Dubbed CostCount, the product enables users to monitor whole-life running costs for up to four cars or vans side by side, including plug-in hybrids and range-extender models. The service utilises independent data from International Decision Systems and allow individuals to register and monitor their vehicle expenses via the MileageCount website www.costcount.co.uk. Information on offer through […]
In total, 88 Peugeot dealers across the UK are recognised as Peugeot Business Centres, making up over 40% of the Peugeot UK Network. In order to qualify, the centres must meet more than 35 standards across business areas. These include ensuring that staff are well trained to achieve high levels of expertise, so that the […]
The vehicles, which are pre-fitted with industry-specific internal fixtures and fittings such as racking and storage solutions, can be used immediately after they are delivered. The four-year contract hire deal supports the company’s goal to reduce its transport costs. It’s the first phase of a broader plan to upgrade its fleet of 32 company-car and […]
Morrisons has been using a variety of refrigerated vehicles from Refrigerental, including car derived vans, 3.5 tonne panel vans, 7.5 tonne and 18 tonne rigid box trucks, as the national convenience store network expands at a rate of between two and six new stores each week At the end of January 2014, Morrisons had 100 […]
Historically, ACFO has tackled key issues with a line-up of speakers at its annual conference, held in conjunction with the organisation’s annual general meeting. However, in the last two years it has held a number of seminars and already this year a day-long event focused on electric vehicles has proved hugely popular, with over 125 […]
The firm, which manages and funds around 14,800 vehicles on behalf of its customers, joins the top 1% of UK businesses who have achieved the top standard. Fleet Alliance managing director, Martin Brown said: ‘Naturally, we are delighted to have achieved gold accreditation with Investors in People, which is testimony to the hard work we […]
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Run by Cenex – the UK’s first Centre of Excellence for low carbon and fuel cell technologies – the event combines a technology exhibition with a broad B2B focus, a Ride & Drive in a test track environment, networking activities and an extensive seminar programme. One of the highlights last year included Transport Minister Norman […]
So says fleet specialist Motiva Group, which has reported its best first-quarter results since the start of the recession five years ago. The company, based in Stoke-on-Trent, says trade for contract hire in the year so far is comfortably over and above even its most optimistic estimates. Sales director Peter Wright said: ‘We’ve seen exceptional […]
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Citroën and Fiat show big van updates We’ll have an opportunity to see revised Citroën Relay and Fiat Ducato vans. As yet little is known about these two, though Citroën is promising that two trim levels, two roof heights and four body lengths will be available from launch in the third quarter of the year. […]
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It’s fair to say that take-up of electric vans in the UK has been somewhat slow, glacial even. Initial cost, range anxiety, reduced payload concerns and residual value insomnia all conspire to push fleets away from electric van manufacturers. Yet new models are on the way, with Nissan promising its e-NV200 and both Peugeot and […]
Under the new offence, disqualified drivers will now face up to 10 years in prison – five times the current maximum sentence – if they cause death, and up to four years’ imprisonment if they cause serious injuries. The Justice Secretary also announced his intention to launch a full review of all driving offences and […]
The firm says that obtaining maximum value for money should be a key priority for all businesses, but too often organisations fail to regularly check that their cash continues to deliver the optimum solution. Now firms can take advantage of a free fleet health check from CompareMyFleet.com, which provides businesses with a free service that […]
