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Trakm8 to show fleets how to reduce their environmental impact and cut costs | 08 Sep 2010 09:00

Trakm8 is to demonstrate to fleet managers how its fleet management packages can reduce their carbon footprint in add... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Trakm8,


Kwik-Fit prepares for cold weather with new winter tyre programme | 07 Sep 2010 09:30

Following last winter's Arctic weather conditions that brought the UK to a standstill, Kwik-Fit Fleet is launchin... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Kwik-Fit Fleet,


Latest registration figures show continued recovery in fleet sector | 06 Sep 2010 12:45

The fleet market continued to show recovery last month, with another increase in new car registration figures, althou... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: SMMT,


Fleets turn to Defect Module to help meet best practice guidelines | 06 Sep 2010 12:29

Jaama has reported increasing demand for its commercial vehicle defect logging reporting tool from organisations look... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Jaama,


Vehicle sourcing firm launches new "personal shopper" service | 06 Sep 2010 09:39

A new "personal shopper" service has been launched by internet-based vehicle sourcing business Outside Lane&#... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Outside Lane,


Northgate rebrands to raise profile and boost business | 03 Sep 2010 12:23

Northgate has rebranded its entire network under a new "Northgate Vehicle Hire" national brand. The company h... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Northgate Vehicle Hire,


PARIS PREVIEW: Hyundai to premiere ix20 B-segment MPV | 02 Sep 2010 10:51

Hyundai is to debut its new ix20 B-segment MPV at the Paris Motor Show, the carmaker has revealed.

... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Hyundai, ix20, i10, Blue Drive,


BT and Tesco.com to speak on driver safety at Driving for Better Business event | 01 Sep 2010 13:28

Two major UK fleets that are in the vanguard of promoting occupational road risk management will be among the speake... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Driving for Better Business, RoadSafe,


RAC launches specialist patrols to deal with misfuelling | 01 Sep 2010 12:44

A specialist patrol team has been launched by RAC to aid the 400-plus motorists who accidentally put the wrong fuel ... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: RAC,


IFB pinpoints top 20 "crash for cash" hot spots | 26 Aug 2010 12:34

Birmingham has taken the top spot in the latest data on hot spots for "crash for cash" accidents. So says the... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Insurance Fraud Bureau, Flint Insurance,


Government urged to take zero-tolerance approach to drink-driving | 25 Aug 2010 09:00

The Government is being urged to look again at the latest recommendations on drink and drug driving before deciding t... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Brake,


Workplace parking levies to bring about major culture change for fleets | 24 Aug 2010 14:03

Following the announcement that a number of different councils are looking to implement taxes on corporate parking fi... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Masterlease,


TRACKER launches 'most advanced tracking device now on the market' | 24 Aug 2010 10:00

Said to provide the 'ultimate defence against vehicle theft', a new traing system that's immune to GPS/GS... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: TRACKER,


AVH upgrades vehicle adaptations workshop | 24 Aug 2010 09:00

A growing number of fleets are looking to address the needs of disabled drivers, according to adapted vehicle rental ... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Adapted Vehicle Hire,


Forum criticises plans to tax small firms on staff parking | 23 Aug 2010 14:00

Plans to tax small firms on private parking spaces have come under attack from a small business support group.

... | read full article

Category: Industry News


Drivers in consultancy, utilities and telecoms industries have most penalty points | 23 Aug 2010 13:39

Company car, van and truck drivers working in consultancy, utilities and telecoms tend to have the most penalty poin... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: CFC Solutions,


Rental firms urged to consider disabled customers' needs | 20 Aug 2010 11:10

Rental providers are being warned that they must meet disabled drivers' needs - or face similar reputational risk... | read full article

Category: Industry News


MSPE to buy majority stake in Zenith | 16 Aug 2010 14:58

Morgan Stanley Private Equity (MSPE) is to acquire a majority stake in Zenith Vehicle Contracts Group Limited, i... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Zenith Vehicle Contracts,


New survey to open motorists' eyes to environmental effects of hand washing cars | 13 Aug 2010 09:00

New research shows that one in two motorists are unaware of the detrimental effect that hand washing their car has on... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Total,


Leasedrive Velo argues that HR should do more to promote salary sacrifice | 12 Aug 2010 14:40

HR departments could do more to promote salary sacrifice schemes. That's the verdict from Leasedrive Velo, which ... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Leasedrive Velo, ACFO,


Drivers urged to wake up to the dangers of tired driving | 13 Aug 2010 09:00

To provide advice on the dangers of driving whilst tired and what to do to combat it, Brake is launching a new educat... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Brake,


