February registration fillip for vans February UK registration data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show 10,348 vans and trucks registered in the month.  Within that, there were 8,978 vans, up slightly, and 1,370 trucks, still well down.  The rolling year total was down 32.2% to 220,521.  This includes [...]

Vauxhall Fleet has awarded a 5 year replacement glass contract to National Mobile Windscreens.  The contract is worth over £1.25 million over the five year period and National Mobile Windscreens will supply replacement glass to all Vauxhall Company allocated, Business Demonstrator and Remarketing vehicles.
Graham Abbott, Vauxhall Fleet Company Vehicle and Business Demonstrator Manager said [...]

Stockport-based Aardvark Concrete, which operates a fleet of 14 vehicles supplying concrete and aggregate to DIY and trade contractors, has improved its customer response times and is now able to offer 30 minute delivery slots thanks to Navman Wireless vehicle tracking.
The technology provides managers with real-time information on the exact position and speed of [...]

Motorists in the UK have nominated their Top 50 garages in the UK for car servicing and repairs. The top five garages in ten UK regions will now progress to the final voting stage of the national competition to find the UK’s best workshop.
Over 4,000 motorists voted for their favourite local garage and the UK’s [...]

Call Zebra, the refreshingly alternative accident management company, has become the first in its field of expertise in the UK to join the Institute of Customer Service, the independent professional body for customer service with over 7,000 individual members, reinforcing Call Zebra’s passion and commitment for its customer-focused service
Darren Gilling, managing director of Call Zebra, [...]

CFC Solutions are pleased to announce the recent appointment of Collette Dooley as a telemarketing executive concentrating on its range of fleet management software.
Collette brings a wealth of experience gleaned from her previous position as a secured loan and commercial mortgage consultant, advising financial advisors about the finance products available to their clients. [...]

Venson Automotive Solutions, the Thames Ditton based independent multi-management specialist, has won one of the largest sole supplier contracts in its recent history, from a rival company, after a competitive tender process saw them sign a major 1,400-vehicle leasing and fleet management with maintenance deal with Bristol-headquartered Integral, Britain’s biggest and fastest growing national provider [...]

The Urban Challenge Fund, announced this week in the UK by the Department for Transport, will replace the Congestion Transport Innovation Fund. It is designed to support measures that tackle congestion and also safety and cut carbon emissions. Local authorities can apply to the fund.
Brake’s campaigns officer Ellen Booth said: “We welcome the widening of [...]

This year, the Volkswagen Group will be recruiting 3,000 university graduates worldwide, of which one third will be hired in Germany. In addition, 2,900 young people will begin their vocational training with the Group during the current year. The total number of apprentices will top the 10,000 mark for the first time this year.
The Group [...]

Following on from Alfa’s popular new MiTo launched in 2009 comes the MiTo MultiAir. MultiAir is much more than a marketing buzzword as it unquestionably signifies a major advancement in petrol engine design by yielding a 10% reduction in both fuel consumption and CO2 along with a 12.5% increase in power.
Alfa Romeo Mito consumer [...]