Tag : Industry News
Spaces available at latest Brake Pledge2DriveSafely workshops
The one-day workshops are delivered by top trainers with transport qualifications and experience at risk management. The Pledge2DriveSafely workshops train those with company driver experience to … Read More »
NAFA opens online registration for 2011 Institute & Expo
Hundreds of fleet managers from throughout the United States and Canada will gather for the largest fleet management industry event of the year. Spread out across … Read More »
Emissions on ALD's deliveries of company cars reach all-time low
Data from the firm shows that in the first nine months of 2010 average CO2 emissions of the cars that it delivered to customers dropped to … Read More »
BMW products make the grade for police procurement framework
Under the four-year agreement, police forces will be able to opt for vehicles such as the BMW 330d Saloon and Touring, 530d Saloon and Touring and … Read More »
Spending Review: ACFO comment
Director Stewart Whyte said: ‘The challenges facing the entire public sector and employers’ groups across the spectrum are highly significant as they seek to cut costs. … Read More »
Spending Review: Free consultancy offer for public sector fleets
With public sector bodies under pressure to cut costs, the organisation has said that it's prepared to undertake a level of free consultancy on behalf of … Read More »
Spending Review: Nexus calls for single approach to rental procurement
CEO Neil McCrossan said: 'As we have been highlighting for some time, across Government, hundreds of millions of pounds are spent every year on vehicle rental … Read More »
Spending Review: Fleets told to keep track of fuel costs
Colin Peters, e-marketing manager at The Fuelcard Company, said: 'The cuts announced by George Osborne today come as no surprise and confirm industry fears that the … Read More »
Complimentary Eco2 Transport event addresses environmental and financial challenges to fleets
Eco2 Transport takes place at Earl's Court exhibition centre from 16-18 November and is aimed at fleet managers, transport procurement officers and CSR/sustainability/financial operatives. The event … Read More »
Lord Young to address health and safety forum
Industry leaders will gather to hear Lord Young, Gerald Forlin QC and David Smith, managing director of Zurich Insurance UK Broker Division at the event, organised … Read More »
FTA urges Government to maintain transport spending in crucial areas
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has identified a series of roads that it says are crucial in maintaining the UK’s economic recovery and ensuring future international … Read More »
AVH adds to fleet
The firm has added a number of new vehicles and created several new vehicle groups. These include the new F vehicle group, which features two brand-new … Read More »
European police call for agreement on cross-border enforcement
TISPOL director Ad Hellemons is one of the speakers at a two-day road safety conference in Brussels. He will today explain the need to strengthen and … Read More »
Vauxhall regains BSM fleet contract
The new contract goes live from March 2011 when the Corsa will start being rolled out across the fleet to replace the current Fiat 500s – … Read More »
Peugeot endorsed for blue light sales
The manufacturer has been selected for a wide number of categories in the latest framework arrangement for the provision of new emergency vehicles and equipment to … Read More »
PARIS 2010: Brand-building high on agenda at SEAT
'We are doing ok in terms of sales,' said managing director Peter Whinney. 'Last year we had a record market share of 1.5% and this year … Read More »
Streetcar rolls out hourly car rental to Edinburgh airport
Streetcar, which offers access to a range of BMW and VW vehicles on an hourly basis, will locate vehicles at the airport’s fastTRACK parking facility, a … Read More »
Northgate renews vehicle fleet to drive business demand
The vehicle hire giant announced a few weeks ago that it has rebranded its entire network under a new "Northgate Vehicle Hire" national brand and that … Read More »
Hydrogen Honda put to test on UK roads by Vince Cable
Business Secretary, Vince Cable, was one of the first to drive the world’s only production fuel cell electric car following a Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing … Read More »
Fleet Hire uses Jaama software to enhance reporting capabilities
The firm introduced Jaama's Key2 internet-based software in 2007 and uses its wide range of modules to manage its 6,000-strong fleet of company cars and light … Read More »
Manheim Direct online sales channel gets off to good start
Since its launch in July, Manheim Direct has increased unit sales by 50% on the previous month, boosting year-to-date figures by 28%. More than 350 "online … Read More »
Mycompanyfleet seminars to look at evolution of fleet and transport
The seminars, entitled "Evolution of transport, fleet and systems", are being held on Thursday 21 October and Wednesday 17 November at the London Transport Museum in … Read More »
Van values down 1% in August, reports Manheim
The firm's latest monthly Market Analysis for Vans reveals that at £3,999, average wholesale van values have fallen by just 1% (£40) compared with July. This … Read More »
Workplace parking levies to bring about major culture change for fleets
According to Robert Kingdom of Masterlease, the main considerations from the fleet industry perspective are how this tax will be administered and who will be liable, … Read More »
Leasedrive Velo argues that HR should do more to promote salary sacrifice
The company launched its own salary sacrifice scheme called EnviroDrive in October 2008, promoting the cost saving and environmental benefits, but says that take-up has been … Read More »
Drivers urged to wake up to the dangers of tired driving
New research out today (13 August) by Brake and Direct Line shows the vast majority of drivers admit driving while tired, and drivers don't know the … Read More »
Commercial drivers show support for speed cameras
An IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) survey found that 76% of high-mileage drivers approve of speed cameras. In comparison, only 34% of medium-mileage drivers lent their … Read More »
Fiat partners up with Aston Villa FC
The company is already official vehicle supplier to the England football team and Wembley Stadium, and this new arrangement marks a move into top-level club soccer. … Read More »
Citroen adds WiFi option to key models
Citroen’s new WiFi On Board system uses an installed WiFi box, which houses a 3G or 3G+ SIM card – which can be purchased from any … Read More »
TCO approach provides sound basis for company car choice lists
By adopting such an approach, fleets can show employees that company car choice lists are transparent and have been compiled fairly, according to Helen Fisk, manager … Read More »