Commercial drivers show support for speed cameras | 12 Aug 2010 13:30

High-mileage motorists, including fleet drivers, are the most supportive of speed cameras, according to new research.... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: IAM,


Children more distracting than phones when driving | 11 Aug 2010 14:40

Drivers have rated their own children as the number one distraction in the car, ahead of hands-free mobile phone call... | read full article

Category: Industry News


Only one in eight Brits trust their sat nav | 11 Aug 2010 14:10

Over half of British drivers own or use a sat-nav, but surprisingly only 1 in 8 trust it to take them to their desti... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Manheim Auctions,


OFT refers Zipcar-Streetcar merger to Competition Commission | 11 Aug 2010 14:00

Car club giant Zipcar's $50m acquisition of UK-based Streetcar could be in jeopardy after the announcement today ... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Zipcar, Streetcar,


'Survey results very encouraging', says Tusker | 10 Aug 2010 14:50

Salary sacrifice provider, Tusker says that the results of a survey by fleet operators' association ACFO, which s... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Tusker, ACFO,


Latest casualty figures highlight need for urgent action on drink-drive limit | 05 Aug 2010 17:00

Road deaths involving drivers over the drink-drive limit fell in 2009, according to provisional numbers from the Depa... | read full article

Category: Industry News



New SMR service from Honda said to deliver tangible benefits for fleets | 10 Aug 2010 12:30

Honda has unveiled a new SMR service that allows fleet customers to access all information on their cars online.

... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Honda,


Firms still not looking at bigger picture of vehicle costs | 10 Aug 2010 09:30

Fleets may be failing to account for the total cost of running a fleet due to continued reliance on using maximum mon... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: GE Capital,


Fleet registrations up 2.7% in July | 05 Aug 2010 13:56

Corporate car registrations dropped back again in July, following large increases in the fleet and business markets i... | read full article

Category: Industry News


Vauxhall introduces lifetime warranty on all new cars with immediate effect | 05 Aug 2010 13:07

Described as 'the best warranty in the UK car market', a new lifetime manufacturer's warranty is to be of... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Vauxhall,


ACPO campaign shows number of drink drivers remains unacceptably high | 04 Aug 2010 13:10

Latest Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO) figures on summer drink driving show that alcohol remains a major ... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: ACPO, AA,


Fiat partners up with Aston Villa FC | 03 Aug 2010 14:55

Fiat is extending its football associations following the announcement of a new fleet deal with Aston Villa Football ... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Fiat, 500, Punto, Ducato,


Saab moves to new head offices | 02 Aug 2010 13:24

Following its acquisition by Spyker cars in May this year, Saab GB has relocated to new head offices.

... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Saab, Spyker, 9-5,


Peugeot enhances rental proposition | 02 Aug 2010 10:35

Customers including fleet operators are set to benefit from enhanced local rental services from Peugeot.

... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Peugeot, Nexus,


Jaguar Land Rover introduces cycle to work scheme for staff | 30 Jul 2010 09:00

Jaguar Land Rover has announced the launch of a "Cycle to Work" scheme as part of its sustainability strateg... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Jaguar Land Rover,


Lenny Kravitz tops best driving anthem chart | 29 Jul 2010 11:33

Lenny Kravitz's "Are You Gonna Go My Way" has been declared as the best driving anthem of all time in a s... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: HiQ,


Government confirms electric car grant | 28 Jul 2010 10:23

Transport secretary, Philip Hammond has confirmed today (28 July) that the "Plug-In Car Grant", designed to s... | read full article

Category: Industry News


Fleets overpaying millions on VAT, says BVRLA | 26 Jul 2010 12:00

UK businesses leasing cars could be overpaying hundreds of millions of pounds in VAT according to new business mileag... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: BVRLA,


Fleets urged to get involved in Road Safety Week 2010 | 26 Jul 2010 11:45

Fleets are being urged to play their role in Road Safety Week 2010 (22-28 November) and help save children’s li... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Brake,


UK must play role in EC Road Safety Programme, says RoadSafe | 26 Jul 2010 11:30

The announcement by the European Commisson that it is looking to halve the number of deaths on Europe’s roads b... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: RoadSafe,


Vital road safety work being halted following Government funding cuts | 26 Jul 2010 10:30

Local authorities are disbanding vital road safety programmes following huge cuts to the road safety grant provided b... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Brake,


Autoquake wins global award for online excellence | 26 Jul 2010 09:40

Online used car retailer Autoquake.com has been named one of the world’s top 250 private online companies.

... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Autoquake,


ACFO re-elects Julie Jenner as chairman for 2010/11 | 26 Jul 2010 09:00

ACFO's current chairman, Julie Jenner, has been unanimously re-elected to the post for 2010/11 at an ACFO board m... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: ACFO,


Fleets increasingly turning to low-emission vehicles | 22 Jul 2010 10:37

ALD Automotive has reported that a record number of its customers are opting for low-emission cars, which it says is ... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: ALD Automotive,


Surrey County Council cuts mileage allowances to encourage greener travel | 21 Jul 2010 11:40

Surrey County Council says it has shown its commitment to environmental issues by announcing plans to cut mileage all... | read full article

Category: Industry News


ICFM annual conference & workshop hailed as huge success | 19 Jul 2010 11:43

The Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) says that its 17th annual members' national conference and training ... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: ICFM, RoadSafe,


EV infrastructure confirmed for North East England | 19 Jul 2010 10:50

A network of 1,300 electric vehicle recharging posts is to be installed in North East England over the next three yea... | read full article

Category: Industry News


DigiCore completes Minorplanet acquisition and rebrands as Ctrack | 15 Jul 2010 17:02

DigiCore has announced that it has completed the acquisition of the UK operations of Minorplanet, and will combine i... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: DigiCore, Minorplanet,


Mazda reports growing fleet sales on back of Mazda3 and Mazda6 popularity | 13 Jul 2010 09:35

Fleet demand for the Mazda3 and continuing strong Mazda6 registrations have contributed to the marque's corporat... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Mazda, Mazda3, Mazda6,


Citroen adds WiFi option to key models | 09 Jul 2010 12:00

The Citroen C3, C3 Picasso, C4, C4 Picasso, C5, C6 and DS3 models are to gain the option of WiFi connectivity, the ca... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Citroen, C3, C3 Picasso, C4, C4 Picasso, C5, C6, DS3,


Audi redesigns TDI models to help prevent misfuelling | 08 Jul 2010 14:15

Audi has fitted new technology to a number of TDI models to prevent accidental refuelling with petrol.

... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Audi, A4, A5, Q5,


Brake honours risk management achievements at annual Fleet Safety Forum Awards | 06 Jul 2010 16:00

Following a record-breaking number of entries, the 2010 Fleet Safety Forum Awards for Excellence, sponsored by Arval,... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Brake, Fleet Safety Forum,


Lexus recalls 3,238 vehicles in UK | 07 Jul 2010 09:00

Lexus is recalling a number of GS 450h, GS 460, LS 460 and LS 600h models in the UK due to the possibility of a rare ... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Lexus, GS 450h, GS 460, LS 460, LS 600h,


TCO approach provides sound basis for company car choice lists | 06 Jul 2010 12:15

Fleets should use total cost of ownership modelling to show that vehicle choice lists have been compiled fairly and w... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: ALD Automotive,


Fleet sector registrations up 25% in June | 06 Jul 2010 10:55

New car registrations within the fleet market rebounded in June according to the latest SMMT figures, as firms showed... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: SMMT,


Ford slashes small/medium car list prices | 02 Jul 2010 09:49

Ford is reducing the prices of its small and medium sized cars as it attempts to redress the inequality between the ... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Ford, Focus, Ka, Fiesta, Kuga,


Government to boost car club development with £40k funding | 01 Jul 2010 12:09

The Government has shown clear support for car clubs with the announcement today (1 July) by Transport Minister Norma... | read full article

Category: Industry News


New Road Safety Foundation report highlights UK's highest risk roads | 30 Jun 2010 09:00

10% of Britain’s motorways and A roads have an unacceptably high level of risks to motorists, with most of thes... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Road Safety Foundation,


Arnold Clark to freeze rental on all contract hire orders | 29 Jun 2010 13:50

Arnold Clark Vehicle Management (ACVM) has announced a rental freeze on all contract hire orders up until the end of... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Arnold Clark Vehicle Management,


Transport for London welcomes i-MiEV to fleet | 29 Jun 2010 09:00

Transport for London (TfL) has added four new electric vehicles into its fleet as part of the Mayor Boris Johnson... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Mitsubishi, i-MiEV,


Renault relaunches its fleet offering | 25 Jun 2010 10:30

Renault has announced a massive shake-up of its fleet department, rebranding it and introducing a raft of radical ne... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Renault,


Spending cuts must not halt drive to reduce road deaths, says IAM | 24 Jun 2010 10:48

With newly released Department for Transport figures showing reduction in the number of people killed and seriously i... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: IAM,


IAM urgents Treasury to maintain road safety spending | 23 Jun 2010 15:15

In the wake of yesterday's Budget and the recent DfT announcement of a planned cut in road safety revenue funding... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: IAM,


Jaguar Chauffeur Programme further improves XJ proposition | 23 Jun 2010 13:30

Jaguar is targeting fleets with a new chauffeur support programme for its XJ, including round-the-clock support and ... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Jaguar, XJ, XF,


