Tag : Industry News
Alfa Romeo promotes line-up at business park roadshow
The brand's tour will take in business parks up and down the country and will offer test drives in the MiTo supermini, 159 saloon and the … Read More »
Life-saving achievements come to fore at 2011 Fleet Safety Forum Awards
Sponsored by Arval, the awards were held on Thursday 9 June at a dinner at the Alton Towers Resort in Staffordshire, with more than 270 guests. … Read More »
Europcar launches free delivery service
Ken McCall, managing director, Europcar UK, said: 'We are aiming to challenge the status quo of the car hire market with freeDeliver. As the market leaders, … Read More »
Aviva re-enters telematics insurance market
The firm's original proposition was predominantly aimed at getting data on young drivers and was dropped in 2008. Now following feedback from insurance brokers and customers, … Read More »
Pendragon Contracts reports largest ever fleet deal
The exclusive agreement will see Pendragon supply replacement cars and vans for the 2,600 fleet, primarily with Vauxhalls that will be delivered in 2011, saving PHS … Read More »
Fleet new car demand puts brakes on falling retail registrations
Figures show a 11.1% rise in new car registrations to the fleet sector last month, up to 83,120 compared to 74,786 in May 2010. Registrations to … Read More »
Ford introduces accident management service
Ford owners using the service will have repairs carried out at their nearest Ford Accident Repair Centre using genuine Ford parts, fitted by Ford trained technicians … Read More »
HiQ to raise profile through new customer-focused publication
The publication replaces the brand's former newsletter and features automotive industry news as well as the firm's latest offers and promotions across the network. The new-look … Read More »
Minimum contract commitment helps drive telematics demand
The company says it's equipping more than 2,000 vehicles a month with its real-time tracking system, which is available with a minimum contract commitment. Andy Kirk, … Read More »
Japanese manufacturers lead way in 2011 J.D. Power survey
Lexus once again scooped the first place in the manufacturers' league table – making it the eleventh year that the carmaker has sat in the top … Read More »
Honda's Swindon plant to return to full production in September
The carmaker announced in April that it was switching to a two-day working week due to parts shortages following the 11 March earthquake and tsunami in … Read More »
Fuel prices remain high despite a drop in oil prices
So says the AA in its latest Fuel Price Report, which shows that between mid-April and mid-May, average petrol prices have risen 1.14p a litre to … Read More »
AVH launches specialist vehicle services
Headquartered in Uxbridge, Middlesex, Specialist Vehicle Services operates from a network of strategically placed rental hubs around the UK, providing flexible and convenient nationwide coverage. The … Read More »
VRA remarketing seminar to debate key issues
Attendees will have the chance to join two of the four interactive debates during the morning and then attend a summing up of all four topics … Read More »
Government launches jam-busting review into motorway incidents
The report estimates the annual cost of motorway closures in England at around £1bn. As well as funding laser scanning technology for police incident analysis, the … Read More »
Fleets told to prepare for Olympic disruptions
To help athletes, officials, supporters and the media get between the event's locations, the Olympic Delivery Authority is establishing an Olympic Road Network (ORN) and Paralympic … Read More »
German brands triumph in downbeat market
That's the finding of JATO in its analysis of the new car sales figures for April. The European new car market declined by 3.1% in April, … Read More »
End of the road for the Highway Code, says E-Training World
Graham Hurdle, managing director of the fleet risk management firm, said: 'When the Highway Code was first produced to set out the rules of the road. … Read More »
BCA Blackbushe celebrates silver jubilee
Officially opened by HRH Prince Michael of Kent on 20th May 1986, BCA Blackbushe is Europe's largest vehicle auction centre at over 60 acres. It sells … Read More »
Majority of grey fleet drivers would prefer salary sacrifice scheme
The firm questioned "grey fleet" drivers to see if they would opt into a salary sacrifice scheme if their current car needed replacing. A total of … Read More »
"Most comprehensive map of electric car charging points in the UK" is launched
The map has been developed by the firm to provide an up-to-date list of charging points. In addition to pinpointing the location, the map shows the … Read More »
BVRLA sets up steering group to look at issue of funding
The Funding Steering Group will help existing and potential funders better understand the vehicle rental and leasing industry and its related risks and rewards. The organisation … Read More »
M6 Toll pioneers contactless payments
The M6 Toll has been working with Barclaycard to install easy-to-use contactless payments at toll booths, allowing customers to pay for their journey by simply holding … Read More »
Ctrak introduces Intelligent Insurance telematics solution
The product has been developed to provide insurers with an alternative means of determining individual vehicle premiums, following a ruling by the European Court of Justice … Read More »
Fleet registrations up 6.5% in April
Meanwhile registrations within the sub-25 business sector were also up, rising 12.2% to 6,794 units. However, the retail sector continued to decline, falling 23.5% to 53,835 … Read More »
RoSPA and Allianz Commercial to promote fleet road risk management
The latest partnership builds on an existing collaboration between the two companies. Allianz has been working with the accident prevention charity since 2007, providing its commercial … Read More »
New extra-value SE Plus trim added across Skoda line-up
The new spec level sits between SE and range-topping Elegance models and will include features such as Bluetooth, a multi-function steering wheel and Skoda’s Amundsen touch-screen … Read More »
Kia awarded place on public sector framework agreement
Buying Solutions – part of the Efficiency and Reform Group within the Cabinet Office – has awarded Kia a place on the framework agreement, giving the … Read More »
Lex Autolease sale shows strength of demand for convertibles
A total of 366 convertibles sports and prestige cars were offered, with over 92% of the entry sold – turnover generated was £3.9 million. The "Super … Read More »
CLM to develop Corporate Vehicle Rentals division under new appointment
CVR handles corporate rental-only customers and provides a national and European service for car and van rental, long term hire and mini-lease arrangements. It operates a … Read More »
