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IFWC Review: Opel-Vauxhall and its international fleet proposition
The last few years have been somewhat of a rollercoaster ride for GM’s Opel/Vauxhall brands in Europe. Buffeted by the economic crisis, the previously loss-making
CSR: from buzzword to key business practice
Dating back several decades to the rise of multinational corporations, the term “Corporate Social Responsibility” has become a buzzword in several years, as a growing
Pan-European confidence grows in residual values
The experteye European Leasing Index tracks forecasted residual values, maintenance costs and rental rates in six European countries using data supplied by major leasing companies
Assessing the trends
In the year since that last Manheim Used Car Market Report was published there has been a lot of change. The new car market in
IFW Focus: Nissan's international fleet proposition
There’s been a lot in the press recently about how the Japanese brands are faring following the earthquake and tsunami but Nissan has had a
Tougher Picanto aims for a wider audience
Over the last five years Kia has undergone one of the most impressive reinventions of any brand on sale globally, and the Picanto was the
Car and Fleet sale growth analysis by Jato and VP Research
When it comes to providing an international perspective on the latest car and fleet sales developments, JATO Dynamics is in a leading position. The international
Selling the electric dream
While launching any new car is a risky business, launching one that is a brand new concept brings further complications. How will it be sold?
Assessing the fleet impact of the Japanese disaster
It’s been a few months since the Japanese earthquake and subsequent tsunami took place but the work to rebuild the infrastructure and the lives of
IFW Focus: Avis and its Chinese operations
Within Europe, Avis is predominantly known as a car rental firm, offering short-term hire to meet firms’ adhoc needs. The rental giant has a somewhat
IFW Focus: ALD Automotive and the Chinese market
ALD International was the first independent international leasing player in China and has been operating there since October 2006. Initially the firm established an operation
Mercedes-Benz UK appoints Nick Andrews as head of Fleet
Andrews’ appointment comes after a period of change within the Mercedes-Benz Sales Division and Fleet department, which has been focused on a renewed strategy, supported
E.ON to replace existing UK fleet with Fiesta 1.6l ECOnetic models
The fuel-efficient, low-CO2 Fiesta ECOnetic models are considered as being an ideal transport method for E.ON consultants, who advise customers on products and features to help
Europcar offers flexible alternative to business leasing
The package, known as 6 advantage offers vehicle hire for a fixed period of six months, but with all the benefits of short-term business car
Finance bosses demand cost parity from EV implementation
The company has confirmed in a recent poll of 100 financial directors that cost remains a major barrier to entry for many.
Turkey’s Tokkder becomes latest Leaseurope member
All the key news in fleet… Tokkder becomes the federation’s 45th member association and further increases Leaseurope’s representation in South Eastern Europe. Jukka Salonen, Leaseurope’s
