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Fleet solutions news: MP to ask about price of fuel
MP Robert Halfon is to ask why the price of fuel is …
Tuesday, 24 May 2011

Fleet solutions news: FTA to help LAs cope with cutbacks
Local authorities are to receive advice from the Freight …
Tuesday, 10 May 2011

Fleet solutions news: Service stations are too expensive
Service stations are too expensive and not clean enough …
Wednesday, 27 April 2011

Fleet solutions news: Price of diesel reaches new high
Diesel now costs, on average, 115.43 pence a litre …
Wednesday, 20 April 2011

Fleet solutions news: Freight facilities grant supported
The Freight Transport Association's belief that the government …
Wednesday, 13 April 2011

Budget round up - what impact will the Budget have on your fleet?
The Budget was announced last week and it has left fleet operators with mixed feelings.
Friday, 1 April 2011

Fleet solutions news: FTA welcomes 1p fuel duty cut
The Freight Transport Association is pleased that the …
Friday, 25 March 2011

Fuel price rises 'have ruinous effect on car leasing firms'
Increasing fuel prices have had an extremely negative …
Thursday, 17 March 2011

How will the Budget impact UK firms?
A look at how the Budget could impact your business' fleet.
Tuesday, 8 March 2011

Car leasing UK: Firms able to join registration consultation
Firms could join a new EU car registration consultation.
Friday, 4 March 2011

Fleet solutions: Govt 'should rethink fuel duty rise'
The government's planned fuel duty rise should be...
Thursday, 3 March 2011

Fleet solutions: Sat-navs 'a popular cab accessory'
Fleet solutions drivers are often finding sat-navs to be...
Friday, 25 February 2011

Fleet solutions firms 'could tackle fraud with fuel cards'
Fuel cards could be used by fleet firms to tackle fraud
Thursday, 24 February 2011

Fleet solutions: FTA launches new satnav unit for trucks
The FTA is making a new satnav unit available for trucks.
Monday, 21 February 2011

Fleet hire news: Average fleet value 'rose 6.9% in January'
Fleet values increased by £504 last month, the …
Thursday, 10 February 2011

Fleet hire news: FairFuelUK message taken to the Treasury
Quentin Willson took the FairFuelUK campaign's message …
Wednesday, 9 February 2011

Commercial vehicle hire news: Back to basics cuts costs
Commercial vehicle hire customers have been advised that …
Tuesday, 8 February 2011

Fuel freeze 'would ease pressure on fleet hire customers'
Financial pressure on fleet hire customers would be eased …
Friday, 28 January 2011

BVRLA supports Fair Fuel UK campaign
The British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association …
Tuesday, 25 January 2011

Fleet solutions news: IAM cuts cost of eco-driver course
Those who make use of fleet solutions can reduce their …
Tuesday, 11 January 2011

Fuel prices hit all time high
Fleet managers need to lower fuel spending as prices rise.
Monday, 10 January 2011

Fleet solutions users 'should be charged per mile'
Fleet solutions users may be impacted by plans to charge motorists per mile.
Wednesday, 7 July 2010

VAT rise 'a blow for fleet solutions users'
Fleet solutions users could find their company hit by a rise in VAT.
Tuesday, 22 June 2010

Fleet managers need to plan for European fuel hike
Fleet solutions managers may want to plan ahead when it comes it where their drivers will stop to refuel.
Tuesday, 8 June 2010

Fleets face challenge to cut down fuel consumption
The surge in petrol prices over recent years is something that has affected all drivers - from private motorists running a small car to commercial vehicle hire users with hundreds of trucks, lorries or vans to their name.
Tuesday, 11 May 2010

New, greener cars may reduce running costs
The cost of running a car has risen by more than 8% in the last five months, according to new research.
Tuesday, 6 April 2010

Commercial vehicle hire fleets 'must act now to balance cost rises'
Fleet bosses have been urged to increase their charges to counter rising costs in the industry.
Wednesday, 31 March 2010

