http://comcar.co.uk/news/view.cfm?clk=434 Latest news from Fleet World en-gb Copyright 2010 Fleet World Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:18:12 http://comcar.co.uk/newcar/channels/images/fleetworld2/logo.gif http://comcar.co.uk/news/view.cfm?clk=434 http://www.fleetworldgroup.co.uk/news/2010/Sep/0434001185.htm 09 Sep 2010 14:31 Increases in the efficiency of modern petrol and diesel engines are being counteracted by rising fuel prices. So says fleet fuel and mileage specialist, The Miles Consultancy (TMC), which is advising fleets to adopt a systematic approach to fleet mileage management to cut costs, rather than just relying on more fuel-efficient vehicles. http://www.fleetworldgroup.co.uk/news/2010/Sep/0434001185.htm 09 Sep 2010 14:09 Nissan will present a number of vehicles at the forthcoming Paris Motor Show, including a new concept said to provide an insight into the possible future of the brand's zero-emission vehicles. http://www.fleetworldgroup.co.uk/news/2010/Sep/0434001185.htm 09 Sep 2010 10:10 Saab has updated its 9-3 range for the 2011 model year with improved specification and a more efficient engine line-up that sees all diesel saloon models duck under the 120g/km benchmark, setting the benchmark for the class. http://www.fleetworldgroup.co.uk/news/2010/Sep/0434001185.htm 08 Sep 2010 09:30 The European auto industry has welcomed the European Parliament's vote for stronger safeguards in connection to trade deal with South Korea but says that further improvements are required. http://www.fleetworldgroup.co.uk/news/2010/Sep/0434001185.htm 08 Sep 2010 09:00 Trakm8 is to demonstrate to fleet managers how its fleet management packages can reduce their carbon footprint in addition to cutting fleet costs. http://www.fleetworldgroup.co.uk/news/2010/Sep/0434001185.htm 07 Sep 2010 14:21 Infiniti has announced prices and specifications for its M30d high-performance diesel saloon, which joins the existing V6 petrol M37 and will be added to in 2011 with the M35 Hybrid. http://www.fleetworldgroup.co.uk/news/2010/Sep/0434001185.htm 07 Sep 2010 12:39 Kia is recalling a number of 59 and 10 plate Soul and Sorento models to deal with a door wiring issue. http://www.fleetworldgroup.co.uk/news/2010/Sep/0434001185.htm 07 Sep 2010 11:30 Despite the growing availability of driver safety technologies, it is still vital that fleets focus on driver education and skills. So says Tracey Scarr, fleet and road safety manager at Arval, who warns that drivers could be lulled into a false sense of security when it comes to safe driving practice if they become too reliant on technology.  http://www.fleetworldgroup.co.uk/news/2010/Sep/0434001185.htm 07 Sep 2010 11:00 Month-on-month values for Fleet were down for the fifth time this year, according to Manheim Remarketing's latest Market Analysis for Cars. http://www.fleetworldgroup.co.uk/news/2010/Sep/0434001185.htm 07 Sep 2010 10:30 Sunderland City Council has already seen fuel savings of up to 13% after introducing vehicle tracking across 370 vehicles within its building, maintenance and support services fleet. http://www.fleetworldgroup.co.uk/news/2010/Sep/0434001185.htm 07 Sep 2010 10:00 Ford has announced prices for its new C-MAX and Grand C-MAX, which go on sale in October. http://www.fleetworldgroup.co.uk/news/2010/Sep/0434001185.htm 07 Sep 2010 09:30 Following last winter's Arctic weather conditions that brought the UK to a standstill, Kwik-Fit Fleet is launching a special winter tyre programme that could save fleets money as well as improve road safety. The fast-fit specialist is also simultaneously offering corporate customers a "hotel" facility to store their summer tyres when the weather is at its severest. http://www.fleetworldgroup.co.uk/news/2010/Sep/0434001185.htm 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. http://www.fleetworldgroup.co.uk/news/2010/Sep/0434001185.htm 06 Sep 2010 12:45 The fleet market continued to show recovery last month, with another increase in new car registration figures, although there were significant drops in the small business and private sectors. http://www.fleetworldgroup.co.uk/news/2010/Sep/0434001185.htm 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. http://www.fleetworldgroup.co.uk/news/2010/Sep/0434001185.htm 06 Sep 2010 12:11 Securitas Mobile is implementing the GreenRoad 360+ online technology across its new fleet of Peugeot 207 cars to better manage fleet assets, reduce accidents and gain greater fuel efficiency. http://www.fleetworldgroup.co.uk/news/2010/Sep/0434001185.htm 06 Sep 2010 11:35 Leading ICT services company, Northgate Managed Services (Northgate MS) has implemented a mobile workforce management system from Aeromark to manage its 180 IT field engineers, throughout the UK. http://www.fleetworldgroup.co.uk/news/2010/Sep/0434001185.htm 06 Sep 2010 09:39 A new "personal shopper" service has been launched by internet-based vehicle sourcing business Outside Lane's to provide consumers and corporate buyers with a cost-effective and hassle-free way of acquiring used vehicles. http://www.fleetworldgroup.co.uk/news/2010/Sep/0434001185.htm 03 Sep 2010 12:23 Northgate has rebranded its entire network under a new "Northgate Vehicle Hire" national brand. The company has also said that it's looking to build the brand further and continue to offer services catered to the needs of SMEs as well as larger fleets. http://www.fleetworldgroup.co.uk/news/2010/Sep/0434001185.htm 02 Sep 2010 14:19 RoadSafe is endorsing a new on-line risk assessment tool for fleet operators.