Citroen completes nationwide Business Centre network | 21 Jun 2010 09:30

Citroen says it's finished the roll-out of its new 90-strong Business Centre network with the recent appointment ... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Citroen,


Road Safety Minister branded 'dismissive' over speed cameras | 21 Jun 2010 10:01

Road safety charity Brake has challenged the new Road Safety Minister’s comments on speed cameras in a Parliam... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Brake,


High Court judgment said to mark return to sanity | 17 Jun 2010 14:43

Motorists including fleet drivers are likely to benefit from yesterday's (16 June) decision by the High Court to ... | read full article

Category: Industry News


LeasePlan calls for balanced approach in Budget | 17 Jun 2010 11:30

With all eyes on the Government to see what actions it takes in next week's Budget, LeasePlan is calling for the ... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: LeasePlan,


BVRLA calls for 3% diesel surcharge to be axed | 16 Jun 2010 12:40

The BVRLA has made a number of requests to Chancellor George Osborne in advance of next week's emergency Budget, ... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: BVRLA,


Fleets well on road to recovery, according to latest CVO report | 16 Jun 2010 11:29

Confidence is returning to the company car market, with many UK firms expecting fleet growth, according to independen... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Arval, Corporate Vehicle Observatory,


Kia recalls over 7,000 models | 15 Jun 2010 13:50

Kia is to recall a number of cee'd and Picanto models across the UK to rectify possible safety issues.

... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Kia, cee'd, Picanto,


Inchcape Fleet Solutions moves to 24/7 in-house support | 15 Jun 2010 12:50

Inchcape Fleet Solutions has announced that it is to roll out personalised in-house service on a 24-hour basis to its... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Inchcape Fleet Solutions,


ICFM annual conference to feature free practical training workshops | 14 Jun 2010 11:00

The Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) is once more holding free training workshops as well as a series of keyn... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: ICFM,


Fleet and private markets show positive gain in May | 04 Jun 2010 12:45

Following April's lacklustre figures, the fleet and business markets performed better in May, with new car regis... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: SMMT,


Inchcape's dogged determination raises over £2,000 for Guide Dogs | 03 Jun 2010 14:08

Staff and directors at Inchcape Fleet Solutions have raised over £2,000 for registered charity Guide Dogs follow... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Inchcape Fleet Solutions,


Toyota launches five-year / 100,000 mile warranty | 03 Jun 2010 13:19

Toyota has launched a new five-year/100,000 mile warranty programme that will cover all its passenger cars registered... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Toyota,


Lexus scoops J.D. Power survey for tenth year | 03 Jun 2010 10:00

Lexus has taken the lead in the J.D. Power and Associates/What Car? UK Vehicle Ownership Satisfaction Study for the ... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Lexus, Honda, Toyota, Kia, Mazda, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, RX, IS, Jazz, Accord, Aygo, Yaris, cee'd, MX-5, B-Class, XF,


Mazda anticipates increased fleet demand for upgraded Mazda6 | 26 May 2010 11:30

Mazda is expecting to see a rise in fleet manager and company car driver demand for its Mazda6 model following this m... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Mazda, Mazda6,


Jaguar to fit Trafficmaster’s Trackstar stolen vehicle tracking on new XJ | 26 May 2010 10:30

The new Jaguar XJ is to be launched featuring tracking technology from Trafficmaster.

... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Jaguar, XJ, Trafficmaster,


Zenith Provecta reports recession-defying RV performance | 25 May 2010 09:30

Despite the pressures seen on the used car market in 2008-9, Zenith Provecta says it has managed to achieve an excell... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Zenith Provecta,


2010 ACFO AGM and Conference sees record turn-out | 19 May 2010 17:00

This year's ACFO annual AGM and Conference had a record turn-out, with a total of 155 members and guests attendin... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: AFCO,


ACFO looking to start green vehicle tax talks with new Government | 21 May 2010 10:15

ACFO says it's calling for talks with the new Government as soon as possible to ensure that future tax changes t... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: ACFO,


Paul Hollick appointed to larger 11-strong ICFM Council | 21 May 2010 14:00

Paul Hollick, general manager sales development at Alphabet (GB) Limited, has been appointed to the newly enlarged Co... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: ICFM,


Santander and Zenith Provecta announce joint trading partnership‏ | 21 May 2010 12:00

Customers of Santander Corporate Banking are to be provided with a funded fleet proposition coupled with a high-quali... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Zenith Provecta,


ICFM puts freeze on membership fees | 20 May 2010 11:30

Following the recent Institute of Car Fleet Management (ICFM) AGM, the Council has agreed to keep all membership fee... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: ICFM,


Chevrolet targets fleets with new Captiva LTZ | 17 May 2010 14:05

Chevrolet is to target fleet operators and user-chooser drives with its new value-for-money Captiva LTZ model, after ... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Chevrolet, Captiva,


Emergency Budget set for 22 June | 17 May 2010 10:20

The coalition Government is to hold an emergency Budget on 22 June, it has been announced.

... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Budget,


New Government plans electric car charging network | 13 May 2010 16:20

The new Government has said that it is looking to introduce an electric car charging network as a priority.

... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: AA,


AA comments on new “fixed-term” Transport Secretary | 13 May 2010 16:00

The new transport secretary, Philip Hammond, needs to stay longer in his post than his 13 predecessors, who only a... | read full article

Category: Industry News


Philip Hammond named as Transport Secretary | 13 May 2010 14:00

Runnymede and Weybridge MP Philip Hammond has been announced as the new Transport Secretary by the Prime Minister.read full article

Category: Industry News


Ford looks to reduce prices across range | 13 May 2010 09:30

Ford of Britain, which is launching its revised S-Max and Galaxy models at prices up to 12% below the outgoing model... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Ford, Galaxy, S-Max, Mondeo, Fiesta, Focus,


New deals represent increased brand recognition, says Hyundai | 13 May 2010 09:00

Three new deals in the north west are evidence of the increasing recognition of the Hyundai brand in fleet, the firm ... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Hyundai,


BCA's Marie Jarrold joins ICFM Council | 12 May 2010 10:42

Awarded with the "Fleet Manager of the Year" title at last year's Fleet World Honours, Marie Jarrold, car... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: ICFM, BCA,


Fleet interest in Mazda3 is fast accelerating, says Mazda | 11 May 2010 13:39

Mazda has reported soaring fleet demand for its Mazda3, in particular the fuel-efficient and low CO2 1.6 108bhp diese... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Mazda, Mazda3,


Pendragon Contracts goes the extra mile for Cancer Research | 11 May 2010 12:45

Following a gruelling 147-mile cycle ride from Sunderland to Whitehaven, Alan Hillier, marketing and data leader at ... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Pendragon Contracts,


Mazda to increase small fleet focus in new sales drive | 10 May 2010 13:54

Mazda has announced that it is to boost its focus on SMEs under a major new programme that will see selected dealers... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Mazda,


Fleet Alliance raises 13k in latest effort for cancer care | 10 May 2010 10:30

Staff from Glasgow-based fleet solutions provider, Fleet Alliance have raised an impressive £13,000 for their no... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Fleet Alliance,


Enterprise Rent-A-Car says new government needs to commit to policies | 07 May 2010 14:28

With the major political parties now about to embark upon negotiations over the shape of the next government, Enterpr... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Enterprise Rent-A-Car,


SMMT data shows static fleet market in April | 07 May 2010 13:58

'As our new government establishes itself, the priority must be sustaining and strengthening the economic recov... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: SMMT,


LeasePlan outlines concerns for fleets in post-election comment | 07 May 2010 13:33

As the composition of the next UK government remains up in the air, LeasePlan has issued a comment in which managing... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: LeasePlan,


BVRLA warns future government about excessive transport taxes | 07 May 2010 11:05

BVRLA chief executive John Lewis has issued this comment following news that the gener... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: BVRLA,


Hung Parliament could stall economic recovery | 07 May 2010 10:37

With the UK having woken up to a hung Parliament, one organisation is already warning on the effects on SMEs and on B... | read full article

Category: Industry News


ACFO and ICFM enter mutual collaboration | 07 May 2010 10:07

Fleet industry organisations ACFO and the ICFM have announced that they are to work together in a number of areas in ... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: ACFO, ICFM,


Audi to push up prices by 2% across range | 06 May 2010 10:20

Audi is to put up prices across its range by an average of 2% from 25 May, citing the co... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Audi, TT, A3, A3 Sportback, A5 Sportback, A5 Coupe, A5 Cabriolet, TT Coupe, TT Roadster, A1 hatchback, R8 Spyder, RS 5 Coupe, A8, Q7,


Mercedes reveals Corporate Sales Person of the Year | 04 May 2010 13:21

After being assessed by both Mercedes-Benz UK field teams and their own corporate customers, two candidates at two ... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Mercedes-Benz,


Ogilvie Fleet clients to gain from cutting-edge online quote system | 04 May 2010 12:09

Ogilvie Fleet says that both fleet managers and company car and van drivers will benefit from its new online vehicle ... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Ogilvie Fleet,


