2014

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    Brake extends deadline for 2014 Fleet Safety Awards

    The road safety charity’s awards will be presented during a gala dinner following the close of Brake's Fleet Safety Conference. The combined event will take place on Thursday 5th June 2014, at the St John's Hotel, Solihull, Birmingham. The awards, sponsored by Arval, will be offered in 11 categories, ranging from Company Driver Safety to […]

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    Government urged to launch official timescales for online driver licence checks

    The organisation says its Members’ Services Organisation is receiving an increasing number of inquiries from fleet decision-makers requiring clarification on when online checks will be available. Yet recent enquiries by ACFO have revealed that the DVLA has “no currently agreed timescales” for when public and private sector organisations will be able to access the new […]

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    Hydrock signs two-year fleet deal with Volkswagen Group Leasing

    Hydrock chose Volkswagen Group Leasing, part of Volkswagen Financial Services (UK) Limited, due to its service offering and a cost-effective finance deal. In addition Hydrock was impressed with Volkswagen Group Leasing’s additional services that include risk management services, national servicing, pooled mileage and mini lease. Rachel Williams, the fleet manager at Hydrock, commented: ‘We have […]

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    Jaama continues expansion plans with two new appointments

    The fleet and asset management software firm has recruited Sam Gear as a software tester with a brief to further improve quality processes, whilst Debra Dennis has been appointed as a software support analyst.  The appointments form part of Jaama’s long-standing commitment to further increase advancements in functionality of its core web-based Key2 software system […]

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    Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles announces offers for UK businesses

    VW is offering customers the chance to purchase a new Caddy model for £199 a month on contract hire or financial lease terms, with an initial £600 rental contribution. Transporter with BlueMotion Technology is also available for £239 a month on contract hire or finance lease terms, after a £500 initial rental contribution.  Offering a […]

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    Arval brings insured vehicle package to UK fleet market

    The new product enables customers to lease an insured vehicle from Arval and forms part of an optional customer package, called "Arval Total Care". This includes: contract hire with third party insurance, own damage protection, glass damage protection, maintenance management, breakdown assistance and accident management. By bundling together these products, Arval is offering customers a hassle-free […]

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    FTA announces Driver Agency Accreditation Scheme

    The voluntary initiative has been developed by FTA, together with the driver agency industry, and was announced by the FTA/Department for Transport “Listening to Industry” event by Transport Minister, Robert Goodwill. The benefits of the FTA Driver Agency Accreditation Scheme include: Industry recognition that organisations are striving to achieve the highest levels of quality and […]

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    Citroën LCVs enjoy record-breaking start to 2014

    Citroen took third place in the LCV sales chart, with 1,974 LCVs registered, to take a 10.89% market share – the highest market share figure yet recorded by the brand in the less than 3.5-tonne GVW sector. The SMMT data also show that Citroën LCV registrations increased well above the month-on-month total market increase of 12.92% achieved […]

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