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The company car is dead. Long live the company car. Each year we have a trend towards or away from the company car. And different

Some two years plus since the onset of the recession, here’s no doubt that the crisis and the downturn in the used car market has

Undertaking the process of globalising your fleet policy is not a decision to be taken lightly. Although the benefits can be wide-ranging from a financial,

Including fleet insurance within a leasing agreement may provide firms with the simplest way to cover their vehicles but general trends of consolidating fleet management

It may seem a daunting task at first but using total cost of ownership (TCO) modelling as the basis for methodology for the fleet has

If an organisation undertakes the expensive and time-consuming processes involved in a tender, it goes without saying that it wants to get the best out

The agreement, signed today (September 14) at the Frankfurt Motor Show, will see GE Capital lease EV vehicles across Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Sweden,

The newly-developed quick charging unit retains the high performance of the current quick charger manufactured by Nissan, which is now on sale with a suggested

After almost three months, around a dozen charge spots are now in operation across the city state. Further charge spots are now being added, and

The Carminat TomTom Z.E LIVE receives information from the battery on its current state of charge, which is used to determine the available range of

In a culture of heightening awareness of the benefits of implementing pan-European supply deals, a number of leasing and fleet management firms as well as

The days of the internal combustion engine may not yet be over but most carmakers, both large and small, are declaring that the electric vehicle

Skoda is already heavily involved in the pan-European fleet market, with customers operating in most of the large industries – such as electricity and telecommunications.

The cold wind of recession may have blown very strongly in Central and Eastern Europe but there can be no denying that prior to the

Slow-speed manoeuvring and hit while parked collisions remain amongst the most common collision types reported by fleet drivers around the world. Although the costs of

It never forms part of the job description but the ability to juggle needs is a key requirement in this industry. Implementing and managing a

‘We are driving on a multi-lane highway into the future.’ Those were the words of Dr Dieter Zetsche, chairman of the Board of Management of

International Fleet World attended the fleet launch of the CT 200h in the South of France to find out more. As the world’s first full

Displaying almost restrained styling (for Citroen), with a touch of A3 Sportback around the rear third quarter, the new C4 fits into the dead centre

It is far too early yet to assess the consequences of the tragic events that struck Japan recently. How this might affect the Japanese automotive

Spurred on by improving economic and financing conditions, a growing number of privately-held businesses are once more on the acquisition trail and are looking to

“Caring for the world, one person at a time…” That’s the ethos at Johnson & Johnson and it’s applied across the board, including for its

A new car in a tough sector – traditional rep-mobile territory, this war-zone is no fun for any manufacturer. Yet Peugeot is delivering a stylish

Look at Audi’s recent financial results and you might find it hard to believe that the global economy is still in recovery from the economic

While it’s relatively easy to get a snapshot of the state of the fleet market in one country, it’s much harder to get an overview

To say that the last few years have been tumultuous for the vehicle telematics industry is somewhat of an understatement. Still in its infancy, the

Strategically important for Ford, the new third-generation Focus takes a proven and successful model and adds refinement and greater quality (with pricing to match). Wider

When Mercedes launched the W204 C Class saloon and estate in 2007, the C Sports Coupe was left behind (in the guise of the CLC,

Under the deal, Toyota Europe will share the recent insights gained from a trial with 600 plus pre-production Prius Plug-In Hybrid vehicles. Meanwhile LeasePlan will

Following the departure of David Maloney to become managing director of Volkswagen Financial Services in Australia, Mike Todd has been appointed to the role of

The Commission has adopted a recommendation urging member states to ensure that mobile phone network operators upgrade their infrastructure so that eCalls are efficiently passed

Although new car registrations rose by 7.3% in August across Europe – an increase of 53,000 units compared to August 2010 – Autofacts, PwC’s automotive

The decision could open the way for unions or creditors to seek bankruptcy for a lack of payment for bills and wages. According to Reuters,

A statement from Saab GB said: ‘Saab GB is an independent business and a separate UK legal entity to Saab Automobile, it is wholly owned

In August, while overall average values fell by just 0.4% (£29) to £6,559, 4×4 values in the Fleet sector increased by 3.3% (£369) to £11,424

Powered by an innovative supercharged 3.0-litre V6 producing 380PS (280kW) and 332 lb/ft (450Nm) of torque, the C-X16 marks a new chapter for Jaguar.  The

Unlike the existing alternating-current charging stations capable of delivering 3,5 kW and thereby recharging the EVs in about 6 hours, the new direct-current charging points

Data from national members confirm that every year volumes start to increase from around the second or third week in September and peak in the

Toyota and Lexus Financial Services’ vehicles will be sold at Manchester until the end of 2012 following a successful trial earlier this year.  The addition

Equipped with second-generation Lexus Hybrid Drive, the new GS is set to deliver improvements in both environmental and driving performance. The GS 450h will be

Volkswagen is the first manufacturer in the world to implement cylinder shut-off on a four-cylinder TSI engine in high-volume production.  The primary goal of the

Eterniti is an independent, boutique British luxury carmaker, uniquely based in London. The company aims to satisfy a growing demand for additional luxury, personalised specifications

It's the next step in ŠKODA's continued efforts to reduce emissions and consumption levels throughout the company. The Octavia Green E Line is based on

The adverse impact of the global crisis on the Russian automotive market was one of the most pronounced worldwide. Back in 2008 the country was

The economic crisis may supposedly be at an end but there can be no doubt that it has changed the face of business across the