How fleets can take advantage of World Cup fever | 30 Apr 2010 14:31

With the forthcoming World Cup set to hit at business productivity, G3 Remarketing has come up with a way for fleet m... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: G3 Remarketing,


Independent research proves benefits of e-procurement | 30 Apr 2010 10:22

Major fleets and leasing companies using the Leaselink e-procurement platform to source and order their new vehicles... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Ebbon-Dacs,


Manheim raises £20,000 for Air Ambulances | 29 Apr 2010 10:00

A nine-month period of fundraising by Manheim has resulted in more than £20,000 being donated to Air Ambulance ... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Manheim,


Leasedrive Velo looking for sponsors for charity bike ride | 29 Apr 2010 09:00

The Leasedrive Velo Group is entering a team of 17 riders in a 261-mile charity bike ride between its headquarters a... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Leasedrive Velo Group,


AA staff call off bank holiday strike | 26 Apr 2010 11:10

The AA says that planned strike action by some of its staff has been withdrawn, ensuring that there should be no prob... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: AA,


Fleet Alliance beats fund-raising target‏ | 22 Apr 2010 14:35

Helped by generous donations from clients, suppliers, staff and family members, Fleet Alliance says it is already set... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Fleet Alliance,


Renault sees sharp rise in corporate sales | 08 Apr 2010 13:07

Following today's announcement of rises in the March fleet registration figures, Renault says it saw particular ... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Renault, Megane, Wind, Master, Kangoo, Trafic,


Fleet sales rise again in March | 08 Apr 2010 12:01

The March plate change brought about another boost to registrations across all sectors, including fleets and small bu... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: SMMT,


New pricing strategy will help fleets, claims Ford | 31 Mar 2010 10:40

Ford has defended its new pricing strategy on key fleet models, which was announced last week and sees list price dr... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Ford, S-Max, Galaxy, Mondeo,


City Car Club secures £1.8m investment for expansion plans‏ | 29 Mar 2010 12:30

City Car Club has announced that it has raised £1.8 million, which will be used to help fund a 50% expansion of ... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: City Car Club,


Fleets get tough on company car choices | 29 Mar 2010 11:55

The last year has seen a significant number of fleets rein in on company car choice in response to the recession. Tha... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: GE Capital,


Ford aims to top company car wish list with new pricing initiative | 26 Mar 2010 13:45

Ford is radically changing its company car pricing approach, as part of a move to entice user choosers, with the anno... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Ford, S-Max, Galaxy, Mondeo,


Specsavers registers significant growth in the corporate market | 25 Mar 2010 14:58

Specsavers Corporate Eyecare has reported a significant growth in business over the last year, which it has attribut... | read full article

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Keywords: Specsavers Corporate Eyecare,


British Gas gives SEAT record fleet deal | 25 Mar 2010 14:14

British Gas has ordered 500 new SEAT Leon Ecomotives, a deal that SEAT says is its largest ever single fleet deal in... | read full article

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Keywords: SEAT, Leon Ecomotive,


HiQ hits £50,000 target for Breast Cancer Care | 25 Mar 2010 12:15

Helped by thousands of British Tourcing Car Championship fans, HiQ has raised a staggering £50,000 for Breast Ca... | read full article

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Fleet buyers to see fall in car prices | 24 Mar 2010 12:17

Fleets could benefit from falling new car prices in the UK as car manufacturers look to increase company car sales an... | read full article

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Keywords: Glass's,


Fiat seeks to boost fleet profile through range of measures | 19 Mar 2010 09:30

Fiat is to re-enter certain parts of the UK fleet market as one way to offset the anticipated downturn in new car sa... | read full article

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Keywords: Fiat, Doblo,


Government supports Ford plans for greener engines | 18 Mar 2010 15:30

The UK Government is to support Ford's £1.5 billion investment in creating a new generation of environmental... | read full article

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Nissan to build Leaf electric car in UK | 18 Mar 2010 15:42

The Government has greeted the news today (18 March) that Nissan is to build its Leaf electric car in Sunderland and ... | read full article

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Keywords: Nissan, Leaf,


BMW has aggressive plan for new models | 18 Mar 2010 10:00

BMW is to launch 17 models before the end of the year and will look to expand its sales and production further east.<... | read full article

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Keywords: BMW, X5, 3 Series Coupe, 3 Series Convertible,


Wilsons Auctions wins in Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards | 16 Mar 2010 17:26

Wilsons Auctions has been named as one of Ireland’s "Best Managed" companies in the Deloitte Best Mana... | read full article

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Automotive Leasing wins Government van and car hire contract | 16 Mar 2010 17:16

Automotive Leasing claims it is the only key supplier on the new Pan Government vehicle hire framework to be include... | read full article