Fuel cards "essential" for fleet solutions bosses
A fleet solutions manager has spoken of the importance and economical wisdom of investing in fuel cards.
Tuesday, 23 March 2010

RHA "appalled" by financial requirements for fleet owners
The amount of cash fleet owners must have to satisfy government regulations is to be raised.
Wednesday, 6 January 2010

Fleet solutions managers 'should remain prudent'
Fleet solutions managers should continue to minimise expenditure as the economic downturn continues.
Tuesday, 29 December 2009

Pre-Budget Report analysis
Fleet managers are likely to be affected by changes made as part of the Pre-Budget Report.
Thursday, 24 December 2009

FTA: Severn tolls strain firms' fleet solutions finances
Businesses' fleet solutions could be helped by reduced Severn tolls.
Wednesday, 23 December 2009

UK car leasing clients told to shop around
Shop around between fleet solutions providers, companies have been told.
Tuesday, 22 December 2009

BVRLA: Grey fleet solutions here to stay
Grey fleet solutions professionals have been advised that their industry is "here to stay".
Friday, 27 November 2009

SMMT: Falling registrations point to need for support
New figures show that the government needs to give more support to the transport sector, it has been suggested.
Thursday, 5 November 2009

Green fleet bosses could welcome FTA calls for fairness
An FTA spokesman has said there needs to be more balance in government proposals to cut costs for businesses.
Wednesday, 28 October 2009

Vehicle leasing customers may be concerned by planned sale of Dartford Tunnel
Fleet bosses who know where to go for the best vehicle leasing deals but are...
Wednesday, 14 October 2009

Businesses 'are not replacing company cars'
The scrappage scheme has not inspired businesses to replace their company cars,...
Wednesday, 7 October 2009

Fleet managers may welcome plans to scrap toll
Commercial fleet managers keen to reduce their running costs may welcome a new government proposal...
Monday, 5 October 2009

Rising car prices may affect vehicle leasing deals
Fleet bosses keen to keep vehicle leasing expenses to a minimum may agree something...
Monday, 21 September 2009

Proposed tax change may benefit some contract hire customers
Contract hire customers may agree that businesses running commercial vehicles...
Tuesday, 1 September 2009

Money lent for company cars falls
The amount of money lent to businesses to buy company cars fell by a third in...
Monday, 10 August 2009

Now 'is a good time to buy trucks'
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions customers considering buying some new trucks...
Friday, 7 August 2009

Fleet funding managers advised to consider pay as you go telematics
Fleet funding managers have been advised to consider the potential benefits...
Friday, 24 July 2009

Failing to check oil in company cars 'could be costly'
Motorists and company car fleet operators could find themselves seriously out-of-pocket...
Wednesday, 27 May 2009

RHA calls for government to cancel fuel duty hike
Calls have been made for the government to cancel its planned fuel duty price...
Wednesday, 29 April 2009

Darling confirms scrappage scheme
Chancellor Alistair Darling's decision to include a scrappage scheme in his...
Friday, 24 April 2009

Fuel prices strike motorists
Drivers are beginning to grow weary of the rapid fuel price rises, the AA has...
Friday, 24 April 2009

AA praises scrappage inclusion in budget
The AA has praised the chancellor for including a scrappage scheme in his budget.
Thursday, 23 April 2009

SMMT makes final call to chancellor
The 2009 budget represents a critical point for the UK automotive industry,...
Wednesday, 22 April 2009

Scrappage scheme draws wide support
Up to 25 million motorists in the UK would support a car scrappage scheme, new...
Tuesday, 21 April 2009

AA: £6bn of savings available through driving techniques
Drivers in the UK could save a total of £6 billion annually, according...
Tuesday, 14 April 2009

Used car values 'restored'
Used cars' residual values have recovered from the 22 per cent slump they experienced...
Friday, 3 April 2009

