News - Page 2008

THE Energy Efficiency Best Practice Programme has launched a 48-page guide giving fleets advice on how to manage the environmental impact and cost implications of their operations.

FLEETS should scrap the traditional definition of company and private cars and focus on flexible transport policies, companies are being warned.

CARS such as the BMW 320d, Audi A4 1.9 TDI and Mercedes-Benz C220 CDI are set to be the residual value stars of the future, according to Glass's Information Services.

A CALL for companies to create a 'joined up' supply chain for fleets at a major Fleet News' event has prompted the launch of a new hi-tech service.

FLEET managers are being urged to back a campaign to raise awareness of the crucial role played by windscreens in vehicle safety.

BRITAIN'S company car drivers are 'blind' to some of the greatest dangers on the road every time they get behind the wheel, a new survey has revealed.

AN Anglo-French consortium building a key section of the channel tunnel rail link has chosen Toyota Hilux pick-ups for use by surveyors, engineers and other site staff.

Claims that an influential European working party is to push ahead with an investigation into tax harmonisation among member countries has been denied by officials.

European van specialist LDV has appointed its first importer for Denmark – LDV Denmark.

STEPHEN Byers, the embattled transport secretary has resigned, saying 'it was the right thing to do' for the Labour Party.

Peugeot's Customer Contact Centre has extended its customer services to include Portugal.

It is no surprise to me as this rise coincides with the launch late last year of the Renault Trafic and its twin the Vauxhall Vivaro - a light van which in my view is quite simply the best in show.

VAUXHALL has reorganised its fleet sales support centre with a string of new appointments and initiatives aimed at improving service levels as the firm prepares to roll out the new Vectra.

NATIONAL fire company Briton Fire exchanged almost its entire fleet for new vehicles during a corporate day for staff in a deal worth more than £500,000 at showroom prices.

SAAB has announced prices for its new 9-3 saloon range to ensure early selection on fleet choice lists before its September UK on-sale date.

COMMERCIAL refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation services company ColdService has added the Vauxhall Vivaro to its 60-strong fleet.

BRITAIN'S biggest car and van rental firm, Northgate, has opened a new site in Aberdeen with a kickabout, marking the launch of its fourth Scottish site.

COMMERCIAL refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation services company ColdService has added the Vauxhall Vivaro to its 60-strong fleet.

'By now many of you will have received your 2001/2002 tax returns. I would imagine that like most normal people, your desire to complete it comes slightly behind de-worming the cat.' By David Rawlings, Senior manager, Automotive Sector Group, Deloitte & Touche.

THOUSANDS of drivers in cash-for-car schemes are being short-changed when claiming back the cost of running their vehicles on business, according to a new survey.

FRANK Olsen, chairman of the Hertz Corporation, has been invited to join the British Travel Industry's Hall of Fame. This marks a lifetime achievement within the car rental market that Olsen joined in 1964.

DAIHATSU is claiming its new '333' offer, working in tandem with fleet management company Overdrive, will substantially cut the cost and reduce the risk of running commercial vehicles.

SLEEPY drivers could be responsible for 300 deaths on Britain's roads every year, fleets are being warned in a £750,000 safety campaign.

FORD has clinched a £289 million deal for the Transit with BT - the biggest single fleet deal in Ford's history.

AFTER a fizzing start to 2002, sales of vans up to 3.5-tonnes fell by 5.5% in March.

JULIAN Robus has been appointed as business development manager for The Van Liners, the van conversion and body building firm.

EASTBOURNE dealer Eurovans has been presented with the Van Centre of the Year award by Volkswagen.

A YEAR after launching its 'Quality Secured' scheme, the National Trailer and Towing Association has revealed that 25 of its members have qualified for full accreditation.

THE Citroen Berlingo has won the Fleet News light van of the Year award 2002 for the sixth consecutive time. Runners-up were the Renault Kangoo and Peugeot Partner.

VAUXHALL'S Combo is now available with a Dualfuel option.