November 2013

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    Search is on for Fleet Driver of the Year 2014

    Now in its second year, this unique event puts fleet drivers’ skills to the ultimate test. Those company car drivers that wish to compete need to register their interest before 31st December 2013.  Successful applicants will have their highway knowledge and driving style examined through a series of assessments. The top-ten drivers are then invited to […]

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    Fleet Show grows again in 2014

    The event – which has grown every year since its launch in 2011 – has developed into the UK fleet industry’s most important one-day event, with virtually every major fleet manufacturer represented, alongside a huge range of fleet service providers.  The show takes place on Wednesday 9th April 2014, with an indoor exhibition in the Silverstone Wing, and […]

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    Four-star Euro NCAP rating for Volkswagen T5

    The model tested was the T5 Kombi, which scored 79% for adult occupant protection, 74% for child occupant, 32% for pedestrian safety and 57% for safety assist. In its notes, the organisation said its tests for adult protection revealed marginal protection against whiplash injuries in the event of a rear-end collision. It also noted for […]

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    Royal British Legion takes 100th vehicle from Lex Autolease

    The two firms have been working together since 2011 during which time Lex has implemented a whole-life cost model that has helped to significantly reduce the cost of running the charity’s fleet through intelligent vehicle selection, and cost effective maintenance and management. The fleet is used to help the Legion’s staff deliver its vital welfare […]

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    Vincent St Claire appointed as new commercial director at Fleet Assist

    His appointment follows recent product and business expansion for the Cambridgeshire-based outsourced service, maintenance and repair (SMR) network management, which is looking to further develop and expand its business. As commercial director, St Claire’s responsibilities include the on-going expansion and development of new products and services at the company whilst supporting and growing existing business […]

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    Northgate links up with John Smith’s Stadium

    The stadium welcomes fans of Huddersfield Town and Huddersfield Giants, and also hosts an array of community events and representative matches including the recent “sell out” England v Ireland Rugby League World Cup fixture. Gareth Davies, managing director at John Smith’s Stadium, commented: ‘I am very pleased to make this announcement. Northgate is a prestigious business […]

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    Paragon launches new value-added customer web portal

    The web portal provides special access to services such as Live Chat, where users can send a question to the Paragon support team and get an answer by return. It also provides access to TeamViewer, which enables Paragon specialist consultants to access customer systems for faster problem solving.  Both these features are designed to help […]

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    Volkswagen Group Leasing to strengthen customer relations under new appointments

    Scott Mandry joins the firm as corporate account manager for the Southern region while Jenny Richards takes on the role for the Northern region. They will both be responsible strengthening existing customer relations, further developing business opportunities and providing on-going support and expert advice. Mandry has over 15 years’ experience in the fleet industry. He […]

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