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Full-year sales to drop 2.5%, says PwC
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

BREAKING NEWS: Saab reaches crisis point
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,

Saab GB reassures market following Swedish creditor protection application
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

4×4 values increase as small hatchback values fall in August, according to Manheim
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

FRANKFURT MOTOR SHOW: Jaguar C-X16 to make International debut in Frankfurt
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

E.ON builds new rapid-charging stations for EVs
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

Market to remain "challenging" in coming months according to NAMA
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

New vendors expand auction programme at Manheim Auctions, Manchester
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

FRANKFURT MOTOR SHOW: Lexus to showcase GS 450h in Frankfurt
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 to introduce "cylinder shut-off system" to TSI engine
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

FRANKFURT MOTOR SHOW: "New-breed" SUV to make International debut in Frankfurt
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

Skoda initiates test fleet for Octavia E Line Electric Vehicle
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

A bright spot for Europe
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

Professionalism, transparency and TCO reduction – the Fleet Logistics pan-European proposition
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

2011 – the half-year position
The European motor industry remains under a lot of pressure as it attempts to recover from the downturn of 2008 and this applies equally to

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
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