Concept Vehicle Leasing launches new website
SURREY-based Concept Vehicle Leasing launches a brand new mobile-friendly interactive website. The new modern website will improve the experience for both business and private users looking to lease their next
How might Brexit impact the UK car manufacturing industry?
WITH Article 50 now invoked and the process of Britain leaving the EU beginning in earnest, most industries are going to feel some effects. The car manufacturing industry will not be
Europcar Group acquires Buchbinder in Germany
Europcar Group accelerates its penetration of the Vans & Trucks and low cost segments with the acquisition of Buchbinder EUROPCAR Group has signed an agreement to acquire Buchbinder, one of Germany’s largest car
Ford moves into all car parts and servicing with Ford Omnicraft
Ford Omnicraft brand launched First new brand for Ford’s Customer Service Division in more than 40 years Ford dealers in Europe can now service or supply Omnicraft parts for all
Arval launches Total Fleet platform to cover multiple fleet contracts
BUSINESS should be less complicated for fleet managers working with several fleet management suppliers as Arval launches Total Fleet. A unique reporting platform hosted by a trusted independent third-party provides fleet managers
Michelin rejects calls for 3mm tyre tread law in ‘Truth about worn tyres’
MICHELIN rejects calls for 3mm tyre tread law coming from parts of the tyre industry, increasing the minimum legal depth from 1.6mm, in a broadside headed ‘The truth about worn tyres’.
MINI range receives summer upgrade
Key MINI updates MINI model range updated with enhanced cockpit instrument design More precise fuel level display, and new control system for MINI Driving Modes and MINI Head-Up Display Introduction
Fleet insurance premiums savings ahead as connected cars make roads safer
CONNECTED cars will make the UK’s roads safer and ‘big data’ will enable insurance companies to become predictive in assessing risk, delivering fleet insurance premiums savings. That’s the view of Julien
Five great company cars to lease
IF you’re an SME sized business running some company cars, we have five great company cars to lease for you to consider. Our five cars are all winners of our
Matt Dyer takes over as BVRLA chairman
MATT Dyer takes over as BVRLA chairman following the AGM. He succeeds Hitachi Capital Corporation’s Simon Oliphant who has stepped down to the position of vice-chairman after completing a two-year
Procurement faces massive revolution with connected cars ‘big data’
Revolution with connected cars Leasing companies to transform into analytics businesses that hire vehicles Traditional fleet business model to change as drivers ‘control lives’ from their car Employers must take
Activa Contracts launches new apprenticeship programme
ACTIVA Contracts is launching a new apprenticeship programme targeted at school-leavers. The 12 to 18 month programme follows the Government’s recent introduction of the apprenticeship levy, which aims to get
Wolfgang E Reinhold new BCA divisional CEO Europe after 28 years at LeasePlan
BCA has announced that Wolfgang E Reinhold joins BCA as divisional CEO Europe, starting his new role on 29 May. Reinhold has extensive experience in the remarketing and leasing sectors having spent
Jim Hackett new Ford CEO as Mark Fields stands down in boardroom shake-up
Ford appoints Jim Hackett as CEO Jim Hackett named as Ford Motor Company president and CEO, succeeding Mark Fields, who is retiring. Hackett will report to executive chairman Bill Ford
Leasing firms to become Mystic Megs as ‘big data’ enables future forecasting of fleet performance
VEHICLE leasing and fleet management companies will become Mystic Megs as ‘big data’ enables fleet forecasts to eliminate cost and operational uncertainty for fleet and leasing customers. Craig McNaughton (left), corporate director of
Diesel still the dominant force for fleets according to ExpertEye
DESPITE the growth in full electric and range extenders, diesel is still the dominant force in corporate fleets. This was one of a number of facts highlighted in the latest
Audi to focus on range simplification and consistency
200 standalone optional features to go Cruise and rear parking sensors to be standard across range Changes to commence with Audi A4 MY 2018 IF you wanted ultimate niche personalisation