Tag : Industry News
Fleet updates and information at the push of a button
The software provides its users with instant access to vehicle location, information on the vehicles mobility status as well as being able to track and monitor … Read More »
Ecotricity and Welcome Break to cure "range anxiety" with new scheme
This breakthrough in electric car infrastructure removes one of the main barriers for people wanting to buy electric cars – range anxiety – which currently restricts … Read More »
Pentland Brands set to achieve six-figure savings after cutting private fuel
The company behind global brands such as Speedo, Mitre and Berghaus used TMC’s “Mileage Audit system” to gather the critical fuel cost data it needed to … Read More »
New Fiat Panda line-up features impressive Euro 5 engines
The Euro 5 engines – fitted to the new Panda – will significantly improve fuel consumption as well as lower CO2 figures and enhance the overall … Read More »
Peugeot boosts emerging market sales
The carmaker reported total sales of 1.1 million vehicles for the first six months of the year, of which 44% were sold outside Europe. Hot spots … Read More »
Volvo pave way for extended EV mileage range of up to 1000km
The projects, supported by the Swedish Energy Agency and the EU, encompass three potential technology combinations. Tests of the various concepts will get under way in … Read More »
NAMA reports 5% fall in fleet values for June
Values for fleet cars fell by 5% in June, according to the latest monthly report from the National Association of Motor Auctions (NAMA), as trading conditions … Read More »
Europcar partners with Adapted Vehicle Hire
The specially adapted cars are delivered across the country and are fitted with hand controls, flip style left foot accelerators, wheelchair top boxes, infra red controls, … Read More »
Expanded site and auction programme at Manheim Auctions, Bristol
The site has been expanded by 2.2 acres through the acquisition of land, adjacent to the main auction centre, which was previously used for container storage … Read More »
Manheim predicts increased demand for three to five-year-old vans
So says Manheim Remarketing, which believes that the new regulations, which come into effect from 3 January 2012, will have an impact on the majority of … Read More »
Government proposes Dartford Crossing price hike
The proposed charge increases have been announced by Road Safety Minister Mike Penning as part of plans to tackle congestion at the Dartford-Thurrock Crossing and invest … Read More »
New software solution tackles end-of-contract charges
Developed by Mycompanyfleet, the automotive division of global HR solutions provider NorthgateArinso, the Vehicle Condition Profiler online solution allows fleet managers to send vehicle condition reports, … Read More »
Cash for car falling out of favour
The research, which surveys 300 fleet decision-makers, suggests that the percentage of companies offering a cash payment instead of a company car has fallen from 36% … Read More »
Hertz rolls out car reservation app for all smartphones
The launch of the latest Android, Symbian for Nokia and Blackberry mobile apps follow the introduction of the Hertz iPhone application in 2010 and are intended … Read More »
Lex puts EV claims to test in real-life trial
In its poll of company car drivers, the firm found that one in four (24%) are sceptical about the claimed low running costs of hybrid and … Read More »
Microlease signs up to salary sacrifice scheme
The adoption of the scheme enables Microlease to enhance its benefits programme for staff at its two locations in Harrow and Coventry and provide savings of … Read More »
Clydesdale & Yorkshire Bank expands fleet services with new corporate asset finance team
According to reports, the firm will target listed companies and larger privately owned businesses with its corporate asset finance team, which will provide funding for assets … Read More »
BVRLA to produce rental and leasing EV Car Guide
The news follows the meeting last week of the BVRLA's rental and leasing members with the SMMT to discuss how the low-carbon vehicle market will impact … Read More »
Fleet drivers still bearing brunt of "war on motorist"
That's the finding of the RAC's 2011 Report on Motoring, which reveals that more than three-quarters (76%) of fleet motorists feel they continue to be treated … Read More »
ING Car Lease retains place on Buying Solutions framework
The company has been awarded in both lots one and two to provide passenger vehicles and light commercial vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes. This follows a … Read More »
Cumbria police win TyreSafe annual outstanding achievement award
The accolade was presented by Stuart Jackson, chairman, TyreSafe to PC Shaun McKeown, forensic vehicle examiner for Cumbria Police Collision Investigation Unit, and Sgt Graeme Hodgson … Read More »
Windscreen industry faces changing future
According to a report in The Sun newspaper last week, Autoglass is to axe 400 staff after a large drop in demand. This follows the announcement … Read More »
UK fleet operators continue to struggle with cost pressures
The report shows that the majority of fleet managers in the UK are bracing themselves for increased cost pressures. However, the view is not so pessimistic … Read More »
Apex Car and Van Rental signs up to ATS Euromaster services for rental fleet
The deal will streamline fast-fit services across the fleet's 600 cars and 400 vans and minibuses, replacing a system which previously relied on up to 10 … Read More »
Nissan Juke demonstrates used car appeal at BCA special sale
The event took place in "The Silverstone Wing", a brand new £26 million pit, paddock and conference facility recently opened at the famous race track. The … Read More »
Grey fleet still leading concern for firms, finds Mycompanyfleet
The firm, the automotive arm of leading HR software supplier NorthgateArinso, says that the management of the grey fleet is still near the top of the … Read More »
BCA Commercial Pulse: Values recover from Bank Holiday meltdown
BCA's data shows that average values in the fleet & lease LCV sector increased by 3.3% (£150) compared to April, halting a three-month decline from the … Read More »
Fleets fail to make headway on managing emissions
According to independent research from the Corporate Vehicle Observatory (CVO) Barometer, which looked at the state of the market across 15 countries, when fleet managers were … Read More »
SMEs missing out on fleet expertise, finds new research
The annual fleet barometer supported by Arval looked at the state of the market across 15 countries with more than 4,500 interviews conducted with fleet decision … Read More »
Fleets at risk of major bills for mileage tax liability, according to TomTom research
HMRC is cracking down on companies, large and small, in an effort to claw back unpaid taxes due on fraudulent mileage claims. An HMRC spokesman commented: … Read More »
