SALES FIGURES: Sales sanity restored, for now
27 July, 2010
After the tumultuous past 12 months, it’s warming to see the half-year registration figures show some gentle progress in the right direction, reports Paul Barker
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FUTURE OF FLEET: Kia aims for fuel-cell leadership as it reveals a host of hybrid tech
20 July, 2010
Fuel cell vehicles are the future, but the Korean firm is first plotting petrol-electric hybrids, writes Tristan Young
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SERVICING: Pricing up servicing options
13 July, 2010
In the check-list of ways to cut fleet costs, reviewing your servicing options is a good place to find savings. Tristan Young reports
10 QUESTIONS ON... Risk management
6 July, 2010
Managing risk has been at the forefront of fleet management debate in recent years. In the latest of BusinessCar’s 10 questions series, Rachel Burgess discovers the hows and whys of risk management from leading industry experts
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FUEL MANAGEMENT: Cutting back at the pump - how to reduce fuel expenditure
29 June, 2010
Leading industry figures reveal fuel-saving measures that will make a substantial difference to one of a fleet’s biggest outgoings. Rachel Burgess reports
REMARKETING: Turn green into gold as low-CO2 vehicles increase in desirability
22 June, 2010
Second-hand interest in small, economical cars is beginning to build in the auction halls, and it’s a trend that’s going to continue, reports Rachel Burgess
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GREY FLEET: Keeping daily rental in mind may be the solution to the grey matter
18 June, 2010
Grey fleet can leave companies out-of-pocket and with serious duty of care issues. BusinessCar’s Rachel Burgess looks at whether daily rental is a viable alternative
Telematics expert back on track
15 June, 2010
Tracker MD Stephen Doran speaks to Paul Barker about how the telematics specialist is going about returning to the growth trail following a difficult time
GUEST OPINION: What will the Con-Lib coalition mean for fleet?
8 June, 2010
Following the formation of the Conservative-Liberal Democrat coalition, Phil Peace, director of sales at Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions, outlines what he believes will be on the new Government’s transport agenda for the future
LOW CO2 CARS: Lower and lower emissions, greater and greater possibilities
1 June, 2010
Manufacturers have made spectacular leaps in cutting emissions; putting choice, performance and practicality within reach of fleets who place a premium on being eco-friendly. Paul Barker looks at what’s on offer
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FLEET SOFTWARE: Apps - are you holding the future of fleet in your hands?
25 May, 2010
Tech-geeks love them, but what are ‘apps’, and what impact might they have on the world of fleet? Tristan Young looks at the mobile phone phenomenon and the future of fleet management on handheld devices
REMARKETING: Auction values enjoy seasonal spring as weather plays its part
18 May, 2010
BusinessCar takes a look at how the auction hall is treating different sectors of the used market, and how factors such as time of year and buyer trends can hit the values of different types of vehicle. Rachel Burgess reports
10 QUESTIONS ON... Daily rental
4 May, 2010
In this instalment of BusinessCar’s ‘10 questions’ series that looks at various areas of the fleet industry, daily rental experts discuss the role of their sector as part of the vehicle provision mix. Rachel Burgess reports
REMARKETING: LCV auction market has ‘taken off like a train’
27 April, 2010
The commercial vehicle market has, at times, made its car equivalent look healthy over the past 18 months. But the situation is changing. Rachel Burgess examines how LCVs are currently faring in the remarketing arena
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ELECTION 2010: The transport debate
20 April, 2010
With the election around the corner and the main parties taking part in televised debates, BusinessCar has staged its own political three-way discussion and asked the key players what their priorities are for road and transport policy ...
GREENEST CAR MAKERS: Green-rating the top fleet brands
6 April, 2010
The world of emissions reduction is a fast-paced and rapidly changing environment. Paul Barker takes a look at which of fleet’s top 20 brands are leading the race in 2010
10 QUESTIONS ON...Fuel Cards
30 March, 2010
It’s the turn of fuel cards to fall under the spotlight as BusinessCar continues its ‘10 questions’ series looking at various areas of the fleet industry. Rachel Burgess asks three fuel card experts to provide the answers
REMARKETING: Maintaining the diesel differential
23 March, 2010
As CO2 emissions and whole-life costs continue to dominate fleet buyers’ decisions, the price premium of diesel models over petrol looks set to stay for the foreseeable future. Rachel Burgess reports
FLEET FUNDING: 10 vehicle funding questions
16 March, 2010
BusinessCar’s focus on the different sectors of the fleet industry this time looks at vehicle funding, and answers 10 key questions to help better understand the options for financing fleets. Rachel Burgess reports
The most important business cars of the 2010 Geneva motor show
9 March, 2010
The worldwide car industry decamps to Geneva once a year for one of the major events in the European calendar. Paul Barker and Rachel Burgess take a look at the crucial corporate cars revealed in Switzerland.
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FUTURE OF FLEET: Fleet 2020 report
2 March, 2010
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CRISIS MANAGEMENT: Coping with the snow
23 February 2010
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CRISIS MANAGEMENT: Coping with the snow (continued)
23 February 2010
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Roddy Graham's Blog: 18 February - Driving us potty
18 February, 2010
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LICENCE CHECKING: Question time
16 February, 2010
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The top 100 business cars and top 40 car brands of 2009
9 February, 2010
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Costs or the environment – what’s driving driver choice?
5 February, 2010
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INSURANCE: 10 fleet questions answered
2 February, 2010
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Awards 2010 - Business Car of the Year: VW Golf
26 January, 2010
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Awards 2010 - Manufacturer of the Year: BMW
26 January, 2010
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Awards 2010 - Environment Award: BMW Efficient Dynamics
26 January, 2010
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Awards 2010 - Service Supplier of the Year: Lex Autolease
26 January, 2010
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Awards 2010 - City Car: Fiat 500
26 January, 2010
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Awards 2010 - Supermini: Mini
26 January, 2010
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Awards 2010 - Lower Medium: BMW 1-series
26 January, 2010
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Awards 2010 - Upper Medium: BMW 3-series
26 January, 2010
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Awards 2010 - Executive: BMW 5-series
26 January, 2010
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Awards 2010 - Luxury: Audi A8
26 January, 2010
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Awards 2010 - Small 4x4: Audi Q5
26 January, 2010
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Awards 2010 - Large 4x4: BMW X5
26 January, 2010
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