Tag : Industry News
Mitsubishi wins place on public sector framework agreement
Buying Solutions is the national procurement partner for all UK public services and is part of the Efficiency and Reform Group within the Cabinet Office. Its … Read More »
Fleets urged to choose better tyres to save fuel and help the environment
The Campaign for Better Tyres, which was officially launched by Transport Minister Norman Baker MP in London today (29 March), is dedicated to encouraging business and … Read More »
Santander Corporate Banking to target SMEs through Fleet Financial partnership
Under the new partnership, Santander will provide the vehicle finance, with Fleet Financial providing all other aspects of a fleet management package. The new agreement is … Read More »
RAC for sale
According to reports, the insurance giant has begun to dispose of non-core businesses, and has made the decision that the roadside rescue firm does not fit … Read More »
Black tops the colour charts for fleet cars
The firm is the supplier of Leaselink, a leading e-procurement system which is currently used by many of the largest contract hire and leasing companies to … Read More »
MITIE becomes DfBB business champion
Despite strong business growth that has resulted in the company fleet doubling in the last five years to almost 6,400 vehicles, MITIE has retained a top … Read More »
Speed cameras in Oxfordshire to be switched on again from 1 April
The cameras, which are operated by the Thames Valley Safer Roads Partnership, were switched off as a result of a withdrawal of funding by Oxfordshire County … Read More »
New Lex Autolease "The Green" microsite provides fleet cost-saving tools
Christened "The Green", the website is free to access and uses an animated portal based around a community of buildings including a garage, library, cinema and … Read More »
RoadSafe and GreenRoad team up for road safety initiatives
The two organisations will work together on a number of activities including a workshop on good practice in managing company drivers in London on 30 June. … Read More »
BUDGET 2011: ACFO response
Speaking on company car tax, Ms Jenner said: 'ACFO is pleased that, as we requested, the Government has announced company car benefit-in-kind tax rates for 2013-14, … Read More »
BUDGET 2011: Time to review your fleet policy?
Mr Kendrick said: 'The various changes announced in the Budget with the increase in AMAP and the increase in taxable benefit on company cars will lead … Read More »
BUDGET 2011: Alphabet reaction
Commenting on the changes to fuel duty, Mr Sinclair said: 'Alphabet made a strong case before the Budget for abandoning the fuel duty escalator because it … Read More »
BUDGET 2011: Fleet highlights
The key points from the fleet operator's perspective are as follows: Fuel Duty: There will be a 1p per litre cut in fuel duty from tonight, … Read More »
BUDGET 2011: VED rates to increase in line with inflation
Under the changes, vehicles in bands E (131g/km-140g/km) and F (141g/km-150g/km) attract a £5 increase in the standard rate. Standard-rate VED for vehicles in bands G … Read More »
BUDGET 2011: Radical reform for fuel tax regime
Speaking to the House of Comments, Mr Osborne acknowledged the pain being felt by motorists and businesses over current fuel prices and confirmed that the Government … Read More »
Coyote GPS speed camera alert system now includes 12-month subscription
The price remains at £185 including VAT, but now includes a free 12-month UK subscription instead of just three months. The device, which has a community … Read More »
Rise in NICs poses bigger threat than fuel duty
So says Lex Autolease, which warns that fleets need to take action to minimise the pain of higher NICs. On 1 April, the Government is expected … Read More »
Enterprise becomes Driving for Better Business champion
Enterprise is the UK’s largest dedicated maintenance service provider to the public sector and utility industry. It operates a fleet of more than 5,500 vehicles including … Read More »
Last chance to enter the Fleet Safety Forum Awards
Now in their 11th year, and sponsored by Arval, the awards recognise the achievements of those working to help reduce the number of costly, and in … Read More »
Hyundai develops innovative solution to long lead times for ix35
The firm says that demand for the ix35 has been unprecedented, in particular for the 2.0-litre diesel deriviative, and so it is taking action to ensure … Read More »
New Monday auction programme at Manheim's Bruntingthorpe super-centre
Up to 400 vehicles will be offered each week from ALD, Inchcape Retail, Lex Autolease, UKcgr.com and Vindis Group. The first auction, which will take place … Read More »
Insurance firms told to focus on driver behaviour, not gender
According to telematics specialist Trimble, in the light of last week's ruling by European Union's top court that insurance companies can no longer make risk assessments … Read More »
Fleet registrations continue to take up slack in new car market
According to the latest data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) fleet sales rose to 38,588 units in February; up by 8.6% compared … Read More »
Jaama knocks down price of Fleet Management Essentials seminars
The Fleet Management Essentials seminars have proved extremely popular over the years with a wide cross-section of full-time professional fleet decision-makers as well as administrators and … Read More »
Fiat introduces new high-value MyLife trim for passenger cars
Called MyLife, the new trim level has been debuted with the Fiat Punto and Fiat Panda MyLife models. Bravo, Qubo and Doblo MyLife vehicles will be … Read More »
New advisory fuel rates announced
The rates have been brought in three months early in recognition of the recent and sudden increase in fuel prices. Under the move, the rates for … Read More »
Mazda5 Zoom-Zooms into Havering Police fleet
Safer Neighbourhood teams operate on every ward within London and serve the community at a local level dealing with issues as diverse as schools presentations and … Read More »
Mazda to increase "core" fleet business further in 2011
The brand has increased its penetration of public and private sector fleets that fund vehicles through outright purchase, Mazda Contract Hire and specialist leasing providers. Last … Read More »
Cowboy clampers likely to increase activities as Bill to outlaw clamping is published
According to the AA, the Protection of Freedoms Bill, which includes a clause to outlaw clamping, should get its first reading this Thursday 10 February. The … Read More »
LPG car users urged to join 40,000-strong UKLPG Vehicle Register
Introduced in conjunction with the insurance industry and with the support of the Department for Transport, the Vehicle Register is an industry initiative to provide an … Read More »
