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Fleets may be able save money by re-using in-vehicle storage systems

With ever decreasing budgets and resources, every business is looking to reduce their spending – even on necessities such as the fleet. Vehicle enhancement specialist bott is reminding businesses that although the fleet may need refreshing, the storage and racking [...]

Comment: Local bank managers must be freed to lend to firms with strong orders

Comment from the Forum of Private Business Small businesses are struggling to access finance despite future orders worth hundreds of thousands of pounds – or more – because banks are refusing to accept that strong order books and letters of [...]

Road test: Audi TT Coupe 2.0 TFSI quattro Sport S tronic

The TT comes with a choice of four engines: a 160hp 1.8 TFSI, a 170hp 2.0 TDI, the new 211hp 2.0 TFSI and a 272hp TTS. I drove the new petrol 2.0 TFSI which has 11hp more than the old [...]

Customer demand sees Jaama recruitment push continue

Jaama, the fleet software and occupational road safety specialist, has answered continuing customer demand for its industry-leading products and services with the appointment of two further members of staff. Paul Murphy has joined Jaama as senior project consultant having previously [...]

Saab and BMW announce agreement for the supply of engines

Today, Saab Automobile and BMW announced an agreement for the supply of engines to be used in the next-generation Saab vehicles. Under the purchase, supply and development agreement, BMW will supply Saab with 4-cylinder 1.6 litre turbocharged petrol engines from [...]

Highlighting the simplicity of tyre checks

October’s tyre safety month is underway and 7 year-old ‘mechanics’ Kyanne and Finlay are urging drivers to take the 20p test in order to stay safe and legal. The pair’s appeal can be seen in an online movie – which [...]

Comment: the real power of effective communication to engage and motivate employees

New research and tool from the CIPD reveals the real power of effective communication to engage and motivate employees A strategic approach to employee communication can only be successfully built on a shared sense of purpose, with all employees understanding [...]

The SEAT Exeo automatic to debut in Paris

The SEAT Exeo saloon and the Exeo ST estate are set to become automatic with the debut in Paris this week of a new drivetrain option. The new continuously variable multitronic gearbox is mated to the 143 PS (105 kW) [...]

Time to raise awareness of ESC. Fleet Voice

Wednesday 29 September 2010: Fleet Voice Column. If I asked you what the acronym ‘ESC’ stood for, would you know? It could be the European Society of Criminology, Electrical Safety Council or even the Eurovision Song Contest. You’d be right [...]

Business Minister explores finance options for smaller firms

Business Minister Mark Prisk met with heads of major businesses and finance experts today to discuss the value of supply chain finance – an important step in the Government’s goal of widening the range of finance options to small and [...]

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