Category : Latest News
Frost & Sullivan event to focus on latest EV issues
The event is being held on the 22 and 23 June 2010. Day 1 of the workshop will be held at the House of Lords, followed … Read More »
Fleet innovation recognised in annual Goill awards
Held at NAFA's annual Institute & Expo on Tuesday 27 April in Detroit, the awards were given to David Vasquez, the manager of fleet operations for … Read More »
Audi A1 available to order, priced from €15,800
The new model marks Audi's first venture into the compact car segment, with the A1 aimed at a completely new target group. And the carmaker is … Read More »
Fleet Alliance raises 13k in latest effort for cancer care
The latest fund-raising effort – the charity's Monster Bike and Hike – was held over the bitterly cold and windy May Bank Holiday weekend and had … Read More »
Used car market takes turn for worse in April, reports Manheim
According to Manheim Remarketing’s latest Market Analysis for Cars, fleet values in April fell by 1.5% (£101) to £6,648. Meanwhile average wholesale values were down by … Read More »
Infiniti announces pricing for new diesel FX
To be called the FX30d, the model features a new 3.0-litre V6 and costs from £45,150, £200 more than the equivalent FX37 petrol model, and comes … Read More »
Fleet Alliance beats fund-raising target
The Glasgow-based fleet solutions provider has reported fantastic fund-raising efforts, including support for eight hardy souls who will be taking part in the "Monster Bike and … Read More »
Enterprise Rent-A-Car says new government needs to commit to policies
Rob Ingram, director of business rental at the firm, said: 'As an organisation, and as an industry, we are working hard to improve the efficiency of … Read More »
LeasePlan outlines concerns for fleets in post-election comment
In a statement, Mr Brennan commented: 'Regardless of how long Gordon Brown remains as Prime Minister, the Government will still need to tackle head – on … Read More »
SMMT data shows static fleet market in April
The SMMT's figures reveal that a total of 72,385 vehicles were registered by fleets in April – virtually identical to the 72,354 vehicles registered for the … Read More »
Van values strengthen further in April
The latest strengthening in van values means that they are now nearly 15% higher than in January 2010. Average prices have now risen in all but … Read More »
BVRLA warns future government about excessive transport taxes
He commented: 'It is unfortunate that we are left with a hung Parliament. In this period of economic uncertainty the country badly needs stability and we … Read More »
Hung Parliament could stall economic recovery
The Forum says it believes SMEs are crucial to Britain's economic recovery, with the potential to create jobs and spearhead innovation. But the not-for-profit organisation is … Read More »
Audi to push up prices by 2% across range
The price increase will affect all new customer orders from 25 May – new customer orders placed up to, and including, 24 May will be fixed … Read More »
Ambulance fleet achieves key objectives with Jaama system
SCAS operates a fleet of almost 1,000 vehicles including lease cars, rapid response cars/motorcycles, ambulances and patient transport vehicles. In addition, SCAS runs a total of … Read More »
Key trends in the used CV market
Used light vans Currently at auction, 0808-plated Ford Fiesta vans, even with high mileage, perform strongly against Guide as do Vauxhall Astra Club models, particularly 100bhp … Read More »
Fitness First signs up with VW and Audi
The vehicles, which range from Volkswagen Golf 1.6-litre TDI to Audi A4 models, were selected after a tender process that also looked at the manufacturers’ aftersales … Read More »
Shape of used car market to change over next two years
The next two years could see significant demand for ex-fleet cars as used stocks dwindle due to lower sales in 2008 and 2009, leading to price … Read More »
Time for CV operators to push forwards, says Glass's
George Alexander, chief commercial vehicle editor at Glass’s, said: 'Businesses will not want to make the wrong financial decisions, but it is important to decide to … Read More »
Energy-saving firm puts drivers through eco driver training
The deal will see TTC trainers help employees improve vehicle handling and road safety techniques leading to a cut in fuel costs. Trainees will go on … Read More »
Honda turns round Q1 figures
For the first three month of 2010, Honda Motor Co Ltd announced a profit of ¥72 billion (£502 million / €586 million) while quarterly sales were … Read More »
Website to aid self-insured fleets with RTA PI claims proces
According to Fraser Fundell from IDSL the MOJ reforms will have a direct impact on self-insured organisations with large fleets. Previously insurers and self insured firms … Read More »
Kwik-Fit Fleet rolls out free fleet vehicle collection & delivery service
The pilot vehicle collection and delivery service was launched earlier this year and involved 30 Kwik-Fit centres in Bristol, West London and South West London. The … Read More »
Brake launches new website for Fleet Safety Forum
The website – www.fleetsafetyforum.org – includes manager guidance reports on topics ranging from eco driving, to driver tiredness and duty of care issues, information on fleet … Read More »
Arval steers steady course in 2009
Helped by its steady performance, Arval says it retained its number two European ranking in the market for corporate vehicle full service leasing. Its market share, … Read More »
Belgian telecomms giant places order for 600 Sprinters
The company, which is one of Belgium's leading provider of telecommunications and internet services as well as digital TV, has almost 17,000 employees and maintains a … Read More »
Mercedes reveals Corporate Sales Person of the Year
Now in its third year, the Mercedes-Benz programme awarded key account manager Frank Smith from Mercedes-Benz Corporate Sales in Manchester with the title of Corporate Sales … Read More »
Ogilvie Fleet clients to gain from cutting-edge online quote system
Developed by Jaama, the vehicle quotation and ordering system uses real-time vehicle information sourced via Jaama’s online link with CAP. This allows fleet managers and company … Read More »
European Parliament issues draft van CO2 report
The report has been issued by rapporteur Martin Callanan MEP who has not proposed to make changes to the Commission’s short-term target of 175g/km CO2, phased … Read More »
Independent research proves benefits of e-procurement
Leaselink is currently being employed by 10 of the UK's 15 largest contract hire and leasing companies who between them supply and manage over 590,000 company … Read More »
