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Fiat launches fleet-specific eco:Drive system
The latest software launch follows in the footsteps of the Eco:Drive technology, which was launched in 2008 and allows drivers to download a record of their … Read More »
New CEO at Jaguar Land Rover
He has over 22 years of experience in the European auto industry, most of which was at BMW where his last appointment was vice president, Land … Read More »
CAP launches RV project for EVs
As well as the problem that battery replacement costs threaten to render commercial electric vehicles in particular worthless after warranties expire, another issue lies with the … Read More »
Global expansion for Navman Wireless
Commenting on the prospects for the Italian market, Marco Federzoni, who is heading up the new operation there as country manager, said: 'Vehicle tracking for fleet … Read More »
Payne plans Renault fleet reinvention
Speaking to Fleet World, Mr Payne acknowledged that Renault had previously struggled to get its message across, had to battle perceptions about reliability and needed to … Read More »
Online broker promises value for money insurance
VanInsurance.co.uk allows van owners to find the right quote for them by filling in some simple personal information, which VanInsurance.co.uk will then use to check the … Read More »
Toyota considers Corolla recall
Shinichi Sasaki, executive vice president, said: 'If this is a defect, we will start recalls. We are in the process of investigating, but the number of … Read More »
Examining the impact of Toyota's quality issues
According to the company, the recalls of the latest Prius, Lexus HS250 h and the Sai models will likely cost Toyota a total of 80-100,000 cars … Read More »
Peugeot gives glimpse of 508
The model is also larger than its forebear, measuring 4,860mm long, 1,880mm wide and 1,420mm high, with a 2,815mm wheelbase. It rides on 19-inch alloy wheels … Read More »
GENEVA: Nissan takes wraps off new Juke
The model was created at Nissan Design Europe (NDE) in the heart of London, and refined at Nissan's Design Centre (NDC) in Japan. First revealed as … Read More »
MINI further expands product line-up with Countryman
At launch the Countryman range will include three petrol and two diesel models, as well as two ALL4 all-wheel drive models – the Cooper D ALL4 … Read More »
Capgemini renews Leasedrive Velo deal
Capgemini, one of the world's foremost providers of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, has 800 current and 3,500 eligible company car drivers. Working on its behalf, … Read More »
Aston Barclay Prees Heath to double its capacity
Aston Barclay envisages spending around £1 million on the project, which will more than double capacity at the site to 20,000 vehicles per annum, whilst creating … Read More »
The FuelCard People attacks Arval claims on fuel cards
Mr Clarke said: 'This is a deliberately misleading distraction away from the reality that their own customers have to pay pump prices, while users of other … Read More »
GE Capital pioneers e-Signature technology for personal lease agreements
e-Signature technology has been made available to companies that offer their employees the opportunity to lease a car through GE Capital's Personal Car Ownership Plan, which … Read More »
Lessors to help with lease accounting changes
The new reporting standard, which is currently being formulated by the International Accounting Standards Board, will oblige firms to include "off-balance sheet" assets, potentially including contract … Read More »
Bad weather pushes up demand for Alliance Asset Management
The company is also forecasting that demand will continue to increase as fleets look for a partner to meet their day-to-day business needs. Alliance Asset Management … Read More »
TRACKER signs exclusive deal with UK police force
Each month TRACKER helps to recover an average £2 million worth of stolen vehicles and it has led police to the arrest of over 1,900 car … Read More »
Carl-Peter Forster to join Tata Motors
Mr Forster was most recently head of General Motors, Europe, where he looked after Opel/Vauxhall, Saab and the European activities of Chevrolet. He stepped down from … Read More »
EU registrations up 12.9%
In total, 1,058,868 new cars were registered in the EU. Registrations were up in a majority of countries, ranging from +0.3% in Slovakia to +62.1% in … Read More »
Market remains unstable
JATO Dynamics says that scrappage deals continued to tempt Western European car buyers to showrooms in January. Italy, Great Britain, Spain and France all recorded double-digit … Read More »
GlaxoSmithKline awards sole supply contract
Employees fund their vehicles using a cash allowance, with Zenith Provecta providing monthly payroll interface files to GSK to assist in the calculation and deductions of … Read More »
Putting a price on road risk safety
Under the new regime, if a work-related road death leads to a prosecution for a breach of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, the … Read More »
Lex Autolease partners up with Auto Windscreens
The deal will see Auto Windscreens will supply replacement glass exclusively to the Lex Autolease fleet, which currently numbers 320,000 vehicles. Additional service providers have also … Read More »
Van values remain buoyant
This is despite a reduction in both average age and mileage. At 55 months, average age in January was down by one month compared with December … Read More »
Keep calm over Toyota recalls
Tim Bowden, head of operations at Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions, has said that fleets should keep their heads and remember that the UK has a well-structured … Read More »
Orlando-based family vehicle to debut at Geneva
Also present at Geneva will be the Chevrolet Camaro, both as coupé and convertible, and the Aveo RS show car, which celebrates its European premiere after … Read More »
Fleets given say in corporate sales person award
The award forms part of the "DRIVE UP 09" Mercedes-Benz Cars Corporate Sales Reward Programme and sees sales managers, business development managers and key account managers … Read More »
Motiva Group rolls out new tyre policy
ATS Euromaster will supply and fit Michelin tyres across the Motiva fleet using its 1,000 mobile service vehicles and 380 fast-fit centres to ensure comprehensive fast-fit … Read More »
GENEVA: Hyundai reveals new company face
According to head of design Thomas Buerkle, the new styling is called "Fluidic Sculpture" and sees a move towards a slinky, more sporty style. Mr Beurkle … Read More »
