Tag : Industry News
Trimble and Zurich partner up for fleet road risk initiative
The deal will see Trimble offers its telematics technology to Zurich customers seeking ways to minimise fleet operating costs and reduce crashes, while keeping their vehicles … Read More »
Fleets say leasing firms need to work more on account management & customer contact
According to the survey, satisfaction levels are highest for the "Products and Services Provided", the "Vehicle Ordering & Delivery Process" and how contract hire and leasing … Read More »
Target driver behaviour with speed camera alert system
The Mini Coyote V2 displays a vehicle’s GPS-linked speed and informs the driver of the speed limit at all times. It works on all roads across … Read More »
BVRLA joins Fair Fuel UK campaign
Launched earlier this month, the Fair Fuel UK campaign is calling for the government to scrap the fuel duty rise planned for April and introduce a … Read More »
Renault reports record growth for 2010
For 2010, the group sold a total of 2.6 million vehicles in 2010, an increase of 14% on 2009. Renault grew by 14%, Dacia by 12% … Read More »
Auction sales see strong start to the year, reports Manheim
The firm says its 18 centres throughout the UK have seen a 4.5% increase in volume of vehicles going under the hammer compared with the same … Read More »
Hike in fuel duty hampering small firms' growth
In the survey of more than 400 small firms, nine in 10 (89%) said the hike in fuel duty at the beginning of the year will … Read More »
Fleet used LCV values fall 2.9% in December, says BCA
Last month saw fleet values fall by £137 (2.9%) from £4,602 to £4,465 with nearly a full point coming off the CAP comparison, which sat at … Read More »
"Essential Guide to Grey Fleet Management" available free from Leasedrive Velo
The essential guide looks at the background behind the rise in grey fleet; the legislative minefield to be navigated to remain on top of duty of … Read More »
AA reports biggest monthly petrol price rise in a decade
The organisation's latest fuel price report shows that the average price of petrol jumped over the last month from 122.14p/litre to a new record of 128.27 … Read More »
Streetcar joins forces with Hilton Glasgow Grosvenor
The scheme offers members access to a range of low-carbon BMW and VW cars and vans on a pay-as-you-go basis, for anything from 30 minutes to … Read More »
Kia appoints John Hargreaves as new head of fleet and remarketing
Hargreaves will take up his new role at Kia from 8 February and will be responsible for developing the strategy, processes and systems behind the company’s … Read More »
Chevin: investment-led approach to cost control will be trend for 2011
Managing director Ashley Sowerby said: 'This year will throw the spotlight onto efficiency and utilisation. With public sector budget cuts and the knock-on effect this will … Read More »
Road freight groups join forces over fuel prices
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) and the Road Haulage Association (RHA) are teaming up with the FairFuelUK Campaign. The campaign aims to have the fuel duty … Read More »
Limit impact of fuel rises with telematics technology, says Trimble
So says telematics provider Trimble MRM, adding that telematics technology can make commercial vehicles more productive and efficient reducing fuel use by 'up to 30%'. 'Fleets … Read More »
New Rio to mark "next big step" for Kia's design revolution
Longer, lower and wider than the existing Rio, the new model has been described as "sporty and elegant" by Kia's chief design officer, Peter Schreyer. Inside, … Read More »
Kwik-Fit Fleet reports record numbers for fleet business in 2010
Kwik-Fit Fleet says demand for MoTs, vehicle servicing and brake part replacement was up by up to almost 50% last year. Detailed figures reveal that in … Read More »
New telematics product designed to provide peace of mind
Trakm8 Secure includes a wide range of alerts and immobilisation features to protect vehicles from theft, including the ability to immobilise a vehicle online if managers … Read More »
Fleets to pay the price for the digital revolution
Derby-based fleet management firm Fleet Evolution says that many vehicles supplied today will still be in use when the analogue radio signal is switched off. Managing … Read More »
IAM targets fleets with driver training offer
Until the end of January, a full-day of IAM Drive & Survive Ecolution driver training will cost just £25 per head based on a minimum booking … Read More »
New figures highlight impact of driver behaviour on fuel costs
Driver behaviour affects fuel consumption as harsh acceleration and braking burns more fuel per manoeuvre than driving responsibly. In response, Trakm8 has developed its interactive SWIFT … Read More »
Government must put in place its promised fuel duty stabiliser
In a statement, the FSB said that the Government must deliver on its manifesto pledge for a fuel duty stabiliser as record high fuel duty rates put … Read More »
Government must implement a fair fuel policy
This week saw forecourt prices rise to a new all-time high following the implementation of the latest fuel duty rise and the VAT increase. In response … Read More »
New Renault pricing gives fleets something to smile about
Following the recent simplification of its car range, Renault has revised the prices for many of its best-selling models so that they are now the same … Read More »
Reduced lead times help Mazda drive fleet sales
Vehicle waiting lists at some manufacturers are an average 12-14 weeks, with some order times stretching to six months and into mid-2011. However, following the establishment … Read More »
Leasing demand for Mazda accelerates in 2010
The Japanese marque has seen sales to leading contract hire and leasing companies jump 20.9% in 2010. And Mazda's market share with more than 20 of … Read More »
Ford says new free Econo Check app can reduce fuel bills
The new app forms part of the Ford Econo Check service, which went on sale this year. This enables Ford vehicles to be fitted with a … Read More »
Corporate customers increasingly recognising benefits of long-term rental
The firm launched its Flex-E-Rent service 12 months ago and says that it has seen a period of continuous growth despite the challenging market conditions. Enterprise … Read More »
Spiralling fuel prices could bring UK to a standstill, warns The Fuelcard Company
According to the AA, as oil prices break through the $90 a barrel barrier, fuel prices have today reached a new record high of 122 pence … Read More »
Petrol prices reach another new high
According to the latest AA Fuel Price Report, the UK average pump price for petrol has risen 3.06p a litre between mid-November and mid-December, a quarter … Read More »
