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Downturn in European car market shakes up brand hierarchy
This is particularly highlighed in Germany, where continuing poor sales have changed the competitive landscape, benefiting other models than Volkswagen Golf, Opel Astra and Ford Fiesta, … Read More »
Drink- and drug-driving recommendations come under scrutiny
Published by Sir Peter North, the so-called North Review on drink and drug driving commissioned by the Department for Transport has recommended that the UK drink … Read More »
LeasePlan calls for balanced approach in Budget
David Brennan, managing director of LeasePlan UK, said: 'With regards to company vehicles the government should remember that they are not simply a luxury for business … Read More »
Spurs legend to head up Wilsons Auctions charity event
Gary will take to the rostrum and conduct an auction of famous football memorabilia including England "World Cup" gear. All monies raised at the Gary Stevens … Read More »
GE Capital asks staff to switch off mobiles while driving
In recognition of its duty of care to employees, the firm has set up a driver declaration for staff driving on company business to commit to … Read More »
Linda Jackson becomes new managing director at Citroen
Effective from 1 July, Linda Jackson will assume the role and will be based at Citroen's UK headquarters in Slough. Jackson was most recently finance director … Read More »
FSG adds Automotional services to RiskMaster solution
FSG has now implemented Automotional's web-based driver “profiler” within its own RiskMaster at-work driving safely solution, while a range of additional services are also available including … Read More »
BVRLA calls for 3% diesel surcharge to be axed
In the association’s submission to the Chancellor, it outlined a number of simple changes that the government could make to the current company car tax regime … Read More »
Fleets well on road to recovery, according to latest CVO report
The annual fleet barometer supported by fleet and fuel management company Arval, looked at the state of the market across 14 countries between February and March … Read More »
New AFRs highlight benefits of fuel cards, says Arval
There has been some disappointment expressed about the new AFR rates which came into force on 1 June, with some businesses complaining they still aren't high … Read More »
HiQ to ramp up fleet business across network with new appointment
Stuart Carr joins the company in the new role from IN'n'OUT Services Ltd, where he worked as an operations project manager for three years. He will … Read More »
G3 Remarketing Ltd launches text bidding service
The "Re-bidding" service gives users the opportunity to make and track bids through their mobile phone regardless of their location and without requiring access to a … Read More »
Kia recalls over 7,000 models
The carmaker says that it is recalling up to 468 cee’d models featuring Electronic Stability Programme systems due a possible problem with insufficient brake force from … Read More »
IAM Drive & Survive reports impressive results from eco-driving course
Firms that have undertaken the ecolution training include Commercial Group, one of the largest office suppliers in the UK and a substantial fleet operator, with over … Read More »
Inchcape Fleet Solutions moves to 24/7 in-house support
Up until now, the Portsmouth-based company has used key service partners to provide 24/7 customer support outside of its normal working hours. This meant that any … Read More »
EU passenger car registrations decline by 9.3% in May
In May, 1,129,508 vehicles were registered in the EU. While Germany registered the most cars, it also recorded the biggest decrease (-35.1%) in registrations of all … Read More »
The Fuelcard Company claims launch of fastest online fuel card search
The upgraded Businessfuelcards.co.uk website gives potential customers the chance to select the most suitable fuel card for their business in less than 60 seconds or six … Read More »
Renault-Nissan and AvtoVAZ strengthen partnership
The latest deal follows the establishment of a strategic partnership between Renault and AvtoVAZ in 2008, under which Renault bought a 25% stake and one share … Read More »
Manheim Remarketing cautions over need for realistic pricing
With conversion rates in the month significantly lower, some expected the fall in values for fleet stock to more than the 0.6% (£39) drop to £6,609, … Read More »
smart fortwo electric drive to go on trial in the US
The second-generation fortwo electric drive is already being trialled by selected customers in Europe, with leases being offered for a period of four years and 60,000 … Read More »
Renault names Dominique Thormann as chief financial officer
Mr Thormann becomes a member of Renault’s Group Executive Committee, reporting directly to CEO Carlos Ghosn. He remains chairman of RCI Banque. Effective from the same … Read More »
Mazda appoints European as new general manager in Japan
In his new position, Mr Gaessler will play an essential role in business innovation at Mazda’s European and North American organisations; and he will handle regional … Read More »
ICFM annual conference to feature free practical training workshops
In the first workshop of the day – "Creating the right environment" – attendees will be asked to develop at least five ideas to stimulate and … Read More »
Official opening of new premises marks the start of a new era, says Leaseurope
The "European House of Leasing" was officially opened last week by Rüdiger von Fölkersamb, chair of Leaseurope, on the occasion of Leaseurope’s Board mid-year meeting. The … Read More »
Plan Fleet Services customers to benefit from new software
The Newcastle-based company, which manages a fleet of 4,000 company cars and vans and bills itself as the "biggest fleet company you have never heard of", … Read More »
Van values fall in May after nine months of increases
However, the firm spoke of the underlying strength of the market, pointing out that compared with May 2009 average wholesale used van prices are actually up … Read More »
Lloyds British Testing extends CBVC fleet contract
The Sutton-Coldfield based firm now has a total fleet of 130 vehicles supplied and managed for it by CBVC. With a national network of service centres, … Read More »
Report on electric vehicles published by EP Committee
The report on "Challenges for a European Market for Electric Vehicles" has been published by the European Parliament’s Industry, Research and Energy (ITRE) Committee and identifies … Read More »
CAP responds to “Black Book obsession” claim
Auction4Cars.com, which sells around 400 cars a week, claims CAP’s readjustment in June was not big enough, and it should have dropped prices by 10%, rather … Read More »
Kier Islington becomes 46th Driving for Better Business "business champion"
The company becomes the 46th organisation to be appointed as a "business champion" under the "Driving for Better Business" campaign, which is managed by RoadSafe. It … Read More »
