provider, NorthgateArinso said that businesses would now have to review their funding … Read More »
FTA publishes secure load guide for vans
According to the FTA, a clear source of guidance on the secure loading of LGVs has been sorely missing. Worryingly, the LGV overloading prohibition rate found … Read More »
Emergency Budget 2010: BVRLA comment
'Mr Osborne has approached a very difficult task in a positive way and delivered a budget that will start to reduce the deficit with the urgency … Read More »
Emergency Budget 2010: ACFO predicts sharp rise in funding reviews
Chairman Julie Jenner commented: 'The increase in the rate of VAT from 17.5% to 20% from January 4, 2011 will clearly increase the cost of new … Read More »
Emergency Budget 2010: the lowdown for fleets
The main changes in the Budget that will affect fleets are as follows: • VAT rise from 17.5% to 20% from 4 January 2011. The SMMT … Read More »
Fleet Alliance adds salary sacrifice to product portfolio
The new, fully automated and online, web-delivered scheme has been developed to provide a wider car choice for employees as part of their benefits package and … Read More »
ETSC urges EU to adopt new road safety targets and measures for 2020
According to the ETSC, 2009 saw a record breaking improvement in road safety, with deaths cut by 11% compared to 2008. Slovakia (36%), Lithuania (26%), Denmark … Read More »
Pentland chooses Alphabet to manage switch from ECO
Alphabet won a six-way tender put out by Pentland to find a supplier capable of moving its car scheme from employee car ownership to company cars, … Read More »
TomTom WORK to once more sponsor 2010 MPG Marathon
The event, which is being held 16-17 September, will again be sponsored by TomTom WORK, the division of TomTom dedicated to commercial vehicle fleets. The firm … Read More »
North East local authorities put i-MiEV to the test
Under the Low Carbon Vehicle Procurement Programme run by Cenex, two cars will become part of the fleet at Gateshead Council, two at Newcastle City Council, … Read More »
Citroen completes nationwide Business Centre network
The new Business Centre network was established last year as part of a pan-European programme and, says Citroen, underlines its commitment to enhance the support provided … Read More »
NCSFA to hold annual conference alongside NAFA's 2011 I&E
The organisation was forced to cancel its 2010 conference due to the downturn in the nation’s economy and the related travel restrictions placed on state government … Read More »
Fleets participate in three-year Prius Plug-in trial
Transport for London, the Government Car and Despatch Agency, the Metropolitan Police Service, News International and Sky are taking part in a three-year lease demonstration programme … Read More »
Arla Foods outsources fleet to Zenith Provecta
The company, which is one of the UK’s leading dairy companies with brands such as Anchor, Lurpak and Cravendale, has selected Zenith Provecta to provide sole-supply … Read More »
Total helps fleets go green with AdBlue
The AdBlue pump dispensers have been introduced to help reduce costs for fleets and offer a convenient alternative, and are available on the following five Total … Read More »
In-vehicle recording system launched for fleet operators
The Plug ‘N’ Go Drive has been developed by mobile communications specialist Pama & Co as part of its Plug ‘N’ Go range, and has been … Read More »
Road Safety Minister branded 'dismissive' over speed cameras
In the debate, Mike Penning, the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, was questioned on the Government’s recent announcement that it would stop investment into new … Read More »
Health & safety review should take in road safety, says IAM Drive & Survive
Simon Best, chief executive at the IAM, said: 'Around a third of all UK road deaths are of those driving on business, so it’s common sense … Read More »
New president for Euro NCAP
Mr Seeck succeeds Professor Claes Tingvall from the Swedish Transport Administration, who has taken this role since 2004. Andre Seeck, the first Euro NCAP President from … Read More »
Top Gear Recruitment launches national Driver CPC training programme
Top Gear, which has a pool of 500 professional drivers on its database, will deliver the training to its own drivers throughout the country. It will … Read More »
European Commission proposes common safety standards for EVs
Electric power trains operate at voltage levels of around 500 Volts, and the proposals would look to ensure vehicle users' safety by protecting them from contact … Read More »
US vehicle emissions still significantly higher than Europe or Japan
The firm's study of the US light vehicle market in the first quarter of 2010 reveals that the market's average CO2 is 268.5g/km. This drops to … Read More »
High Court judgment said to mark return to sanity
Under the current scheme introduced by the previous government, motorists or defendants are not always able to get their legal costs reimbursed in full after a … Read More »
Novadata Transport slashes training costs for World Cup
The Braintree, Essex-based form has said that for the duration of the World Cup from 11 June to 11 July, anyone attending its Driver CPC: Tachograph … Read More »
PDSA uses TMC Mileage Audit to lower costs
The charity, which delivers more than two million free treatments to sick and injured pets each year, is funded by donations from the public and keeping … Read More »
