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M6 toll rise 'is the last thing commercial vehicle hire users need'
An inflation-busting price hike on the M6 Toll is bad for commercial vehicle hire users, the FTA has said.
Thursday, 18 February 2010

Company car drivers 'should ensure they are enjoying tax benefits'
Company car users have been urged to check whether they are benefitting from tax cuts as a result of using their vehicle.
Wednesday, 17 February 2010

Fleet solutions bosses 'set to benefit from working congestion charge scheme'
A congestion charge scheme which allows fleet solutions managers to pay £7 a day per vehicle instead of £8 should soon be effective once more, according to Fleet News.
Wednesday, 10 February 2010

Central London toll road could be bad news for fleet solutions bosses
Fleet solutions bosses may have to increase their budget if a planned toll road is approved.
Monday, 25 January 2010

London toll could increase costs for car fleet owners
Proposals to charge drivers to pass through the Blackwall Tunnel could become a significant expense for firms with a fleet of cars.
Thursday, 14 January 2010

Transport bosses to debate fleet solutions at conference
A transport minister will open the next Fleet Safety Forum conference.
Wednesday, 13 January 2010

Commercial vehicle hire news: FTA appoints business manager
The FTA has announced a new business strategy manager tasked with boosting the efficiency of commercial leasing in the UK.
Tuesday, 15 December 2009

HGV consultation aims to 'identify fleet solutions before problems occur'
Commercial vehicle hire firms are expected to welcome an HGV consultation proposed by transport minister Paul Clark.
Friday, 11 December 2009

More vehicles for business car leasing firms?
Figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show that business, fleet and private vehicle sales increased in November.
Monday, 7 December 2009

Parking drive welcomed by RHA
The RHA has welcomed government plans to improve parking facilities for lorry drivers.
Wednesday, 25 November 2009

Fleet solutions groups could see safer truck stop facilities in Wales
Fleet solutions groups have had their stopping safety problems acknowledged by the Welsh government.
Wednesday, 18 November 2009

RHA member to represent fleet solutions professionals in Europe
The RHA has announced one of its staff will provide fleet solutions professionals with a European voice.
Tuesday, 17 November 2009

DfT rules to impact commercial vehicle hire drivers
New licence requirements have been published by the DfT that may be of interest to commercial vehicle leasing groups.
Thursday, 12 November 2009

Fleet solutions professionals among SSC supporters
A number of industry bodies have come out in support of a new sector skills initiative.
Thursday, 12 November 2009

FTA welcomes O-licensing progress in NI
New regulations for fleet solutions groups have been welcomed by one industry body.
Wednesday, 11 November 2009

Calls for more investment in fleet solutions research
Representatives of a number of fleet solutions groups have gathered to discuss the current transport industry.
Wednesday, 4 November 2009

Road charging recommended by Climate Change Committee
Climate Change Committee recommends road pricing should be seriously considered by Government
Wednesday, 4 November 2009

Green fleet managers 'need time to adhere to rule changes'
The SMMT has commented on new plans to help green fleet managers cut carbon emissions.
Friday, 30 October 2009

Contract hire business to benefit from carbon funding
The government has announced details of initiative to help manufacturers and contract hire firms cut carbon emissions.
Friday, 30 October 2009

M1 investment promise may buoy grey fleet operators
Grey fleet bosses may continue to see one stretch of road as the centre of the UK network in the future, if one expert is to be believed.
Friday, 30 October 2009

Workplace parking levy creates concern
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions' customers
Friday, 2 October 2009

Gordon Brown's comments may have reassured contract hire customers
Companies looking to increase their fleet of contract hire vehicles and build...
Wednesday, 30 September 2009

O-licensing pledge may be welcomed by Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions' clients
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions' customers may welcome a pledge from two traffic...
Friday, 25 September 2009

Closure of test centre may concern Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions' customers
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions' customers may agree the closure of a Vehicle...
Wednesday, 23 September 2009

Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions customers may face skills shortage
Hitachi Capital Commercial Vehicle Services customers may share concerns...
Thursday, 20 August 2009

