Tag : Management
Recession drives demand for short-term leases
PoolFleet supplements ALD Automotive's contract hire offering to make it easier for corporates to source vehicles at low cost in comparison to daily rental and to … Read More »
Car theft by keys on the rise, reports TRACKER
Latest data from the stolen vehicle tracking and recovery systems specialist shows that the percentage of vehicles it recovered that were stolen using the owner's keys … Read More »
Fleet/lease van values fall 3.2% in June
According to the Pulse figures, average fleet/lease values fell by £164 (3.2%) to £4,909 – a back-to-back fall following a run of six consecutive "record months". … Read More »
Renault iCare takes headache out of maintenance for van operators
Dubbed Renault iCare, the solutions comprises a pro-actively managed service, maintenance and repair system based on telematics to provide "pay-as-you-earn" pricing and hands-free communication with the … Read More »
TomTom WORK calls on the telematics industry to clean up its act
‘Being a veteran of 15 years in the commercial telematics space, I am frequently asked why this industry hasn't achieved general acceptance or market penetration greater … Read More »
Incentives are best route to eco-friendly driving, says Trimble MRM
Mr Yeoman says companies must step up their efforts to reduce their fleet’s carbon footprints and while there’s technology available to help monitor fuel consumption, it … Read More »
VRA predictions of used car price falls ring true
In a survey held during the recent election campaign, the great majority of the 40 responding organisations, who between them handle over one million vehicles each … Read More »
Europcar promises home or business deliveries under new service
Dubbed WeDeliver, the new service includes free delivery within 15 miles of an address and offers a speedy one-hour delivery window, even in London. Delivery to … Read More »
Used values take turn for worse, reports CAP
According to the June edition of Black Book, the average price of a three-year-old car has fallen by around 4% in recent weeks. Driving the downturn … Read More »
Convertible values increase by a third, reports Manheim
The auction firm says more than 4,000 convertibles worth £36 million have been sold since the beginning of January, with an average age of five years … Read More »
HiQ network celebrates Q1 business results
HiQ’s retail director, Juergen Titz announced HiQ’s Quarter One trading results at the first HiQ National Franchise Conference of 2010. Total gross profit for the opening … Read More »
DigiCore invests £3 million in Minorplanet subsidiary
DigiCore has invested £3 million in the newly formed subsidiary, which provides immediate financial stability for Minorplanet, which has faced significant financial problems that have reportedly … Read More »
Premium cars in demand despite rising fuel prices, says Glass's
According to Glass's, when pump prices hit a then-record high in July 2008, there was a considerable impact on prices achieved for less fuel-efficient used car … Read More »
New Leasedrive Velo initiative ensures hassle-free vehicle servicing
The new service forms an integral part of the latest version of Service:Manager, a key module within its Drive:Manager integrated online fleet management system. Roddy Graham, … Read More »
Spectacular results achieved at Lex Autolease convertible sale
Lex Autolease and Black Horse offered 400 convertibles at the sale at BCA Blackbushe on Saturday 17 April, with vehicles ranging in value from under £4,000 … Read More »
Concept moves into daily and short-term rental market
For daily rental, Concept says it has access to over 1,200 UK rental locations, including all national and regional airports, which enables it to guarantee supply … Read More »
AA patrol staff set for May bank holiday strike
More than half (57%) of the balloted members that voted (87%) opted for strike action, with the union’s national secretary Alistair Maclean saying there was widespread … Read More »
Vehicle tracking brings about multiple benefits for Lincolnshire Co-Operative
Following the recent installation of Navman Wireless's award-winning system in 16 food delivery vehicles, the Lincolnshire-based operation has reported improved levels of visibility and control over … Read More »
Simulcast usage continues to grow
Compared with 2008 the number of vehicles sold and the value of vehicles sold were both up by 85% and the number of buyers logging-on to … Read More »
Manheim Auctions, Bruntingthorpe takes off
The auction attracted nearly 300 buyers to the hall and online via Simulcast, Manheim said. The total value of vehicles sold was over ᆪ3.5 million and … Read More »
Date for your diary: 2010 MPG Marathon
Once again, the event will strive to prove that skilful eco-driving can increase safety, dramatically reduce fuel costs and significantly lower the CO2 emissions produced by … Read More »
Avis targets corporate growth
Sales director Anthony Ainsworth admitted that the firm had taken its eye off corporate rental, but since he had taken over the sales team 18 months … Read More »
Global expansion for Navman Wireless
Commenting on the prospects for the Italian market, Marco Federzoni, who is heading up the new operation there as country manager, said: 'Vehicle tracking for fleet … Read More »
Van values remain buoyant
This is despite a reduction in both average age and mileage. At 55 months, average age in January was down by one month compared with December … Read More »
Fleets flock to tracking technology
The latest DigiCore research found that 55% of companies surveyed are now using the technology within their fleet operation. Of this number, 96% said that it … Read More »
EurotaxGlass's backs XJ
The research carried out by EurotaxGlass’s suggests that the new 3.0-litre diesel XJ will keep 40% of its value after three years/60,000 miles. Jason King, head … Read More »
4×4 values reach record levels
BCA communications director Tony Gannon commented: ‘Nothing makes four-wheel drive more attractive than a dusting of snow around the UK and the severe weather we have … Read More »
Fleet savings stack up with e-procurement
According to the company's research, by using e-procurement and electronic tracking of vehicles in the order pipeline, it is possible to generate savings through reduced acquisition … Read More »
Smartnav launches PAYG sat nav
Using its Smartnav system, the service allows users to only pay for sat-nav directions and traffic information when they need it, and is available using an … Read More »
CFC Solutions sees sharp rise in driving licence checks
The company says that the number of checks has quadrupled in the last year as fleet interest in the issue continues to grow. This has led … Read More »