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VT becomes preferred supplier to Highways Agency
VT will manage the procurement, full maintenance and support requirement for the specialist patrol, resilience and team manager vehicles, which are based at 40 locations throughout … Read More »
Renault reports net loss for 2009
This included €1.6bn of losses from its shares in other vehicle makers. Meanwhile revenues were down 10.8% year on year to €33.7 billion. However, government scrappage … Read More »
Hertz to roll out Nissan EVs in US and Europe
Hertz said that the partnership with Nissan seals its commitment to green car rentals. Mark P Frissora, Hertz CEO, said: 'With unique solutions like the Hertz … Read More »
Leasedrive Velo proves perfect partner
Leasedrive Velo Group has launched a new scheme for the firm, based on contract hire. Partners can transfer to the scheme whenever they like and have … Read More »
New Touareg gets hybrid treatment
The Hybrid's 333PS 3.3-litre supercharged V6 petrol engine is married up to an electric motor generating 47PS, resulting in a total output of 380PS and 428lb … Read More »
Recalls have ramifications for automotive electronics
As carmakers awaken to the dangers of increasing electronics content, the development and deployment of key automotive technologies like Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and the … Read More »
Van drivers asked to report potholes
Charles Roberts, Heritage Volkswagen's brand manager, said: 'Hitting a pothole can damage the tyres, wheels, suspension or steering. It could even cause an accident. 'Commercial vehicles … Read More »
Lex Autolease signs solus deal with Kwik-Fit Fleet
Mike Wise, head of Kwik-Fit Fleet, said: 'We believe the new contract with Lex Autolease, which will run into 2013, is the largest and most significant … Read More »
AA DriveTech appoints new divisional head
Paul Holmes, formerly head of AA Risk Management Solutions, becomes director of the FleetSafe division of AA DriveTech, which is now responsible for all fleet-related training … Read More »
Specsavers enhances voucher offer
The vouchers can be handed out among all levels of staff and they can be redeemed at any of Specsavers' 638 UK stores. Each employee is … Read More »
4×4 demand swells used values
Examples of notable increases in values include: Small Hatchback, up 7.0% (£308) to £4,690; Medium Family, up 8.8% (£478) to £5,895; Large Family, up 5.9% (£291) … Read More »
PSA reports worst-ever loss
For 2009, the French carmaker reported a loss of €1.16 billion for 2009 compared to a profit of €363 million in 2008. Global sales were down … Read More »
E-mobility policy coordination welcomed
At the event, EU ministers exchanged views with leaders and experts from across society, including the automobile industry. According to the ACEA, e-mobility will clearly play … Read More »
Arval to provide contract hire to Renault Nissan dealers
Arval is to expand its local fleet business under a new agreement with the Renault and Nissan dealer network. Effective from 1 January 2010, the fleet … Read More »
Bentley expands into Kazakhstan
Michael Mayer, Bentley Motors' regional director for Europe and the UK, confirmed the decision by handing a letter of intent to Oleg Minchenko of Kazakhstan Premier … Read More »
New A1 said to be ''true'' Audi
Positioned below the A3, the compact model has been designed to be city-friendly, and occupies a road "footprint" of less than four metres, without sacrificing space … Read More »
0% finance offer aimed at business users
Northgate Vehicle Hire operates a UK-wide fleet of more than 60,000 vehicles from around 75 locations and Van Monster's range of stock is said to include … Read More »
Avis to offer Renault electric vehicles from 2011
The partnership forms part of Avis' existing environmental programme, which has led to the company offsetting more than 147,000 tonnes of CO2 since 1997 by investing … Read More »
Online quiz gives employees' driving knowledge a spring clean
The 10-question driving quiz is being run by Drive Smarter and is aimed at letting employees reflect on their driving and carry out a spring safety … Read More »
Ford appoints its new commercial vehicles director
Clary was previously rental, remarketing and direct sales manager at Ford from 2005 and went on to become district manager, for the north. Prior to his … Read More »
Kia Motors opens manufacturing plant in Georgia, USA
The state-of-the-art plant in West Point, Georgia, is capable of producing 300,000 cars annually for the North American and global markets. Representing a $1 billion investment … Read More »
GENEVA: Kia shows ultra-low CO2 cee'd
The model will sit in Kia's "EcoDynamics" range of fuel-saving vehicles, and has 11% less CO2 emissions than the current model – 98g/km compared with 110g/km … Read More »
Honda announces CR-Z pricing
All grades come with six airbags, active headrests, Vehicle Stability Assist, Climate Control, 6-speaker CD player and an engine start button. S grades get heated door … Read More »
The Fuelcard Company plans new European fuel card
'This new role has been created to focus specifically on developing and implementing an innovative range of products and services that will add value to our … Read More »
GENEVA: Kia unveils Venga Plug-In Electric concept
The Venga EV concept car is identical to the regular Venga B-segment MPV but features an electric motor, placed within the existing engine bay, that produces … Read More »
GM provides extra funding to Opel/Vauxhall
The carmaker is to provide €1.9 billion in funding to Opel/Vauxhall, representing over half of the €3.7 billion that is needed to get the two marques … Read More »
BVRLA includes FYAs for EVs in Budget wish list
In its Budget submission, the BVRLA's key request is for the Treasury to provide more details on the 100% first-year allowance it is introducing for companies … Read More »
New BCA report on LCV market
With a dearth of late-plate stock and even shortages of typical three to five-year-old fleet and lease vehicles, due to extended or deferred replacement cycles, and … Read More »
Fleet management outsourcing continues to grow
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions says that, in the face of increasing pressure to reduce costs and headcount and to streamline processes, more businesses are turning to … Read More »
GENEVA: Vauxhall announces Meriva pricing
Highlights include the FlexDoors, which are rear-hinged back doors that swing open towards the back of the car at an angle of nearly 90 degrees, to … Read More »
