Fleet managers spoke out about some of the most important issues they are facing and how they plan to tackle them during a Fleet News Round Table discussion, organised in association with National Car Rental. John Maslen reports on a day of wide-ranging opinions.
A NEW rental loyalty scheme which promises discounts and upgrades is being targeted at small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
THE Volkswagen Group has been praised and criticised at the same time by a coalition dedicated to the protection of pedestrians.
ONE develops 76bhp and achieves 65.7mpg, the other puts out more than 900bhp at less than 4mpg, but they are both Toyotas and both are associated with Panasonic.
A NEW online risk assessment package that analyses driver behaviour rather than skill has been launched.
COMPANY car users with old-style driving licences are being warned to photocopy them before sending them back to the DVLA for replacement with the new-style card.
The fleet department at construction and road maintenance firm Carillion has embarked on a campaign to create a greener fleet. Adele Burton looks at how the process has been managed
DERMOT Coughlan’s office is situated above the busy depot and mechanical workshops of cabling and road maintenance group Kelly.
Safety, driver behaviour and green transport formed the backbone of the 5th Agenda for Action conference last week. Delegates turned up at the Heritage Motor Centre in Warwickshire to hear an impressive line-up of speakers at the event, organised by Lloyds TSB autolease. Phill Tromans reports
NEW research shows that less than a third of HR directors would use environmental concerns as a key driver for fleet policies.
SURREY Ambulance Service has added 13 Volvo V50 Sportswagons to its fast response fleet.
ING Car Lease and BCA have signed a new remarketing deal.
LAUNCH dates for key fleet models.
DRIVERS are being urged to put a new number into their mobile telephones to help the emergency services following road accidents.
TC Harrison Business Link (TCHBL) is the contract hire and fleet management arm of the TC Harrison Group, one of the largest family-owned businesses in the UK.
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EUROPCAR has signed a £765,000 deal to add 50 LDV Maxus 3.5 tonne panel vans to its 15,000-strong fleet.
THE European Commission has fined Peugeot €49.5 million as part of its campaign against manufacturers attempting to block cross-border sales.
SOFTWARE company Chevin is targeting the Eastern European fleet market for growth.
DECLINING standards of van driving has prompted the Government to launch a training programme to push up standards and create a more positive image of the sector.
A GROUND-breaking charter for fleet suppliers, developed by fleet managers, is to be presented to the industry at this year’s ‘Challenge, Change and the Customer’ (FNCCC) conference on November 2.
POLICE fleet managers across England and Wales are playing a waiting game to find out what effects proposed mergers of forces could have on their future.
SUBARU’S new Impreza range will be priced from £16,200 to £26,995 when it goes on sale next month.
AN event specifically for female fleet managers was organised for a third year by Hitachi Capital at Hoar Cross Hall spa resort in Staffordshire.
FORD has launched a new scheme offering driver training to retail customers buying from its range of vans.
LEX Vehicle Leasing has celebrated 10 years of its One-Call maintenance service.
FORD and PSA Peugeot Citroen have announced the latest stage in their diesel engine co-operation.
IVECO has announced that the Smartnav satellite navigation system is now available as an option on its Daily vans.
THE United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority has signed a three-year vehicle rental deal with Countrywide Car and Van Rental.