ABD calls for more stable motoring taxation
Fleet operators concerned about costs might want to know about recent comment...
Tuesday, 28 July 2009

SMMT calls for clarity on motoring taxation
The UK government must develop a consistent long-term framework for motoring...
Monday, 27 July 2009

Commercial vehicle production remains 'extremely low'
Commercial vehicle production fell sharply in June as the impact of the recession...
Monday, 27 July 2009

People with company cars may benefit from Commission's report
Drivers of company cars could benefit after the European Commission set out...
Thursday, 23 July 2009

FTA 'dismayed' by decision to scrap Welsh road building plans
The decision to scrap much-needed improvements to the Welsh road network will...
Thursday, 16 July 2009

Commercial vehicle operators urged to go green
Commercial vehicle operators who take steps to cut their fleet's carbon emissions...
Wednesday, 15 July 2009

Commercial vehicle users 'must be ready for Driver CPC'
Commercial vehicle operators are being urged to make sure their workers are...
Tuesday, 7 July 2009

Scrappage scheme helps boost commercial vehicle sales
An increasing number of commercial vehicle operators are being tempted back...
Monday, 6 July 2009

FTA hits out at cuts in transport spending
Commercial vehicle operators could be set to suffer as the impact of the recession...
Friday, 3 July 2009

Strong demand for luxury cars sees values on the rise
Company car drivers and vehicle leasing organisations are showing a growing...
Thursday, 25 June 2009

Commercial vehicle production continues to fall
Commercial vehicle production fell by nearly 75 per cent in May as the ongoing...
Wednesday, 24 June 2009

RHA calls for fuel duty increase to be scrapped
Commercial vehicle companies will play a vital role in the recovery of the UK...
Monday, 22 June 2009

Scrappage scheme helps boost car sales
Vehicle leasing organisations are showing more interest in adding to their fleets...
Wednesday, 17 June 2009

Motorexpo success highlights 'more positive market conditions'
Many vehicle leasing organisations are already beginning to return to the car...
Monday, 15 June 2009

DSA encourages views on lorry and trailer testing
Fleet operators and commercial vehicle drivers are being urged to have their...
Thursday, 11 June 2009

Commercial vehicle sales remain low
Businesses across the UK continue to hold off adding to their commercial vehicle...
Friday, 5 June 2009

Used car demand 'still strong'
Contract hire companies looking to add to their fleets of vehicles are increasingly...
Wednesday, 3 June 2009

More fleet operators 'to buy new cars as sales revive'
More vehicle leasing organisations are returning to car showrooms as the scrappage...
Friday, 29 May 2009

London Motorexpo 'to offer choice to contract hire companies'
Contract hire organisations in the market to add new vehicles to their company...
Thursday, 28 May 2009

Businesses turn to used market for company cars, figures suggest
Vehicle leasing organisations looking to add to their fleets of company cars...
Tuesday, 26 May 2009

Scrappage scheme 'may not provide best deals'
Contract hire organisations looking to offload some of their fleet's older cars...
Friday, 22 May 2009

Ford 'is the best van option for fleets'
Light commercial vehicle operators looking to add new vans to their fleet should...
Thursday, 21 May 2009

Consumer interest in new cars increases
Consumers are very interested in the government's new car scrappage scheme,...
Tuesday, 19 May 2009

Liverpool business leaders welcome boost to car industry
Business leaders in Merseyside have welcomed this week's introduction of the...
Tuesday, 19 May 2009

Mandelson praises response to car scrappage scheme
Today sees the implementation of the government's new car scrappage scheme,...
Monday, 18 May 2009

Automotive industry 'set to enjoy demand boost'
Contract hire organisations and fleet operators are soon likely to notice an...
Thursday, 14 May 2009

Scrappage scheme 'will bring motor industry more custom'
The government-backed scrappage scheme is likely to result in an increase in...
Thursday, 14 May 2009

FTA conference 'to clarify new roadside legislation'
Heavy goods vehicle and freight fleet operators around the UK could do with...
Wednesday, 13 May 2009

Used car industry 'is faring well'
Grey fleet organisations looking to cut costs as the credit crunch continues...
Monday, 11 May 2009

