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Latest registration figures show continued recovery in fleet sector |
06 Sep 2010
The fleet market continued to show recovery last month, with another increase in new ca... -
Securitas implements GreenRoad 360+ to reduce crashes and lower costs |
06 Sep 2010
Securitas Mobile is implementing the GreenRoad 360+ online technology across its new fl... -
New mobile workforce management system delivers improved customer service |
06 Sep 2010
Leading ICT services company, Northgate Managed Services (Northgate MS) has implemente... -
Vehicle sourcing firm launches new "personal shopper" service |
06 Sep 2010
A new "personal shopper" service has been launched by internet-based vehicle so... -
Northgate rebrands to raise profile and boost business | 03 Sep 2010
Northgate has rebranded its entire network under a new "Northgate Vehicle Hire"... -
RoadSafe throws weight behind new risk management tool |
02 Sep 2010
RoadSafe is endorsing a new on-line risk assessment tool for fleet operators.... -
Thames Valley Police contracts Thrifty to meet flexible rental needs |
02 Sep 2010
Thrifty Car & Van Rental has been reappointed as the primary rental supplier to Tha...
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Leading fleets signal interest in Nissan Leaf EV
06 Sep 2010 14:58
As the Nissan Leaf EV opens for pre-orders, two fleets have already expressed interest in opting for the model following early demonstrations.
The 100% electric vehicle, which is available for delivery from March, is said to be considerably cheaper to run than a conventional compact family hatchback. Depending on an individual’s electricity tariff and time of charging, it will be possible to run the LEAF for less than 2 pence per mile. Additional financial benefits include reduced servicing costs, exemption from London’s congestion charge, zero vehicle tax and zero benefit in kind for company car drivers.
The model is starting to capture the environmental imagination of a number of organisations, including British Gas and IKEA.
Charlie Brown, corporate environment manager UK & IE, IKEA Limited, said: 'The Nissan LEAF gives me everything I want in a car and doesn’t have the one thing I don’t want – an exhaust pipe.'
Colin Marriott, general fleet manager at British Gas Centrica, added: 'The adoption of... | read full article
Ford announces C-MAX pricing and specification
06 Sep 2010 20:37
Ford has announced prices for its new C-MAX and Grand C-MAX, which goes on sale in October.
Both the five-seater C-MAX and the seven-seater Grand version, which is expected to account for up to two-thirds of sales, come with a simplified two-model line-up – Zetec and Titanium. Prices start from £16,745 for the C-MAX Zetec and £18,745 for the C-MAX Grand Zetec.
Standard equipment on all models includes alloy wheels, air conditioning, leather steering wheel, Thatcham category one alarm, DAB radio/CD and Bluetooth with USB connectivity and voice control. Grand C-MAX has powered child-proof locks on the rear dual sliding doors, and rear parking sensors.
The Titanium trim adds in auto front wipers and headlamps, dual electronic automatic temperature control, auto-dimming rear-view mirror, hill launch assist, keyless start, cruise control with speed limiter, premium Sony audio, and tyre deflation detection system. The Grand C-MAX Titanium also has power folding mirrors.
Customers will be offered a choice of three petrol engines and ... | read full article
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 looking to meet legislative and "O" licence requirements.
The company's Defect Manager system is a web portal within its Key2 Vehicle Management software system, which can be accessed remotely via a personal digital assistant (PDA).
The technology provides drivers, transport and depot managers with an online tick box check list so they can complete a walk-round appraisal of all vehicles as frequently as they wish.
Jaama developed Defect Manager in conjunction with a number of its Key2 users including SIG, the Sheffield-based international supplier to the construction and building markets, and international courier and logistics company DHL.
SIG operates a fleet of 1,050 commercial vehicles of 7.5 tonnes and above, 650 light commercial vehicles and 1,200 company cars. The commercial vehicles are located at 450 SIG branches nationwide and responsible for delivering the company's range of products.
SIG uses Jaama's ... | read full article