Volvo Driv-e to drive sales
3 July, 2009
Volvo expects its new Driv-e models to take up to 40% of the sales mix on the cars with the new eco-tech.
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Alphabet calls for fleets to adopt driver councils
2 July, 2009
BMW-owned leasing firm Alphabet is suggesting fleet managers form panels made up of a small number of drivers to learn from, and convey new ideas to, staff.
All-new BMW X1 revealed: Pictures and prices
2 July, 2009
BMW has revealed the first undisguised pictures of its new small off-roader the X1.
Toyota fleet boss promoted
2 July, 2009
Richard Balshaw has been promoted to the job of sales director for Toyota. Balshaw was previously general manager for Toyota and Lexus fleet services.
First pictures: New Citroen C3
1 July, 2009
Citroen has revealed its C3 supermini ahead of a UK arrival early next year.
Volvo plans 99g/km C30
1 July, 2009
Volvo could introduce a car with a sub-100g/km CO2 figure as soon as next year, according to Volvo’s CO2 director Peter Ewerstrand.
Skoda plans five-door coupe
1 July, 2009
Skoda’s 2% fleet sector ambitions will be underpinned by a new coupe-style, five-door hatchback, which will have a strong business car role within the brand’s expanded seven-model portfolio.
Volvo campaigns for c-charge emissions equality
30 June, 2009
Volvo has launched a campaign calling for London mayor Boris Johnson to review the basis of charging for the London Congestion Charging zone.
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BVRLA reveals rise in thefts from members
30 June, 2009
Rental and leasing trade association BVRLA has reported a 22% jump in the number of cars stolen from its members last year. Of the 212,378 cars on member’s books, 0.84% were stolen, a total of 1787 units.
EXCLUSIVE: Autoquake announces used car affinity scheme
30 June, 2009
Vehicle disposal expert Autoquake is looking to branch out into affinity sales.
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Hertz to station shared cars at Xerox
29 June, 2009
Hertz is putting two car-share Minis at Xerox’s offices in Uxbridge and Welwyn Garden City.
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Leasedrive Velo in the mood for acquisition
29 June, 2009
Independent fleet firm Leasedrive Velo is on the acquisition trail, according to commercial director Roddy Graham.
Waiting times rocketing
29 June, 2009
As first predicted in BusinessCar at the start of May, fleet order times are now beginning to rocket due to the scrappage scheme and car makers cutting back production and vehicle stocks.
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BMW adds higher powered diesel to 7-series
26 June, 2009
BMW has added a 740d to the line-up of its flagship range.
Hitachi seeks buying opportunities
26 June, 2009
Hitachi Capital is looking to grow through both new customers and acquisition as it takes advantage of what it claims is a stronger position than some rival lease firms.
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Police updates training manual
26 June, 2009
The Association of Chief Police Officers has updated its police driver training manual, which for the first time includes advice on eco driving as well as new modules on pursuit driving.
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Rospa trains the young
26 June, 2009
Rospa is holding a series of free workshops after conducting research that told it that 17-24 year olds are poorly prepared for the demands of driving on company business.
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Nexus limits damages with new appointment
25 June, 2009
Vehicle rentals company Nexus has appointed Pritesh Acharya as its new damage manager.
Mercedes promises to take CO2 fight to premium rivals
25 June, 2009
Prestige brand Mercedes-Benz is promising to take the low-CO2 battle to its BMW 3-series and Audi A4 premium badge rivals, which will both offer a car in the sub-121g/km 13% benefit-in-kind tax bracket by the end of the year.
Fleets lead the way in green car buying
25 June, 2009
Fleets are leading the way in the UK in choosing ‘green’ vehicles, but lag behind their European equivalents, according to new research.
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BMW adds 316d saloon
24 June, 2009
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New Vauxhall Astra opens its doors
24 June, 2009
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Fleets key to Government’s electric car trials
24 June, 2009
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Kitemark scheme to protect accident victims
24 June, 2009
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Yeti gives Skoda another bite at fleet
24 June, 2009
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Renault adds Megane estate at fleets’ request
23 June, 2009
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Skoda aims for 2% share of fleet
23 June, 2009
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Toyota shifts customer target for new Prius
23 June, 2009
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Toyota to extend hybrid across range by 2020
22 June, 2009
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Auto Windscreens reveals new RAC-less branding
19 June, 2009
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Ford prices up Econetic Transit
19 June, 2009
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Audi and Citroen triumph in British security awards
18 June, 2009
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Accident firm manages four-figure charity figure
18 June, 2009
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First pictures: Audi releases teaser of A5 Sportback
17 June, 2009
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BusinessCar makes guest appearance on BP newsletter
17 June, 2009
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Third Greenline for Skoda as Octavia drops to 114g/km
17 June, 2009
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DVLA’s licence check hope
17 June, 2009
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New large diesel for Citroen C5 and C6
17 June, 2009
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GM confirms ‘tentative’ Saab sale
16 June, 2009
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VW reveals 214g/km Bluemotion Touareg
16 June, 2009