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Used car supply shortage driving price surge, reports CAP

Research by CAP has revealed that ongoing trade prices in used cars continue to rise, in stark contrast to the predicted stabilisation of prices over the summer. August edition of Black Book, the independent benchmark guide to used car trade [...]

An Interview with Oliver Richmond, co-founder of Servicing Stop ltd

Servicing Stop Ltd was founded by Oliver and Toby Richmond, to give the public and fleets a more proficient car service. The company now has 750+ garages on their network and is still growing fast. The opportunity to expand the [...]

Fleet footed in the forest – Lloyds TSB Autolease helps the National Forest

National fleet management company, Lloyds TSB Autolease, and the National Forest have completed a successful tree planting partnership as part of a three-year CSR initiative. In a fleet industry first, Lloyds TSB Autolease planted the seeds of a long-term partnership [...]

Even more HGV-friendly Esso sites from The Fuelcard People

The Fuelcard People has increased HGV coverage for holders of its Esso fuel card. The additional 56 HGV-friendly Esso service stations mean that fixed-price refuelling is now available at more than 850 sites nationwide. Typical savings of 2p to 3p [...]

Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions raises money for charity BEN

Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions held a raffle last week to raise money and support the automotive industry’s charity BEN. Prizes were donated by Hitachi Capital’s suppliers and senior management team and included a Hitachi digital camera, Nintendo DS, mountain bike [...]

From surfboards to kitchen sinks, be secure with holiday luggage

Highways Agency advises holiday makers to check their luggage – and avoid losing items on the road The Highways Agency and the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM) are reminding drivers to secure their luggage and top-boxes before setting out this [...]

Would-be classic owners sacrifice pint to buy pride and joy

Would-be classic vehicle owners would rather sacrifice their annual holiday, dining out and even alcohol, in order to buy their classic, according to a recent survey by Footman James. More than 23 per cent of potential classics owners surveyed revealed [...]

Taxi Drivers hail the Summer holidays

A strong euro and a weak pound will lead to an increase in UK tourism.  That’s the call from leading travel operators as more Brits decide to holiday at home. In response to the news, LTI Vehicles is calling drivers [...]

Reducing work-related road accidents is paramount, but how can we do this in an acceptable way? Fleet Voice

Fleet Voice Column: July 29 2009 Anyone interested in motorsport will be reeling from the last two weekends, at Brands Hatch, Formula Two driver Henry Surtees, aged 18, was killed in what was described as a “freak” accident. He was [...]

Volkswagen Touran Match lights up range

Volkswagen has announced details of a new Match variant for the seven-seat MPV Touran, featuring £1,600 of additional equipment but with only a £500 premium on price. Based on the existing SE model, the Match features a new RNS310 sat [...]

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