Now is a good time to buy, says Vauxhall
There has never been a better time to buy a new Vauxhall vehicle, it has been...
Friday, 8 May 2009

Ford claims to be good option for buyers
Car manufacturer Ford has claimed that it is well poised to provide the automotive...
Friday, 8 May 2009

UK automotive industry 'is looking up'
The UK automotive industry has been tipped as being well poised to recover and...
Wednesday, 6 May 2009

Budget reaction 2009
"As anticipated, this was a fairly flat budget for the fleet industry, with a predictable focus on retail.
Wednesday, 22 April 2009

EIB offers £710m loans to manufacturers
Two car manufacturers operating in the UK have been approved funding from the...
Wednesday, 8 April 2009

Letter to chancellor calls for 'buy now' signal
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) has called on chancellor...
Friday, 27 March 2009

High-blend biodiesel 'could be dangerous'
A large number of vehicle manufacturers have confirmed that a high-blend biodiesel...
Thursday, 26 March 2009

Audi A4 named top company car at major London awards event
Audi's A4 has been named the number one company car at a leading industry event....
Tuesday, 24 March 2009

Fleet drivers to benefit from clampdown on 'rogue parking firms'
Ministers are set to introduce new legislation aimed at clamping down on rogue...
Monday, 23 March 2009

Fleet managers set to benefit from 'Street View' navigational tool
Car fleet managers have been given a logistical boost with this week's launch...
Friday, 20 March 2009

Fleet managers 'could face rise in fuel costs'
Businesses could soon be paying an extra £3 to fill up the petrol tanks...
Friday, 20 March 2009

Car fleet drivers could be barred from leaving UK due to unpaid fines
Fleet car operators could soon be required to be extra-vigilant with their paperwork...
Thursday, 19 March 2009

Car customers increasingly relying on internet
People in the UK who are looking for a new type of car are increasingly using...
Wednesday, 18 March 2009

Supply chain 'remains a threat' to car industry
The car industry in the US remains under threat from the possibility that suppliers...
Tuesday, 17 March 2009

SMMT signals public support for scrappage
The vast majority of the British public would support a car scrappage scheme...
Tuesday, 17 March 2009

Car industry loans 'open for business'
Bosses from throughout the car industry gathered in London last week to hear...
Friday, 13 March 2009

Sainsbury's Finance finds car buying at 4-yr low
The number of people planning on buying a new car has dropped to its lowest...
Tuesday, 3 March 2009

SMMT welcomes government loans, urges for consumer aid
The government finally freed up the £2.3 billion in loans promised to the...
Monday, 2 March 2009

Fleet managers warned to be wary of Swansea
Fleet managers whose employees regularly travel to Swansea for work are more...
Wednesday, 25 February 2009

Fleet managers warned against mobile phone use
Fleet managers are being urged to ban the use of mobile phones in all of their...
Tuesday, 24 February 2009

Will fleets face higher corporation tax bills in April?
A number of UK firms could find that they have to pay more in corporation tax...
Monday, 23 February 2009

Minis 50th bring little to cheer about
As motor enthusiasts celebrate the Mini's 50th birthday there are less reasons...
Tuesday, 17 February 2009

Axon awarded £2m for green car funding
Axon Automotive has received a £2 million grant from the Technology Strategy...
Monday, 16 February 2009

MEPs discuss car manufacturing funding
MEPs have been discussing the possibility of added investment into the car industry,...
Thursday, 5 February 2009

Auto suppliers rapidly failing
The automotive industry is facing the worst crisis in a generation currently,...
Wednesday, 4 February 2009

Drivers 'to face ten-year health checks'
Drivers in the UK could soon face taking health checks every ten years in order...
Friday, 2 January 2009

Hitachi Capital has acquired The Driving Instructor Centre Ltd
Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions has acquired The Driving Instructor Centre Ltd
Thursday, 11 December 2008

Mercedes Benz unveils C-Class BlueEfficiency
Mercedes Benz has announced that its successful Mercedes Benz C 180...
Tuesday, 25 November 2008

Fleet owners may see lower wholesale prices
The number of vehicles delivered by...
Wednesday, 19 November 2008