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Keywords: Automotive Leasing,


Vauxhall drivers to benefit from new entry-level models | 16 Mar 2010 15:00

Effective from today, Vauxhall is introducing lower-priced Expression and ES models to its main models, thereby reduc... | read full article

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Keywords: Vauxhall, Zafira, Astra, Astra Twin Top, Insignia, Corsa,


Fleets to count the cost of "showroom tax" this April | 16 Mar 2010 14:32

With the introduction of the new "showroom tax" just weeks away, Masterlease is warning its customers of the ... | read full article

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Keywords: Masterlease,


GME secures UK Government guarantee | 16 Mar 2010 14:16

The Government has formally announced that it will offer GM Europe a €300 million (£270m) loan guarantee t... | read full article

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Keywords: GM, Vauxhall,


Industry optimistic for economy recovery but sceptical over fleet growth | 16 Mar 2010 10:18

Fleet managers are optimistic that the UK economy will recover in 2010 but still believe that their fleet will stay s... | read full article

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Keywords: GE Capital,


Focus on costs inspired growth in TMC Mileage Capture in 2009 | 16 Mar 2010 10:30

Mileage expense cost management specialist TMC says the number of drivers using its Mileage Capture system increased ... | read full article

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SEAT opens dedicated fleet centre | 15 Mar 2010 15:42

SEAT has opened a national dedicated Fleet Business Centre as part of its ongoing bid to become a 'fleet manufact... | read full article

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Keywords: SEAT,


Interactive new RoSPA website goes live | 15 Mar 2010 09:00

Two years in the making, a new, interactive website for RoSPA has gone live, complete with a huge frequently asked qu... | read full article

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Keywords: RoSPA,


2009 used car sales volumes lowest in a decade | 12 Mar 2010 16:42

Research by the information services company Experian shows that annual used car sales fell by 5.7% during 2009 to 6,... | read full article

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Keywords: Ford, Vauxhall, Fiat, BMW,


Pendragon Contracts and Trafficmaster team up for new services | 12 Mar 2010 12:37

Pendragon Contracts is joining forces with Trafficmaster to provide comprehensive fleet tracking and navigation servi... | read full article

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Keywords: Pendragon Contracts, Trafficmaster,


BMW predicts rising sales in 2010 | 11 Mar 2010 17:36

BMW has said that it is cautiously optimistic for 2010 after posting better-than-expected pre-tax profits for 2009.read full article

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Keywords: BMW,


Deadline looms to enter Fleet Safety Forum Awards | 11 Mar 2010 12:00

The deadline for entries to the Fleet Safety Forum Awards for Excellence is fast approaching on 12 April 2010.

... | read full article

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Keywords: Fleet Safety Forum, Brake,


Fleet managers get free admission to NAFA’s I&E Expo Hall | 11 Mar 2010 11:00

NAFA is offering qualified fleet managers free entry to the Expo Hall at its 2010 Institute & Expo (I&E) taki... | read full article

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Alphabet and Tusker lead way in CSI survey | 11 Mar 2010 10:00

Tusker and Alphabet have been singled out as having achieved top performances in 2009, according to a customer satisf... | read full article

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Keywords: Tusker, Alphabet, experteye,


Fleet values tumble 2.8% in February | 08 Mar 2010 15:57

Average wholesale values in the fleet sector took a turn for the worse last month as average used car... | read full article

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Keywords: Manheim Auctions,


GM's Bob Lutz to retire in May | 04 Mar 2010 09:00

General Motors has announced that chairman Bob Lutz will retire from 1 May 2010 after helping to lead the company thr... | read full article

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Keywords: GM,


Ford on track with Volvo sell-off | 04 Mar 2010 14:39

Ford is still on track to finalise its agreement to sell Volvo to China's Zhejiang Geely Holding Group by the end... | read full article

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Keywords: Volvo, S60, Ford,


Registrations show improved business confidence | 04 Mar 2010 13:26

Fleet and sub-25 business registrations rose again last month, as corporate confidence continued to remain positive.<... | read full article

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Keywords: SMMT,


Training is a top focus at 2010 Commercial Vehicle Operator Show | 04 Mar 2010 09:00

Van operators considering what the best training options are for their business are being told that this year's C... | read full article

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Keywords: Commercial Vehicle Operator Show,


Kia recalls new Venga for product modification | 03 Mar 2010 14:42

Kia Motors is contacting owners of its new Venga model to carry out a product modification on the front seatbelts.read full article

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Keywords: Kia, Venga,


BVRLA includes FYAs for EVs in Budget wish list | 02 Mar 2010 11:32

As the fleet industry readies itself for the forthcoming Budget, the BVRLA has called upon the Treasury to extend gov... | read full article

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Keywords: BVRLA,


Arval looks to reduce emissions of employees' cars | 01 Mar 2010 14:22

Arval has updated its company ca... | read full article

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All-new website is launched as Fleet World's latest business tool | 25 Feb 2010 09:09

By now, visitors will be aware that the Fleet World website has been extensively redesigned. The move follows hard on... | read full article

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Bloomberg claims Lex Autolease could be sold next year | 24 Feb 2010 14:25

Bloomberg is reporting that Lloyds Banking Group is considering selling Lex Autolease.

