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Focus on costs inspired growth in TMC Mileage Capture in 2009
The company’s growth was fired by firms wanting to control costs more proactively, it said. Paul Jackson, managing director of TMC – which was previously known … Read More »
Van values up again, says Manheim
The company's data shows that values increased by 4.4% (£169) in February compared with the previous month. Average values have now increased in all but two … Read More »
Market to benefit from global safety standard for EVs
Adopted by the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), the new type approval requirements will ensure that electric and hybrid vehicles are as safe as … Read More »
Over 122,000 penalties issued in European seatbelt campaign
Officers in 23 countries across Europe stopped vehicle occupants of all ages who were observed not using seatbelts. The campaign in February was co-ordinated by TISPOL, … Read More »
Qualcomm and GreenRoad partner on fleet solution
Initially being offered to commercial vehicle fleets in North America and the UK, the solution combines Qualcomm’s Service Fleet Manager and the GreenRoad 360 service and … Read More »
Industry optimistic for economy recovery but sceptical over fleet growth
Over half (57%) of fleet managers believe that the UK economy will improve slightly by the start of 2011, while a further 4% think that the … Read More »
Smartnav launches PAYG sat nav
Using its Smartnav system, the service allows users to only pay for sat-nav directions and traffic information when they need it, and is available using an … Read More »
Fleets to count the cost of "showroom tax" this April
From 1 April new vehicles with high levels of CO2 will see a dramatic increase in VED at the showroom. Currently a "Band M" vehicle – … Read More »
GME secures UK Government guarantee
Business Secretary Lord Mandelson said the guarantee will be provided under the Government’s Automotive Assistance Programme. He said: ‘I always said the Government would stand foursquare … Read More »
Automotive Leasing wins Government van and car hire contract
Effective from 22 March 2010 for four years, the new agreement can be used across all public sector organisations to create a comprehensive vehicle hire service … Read More »
Wilsons Auctions wins in Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards
The awards, in association with Bank of Scotland (Ireland), recognise Irish companies that are operating at the highest levels of business performance. Wilsons Auctions is the … Read More »
New route for rapid vehicle disposal launched
According to UK Car Exchange, the new website – www.ukcarexchange.com – gives buyers another route to disposal, with the potential to achieve higher returns on sales. … Read More »
Mileage management is key to dealing with fuel hikes, says TMC
In a statement yesterday, the AA said that fast-rising European wholesale petrol prices combined with the 1 April increase in fuel duty could push UK average … Read More »
Fleets increasingly turn to sale and leaseback, says Lex Autolease
The survey carried out for Lex Autolease follows an annual audit by the firm, which highlights the growth in funds being raised through "sale and leaseback" … Read More »
CBI calls for change to working patterns to counter gridlock
In a new report called "Tackling congestion, driving growth – A new approach to roads policy", the organisation argues that time and money wasted on Britain's … Read More »
G3 Remarketing strengthens team
Tom Marley joins the company as head of projects & developments and will assist the G3 directors in developing new markets within and outside the automotive … Read More »
European car registrations up 3% in February
The data shows that new passenger car registrations in the EU increased by 3.0% in February, and by 7.9% over the first two months of the … Read More »
BMW has aggressive plan for new models
Board chairman Norbert Reithofer told the company's annual accounts press conference in Munich that the 3 Series Coupe and Convertible as well as the X5 SUV … Read More »
Renault-Nissan inaugurates plant in India
Representing an investment of 45 billion Rupees (€722 million) and with the capacity to produce 400,000 units per year at full ramp up, the new Chennai … Read More »
Renault-Nissan to work with A2A on EV pilot project in Lombardy, Italy
Said to be the first electric vehicle experimentation in Italy, the pilot project “E-Moving” will start in June 2010 in the cities of Milan and Brescia, … Read More »
Thatcham provides dynamic ESC performance data to Euro NCAP
Over 40 new vehicles were put to the test in Thatcham's research, which will be used to assist the efforts of Euro NCAP, Thatcham and other … Read More »
Nissan to build Leaf electric car in UK
The funds will be supplied under the Grant for Business Investment scheme for both the production of the car and the new battery plant at Sunderland, … Read More »
CFC questions wisdom of running vehicles into year five
The company says that a large proportion of fleets that operated cars into year four and 80,000 miles are starting to renew their vehicles in 2010 … Read More »
Government supports Ford plans for greener engines
The Government has said that it will back the programme through a £360 million Government loan guarantee under its Automotive Assistance Programme (AAP). Ford says that … Read More »
Skoda Yeti gets off to great start at auction
A total of 146 entries were at the event at Manheim Auctions, Leicester, with several 4×4 Yetis present. The well-attended sale saw Škoda achieve some impressive … Read More »
Fiat seeks to boost fleet profile through range of measures
And the carmaker will also look to raise its profile by increasing brand awareness through a series of sponsorship deals, following the much-publicised agreement with BSM, … Read More »
Aston Barclay reports 100% conversion rate on first convertible sale of the year
At the event, a total of 72 cars were offered, with a 100% sales conversion rate. Aston Barclay says that it has seen a shortage of … Read More »
Health and safety becomes a key priority for installing telematics
Traditionally cost considerations have been a prime reason for opting for tracking and telematics technology. But this is fast changing, as research shows fleet drivers are … Read More »
New head of Mercedes-Benz vans appointed
The appointment is effective from 1 April and Mr Mornhinweg will succeed Dr Wolfgang Bernhard, who was appointed as a Member of the Board of Management … Read More »
Manheim Auctions strengthens dedicated commercial vehicle team
Under the changes, James Davis has been appointed to the new role of general manager, commercial vehicle operations for Manheim’s three auction centres dedicated solely to … Read More »