Chancellor called on to help fleet owners
The chancellor of the exchequer, Alistair Darling, has been called upon to provide...
Friday, 14 November 2008

Industry welcomes road tax hike postponement
The Environmental Transport Association (ETA) has welcomed the government's...
Thursday, 13 November 2008

Economic downturn to affect car sales
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has warned that sales of new vehicles...
Thursday, 13 November 2008

Economic downturn to affect car sales
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has warned that sales of new vehicles are...
Thursday, 13 November 2008

Industry welcomes road tax hike postponement
The Environmental Transport Association (ETA) has welcomed the government's...
Thursday, 13 November 2008

Highways Agency rolls out new winter fleet
The Highways Agency has retired its so-called 'yellow army' of snow and ice...
Tuesday, 11 November 2008

RHA proposes levy for foreign road hauliers
The Road Hauliers Association (RHA) has urged the government to introduce a...
Monday, 10 November 2008

Voting almost complete for Car of the Year '09
The panellists for 2009's prestigious Car of the Year (COTY) award have almost...
Friday, 7 November 2008

Road building won't affect climate change, research says
The building of new roads in the UK will not adversely affect climate change,...
Friday, 7 November 2008

Drivers to test road toll devices
The government has enlisted hundreds of drivers as part of a nationwide trial...
Wednesday, 5 November 2008

'Glimmer of hope' for car sales figures
The used car market may be closer to a recovery than had previously been thought,...
Monday, 3 November 2008

Manchester congestion charge referendum due
A referendum is to go ahead over plans to charge motorists to drive in Greater...
Monday, 3 November 2008

Govt pledges to create new jobs in motoring industry
Up to 10,000 new car manufacturing jobs look set to be created under part of...
Tuesday, 28 October 2008

BCA: Hybrids perform best in used market
The latest British Car Auctions (BCA) Pulse report has revealed that values...
Thursday, 23 October 2008

Whitehall urged to clarify fleet tax changes
The government has been urged to end the confusion over its forthcoming revisions...
Thursday, 23 October 2008

DfT 'misleading public' over haulage costs
The Department for Transport (DfT) has been accused of misleading the public...
Wednesday, 22 October 2008

Call to bring down diesel prices to petrol levels
The Road Haulage Association (RHA) has called on the government to bring the...
Tuesday, 21 October 2008

Warning to hire firms over discounting new cars
Contract hire firms and brokers have been warned not to be tempted to sell off...
Monday, 20 October 2008

Charity starts with staff at Hitachi Capital
Newbury based, Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions is pleased to announce that it has raised over £1000 for charity...
Wednesday, 15 October 2008

Industry loan proposal rejected by EC
A proposal to issue the motoring industry with a US-style loan that would encourage...
Wednesday, 15 October 2008

FleetData to focus on UK market
FleetData, a firm that specialises in fleet-facing products, has confirmed that...
Monday, 13 October 2008

Fleets curtail new vehicle acquisitions
Fleet managers have cut back the number of new vehicles they purchase, responding...
Friday, 10 October 2008

Fleets urged to act over new tax system
Fleet managers have been told they must act now if they wish to minimise the...
Tuesday, 7 October 2008

Police crackdown on fraudulent vehicle leases
A special police unit created to tackle the problem of fraudulent vehicle leases...
Monday, 6 October 2008

Geoff Hoon appointed transport secretary
Geoff Hoon is to take over from Ruth Kelly as the secretary of state for transport,...
Friday, 3 October 2008

Businesses urged to prepare for car tax reforms
UK firms need to review their car policies in preparation for the forthcoming tax...
Thursday, 2 October 2008

Businesses urged to prepare for car tax reforms
UK firms need to review their car policies in preparation for the forthcoming...
Thursday, 2 October 2008

'Fuel stabiliser' to be suggested by Conservative Party
The Conservative Party has suggested a new system which would allow fuel...
Monday, 29 September 2008

New qualification for bus and coach drivers
Fleet managers who employ drivers of buses and coaches must ensure their staff...
Wednesday, 24 September 2008

Next generation charging systems 'talk to cars'
The next generation of roadside charging systems developed by Elektromotive...
Tuesday, 23 September 2008