AA warns of £150 added cost of driving
The recent increase in fuel duty is likely to add £54 to a typical family's...
Thursday, 2 April 2009

Interest rates will have 'little impact'
The sixth reduction in interest rates since October 2008 is unlikely to have...
Wednesday, 11 March 2009

SMMT highlights funding options for members
The Society for Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has highlighted to its...
Wednesday, 4 March 2009

EST: Free fuel could be key to cheaper car fleets
The Energy Saving Trust (EST) has called upon car fleet managers to re-evaluate...
Friday, 30 January 2009

AA: petrol price cuts finally reaching forecourts
An AA report has found that, due largely to aggressive price cuts on petrol...
Tuesday, 23 December 2008

Fall in value of second-hand car prices slows
The fall in the average price of a second-hand car has begun slowing, recent...
Friday, 12 December 2008

Fleets to look 'radically' different in two years
Vehicle fleets could be radically different within just two years, one report...
Thursday, 20 November 2008

LCV values fall again in October
The average value of light commercial vehicles (LCVs) being brought to auction...
Wednesday, 12 November 2008

Falling used car values 'don't tell full story'
Used car values fell again in October, marking the fourth consecutive month...
Tuesday, 4 November 2008

Fleets 'could cut costs of at-fault accidents'
Fleet operators could do more to cut the costs associated with accidents caused...
Thursday, 30 October 2008

Fleet managers urged to focus on cost-cutting
Fleet management officials are being urged to take a more proactive approach...
Monday, 20 October 2008

Financial crisis bears down on fleets
UK fleet managers should prepare themselves for a significant downswing in business...
Thursday, 16 October 2008

Green dilemma for rental companies
Fleet managers who rely on short-term corporate leases are facing a growing...
Monday, 6 October 2008

'End in sight' for soaring fuel prices
Fleet managers will be encouraged to hear that a leading industry group is predicting...
Thursday, 18 September 2008

VED reminder over fleet renewals
Fleet managers have been urged to factor in vehicle excise duty (VED)...
Saturday, 13 September 2008

Green motoring 'the reserve of the well-off'
Green motoring choices are only being made by people who have the...
Wednesday, 10 September 2008

Chancellor urged to change petrol duty
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has called on chancellor Alistair...
Friday, 5 September 2008

Company car tax regime changes clarified
It has been reported that changes to the company car tax regime will...
Thursday, 28 August 2008

Fuel price reductions 'fall short of mark'
Recent reductions to fuel pump prices fail to reflect wholesale reductions,...
Friday, 22 August 2008

Four-fold rise in speeding income slammed
The government has been accused of profiteering after it emerged that...
Tuesday, 19 August 2008

Fleet operators told to stop tax leakage
Company car operators have been advised to confront the problem of...
Friday, 15 August 2008

Backdating VED 'makes perfect sense'
MPs have decreed that retrospectively applying higher Vehicle Excise...
Thursday, 14 August 2008

Credit crunch to drive up demand for fleets
With the credit crunch continuing to exert pressure on vehicle manufacturers,...
Friday, 1 August 2008

New fuel monitoring system unveiled
CMS SupaTrak has launched EcoTrak, a new vehicle tracking system which...
Friday, 13 June 2008

Fuel economy 'key motivator for car purchases'
The fuel economy of cars is the thing drivers bear in mind the most...
Thursday, 5 June 2008

Ford: Hi-spec focus not raising whole-life costs
Ford has told fleet operators that its move away from low-specification vehicles will not necessarily...
Wednesday, 4 June 2008

Fuel prices 'prompt green fleet focus'
Fleet operators are becoming increasingly preoccupied with environmental concerns as a consequence of...
Tuesday, 20 May 2008

Fuel hikes 'will limit fleet options'
Runaway fuel costs look set to severely limit the choices available to fleet managers, one industry expert...
Tuesday, 29 April 2008