2014

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    Adopting lower-quality in-car cameras could cost fleets millions on insurance claims

    So says Nick Plowman, CTO of Intelligent Telematics, who reckons that fleet operators are at risk of severe financial losses by adopting inadequate forward-facing camera solutions that are failing to capture correct data of an accident or driving incident.  ‘There is massive interest in forward facing camera technology because businesses are recognising the benefits it […]

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    HgCapital completes acquisition of Zenith

      The deal sees private equity firm HgCapital acquire a majority stake in Leeds-based Zenith Vehicle Contracts from Morgan Stanley Global Private Equity (MSPE). The acquisition comes just two months after HgCapital’s acquisition of 80% of the Leasedrive Group.  Talking after the completion of the acquisition of Zenith by HgCapital, Zenith CEO Tim Buchan commented: […]

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    OVL Group plans to triple managed fleet in next decade

    The national company specialises in business, personal leasing and contract hire for cars, vans and light commercial vehicles, with its customer portfolio including blue chip companies, schools, colleges and universities as well as a number of NHS Primary Care Trusts.  Opened by Martin Wedge, formerly of Nissan Contract Hire, in 1989, the firm manages more […]

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    New Leaselink module provides full tracking of CV conversions

    The Oxford-based online solutions provider has invested in the new functionality as well as a new look and feel for the platform as a growing number of commercial vehicles pass through the system in both the public and private sectors, especially following the recruitment of public sector leasing specialist, Automotive Leasing, to the community of […]

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    Geneva Motor Show: Volkswagen Multivan Alltrack debuts

    The manufacturer says the concept showcases its all-wheel drive expertise which began 29 years ago with the T3 Transporter – both as a minibus and a van. It adds that one in every five commercial vehicles sold by Volkswagen in Europe is ordered with all-wheel drive. N Design is also a key element and is […]

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    Kent-based Mercedes Dealer offers evening van and minibus MoTs

    The company has unveiled a dedicated MoT lane at its dealership on the town’s Brookfield Industrial Estate. The move means that customers no longer have to take their vehicles off the road to get them tested during the day, when they could be out earning. Sparshatts has invested some £35,000 on the MoT lane, training […]

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    UK ranked 6th for worst traffic in Europe

    The new report from traffic information and driver services provider INRIX shows traffic congestion in Europe rose in 2013 for the first time in two years.  According to the 2013 Annual INRIX Traffic Scorecard, traffic congestion across Europe increased approximately6% in the last three-quarters of the year. In the UK, the biggest increase in traffic […]

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