Honda 'pleased' with small business focus
Honda has reported positive results from its strategy of targeting...
Wednesday, 17 September 2008

No reprieve yet for LCV market
The market for light commercial vehicles (LCVs) has yet to show any...
Tuesday, 9 September 2008

Downturn takes toll on new car sales
The number of new car purchases made in the UK has fallen to its lowest...
Friday, 5 September 2008

Motorway congestion clears as credit crunch takes hold
A new report has suggested that high fuel costs and the general economic...
Tuesday, 26 August 2008

Government urged to publish work drink driving data
The government should consider helping fleet managers improve safety...
Monday, 18 August 2008

Northern Irish fleet operators welcome road improvement plan
Fleet operators in Northern Ireland have welcomed the news that the...
Monday, 18 August 2008

New car sales slide as credit crunch takes hold
The credit crunch has hit the market for new cars, with the latest...
Thursday, 7 August 2008

Overseas drivers face legal clampdown
The government has announced new plans to crack down on overseas drivers...
Monday, 28 July 2008

Automotive insolvencies on the up
Global information services company Experian has revealed that the...
Friday, 25 July 2008

New guidance for Welsh fleets
The Wales Audit Office is offering new guidance to help public sector fleets...
Thursday, 17 July 2008

Government postpones fuel duty hike
Chancellor Alistair Darling announced today that he is postponing...
Wednesday, 16 July 2008

Boris plans congestion charge consultation
London mayor Boris Johnson has confirmed that a five-week consultation...
Tuesday, 15 July 2008

SMMT: Fleet market continues growth
The fleet market continued to grow throughout June, despite an overall...
Monday, 7 July 2008

Fleet managers 'put holidays on hold'
Executives working in the transport and logistics sector are putting...
Monday, 7 July 2008

Hauliers in mass fuel protest
Hundreds of hauliers have staged a protest in London, voicing their...
Wednesday, 2 July 2008

Audi tops car safety awards
Audi's range of cars has been voted the most secure for the third...
Monday, 30 June 2008

Contract hire sector 'weathering credit crunch'
The contract hire sector is partially shielded from the credit crunch,...
Wednesday, 25 June 2008

High polluting cats 'bypass tax overhaul'
High-polluting vehicles that are already being used by fleets will...
Tuesday, 24 June 2008

Fleet managers 'unhappy' with new legislation
The majority of UK businesses are feeling the strain of government...
Friday, 20 June 2008

Fleets face growing congestion problems
Congestion on the UK's roads is becoming a serious headache for fleet...
Saturday, 14 June 2008

Small car sales buck negative trend
The sales of small, new cars surged last most, running in sharp contrast...
Wednesday, 11 June 2008

Fleet Safety Forum names award winners
The Fleet Safety Forum Awards has handed out accolades to several...
Monday, 9 June 2008

Lib Dems outline road pricing plans
The Liberal Democrats have unveiled plans to introduce a new road...
Friday, 6 June 2008

Fleet operators complain of lack of respect
A new survey has revealed the degree to which US fleet operators feel they are being ignored...
Thursday, 5 June 2008

ACFO welcomes rise in advisory fuel rates
The Association of Car Fleet Operators (ACFO) has voiced its approval of the rise in advisory fuel rates...
Tuesday, 3 June 2008

Capital allowance overhaul 'a ticking timebomb'
Fleet operators have been warned that changes to the way capital allowances are calculated amount to...
Friday, 30 May 2008

Environment Award for Renault at Fleet World Honours
Renault has been clinched the Environment Award at the 2008 Fleet World Honours...
Thursday, 22 May 2008

Fleet sales 'defy credit crunch'
Sales of new car fleets remain buoyant in spite of the worsening economic climate, new data has...
Friday, 16 May 2008

Fleet managers 'driving down RV values'
The market price of recreational vehicles (RVs) is falling steadily due to the economical buying practices...
Saturday, 10 May 2008

Fleet managers hail Boris win
Most fleet managers are welcoming the election of Boris Johnson to the position of London mayor, Fleet...
Wednesday, 7 May 2008