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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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
GENEVA: 9-5 marks new era for Saab
The model is intended to provide Progressive Scandinavian design inspired by Aero X and Saab heritage alongside an array of high-tech features that make it the … Read More »
Specsavers website proves hit with fleets
The pages regarding Eyecare Vouchers have seen the biggest leap in the number of hits, with an increase of 78%. The "Employers Section" as a whole … Read More »
Kia recalls new Venga for product modification
This comes after Euro NCAP crash tests showed that there was a small risk that the lower section of the front seatbelts in its new Venga … Read More »
Toyota Verso stands out in latest Euro NCAP results
This year has seen Euro NCAP change the way it marks cars across three areas of safety protection. Performance thresholds for Adult Occupant Protection and Child … Read More »
GENEVA: Ferrari goes green
The HY-KERS features a tri-phase, high-voltage electric motor coupled to a dual-clutch seven-speed F1 transmission. The 100bhp motor increases the 620bhp 6.0-litre V12’s output to 720bhp … Read More »
Europcar reserves Renault EVs for fleet
Europcar, which is Renault's principal short-term rental partner in Europe, has now pre-ordered 500 Renault electric vehicles for delivery in Europe’s largest cities from the third … Read More »
Ford on track with Volvo sell-off
Mr Odell said the deal should be completed by the end of June. The deal comes as Volvo reports rising sales. Mr Odell said that global … Read More »
Fleets won't flock to EVs despite Government incentive, says GE Capital
In last month's announcement, Transport Secretary Lord Adonis launched a new incentive to allow private and business fleet buyers to receive 25% off the price of … Read More »
Fleet values tumble 2.8% in February
The report show that fleet values by 2.8% (£184) to £6,425 in February compared with the previous month, while overall values stabilised with an increase of … Read More »
Mycompanyfleet adds alternative travel to grey fleet solution
The Office of Government Commerce recently launched its own campaign to persuade councils to allow employees to use their own cars on council business only as … Read More »
Autoquake.com secures additional £6m investment
The equity is being provided by existing investors Accel Partners and Highland Capital Partners and the debt is being provided by Kreos Capital. Autoquake sells high-quality … Read More »
TTC Group trains the trainers
A total of eight members of Liverpool-based AFTAthought attended the bespoke training course at their offices in Wavertree Business Park. Attendees, including those who drive actors … Read More »
Peugeot announces senior management changes
Under the changes, Vincent Rambaud takes on the role of CEO with effect from 2 April, reporting to Jean-Marc Gales, marques director, PSA Peugeot Citroen. He … Read More »
Don't turn a blind eye to corporate eyecare
Issued by the Sentencing Guidelines Council the new legal guidelines became effective last month and will mean that fleets found guilty of breaches of the corporate … Read More »
Fleets urged to challenge fuel tax hikes
Mr Dunning said that transport was the only industry to have seen large increases in taxation during the current recession, and claimed that “enough was enough”. … Read More »
Fiat targets firms with fleet-specific eco:Drive
Launched by Fiat in 2008, eco:Drive helps motorists understand the impact of their driving in terms of fuel consumption and CO2 emissions and offers suggestions on … Read More »
Navman Wireless adds dynamic features to software
The dynamic new features, provided by Google Maps, will enable companies using Navman Wireless's OnlineAVL2 software to more accurately determine off-site locations and better optimise journeys … Read More »
Alphabet and Tusker lead way in CSI survey
The fleeteye CSi survey, which was launched in 2009 as the replacement to the long-running landmark CSi survey, provides a leading measure of fleets' satisfaction with … Read More »
Lex Autolease survey highlights gap in fleet knowledge
The research reveals that 29% of those surveyed who employ a fleet over 500 company vehicles do not know that firms could reduce their NICs by … Read More »
GE Capital identifies €76m savings for fleet customers
The funding specialist identified €76 million of total cost savings for its European fleet customers in 2009 by examining every element of the fleet mix, from … Read More »
BMW predicts rising sales in 2010
The Munich-based carmaker reported a 17.7% rise in pre-tax profits for 2009 to €413 million, compared to €351 million in 2008. However, due to a higher … Read More »
