Tag : Industry News
Little change for AFRs as Chancellor freezes fuel duty
The news comes as Chancellor George Osborne announces a freeze in fuel duty in his Autumn Statement. The latest rates, used to reimburse company car drivers … Read More »
Saab Great Britain placed into administration
With immediate effect, David Dunckley and Daniel Taylor of Grant Thornton UK LLP have been appointed joint administrators of Saab GB. Saab GB, a 100% subsidiary … Read More »
ARI provides fleet managers with de-brief of full risk management range
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) approximately 1.3m people die each year on the world's roads and between 20 and 50m people sustain non-fatal injuries. … Read More »
Run Your Cars re-brands itself after witnessing substantial market growth
Originally developed for the SME market, Run Your Cars has seen demand grow from larger self-managed fleets that want to access the same benefits. This demand, … Read More »
Flexible Vehicle Contracts MD makes plea to Chancellor
Phil Roberts, managing director of Barton-under-Needwood based fleet vehicle specialists, Flexible Vehicle Contracts, said urgent action is needed to support business and create job opportunities. Phil, … Read More »
Burton Kia invests in the future with launch of new fleet service
The Burton-on-Trent dealership has launched a full fleet management service to the region to cater for small and medium enterprises, which has seen the dealership invest … Read More »
Subaru XV receives five-star EURO NCAP safety rating
The latest crossover vehicle from the Japanese All-Wheel-Drive specialists scored particularly highly in the occupant protection category and was praised for its full complement of safety … Read More »
Ogilvie offers winter tyres in maintenance package
The firm claims it is the first leasing provider to launch such a solution: how contract hire companies would flex monthly lease agreements to accommodate customer … Read More »
IOSH make plea to have work-related road traffic accidents included in official stats
With around 39,000 members, IOSH wants to see work-related RTAs recorded and recognised under RIDDOR (Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations 1995). Richard Jones, … Read More »
Latest Euro NCAP results mark milestone for Chinese manufacturers
The Geely Emgrand EC7 (Inset) and MG6 were amongst the six models that gained four stars along with the Fiat Panda, Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jaguar XF and … Read More »
TR Fleet helps Flindel to slash emissions and cut costs on 427-strong UK fleet
Findel plc, a group of businesses in the home shopping, educational supplies and healthcare markets, has seen average carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions on its 262-strong car … Read More »
Fleet Influence to expand reach under helm of Clifford Thames Group
Fleet Influence directors Stephen Dilley, Brian Jameson and Andrew Wright will join the Clifford Thames Fleet Executive Committee to assist with the launch of a range … Read More »
Leasedrive Group signs four-year deal to exclusively use 1link disposal platform
The independent, privately-owned vehicle management group operates more than 40,000 vehicles including the ex-Masterlease fleet, which has been operated, managed and integrated by Leasedrive since December … Read More »
Citroen DS5 Hybrid 4 models to avoid 3% BIK increase
Originally reported in an article published by BusinessCar, a HMRC spokesman has confirmed: ‘The 3% supplement cannot apply to a diesel hybrid because s141(3) of ITEPA … Read More »
ATS Euromaster wins back sole-supplier agreement with Scottish wholesaler
The Irvine-based fleet initially changed suppliers in an effort to trim its fleet operating costs, but the new provider failed to meet its required service standards. … Read More »
Arqiva extends rental agreement with Leasedrive Group for two years
Roddy Graham, commercial director at Leasedrive, said: ‘We are delighted to have renewed our contract with one of our largest rental customers. Arqiva has a broadcast … Read More »
Masternaut signs up a further 1,000 Travis Perkins vehicles
Taking the total number of Masternaut-tracked vehicles in the Travis Perkins commercial vehicle fleet to around 3,000, the expanded use of the system follows last year’s … Read More »
Enterprise Rent-A-Car gets closer to customer base with new ECART system
Exclusive to Enterprise, this brand new system provides all the key technology from a standard branch in a convenient and robust portable unit, allowing Enterprise to … Read More »
CFC issues stark warning to UK fleets about the importance of checking business driver licences
The research was carried out by price comparison web site confused.com, which also reports that rises in the cost of gaining a licence are seeing fewer … Read More »
New report shows that companies and drivers starting to realise long-term benefits of LEVs
The news is a boost to both vehicle manufacturers and the green lobby as it seeks a faster uptake of ultra low or zero emissions vehicles … Read More »
Fleet decision-makers easily misguided by lease rates when choosing company cars
What appears to be a cost-effective company car could actually cost hundreds of pounds per year more than an alternative vehicle that appears more expensive when … Read More »
BCA reports strong start to Q4
Good results in October have been followed by the company announcing a number of new business and incremental contract gains from manufacturer, fleet, contract hire and … Read More »
4×4 values more than double since 2008 – Manheim Remarketing
When compared with October 2008 values of seven year old, Dealer part exchange 4x4s have increased by 119% to £5,610 despite an increase in average age … Read More »
Range-Rover Evoque to make UK auction debut this month – BCA
The all new Range Rover Evoque is the smallest, lightest and most fuel efficient vehicle in the Land Rover range, emitting just 130g/km of CO2. The … Read More »
Fleets must look at whole picture when considering winter tyre purchase – Mycompanyfleet
With the predicted bad weather so far showing no signs of materialising in what would be the UK’s third severe winter in a row, many fleet … Read More »
October used-car wholesale values fall in Fleet sector, 4×4 values remain strong
Overall average wholesale values in October increased by just 0.8% (£58) to £6,970, Dealer part exchange values were up 2.6% (£59) to £2,348 while Manufacturer stock … Read More »
BMW Group records best-ever October sales figures
Vehicle deliveries for the first ten months of 2011 were also up by 15.2% to 1,371,863 (2010: 1,190,796) compared to figures taken from the same period … Read More »
Specsavers Corporate Eyecare study reveals "too many companies ignoring work-related eyecare"
The research took place among 223 heads of organisations, in both public and private sectors. It reveals that nearly two-thirds (64%) of businesses do not have … Read More »
BMW Group development could improve road-related safety of "ageing" motorist population
The steering wheel incorporates sensors that monitor vital signs and stress levels using metrics like heart rate and blood oxygen saturation, and take measures to reduce … Read More »
Fleet Alliance partner Nationwide Accident Repair to launch "Fleet Repair" service
The new fleet repair service, Fleet Repair, in conjunction with automotive repair group, Nationwide Accident Repair Services, offers complete accident management plus fixed-site and mobile repairs … Read More »