... | read full article

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Keywords: Lex, Lloyds TSB Autolease,


Toyota reassures fleets over recall | 24 Feb 2010 11:51

Toyota’s fleet boss has reassured fleets that almost all recall work on its cars should be completed within the... | read full article

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Keywords: Toyota,


GMUK Fleet renamed as Vauxhall Fleet | 24 Feb 2010 09:36

Due to the changes in circumstance for the various brands under the General Motors umbrella, it has been announced th... | read full article

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Keywords: Vauxhall, Chevrolet,


Examining the impact of Toyota's quality issues | 17 Feb 2010 17:13

As Toyota looks into a possible recall for its Corolla model, Frost & Sullivan has released a new report that con... | read full article

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Keywords: Toyota, Corolla,


Toyota considers Corolla recall | 17 Feb 2010 16:58

Toyota is considering a recall of its Corolla model, according to reports. The carmaker is said to be considering a r... | read full article

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Keywords: Toyota, Corolla,


Payne plans Renault fleet reinvention | 17 Feb 2010 09:00

New Renault fleet boss Darren Payne has promised to revitalise the brand and return it to its previous position of st... | read full article

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Keywords: Renault,


Keep calm over Toyota recalls | 12 Feb 2010 17:05

A leading fleet funding and management specialist has called on the fleet industry and the media to halt the panic ov... | read full article

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Keywords: Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions, Toyota,


Fleet market becomes vital to Hyundai | 15 Feb 2010 09:30

Fuelled by plans to break into the top 10 sales list in the UK this year, Hyundai is planning to target the fleet sec... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Hyundai, ix35, i10, i30, Velosta, Sonata, i40, Genesis Coupe,


Fleets given say in corporate sales person award | 12 Feb 2010 17:37

Mercedes-Benz has turned to its corporate customers to help find the Corporate Sales Person of the Year 2009. For the... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Mercedes-Benz,


Lex Autolease signs solus deal with Kwik-Fit Fleet | 12 Feb 2010 12:00

Kwik-Fit Fleet has signed a ground-breaking new contract with Lex Autolease to deliver fast-fit services to the leasi... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Kwik-Fit Fleet, Lex Autolease,


LeasePlan recognises top suppliers | 11 Feb 2010 09:00

Fleet suppliers including Kwik-Fit Fleet, BCA and Aston Barclay have been been praised for their service to LeasePlan... | read full article

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Keywords: LeasePlan, BCA, Kwik-Fit Fleet, Aston Barclay, AA,



Toyota starts work on recalls | 10 Feb 2010 14:38

Toyota says that it has started work today (10 February) on fixing models that have been recalled due to a possible p... | read full article

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Keywords: Toyota, Prius,


Enterprise launches council-backed car sharing scheme trial | 09 Feb 2010 13:26

Enterprise Rent-A-Car has launched a new trial car-sharing programme - WeCar - with Woking Borough Council. From Febr... | read full article

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Keywords: Enterprise Rent-A-Car,


SMEs could be hard hit by new accounting standard | 08 Feb 2010 09:00

Forthcoming changes to international lease accounting standards may impact the cost and availability of finance for E... | read full article

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Keywords: IASB, Leaseurope,


Corporate sector must take up slack | 05 Feb 2010 10:00

Although the extension to the scrappage scheme will provide a much needed boost to the UK's car industry, it will... | read full article

Category: Industry News
Keywords: Deloitte,


Fleet registrations rise in January | 04 Feb 2010 21:43

The fleet industry saw a positive start to the year, with registrations up for both fleets and the sub-25 business se... | read full article

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Keywords: SMMT,


Truck registrations still hard hit | 04 Feb 2010 21:04

Newly released data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders shows that van registrations were low but sta... | read full article

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Keywords: SMMT,


Sales up 10.4% at Kwik-Fit Fleet | 22 Jan 2010 09:52

Boosted by the move amongst fleets to extend their replacement cycles, Kwik-Fit Fleet has reported record sales over ... | read full article

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Keywords: Kwik-Fit Fleet,



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